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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Glory.gif | | image = Glory.gif | ||
| − | | name = Glory | + | | name = Glory heavy fire support vehicle |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Johnston Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3067p24">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. | + | | manufacturer = [[Johnston Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3067p24">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 24–25: "Glory Heavy Fire Support Vehicle"</ref> |
| production year=3067 | | production year=3067 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4219/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference= <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4219/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Mission = Fire Support | | Mission = Fire Support | ||
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
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| cost = 5,647,125 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | | cost = 5,647,125 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
| mass = 85 tons<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> | | mass = 85 tons<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> | ||
| − | | armor = [[Durallex Heavy | + | | armor = [[Durallex Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> |
| − | | engine = [[Strand 255]] [[Fusion | + | | engine = [[Strand 255]] [[Fusion engine|fusion]]<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> |
| comsys = [[CommuTech Multichannel w/Guardian ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> | | comsys = [[CommuTech Multichannel w/Guardian ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> | ||
| T&T = [[BlazeFire Ranging System Type 3]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> | | T&T = [[BlazeFire Ranging System Type 3]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| − | | speed = 54 | + | | speed = 54 |
| Crew = 6<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> | | Crew = 6<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | *1x [[ | + | * 1x [[rotary autocannon/5]] |
| − | *2x [[LRM-15]] | + | * 2x [[LRM-15]] w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] |
| − | *2x [[ER Medium Laser]] | + | * 2x [[ER Medium Laser]] |
| BV (1.0) = 1,149<ref name="COp126">''Combat Operations'', p. 126</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 1,149<ref name="COp126">''Combat Operations'', p. 126</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,684<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 33</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,684<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 33</ref> | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''Glory''' | + | The '''Glory heavy fire support vehicle''' began as a larger version of the [[Goblin]] infantry support vehicle, but evolved through the design process into a [[combat vehicle]] all its own. The genesis of the Glory lies in [[3063]] when the then-[[AFFC]] asked manufacturers to create a vehicle platform for their new rotary autocannon. [[Johnston Industries]] decided to create a fire support model, as they believed one was necessary for front-line units. The onset of the [[FedCom Civil War]] delayed production until late [[3067]], as all sides wanted as much matériel as they could get their hands on.<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> Over the course of the [[Jihad]], hundreds of Glorys were produced, many of them operating with [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition.<ref name=DADossiers141>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 141: "Anderson Glasper"</ref> |
| − | The Glory is a slow vehicle, topping out at only 54 km/h. This is rarely seen as much of a detriment, however, as it is supposed to stay in the rear. Fourteen tons of armor provide significant protection, though the rear is | + | The Glory is a slow vehicle, topping out at only 54 km/h. This is rarely seen as much of a detriment, however, as it is supposed to stay in the rear. Fourteen tons of armor provide significant protection, though the rear is underarmored when compared to the rest of the vehicle, further reinforcing the notion that the Glory needs to keep to the rear echelon. A [[Guardian ECM Suite]] provides additional protection against enemy electronics.<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> |
| − | == Weapons and Equipment == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | The largest weapon on the Glory, and the reason for its existence, is the Mydron Tornado [[ | + | The largest weapon on the Glory, and the reason for its existence, is the [[Mydron Tornado]] [[rotary autocannon/5]]. The crew must be careful with its ammunition supply, however, as the autocannon can run out of ammunition in under a minute. For maximum field of fire, it is mounted in a turret. Joining it in the turret are twin [[Coventry Star Fire]] [[LRM-15]] launchers, each of which is made more accurate with the addition of an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]]. Four tons of ammo keep the missile launchers in good supply. For backup, the Glory carries a pair of front-mounted [[Diverse Optis (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s.<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> |
| − | == Variants == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | *;Light Gauss : An earlier variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3067]]<ref name="MUL2"/> | + | *; Light Gauss : An earlier variant of the Glory developed in [[Introduction Year::3067]]<ref name="MUL2"/> called for the missile launchers and a [[Light Gauss Rifle]] imported from the [[Free Worlds League]]. Two tons of ammunition kept the rifle well supplied, but the cost of importing it proved prohibitive. In addition, the lack of backup weaponry left this variant vulnerable should an enemy manage to close with it.<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> BV (1.0) = 915;<ref name="COp126"/> BV (2.0) = 1,450<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 35</ref><ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4218/glory-heavy-fire-support-vehicle-light-gauss/ MUL online entry for the Glory (Light Gauss) variant]</ref> |
