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| image = *.***
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| image = ranger_vv1.png
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| name = VV1 Ranger
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| name = Ranger VV1
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| manufacturer = [[Valiant Vehicles]]
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| manufacturer = [[Valiant Vehicles]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 26-27, "Ranger VV1 Armored Fighting Vehicle"</ref>
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| Mission = Infantry Support <br/> anti-infantry <br/> riot control
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| production year=3076
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| year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2638/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| Mission = Infantry Support <br/> anti-infantry <br/> riot control <br/> vehicle escort
 
| Type = Wheeled
 
| Type = Wheeled
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| mass = 45 tons
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| cost = 1,218, 875 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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| armor = Valiany Scutum
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/>
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| engine = 250 Magna [[Fusion Engine]]
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| mass = 45 tons<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/>
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| speed = 90 kph
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| armor = [[Valiant Buckler]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/>
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| engine = [[GM 250]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/>
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| comsys = [[Wunderland XXI-3 series (Comsys)|Wunderland XXI-3 series]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/>
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| T&T = [[ Salamander Systems CommPhase Unit]]<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/>
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| heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]
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| speed = 90
 
| Crew = 3
 
| Crew = 3
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| armament = 4 x [[Small Laser|Small Lasers]] <br/> 8 x [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]]  
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| armament =  
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| BV (1.0) = 335
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*4x [[Light Machine Gun]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/>
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| BV (2.0) = ???
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*4x [[Machine Gun]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/>
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*2x [[Machine Gun Array]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/>
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*2x [[ER Small Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/>
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| BV (1.0) =  
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| BV (2.0) = 604<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 26</ref><ref name="MUL1"/><br>664<ref name="TRO:3085p26+"/>
 
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==Description==
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== Description ==
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VV1 Range Infantry Fighting Vehicle was noted for its deployment major militaries of the early [[32nd Century]].  Producted by the Valiant Vehicles, the vehicle was designed to be a companion to [[Striker (Combat Vehicle)|Striker Light Tank]].<ref>DA_13 MWDA Corporal Cesar Spano Dossier.</ref>
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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+"/>
  
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==Armaments & Capacities==
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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+"/>
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The vehicle has principly armed with four Diverse Optics Type 10
 
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Small Lasers mounted in front it.  Eight machine guns have been mounted in the vehicle turret with half ton of ammunition.
 
  
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The vehicle is protected with ten & half tons of standard armor. Enhancing its protection it is also equipt with a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] located in the main body.
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== Weapons and Equipment ==
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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+"/>
  
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Powering the vehicle is a Magna fusion engine that allows the vehicle be propelled to 90 kilometers per hour.
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== Variants ==
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*;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>
  
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==Variants==
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*;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>
  
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*; 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>
  
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==References==
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*;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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*[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]] pg. 24
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*[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/images/4/43/Dark_Age_13.pdf| MWDA Corporal Cesar Spano's Dossier]
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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>
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==Notable Crewmembers==
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:''See [[:Category:Notable Ranger VV1 Crewmembers]]''
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== Notes ==
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* Prior to publishing of later products, the Ranger VV1 was known in MWDA novels as VV1 Ranger.
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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ranger_vv1.png|Ranger VV1 from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO:3085]]''
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Ranger VV1 MWDA.png|Original Ranger VV1 from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MWDA]]'' dossiers
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</gallery>
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== References ==
 
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
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== Bibliography ==
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[[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]]
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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[[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles]]
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* ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]''
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[[Category:Republic of the Sphere Combat Vehicles]]
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
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[[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]]
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Ranger VV1]]
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[[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles|Ranger VV1]]
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[[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles|Ranger VV1]]
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[[Category:Republic of the Sphere Combat Vehicles|Ranger VV1]]

Latest revision as of 20:04, 10 February 2024

Ranger vv1.png
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]


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]
  • Interdictor 
    This variant developed in 3087[12] is identical to the Dark Age variant listed above. BV (2.0) = 688[13][12]

Notable Crewmembers[edit]

See Category:Notable Ranger VV1 Crewmembers

Notes[edit]

  • Prior to publishing of later products, the Ranger VV1 was known in MWDA novels as VV1 Ranger.

Gallery[edit]

  • Ranger VV1 from TRO:3085

  • Original Ranger VV1 from MWDA dossiers

References[edit]

  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 1.15 1.16 1.17 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 26-27, "Ranger VV1 Armored Fighting Vehicle"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online date for the Ranger VV1
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 26
  4. ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 11: "Cesar Spano"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle (MG) variant
  6. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 27
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle VV2 variant
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 28
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle VV2 variant
  10. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 29
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 24
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 MUL online data for the Ranger Armored Fighting Vehicle VV1 (Interdictor) variant
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 46

Bibliography[edit]

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