Difference between revisions of "Moltke Main Battle Tank"
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| image = Moltke.JPG
 
| image = Moltke.JPG
 
| name = M1 Moltke Main Battle Tank
 
| name = M1 Moltke Main Battle Tank
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| manufacturer = [[Brooks Incorporated]]
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| manufacturer = [[Brooks Incorporated]]<ref name="JHS:3076p111">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 111, "M1 Moltke Main Battle Tank</ref>
 
| production year=3076
 
| production year=3076
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2205/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2205/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Mission = Garrison Defense <br/> Frontline Combatant <br/> Fire Support
 
| Mission = Garrison Defense <br/> Frontline Combatant <br/> Fire Support
 
| Type = Tracked
 
| Type = Tracked
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| cost = 12,677,000 C-bills
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| cost = 12,572,000 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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| mass = 75 tons
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
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| armor = Star Slab/7 [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous|Heavy Ferro Fibrous]]
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| mass = 75 tons<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
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| engine = [[Vlar 300 XL]]  
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| armor = [[Star Slab/7]] [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous|Heavy Ferro Fibrous]]<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
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| comsys = [[Maxell 650]]
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| engine = [[Vlar 300 XL]]<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
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| T&T = [[Maxell TA 85]] w/[[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]
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| comsys = [[Maxell 650]]<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
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| heat sinks = 10
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| T&T = [[Maxell TA 85]] w/[[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
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| speed = 64 kph
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| heat sinks = 10<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
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| speed = 64<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
 
| Crew = 5
 
| Crew = 5
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| armament = [[ER Large Laser]] <br/> 2 x [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s
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| armament = 1x [[ER Large Laser]]<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/> <br/> 2x [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
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| BV (2.0) = 1,355
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| BV (2.0) = 1,355<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref name="JHS:3076p124"/>
 
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==Description==
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== Description ==
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The '''M1 Moltke Main Battle Tank''' was created for the [[Duchy of Andurien]]. The Duchy commissioned Brooks Inc. to create the tank to enable the Duchy's military to fill its military gaps, without relying on outside sources for equipment and parts.  
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The '''M1 Moltke Main Battle Tank''' was created for the [[Duchy of Andurien]]. The Duchy commissioned Brooks Inc. to create the tank to enable the Duchy's military to fill its military gaps, without relying on outside sources for equipment and parts.<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
  
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The tank is based on the [[Age of War]] [[Augustus A-3]] Tank, Brooks took the ancient design and updated it for the needs of the Duchy.  The tank began production in [[3076]], and has since been disbursed among the League forces on station in the Duchy.  Outside parties have inquired to Brooks for purchasing the tank for their forces.  Brook Inc's has forwarded these requests to the government offices for approval.
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The tank is based on the [[Age of War]] [[Augustus|Augustus A-3]] Tank, Brooks took the ancient design and updated it for the needs of the Duchy.  The tank began production in [[3076]], and has since been disbursed among the League forces on station in the Duchy.  Outside parties have inquired to Brooks for purchasing the tank for their forces.  Brook Inc's has forwarded these requests to the government offices for approval.<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
  
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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== Weapons and Equipment ==
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The Tank is equipped with a [[ER Large Laser]] and two [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s in a triangular mount in the turret. The Rifles have three tons of ammunition for sustained fire against long distance targets.
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The Tank is equipped with a [[ER Large Laser]] and two [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s in a triangular mount in the turret. The Rifles have three tons of ammunition for sustained fire against long distance targets.<ref name="JHS:3076p111"/>
  
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==Variants==
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== Variants ==
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*;M2 Moltke : Entering service in [[3077]], the M2 is designed to complement the M1's long range fire. The Extended Range Large Laser is exchanged for a [[Snub-Nose PPC|Snubnose PPC]] in the turret. In place of the Light Gauss Rifles the tank has been given 5 [[MML 7|Seven Tube Multi-Missile Launchers]] mounted in front of the tank with six tons of ammunition for them. BV (2.0) =  1,363<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 124 - "M2 Moltke Main Battle Tank Record Sheet" - includes battle value.</ref>
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*;M2 Moltke : Entering service in [[Introduction Year::3077]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, the M2 is designed to complement the M1's long range fire. The Extended Range Large Laser is exchanged for a [[Snub-Nose PPC|Snubnose PPC]] in the turret. In place of the Light Gauss Rifles the tank has been given 5 [[MML 7|Seven Tube Multi-Missile Launchers]] mounted in front of the tank with six tons of ammunition for them<ref name="TRO:3085p42+"/>. BV (2.0) =  1,363<ref name="JHS:3076p124">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 124, "M1/M2 Moltke Main Battle Tank Record Sheet</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2206/moltke-mbt-m2/ MUL online date for the Moltke MBT M2 variant]''</ref>
  
