Jinrai

The Special Operations Group 43 "Jinrai" (lit. thunderclap) is one of the playable factions of Neotokyoº. They're a rogue element of the GSDF, Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, specificaly a Special Operations Group, traditionaly employed in counter-terrorism and counter-commando operations. In-game, they frequently clash with the NSF.

Background
The Jinrai are described as fiercely loyal to their country, loving patriots who want to see Japan put back on the political map through means of military and economic strength. This makes them clash directly in ideology with Japan's current political regime, which steadfastly follows the Constitution despite it's recent troubles - which by extension makes the NSF their polar opposite armed force. While rogue, they're fully equipped with transportation, weaponry, body armor and CEC units, making them a very real threat to the current government; their status as an SOG only further aggravates their threat.

As the official data provided states the dispute between the two is a war in the shadows, it can be assumed that the government's doing what's possible to keep the situation from the public eye, resorting to a more covert approach in order to avoid panic and further uprisings.

Equipment
The Jinrai make use of woodland camouflage for all the available classes. Recon units make use of a one piece latex suit and buckle bluish-grey boots, with added optic enhancing visors. They also make use of elbowguards and belt pouches for additional loadout.

Assault units make use of metallic armor plating on their hips, forearms and boots, and ballistic vests with added shoulderguards, and a metal faceplate, which can be opened vertically to allow the Assault to use his own eyes, usually equipped with combat goggles. Alternatively, they may discard the helmet and instead use an open faced balaclava with simmilar visors as the Recons.

Support units use thick layers of ballistic armor on their hips and torso, with large metallic boots and forearm protectors, as well as some form of metallic faceplate, which can vary in terms of design and thickness.

Speculation
Not much factual data is provided about either of the factions of the game, but there are somethings one can deduce and speculate about;
 * The Jinrai are an SOG, meaning that in theory they're better equipped, trained and disciplined than the conventional GSDF;
 * Being rogue, it is unknown if they get supplied (ammo, weapons, transportation, gear), and if so by who. Considering their current equipment however, it is highly likely they are;
 * All the playable classes are treated as CEC (Cybernetically Enhanced Combat) units, which may indicate all Jinrai, as an SOG, are CEC units;
 * Many maps in the game, such as Tarmac, are military themed and bare distinctively marked GSDF equipment. Wether the Jinrai have taken these over, infiltrated them, or have access to them remains unclear;