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| − | | image = | + | | image = ranger_vv1.png |
| − | | name = | + | | name = Ranger VV1 |
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Valiant Vehicles]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 26-27, "Ranger VV1 Armored Fighting Vehicle"</ref> |
| − | | Mission = | + | | production year=3076 |
| − | | Type = | + | | year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2638/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | mass = | + | | Mission = Infantry Support <br/> anti-infantry <br/> riot control <br/> vehicle escort |
| − | | armor = | + | | Type = Wheeled |
| − | | engine = | + | | cost = 1,218, 875 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | | speed = | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> |
| − | | Crew = | + | | mass = 45 tons<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> |
| − | | armament = | + | | armor = [[Valiant Buckler]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | engine = [[GM 250]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | comsys = [[Wunderland XXI-3 series (Comsys)|Wunderland XXI-3 series]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> |
| + | | T&T = [[ Salamander Systems CommPhase Unit]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| + | | speed = 90 | ||
| + | | Crew = 3 | ||
| + | | armament = | ||
| + | *4x [[Light Machine Gun]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> | ||
| + | *4x [[Machine Gun]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> | ||
| + | *2x [[Machine Gun Array]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> | ||
| + | *2x [[ER Small Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 604<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 26</ref><ref name="MUL1"/><br>664<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| + | The '''Ranger VV1 Armored Fighting Vehicle''' was noted for its deployment in the major militaries of the early [[thirty-second century]]. Produced by Valiant Vehicles, the vehicle was designed to be a companion to the [[Striker (Combat Vehicle)|Striker Light Tank]].<ref name=DADossiers11>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 11: "Cesar Spano"</ref> It was originally intended for front-line combat use. After [[Devlin Stone]]'s Coalition purchased several and saw their combat performance, most Ranger VV1's were transferred to units that are geared for urban combat where the extremely short range of the Ranger's weapons wouldn't be much of a handicap. The [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], for example, transferred nearly all its Ranger VV1's from its armor regiments to infantry regiments, where they supported APCs.<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> | ||
| + | Powering the vehicle is a Magna fusion engine that allows the vehicle be propelled to 90 km/h. Ten tons of armor protect the crew, which is sufficient to stand up to the infantry and battle armor units that are its primary target.<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> | ||
| − | == | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| + | The Ranger's armament is optimized for anti-infantry operations. The eight various machine guns are mounted in a pair of quad mount [[Machine Gun Array]]s. These turret-mounted arrays allow the Ranger VV1 to rapidly destroy conventional infantry platoons and inflict serious damage on battle armor units as well. To supplement this firepower against armored targets, the Ranger carries a pair of forward-firing ER Small Lasers. These are particularly effective against battle armor troops, but can also dissuade small vehicles from closing.<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> | ||
| + | == Variants == | ||
| + | *;Ranger VV1 (MG) : This version introduced in [[Introduction Year::3076]]<ref name="MUL2"/> removes the Machine Gun Arrays and ER Small Lasers of the standard Ranger VV1. In their place, four forward firing [[Diverse Optics Type 10]] [[Small Laser]]s are mounted in a forward mount. The Light Machine Guns are also removed and replaced by standard Machine Guns.<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> BV (2.0) = 607<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 27</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2639/ranger-armored-fighting-vehicle-vv1-mg/ MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle (MG) variant]''</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | *;Ranger VV2 : To provide a longer range version of the Ranger introduced [[Introduction Year::3082]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, Valiant removed the machine guns and replaced them with eight [[Magshot]]s. This tripled the Ranger's effective range and made it more effective against armored targets, but reduced its effect against infantry. To compensate, this variant is usually teamed up with two or three Ranger VV1s.<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> BV (2.0) = 711<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 28</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2640/ranger-armored-fighting-vehicle-vv2/ MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle VV2 variant]''</ref> |
| + | *; Ranger VV22 : This variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3082]]<ref name="MUL4"/> uses an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Dual Turret system to provide more firepower. To increase protection it also trades the standard armor for [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. This model isn't as popular as the standard Ranger VV2 because it's more expensive and harder to maintain.<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/> BV (2.0) = 786<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 29</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2640/ranger-armored-fighting-vehicle-vv2/ MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle VV2 variant]''</ref> | ||
| − | = | + | *;Dark Age : This variant of the Ranger VV1 is armed with four Diverse Optics Type 10 Small Lasers mounted in a forward mount. Eight machine guns have been mounted in the vehicle turret with half ton of ammunition. The vehicle is protected with an extra half ton of standard armor. Enhancing its protection it is also equipped with a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] located in the main body. BV (2.0)= 335<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 24</ref> |
