Scapha

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Scapha Hovertank
Production information
Manufacturer Grumman Industries
Mission Artillery support
Battlefield Sniping
Interdiction
Reconnaissance
Insurgency
Battle Armor Transport
Type Hover
Technical specifications
Mass 40
Armor Reflective Armor
Engine Strand 265 XXL Fusion
Speed 183 km/h
Communications System TransComm 44
Targeting Tracking System Bundesweyth FlexTrak
Heat Sinks 10
Armament

Prime Configuration

BV (2.0) 1,425[1][2][3]


Description

The Scapha Hovertank is a 32nd Century Hover OmniVehicle which was originally exclusively produced for the Armed Forces of the Republic of the Sphere. Built by Grumman Industries on Terra in 3123, the Scapha was designed with best technologies of its time. It would go on to serve in multiple roles in RAF due to its flexibility and firepower.

The design would be highly popular in service of the RAF well into the fall of most the Republic's Prefectures to invading forces after 3132. The tank being among Republic Standing Guard units, the Scapha would be noted for making taking of Republic worlds costly affair.[4]

Weapons and Equipment

Designed as fast and flexible tank, the Scapha is powered by a Strand 265-rated Extra-Extralight Fusion Engine, giving excess speed. Despite the cost of the engine and its bulkiness, the Scapha has 13 ton Omni pod capacity for weapons and equipment. Protecting its armored hide is 7.5 tons of Grumman CRR Reflective Armor which dampers the damaged caused by energy weapons.

The vehicle's Primary Configuration is designed for hand both the role of reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Mounted it Pod space for this role is a Angel ECM Suite and Bloodhound Probe. Vehicle's speed is increased thanks to addition of a supercharger, allowing it to reach speeds upwards to 220 km/h. Scapha's firepower comes from pair of turreted mounted Light PPCs guided by a Targeting Computer.[5]

Alternate Configurations

  • Alt. Config. A 
    Despite it being only armed with singular weapon, the A Configuration's firepower is considerable. Mounted in the vehicle's turret is a single Class 5 Rotary Autocannon, which is feed by 3 tons of ammunition. BV(2.0)=1,399[6][7][8]
  • Alt. Config. B 
    Long-reaching sniper unit, the B is mounted with a single Light Gauss Rifle with single ton of ammunition. BV(2.0)=984[9][10][11]
  • Alt. Config. C 
    Another Autocannon based configuration, the C is can be cast in role against infantry forces and vehicles. Mounted in its turret, a LB-X Class 10 Autocannon with two tons of ammunition. BV(2.0)=1,002[12][13][14]
  • Alt. Config. D 
    The D is designed to attack units at close range, while being able serve as spotter for missile units. For this role, the Scapha mounts a iNarc launcher in the turret with eight rounds of fire. The configuration's main offensive weapon is a Snub-Nose Particle Projection Cannon mounted in the turret. BV(2.0)=1,141[15][16][17]
  • Alt. Config. F 
    A medium-range fighter and spotter, the F Configuration mounts a basic Class 5 Autocannon guided by a Targeting Computer. The vehicle carries two tons worth of ammunition for the weapon, allowing carrying different ammo types. A TAG unit allows it act as spotter for artillery and units using semi-guided LRM launchers. BV(2.0)=794[21][22][23]
  • Alt. Config. G 
    The G configuration is designed as long-range sniper, and can serve as spotter for a C3 Network. Its main weapons are pair of Light Class 2 Autocannons mounted in its turret. The autocannons guided by a Targeting Computer are feed two of ammunition which can be loaded with differentiating ammo types. Also mounted in this configuration is C3 Slave Unit. BV(2.0)=736[24][25][26]
  • Alt. Config. H 
    A powerful intermediate combatant, the H configurations mounts C3 Slave Unit and two Medium Variable-Speed Pulse Lasers in its turret. To help the vehicle cope with its extra weapons heat, Scapha has also been fitted with four additional heat sinks. VBV(2.0)=811[27][28][29]
  • Alt. Config. I 
    This configuration can allow the Scapha to serve both as a command vehicle in a C3 Network or as capture unit. The I Configuration only weapon is a TSEMP Cannon found in its turret. At heart of the vehicle lies a C3 Master Computer. BV(2.0)=2,096[30][31][32]
  • Alt. Config. J 
    The J configuration provides the Scapha with arguably its most unique feature among its array of alternate configurations. Intended as a close-range fighter, the J is fitted with an Guardian ECM Suite and three Medium Pulse Lasers in its turret. Configuration most noted feature is presence of 7 Jump Jets, making it first successful OmniVehicle to mount this equipment. BV(2.0)=1,047[33][34][35]

Game Notes

References

  1. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20 & 72 Scapha Hovertank - BV2.
  2. ↑ - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha Prime - Introduction Date and BV2.
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. Scaha Hovertank Prime - Record Sheet BV2 listing.
  4. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 20 Scapha - Background.
  5. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20-21 & 72 Scapha - Stats.
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20-21 & 73 Scapha - A Configuration.
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 398 Scapha A
  8. ↑ - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha A - Introduction Date and BV2.
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20-21 & 74 Scapha - B Configuration.
  10. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 399 Scapha B
  11. ↑ - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha B - Introduction Date and BV2.
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20-21 & 75 Scapha - C Configuration.
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 400 Scapha C<
  14. ↑ - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha C - Introduction Date and BV2.
  15. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20-21 & 76 Scapha - D Configuration.
  16. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 401 Scapha D
  17. ↑ - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha D - Introduction Date and BV2.
  18. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20-21 & 77 Scapha - E Configuration.
  19. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 402
  20. ↑ - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha E - Introduction Date and BV2.
  21. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20-21 & 78 Scapha - F Configuration.
  22. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 403 Scapha F
  23. ↑ - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha F - Introduction Date and BV2.
  24. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20-21 & 79 Scapha - G Configuration.
  25. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 404
  26. ↑ - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha G - Introduction Date and BV2.
  27. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20-21 & 80 Scapha - H Configuration.
  28. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 405
  29. ↑ - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha H - Introduction Date and BV2.
  30. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20-21 & 81 Scapha - I Configuration.
  31. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 406 Scapha I
  32. ↑ - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha I - Introduction Date and BV2.
  33. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 20-21 & 82 Scapha - J Configuration.
  34. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 407 Scapha J
  35. ↑ - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha J - Introduction Date and BV2.

Bibliography

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