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{{otheruses|Marksman artillery tank|the Marksman M1 MBT|Marksman M1}}
 
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| image = Marksman_TRO2750.jpg
 
| name = Marksman
 
| name = Marksman
 
| manufacturer = [[Grumman Industries]]
 
| manufacturer = [[Grumman Industries]]
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| production year=2702
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2077/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Mission = Artillery Fire Support
 
| Mission = Artillery Fire Support
 
| Type = Tracked
 
| Type = Tracked
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| cost = 2,938,925 C-bills
 
| mass = 65 Tons
 
| mass = 65 Tons
 
| armor = Grumman CRT [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
 
| armor = Grumman CRT [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
 
| engine = [[Magnus 260]] [[Fusion Engine]]
 
| engine = [[Magnus 260]] [[Fusion Engine]]
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| comsys = [[O/P GRD 300]]
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| T&T = [[O/P GRD059]]
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| heat sinks = 10
 
| speed = 65 Kph
 
| speed = 65 Kph
 
| Crew = 4
 
| Crew = 4
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*[[Sniper Artillery Piece]]
 
*[[Sniper Artillery Piece]]
 
*[[Large Laser|RAMTech 500 Large Laser]]
 
*[[Large Laser|RAMTech 500 Large Laser]]
| BV (1.0) = 392
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| BV (1.0) = 392<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref>
| BV (2.0) = ???
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| BV (2.0) = 688<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgraded'', pp. 172-173, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 200</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Star League era fire support vehicle was created to carry the newly designed & Sniper Artillery Piece.  Initially the vehicle was to use older [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle]]'s chassis, but weight of the sniper forced the designers to start with new design.
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The [[Star League]]-era '''Marksman''' was created as a fire support vehicle, specifically to carry the newly designed [[Sniper Artillery Piece]].  Initially, the vehicle was to use the older [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle]]'s chassis, but the weight of the Sniper forced the designers to start with a new design.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 108-109, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 212-213, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref>
  
Being the successor to the Thor, the designer improved on it by giving it tracks instead of its predcessor's wheeled configuration.  The tracks gave the Marksman more stablity and more all-terrian ablities.  The vehicle, due to the Sniper's short-range, the vehicle is likely be involved direct combat. A secondary combat computer was installed to allow the Sniper to be used in direct-fire situations.
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As a successor to the Thor, the designers improved the design by trading the previous wheeled configuration for tracks.  The tracks gave the ''Marksman'' more stability, as well as increased all-terrain capabilities.  The short range of the Sniper means that the vehicle is more likely to be involved in direct combat than most artillery pieces. Correspondingly, a secondary combat computer was added to allow the Sniper to be used in direct-fire situations, as well as constructing the vehicle with seven and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, most of it concentrated on the front.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/>
 
 
The vehicle enter services with Star League in [[2702]].
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Star League & Succession War Eras===
 
===Star League & Succession War Eras===
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The vehicle entered service with the [[Star League Defense Force]] in [[2702]] and became its standard medium artillery piece.  Unfortunately, the vehicle suffered from an early design flaw: due to faulty track locks, the vehicle tended to throw its tracks at flank speeds. The designers corrected the flaw, but over a thousand production units had been built before it was remedied. Although some of the original production vehicles were retrofitted, many never received the fix.<ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/>
  
The vehicle did suffer from early design flaw due to its faulty track locks, causing the vehicle throw its tracks at flank speeds. The designer corrected the design flaw but over thousand production units had been built until it was caught. Only some of the original production vehicles were retrofitted with fix.
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Because of their poor reputation many of these ''Marksman'' were stripped for spare parts through the Succession Wars. The vehicle faded from service by the end of the [[Third Succession War]]. Only one surviving vehicle was left in service of a planetary militia in the [[Magistracy of Canopus]].
 
 
The end of the [[Succession Wars]] there were some of these vehicles that survived.  However, many believe these vehicles to be worthless, due to not knowing about improvements to correct the vehicle flaw. This caused many of the Marksman to be stripped for spare parts.
 
