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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 the older [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle]]'s chassis, but the weight of the | + | This 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 a new design. |
| − | + | 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 installed to allow the Sniper to be used in direct-fire situations. | |
The vehicle entered services with Star League in [[2702]]. | The vehicle entered services with Star League in [[2702]]. | ||
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===Star League & Succession War Eras=== | ===Star League & Succession War Eras=== | ||
| − | The vehicle | + | The vehicle suffered from early design flaws; due to faulty track locks, the vehicle may throw its tracks at flank speeds. The designers corrected the flaw, but over thousand production units had been built before it was remedied. Though some of the original production vehicles were retrofitted, many never received the fix. |
| − | + | Because of their poor reputation due to the track lock flaw, 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]]. | |
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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 militia in the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. | ||
===Late 31st Century=== | ===Late 31st Century=== | ||
| − | The original manufacture, Grumman Industries merged with CRI Mechanical becoming [[GrummanCRI]]. One of its first actions was to redesign the Marksman Chassis. GrummanCRI built a new manufacturing plant on [[Melissia]] for service of the [[Lyran Alliance]] by late [[3060]]s | + | The original manufacture, Grumman Industries, merged with CRI Mechanical becoming [[GrummanCRI]]. One of its first actions was to redesign the Marksman Chassis. GrummanCRI 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]]. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The Marksman | + | 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. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *'''Marksman (Light PPC) - '''Armed with a Sniper Artillery piece, the Lyran built variant | + | *'''Marksman (Light PPC) - '''Armed with a Sniper Artillery piece, the Lyran built 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]]. |
==Vehicles Notes== | ==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 | + | *'''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 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 |
| 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 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 392 |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
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Description
This 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 a new design.
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 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 suffered from early design flaws; due to faulty track locks, the vehicle may throw its tracks at flank speeds. The designers corrected the flaw, but over thousand production units had been built before it was remedied. Though some of the original production vehicles were retrofitted, many never received the fix.
Because of their poor reputation due to the track lock flaw, 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
The original manufacture, Grumman Industries, merged with CRI Mechanical becoming GrummanCRI. One of its first actions was to redesign the Marksman Chassis. GrummanCRI 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.
Armament
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.
Variants
- Marksman (Light PPC) - Armed with a Sniper Artillery piece, the Lyran built 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.
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 the lance's commanders are former Mechwarriors.[1]
References
- Technical Readout: 2750 - Page 108-109
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade - page 172-173
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgraded - Marksman profile's notable crews