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Line 2: | image = Plainsman.jpg | image = Plainsman.jpg | name = Plainsman | name = Plainsman − | manufacturer = [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]] <ref>''Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade'' p.80 </ref> + | manufacturer = [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]] − | production year=3030+ | Mission = hovertank − | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2541/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − | Mission = Close Range / Urban Combat | Type = [[Hovercraft]] | Type = [[Hovercraft]] − | Cost = 871,533 [[C-bill]]s + | Cost = 871,533 [[C-Bills]] | mass = 35 tons | mass = 35 tons − | armor = [[StarSlab/3]] + | armor = Starslab/3 − | engine = [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] 140 [[internal combustion engine]] + | engine = [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] 140 [[Internal Combustion Engine]] − | comsys = [[Olmstead 30]]+ | speed = 150 kph − | T&T = [[Maxwell T55]] − | speed = 150 | Crew = 3 | Crew = 3 − | armament = + | armament = two (2) turret-mounted Harvester 20K SRM 6 Launchers and one (1) front-mounted Harvester 2K SRM 2 Launcher − * 2x [[SRM-6]]+ | BV (1.0) = 413 − * 1x [[SRM-2]]+ | BV (2.0) = 413 − | BV (1.0) = 413<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 133</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 94</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 600<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 72</ref> }} }} − The '''Plainsman''' was a 35-ton hovertank produced by [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]], at the behest of [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. + The '''Plainsman''' was a 35-ton hovertank produced by [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]], at the behest of the [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. + ==Description== ==Description== − The fast and hard-hitting Plainsman was a staple of many second-echelon forces throughout the [[Inner Sphere]]. The Plainsman was actually conceived as part of Wolf’s Dragoons' rearmament program of [[3030]]. The Plainsman’s design focus was on reliability and ease of maintenance, so only tried-and-true components were used throughout. The resulting solid design was considered by many to set the benchmark for durability and serviceability in hovertanks.<ref name=TROU>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 80</ref> + The fast and hard-hitting Plainsman is a staple of many second-echelon forces throughout the [[Inner Sphere]]. The Plainsman was actually conceived as part of the Wolf’s Dragoon re-armament program of 3030. The Plainsman’s design focus was on reliability and low-maintenance, so only tried-and-true components were used throughout. The resulting solid design is considered by many to set the benchmark for durability and serviceability in hovertanks. − Besides its reliability, the Plainsman brought considerable speed and punch to the battlefield. Though lightly armored, the tank proved its worth in hundreds of battles throughout the [[Inner Sphere]]. The Earthwerks turbine was known to be bulky and noisy while spooling up. However, its ability to run for 5,000+ hours with no more than a prayer of thanks for daily maintenance saved considerable man-hours and sweat for service techs across the Inner Sphere. The Starslab armor dated back to the time of Kerensky, but improvements since then prevent the micro-cracking problems common in earlier versions. − The Plainsman was used by many second-echelon units in the [[Lyran Alliance]], [[Free Worlds League]] and the [[Draconis Combine]]. The [[2nd Shin Legion]]'s recon company also deployed the Plainsman. Perhaps the Plainsman's most notable operation was during the [[War of 3039]]. On [[Sadalbari]], a [[Federated Commonwealth]] home guard militia company was in the process in replacing its battle-weary [[Pegasus (Combat Vehicle - Hovertank)|Pegasus]] hovertanks with Plainsman hovertanks.+ ==Capabilities== + Beside it's reliability, the [[Plainsman]] brings considerable speed and punch on the battlefield. Though lightly armored, the tank has proven + its worth in hundreds of battles throughout the [[Inner Sphere]]. The Earthwerks turbine has sometimes been called bulky and noisy while spooling up. However, its ability to run for 5,000+ hours with no more than a prayer of thanks for daily maintenance has saved considerable man-hours and sweat for service techs across the Inner Sphere. The Star Slab armor dates back to the time of Kerensky, but improvements since then prevent the micro-cracking problems common in earlier versions. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Deployment== − The Plainsman's twin turret-mounted Harvester 20K [[SRM 6]]s and front mounted Harvester 2K [[SRM 2]] afforded the hovertank considerable short range firepower. The SRM 6s share thirty reloads between them.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', 81</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 98</ref> + The [[Plainsman]] is cuurently used by many second-echelon units in the [[Lyran Alliance]], [[Free Worlds League]] and the [[Draconis Combine]]. The [[2nd Shin Legion]]'s recon company also deploys the [[Plainsman]]. − Pinard Protectorates Limited experimented with split-turret designs to allow the SRM 6 launchers to be independently targeted to different arcs of fire. However, extensive testing found the complicated split-turret design to be unreliable under field conditions. This condition undermined the primary philosophy of the Plainsman's original design goal. The testing also determined that splitting the fire of the twin SRM 6 launchers actually reduced the Plainsman's overall punch.