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Line 1: {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Maingauche.gif | image = Maingauche.gif − | name = Main Gauche light support tank + | name = Main Gauche Light Support Tank − | manufacturer = [[Brooks Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:3067p10+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 10-11, "Main Gauche Light Support Tank"</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Brooks Incorporated]] − | production year=3064 − | year reference=<ref name="MUL1">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4569/ MUL online entry for the {{PAGENAME}}]</ref> | Mission = Fire Support | Mission = Fire Support | Type = Tracked | Type = Tracked − | cost = 806,000 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> + | cost = 832,650 C-bills − | mass = 30 tons<ref name="TRO:3067p10+"/> + | mass = 30 − | armor = [[Jolassa 320]]<ref name="TRO:3067p10+"/> + | armor = Jolassa 320 − | engine = [[GM 120]] [[fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3067p10+"/> + | engine = 120 GM [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] − | comsys = [[Garret T21-C]]<ref name="TRO:3067p10+"/> − | T&T= [[Corean B-Tech]]<ref name="TRO:3067p10+"/> − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | speed = 64 | speed = 64 − | Crew = 2<ref name="TRO:3067p10+"/> + | Crew = 2 | armament = | armament = − * 1x [[Light Gauss Rifle]] + *1x [[Light Gauss Rifle]] − * 2x [[Machine Gun]] + *2x [[Machine Gun]]s − | BV (1.0) = 295<ref name="COp129">''Combat Operations'', p. 129</ref> + | BV (1.0) = 295 − | BV (2.0) = 464<ref name="TRO:3067p10+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 10</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 464 }} }} − == Description == + ==Description== − The '''Main Gauche''' light support tank is a fire support companion to [[Brooks Incorporated]]'s [[Galleon]]. Though slower—topping out at only 64 km/h—five tons of armor protect it. The Main Gauche was actually submitted to the [[Free Worlds League Military]] because that organization was looking for a tank with long range capability. It finally reached full production in [[3064]].<ref name="TRO:3067p10+"/> + The '''Main Gauche''' Light Support Tank is a fire support companion to [[Brooks Incorporated]]'s [[Galleon]]. Though slower, topping out at only 64 km/h, five tons of armor protect it. The Main Gauche was actually submitted to the [[Free Worlds League Military]] because that organization was looking for a tank with long range capability. It finally reached full production in [[3064]]. − == Weapons and Equipment == + ==Armament== − The main gun of the Main Gauche is an Imperator Type II [[Light Gauss Rifle]], a weapon that has an incredible range. The single magazine carries a ton of ammunition. In order to mount this, however, the tank forgoes speed, armor, a turret, and close-range weaponry. Its only backup is a pair of Voelkers [[Machine Gun]]s, which are only a credible threat to unarmored [[infantry]].<ref name="TRO:3067p10+"/> + The main gun of the Main Gauche is an Imperator Type II [[Light Gauss Rifle]], a weapon that has an incredible range. In order to mount this, however, the tank forgoes speed, armor, a turret, and close-range weaponry. Its only backup is a pair of Voelkers [[Machine Gun]]s, which are only a credible threat to unarmored [[infantry]]. <ref> RS 3067 p. 8 </ref> − == Variants == + ==Variants== − *; C3 : This variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3066]]<ref name="MUL2"/> removes the Machine Guns to add a [[C3 slave unit]] and an [[ER Small Laser]]. While this lessens short-range damage potential, it makes the Light Gauss Rifle much more accurate if another unit in its C3 network is close to the Main Gauche's target. This makes it even more advantageous for the light tank to stay at extreme range<ref name="TRO:3067p10+"/>. BV (1.0) = 302 (C3: 62)<ref name="COp129"/>, BV (2.0) = 472<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 11</ref><ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4568/main-gauche-light-support-tank-c3/ MUL online date for the Main Gauche (C3) variant]</ref> + * C3 - This variant removes the Machine Guns to add a [[C3 Slave Unit]] and an [[ER Small Laser]]. While this lessens short-range damage potential, it makes the Light Gauss Rifle much more accurate if another unit in its C3 network is close to the Main Gauche's target. This makes it even more advantageous for the light tank to stay at extreme range. BV (1.0) = 302 (C3: 62); BV (2.0) = 472 (C3: 62) <ref> RS 3067 p. 9 </ref> − *;XL : This variant also developed in [[Introduction Year::3066]]<ref name="MUL3"/> upgrades the engine to an [[Extralight fusion engine|extralight]]. The weight saved allows the Main Gauche's speed to be upgraded to a max of 97 km/h. It also adds a slight amount of armor. Though this is clearly an advantageous upgrade, it also increases the expense of the tank considerably<ref name="TRO:3067p10+"/>. BV (1.0) = 375<ref name="COp129"/>, BV (2.0) = 585<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 13</ref><ref name="MUL3">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4570/main-gauche-light-support-tank-xl/ MUL online date for the Main Gauche (XL) variant]</ref> + * XL - This variant upgrades the engine to an [[Fusion Engine - XL|Extralight]]. The weight saved allows the Main Gauche's speed to be upgraded to a max of 97 km/h. It also adds a slight amount of armor. Though this