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| + | *;Interdictor : This variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3087]]<ref name="MUL5"/> is identical to the Dark Age variant listed above. BV (2.0) = 688<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 46</ref><ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6755/ranger-armored-fighting-vehicle-vv1-interdictor/ MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle VV1 (Interdictor) variant]''</ref> | ||
| − | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | + | ==Notable Crewmembers== |
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Ranger VV1 Crewmembers]]'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | * Prior to publishing of later products, the Ranger VV1 was known in MWDA novels as VV1 Ranger. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Gallery == | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | ranger_vv1.png|Ranger VV1 from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO:3085]]'' | ||
| + | Ranger VV1 MWDA.png|Original Ranger VV1 from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MWDA]]'' dossiers | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == References == | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Ranger VV1]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles|Ranger VV1]] | ||
| + | [[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles|Ranger VV1]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Republic of the Sphere Combat Vehicles|Ranger VV1]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:04, 10 February 2024
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| Ranger VV1 | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Valiant Vehicles[1] |
| Production Year | 3076[2] |
| Mission | Infantry Support anti-infantry riot control vehicle escort |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Cost | 1,218, 875 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Mass | 45 tons[1] |
| Armor | Valiant Buckler[1] |
| Engine | GM 250[1] |
| Speed | 90 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | Wunderland XXI-3 series[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Salamander Systems CommPhase Unit[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 604[3][2] 664[1] |
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Description[edit]
The Ranger VV1 Armored Fighting Vehicle was noted for its deployment in the major militaries of the early thirty-second century. Produced by Valiant Vehicles, the vehicle was designed to be a companion to the Striker Light Tank.[4] It was originally intended for front-line combat use. After Devlin Stone's Coalition purchased several and saw their combat performance, most Ranger VV1's were transferred to units that are geared for urban combat where the extremely short range of the Ranger's weapons wouldn't be much of a handicap. The Armed Forces of the Federated Suns, for example, transferred nearly all its Ranger VV1's from its armor regiments to infantry regiments, where they supported APCs.[1]
Powering the vehicle is a Magna fusion engine that allows the vehicle be propelled to 90 km/h. Ten tons of armor protect the crew, which is sufficient to stand up to the infantry and battle armor units that are its primary target.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Ranger's armament is optimized for anti-infantry operations. The eight various machine guns are mounted in a pair of quad mount Machine Gun Arrays. These turret-mounted arrays allow the Ranger VV1 to rapidly destroy conventional infantry platoons and inflict serious damage on battle armor units as well. To supplement this firepower against armored targets, the Ranger carries a pair of forward-firing ER Small Lasers. These are particularly effective against battle armor troops, but can also dissuade small vehicles from closing.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Ranger VV1 (MG)
- This version introduced in 3076[5] removes the Machine Gun Arrays and ER Small Lasers of the standard Ranger VV1. In their place, four forward firing Diverse Optics Type 10 Small Lasers are mounted in a forward mount. The Light Machine Guns are also removed and replaced by standard Machine Guns.[1] BV (2.0) = 607[6][5]
- Ranger VV2
- To provide a longer range version of the Ranger introduced 3082[7], Valiant removed the machine guns and replaced them with eight Magshots. This tripled the Ranger's effective range and made it more effective against armored targets, but reduced its effect against infantry. To compensate, this variant is usually teamed up with two or three Ranger VV1s.[1] BV (2.0) = 711[8][7]
- Ranger VV22
- This variant introduced in 3082[9] uses an experimental Dual Turret system to provide more firepower. To increase protection it also trades the standard armor for ferro-fibrous armor. This model isn't as popular as the standard Ranger VV2 because it's more expensive and harder to maintain.[1] BV (2.0) = 786[10][9]
- Dark Age
- This variant of the Ranger VV1 is armed with four Diverse Optics Type 10 Small Lasers mounted in a forward mount. Eight machine guns have been mounted in the vehicle turret with half ton of ammunition. The vehicle is protected with an extra half ton of standard armor. Enhancing its protection it is also equipped with a Guardian ECM Suite located in the main body. BV (2.0)= 335[11]
Notable Crewmembers[edit]
Notes[edit]
- Prior to publishing of later products, the Ranger VV1 was known in MWDA novels as VV1 Ranger.
Gallery[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 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 1.15 1.16 1.17 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 26-27, "Ranger VV1 Armored Fighting Vehicle"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online date for the Ranger VV1
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 26
- ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 11: "Cesar Spano"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle (MG) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 27
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle VV2 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 28
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle VV2 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 29
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 24
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle VV1 (Interdictor) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 46