<ref name=TROU />+ ==Armament== − + The Plainsman's twin turret-mounted [[SRM 6]]'s and front mounted [[SRM 2]] afford the hovertank with considerable short range firepower. The [[SRM 6]]'s share 30 reloads between them while the [[SRM 2]] can draw from 50 reloads. − The [[Quikscell Company]] on planet [[Oliver]] approached Pinard to produce a variant of the Plainsman with an upgraded weapons system. Pinard subcontracted to produce a modified version of the FireScan targeting system. Reports suggest the Plainsman's target accuracy may be increased by a much as 20 percent. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Scout : In addition to the standard tank, Pinard also offers the Plainsman "Scout" variant in [[3065]]. The Scout replace the front-mounted SRM 2 and its ammo with a [[Beagle Active Probe]] system. This change also allows an additional half-ton or armor to critical areas in order to compensate for the lost firepower.<ref name=TROU /> BV (1.0) = 389<ref name=RSU>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 94</ref>, BV (2.0) = 578<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 73</ref>+ [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]] experimented with split-turret designs to allow the [[SRM 6]] launchers to be independently targeted to different arcs of fire. However, extensive testing found the complicated split-turret design to be unreliable under field conditions. This condition undermined the primary philosphy of the [[Plainsman]]'s orignal design goal. The testing also determined that splitting the fire of the twin [[SRM 6]] launchers actually reduced the [[Plainsman]]'s overall punch. − *; Streak : Pinard acquired [[Streak Missile Launcher]] technology that it utilized in the two turret-mounted launchers. The resulting [[3071]] variant carried two Holly [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers in the turret while the front mounted Harvester SRM 2 was retained. Although the upgrades make the Plainsman even more deadly at short range, the well-known ruggedness and reliability of the Harvester launchers ensured a continuing strong demand for the standard version of the Plainsman. BV (1.0) = 413<ref name=RSU />, BV (2.0) = 600<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 74</ref>+ The [[Quikscell Company]] on planet [[Oliver]] approached Pinard to produce a variant of the [[Plainsman]] with an upgraded weapons system. PInanrd subcontracted to produce a modified version of the [[FireScan]] targeting system. Reports suggest the [[Plainsman]]'s target accuracy may be increased by a much as 20 percent. − *; Sealed : This version uses a [[flotation hull]] and [[environmental sealing]] to participate in amphibious operations. The ICE engine is replaced with a [[fuel cell]]-powered motor. A [[SRT-2|single torpedo launcher]] replaces the forward firing missile launcher.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 632<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 31</ref>+ Pinard has also acquired [[Streak Missile Launcher]] technolgy that it intends to utilize in the two turret mounted launchers. The resulting varient carries tow Holly [[Streak SRM-4]] launders in the turrent while the front mounted Harvester[[SRM 2]] is retained. Pinanrd also plans to market a field upgrade kit to allow installation of the Holley [[Streak SRM-4]] on existing versions. Although the upgrades make the [[Plainsman]] even more deadly at short ranges, the well-known ruggedness and reliability of the Harvester launchers ensure a strong demand for the standard version of the [[Plainsman]]. − ==Gallery==+ Pinard also offers the [[Plainsman]] "Scout" version. The Scout replaces the front-mounted [[SRM 2]] and its ammo with a [[Beagle Active Probe]] system. This change also allows an additional half-ton or armor to critical areas in order to compensate for the lost firepower. Pinard's sales representatives recommends that every [[Plainsman]] platton should include at least one of the more expensive scouts. However, most units typically add only one Scout per company on the average. − <gallery> − File:Plainsman_WolfsDragoonsSB.jpg|Original ''Plainsman'' hovercraft from ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' − File:Plainsman.jpg|''Plainsman'' hovercraft from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − * ''Field Manual: Draconis Combine'', pp.110-111, "Second Shin Legion" + *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'', pp. 36-37, "Plainsman" − * ''Historical: War of 3039'', p.96, "SADALBARI (JULY-OCTOBER)"+ *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'', pp. 80-81, "Plainsman" − * ''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 36-37, "Plainsman" − * ''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 116 − − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' − * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' [[Category:Combat Vehicles|{{PAGENAME}}]] [[Category:Combat Vehicles|{{PAGENAME}}]] − [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:35 ton Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Close Range Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Combat Vehicles]]
