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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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Star League era fire support vehicle was created 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 new design.
  
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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Being the successor to the Thor, the designers 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, is likely beeing involved in direct combat. A secondary combat computer was installed to allow the Sniper to be used in direct-fire situations.
  
The vehicle enter services with Star League in [[2702]].
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The vehicle entered services with Star League in [[2702]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Star League & Succession War Eras===
 
===Star League & Succession War Eras===
  
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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The vehicle did suffer from early design flaws due to its faulty track locks, causing the vehicle to throw its tracks at flank speeds. The designers corrected the flaw but over thousand production units had been built until it was caught. Only some of the original production vehicles were retrofitted with the fix.
  
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.
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Few of these Tanks survived till the end of the [[Succession Wars]].  However, many believe these vehicles to be worthless, due to not knowing about improvements to correct the track lock 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]].
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The vehicle faded from service by the 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 redesigned Marksman tank.  GrummanCGI 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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The original manufacture, Grumman Industries merged with CRI Mechanical becoming [[GrummanCRI]]. On of its first action was to redesign the Marksman Chassis.  GrummanCGI built a new manfacturing plant on [[Melissa]] for service of the [[Lyran Alliance]] by late [[3060s]].  Marksman's were being deployed to borders with [[Clan Jade Falcon OZ]].
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
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 features its main battery, the Sniper Artillery Piece. The vehicle carrys 20 rounds of ammunition for the Sniper.  For defensive purposes, its has a turrent- mounted Large Laser.
  
 
==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, the Lyran built variant replaces the original Large Laser for a [[LPPC|Light Particle Projector Cannon]]. Enhancing is close-in defense, the vehicle is equipped with four [[Heavy Machine Gun|Heavy Machine Guns]], two mounted front and two mounted in the turret. The original Magnus-260 was replaced with a [[Light Fusion Engine]].
  
 
==Vehicles Notes==
 
==Vehicles Notes==
*'''Fist of Justice''' - Part of the [[1st Skye Rangers]]' 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. 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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*'''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 & 'Mechs over its brief history, without taking any serious injuries or damage. They used [[VTOL]] spotter aircrafts to home in on their targets. The lance is known to close in on its enemies due to the Sniper's short-range. Two the lance's commanders are former Mechwarriors.<ref>'''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgraded''' - Marksman profile's notable crews</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

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Marksman
Production information
Manufacturer Grumman Industries
Mission Artillery Fire Support
Type Tracked
Technical specifications
Mass 65 Tons
Armor Grumman CRT Ferro-Fibrous
Engine Magnus 260 Fusion Engine
Speed 65 Kph km/h
Crew 4
Armament
BV (1.0) 392
BV (2.0) ???


Description

Star League era fire support vehicle was created 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 new design.

Being the successor to the Thor, the designers 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, is likely beeing involved in direct combat. A secondary combat computer was installed to allow the Sniper to be used in direct-fire situations.

The vehicle entered services with Star League in 2702.

History

Star League & Succession War Eras

The vehicle did suffer from early design flaws due to its faulty track locks, causing the vehicle to throw its tracks at flank speeds. The designers corrected the flaw but over thousand production units had been built until it was caught. Only some of the original production vehicles were retrofitted with the fix.

Few of these Tanks survived till the end of the Succession Wars. However, many believe these vehicles to be worthless, due to not knowing about improvements to correct the track lock flaw. This caused many of the Marksman to be stripped for spare parts.

The vehicle faded from service by the 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

The original manufacture, Grumman Industries merged with CRI Mechanical becoming GrummanCRI. On of its first action was to redesign the Marksman Chassis. GrummanCGI built a new manfacturing plant on Melissa for service of the Lyran Alliance by late 3060s. Marksman's were being deployed to borders with Clan Jade Falcon OZ.

Armament

The Marksman features its main battery, the Sniper Artillery Piece. The vehicle carrys 20 rounds of ammunition for the Sniper. For defensive purposes, its has a turrent- mounted Large Laser.

Variants

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

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 & 'Mechs over its brief history, without taking any serious injuries or damage. They used VTOL spotter aircrafts to home in on their targets. The lance is known to close in on its enemies due to the Sniper's short-range. Two the lance's commanders are former Mechwarriors.[1]

References

  1. Technical Readout: 3050 Upgraded - Marksman profile's notable crews