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Line 2: | image = Maxim Mk2 (2).jpg | image = Maxim Mk2 (2).jpg | name = Maxim Mk II | name = Maxim Mk II − | manufacturer = + | manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated ]], [[Scarborough Manufacturers]]<ref name="tro85">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 28</ref> − [[Cyclops Incorporated ]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> − ------ − [[Scarborough Manufacturers]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 28-29, "Maxim Mk II Transport"</ref> | production year=3083 | production year=3083 − | year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2129/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2129/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mission = Infantry Transport | Mission = Infantry Transport | Type = Hover | Type = Hover − | cost = 2,030,000 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>+ | mass = 50 tons − | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/>+ | armor = ArcShield [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="tro85"/> − | mass = 50 tons<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> + | engine = Powertech 165 Highlifter Fusion<ref name="tro85"/> − | armor = [[ArcShield Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> + | comsys = [[Cyclops Surelink]] − | engine = [[Powertech 165 Highlifter]] [[fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> + | T&T = [[Scarborough Tracky 3]] − | comsys = [[Cyclops Surelink]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> + | heat sinks = 10 − | T&T = [[Scarborough Tracky 3]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | speed = 129.6 | speed = 129.6 | Crew = 3 | Crew = 3 − | armament = 2x [[MML-3]] + | armament = + * 2 x [[MML-3]]<ref name="tro85"/> | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 476<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> + | BV (2.0) = 476<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 29</ref> }} }} − == Description == + ==Description== − The '''Maxim Mark II transport''' is produced by Cyclops Inc. of [[Skye]] and [[Scarborough Manufacturers]]. The vehicle was intended as an upgrade from the original [[Maxim]] hover transport. Though Cyclops wanted to build on the long history of the original Maxim and continue to use heavy weapons, Scarborough’s engineers pointed out that by carrying fewer weapons the crew would naturally withdraw from the battlefield before getting into overly dangerous situations. This would keep the Maxim Mk. II in service for a longer time, allowing the Republic Armed Forces to spend more money on [[battle armor]] and other equipment.<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> + The '''Maxim Mark II Transport''' is produced by Cyclops Inc. of [[Skye]] and Scarborough Manufacturers. The vehicle was intended as an upgrade from the original Maxim Hover Transport. Though Cyclops wanted to build on the long history of the original Maxim and continue to use heavy weapons, Scarborough’s engineers pointed out that by carrying fewer weapons the crew would naturally withdraw from the battlefield before getting into overly dangerous situations. This would keep the Maxim Mk. II in service for a longer time, allowing the Republic Armed Forces to spend more money on battle armor and other equipment. − == Weapons and Equipment ==+ Though it has a top speed comparable to a [[Succession War]]s-era ''[[Locust]]'' or ''[[Spider]]'' and is heavily armored, the Maxim Mark II is particularly vulnerable to light hunter-killer units like the ''[[Wolfhound]]'' or ''[[Panther]]''. − The Maxim Mk. II uses a sixteen-ton [[infantry bay]] to transport a full platoon of battle armor infantry. This can be converted to carry a full company of conventional infantry.<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> − To support the infantry, the Maxim Mk. II uses twin turret-mounted [[MML-3]] launchers. Though these missile launchers aren't powerful by themselves, the two ton ammunition bay allows the Maxim to carry standard LRM or SRM loads as well as [[:Category:Special Munitions|special munitions]] like the [[Thunder LRM]]. To protect both the crew and the many infantrymen inside, the Maxim Mk. II uses [[CASE]] to protect the missile ammunition.<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/>+ ==Weapons and Equipment== + The Maxim Mk. II uses a sixteen-ton [[Infantry Bay]] to transport a full platoon of [[Battle Armor]] infantry. This Infantry Bay can be converted in a few minutes to allow a full company of conventional infantry to catch a ride with the Maxim. − == Variants ==+ To support the infantry, the Maxim Mk. II uses twin turret mounted [[MML-3]] launchers. Though these missile launchers aren't powerful by themselves, the two ton ammunition bay allows the Maxim to carry standard LRM or SRM loads as well as [[:Category:Special Munitions|special munitions]] like the [[Thunder LRM]]. To protect both the crew and the many infantrymen inside, the Maxim Mk. II uses [[CASE]] to protect the missile ammunition. − *;Infantry Support : Developed by Cyclops Inc. in [[Introduction Year::3084]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, this version can be found in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. Reducing the infantry bay by 50% allowed engineers to install a pair of [[Light PPC]]s and [[Machine Gun]]s in the enlarged turret. This allows the "Shiloh" (a nickname from the troops it supports) to provide heavier fire support against armored targets and conventional infantry.