 
 
The vehicle faded from service by th end of the [[Third Succession War]]. Only one surviving vehicle was left in service of a planetary milita in the [[Magistracy of Canopus]].
 
  
 
===Late 31st Century===
 
===Late 31st Century===
The original manufacture, Grumman Industries merged with CRI Mechanical becoming [[GrummanCRI]]. Newly merged corporation created resigned Marksman tankGrummanCGI setup new manfacturing plant on [[Melissa]] for service of the [[Lyran Alliance]] by late [[3060s]].  The vehicles was being deployed to borders with [[Clan Jade Falcon OZ]].
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Grumman Industries, the original manufacturer of the ''Marksman'', merged with CRI Mechanical becoming [[Grumman-CRI]]. One of its first actions was to redesign the ''Marksman'' chassisGrumman-CRI built a new manufacturing plant on [[Melissia]] for service of the [[Lyran Alliance]] by the late [[3060]]s, and ''Marksmans'' were being deployed to the borders adjoining the [[Clan Jade Falcon Occupation Zone|Clan Jade Falcon OZ]].<ref name=TRO3050U/>
  
==Armament==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
The Marksman features it main battery, the Sniper Artillery Piece. The vehicle carrys for 20 rounds of ammunition for the Sniper.  For defensive purposes, its has turreted mounted Large Laser.
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The ''Marksman's'' primary feature is its main battery, the [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]. The vehicle carries 20 rounds of ammunition for the Sniper.  For defensive purposes, it also has a turret-mounted Large Laser.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*'''Marksman (Light PPC) - '''Armed with Sniper Artillery piece, the Lyran built variant replaces the original Large Laser for [[LPPC|Light Particle Projector Cannon]]. Enhancing is close in defense, the vehicle is equipt with four [[Heavy Machine Gun|Heavy Machine Guns]], with two mounted front and two mount in the turret. The vehicle is re-engined with a [[Light Fusion Engine]].
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*;Marksman (Light PPC) : Armed with a Sniper Artillery piece, this Lyran-built [[3068]] variant swaps the original Large Laser for a [[LPPC|Light Particle Projector Cannon]]. Enhancing its close-in defense, the vehicle is equipped with four [[Heavy Machine Gun|Heavy Machine Guns]], two mounted in the front and two mounted in the turret. The original Magnus-260 was replaced with a [[Light Fusion Engine]]. BV (2.0) = 684<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 201</ref>
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*;Marksman (AC) : Similar to the [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor AC refit]], this [[2801]] version of the ''Marksman'' replaces the Sniper Artillery piece with an [[Autocannon/20]], three [[Rocket Launcher 10|ten tube Rocket Launchers]], and two [[Rocket Launcher 15|fifteen tube Rocket Launchers]]. The large laser remains, and three tons of autocannon ammunition allow the Marksman to terrorize enemy forces. BV (2.0) = 976<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 14</ref>
  
 
==Vehicles Notes==
 
==Vehicles Notes==
*'''Fist of Justice''' - Part of the [[1st Skye Rangers]]'s artillery company.  The Fist of Justice lance been service since [[3068]].  The lance is note worthy for taking over sixty vehicles & 'Mechs over its brief history without taking any serious injuries or damage to it.
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*''Fist of Justice'' - Part of the [[1st Skye Rangers]]' artillery company, the Fist of Justice Lance has been in service since [[3068]].  The lance is noteworthy for taking out sixty vehicles and 'Mechs over its brief history, without taking any serious injuries or damage. Part of their success is due to the use of [[VTOL]] spotter aircraft to home in on their targets. The lance is also known to close in on its enemies due to the Sniper's short-range. Two of the lance's commanders are former Mechwarriors.<ref name=TRO3050U/>
The ultizes [[VTOL]] spotter aircraft to home in on their targets. The lance is known to close in on its enemies due to Sniper's short-range. Two the lance's commanders are former Mechwarrior.<ref>'''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgraded''' - Marksman profile's notable crews</ref>  
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Image: Marksman-vehicle.png|''Marksman'' Artillery Vehicle
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
*[[Technical Readout: 2750]] - Page 108-109
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*[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]] - page 172-173
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==Bibliography==
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
  
