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| name = Striker Light Tank | | name = Striker Light Tank | ||
| − | | | + | | manufacturer = [[Valiant Vehicles]] |
| Mission = Fire Support | | Mission = Fire Support | ||
| Type = Wheeled | | Type = Wheeled | ||
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| speed = 86.4 kph | | speed = 86.4 kph | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| − | | armament = LRM 10 <br/> SRM 6 | + | | armament = 1 x [[LRM-10]] <br/> 1 x [[SRM-6]] |
| BV (1.0) = 342 | | BV (1.0) = 342 | ||
| BV (2.0) = 564 | | BV (2.0) = 564 | ||
Revision as of 05:04, 4 December 2009
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| Striker Light Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Valiant Vehicles |
| Mission | Fire Support |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 Tons |
| Armor | Valiant Buckler Standard |
| Engine | 155 InterComBust I.C.E. |
| Speed | 86.4 kph km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 342 |
| BV (2.0) | 564 |
Contents
Description
The Striker Light Tank started out as a joint project venture between Valiant Systems and Wunderland Enterprises on world of Johnsondale. They united in their efforts to create a jointed company known as Valiant Vehicles, with the Strike their first product.
The low cost light fire support tank became main stay of the AFFS after its introduction in first decade of 31st Century. Orders for the Striker, outstripped Valiant production line.
The refitted Striker first appeared in 3040s when Valiant was able to catch up with production demands for its tank. Where company refitted it with Star League level of technology. The Striker was later produced for AFFC for its brief existence, spread the tank became the Lyran Alliance. Limited production runs of the vehicle were later delivered to the Draconis Combine. The runs were exchange for Combine's new technology to be added to the Striker.
Armament
The tank's principle weapon is its Valiant Heavy Crossbow 10-tube Long Range Missile launcher. The launcher was limited to a 12 shots for the launcher. For close range combat, the tank was fitted with a Valiant Pilum 6-tube Short Rrange Missile Launcher with 32 rounds for its launcher. Both launchers are found in the Strike's turret.
Variants
- Striker Light Tank (SRM Variant) - Retaining its LRM launcher, the tank was rearmed with four SRM 2 Launchers with 1 ton of ammunition each for both launchers. BV (2.0) = 583
- Striker Light Tank (LRM Variant) - All weaponry is replaced, by single LRM 15 Launcher with 4 tons of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 383, BV (2.0) = 605
- Striker Light Tank (3058 Upgrade) - The Strike receives a major refit during the 3040s, where its Internal Compustion Engine is replace with Fusion Engine. Several tons of Ferro-Fibrous Armor replaced the original's standard armor. The Vehicle's LRM launched is upgraded to 15 tube launchers and enhanced with Artemis IV fire control system. The larger SRM launcher is exchanged with a pair of Streak SRM 2 Launchers. Both launchers are limited to 1 ton of ammunition each. BV (2.0) = 449
- Striker Light Tank (NARC Variant) - A variant of the "3058" Striker, the vehicle is fitted with original Striker's LRM 10 and SRM 6. However, its refitted Narc Missile Beacon. BV (1.0) = 356
- Striker Light Tank (C3 Variant) - A Draconis Combine version of the of the "3058" Striker. The SRM launchers and its ammunition are dropped for a single turreted mounted ER Medium Laser. The LRM 15's ammunition brought up to 16 rounds. The tank is also is give Guardian ECM Suite and a C3 Slave Computer. BV (2.0) =
- Striker Light Tank (Laser Variant) - Is a field modification to the C3 variant of the Striker. This variant is found in the Draconis March, where this version drops its C3 Slave Computer. The vehicle given additional ER Medium Laser, and LRM ammunition brought up to 16 rounds.