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Line 8: | Type = Tracked | Type = Tracked | cost = 16,609,126 C-bills | cost = 16,609,126 C-bills − | mass = 95 tons + | mass = 95 − | armor = [[StarGuard Type VH]] + | armor = Star Guard Type VH − | engine = [[Pitban 285 XL]] + | engine = [[Pitban 285 XL]] Fusion [[XL Engine|XL]] − | comsys = [[CeresCom Recon Model 21-RS]] − | T&T = [[TharHes Digital Scanlok 347]] − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | speed = 54 | speed = 54 | Crew = 7 | Crew = 7 − | armament = 3x [[Gauss rifle]] + | armament = 3 x [[Gauss Rifle]]s | BV (1.0) = 1,372<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | BV (1.0) = 1,372<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | BV (2.0) = 1,850<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 221</ref> | BV (2.0) = 1,850<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 221</ref> }} }} − == Description == + ==Description== Developed by the [[New Earth Trading Company]] in [[2587]], the '''Alacorn''' attracted a reputation in the [[SLDF]] as an effective and dependable tank. Deployed throughout the [[Periphery]], General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] was reported to have taken hundreds of them during the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]]. Production continued until the start of the [[Second Succession War]] when its advanced components could no longer be manufactured and the design disappeared outside of [[ComStar]]'s stockpiles. New Earth were eventually able to restart production in [[3055]] with the [[Federated Commonwealth]] snapping up the majority produced.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 74-75 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 202-203 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref> Developed by the [[New Earth Trading Company]] in [[2587]], the '''Alacorn''' attracted a reputation in the [[SLDF]] as an effective and dependable tank. Deployed throughout the [[Periphery]], General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] was reported to have taken hundreds of them during the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]]. Production continued until the start of the [[Second Succession War]] when its advanced components could no longer be manufactured and the design disappeared outside of [[ComStar]]'s stockpiles. New Earth were eventually able to restart production in [[3055]] with the [[Federated Commonwealth]] snapping up the majority produced.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 74-75 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 202-203 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref> − The design is popular with [[mercenary unit]]s and minor powers who can't afford [[BattleMech]]s, because of its heavy offensive weaponry and thirteen tons of armor; however, this payload is only possible through the use of an expensive and fragile Pitban 285 [[XL engine]]. The Alacorn's popularity also received an unexpected boost when its crews discovered that the unique truncated pyramid can of the popular [[Federated Suns]] [[Pharaoh beer]] was the perfect track tension gauge. As only a freshly opened can has the exact measurement required, Alacorn crews are renowned for making frequent and extremely thorough track maintenance checks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 74-75 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 202-203 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref> + The design is popular with [[mercenary unit]]s and minor powers who can't afford [[BattleMech]]s, because of its heavy offensive weaponry and thirteen tons of armor; however, this payload is only possible through the use of an expensive and fragile Pitban 285 [[XL Engine]]. The Alacorn's popularity also received an unexpected boost when its crews discovered that the unique truncated pyramid can of the popular [[Federated Suns]] Pharaoh beer was the perfect track tension gauge. As only a freshly opened can has the exact measurement required, Alacorn crews are renowned for making frequent and extremely thorough track maintenance checks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 74-75 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 202-203 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref> − == Weapons and Equipment == + ==Armament== − The three turret-mounted Norse-Storm [[Gauss rifle]]s allow the Alacorn to unleash devastating barrages at range, with five tons of reloads offering excellent endurance in combat. + The three turret-mounted Norse-Storm [[Gauss Rifle]]s allow the Alacorn to unleash devastating barrages at range, with five tons of reloads offering excellent endurance in combat. − == Variants == + ==Variants== − *; Mk I : Introduced in [[2561]], the Mk I Alacorn was equipped with a trio of [[AC/10]]s with five tons of ammunition. Equipped with a standard fusion engine, it was protected by ten and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], but manufacturing flaws left the armor brittle. The [[Terran Hegemony Armed Forces]] were interested, but the armor issue was a deal-breaker.<ref name=xtrop3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 11</ref> + * Mk I - Introduced in [[2561]], the Mk I Alacorn was equipped with a trio of [[AC/10]]s with five tons of ammunition. Equipped with a standard fusion engine, it was protected by ten and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor]], but manufacturing flaws left the armor brittle. The [[Terran Hegemony Armed Forces]] were interested, but the armor issue was a deal-breaker.