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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | * ''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 (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,432 | + | * '''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 (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,432 |
− | * ''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 (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,400 | + | |
− | * ''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. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 2,163 | + | * '''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 (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,400 |
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+ | * '''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. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 2,163 | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
− | *[[Technical Readout: 3058]] | + | <references /> |
− | *[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]] | + | *''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 74-75 |
− | *[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]] | + | *''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 202-203 |
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+ | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] |
Revision as of 03:50, 29 May 2010
Alacorn Mk VI | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | New Earth Trading Company |
Mission | Heavy Tank |
Type | Tracked |
Cost | 16,609,126 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 95 |
Armor | Star Guard Type VH |
Engine | Pitban 285 Fusion XL |
Speed | 54 km/h |
Crew | 7 |
Armament |
3 x Gauss Rifles |
BV (1.0) | 1,372 |
BV (2.0) | 1,850 |
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 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.
The design is popular with mercenary units and minor powers who can't afford BattleMechs, 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.
Armament
The three turret-mounted Norse-Storm Gauss Rifles allow the Alacorn to unleash devastating barrages at range, with five tons of reloads offering excellent endurance in combat.
Variants
- 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/10s. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,432
- 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/20s. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,400
- 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 Rifles. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 2,163
References
- Technical Readout: 3058, pp. 74-75
- Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 202-203