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Line 1: − {{Otheruses|the combat vehicle|other uses|Glory}} {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Glory.gif | image = Glory.gif − | name = Glory heavy fire support vehicle + | name = Glory Heavy Fire Support Vehicle − | manufacturer = [[Johnston Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3067p24">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 24–25: "Glory Heavy Fire Support Vehicle"</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Johnston Industries]] − | production year=3067 − | 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 − | Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/>+ | cost = 6,154,025 C-bills − | cost = 5,647,125 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> + | mass = 85 − | mass = 85 tons<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> + | armor = Durallex Heavy [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − | armor = [[Durallex Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> + | engine = Strand 255 [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] − | engine = [[Strand 255]] [[Fusion engine|fusion]]<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"/> − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | speed = 54 | speed = 54 − | Crew = 6<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/> + | Crew = 6 | armament = | armament = − * 1x [[rotary autocannon/5]] + *1x [[Rotary Autocannon/5]] − * 2x [[LRM-15]] w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] + *2x [[LRM-15]]s w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] − * 2x [[ER Medium Laser]] + *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s − | BV (1.0) = 1,149<ref name="COp126">''Combat Operations'', p. 126</ref> + | BV (1.0) = 1,149 − | BV (2.0) = 1,684<ref name="TRO:3067p24"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 33</ref> + | BV (2.0) = ??? }} }} − == Description == + ==Description== − 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''' 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 material as they could get their hands on. Over the course of the [[Jihad]], hundreds of Glorys were produced, many of them operating with [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition. − 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"/> + 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 under-armored 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. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − 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"/> + 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 munitions in under a minute. For a maximum field of fire, it is mounted in a turret. Joining it in the turret is 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 Laser]]s. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; 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> + * Light Gauss Rifle - An earlier variant of the Glory 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. BV (1.0) = 915 − − *; 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> − − ==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 />+ *[[Combat Operations]], pg. 126 − + *[[Technical Readout: 3067]], pp. 24-25 − ==Bibliography==+ *[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/images/5/5c/Liao_Incursion_19.pdf MWDA House Liao's dossier of Anderson Glasper] − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' − [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] + [[Category:Assault Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:85 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:85 ton Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Assault Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles]] + [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]]
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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Glory.gif | | image = Glory.gif | ||
| − | | name = Glory | + | | name = Glory Heavy Fire Support Vehicle |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Johnston Industries]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Johnston Industries]] |
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| Mission = Fire Support | | Mission = Fire Support | ||
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
| − | + | | cost = 6,154,025 C-bills | |
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| − | | mass = 85 | + | | armor = Durallex Heavy [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | | armor = [[ | + | | engine = Strand 255 [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] |
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| speed = 54 | | speed = 54 | ||
| − | | Crew = 6 | + | | Crew = 6 |
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | * 1x [[ | + | *1x [[Rotary Autocannon/5]] |
| − | * 2x [[LRM-15]] w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] | + | *2x [[LRM-15]]s w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] |
| − | * 2x [[ER Medium Laser]] | + | *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 1,149 | + | | BV (1.0) = 1,149 |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = ??? |
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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 material as they could get their hands on. Over the course of the [[Jihad]], hundreds of Glorys were produced, many of them operating with [[Devlin Stone]]'s coalition. |
| − | 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 under-armored 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. |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The largest weapon on the Glory, and the reason for its existence, is the | + | 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 munitions in under a minute. For a maximum field of fire, it is mounted in a turret. Joining it in the turret is 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 Laser]]s. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | + | *[[Combat Operations]], pg. 126 | |
| − | + | *[[Technical Readout: 3067]], pp. 24-25 | |
| − | + | *[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/images/5/5c/Liao_Incursion_19.pdf MWDA House Liao's dossier of Anderson Glasper] | |
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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[[Category:85 ton Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:85 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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[[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]] | ||