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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Fox.jpg | | image = Fox.jpg | ||
| name = Fox Armored Car | | name = Fox Armored Car | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Valiant Systems]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Valiant Systems]]<ref name="TRO:3085p14+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 14–15: "Fox Armored Car"</ref> |
| production year=3084 | | production year=3084 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1151/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference=<ref name="MUL">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1151/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Mission = Recon | | Mission = Recon | ||
| Type = Hovercraft | | Type = Hovercraft | ||
| − | | mass = 20 | + | | cost = 1,791,300<ref name="MUL"/> |
| − | | armor = StarSlab/2 | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> |
| − | | engine = [[Nissan 195 XL]] | + | | mass = 20<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> |
| − | | comsys = [[QuasComm 5.3]] | + | | armor = [[StarSlab/2]]<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> |
| − | | T&T = [[TacTOM IV]] | + | | engine = [[Nissan 195 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> |
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | comsys = [[QuasComm 5.3]]<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> |
| − | | speed = | + | | T&T = [[TacTOM IV]]<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> |
| + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| + | | speed = 226 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | * 1x [[ER medium laser]] |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 549 <ref name= | + | * 2x [[small pulse laser]] |
| + | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 549<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/><ref name="MUL"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Developed as a more advanced replacement for the [[Savannah Master]], The '''Fox Armored Car''' was a light scout and reconnaissance [[hovercraft]] used by the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Republic of the Sphere]] in the early [[ | + | Developed as a more advanced replacement for the [[Savannah Master]], The '''Fox Armored Car''' was a light scout and reconnaissance [[hovercraft]] used by the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Republic of the Sphere]] in the early [[thirty-second century]].<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> |
| − | Denied access to the cheap and effective hovercraft as relations worsened with the [[Lyran Alliance]] prior to the [[FedCom Civil War]], the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] commissioned [[Valiant Systems]] to develop a | + | Denied access to the cheap and effective hovercraft as relations worsened with the [[Lyran Alliance]] prior to the [[FedCom Civil War]], the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] commissioned [[Valiant Systems]] to develop a homegrown replication. Unfortunately additional requests to improve its armor coverage, speed and weaponry delayed development of a prototype until after the FedCom Civil War had concluded, when the AFFS was allowed to purchase the Savannah Master once more. The heavy matériel losses suffered in the [[Jihad]] finally gave Valiant the opportunity to release the Fox in [[3085]], manufacturing it from [[Johnsondale]] for the AFFS and for the [[RAF]] from a subsidized factory on [[Achernar]].<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> |
| − | The Fox Armored Car was easily superior to the Savannah Master, but at the cost of the increased fragility and much heftier price tag. Built around a Nissan 195 [[XL | + | The Fox Armored Car was easily superior to the Savannah Master, but at the cost of the increased fragility and much heftier price tag. Built around a Nissan 195 [[XL fusion engine]], the Fox was capable of reaching up to 226 km/h, while its five and half tons of armor are better than average for its weight.<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Improving on the Savannah Master's single standard [[ | + | Improving on the Savannah Master's single standard [[medium laser]], the Fox carried a more powerful Bright-Bloom [[ER medium laser]] for use against other [[Combat Vehicle]]s, [[BattleMech]]s and hardened targets, supported by a pair of [[Magna 200P]] [[Small Pulse Laser]]s for anti-[[infantry]] duties, all carried in the hovercraft's turret. Even with these abilities the Fox was better used for forward observation, as a spotter and high speed reaction unit rather than as a stand-up combatant its weapon load would suggest.<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Flamer : A relatively simple factory manufactured variant of the Fox swapped one of the Small Pulse Lasers for a [[Flamer]]<ref name= | + | *;Flamer : A relatively simple factory manufactured variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3084]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1150/fox-armored-car-flamer/ MUL online date for the Fox Armored Car (Flamer) variant]''</ref> of the Fox swapped one of the Small Pulse Lasers for a [[Flamer]].<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> BV (2.0) = 530<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 13</ref> |
| − | *;Variable-Speed Pulse Laser : Intended to make the Fox more effective against non-infantry targets at range, this variant replaced both Small Pulse Lasers with a single [[Variable-Speed Pulse Laser]]<ref name= | + | *;Variable-Speed Pulse Laser : Intended to make the Fox more effective against non-infantry targets at range, this variant replaced both Small Pulse Lasers with a single [[Variable-Speed Pulse Laser]],<ref name="TRO:3085p14+"/> introduced also in [[Introduction Year::3084]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1152/fox-armored-car-vsp/ MUL online date for the Fox Armored Car (VSP) variant]''</ref> BV (2.0) = 543<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 14</ref> |
*;Dark Age : A variant sighted in the [[Dark Age era]] replaced the Small Pulse Lasers with a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s. BV (2.0)= 350<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 21</ref> | *;Dark Age : A variant sighted in the [[Dark Age era]] replaced the Small Pulse Lasers with a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s. BV (2.0)= 350<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 21</ref> | ||
