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Line 1: − {{InfoBoxSupportVehicle + {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle − | image = [[Image:Büffel VII TRO3075.png|191px]] + | image = Büffel VII.jpg|191px − | Name = Büffel VII Engineering Support Vehicle + | name = Büffel VII Engineering Support Vehicle − | Manufacturer = [[Arcturan Arms]]/[[MacEnroe Motors]]<ref name="TRO:3075p276">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 276, "Büffel Engineering Support Vehicle</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Arcturan Arms]] <br/> [[MacEnroe Motors]] − | Production Year=2407+ | Mission = Salvage Vehicle <br/> Minefield Sweeper <br/> Obstacle Removal − | Year Reference=<ref name="MUL1">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5477/buffel-engineering-support-vehicle-vii-standard/ MUL online entry for the {{PAGENAME}}]</ref> + | Type = Tracked − | Use = Salvage Vehicle <br/> Minefield Sweeper <br/> Obstacle Removal+ | Cost = ??? − | Chassis Type (Size) = Tracked (Medium)<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> + | mass = 70 tons − | Tech Base = N/A<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/>+ | armor = [[BAR]] 7 − | Equipment Rating=C/C-D-C/E<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/>+ | engine = [[ICE]] − | Introduced = 2407<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/>+ | speed = 54 k/ph − | Cost = N/A<ref name="MUL1"/> + | Crew = 6 - 1 Officer <br/> 2 enlisted/non-rates <br/> 3 gunners − | Mass = 70 tons<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> + | armament = 3 x [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]] <br/> 2 x [[Vehicular Grenade Launcher|Vehicle Grenade Launchers]] (rear) − | comsys = Unspecified − | T&T = Unspecified − | Armor = [[Commercial Armor]]<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> − | BAR = [[BAR|7]] <ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> − | Heat Sinks = 0 − | Power Plant = [[ICE]]<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> − | Fuel (Type/Range) = 208 km (Petrochemicals)<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> − | Cruise = 30 km/h<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> − | Flank = 50 km/h<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> − | Crew = 6 (1 officer, 2 enlisted/non-rated, 3 gunners}<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> − | Armament = − 3x [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]]<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/><br/> − 2x [[Vehicular Grenade Launcher|Vehicle Grenade Launchers]]<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> | BV (1.0) = ??? | BV (1.0) = ??? − | BV (2.0) = 351<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/><br>365<ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 191</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 351<ref name=TRO:3075p276>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 276, "Büffel Engineering Support Vehicle</ref><br>365<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 191</ref> }} }} − == Description == + ==Description== − The '''Büffel VII''' is a [[House Steiner]] combat engineering vehicle that was first produced in 2407. The vehicle was created to help Combat Engineers remove battlefield obstacles, such as debris, salvage and minefields.<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> + The Büffel VII is a [[House Steiner]] combat engineering vehicle that was first produced in [[2407]]. The vehicle was created to help Combat Engineers remove battlefield obstacles, such as debris, salvage and minefields.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> − == Deployment == + Büffel is German for "Buffalo". + + ==Deployment== The vehicle was produced by the Arcturus Arms of [[Arcturus]] during the [[Age of War]]. The vehicle saw service for centuries in the Lyran Commonwealth's main line units and then later in planetary militia units. The vehicle in one form or another remained in service despite its manufacturing being taken over by MacEnroe Motors which later went out of business. The Büffel VII's specifications became the basis for many combat engineering vehicles to come after it.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> The vehicle was produced by the Arcturus Arms of [[Arcturus]] during the [[Age of War]]. The vehicle saw service for centuries in the Lyran Commonwealth's main line units and then later in planetary militia units. The vehicle in one form or another remained in service despite its manufacturing being taken over by MacEnroe Motors which later went out of business. The Büffel VII's specifications became the basis for many combat engineering vehicles to come after it.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> − The [[Jihad]] and the discovery of the Hegemony Memory Core allowed the vehicle to be brought back into production at both its old factory site on Arcturus and on [[Halfway]].<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> + The [[Jihad]] and the discovery of the Hegemony Memory Core allowed the vehicle to be brought back into production on both its old factory site on Arcturus and on [[Halfway]].<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> − == Weapons and Equipment == + ==Weapons and Equipment== − Not intended for direct combat, the Büffel is meant to operate in the rear areas of friendly forces. The weaponry of the Büffel VII includes a pair of turret-mounted machine guns and a single one mounted in the front. Providing for some defense against light armored vehicles and infantry it has been given a pair of Vehicle Grenade Launchers mounted in the rear. A ton of ammunition is allocated to the machine guns.<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> + ===Weapons=== + Not intended for direct combat, the Büffel is meant to operate in the rear areas of friendly forces. The weaponry of the Büffel VII includes a pair of turret-mounted machine guns and a single one mounted in the front. Providing for some defense against light armored vehicles and infantry it has been given a pair of Vehicle Grenade Launchers mounted in the rear. A ton of ammunition is alloted to the machine guns.