<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> BV (2.0) = 828<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 31</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2128/maxim-mk-ii-transport-infantry-support-shiloh/ MUL online data for the Maxim Mk II Transport (Infantry Support) "Shiloh" variant]''</ref> − *;Maxim Mk II ECM : This version developed in [[Introduction Year::3087]]<ref name="MUL3"/> of the Maxim carries a single [[Streak SRM-2]] in the turret with two tons of ammunition available. It keeps the sixteen ton infantry bay of the original version, and mounts a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to provide electronic warfare support. BV (2.0) = 483<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 50</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6787/maxim-mk-ii-transport-ecm/maxim-mk-ii-transport-infantry-support-shiloh/ MUL online data for the Maxim Mk II Transport (ECM) variant]''</ref> + ==Variants== + *;Infantry Support : Developed by Cyclops, this version can be found in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. Reducing the Infantry Bay by 50% allowed engineers to install a pair of [[Light PPC]]s and [[Machine Gun]]s in the enlarged turret. This allows the "Shiloh" (a nickname from the troops it supports) to provide heavier fire support against armored targets and conventional infantry.<ref name="tro85"/> BV (2.0) = 828<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 31</ref> − == Related Vehicles ==+ *;Dark Age : The original Dark Age version of the vehicle carried a single turret-mounted Streak SRM-2 launcher and used an [[ICE]] powerplant.{{cn}} − * [[Maxim|Maxim Hover Transport]] − == Notes ==+ *;Maxim Mk II ECM : This version of the Maxim carries a single [[Streak SRM-2]] in the turret with two tons of ammunition available. It keeps the sixteen ton Infantry Bay of the original version, and mounts a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to provide electronic warfare support. BV (2.0) = 483<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 50</ref> − * The Maxim Mk II Transport was originally created for the [[WizKids]] [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] collectible miniatures game. − == Vehicle Gallery == + ==Related Vehicles== + *[[Maxim|Maxim Hover Transport]] + + ==Notes== + The Maxim Mk II Transport was originally created for the [[WizKids]] [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] collectible miniatures game. + + ==Vehicle Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> Image:Maxim Mk2.jpg|MechWarrior Dark Age Dossier Image of Maxim Mk II Image:Maxim Mk2.jpg|MechWarrior Dark Age Dossier Image of Maxim Mk II </gallery> </gallery> − == References == + ==References== <references /> <references /> − + ==Bibliography== − == Bibliography == + *[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_17.pdf MWDA Steel Wolves' dossier of Mikos Wolf] − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] + [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] + [[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:50 ton Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] + [[Category:50 ton Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] + [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Transport Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] + [[Category:Transport Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Clan Wolf Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] + [[Category:Clan Wolf Combat Vehicles]] + [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]]
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| image = Maxim Mk2 (2).jpg | | image = Maxim Mk2 (2).jpg | ||
| name = Maxim Mk II | | name = Maxim Mk II | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated ]], [[Scarborough Manufacturers]]<ref name="tro85">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 28</ref> |
| − | [[Cyclops Incorporated ]] | ||
| − | |||
| − | [[Scarborough Manufacturers]]<ref name=" | ||
| production year=3083 | | production year=3083 | ||
| − | | year reference=<ref | + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2129/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| Mission = Infantry Transport | | Mission = Infantry Transport | ||
| Type = Hover | | Type = Hover | ||
| − | + | | mass = 50 tons | |
| − | + | | armor = ArcShield [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="tro85"/> | |
