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Produced by [[Bulldog Enterprises]] of [[Proserpina]], the '''Garrot''' is a post-[[Jihad]] design, and a militarised version of their [[SkyStar]] freighter. Lightly armored, and able to carry over half of its weight in cargo, the Garrot was designed as a military cargo carrier and is meant for use at the rear flank. After the invasion of the [[Republic of the Sphere]] when the HPG network went down, the design was acquired by many splinter factions and all of the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[House]]s.<ref name="TRO3145M_Garrot"/> | Produced by [[Bulldog Enterprises]] of [[Proserpina]], the '''Garrot''' is a post-[[Jihad]] design, and a militarised version of their [[SkyStar]] freighter. Lightly armored, and able to carry over half of its weight in cargo, the Garrot was designed as a military cargo carrier and is meant for use at the rear flank. After the invasion of the [[Republic of the Sphere]] when the HPG network went down, the design was acquired by many splinter factions and all of the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[House]]s.<ref name="TRO3145M_Garrot"/> | ||
| − | While intended to only support logistic operations of the military, the Garrot can also be very effective in so called "near-combat" applications. Examples of such great, but daring applications are numerous since its introduction to outside forces: these include ferrying artillery to support ground troops' advance, infiltrating facilities which mistake the VTOL for | + | While intended to only support logistic operations of the military, the Garrot can also be very effective in so called "near-combat" applications. Examples of such great, but daring applications are numerous since its introduction to outside forces: these include ferrying artillery to support ground troops' advance, infiltrating facilities which mistake the VTOL for its civilian counterpart, or even using it to drop fuel tanks on the advancing enemy out of desperation.<ref name="TRO3145M_Garrot"> ''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 12-13, "Garrot Superheavy Transport"</ref> |
| − | The [[Republic of the Sphere]] uses the Garrot as the backbone of its aerial transport units. | + | The [[Republic of the Sphere]] uses the Garrot as the backbone of its aerial transport units. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
Revision as of 07:21, 1 July 2013
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| Garrot Superheavy Transport | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Bulldog Enterprises[1] |
| Mission | Transport |
| Type | VTOL |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Armor | Bulldog Lite Plate |
| Engine | Bulldog EcoBust 10 ICE |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Crew | 1 |
| Communications System | O/P R Janxiir |
| Targeting Tracking System | O/P 100 Basic |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 316[1] |
Description
Produced by Bulldog Enterprises of Proserpina, the Garrot is a post-Jihad design, and a militarised version of their SkyStar freighter. Lightly armored, and able to carry over half of its weight in cargo, the Garrot was designed as a military cargo carrier and is meant for use at the rear flank. After the invasion of the Republic of the Sphere when the HPG network went down, the design was acquired by many splinter factions and all of the Inner Sphere's Houses.[1]
While intended to only support logistic operations of the military, the Garrot can also be very effective in so called "near-combat" applications. Examples of such great, but daring applications are numerous since its introduction to outside forces: these include ferrying artillery to support ground troops' advance, infiltrating facilities which mistake the VTOL for its civilian counterpart, or even using it to drop fuel tanks on the advancing enemy out of desperation.[1]
The Republic of the Sphere uses the Garrot as the backbone of its aerial transport units.
Armament
The Garrot's only weapons are a pair of Bulldog Light Machine Guns mounted in a chin turret. 6.5 tons of armor ensure adequate protection for the vehicle, but it still is ill-suited for military engagements.[1]
Variants
No variants of the Garrot are known to exist.
Design Quirks
The Garrot is subject to the following Design Quirks:[1]