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> − The vehicle has a [[Bulldozer]] in its front to allow it to plow through debris. To help haul disabled vehicles, it mounts two [[Lift Hoist|Lift Hoists]] on the turret to allow for maximum flexibility. Its Internal Combustion Engine manages to get the vehicle up to approximately 50 km/h, while its fuel capacity allows it to travel 208 km. The vehicle is protected by 5.5 tons' worth of reinforced hull plating armor that allows it to survive enemy fire long enough to accomplish its mission objectives.<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> + ===Equipment=== + The vehicle has a [[Bulldozer]] in its front to allow it to plow through debris. To help haul disabled vehicles, it mounts two [[Lift Hoist|Lift Hoists]] on the turret to allow for maximum flexibility. Its Internal Combustion Engine manages to get the vehicle up to approximately 50 kp/h, while its fuel capacity allows it to travel 208km. The vehicle is protected by 5.5 tons’ worth of reinforced hull plating armor that allows it to survive enemy fire long enough to accomplish its mission objectives.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> − The vehicle is also fitted with rear-facing [[Minesweeper]] gear, however due to its placing, the operators must drive the Büffel backwards in order to clear a minefield. The vehicle's rear armor has been configured so as to handle this task with some safety.<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/> + The vehicle is also fitted with rear-facing [[Minesweeper]] gear, however due to its placing, the operators must drive the Büffel backwards in order to clear a minefield. The vehicle’s rear armor has been configured so as to handle this task with some safety.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> − == Variants == + ==Variants== − ;* Büffel (Reverse) : Its only Age of War era production variant produced by MacEnroe Motors in [[Introduction Year::2552]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, this variant swaps the Minesweeper and bulldozer arrangements so that the vehicle can drive forwards while clearing mines. This allows for a swifter sweeping of the battlefield<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/>. BV (2.0)= 365<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 192</ref><ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5476/buffel-engineering-support-vehicle-vii-reverse/ MUL online entry for the Büffel (Reverse) variant]</ref>+ * Reverse Büffel - Its only Age of War era production variant produced by MacEnroe Motors in 2540s, this variant swaps the Minesweeper and bulldozer arrangements so that the vehicle can drive forwards while clearing mines. This allows for a swifter sweeping of the battlefield<ref name=TRO:3075p276/>. BV (2.0)= 365<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 192</ref> − ;*Büffel (Cargo) : This is a field-upgrade developed in [[Introduction Year::2451]]<ref name="MUL3"/> which includes the removal of the rear-mounted Grenade launchers in favor of additional cargo capacity<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/>. BV (2.0)= 343<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 193</ref><ref name="MUL3">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5475/buffel-engineering-support-vehicle-vii-cargo/ MUL online entry for the Büffel (Cargo) variant]</ref>+ *Büffel (Cargo) - This is a field-upgrade which includes the removal of the rear mounted Grenade launchers in favor of additional cargo capacity<ref name=TRO:3075p276/>. BV (2.0)= 343<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 193</ref> − ;*Büffel VIII : This Jihad era Variant is produced by restarted factories in the Lyran Alliance in [[Introduction Year::3074]]<ref name="MUL4"/>. It removes the single Machine Gun mounted in the front and the Vehicle Grenade Launchers in favor of a [[Cargo Bay]] to allow twenty Combat Engineers to be transported onto the field<ref name="TRO:3075p276"/>. BV (2.0)= 339<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 194</ref><ref name="MUL4">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5478/buffel-engineering-support-vehicle-viii-standard/ MUL online entry for the Büffel VIII variant]</ref>+ *Büffel VIII - This Jihad era Variant is produced by re-started factories in the Lyran Alliance during the mid-3070s. It removes the single Machine Gun mounted in the front and the Vehicle Grenade Launchers in favor of a [[Cargo Bay]] to allow twenty Combat Engineers to be transported onto the field<ref name=TRO:3075p276/>. BV (2.0)= 339<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 194</ref> − == Notes == + ==Notes== − * ''Büffel'' is German for "Buffalo". − ==Gallery== + ==References== − <gallery> + <references /> − Büffel VII TRO3075.png|Original ''Büffel'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' − </gallery> − == References == + ==Bibliography== − <references />+ *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − == Bibliography == − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − [[Category:Lyran Support Vehicles|Buffel VII]] + [[Category:Lyran Support Vehicles]] − [[Category:Tracked Support Vehicles|Buffel VII]] + [[Category:Tracked Support Vehicles]] − [[Category:Support Vehicles|Buffel VII]] + [[Category:Support Vehicles]]
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| − | | | + | | manufacturer = [[Arcturan Arms]] <br/> [[MacEnroe Motors]] |
| − | + | | Mission = Salvage Vehicle <br/> Minefield Sweeper <br/> Obstacle Removal | |
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| − | | | + | | mass = 70 tons |
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| − | + | | speed = 54 k/ph | |
| − | | Cost = | + | | Crew = 6 - 1 Officer <br/> 2 enlisted/non-rates <br/> 3 gunners |
