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Dillinger Police Vehicle | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Kressly Warworks |
Use | Usual Roles
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Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Chassis Type (Size) | Hover (Medium) |
Equipment Rating | D/X-X-D |
Introduced | 3059[1] |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 40 tons |
Cruise Speed | 7 |
Flank Speed | 11 |
Power Plant | Fusion |
Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited |
Communications System | None |
Fire Control System | Basic Fire Control |
Turret(s) | 1 |
Armament | 4x Machine Guns |
Fitted Equipment | Equipment List
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Armor | BAR |
Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | 10 |
Crew | Crew Listings
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Description
Originating from by presidential order on independent world of Epsilon Eridani, the Dillinger Police Vehicle was created to aid the planet during the chaotic time period when the world was part of the Chaos March.
Produced beginning in 3059 at Kressly Warworks's factory, the vehicle created for the Police forces across Epsilon Eridani to help combat the increase criminal presence on the planet. Then planetary president Pierre Benton had ordered the vehicle made by the local factory to help police boost their presence in the planet's various cities.
The vehicle served part facade and part support in many roles. Principally it can server as Mobile HQ for law enforcement, using the vehicle move it's troops into crime ridden areas. The vehicle prove popular, was exported to various worlds by the Jihad in the Word of Blake Protectorate as well in Free Worlds League prior to the conflict.[2]
Equipment and Capabilities
Built on a Armored Chassis, the vehicle is protected by two tons of Heavy Industrial grade armor allow it to survive brief shoot out if the vehicle should come under fire by criminals using military grade weapons. The vehicle powered by a Fusion Engine, giving it unlimited range in line of work. For it's main tasks, the vehicle has 3 ton froward mounted Infantry Compartment for transporting law enforcement personal. The vehicle also equip with 1 ton worth of Communication Equipment coordinate police and other agencies at hot spots. Lastly, the vehicle has a Paramedic Equipment fitted to the vehicle to help render aid to individuals injured.
For self-defense purposes the vehicle has four military grade Machine Guns. These weapons are mounted front, sides and in a turret. The guns are feed with ton of ammunition located in main body of the vehicle. Engineers also designed the vehicle carry 5 tons have a cargo bay (door in rear) to help carry equipment other assortment of supplies for vehicle's users.[3]
Notes
As of this writing, the Dillinger has no record sheet nor battle value assigned to it at this time.
References
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Dillinger Police Vehicle (Standard) - Introduction Year only.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised, p. 60 Dillinger Police Vehicle - Background for the Dillinger.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised, p. 60 Dillinger Police Vehicle - Stats for the Dillinger.