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| image = Marten VTOL TRO3026r.jpg
 
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| Cost = 243,000
 
| Cost = 243,000
 
| mass = 15 Tons
 
| mass = 15 Tons
| armor = ProtecTech Light
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| armor = [[ProtecTech Light]]
| engine = Tyron 100 [[ICE]]
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| engine = [[Tyron 100]] [[ICE]]
 
| comsys = [[Achernar Standard]]
 
| comsys = [[Achernar Standard]]
 
| T&T = [[IsBM Lantirn]]
 
| T&T = [[IsBM Lantirn]]
| speed = 216 kph
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| heat sinks = 0
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| speed = 216
 
| Crew = 1
 
| Crew = 1
| armament = 1 x [[SRM-2]]
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| armament = 1x [[SRM-2]]
 
| BV (1.0) = 163
 
| BV (1.0) = 163
 
| BV (2.0) = 179<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 13</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 175</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 179<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 13</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 175</ref>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Marten Light Scout VTOL''' was produced briefly by Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion on the world of [[Belladonna]].  The vehicle was conceived originally as a combat-oriented version of the company's [[Ferret]] VTOL in [[2967]]. However, the Wild Weasel was too fragile for customers and the design was discontinued.  Cal-Boeing attempted to introduce a less daring design in form of the Marten in [[3021]]. Billing the Marten in the role of a light transport VTOL and recon unit. Performance-wise, the craft was effective, however the shadow of Cal-Boeing's early Wild Weasel and the Marten's high cost caused the sales to falter.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 92 - Marten Scout VTOL - Background of the Marten.</ref>
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The '''Marten Light Scout VTOL''' was produced briefly by Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion on the world of [[Belladonna]].  The vehicle was conceived originally as a combat-oriented version of the company's [[Ferret]] VTOL in [[2967]]. However, the Wild Weasel was too fragile for customers and the design was discontinued.  Cal-Boeing attempted to introduce a less daring design in form of the Marten in [[3021]]. Billing the Marten in the role of a light transport VTOL and recon unit. Performance-wise, the craft was effective, however the shadow of Cal-Boeing's early Wild Weasel and the Marten's high cost caused the sales to falter.<ref name=TRO:3026Rp92>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 92: "Marten Scout VTOL"</ref>
  
 
Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion put the design back into production sometime prior to [[3145]].<ref name=trofs12>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 12</ref>
 
Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion put the design back into production sometime prior to [[3145]].<ref name=trofs12>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 12</ref>
  
 
===Deployment History===
 
===Deployment History===
Sales of the Marten had been limited, initially having been able to sell seven companies of the vehicles to the [[AFFS|AFFS']] [[Ceti Hussars]]. The [[Combined-Arms|combined-arms]] regiments have the Martens take over the role of scouting from its Light BattleMechs. The [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran Commonwealth's]] [[Twenty-second Skye Rangers]] purchased only a single company of the vehicles.  However, some wealthy worlds' planetary militias have taken interest in the Marten, purchasing the vehicle for their use.<ref>''Technical Readout:3026 Revised'', p. 92 - Marten Scout VTOL - Back ground of the Deployment of the vehicle.</ref>
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Sales of the Marten had been limited, initially having been able to sell seven companies of the vehicles to the [[AFFS|AFFS']] [[Ceti Hussars]]. The [[Combined-Arms|combined-arms]] regiments have the Martens take over the role of scouting from its [[BattleMech#Light|light]] BattleMechs. The [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran Commonwealth's]] [[Twenty-second Skye Rangers]] purchased only a single company of the vehicles.  However, some wealthy worlds' planetary militias have taken interest in the Marten, purchasing the vehicle for their use.<ref name=TRO:3026Rp92/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
 
 
  
 
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 01:59, 17 January 2024

This article is about the VTOL. For other uses, see Marten.
Marten VTOL TRO3026r.jpg
Marten Scout VTOL
Production information
Manufacturer Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion
Production Year 3021[1]
Mission Scout
Type VTOL
Technical specifications
Mass 15 Tons
Armor ProtecTech Light
Engine Tyron 100 ICE
Speed 216 km/h
Crew 1
Communications System Achernar Standard
Targeting Tracking System IsBM Lantirn
Heat Sinks 0
Armament

1x SRM-2

BV (1.0) 163
BV (2.0) 179[2][3]


Description[edit]

The Marten Light Scout VTOL was produced briefly by Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion on the world of Belladonna. The vehicle was conceived originally as a combat-oriented version of the company's Ferret VTOL in 2967. However, the Wild Weasel was too fragile for customers and the design was discontinued. Cal-Boeing attempted to introduce a less daring design in form of the Marten in 3021. Billing the Marten in the role of a light transport VTOL and recon unit. Performance-wise, the craft was effective, however the shadow of Cal-Boeing's early Wild Weasel and the Marten's high cost caused the sales to falter.[4]

Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion put the design back into production sometime prior to 3145.[5]

Deployment History[edit]

Sales of the Marten had been limited, initially having been able to sell seven companies of the vehicles to the AFFS' Ceti Hussars. The combined-arms regiments have the Martens take over the role of scouting from its light BattleMechs. The Lyran Commonwealth's Twenty-second Skye Rangers purchased only a single company of the vehicles. However, some wealthy worlds' planetary militias have taken interest in the Marten, purchasing the vehicle for their use.[4]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Marten is armed with a single front-mounted Federated SRM-2 Launcher with a ton of ammunition. (Though this launcher is named a streak by its manufacturer, this is merely a brand name and not an indication that the SRM is a Streak SRM-2.[5]) It is equipped with a one ton infantry bay and a half ton cargo bay. When reintroduced by Cal-Boeing, the half ton cargo bay was replaced by a Remote Sensor Dispenser to increase the Marten's utility as a scout craft.[5]

It is protected by 1.5 tons of standard armor.

Variants[edit]

  • Infantry 
    This variant removes the missile launcher and ammunition for a larger infantry bay. BV (1.0) = 17, BV(2.0)=107[6][7]

Notes[edit]

The Marten first appeared in "Lost Design" section of the TRO:3026 Revised. It was upgraded to use TechManual construction rules when it appeared in Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Marten (Combat Vehicle)
  2. Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 13
  3. Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 175
  4. 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 92: "Marten Scout VTOL"
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 12
  6. Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 107
  7. Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 176

Bibliography[edit]