| − | *;Arrow IV : This [[Introduction Year::3080]]<ref name="MUL3"/> version of the Glory is protected by seventeen tons of [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The standard turret weapons have been replaced by an [[Arrow IV]] launcher, single ER Medium Laser, and a [[ | + | *; Arrow IV : This [[Introduction Year::3080]]<ref name="MUL3"/> version of the Glory is protected by seventeen tons of [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The standard turret weapons have been replaced by an [[Arrow IV]] launcher, single ER Medium Laser, and a [[plasma rifle]]. Two more ER Medium Lasers cover the front arc, while a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] disrupts enemy electronics systems. BV (2.0) = 1,704<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 34</ref><ref name="MUL3">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5739/glory-heavy-fire-support-vehicle-arrow-iv/ MUL online entry for the Glory (Arrow IV) variant]</ref> |
| − | *;3090 Upgrade : This Glory variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3090]]<ref name="MUL4"/> is based on the Arrow IV model. It carries the same weaponry as the standard Glory, but also uses a Beagle Active Probe, C3 Slave unit, and Targeting Computer. BV (2.0) = 1,980<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 66</ref><ref name="MUL4">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6803/glory-heavy-fire-support-vehicle-3090-upgrade/ MUL online entry for the Glory (3090 Upgrade) variant]</ref> | + | *; 3090 Upgrade : This Glory variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3090]]<ref name="MUL4"/> is based on the Arrow IV model. It carries the same weaponry as the standard Glory, but also uses a Beagle Active Probe, C3 Slave unit, and Targeting Computer. BV (2.0) = 1,980<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 66</ref><ref name="MUL4">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6803/glory-heavy-fire-support-vehicle-3090-upgrade/ MUL online entry for the Glory (3090 Upgrade) variant]</ref> |
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Glory.gif|Original Glory from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' | ||
| + | File:Glory LI.png|Glory from [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game|MWDA]]'s miniature set ''[[MechWarrior: Liao Incursion|Liao Incursion]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[ | + | * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' |
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category:Combat Vehicles | + | |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:85 ton Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Assault Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | + | [[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles]] | |
Latest revision as of 15:50, 7 April 2024
- This article is about the combat vehicle. For other uses, see Glory.
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| Glory heavy fire support vehicle | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Johnston Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3067[2] |
| Mission | Fire Support |
| Type | Tracked |
| Cost | 5,647,125 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Mass | 85 tons[1] |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Strand 255 fusion[1] |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Crew | 6[1] |
| Communications System | CommuTech Multichannel w/Guardian ECM Suite[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | BlazeFire Ranging System Type 3 w/Artemis IV FCS[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,149[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,684[1][2][4] |
Description[edit]
The Glory heavy fire support vehicle began as a larger version of the Goblin infantry support vehicle, but evolved through the design process into a combat vehicle all its own. The genesis of the Glory lies in 3063 when the then-AFFC asked manufacturers to create a vehicle platform for their new rotary autocannon. Johnston Industries decided to create a fire support model, as they believed one was necessary for front-line units. The onset of the FedCom Civil War delayed production until late 3067, as all sides wanted as much matériel as they could get their hands on.[1] Over the course of the Jihad, hundreds of Glorys were produced, many of them operating with Devlin Stone's coalition.[5]
The Glory is a slow vehicle, topping out at only 54 km/h. This is rarely seen as much of a detriment, however, as it is supposed to stay in the rear. Fourteen tons of armor provide significant protection, though the rear is underarmored when compared to the rest of the vehicle, further reinforcing the notion that the Glory needs to keep to the rear echelon. A Guardian ECM Suite provides additional protection against enemy electronics.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The largest weapon on the Glory, and the reason for its existence, is the Mydron Tornado rotary autocannon/5. The crew must be careful with its ammunition supply, however, as the autocannon can run out of ammunition in under a minute. For maximum field of fire, it is mounted in a turret. Joining it in the turret are twin Coventry Star Fire LRM-15 launchers, each of which is made more accurate with the addition of an Artemis IV Fire Control System. Four tons of ammo keep the missile launchers in good supply. For backup, the Glory carries a pair of front-mounted Diverse Optics ER Medium Lasers.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Light Gauss
- An earlier variant of the Glory developed in 3067[6] called for the missile launchers and a Light Gauss Rifle imported from the Free Worlds League. Two tons of ammunition kept the rifle well supplied, but the cost of importing it proved prohibitive. In addition, the lack of backup weaponry left this variant vulnerable should an enemy manage to close with it.[1] BV (1.0) = 915;[3] BV (2.0) = 1,450[7][6]
- Arrow IV
- This 3080[8] version of the Glory is protected by seventeen tons of Light Ferro-Fibrous armor. The standard turret weapons have been replaced by an Arrow IV launcher, single ER Medium Laser, and a plasma rifle. Two more ER Medium Lasers cover the front arc, while a Guardian ECM Suite disrupts enemy electronics systems. BV (2.0) = 1,704[9][8]
Gallery[edit]
Original Glory from TRO:3067
Glory from MWDA's miniature set Liao Incursion
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 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 24–25: "Glory Heavy Fire Support Vehicle"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Glory (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 126
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 33
- ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 141: "Anderson Glasper"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the Glory (Light Gauss) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 35
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 MUL online entry for the Glory (Arrow IV) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 34
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 MUL online entry for the Glory (3090 Upgrade) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 66