Obuzaabaa

Obuzaabaa and Sasayaku.jpg
Obuzaabaa Tactical Vehicle
Production information
Manufacturer Draconis Combine
Use Missions
  • Law Enforcement
  • Police Command Vehicle
  • Police Transport
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Chassis Type (Size) Wheeled (Medium)
Equipment Rating D/X-D-C
Introduced 2900s
Technical specifications
Mass 25 Tons
Cruise Speed 54 km/h
Flank Speed 80 km/h
Power Plant fuel cell (electrical)
Fuel (Type/Range) 1,212 km
Communications System Unspecified
Targeting Tracking System Unspecified
Armament None
Fitted Equipment Types
Armor Commercial
Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) 7
Crew
  • 1 Officer
  • 4 Enlisted
BV (2.0) 134[1]

Description[edit]

Produced for service with the police or Friendly Pursuers of the Draconis Combine, the Obuzaabaa Tactical Vehicle is a wheeled support vehicle serving as tool to assist them in keeping the peace.

Nicknamed the "zaabaa", twinned to the Sasayaku Control Transport, the Obuzaabaa is akin to a utility vehicle which can support officers in roles such as acting as a command vehicle, providing transport for officers to where they are needed, and a temporary transport for prisoners.[2]

Equipment and Capabilities[edit]

The twenty-five ton vehicle is powered by a 5.5 ton fuel cell engine, allowing it move at pace up to 80 km/h. Its Off-Road chassis modification allows it go off-road with little trouble. While not intended for combat, lacking any sort of military-grade weapons, the Obuzaabaa can protect its officers from typical armed criminals with its 2 tons of BAR 7-grade commercial armor.

For its various roles, the vehicle is fitted with 2 tons of Communication Equipment to allow staff members to keep in touch with officers in the field. The Obuzaabaa can transport four tons worth of law enforcement officers in its Infantry Compartment. In its small cargo hold, the vehicle has various police equipment needed various missions from managing disasters to carrying riot gear.[3]

Cargo[edit]

  • 4.5 Ton Cargo - 1 Door (Right Side)
  • 4 ton Infantry Compartment - 1 Door (Rear)

Notes[edit]

As of this writing, there is no Master Unit Listing for this vehicle and its record sheet can only be found in Handbook: House Kurita.

The Obuzaabaa shares the same image of the Sasayaku Control Transport.

References[edit]

  1. Handbook: House Kurita pp. 194 & 206, Obuzaabaa - "Battle Value 2 and century of introduction only."
  2. Handbook: House Kurita pp. 194 & 206, Obuzaabaa - "Background information of vehicle."
  3. Handbook: House Kurita pp. 194 & 206, Obuzaabaa - "Stats and capabilities."

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