<ref name=xtrop3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 11</ref> − *;Mk II : The Mk II Alacorn was another design prototype introduced alongside the Mk I. Though it used the same engine and chassis as the Mk I, the Mk II carried three [[AC/20]]s in its turret. It only carried three tons of ammunition however, and to make room for the heavier guns the armor protection was reduced to six tons. This resulted in a vehicle with a much shorter effective range, meaning it had to close with enemy forces, but the machine lacked the armor to survive a close-up fight. The Mk II never entered production.<ref name=xtrop3/> + * Mk II - The Mk II Alacorn was another design prototype introduced alongside with Mk I. Though it used the same engine and chassis as the Mk I, the Mk II carried three [[AC/20]]s in its turret. It only carried three tons of ammunition however, and to make room for the heavier guns the armor protection was reduced to six tons. This resulted in a vehicle with a much shorter effective range, meaning it had to close with enemy forces, but the machine lacked the armor to survive a close-up fight. The Mk II never entered production.<ref name=xtrop3/> − *;Mk III : An early and poorly received model from [[2587]] developed prior to the invention of the Gauss Rifle, the Mk III carries a rather mundane payload for three [[AC/10]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,432<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 222</ref> + * Mk III - An early and poorly received prototype developed prior to the invention of the Gauss Rifle, the Mk III carries a rather mundane payload for three [[AC/10]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,432<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 222</ref> − *;Mk IV : Another prototype developed shortly after the Mk III in [[2588]], this variant was outfitted with the ultimate big-gun of its era: a trio of [[AC/20]]s. It saw a limited production run.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 202</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,400<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 223</ref> + * Mk IV - Another prototype developed shortly after the Mk III, this variant was outfitted with the ultimate big-gun of its era: a trio of [[AC/20]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,400<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 223</ref> − *;Mk VII : A [[3063]] variant developed after the Alacorn's revival and taking the Mk VI's gauss rifle weapon load to the next level, the Mk VII features a pair of mammoth Defiance Hammerfist [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]s with 6 tons of ammo for each weapon. BV (2.0) = 2,163<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 224</ref> + * Mk VII - A modern variant developed after the Alacorn's revival and taking the Mk VI's gauss rifle weapon load to the next level, the Mk VII features a pair of mammoth Defiance Hammerfist [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]s with 6 tons of ammo for each weapon. BV (2.0) = 2,163<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 224</ref> − == Design Quirks == + ==Design Quirks== The Mk. I Alacorn and Mk. II Alacorn variants are subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=xtrop3/> The Mk. I Alacorn and Mk. II Alacorn variants are subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=xtrop3/> * [[Difficult to Maintain]] * [[Difficult to Maintain]] Line 48:
Line 45: * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2587]] * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2587]] − ==Gallery==+ ==References== − <gallery> − File:Alacorn.jpg|Original ''Alacorn'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' − </gallery> − − == References == <references /> <references /> − + ==Bibliography== − == Bibliography == + *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' Line 73:
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| cost = 16,609,126 C-bills | | cost = 16,609,126 C-bills | ||
| − | | mass = 95 | + | | mass = 95 |
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = Star Guard Type VH |
| − | | engine = [[Pitban 285 XL]] | + | | engine = [[Pitban 285 XL]] Fusion [[XL Engine|XL]] |
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| speed = 54 | | speed = 54 | ||
| Crew = 7 | | Crew = 7 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 3 x [[Gauss Rifle]]s |
| BV (1.0) = 1,372<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 1,372<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,850<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 221</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,850<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 221</ref> | ||
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| − | == Description == | + | ==Description== |