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*;M3 Moltke : In place of the Light Gauss Rifles of the M1, the M3 carries a pair of [[LB 10-X AC]]s with a three ton ammunition bay. A [[Plasma Rifle]] with two tons of ammo and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] system are also mounted on the turret.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 42</ref> This version is designed to get into the thick of the fighting, attacking enemy forces from close range. The only downside is the lack of anti-infantry weapons. BV (2.0) = 1,438<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 43</ref>
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*;M3 Moltke : Developed in [[Introduction Year::3080]]<ref name="MUL3"/> this variant has in place of the Light Gauss Rifles of the M1, the M3 carries a pair of [[LB 10-X AC]]s with a three ton ammunition bay. A [[Plasma Rifle]] with two tons of ammo and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] system are also mounted on the turret. This version is designed to get into the thick of the fighting, attacking enemy forces from close range. The only downside is the lack of anti-infantry weapons. BV (2.0) = 1,438<ref name="TRO:3085p42+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 42-43, "Moltke Main Battle Tank"</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2207/moltke-mbt-m3/ MUL online date for the Moltke MBT M3 variant]''</ref>
  
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==Related Tanks==
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== Related Tanks ==
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* Augustus A-3 Tank - Ancient [[Age of War]] design which Moltke was based on. The ancient tank was powered by a diesel [[ICE]], and equipped with a pair of [[Autocannon/2|light autocannons]] and a [[Autocannon/5|medium autocannon]] as its backup weapon. The tank had crew of ten people due to size of its engine.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 111 - "Rule Annex" - Moltke Main Battle Tank - A3 Augustus description.</ref> BV (2.0) = 551<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 62</ref>
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* [[Augustus|Augustus A-3 Tank]] - Ancient [[Age of War]] design which Moltke was based on. The ancient tank was powered by a diesel [[ICE]], and equipped with a pair of [[Autocannon/2|light autocannons]] and a [[Autocannon/5|medium autocannon]] as its backup weapon. The tank had crew of ten people due to size of its engine.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 111 - "Rule Annex" - Moltke Main Battle Tank - A3 Augustus description.</ref> BV (2.0) = 551<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 62</ref>
  
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== References ==
 
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==Bibliography==
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== Bibliography ==
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*''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
  
 
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]

Revision as of 17:52, 30 May 2016

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M1 Moltke Main Battle Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Brooks Incorporated[1]
Production Year 3076[2]
Mission Garrison Defense
Frontline Combatant
Fire Support
Type Tracked
Cost 12,572,000 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
Tech Base Inner Sphere[1]
Mass 75 tons[1]
Armor Star Slab/7 Heavy Ferro Fibrous[1]
Engine Vlar 300 XL[1]
Speed 64[1] km/h
Crew 5
Communications System Maxell 650[1]
Targeting Tracking System Maxell TA 85 w/TAG[1]
Heat Sinks 10[1]
Armament

1x ER Large Laser[1]
2x Light Gauss Rifles[1]

BV (2.0) 1,355[1][2][3]


Description

The M1 Moltke Main Battle Tank was created for the Duchy of Andurien. The Duchy commissioned Brooks Inc. to create the tank to enable the Duchy's military to fill its military gaps, without relying on outside sources for equipment and parts.[1]

The tank is based on the Age of War Augustus A-3 Tank, Brooks took the ancient design and updated it for the needs of the Duchy. The tank began production in 3076, and has since been disbursed among the League forces on station in the Duchy. Outside parties have inquired to Brooks for purchasing the tank for their forces. Brook Inc's has forwarded these requests to the government offices for approval.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

The Tank is equipped with a ER Large Laser and two Light Gauss Rifles in a triangular mount in the turret. The Rifles have three tons of ammunition for sustained fire against long distance targets.[1]

Variants

  • M2 Moltke 
    Entering service in 3077[4], the M2 is designed to complement the M1's long range fire. The Extended Range Large Laser is exchanged for a Snubnose PPC in the turret. In place of the Light Gauss Rifles the tank has been given 5 Seven Tube Multi-Missile Launchers mounted in front of the tank with six tons of ammunition for them[5]. BV (2.0) = 1,363[3][4]
  • M3 Moltke 
    Developed in 3080[6] this variant has in place of the Light Gauss Rifles of the M1, the M3 carries a pair of LB 10-X ACs with a three ton ammunition bay. A Plasma Rifle with two tons of ammo and a TAG system are also mounted on the turret. This version is designed to get into the thick of the fighting, attacking enemy forces from close range. The only downside is the lack of anti-infantry weapons. BV (2.0) = 1,438[5][6]

Related Tanks

References

  1. ↑ 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 Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 111, "M1 Moltke Main Battle Tank
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online date for the Moltke Main Battle Tank
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 124, "M1/M2 Moltke Main Battle Tank Record Sheet
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online date for the Moltke MBT M2 variant
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 42-43, "Moltke Main Battle Tank"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online date for the Moltke MBT M3 variant
  7. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 111 - "Rule Annex" - Moltke Main Battle Tank - A3 Augustus description.
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 62

Bibliography

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