| − | *;Interdictor : This Dark Age variant removes the turret assembly and replaces it with a Guardian ECM suite. It keeps the ER | + | *;Interdictor : This Dark Age variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3088]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6749/fox-armored-car-interdictor/ MUL online date for the Fox Armored Car (Interdictor) variant]''</ref> removes the turret assembly and replaces it with a Guardian ECM suite. It keeps the ER medium laser, but replaces the Small Pulse Lasers with a pair of Machine Guns. BV (2.0) = 547<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 40</ref> |
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| + | === Custom Variants === | ||
| + | *;Bola variant : Designed by infantry cadets at [[Ritza Academy]] and first used in [[3150]], this variant carries a bola thrower in the turret, with an effective range of around three hundred meters for its four shots. For defense, it has only a single small pulse laser. It was meant to work in conjunction with a custom harpoon-launching [[Vedette]] to trap and knock down 'Mechs. No stats have been given for this variant.<ref>''Iron Dawn'', chs. 3 (designers) and 25 (design)</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Notable Crewmembers== | ||
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Fox (Combat Vehicle) Crewmembers]]'' | ||
==Vehicle Gallery== | ==Vehicle Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | == | + | |
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Iron Dawn]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Fox Armored Car]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Fox Armored Car]] | ||
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[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles|Fox Armored Car]] | [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles|Fox Armored Car]] | ||
[[Category:20 ton Combat Vehicles|Fox Armored Car]] | [[Category:20 ton Combat Vehicles|Fox Armored Car]] | ||
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[[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles|Fox Armored Car]] | [[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles|Fox Armored Car]] | ||
[[Category:Republic of the Sphere Combat Vehicles|Fox Armored Car]] | [[Category:Republic of the Sphere Combat Vehicles|Fox Armored Car]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:09, 10 February 2024
- This article is about the hovercraft. For other uses, see Fox.
| |
| Fox Armored Car | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Valiant Systems[1] |
| Production Year | 3084[2] |
| Mission | Recon |
| Type | Hovercraft |
| Cost | 1,791,300[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Mass | 20[1] |
| Armor | StarSlab/2[1] |
| Engine | Nissan 195 XL[1] |
| Speed | 226 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | QuasComm 5.3[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | TacTOM IV[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 549[1][2] |
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Description[edit]
Developed as a more advanced replacement for the Savannah Master, The Fox Armored Car was a light scout and reconnaissance hovercraft used by the Federated Suns and Republic of the Sphere in the early thirty-second century.[1]
Denied access to the cheap and effective hovercraft as relations worsened with the Lyran Alliance prior to the FedCom Civil War, the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns commissioned Valiant Systems to develop a homegrown replication. Unfortunately additional requests to improve its armor coverage, speed and weaponry delayed development of a prototype until after the FedCom Civil War had concluded, when the AFFS was allowed to purchase the Savannah Master once more. The heavy matériel losses suffered in the Jihad finally gave Valiant the opportunity to release the Fox in 3085, manufacturing it from Johnsondale for the AFFS and for the RAF from a subsidized factory on Achernar.[1]
The Fox Armored Car was easily superior to the Savannah Master, but at the cost of the increased fragility and much heftier price tag. Built around a Nissan 195 XL fusion engine, the Fox was capable of reaching up to 226 km/h, while its five and half tons of armor are better than average for its weight.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Improving on the Savannah Master's single standard medium laser, the Fox carried a more powerful Bright-Bloom ER medium laser for use against other Combat Vehicles, BattleMechs and hardened targets, supported by a pair of Magna 200P Small Pulse Lasers for anti-infantry duties, all carried in the hovercraft's turret. Even with these abilities the Fox was better used for forward observation, as a spotter and high speed reaction unit rather than as a stand-up combatant its weapon load would suggest.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Variable-Speed Pulse Laser
- Intended to make the Fox more effective against non-infantry targets at range, this variant replaced both Small Pulse Lasers with a single Variable-Speed Pulse Laser,[1] introduced also in 3084.[5] BV (2.0) = 543[6]
- Dark Age
- A variant sighted in the Dark Age era replaced the Small Pulse Lasers with a pair of Machine Guns. BV (2.0)= 350[7]
Custom Variants[edit]
- Bola variant
- Designed by infantry cadets at Ritza Academy and first used in 3150, this variant carries a bola thrower in the turret, with an effective range of around three hundred meters for its four shots. For defense, it has only a single small pulse laser. It was meant to work in conjunction with a custom harpoon-launching Vedette to trap and knock down 'Mechs. No stats have been given for this variant.[10]
Notable Crewmembers[edit]
Vehicle Gallery[edit]
Dark Age Fox Armored Car
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 14–15: "Fox Armored Car"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online date for the Fox (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ MUL online date for the Fox Armored Car (Flamer) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 13
- ↑ MUL online date for the Fox Armored Car (VSP) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 14
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 21
- ↑ MUL online date for the Fox Armored Car (Interdictor) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 40
- ↑ Iron Dawn, chs. 3 (designers) and 25 (design)