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| − | | BV (2.0) = 351<ref name= | + | | BV (2.0) = 351<ref name=TRO:3075p276>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 276, "Büffel Engineering Support Vehicle</ref><br>365<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 191</ref> |
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| − | == Description == | + | ==Description== |
| − | The | + | The Büffel VII is a [[House Steiner]] combat engineering vehicle that was first produced in [[2407]]. The vehicle was created to help Combat Engineers remove battlefield obstacles, such as debris, salvage and minefields.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> |
| − | == Deployment == | + | Büffel is German for "Buffalo". |
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| + | ==Deployment== | ||
The vehicle was produced by the Arcturus Arms of [[Arcturus]] during the [[Age of War]]. The vehicle saw service for centuries in the Lyran Commonwealth's main line units and then later in planetary militia units. The vehicle in one form or another remained in service despite its manufacturing being taken over by MacEnroe Motors which later went out of business. The Büffel VII's specifications became the basis for many combat engineering vehicles to come after it.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> | The vehicle was produced by the Arcturus Arms of [[Arcturus]] during the [[Age of War]]. The vehicle saw service for centuries in the Lyran Commonwealth's main line units and then later in planetary militia units. The vehicle in one form or another remained in service despite its manufacturing being taken over by MacEnroe Motors which later went out of business. The Büffel VII's specifications became the basis for many combat engineering vehicles to come after it.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> | ||
| − | The [[Jihad]] and the discovery of the Hegemony Memory Core allowed the vehicle to be brought back into production | + | The [[Jihad]] and the discovery of the Hegemony Memory Core allowed the vehicle to be brought back into production on both its old factory site on Arcturus and on [[Halfway]].<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> |
| − | == Weapons and Equipment == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | Not intended for direct combat, the Büffel is meant to operate in the rear areas of friendly forces. The weaponry of the Büffel VII includes a pair of turret-mounted machine guns and a single one mounted in the front. Providing for some defense against light armored vehicles and infantry it has been given a pair of Vehicle Grenade Launchers mounted in the rear. A ton of ammunition is | + | ===Weapons=== |
| + | Not intended for direct combat, the Büffel is meant to operate in the rear areas of friendly forces. The weaponry of the Büffel VII includes a pair of turret-mounted machine guns and a single one mounted in the front. Providing for some defense against light armored vehicles and infantry it has been given a pair of Vehicle Grenade Launchers mounted in the rear. A ton of ammunition is alloted to the machine guns.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> | ||
| − | The vehicle has a [[Bulldozer]] in its front to allow it to plow through debris. To help haul disabled vehicles, it mounts two [[Lift Hoist|Lift Hoists]] on the turret to allow for maximum flexibility. Its Internal Combustion Engine manages to get the vehicle up to approximately 50 | + | ===Equipment=== |
| + | The vehicle has a [[Bulldozer]] in its front to allow it to plow through debris. To help haul disabled vehicles, it mounts two [[Lift Hoist|Lift Hoists]] on the turret to allow for maximum flexibility. Its Internal Combustion Engine manages to get the vehicle up to approximately 50 kp/h, while its fuel capacity allows it to travel 208km. The vehicle is protected by 5.5 tons’ worth of reinforced hull plating armor that allows it to survive enemy fire long enough to accomplish its mission objectives.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> | ||
| − | The vehicle is also fitted with rear-facing [[Minesweeper]] gear, however due to its placing, the operators must drive the Büffel backwards in order to clear a minefield. The | + | The vehicle is also fitted with rear-facing [[Minesweeper]] gear, however due to its placing, the operators must drive the Büffel backwards in order to clear a minefield. The vehicle’s rear armor has been configured so as to handle this task with some safety.<ref name=TRO:3075p276/> |
| − | == Variants == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | + | * Reverse Büffel - Its only Age of War era production variant produced by MacEnroe Motors in 2540s, this variant swaps the Minesweeper and bulldozer arrangements so that the vehicle can drive forwards while clearing mines. This allows for a swifter sweeping of the battlefield<ref name=TRO:3075p276/>. BV (2.0)= 365<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 192</ref> | |
| − | + | *Büffel (Cargo) - This is a field-upgrade which includes the removal of the rear mounted Grenade launchers in favor of additional cargo capacity<ref name=TRO:3075p276/>. BV (2.0)= 343<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 193</ref> | |
| − | + | *Büffel VIII - This Jihad era Variant is produced by re-started factories in the Lyran Alliance during the mid-3070s. It removes the single Machine Gun mounted in the front and the Vehicle Grenade Launchers in favor of a [[Cargo Bay]] to allow twenty Combat Engineers to be transported onto the field<ref name=TRO:3075p276/>. BV (2.0)= 339<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 194</ref> | |
| − | == Notes == | + | ==Notes== |
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| − | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | |
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category:Lyran Support Vehicles | + | [[Category:Lyran Support Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Tracked Support Vehicles | + | [[Category:Tracked Support Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Support Vehicles | + | [[Category:Support Vehicles]] |