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| name = Engineering Vehicle | | name = Engineering Vehicle | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[New Earth Trading Company]]<ref name=TRO:3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 54-55, "Engineering Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
| Mission = Construction/Destruction | | Mission = Construction/Destruction | ||
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
| mass = 40 | | mass = 40 | ||
| armor = Basic Metal Plate | | armor = Basic Metal Plate | ||
| − | | engine = 240 WorkHorse | + | | engine = 240 WorkHorse w/PowerChain [[I.C.E.]] |
| speed = 97 | | speed = 97 | ||
| Crew = 1+ | | Crew = 1+ | ||
| armament = None | | armament = None | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 42 | + | | BV (1.0) = 42<ref name=TRO:3026R>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 44-45, "Engineering Vehicle"</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 194 | + | | BV (2.0) = 194<ref name=TRO:3039/> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Engineering units are vital to any unit's operations as they are able to not only construct buildings, runways, and defensive works, but also for their expertise in demolitions. Engineering units frequently make use of engineering vehicles to make the jobs they're called on easier to perform. Most engineering vehicles consist of an oversized engine that enables the equipment to perform at higher capacities. A common addition is a special overdrive system that prevents the motor from burning out. | + | Engineering units are vital to any unit's operations as they are able to not only construct buildings, runways, and defensive works, but also for their expertise in demolitions. Engineering units frequently make use of engineering vehicles to make the jobs they're called on easier to perform. Most engineering vehicles consist of an oversized engine that enables the equipment to perform at higher capacities. A common addition is a special overdrive system that prevents the motor from burning out.<ref name=TRO:3039/><ref name=TRO:3026R/><ref name=TRO:3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', pp. 40-41, "Engineering Vehicle"</ref> |
| − | One of the most popular vehicles is a dual shovel which allows the controller to operate each shovel independently while seated in a small rotating turret. The vehicle can remain in a single location longer with each shovel operating on a different section. | + | One of the most popular vehicles is a dual shovel which allows the controller to operate each shovel independently while seated in a small rotating turret. The vehicle can remain in a single location longer with each shovel operating on a different section.<ref name=TRO:3039/><ref name=TRO:3026R/><ref name=TRO:3026/> |
| − | Other popular vehicles include bulldozers, trenchers, and cutters. Cutters in particular are useful not just for removing trees but other vertical obstacles that may prevent the unit's vehicles from moving forward. | + | Other popular vehicles include bulldozers, trenchers, and cutters. Cutters in particular are useful not just for removing trees but other vertical obstacles that may prevent the unit's vehicles from moving forward.<ref name=TRO:3039/><ref name=TRO:3026R/><ref name=TRO:3026/> |
| − | One of the notable uses of engineering vehicles in combat occurred in [[2978]] in a battle on [[Loric]]. The [[12th Star Guards]] was attempting to relieve some elements of the [[Eridani Light Horse]] and had broken through [[Marik]] lines, but soon found additional forces guarding a river. The Guards engineering unit quickly began constructing a pontoon bridge to allow crossing. Marik [[aerospace fighter|aerospace fighters]] and Long Tom artillery harassed the engineers, destroying three pontoon bridges before they could be completed. Despite having lost almost every engineer to hostile fire, the engineering unit managed to complete the bridge just before their last engineering vehicle was destroyed - allowing the Guards units to relieve the Eridani Light Horse forces. | + | One of the notable uses of engineering vehicles in combat occurred in [[2978]] in a battle on [[Loric]]. The [[12th Star Guards]] was attempting to relieve some elements of the [[Eridani Light Horse]] and had broken through [[Marik]] lines, but soon found additional forces guarding a river. The Guards engineering unit quickly began constructing a pontoon bridge to allow crossing. Marik [[aerospace fighter|aerospace fighters]] and Long Tom artillery harassed the engineers, destroying three pontoon bridges before they could be completed. Despite having lost almost every engineer to hostile fire, the engineering unit managed to complete the bridge just before their last engineering vehicle was destroyed - allowing the Guards units to relieve the Eridani Light Horse forces.<ref name=TRO:3039/><ref name=TRO:3026R/><ref name=TRO:3026/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Engineering vehicles do not normally carry armament. By default, they only carry the equipment necessary to perform the task required of them, but crews may modify the vehicles with small arms or even heavy weapons. | + | Engineering vehicles do not normally carry armament. By default, they only carry the equipment necessary to perform the task required of them, but crews may modify the vehicles with small arms or even heavy weapons.<ref name=TRO:3039/><ref name=TRO:3026R/><ref name=TRO:3026/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | Each of the different types of engineering vehicles - Power Digger, Dual Shovel, Trenchcutter, and Digger - differ wildly in the types of operations they best support. There are additional modifications made to almost every base type of vehicle to support a unit's specific needs. | + | Each of the different types of engineering vehicles - Power Digger, Dual Shovel, Trenchcutter, and Digger - differ wildly in the types of operations they best support. There are additional modifications made to almost every base type of vehicle to support a unit's specific needs.<ref name=TRO:3039/><ref name=TRO:3026R/><ref name=TRO:3026/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | ||
Revision as of 05:12, 8 November 2012
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| Engineering Vehicle | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | New Earth Trading Company[1] |
| Mission | Construction/Destruction |
| Type | Tracked |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 |
| Armor | Basic Metal Plate |
| Engine | 240 WorkHorse w/PowerChain I.C.E. |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Crew | 1+ |
| Armament |
None |
| BV (1.0) | 42[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 194[1] |
Description
Engineering units are vital to any unit's operations as they are able to not only construct buildings, runways, and defensive works, but also for their expertise in demolitions. Engineering units frequently make use of engineering vehicles to make the jobs they're called on easier to perform. Most engineering vehicles consist of an oversized engine that enables the equipment to perform at higher capacities. A common addition is a special overdrive system that prevents the motor from burning out.[1][2][3]
One of the most popular vehicles is a dual shovel which allows the controller to operate each shovel independently while seated in a small rotating turret. The vehicle can remain in a single location longer with each shovel operating on a different section.[1][2][3]
Other popular vehicles include bulldozers, trenchers, and cutters. Cutters in particular are useful not just for removing trees but other vertical obstacles that may prevent the unit's vehicles from moving forward.[1][2][3]
One of the notable uses of engineering vehicles in combat occurred in 2978 in a battle on Loric. The 12th Star Guards was attempting to relieve some elements of the Eridani Light Horse and had broken through Marik lines, but soon found additional forces guarding a river. The Guards engineering unit quickly began constructing a pontoon bridge to allow crossing. Marik aerospace fighters and Long Tom artillery harassed the engineers, destroying three pontoon bridges before they could be completed. Despite having lost almost every engineer to hostile fire, the engineering unit managed to complete the bridge just before their last engineering vehicle was destroyed - allowing the Guards units to relieve the Eridani Light Horse forces.[1][2][3]
Armament
Engineering vehicles do not normally carry armament. By default, they only carry the equipment necessary to perform the task required of them, but crews may modify the vehicles with small arms or even heavy weapons.[1][2][3]
Variants
Each of the different types of engineering vehicles - Power Digger, Dual Shovel, Trenchcutter, and Digger - differ wildly in the types of operations they best support. There are additional modifications made to almost every base type of vehicle to support a unit's specific needs.[1][2][3]