is clearly an advantageous upgrade, it also increases the expense of the tank considerably. BV (1.0) = 375; BV (2.0) = 585 + <ref> RS 3067 p. 9 </ref> − *; IFV : Based on the XL variant, this version introduced in [[Introduction Year::3081]]<ref name="MUL4"/> is equipped with a four ton infantry compartment. The weapons have been removed and replaced by a forward-mounted [[plasma rifle]] with 2 tons of ammo and two [[Light Machine Gun]]s. Another Light Machine Gun covers the right and left side of the tank. It also carries some additional armor. BV (2.0) = 725<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 12</ref><ref name="MUL4">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5727/main-gauche-light-support-tank-ifv/ MUL online date for the Main Gauche (IFV) variant]</ref>+ ==References== − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Maingauche.gif|Original Main Gauche from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' − </gallery> − − == References == <references /> <references /> − + *[[Combat Operations]], pg. 129 − == Bibliography ==+ *[[Technical Readout: 3067]], pp. 10-11 − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' − [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Main Gauche]] + [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles|Main Gauche]] + [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:30 ton Combat Vehicles|Main Gauche]] + [[Category:30 ton Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles|Main Gauche]] + [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles|Main Gauche]] + [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Free Worlds League Combat Vehicles|Main Gauche]] + [[Category:Free Worlds League Combat Vehicles]]
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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Maingauche.gif | | image = Maingauche.gif | ||
| − | | name = Main Gauche | + | | name = Main Gauche Light Support Tank |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Brooks Incorporated]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Brooks Incorporated]] |
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| Mission = Fire Support | | Mission = Fire Support | ||
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
| − | | cost = | + | | cost = 832,650 C-bills |
| − | | mass = 30 | + | | mass = 30 |
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = Jolassa 320 |
| − | | engine = | + | | engine = 120 GM [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] |
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| speed = 64 | | speed = 64 | ||
| − | | Crew = 2 | + | | Crew = 2 |
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | * 1x [[Light Gauss Rifle]] | + | *1x [[Light Gauss Rifle]] |
| − | * 2x [[Machine Gun]] | + | *2x [[Machine Gun]]s |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 295 | + | | BV (1.0) = 295 |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 464 | + | | BV (2.0) = 464 |
}} | }} | ||
| − | == Description == | + | ==Description== |
| − | The '''Main Gauche''' | + | The '''Main Gauche''' Light Support Tank is a fire support companion to [[Brooks Incorporated]]'s [[Galleon]]. Though slower, topping out at only 64 km/h, five tons of armor protect it. The Main Gauche was actually submitted to the [[Free Worlds League Military]] because that organization was looking for a tank with long range capability. It finally reached full production in [[3064]]. |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The main gun of the Main Gauche is an Imperator Type II [[Light Gauss Rifle]], a weapon that has an incredible range | + | The main gun of the Main Gauche is an Imperator Type II [[Light Gauss Rifle]], a weapon that has an incredible range. In order to mount this, however, the tank forgoes speed, armor, a turret, and close-range weaponry. Its only backup is a pair of Voelkers [[Machine Gun]]s, which are only a credible threat to unarmored [[infantry]]. <ref> RS 3067 p. 8 </ref> |
| − | == Variants == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | * | + | * C3 - This variant removes the Machine Guns to add a [[C3 Slave Unit]] and an [[ER Small Laser]]. While this lessens short-range damage potential, it makes the Light Gauss Rifle much more accurate if another unit in its C3 network is close to the Main Gauche's target. This makes it even more advantageous for the light tank to stay at extreme range. BV (1.0) = 302 (C3: 62); BV (2.0) = 472 (C3: 62) <ref> RS 3067 p. 9 </ref> |
| − | * | + | * XL - This variant upgrades the engine to an [[Fusion Engine - XL|Extralight]]. The weight saved allows the Main Gauche's speed to be upgraded to a max of 97 km/h. It also adds a slight amount of armor. Though this is clearly an advantageous upgrade, it also increases the expense of the tank considerably. BV (1.0) = 375; BV (2.0) = 585 |
| + | <ref> RS 3067 p. 9 </ref> | ||
| − | + | ==References== | |
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| − | == References == | ||
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| − | + | *[[Combat Operations]], pg. 129 | |
| − | + | *[[Technical Readout: 3067]], pp. 10-11 | |
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| − | [[Category:Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:30 ton Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:30 ton Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Free Worlds League Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Free Worlds League Combat Vehicles]] |