| − | | mass = 50 tons | + | | engine = Powertech 165 Highlifter Fusion<ref name="tro85"/> |
| − | | armor = [[ | + | | comsys = [[Cyclops Surelink]] |
| − | | engine = | + | | T&T = [[Scarborough Tracky 3]] |
| − | | comsys = [[Cyclops Surelink]] | + | | heat sinks = 10 |
| − | | T&T = [[Scarborough Tracky 3]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | ||
| speed = 129.6 | | speed = 129.6 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = |
| + | * 2 x [[MML-3]]<ref name="tro85"/> | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 476<ref | + | | BV (2.0) = 476<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 29</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | == Description == | + | ==Description== |
| − | The '''Maxim Mark II | + | The '''Maxim Mark II Transport''' is produced by Cyclops Inc. of [[Skye]] and Scarborough Manufacturers. The vehicle was intended as an upgrade from the original Maxim Hover Transport. Though Cyclops wanted to build on the long history of the original Maxim and continue to use heavy weapons, Scarborough’s engineers pointed out that by carrying fewer weapons the crew would naturally withdraw from the battlefield before getting into overly dangerous situations. This would keep the Maxim Mk. II in service for a longer time, allowing the Republic Armed Forces to spend more money on battle armor and other equipment. |
| − | + | Though it has a top speed comparable to a [[Succession War]]s-era ''[[Locust]]'' or ''[[Spider]]'' and is heavily armored, the Maxim Mark II is particularly vulnerable to light hunter-killer units like the ''[[Wolfhound]]'' or ''[[Panther]]''. | |
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| − | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | |
| + | The Maxim Mk. II uses a sixteen-ton [[Infantry Bay]] to transport a full platoon of [[Battle Armor]] infantry. This Infantry Bay can be converted in a few minutes to allow a full company of conventional infantry to catch a ride with the Maxim. | ||
| − | + | To support the infantry, the Maxim Mk. II uses twin turret mounted [[MML-3]] launchers. Though these missile launchers aren't powerful by themselves, the two ton ammunition bay allows the Maxim to carry standard LRM or SRM loads as well as [[:Category:Special Munitions|special munitions]] like the [[Thunder LRM]]. To protect both the crew and the many infantrymen inside, the Maxim Mk. II uses [[CASE]] to protect the missile ammunition. | |
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| − | *; | + | ==Variants== |
| + | *;Infantry Support : Developed by Cyclops, this version can be found in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. Reducing the Infantry Bay by 50% allowed engineers to install a pair of [[Light PPC]]s and [[Machine Gun]]s in the enlarged turret. This allows the "Shiloh" (a nickname from the troops it supports) to provide heavier fire support against armored targets and conventional infantry.<ref name="tro85"/> BV (2.0) = 828<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 31</ref> | ||
| − | + | *;Dark Age : The original Dark Age version of the vehicle carried a single turret-mounted Streak SRM-2 launcher and used an [[ICE]] powerplant.{{cn}} | |
| − | * [[ | ||
| − | + | *;Maxim Mk II ECM : This version of the Maxim carries a single [[Streak SRM-2]] in the turret with two tons of ammunition available. It keeps the sixteen ton Infantry Bay of the original version, and mounts a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to provide electronic warfare support. BV (2.0) = 483<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 50</ref> | |
| − | * | ||
| − | == Vehicle Gallery == | + | ==Related Vehicles== |
| + | *[[Maxim|Maxim Hover Transport]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | The Maxim Mk II Transport was originally created for the [[WizKids]] [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] collectible miniatures game. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Vehicle Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Maxim Mk2.jpg|MechWarrior Dark Age Dossier Image of Maxim Mk II | Image:Maxim Mk2.jpg|MechWarrior Dark Age Dossier Image of Maxim Mk II | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | + | ==Bibliography== | |
| − | == Bibliography == | + | *[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_17.pdf MWDA Steel Wolves' dossier of Mikos Wolf] |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' |
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| − | [[Category:Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:50 ton Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:50 ton Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Transport Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Transport Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category:Clan Wolf Combat Vehicles | + | [[Category:Clan Wolf Combat Vehicles]] |
| + | [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]] | ||