Editing Ajax (Combat Vehicle)

{{otheruses|the OmniVehicle|other uses|Ajax}}
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
| image = Ajax.gif
| name = Ajax Assault Tank
| manufacturer = [[General Motors]]<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/>, [[Blackwell Heavy Industries|GM/Blackwell Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3067p26">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 26-27, "Ajax Assault Tank"</ref>
| model = Prime<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/>
|production year=3065
|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3690/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> 
| Mission = OmniVehicle
| Type = Tracked<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/>
| Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/>
| cost = 15,109,750 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> 
| mass = 90 tons<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/>
| armor = [[ArcShield Maxi II]]<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/>
| engine = [[GM 270 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/> 
| comsys = [[Neil 6000]]<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/>
| T&T = [[Sync Tracker (39-42071)]]<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/>
| heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]
| speed = 54
| Crew = 6<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/>
| armament = Primary Configuration
* 1x [[Gauss rifle]]
* 1x [[Ultra autocannon/10]]
* 2x [[medium pulse laser]]
* 1x [[Streak SRM-4]]
| BV (1.0) = 1,210 (C3: 255)<ref name="COp126">''Combat Operations'', p. 126</ref>
| BV (2.0) = 1,789<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 36</ref>
}}

== Description ==
The '''Ajax Assault Tank''' is an Omni-capable [[combat vehicle]] that is the followup to [[GM]]'s [[Challenger]] X MBT. The Ajax follows on the heels of the successful [[Manteuffel]] [[OmniVehicle]]. The Ajax is slow, only capable of attaining speeds up to 54 km/h. Since speed is not its defense, the designers gave the Ajax nineteen tons of armor. The room for all of this armor comes from the [[XL engine]] the Ajax uses for power.<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/>

== Weapons and Equipment ==
The primary configuration of the Ajax carries an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] and a [[Gauss rifle]]. Both weapons carry sufficient ammunition for most engagements. For backup, the Ajax mounts a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a [[Streak SRM-4]]. All the weapons are mounted in a turret, allowing the crew of the Ajax to bring them all to bear on any target within range, regardless of where it is in relation to the tank's facing. A [[C3 slave unit]] allows the Assault Tank to tie into a C3 network, making it weapons fire all the more accurate.<ref name="TRO:3067p26"/>

== Alternate Configurations ==
*; Alternate Configuration A : This very popular configuration introduced in [[Introduction Year::3065]]<ref name="MUL2"/> carries three [[rotary autocannon/5]]s, along with nine tons of ammunition. A [[Guardian ECM Suite]] provides protection against enemy electronics. An [[ER Small Laser]] is mounted in the turret along with the autocannons, though it is rarely of much use. As with the primary configuration, the Ajax A carries a C3 Slave. BV (1.0) = 1,409 (C3: 265)<ref name="COp126"/> BV(2.0)=2,042<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 37</ref><ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3688/ajax-assault-tank-a/ MUL online entry for the Ajax Assault Tank A configuration]</ref> 

*;Alternate Configuration B : The third 3065<ref name="MUL3"/> configuration makes the Ajax into a support unit with the inclusion of three [[LRM-15]]s that are slaved to an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]] and a [[PPC]]. Six tons of ammunition rarely leave the missile launchers out of supply. A [[C3 Computer]] makes this an effective command vehicle, allowing the Ajax B to coordinate the fire of a lance or company. BV (1.0) 1,081 (C3: 233)<ref name="COp126"/> BV(2.0)=1,706<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 38</ref><ref name="MUL3">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3689/ajax-assault-tank-b/ MUL online entry for the Ajax Assault Tank B configuration]</ref> 

*;Alternate Configuration C : This [[Introduction Year::3068]]<ref name="MUL4"/> configuration carries a [[Targeting Computer]] mated to a turret-mounted [[PPC]]. A single [[Streak SRM-6]] is also in the turret, while three more Streak SRM-6 systems are mounted on the front of the tank. Additional firepower comes from a bow-mounted [[MRM-40]] launcher. A [[Guardian ECM]] suite interrupts [[Jihad]] era electronics systems. BV(2.0)=1,883<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 39</ref><ref name="MUL4">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5740/ajax-assault-tank-c/ MUL online entry for the Ajax Assault Tank C configuration]</ref> 

*;Alternate Configuration D : This configuration is apparently intended for artillery and command support developed in [[Introduction Year::3075]]<ref name="MUL5"/>. The turret houses a single [[Arrow IV]] missile launcher and a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. Each side is protected from infantry and battle armor by a [[Light Machine Gun]]. There is a Guardian ECM Suite in the hull, but the Ajax-D also has a [[Drone Carrier Control System]] that can control six drone systems. In addition it has eight tons of cargo space and a four ton infantry compartment, probably for organic defense or artillery spotting capability. BV (2.0) = 1,507<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 40</ref><ref name="MUL5">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5741/ajax-assault-tank-d/ MUL online entry for the Ajax Assault Tank D configuration]</ref> 

*;Sealed : This configuration is intended to support amphibious assaults and was introduced in [[Introduction Year::3078]]<ref name="MUL6"/>. As such it uses [[Environmental Sealing]] to create a watertight tank. An [[SRT-6]] with 30 salvos provides defense against submarine threats, while an [[MML-9]] with 2 tons of ammo, [[ER Large Laser]] and two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s provide firepower against other threats. The Guardian ECM Suite and C3 Slave from other versions is also in place. The vehicle is also equipped with an CASE system in case of an ammo explosion. BV (2.0) = 1,551<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 51</ref><ref name="MUL6">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/21/ajax-assault-tank-sealed/ MUL online entry for the Ajax Assault Tank (Sealed) configuration]</ref> 

==Gallery==
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File:Ajax.gif|Original ''Ajax'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
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== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''


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