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The '''Magi''' was created by [[Killosh Industries]] in response to the [[SLDF]]'s needs for a better infantry support vehicle to handle increasing unrest in the [[Periphery]] territories. | The '''Magi''' was created by [[Killosh Industries]] in response to the [[SLDF]]'s needs for a better infantry support vehicle to handle increasing unrest in the [[Periphery]] territories. | ||
− | The | + | The ''Magi's'' creation was temporary shadowed by scandal which involved an officer in Quartermaster Command and Killosh's CEO. However, the vehicle performance put all doubts about vehicle abilities aside. The vehicle enter production in [[2727]], However Killosh's sales of the faltered prior to fall of the League and resulting it entering in to bankruptcy. |
− | The vehicle | + | The vehicle assigned to the SLDF Mechanized Infantry Divisions serving in the Periphery, where it heavy armor and good performance worked well. However, it did not fair as well during General Kerensky's war to liberate [[Terran Hegemony]] from [[Stephan Amaris]] and his Rims World Army. |
− | The vehicle faded from use and memory during the [[Succession Wars era]]. It later found service again in 31st Century with [[ComStar]]'s [[Com Guard]] in fighting on [[Tukayyid]]. The vehicle was highly successful in the Guard's [[Combined Arms|combined arms]] doctrine. | + | The vehicle faded from use and memory during the [[Succession Wars era]]. It was later found service again in [[31st Century]] with [[ComStar]]'s [[Com Guard]] in fighting on [[Tukayyid]]. The vehicle was highly successful in the Guard's [[Combined Arms|combined arms]] doctrine. After assassination of Primus Watery and mass desertions, many of the vehicles found their way into hands of the [[Word of Blake]]. They were later put into service for [[Protectorate Militias|Protectorate Militia's]] combined arms regiments. The vehicle was updated to help with those Militia's urban policing on many of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate|Word of Blake Protectorate's]] worlds.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'' page 114 - Deployment - Vehicle becomes part of Word of Blake Protectorate forces.</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
− | The Magi is armed with three Medium Lasers | + | The Magi is armed with three Medium Lasers; single laser mounted in front, and single laser found on both sides of the vehicle. The Magi's lack of a turret gave the vehicle it an unusual profile. The vehicle's anti-infantry capacities include pair of Machine Guns mounted in front. The tank's 2 tons of machine gun ammunition is protected by [[CASE]]. The vehicle has 9.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protecting it hull. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | * '''Magi (UCSV) -''' This is a field modification of the | + | * '''Magi (UCSV) -''' This is a field modification of the original Magi vehicle which were in service of the [[Word of Blake]]. The vehicle's engine is swapped out for a [[Light Fusion Engine|Light variant]]. While its laser weaponry remains the same, its front mounted machine guns have been increased 4 and they have been bundled into a [[Machine Gun Array]]. The ammunition was also increased to three tons. The most significant modification includes installation of a six-ton Infantry bay in rear of the vehicle. The Magi's targeting and spotting abilities were enhanced. Also, to allow overall targeting for Level II formations, a [[C3i Computer]] is installed. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = ???? |
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Magi | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Killosh Industries |
Mission | Infantry Support Vehicle, Urban Combat Vehicle |
Type | Tracked |
Cost | 3,585,867 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 70 tons |
Armor | Killosh Xtra-Weave Ferro-Fibrous |
Engine | Magna 350 Fusion Engine |
Speed | 86 km/h |
Crew | 5 |
Armament | |
BV (1.0) | 395 |
BV (2.0) | 798 |
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Description
The Magi was created by Killosh Industries in response to the SLDF's needs for a better infantry support vehicle to handle increasing unrest in the Periphery territories.
The Magi's creation was temporary shadowed by scandal which involved an officer in Quartermaster Command and Killosh's CEO. However, the vehicle performance put all doubts about vehicle abilities aside. The vehicle enter production in 2727, However Killosh's sales of the faltered prior to fall of the League and resulting it entering in to bankruptcy.
The vehicle assigned to the SLDF Mechanized Infantry Divisions serving in the Periphery, where it heavy armor and good performance worked well. However, it did not fair as well during General Kerensky's war to liberate Terran Hegemony from Stephan Amaris and his Rims World Army.
The vehicle faded from use and memory during the Succession Wars era. It was later found service again in 31st Century with ComStar's Com Guard in fighting on Tukayyid. The vehicle was highly successful in the Guard's combined arms doctrine. After assassination of Primus Watery and mass desertions, many of the vehicles found their way into hands of the Word of Blake. They were later put into service for Protectorate Militia's combined arms regiments. The vehicle was updated to help with those Militia's urban policing on many of the Word of Blake Protectorate's worlds.[1]
Armament
The Magi is armed with three Medium Lasers; single laser mounted in front, and single laser found on both sides of the vehicle. The Magi's lack of a turret gave the vehicle it an unusual profile. The vehicle's anti-infantry capacities include pair of Machine Guns mounted in front. The tank's 2 tons of machine gun ammunition is protected by CASE. The vehicle has 9.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protecting it hull.
Variants
- Magi (UCSV) - This is a field modification of the original Magi vehicle which were in service of the Word of Blake. The vehicle's engine is swapped out for a Light variant. While its laser weaponry remains the same, its front mounted machine guns have been increased 4 and they have been bundled into a Machine Gun Array. The ammunition was also increased to three tons. The most significant modification includes installation of a six-ton Infantry bay in rear of the vehicle. The Magi's targeting and spotting abilities were enhanced. Also, to allow overall targeting for Level II formations, a C3i Computer is installed. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = ????
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade page 114 - Deployment - Vehicle becomes part of Word of Blake Protectorate forces.