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| name = Plainsman | | name = Plainsman | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]] |
| − | + | | Mission = hovertank | |
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| Type = [[Hovercraft]] | | Type = [[Hovercraft]] | ||
| − | | Cost = 871,533 [[C- | + | | Cost = 871,533 [[C-Bills]] |
| mass = 35 tons | | mass = 35 tons | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = Starslab/3 |
| − | | engine = [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] 140 [[ | + | | engine = [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] 140 [[Internal Combustion Engine]] |
| − | + | | speed = 150 kph | |
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| − | | speed = 150 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = two (2) turret-mounted Harvester 20K SRM 6 Launchers and one (1) front-mounted Harvester 2K SRM 2 Launcher |
| − | + | | BV (1.0) = 413 | |
| − | + | | BV (2.0) = 413 | |
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| − | The '''Plainsman''' was a 35-ton hovertank produced by [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]], at the behest of [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. | + | The '''Plainsman''' was a 35-ton hovertank produced by [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]], at the behest of the [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The fast and hard-hitting Plainsman | + | The fast and hard-hitting Plainsman is a staple of many second-echelon forces throughout the [[Inner Sphere]]. The Plainsman was actually conceived as part of the Wolf’s Dragoon re-armament program of 3030. The Plainsman’s design focus was on reliability and low-maintenance, so only tried-and-true components were used throughout. The resulting solid design is considered by many to set the benchmark for durability and serviceability in hovertanks. |
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| − | + | ==Capabilities== | |
| + | Beside it's reliability, the [[Plainsman]] brings considerable speed and punch on the battlefield. Though lightly armored, the tank has proven | ||
| + | its worth in hundreds of battles throughout the [[Inner Sphere]]. The Earthwerks turbine has sometimes been called bulky and noisy while spooling up. However, its ability to run for 5,000+ hours with no more than a prayer of thanks for daily maintenance has saved considerable man-hours and sweat for service techs across the Inner Sphere. The Star Slab armor dates back to the time of Kerensky, but improvements since then prevent the micro-cracking problems common in earlier versions. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Deployment== |
| − | The Plainsman | + | The [[Plainsman]] is cuurently used by many second-echelon units in the [[Lyran Alliance]], [[Free Worlds League]] and the [[Draconis Combine]]. The [[2nd Shin Legion]]'s recon company also deploys the [[Plainsman]]. |
| − | + | ==Armament== | |
| − | + | The Plainsman's twin turret-mounted [[SRM 6]]'s and front mounted [[SRM 2]] afford the hovertank with considerable short range firepower. The [[SRM 6]]'s share 30 reloads between them while the [[SRM 2]] can draw from 50 reloads. | |
| − | The [[ | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]] experimented with split-turret designs to allow the [[SRM 6]] launchers to be independently targeted to different arcs of fire. However, extensive testing found the complicated split-turret design to be unreliable under field conditions. This condition undermined the primary philosphy of the [[Plainsman]]'s orignal design goal. The testing also determined that splitting the fire of the twin [[SRM 6]] launchers actually reduced the [[Plainsman]]'s overall punch. | |
| − | + | The [[Quikscell Company]] on planet [[Oliver]] approached Pinard to produce a variant of the [[Plainsman]] with an upgraded weapons system. PInanrd subcontracted to produce a modified version of the [[FireScan]] targeting system. Reports suggest the [[Plainsman]]'s target accuracy may be increased by a much as 20 percent. | |
| − | + | Pinard has also acquired [[Streak Missile Launcher]] technolgy that it intends to utilize in the two turret mounted launchers. The resulting varient carries tow Holly [[Streak SRM-4]] launders in the turrent while the front mounted Harvester[[SRM 2]] is retained. Pinanrd also plans to market a field upgrade kit to allow installation of the Holley [[Streak SRM-4]] on existing versions. Although the upgrades make the [[Plainsman]] even more deadly at short ranges, the well-known ruggedness and reliability of the Harvester launchers ensure a strong demand for the standard version of the [[Plainsman]]. | |
| − | + | Pinard also offers the [[Plainsman]] "Scout" version. The Scout replaces the front-mounted [[SRM 2]] and its ammo with a [[Beagle Active Probe]] system. This change also allows an additional half-ton or armor to critical areas in order to compensate for the lost firepower. Pinard's sales representatives recommends that every [[Plainsman]] platton should include at least one of the more expensive scouts. However, most units typically add only one Scout per company on the average. | |
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