Savannah Master

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Savannah Master
Production information
Manufacturer S. L. Lewis Incorporated
Production Year 3025[1]
Mission Reconnaissance/Spotter
Type Hovercraft
Cost 91,667 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 5 tons
Armor Durallex Light Standard
Engine Omni 25
Speed 216.0 km/h
Crew 1
Communications System TharHes Hm 10
Targeting Tracking System TharHes Alpha-2a
Armament
BV (1.0) 160[2]
BV (2.0) 215[3][4]


Description

Named after a MechWarrior it defeated in its test run, the Savannah Master is notable for using a fusion engine, unlike most conventional vehicles of its era. With its high speed and meager armor, the Savannah Master hovercraft stays alive by staying mobile and wearing down heavier units with its lone weapon. The vehicle is manufactured on Carlisle.[3][5][6]

Armament

As the Savannah Master primarily engages light recon 'Mechs (which tend to be lightly armed and armored), the single Defiance B3M Medium Laser is more than sufficient for its needs.[3][5][6]

Variants

  • SL 
    Introduced in 3033[7], two small lasers replace the medium laser. Production of this model was not pursued due to the lack of acceptable range[8]. BV (2.0)= 131[9]
  • Interdictor 
    Introduced in 3077[7]. This version removes the medium laser, allowing this version to mount a Guardian ECM Suite. Protection is also lessened, though the loss of armor is mitigated by the use of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor. This version was frequently used during the Jihad to disrupt Word of Blake electronic networks.[10] BV (2.0) = 128[11]

References

  1. MUL online date for the Savannah Master
  2. Combat Operations, p. 120
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 10-11, "Savannah Master Hovercraft Profile"
  4. Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 9
  5. 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3026, pp. 6-7, "Savannah Master Hovercraft Profile"
  6. 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, pp. 10-11, "Savannah Master Hovercraft Profile"
  7. 7.0 7.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named MUL
  8. Technical Readout: 3039, p. 10, "Variants"
  9. Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 10
  10. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
  11. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 24

Bibliography