Poseidon Mobile Engineering Platform
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| Poseidon Mobile Engineering Platform | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Free Worlds League |
| Use | Industrial Support / Construction |
| Tech Base | Non–Tournament Legal |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Airship (Large) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | 3048[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 800 |
| Speed | 0.75 |
| Power Plant | Solar |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Electric / 8 hours |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
| Armament | 8x machine gun |
| Heat Sinks | 0 |
| Armor | Unspecified |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | 4 |
| Crew | 9 (5 crew, 7 gunners, 2 officers) |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
Originally created as a fishery vessel (still retaining its amphibious capacities) on New Olympia in the Free Worlds League, the Poseidon is an industrial support air vessel. The vehicle's primary function is a mobile crane and engineering rig. The vehicle has been successful in industry since its introduction in 3048.[2]
The Poseidon uses solar panels to charge its large batteries to operate at night. The ship carries an array of equipment including mining drills, pile drivers, two cranes, and a Beagle active probe.
Weapons and Equipment
The ship features eight machine guns to safeguard against air and sea attacks. The ship carries 10 tons of ammunition for its weaponry.
Cargo
56 tons with two doors, one on each side of the ship.
Variants
Poseidons are sometimes altered according to their role: weaponry is sometimes removed from vessels engaged in civil engineering work; ICE or fuel-cell engines might be added to reduce draw on the batteries; some have their paraglider lifeboats illegally cannibalized for parts or sold off.[3]
Notes
- Features Amphibious Chassis and Control Modification, heavy-duty pile driver, two lift hoists, mining drill, two searchlights, communication gear, field kitchen, and crew quarters.
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Poseidon Mobile Engineering Platform
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik was written in game year 3067, and stated that vehicle had been in service for two decades
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 152