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Line 2: | image = Fulcrum.jpg | image = Fulcrum.jpg | name = Fulcrum Hovertank | name = Fulcrum Hovertank − | manufacturer = + | manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated]] <ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'' p. 90 </ref><br/> [[Johnston Industries]]<ref name=TRO3058U/> − [[Cyclops Incorporated]]<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 90–91: "Fulcrum Heavy Hover Tank"</ref> − ------ − [[Johnston Industries]]<ref name=TRO3058U/> − ------ − [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]] − | production year=3057 − | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1154/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mission = Reconnaissance <br/> Fast Strikes <br/> Patrol <br/> Artillery Spotter | Mission = Reconnaissance <br/> Fast Strikes <br/> Patrol <br/> Artillery Spotter | Type = Hover | Type = Hover − | Cost = + | Cost = ??? | mass = 50 tons | mass = 50 tons − | armor = [[StarSlab/11.5 Type HVA]] + | armor = StarSlab/11.5 Type HVA − | engine = [[Strand 265 XL]] + | engine = [[Strand 265 XL]] [[XL fusion engine|XL Fusion]] − | comsys = [[O/P AIR 900]] − | T&T = [[RCA Instatrac Mark XII]] − | heat sinks = 11 [[Heat Sink|single]] | speed = 162 | speed = 162 | Crew = 4 | Crew = 4 − | armament = + | armament = [[Large Laser]] <br/> [[Medium Laser]] <br/> [[LRM 10]] − * 1x [[large laser]]+ | BV (1.0) = ??? − * 1x [[medium laser]]+ | BV (2.0) = 819 − * 1x [[LRM 10]] − | BV (1.0) = 819<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 106</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 1167<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 113</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − First brought into production by Cyclops Incorporation of [[Skye]] in [[3057]], the '''Fulcrum Hover Tank''' prototypes had performed well enough during testing to get an initial order of 500 units from the [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> + First brought into production by Cyclops Incorporation of [[Skye]] in [[3057]], the Fulcrum Hover Tank prototypes had performed well enough during testing to get an initial order of 500 units from the [[Lyran Alliance]]. − The vehicle was initially stationed along the Alliance's Periphery and [[Free Worlds League]] borders, where its low maintenance needs were a boon for worlds that had not seen much of the newest technological advances.<ref name=TRO3058U/> + The vehicle was initially stationed along the Alliance's Periphery and [[Free Worlds League]] borders, where its low maintenance needs were a boon for worlds that had not seen much of the newest technological advances. − By [[3067]], Johnson Industries of [[New Syrtis]] received a license from Cyclops to produce the vehicle because of the huge demands for it.<ref name=TRO3058U/> + By [[3067]], Johnson Industries of [[New Syrtis]] received a license from Cyclops to produce the vehicle because of the huge demands for it. − The vehicle had continued to perform well during the [[FedCom Civil War]] and during the early Jihad, notably during Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek's]] [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE|campaign]] against the [[Capellan Confederation]] as well as Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner's conflict with the Free Worlds League.<ref name=TRO3058U/> + The vehicle had continued to perform well during the [[FedCom Civil War]] and during the early Jihad, notably during Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek's]] [[Operation: Sovereign Justice|campaign]] against the [[Capellan Confederation]] as well as Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner's conflict with the Free Worlds League. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − All of the Fulcrum's weaponry is mounted in its turret. Its main weapon is the [[Sunglow Type 2]] Large Laser, backed up by a [[Diverse Optics Type 18]] [[medium laser]]. For its long range firepower, the tank is equipped with a [[Delta Dart]] LRM 10 Launcher with 12 volleys of missiles.<ref name=TRO3058U/> + All of the Fulcrum's weaponry is mounted in its turret. Its main weapon is the Sunglow Type 2 Large Laser, backed up by a Diverse Optics Type 18 Medium Laser. For its long range firepower, the tank is equipped with a Delta Dart LRM 10 Launcher with 12 volleys of missiles. − The Fulcrum has also been noted for its [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite|Guardian ECM]], which makes the tank an exceptional reconnaissance and spotter vehicle. + The Fulcrum has also been noted for its [[TAG]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite|Guardian ECM]], which makes the tank an exceptional reconnaissance and spotter vehicle. − Powering the Fulcrum is its 265-rated extralight engine, giving it incredible speed to outrun enemies it cannot outfight. The vehicle is protected by 10 tons of Standard Armor.<ref name=TRO3058U/> + Powering the Fulcrum is its 265-rated extralight engine, giving it incredible speed to out run enemies it can not out fight. The vehicle is protected by 10 tons of Standard Armor. