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| image = Maxim Mk2.jpg | | image = Maxim Mk2.jpg | ||
| name = Maxim Mk II | | name = Maxim Mk II | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated ]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated ]], [[Scarborough Manufacturers]]<ref name="tro85">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 28</ref> |
| Mission = Infantry Transport | | Mission = Infantry Transport | ||
| Type = Hover | | Type = Hover | ||
| mass = 50 tons | | mass = 50 tons | ||
| − | | armor = ArcShield Heavy | + | | armor = ArcShield [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="tro85"/> |
| − | | engine = Powertech 165 Highlifter | + | | engine = Powertech 165 Highlifter Fusion<ref name="tro85"/> |
| speed = 129.6 | | speed = 129.6 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| − | | armament = [[ | + | | armament = |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | * 2 x [[MML-3]]<ref name="tro85"/> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = |
| + | | BV (2.0) = 476<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 29</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The Maxim Mark II Transport | + | 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]]''. | |
| + | ==Armament== | ||
| + | The Maxim Mk. II uses a sixteen-ton [[Infantry Bay]] to transport either 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) = [[????]] | ||
| − | + | * Dark Age - The original Dark Age version of the vehicle carried a single turret-mounted Streak SRM-2 launcher and used an [[ICE]] powerplant. | |
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==Related Vehicles== | ==Related Vehicles== | ||
*[[Maxim|Maxim Hover Transport]] | *[[Maxim|Maxim Hover Transport]] | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
The Maxim Mk II Transport was originally created for the [[WizKids]] [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] collectible miniatures game. The vehicle has only appeared in novels and dossiers, where the vehicle abilities and limited stats have been listed. At this time, the vehicle has no BattleTech record sheets. | The Maxim Mk II Transport was originally created for the [[WizKids]] [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] collectible miniatures game. The vehicle has only appeared in novels and dossiers, where the vehicle abilities and limited stats have been listed. At this time, the vehicle has no BattleTech record sheets. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
*[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_17.pdf MWDA Steel Wolves' dossier of Mikos Wolf] | *[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_17.pdf MWDA Steel Wolves' dossier of Mikos Wolf] | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
Revision as of 08:56, 28 December 2010
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| Maxim Mk II | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Cyclops Incorporated , Scarborough Manufacturers[1] |
| Mission | Infantry Transport |
| Type | Hover |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Armor | ArcShield Heavy Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Powertech 165 Highlifter Fusion[1] |
| Speed | 129.6 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 476[2] |
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.
Though it has a top speed comparable to a Succession Wars-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.
Armament
The Maxim Mk. II uses a sixteen-ton Infantry Bay to transport either 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 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.
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 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) = ????
- Dark Age - The original Dark Age version of the vehicle carried a single turret-mounted Streak SRM-2 launcher and used an ICE powerplant.
Related Vehicles
Notes
The Maxim Mk II Transport was originally created for the WizKids MechWarrior: Dark Age collectible miniatures game. The vehicle has only appeared in novels and dossiers, where the vehicle abilities and limited stats have been listed. At this time, the vehicle has no BattleTech record sheets.