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==Description==
 
==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 [[Great Houses|Houses]].<ref name="TRO3145M_Garrot"/>
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Produced by [[Bulldog Enterprises]] of [[Proserpina]], the '''Garrot''' was a post-[[Jihad]] design, 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 for use in rear areas. After the invasion of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], the design was acquired by many splinter factions and all of the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[Great Houses|Houses]].<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 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>  
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While primarily intended to support logistic operations, the Garrot could also be effective in so-called "near-combat" applications. These included ferrying of artillery to support ground troops' advance, infiltration of facilities disguised as its civilian counterpart, or even use as an improvised bomber. <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.
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The Garrot formed the backbone of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]'s aerial transport units.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==

Revision as of 17:52, 29 November 2017

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Garrot Superheavy Transport
Production information
Manufacturer Bulldog Enterprises[1]
Production Year 3125[2]
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

2 Light Machine Guns

BV (2.0) 316[1][3]


Description

Produced by Bulldog Enterprises of Proserpina, the Garrot was a post-Jihad design, 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 for use in rear areas. After the invasion of the Republic of the Sphere, the design was acquired by many splinter factions and all of the Inner Sphere's Houses.[1]

While primarily intended to support logistic operations, the Garrot could also be effective in so-called "near-combat" applications. These included ferrying of artillery to support ground troops' advance, infiltration of facilities disguised as its civilian counterpart, or even use as an improvised bomber. [1]

The Garrot formed the backbone of the Republic of the Sphere's aerial transport units.

Weapons and Equipment

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]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 12-13, "Garrot Superheavy Transport"
  2. online date for the Garrot
  3. Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 23

Bibliography