SM Tank Destroyer
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| SM Tank Destroyer SM1 | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works |
| Production Year | 3068[1] |
| Mission | Striker/ Close Range/ Urban Combat |
| Type | Hover |
| Cost | 3,095,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Armor | Advanced Compound Beta |
| Engine | 165 fusion |
| Speed | 129 km/h |
| Crew | 4 |
| Communications System | Unit 2J2 "Basher" |
| Targeting Tracking System | Able-Seven Sensor Suite |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,204[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,585[3][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The SM1 tank destroyer was designed as a speedy infighter by scientists from Clan Nova Cat. The machine is a cheap and effective combat vehicle. The vehicle has unique "glass" dual cockpits on the front of the vehicle that are functionally identical while mounting a smaller anti-infantry turret just behind its left side cockpit.[5] The vehicle's unique split cockpit design allows the cockpit modules to eject from the vehicle. Due to its appearance, the SM1 was dubbed the "Suicide Machine" by its first pilots because they felt overexposed with the tank's all ferro-glass cockpit.[6]
Following their integration with the Draconis Combine in 3060, Clan Nova Cat found its advanced manufacturing capacities lacking due to the harsh realities of living in the Inner Sphere. Thus the Clan decided to begin to embrace the Inner Sphere's combined-arms doctrine of combat.[5]
Working with Luthien Armor Works, as it did with the Shoden project at LAW's defunct facilities on Irece, this facility began to produce the SM1 Tank Destroyer in 3065. Clan Nova Cat provided the advanced technology from their own factories after upgrading LAW's facilities on Irece. The deal with LAW gave the Clan shares in the manufacturing plant itself, and purchasing rights for the SM1's first five years of production.[5]
The vehicle was accepted by Nova Cat Galaxies after the performance of volunteer crews. After the vehicles were first introduced, several appeared in the ranks of the Draconis Combine's local Ryuken regiment, which they apparently won through trials.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The SM1 mounts a deadly Type 10 Ultra Autocannon/20 fixed in its nose. The gun has six tons of ammunition. The tank also mounts four Series 2C Light Machine Guns in its small turret for anti-infantry work.[5]
Variants[edit]
- SM1A
- This variant swaps out the Ultra AC for an LB-X Autocannon/20 with five tons of ammunition. The weight saved goes towards a Light Active Probe, and a Light Machine Gun Array to guide its 4 light machine guns.[5] The vehicle became available during the FedCom Civil War. = BV (2.0) = 1,214[7], 1,239[8]
- SM3
- This variant swaps the autocannon for a Gauss rifle, Medium Pulse Laser and four Light Machine Guns.[5] The Gauss Rifle has been given 32 rounds of ammunition, while the light machine guns have one hundred rounds between the four guns. BV (2.0) = 1,593[9][10]
- SM1 Telos
- Originally developed by Clan Nova Cat, the DCMS took over development of this model. All the weapons and armor have been removed, and replaced with Vehicular Stealth Armor. The main weaponry was replaced with a single Extended LRM-15 launcher and five tons of ammunition. A single Machine Gun and half ton of ammunition complete the weapons loadout, and a Guardian ECM Suite is used to power the stealth armor. The ammo is stored in a CASE protected bay.[11]
- SM5 Field Commander
- This prototype OmniVehicle was created by the Kell Hounds using Clan technology. A 215-rated XL engine engine with Supercharger lets the SM5 speed around at 151 km/h and sprint at 194 km/h. The Field Commander has eighteen tons of pod space available, and can carry five tons of that equipment in the turret. The only configuration currently mounts an Ultra Autocannon/20 in the nose, with four tons of ammunition in the body. The turret carries an ER Medium Laser and a TAG unit. The biggest change is the eight tons of Ballistic Reinforced Armor used to provide protection. BV (2.0) = 2,147[12]
Design Quirks[edit]
The SM1 Telos variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[11]
Gallery[edit]
SM1 from JHS:3070
SM1 from TRO:3075
SM1 from RG:iClan vol. 33
Original SM1 from MWDA dossiers
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the SM Tank Destroyer
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 24
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 131
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 248
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 130
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, p. 134-135
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 104
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 249
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 105
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 250
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms, p. 9
- ↑ Shrapnel (magazine)|Shrapnel Issue #5, p. 163
Bibliography[edit]
- A Bonfire of Worlds (novel)
- Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms
- Jihad Hot Spots: 3070
- Jihad Turning Points: Luthien
- Record Sheets: 3075
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge
- Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I
- Shrapnel Issue #5
- Technical Readout: 3075