J-37 Ordnance Transport

J-37 Ordnance Transport
Production information
Manufacturer	Ceres Metals
Production Year	3079
Mission	Ammunition Transport
Type	Wheeled
Technical specifications
Mass	50 Tons
Armor	Star Slab/3
Engine	80 VOX Fusion engine
Speed	86 km/h
Crew	3
Communications System	Unspecified
Targeting Tracking System	Unspecified
Heat Sinks	2 single
Armament	1x ER small laser
BV (1.0)	80
BV (2.0)	351

Description

The J-37 Ordnance Transport is a support vehicle used for resupplying military units in the field. Based on the earlier J-27 ordnance transport, it has been produced in the Capellan Confederation by Ceres Metals since the twenty-eighth century, though production was halted by the Succession Wars. In response to the failings of the J-27, the J-37 is larger, with the ability to carry 17 tons of cargo, and is better protected, replacing the vulnerable trailer with an enclosed hold. It also comes with a one-ton infantry transport bay and carries 5.5 tons of combat-grade armor. The vehicle's high speed, powered by a fusion engine, allows it to quickly get to its destination and, if necessary, flee from the enemy.

Weapons and Equipment

The vehicle is only armed with an ER small laser, meant to provide limited self-protection, manned by a dedicated gunner.

Variants

When originally produced, the J-37 was armed with only a small laser, as well as a weaker frame and armoring. When production restarted in 3076, the vehicle was heavily upgraded to its current configuration.

Notes

• Originally created by WizKids' MechWarrior: Dark Age - Death from Above game set. Additional rules and record sheets were provided following the release of Technical Readout: 3085 and Record Sheets: 3085.

Bibliography

• Bannson's Raiders - Basil "The Edge" Kozaka's Dossier from MechWarrior Dark Age - Death From Above
• Technical Readout: 3085