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank II : Variant produced in 3067, the vehicle retains the TAG and Guardian ECM but drops the Large Laser and a [[Heat Sink]] for two additional medium lasers and an [[SRM 6|SRM 6 Launcher]] with a ton of ammunition. This gave the vehicle additional close quarters damage. BV (1.0) = 898,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 107</ref> BV (2.0) = 1248<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 114</ref> + * Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank II - Variant produced in 3067, the vehicle drops the Large Laser and a [[Heat Sink]] for an additional Medium Laser and [[SRM 6|SRM 6 Launcher]] with a ton of ammunition. This gave the vehicle additional close quarters damage. BV (1.0) = 898 − *; Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank III : This versions is refitted from a [[Alphard Trading Corporation|Alphard Trading]] field upgrade kit, equipped it with a [[Snub-Nose PPC]] and an [[MML-7]] rack, and is linked to a [[C3 slave]]; the TAG and Guardian ECM are retained and the armor is upgraded to [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] Armor.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190: "Old is the New New" - "Fulcrum III"</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,185<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 38</ref> + * Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank III - This versions is refitted from a [[Alphard Trading Corporation|Alphard Trading]] field upgrade kit, equipped it with a [[Snub-Nose PPC]] and an [[MML-7]] rack, and is linked to a [[C3 Slave]], the armor is upgraded to [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] Armor.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190, "Old is the New New" - "Fulcrum III"</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,185<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 38</ref> − *;Fulcrum X : Developed by Johnston Industries' [[Soong Garmen]] during the [[Jihad]], the Fulcrum X uses several [[Experimental Technology|experimental systems]] to survive on the battlefield. It carries a pair of [[Clan]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a single [[Magshot]] in the turret and a single Magshot covering the front arc. The tank's main defense is its high speed which has been upgraded with the use of a [[Supercharger]]. An [[Armored Motive System]] insures that the Fulcrum X will be able to survive hits that would kill other hovertanks. An [[Angel ECM Suite]] provides additional protection. In case enemy fire does hit the tank, it is protected with nine and a half tons of [[Reactive Armor]]. BV (2.0) = 1,686<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 9</ref> + * Fulcrum X - Developed by Johnston Industries during the [[Jihad]], the Fulcrum X uses several [[Experimental Technology|experimental systems]] to survive on the battlefield. It carries a pair of [[Clan]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a single [[Magshot]] in the turret and a single Magshot covering the front arc. The tank's main defense is its high speed which has been upgraded with the use of a [[Supercharger]]. An [[Armored Motive System]] insures that the Fulcrum X will be able to survive hits that would kill other hovertanks. An [[Angel ECM Suite]] provides additional protection. In case enemy fire does hit the tank, it is protected with nine and a half tons of [[Reactive Armor]]. BV (2.0) = 1,686<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 9</ref> − *;Fulcrum Hybrid : This production version of the Fulcrum X trades the XL engine of that model for a standard fusion engine. This was necessary as the cost of the Clan made Medium Pulse Lasers was so high. A pair of Magshots are in the turret, while another covers the front arc. Like the Fulcrum X the Hybrid uses an Armored Motive System to provide additional protection, and a Supercharger allows it to hit speeds of nearly 170 km/h. For protection the Fulcrum Hybrid carries ten tons of Reactive Armor and an Angel ECM Suite. BV (2.0) = 1,543<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 49</ref> + * Fulcrum Hybrid - This production version of the Fulcrum X trades the XL engine of that model for a standard fusion engine. This was necessary as the cost of the Clan made Medium Pulse Lasers was so high. A pair of Magshots is in the turret, while another covers the front arc. Like the Fulcrum X the Hybrid uses an Armored Motive System to provide additional protection, and a Supercharger allows it to hit speeds of nearly 170km/h. For protection the Fulcrum Hybrid carries ten tons of Reactive Armor and an Angel ECM Suite. BV (2.0) = 1,543<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 49</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The Fulcrum Hybrid variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> − * [[Easy to Maintain]] − * [[Non-Standard Parts]] − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Fulcrum.jpg|Original Fulcrum from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' − Fulcrum (Hybrid)_TROPrototypes.jpg|Fulcrum Hybrid from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' − Fulcrum CA.png|Fulcrum from ''[[MechWarrior: Counterassault|MWDA CA]]'' dossiers − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 70:
Line 45: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}}+ *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3058]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' + *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/counterassault_19.pdf Hendrene Michalik's Dossier from MWDA's counterassault]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' − {{div col end}}+ [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles]]
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| name = Fulcrum Hovertank | | name = Fulcrum Hovertank | ||
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| Mission = Reconnaissance <br/> Fast Strikes <br/> Patrol <br/> Artillery Spotter | | Mission = Reconnaissance <br/> Fast Strikes <br/> Patrol <br/> Artillery Spotter | ||
| Type = Hover | | Type = Hover | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = ??? |
