Rommel

Rommel Tank
Production information
Manufacturer	Defiance Industries
Mission	Close Range/Urban Combat
Type	Tracked
Technical specifications
Mass	65 tons
Armor	11.5
Engine	260 Fusion
Speed	64.8 km/h
Crew	3
Armament	1x Autocannon/20 1x LRM-5 1x Flamer 1x Small Laser
BV (1.0)	550
BV (2.0)	???

Description

Designed concurrently with the Patton, Defiance Industries decided that a vehicle to replace 'Mechs was needed in the early 3000s. Since 'Mech production was nearly at a standstill, the ability to produce and field armored vehicles became a necessity no Successor State could ignore. The strength of the Rommel is shown in its great urban warfare abilities. A Rommel may lie in wait down an alley or other concealment, then use its devastating armament to cripple or destroy a 'Mech. The main advantage the Rommel has over other, older designs is a combination of higher speed and more armor. With even more armor than a Demolisher tank, the Rommel can take more punishment, yet slip away faster to fight again from another position.

Armament

The Rommel uses a single Defiance 'Mech Hunter Autocannon/20 as its main armament. Able to cripple light and medium 'Mechs with a single placed shots from the main gun, the Rommel can also keep an enemy at bay with a Coventry LRM-5 System while retreating to another position. If attacked by infantry, or as a last resort, the tank commander can aim a single ASL Small Laser.

Variants

Patton - The Patton tank is built on the same chassis, but carries an Autocannon/10, LRM-5, Small Laser, and a Flamer for anti-infantry work. The reduced weight of the main gun compared to the Rommel enables it to mount more armor.

References

• Combat Operations, pg. 120
• Technical Readout: 3025