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| image = Maxim Mk2 (2).jpg | | image = Maxim Mk2 (2).jpg | ||
| name = Maxim Mk II | | name = Maxim Mk II | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated ]], [[Scarborough Manufacturers]]<ref name=" | + | | manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated ]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/>,<br> [[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>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2129/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[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 | + | | cost = 2,030,000 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | | armor = ArcShield [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name=" | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> |
| − | | engine = Powertech 165 Highlifter Fusion<ref name=" | + | | mass = 50 tons<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> |
| − | | comsys = [[Cyclops Surelink]] | + | | armor = [[ArcShield]] [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> |
| − | | T&T = [[Scarborough Tracky 3]] | + | | engine = [[Powertech 165 Highlifter]] [[Fusion Engine]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> |
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | comsys = [[Cyclops Surelink]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> |
| − | | speed = 129.6 | + | | T&T = [[Scarborough Tracky 3]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> |
| + | | heat sinks = 10<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> | ||
| + | | speed = 129.6<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | * 2 x [[MML-3]]<ref name=" | + | * 2 x [[MML-3]]<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/> |
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 476<ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 476<ref name="TRO:3085p28+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==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. | + | 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+"/> |
Though it has a top speed comparable to a [[BattleTech eras|Succession War]]-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]]''. | Though it has a top speed comparable to a [[BattleTech eras|Succession War]]-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]]''. | ||
| − | ==Weapons and Equipment== | + | == 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. | + | 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.<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. | + | 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+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == 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=" | + | *;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> |
*;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}} | *;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> | + | *;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> |
| − | ==Related Vehicles== | + | == Related Vehicles == |
| − | *[[Maxim|Maxim Hover Transport]] | + | * [[Maxim|Maxim Hover Transport]] |
| − | ==Notes== | + | == Notes == |
The Maxim Mk II Transport was originally created for the [[WizKids]] [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] collectible miniatures game. | The Maxim Mk II Transport was originally created for the [[WizKids]] [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] collectible miniatures game. | ||
| − | ==Vehicle Gallery== | + | == 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 == |
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| + | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_17.pdf MWDA Steel Wolves' dossier of Mikos Wolf]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] |
| − | [[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] |
| − | [[Category:50 ton Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:50 ton Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] |
| − | [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] |
| − | [[Category:Transport Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:Transport Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] |
| − | [[Category:Clan Wolf Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:Clan Wolf Combat Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] |
| − | [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles|Maxim Mk II]] |
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| Maxim Mk II | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Cyclops Incorporated [1], Scarborough Manufacturers[1] |
| Production Year | 3083[2] |
| Mission | Infantry Transport |
| Type | Hover |
| Cost | 2,030,000 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Mass | 50 tons[1] |
| Armor | ArcShield Heavy Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Powertech 165 Highlifter Fusion Engine[1] |
| Speed | 129.6[1] km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | Cyclops Surelink[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Scarborough Tracky 3[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10[1] |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 476[1][2] |
Contents
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.[1]
Though it has a top speed comparable to a Succession War-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.
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.[1]
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 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.[1]
Variants
- Infantry Support
- Developed by Cyclops Inc. in 3084[3], this version can be found in the Lyran Commonwealth. Reducing the Infantry Bay by 50% allowed engineers to install a pair of Light PPCs and Machine Guns 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.[1] BV (2.0) = 828[4][3]
- Dark Age
- The original Dark Age version of the vehicle carried a single turret-mounted Streak SRM-2 launcher and used an ICE powerplant.[citation needed]
- Maxim Mk II ECM
- This version developed in 3087[5] 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[6][5]
Related Vehicles
Notes
The Maxim Mk II Transport was originally created for the WizKids MechWarrior: Dark Age collectible miniatures game.
Vehicle Gallery
MechWarrior Dark Age Dossier Image of Maxim Mk II
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 28-29, "Maxim Mk II Transport"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online date for the Maxim Mk II
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 MUL online data for the Maxim Mk II Transport (Infantry Support) "Shiloh" variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 31
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online data for the Maxim Mk II Transport (ECM) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 50