| mass = 50 tons | | mass = 50 tons | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = StarSlab/11.5 Type HVA |
| − | | engine = [[Strand 265 XL]] | + | | engine = [[Strand 265 XL]] [[XL fusion engine|XL Fusion]] |
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| speed = 162 | | speed = 162 | ||
| Crew = 4 | | Crew = 4 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = [[Large Laser]] <br/> [[Medium Laser]] <br/> [[LRM 10]] |
| − | + | | BV (1.0) = ??? | |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | First brought into production by Cyclops Incorporation of [[Skye]] in [[3057]], the | + | First brought into production by Cyclops Incorporation of [[Skye]] in [[3057]], the Fulcrum Hover Tank prototypes had performed well enough during testing to get an initial order of 500 units from the [[Lyran Alliance]]. |
| − | The vehicle was initially stationed along the Alliance's Periphery and [[Free Worlds League]] borders, where its low maintenance needs were a boon for worlds that had not seen much of the newest technological advances. | + | The vehicle was initially stationed along the Alliance's Periphery and [[Free Worlds League]] borders, where its low maintenance needs were a boon for worlds that had not seen much of the newest technological advances. |
| − | By [[3067]], Johnson Industries of [[New Syrtis]] received a license from Cyclops to produce the vehicle because of the huge demands for it. | + | By [[3067]], Johnson Industries of [[New Syrtis]] received a license from Cyclops to produce the vehicle because of the huge demands for it. |
| − | The vehicle had continued to perform well during the [[FedCom Civil War]] and during the early Jihad, notably during Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek's]] [[Operation | + | The vehicle had continued to perform well during the [[FedCom Civil War]] and during the early Jihad, notably during Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek's]] [[Operation: Sovereign Justice|campaign]] against the [[Capellan Confederation]] as well as Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner's conflict with the Free Worlds League. |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | All of the Fulcrum's weaponry is mounted in its turret. Its main weapon is the | + | All of the Fulcrum's weaponry is mounted in its turret. Its main weapon is the Sunglow Type 2 Large Laser, backed up by a Diverse Optics Type 18 Medium Laser. For its long range firepower, the tank is equipped with a Delta Dart LRM 10 Launcher with 12 volleys of missiles. |
| − | The Fulcrum has also been noted for its [[ | + | The Fulcrum has also been noted for its [[TAG]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite|Guardian ECM]], which makes the tank an exceptional reconnaissance and spotter vehicle. |
| − | Powering the Fulcrum is its 265-rated extralight engine, giving it incredible speed to | + | Powering the Fulcrum is its 265-rated extralight engine, giving it incredible speed to out run enemies it can not out fight. The vehicle is protected by 10 tons of Standard Armor. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank II - Variant produced in 3067, the vehicle drops the Large Laser and a [[Heat Sink]] for an additional Medium Laser and [[SRM 6|SRM 6 Launcher]] with a ton of ammunition. This gave the vehicle additional close quarters damage. BV (1.0) = 898 |
| − | * | + | * Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank III - This versions is refitted from a [[Alphard Trading Corporation|Alphard Trading]] field upgrade kit, equipped it with a [[Snub-Nose PPC]] and an [[MML-7]] rack, and is linked to a [[C3 Slave]], the armor is upgraded to [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] Armor.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190, "Old is the New New" - "Fulcrum III"</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,185<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 38</ref> |
| − | * | + | * Fulcrum X - Developed by Johnston Industries during the [[Jihad]], the Fulcrum X uses several [[Experimental Technology|experimental systems]] to survive on the battlefield. It carries a pair of [[Clan]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a single [[Magshot]] in the turret and a single Magshot covering the front arc. The tank's main defense is its high speed which has been upgraded with the use of a [[Supercharger]]. An [[Armored Motive System]] insures that the Fulcrum X will be able to survive hits that would kill other hovertanks. An [[Angel ECM Suite]] provides additional protection. In case enemy fire does hit the tank, it is protected with nine and a half tons of [[Reactive Armor]]. BV (2.0) = 1,686<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 9</ref> |
| − | * | + | * Fulcrum Hybrid - This production version of the Fulcrum X trades the XL engine of that model for a standard fusion engine. This was necessary as the cost of the Clan made Medium Pulse Lasers was so high. A pair of Magshots is in the turret, while another covers the front arc. Like the Fulcrum X the Hybrid uses an Armored Motive System to provide additional protection, and a Supercharger allows it to hit speeds of nearly 170km/h. For protection the Fulcrum Hybrid carries ten tons of Reactive Armor and an Angel ECM Suite. BV (2.0) = 1,543<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 49</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: | + | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/counterassault_19.pdf Hendrene Michalik's Dossier from MWDA's counterassault]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' |
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[[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles]] | ||