  
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Revision as of 06:35, 12 May 2018

This article is about Marksman artillery tank. For the Marksman M1 MBT, see Marksman M1.
Marksman TRO2750.jpg
Marksman
Production information
Manufacturer Grumman Industries
Production Year 2702[1]
Mission Artillery Fire Support
Type Tracked
Cost 2,938,925 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 65 Tons
Armor Grumman CRT Ferro-Fibrous
Engine Magnus 260 Fusion Engine
Speed 65 Kph km/h
Crew 4
Communications System O/P GRD 300
Targeting Tracking System O/P GRD059
Heat Sinks 10
Armament
BV (1.0) 392[2]
BV (2.0) 688[3][4]


Description

The Star League-era Marksman was created as a fire support vehicle, specifically to carry the newly designed Sniper Artillery Piece. Initially, the vehicle was to use the older Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle's chassis, but the weight of the Sniper forced the designers to start with a new design.[3][5][6]

As a successor to the Thor, the designers improved the design by trading the previous wheeled configuration for tracks. The tracks gave the Marksman more stability, as well as increased all-terrain capabilities. The short range of the Sniper means that the vehicle is more likely to be involved in direct combat than most artillery pieces. Correspondingly, a secondary combat computer was added to allow the Sniper to be used in direct-fire situations, as well as constructing the vehicle with seven and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, most of it concentrated on the front.[3][5][6]

History

Star League & Succession War Eras

The vehicle entered service with the Star League Defense Force in 2702 and became its standard medium artillery piece. Unfortunately, the vehicle suffered from an early design flaw: due to faulty track locks, the vehicle tended to throw its tracks at flank speeds. The designers corrected the flaw, but over a thousand production units had been built before it was remedied. Although some of the original production vehicles were retrofitted, many never received the fix.[5][6]

Because of their poor reputation many of these Marksman were stripped for spare parts through the Succession Wars. The vehicle faded from service by the end of the Third Succession War. Only one surviving vehicle was left in service of a planetary militia in the Magistracy of Canopus.

Late 31st Century

Grumman Industries, the original manufacturer of the Marksman, merged with CRI Mechanical becoming Grumman-CRI. One of its first actions was to redesign the Marksman chassis. Grumman-CRI built a new manufacturing plant on Melissia for service of the Lyran Alliance by the late 3060s, and Marksmans were being deployed to the borders adjoining the Clan Jade Falcon OZ.[3]

Weapons and Equipment

The Marksman's primary feature is its main battery, the Sniper Artillery Piece. The vehicle carries 20 rounds of ammunition for the Sniper. For defensive purposes, it also has a turret-mounted Large Laser.[3][5][6]

Variants

  • Marksman (Light PPC) 
    Armed with a Sniper Artillery piece, this Lyran-built 3068 variant swaps the original Large Laser for a Light Particle Projector Cannon. Enhancing its close-in defense, the vehicle is equipped with four Heavy Machine Guns, two mounted in the front and two mounted in the turret. The original Magnus-260 was replaced with a Light Fusion Engine. BV (2.0) = 684[7]

Vehicles Notes

  • Fist of Justice - Part of the 1st Skye Rangers' artillery company, the Fist of Justice Lance has been in service since 3068. The lance is noteworthy for taking out sixty vehicles and 'Mechs over its brief history, without taking any serious injuries or damage. Part of their success is due to the use of VTOL spotter aircraft to home in on their targets. The lance is also known to close in on its enemies due to the Sniper's short-range. Two of the lance's commanders are former Mechwarriors.[3]

Gallery

References

  1. MUL online date for the Marksman (Combat Vehicle)
  2. Combat Operations, p. 106
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgraded, pp. 172-173, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"
  4. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 200
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 108-109, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, pp. 212-213, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"
  7. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 201
  8. Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 14

Bibliography