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| image = Sniper Artillery (DA).jpg|191px | | image = Sniper Artillery (DA).jpg|191px | ||
| name = Sniper Artillery | | name = Sniper Artillery | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Quikscell Company]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', | + | | manufacturer = [[Quikscell Company]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 24–25: "Sniper Artillery"</ref> |
| production year = 3094 | | production year = 3094 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6327/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6327/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| mass = 80 tons<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | | mass = 80 tons<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | ||
| armor = [[standard armor|Durallex Standard]] w/ [[CASE]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | | armor = [[standard armor|Durallex Standard]] w/ [[CASE]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| engine = [[GM 240|GM 240 Fusion]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | | engine = [[GM 240|GM 240 Fusion]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | ||
| comsys = [[Kallon Secure Net]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | | comsys = [[Kallon Secure Net]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | ||
| T&T = [[FireScan with IndirecTrack]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | | T&T = [[FireScan with IndirecTrack]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | ||
| − | | speed = 86 | + | | speed = 86 |
| Crew = | | Crew = | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = |
| + | * 1x [[Sniper Artillery Piece]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[ER Small Laser]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[Machine Gun]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = 895<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 188</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 895<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 188</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Following a successful introduction to service with second-line [[battalion]]s in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], Quikscell began producing and selling the Sniper Artillery vehicle from such worlds as [[Ares ( | + | Following a successful introduction to service with second-line [[battalion]]s in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], Quikscell began producing and selling the Sniper Artillery vehicle from such worlds as [[Ares (system)|Ares]], [[Kalidasa]], [[Layover]] and [[Richvale]], leading to it being found in service throughout the [[Inner Sphere]] and nearby [[Periphery]] worlds. The '''Sniper Artillery''' vehicle is ubiquitous enough that while it is often found in [[platoon]]- and [[company]]-sized groupings, some officers go so far as to build entire units around the artillery pieces.<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Capable of moving at more than 50 km/h thanks to the GM 240 Fusion engine, the key feature of the Sniper Artillery vehicle is its namesake | + | Capable of moving at more than 50 km/h thanks to the [[GM 240]] [[Fusion engine]], the key feature of the Sniper Artillery vehicle is its namesake weapon—more specifically, the forward-mounted [[Armstrong Industries]] [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]. The two forward-mounted Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser|ER Small Lasers]] and the two turret-mounted [[Sperry Browning]] [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]] are secondary weapons at best. Twelve tons of Durallex [[standard armor]] give good coverage to most sides of the Sniper Artillery vehicle, and Quikscell included [[CASE]] in the design to protect the seven tons of ammunition for the Sniper Artillery Piece stored in the body - and the ton of Machine Gun ammunition.<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> |
The Sniper Artillery vehicle's capabilities go beyond simple fire support; equipped with a [[Tow Hitch]], the Sniper Artillery vehicle can tow trailers, and Quikscell also added [[Limited Amphibious Equipment]], in a rare example of doing something that earned actual praise from those using one of their vehicles. More impressive is the four tons of [[Communications Equipment]] built into the Sniper Artillery vehicle, allowing it to function as a limited mobile command and control vehicle.<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | The Sniper Artillery vehicle's capabilities go beyond simple fire support; equipped with a [[Tow Hitch]], the Sniper Artillery vehicle can tow trailers, and Quikscell also added [[Limited Amphibious Equipment]], in a rare example of doing something that earned actual praise from those using one of their vehicles. More impressive is the four tons of [[Communications Equipment]] built into the Sniper Artillery vehicle, allowing it to function as a limited mobile command and control vehicle.<ref name="TRO:3145FSp24+"/> | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Artillery Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category: Artillery Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:04, 11 January 2024
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| Sniper Artillery | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Quikscell Company[1] |
| Production Year | 3094[2] |
| Mission | Fire Support[1] |
| Type | Tracked[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 80 tons[1] |
| Armor | Durallex Standard w/ CASE[1] |
| Engine | GM 240 Fusion[1] |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Communications System | Kallon Secure Net[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | FireScan with IndirecTrack[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 895[1][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Following a successful introduction to service with second-line battalions in the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns, Quikscell began producing and selling the Sniper Artillery vehicle from such worlds as Ares, Kalidasa, Layover and Richvale, leading to it being found in service throughout the Inner Sphere and nearby Periphery worlds. The Sniper Artillery vehicle is ubiquitous enough that while it is often found in platoon- and company-sized groupings, some officers go so far as to build entire units around the artillery pieces.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Capable of moving at more than 50 km/h thanks to the GM 240 Fusion engine, the key feature of the Sniper Artillery vehicle is its namesake weapon—more specifically, the forward-mounted Armstrong Industries Sniper Artillery Piece. The two forward-mounted Diverse Optics ER Small Lasers and the two turret-mounted Sperry Browning Machine Guns are secondary weapons at best. Twelve tons of Durallex standard armor give good coverage to most sides of the Sniper Artillery vehicle, and Quikscell included CASE in the design to protect the seven tons of ammunition for the Sniper Artillery Piece stored in the body - and the ton of Machine Gun ammunition.[1]
The Sniper Artillery vehicle's capabilities go beyond simple fire support; equipped with a Tow Hitch, the Sniper Artillery vehicle can tow trailers, and Quikscell also added Limited Amphibious Equipment, in a rare example of doing something that earned actual praise from those using one of their vehicles. More impressive is the four tons of Communications Equipment built into the Sniper Artillery vehicle, allowing it to function as a limited mobile command and control vehicle.[1]
Variants[edit]
As of 3145 there were no variants of the Sniper Artillery in service.[1]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Sniper Artillery is subject to the following Design Quirk:[1]
Gallery[edit]
Original Sniper Artillery from MechWarrior: Fire For Effect