Developed by the [[New Earth Trading Company]] in [[2587]], the '''Alacorn''' attracted a reputation in the [[SLDF]] as an effective and dependable tank. Deployed throughout the [[Periphery]], General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] was reported to have taken hundreds of them during the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]]. Production continued until the start of the [[Second Succession War]] when its advanced components could no longer be manufactured and the design disappeared outside of [[ComStar]]'s stockpiles. New Earth were eventually able to restart production in [[3055]] with the [[Federated Commonwealth]] snapping up the majority produced.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 74-75 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 202-203 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref> | Developed by the [[New Earth Trading Company]] in [[2587]], the '''Alacorn''' attracted a reputation in the [[SLDF]] as an effective and dependable tank. Deployed throughout the [[Periphery]], General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] was reported to have taken hundreds of them during the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]]. Production continued until the start of the [[Second Succession War]] when its advanced components could no longer be manufactured and the design disappeared outside of [[ComStar]]'s stockpiles. New Earth were eventually able to restart production in [[3055]] with the [[Federated Commonwealth]] snapping up the majority produced.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 74-75 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 202-203 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref> | ||
| − | The design is popular with [[mercenary unit]]s and minor powers who can't afford [[BattleMech]]s, because of its heavy offensive weaponry and thirteen tons of armor; however, this payload is only possible through the use of an expensive and fragile Pitban 285 [[XL | + | The design is popular with [[mercenary unit]]s and minor powers who can't afford [[BattleMech]]s, because of its heavy offensive weaponry and thirteen tons of armor; however, this payload is only possible through the use of an expensive and fragile Pitban 285 [[XL Engine]]. The Alacorn's popularity also received an unexpected boost when its crews discovered that the unique truncated pyramid can of the popular [[Federated Suns]] Pharaoh beer was the perfect track tension gauge. As only a freshly opened can has the exact measurement required, Alacorn crews are renowned for making frequent and extremely thorough track maintenance checks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 74-75 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 202-203 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The three turret-mounted Norse-Storm [[Gauss | + | The three turret-mounted Norse-Storm [[Gauss Rifle]]s allow the Alacorn to unleash devastating barrages at range, with five tons of reloads offering excellent endurance in combat. |
| − | == Variants == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | * | + | * Mk I - Introduced in [[2561]], the Mk I Alacorn was equipped with a trio of [[AC/10]]s with five tons of ammunition. Equipped with a standard fusion engine, it was protected by ten and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor]], but manufacturing flaws left the armor brittle. The [[Terran Hegemony Armed Forces]] were interested, but the armor issue was a deal-breaker.<ref name=xtrop3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 11</ref> |
| − | * | + | * Mk II - The Mk II Alacorn was another design prototype introduced alongside with Mk I. Though it used the same engine and chassis as the Mk I, the Mk II carried three [[AC/20]]s in its turret. It only carried three tons of ammunition however, and to make room for the heavier guns the armor protection was reduced to six tons. This resulted in a vehicle with a much shorter effective range, meaning it had to close with enemy forces, but the machine lacked the armor to survive a close-up fight. The Mk II never entered production.<ref name=xtrop3/> |
| − | * | + | * Mk III - An early and poorly received prototype developed prior to the invention of the Gauss Rifle, the Mk III carries a rather mundane payload for three [[AC/10]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,432<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 222</ref> |
| − | * | + | * Mk IV - Another prototype developed shortly after the Mk III, this variant was outfitted with the ultimate big-gun of its era: a trio of [[AC/20]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,400<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 223</ref> |
| − | * | + | * Mk VII - A modern variant developed after the Alacorn's revival and taking the Mk VI's gauss rifle weapon load to the next level, the Mk VII features a pair of mammoth Defiance Hammerfist [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]s with 6 tons of ammo for each weapon. BV (2.0) = 2,163<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 224</ref> |
| − | == Design Quirks == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
The Mk. I Alacorn and Mk. II Alacorn variants are subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=xtrop3/> | The Mk. I Alacorn and Mk. II Alacorn variants are subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=xtrop3/> | ||
* [[Difficult to Maintain]] | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
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| − | == Bibliography == | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
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