Shackleton AESV
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| Shackleton AESV | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Donovan-Miter |
| Use | Exploration Planetary Surveyor |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Advanced) |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Wheeled (Medium) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Introduced | 3093[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 |
| Speed | 46 |
| Top Speed | 64 |
| Power Plant | Fusion |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited |
| Armament | Machine Gun |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| Armor | BAR 10 |
| Crew | 5 1 officer 3 enlisted/non-rated 1 Gunner |
| BV (2.0) | 298[2] |
Contents
Description
The Shackleton AESV (All-Environment Survey Vehicle) is a civilian ground-based Wheeled Support Vehicle used for Exploration and Scouting roles.
This vehicle was bankrolled by Interstellar Expeditions as a replacement for the storied Magellan Series of Exploration Vehicles. It was developed and produced by Donovan-Miter company, in which also has major controlling share in Interstellar Expeditions which had pushed to have vehicle produced. Initially, a OmniVehicle based on Magellan, was in development prior to the Jihad with Blackwell Corporation. However, Blackwell destruction ended this effort to produce Magellan 5eries 5, but Star League era Series 4 had already resumed production with Donovan-Miter. It was through reaching out to Republic of the Sphere, which allowed Donovan-Miter bring the the Shackleton to life and began to be produced in 3093.
After production began, the vehicle entered service exclusively with Interstellar Expeditions and Republic of the Sphere.[3]
Equipment & Capabilities
Designed with advanced technologies to allow it to operate in extreme environments of far off space and other hostile planetary environments. The Shackleton was fitted with a 4-ton Fusion Engine, which gives it a modest movement speed. While not the fast, the Shackleton is highly maneuverable off-road chassis and it's jump jets allowing it to move itself to terrain that would be impossible for most vehicles. For durability, the engineers fitted the Shackleton with a four tons of BAR-10 Rated Commercial Armor, Environmental Sealing, and a highly advanced Armored Motive System.
For it's intended role as a explore vehicle, the Shackleton has been fitted with a grabber style Lifthoist and Mining Drill mounted in front, mounted not unlike a 'Mech. It also features a Beagle Active Probe and up to a ton of Communication Equipment.[4]
Related Vehicles
Notes
The Shackleton is fitted with Armored, Environmental Sealing and Off-Road Chassis Modifications. It's Technology Rating is F/X-X-F (Advanced)
References
- ↑ MUL Profile for Shackleton AESV (Standard) - BV2 and Introduction Year.
- ↑ Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions, pp. 112 & 118 Shackleton AESV - "BV2".
- ↑ Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions, p. 112 - Shackleton AESV "Vehicles background information including what factions it used bye."
- ↑ Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions, p. 112 - Shackleton AESV "Vehicles capabilities"