Chi-Ha

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Chi-ha Infantry Combat Vehicle
Production information
Manufacturer Daisho MilWorks
Use Infantry Ground Transport
Infantry Fire Support
Tech Base Primitive
Chassis Type (Size) Tracked (Medium)
Equipment Rating
Introduced 2284[1]
Technical specifications
Mass 22
Structural Integrity 5
Speed 4
Top Speed 6
Power Plant ICE
Fuel (Type/Range)
Communications System Unspecified
Targeting Tracking System Advanced Fire Control
Armament
Heat Sinks None
Armor BAR-6
Crew
  • 3 Total Crew
  • 2 Enlisted/Non-Rated
  • 1 Gunner
BV (2.0) 132[2]


Description

The Chin-ha is a light infantry combat vehicle, intended as a troop transport and light support vehicle which was first produced in what would become the Draconis Combine in early part of the Age of War Era.

History

Originally designed as armed cargo transport vehicle, it was adopted and modified by the Daisho MilWorks of New Samarkand as troop transport for the planet's Militia's infantry starting in 2284. However, when Shiro Kurita rose to power and began his efforts to form the large instellar empire, the Chi-ha was a key vehicle used by his military bring worlds under his control. As Shiro's efforts brought more worlds under his domain, production would be expanded to four other worlds to meet his growing army's transportation needs. It would become a primary vehicle of the newly formed DCMS until the late twenty-fourth century, where it would become phased out from frontline combat to support roles. Upgraded versions of the vehicle would stay in service though Age of War and Star League Era in the Combine. Though obsolete, limited production runs would be made during Succession Wars due to need for vehicles of all kind server the armies of the Dragon.[3]

Weapons and Equipment

Last version of the Chi-ha, would still utilize Primitive Technology in it's construction. It's internal combustion engine was geared to move troops at a reasonable pace of 64kph over most terrain, with a range over thousand kilometers. Though no longer a frontline combat vehicle as it once was, it's armor protection is adequate for secondary tasks. The vehicle's passengers and crew are protected by 2 tons of BAR 6 rated armor, strong enough handle light machine guns attacks by enemy infantry.

Not intended for heavy combat, the vehicle is lightly armed with three Machine Guns, two mounted in a turret, with third mounted forwards. These guns are feed by one ton worth of ammunition, to help them sustain vehicle through a long combat exchanges with lightly armed foes and supporting it's passengers.

For it's intended role as infantry transport, the vehicle is designed to handle Platoon of troops in it's 3-ton Infantry Compartment. These troops would exit the vehicle into combat from the vehicle's two rear doors.ref>Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 9 & 26 Chi-ha ICV - Background information.</ref>

Variants

  • Chi-ha (Civilian Version)
    Originally started out as a narrow four-axle/twelve-wheel vehicle, which was initially faster than the Original military version.[4]
  • Chi-ha ICV (Original)
    This was the original military version of the Chi-ha when it first premiered for military service on New Samarkand. The vehicle while armed with same weapons layout, had extend range in comparison to the Standard or 2350 Model version. It is armored chassis only carries BAR 5 rated armor, has a Basic Fire Control for it's weapons, and vehicle can only move upwards to 54 kph. BV(2.0)=115[5]

Similar Vehicles

Other corporate interests of other Great Houses have similar models of the Chi-ha ICV.

  • Raptor RRV - A Free Worlds League advanced and more sophisticated vehicle. However the vehicle is lighter and less armored than other urban armored vehicles. The vehicle does extended range support laser with a basic fire control systems, a large passenger bay with extra room for field gear and additional heavy weaponry.

Notes

  • Like all Primitive Combat Vehicles, the vehicle uses constructed like armed civilian Support Vehicles. The Chi-ha features a armored chassis, which it allows carry additional armor protection.
  • Vehicle has equipment rating of Chi-ha is D/C-X-X.
  • The image of the Chi-ha ICV was originally used for the Cellco Ranger UPU-3000 from Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex. The Chi-ha was originally mentioned in the Cellco Ranger's background information as a similar vehicle, but labled as a CCV instead of the ICV. The CCV is noted as a 24 ton version, introduced in 2451, and has a Alpha Card and MUL entry for it. It unclear if this is a clerical error or actual variant of the Chi-ha.[6]
  • As of this writing, the Chi-ha and it's variant do not have Alpha Strike cards made for them.
  • The wheeled civilian version Chi-cha is based on only mentioned in background and does not have a published Record Sheet or many details covering it.

Design Quirks

The Chi-ha ICV (Standard) has the following Design Quirks;

References

  1. MUL Profile for Chi-ha ICV (Standard) - BV2 and Introduction Date for 2352 version of the Chi-ha.
  2. Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 9 Chi-ha ICV/Record Sheet - Battle value 2 noted on record sheet.
  3. Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 9 Chi-ha ICV - Background information.
  4. Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 9 & 26 Chi-ha ICV - Original Civilian vehicle mentioned in fluff, no details mentioned or record sheet published.
  5. Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, pp. 9 & 27 - Chi-ha ICV/Record Sheet - Variant information and stats.
  6. MUL Profile for the Chi-ha CCV

Bibliography