Difference between revisions of "Stygian"

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| image = Stygian.gif
 
| image = Stygian.gif
 
| name = Stygian Strike Tank
 
| name = Stygian Strike Tank
| manufacturer = [[Brooks Incorporated]]
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| manufacturer = [[Brooks Incorporated]]<ref name=TRO3067pp12-13>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 12-13, "Stygian Vehicle Profile"</ref>
 
| Mission = Fire Support
 
| Mission = Fire Support
 
| Type = Hover
 
| Type = Hover
 
| cost = 2,013,000 C-bills
 
| cost = 2,013,000 C-bills
 
| mass = 40
 
| mass = 40
| armor = Maximillian 43
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| armor = [[Maximillian 43]]<ref name=TRO3067pp12-13/>
| engine = Magna 185 [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]]
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| engine = [[Magna 185]] [[Fusion Engine]]<ref name=TRO3067pp12-13/>
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| comsys = [[Maxell 600b]]<ref name=TRO3067pp12-13/>
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| T&T = [[Maxell TA70]]<ref name=TRO3067pp12-13/>
 
| speed = 151
 
| speed = 151
 
| Crew = 3
 
| Crew = 3
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*1x [[LRM-15]]
 
*1x [[LRM-15]]
 
*2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s
 
*2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s
| BV (1.0) = 754<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 129</ref><ref name=TRO3067>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 12-13, "Stygian Vehicle Profile"</ref>
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| BV (1.0) = 754<ref name=TRO3067pp12-13/><ref name=COp129>''Combat Operations'', p. 129</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = ???
 
| BV (2.0) = ???
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Stygian''' Strike Tank was developed by [[Brooks Incorporated]] following a general call to all manufacturers from Captain-General [[Thomas Marik]] to develop [[combat vehicle]]s that use new technology. Already a successful vehicle manufacturer, Brooks responded with what they termed the "Harasser II." After testing by the [[2nd Free Worlds Legionnaires|Second Free Worlds Legionnaires]] and a personal recommendation from then-Force Commander [[Corrine Marik]], Brooks renamed the design the Stygian in honor of the Second's nickname.<ref name=TRO3067/>  
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The '''Stygian''' Strike Tank was developed by [[Brooks Incorporated]] following a general call to all manufacturers from Captain-General [[Thomas Marik]] to develop [[combat vehicle]]s that use new technology. Already a successful vehicle manufacturer, Brooks responded with what they termed the "Harasser II." After testing by the [[2nd Free Worlds Legionnaires|Second Free Worlds Legionnaires]] and a personal recommendation from then-Force Commander [[Corrine Marik]], Brooks renamed the design the Stygian in honor of the Second's nickname.<ref name=TRO3067pp12-13/>
  
The Stygian itself is a speedy hovertank, topping out at 151 km/h. It uses this as its primary defense, as it only carries five and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3067/>
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The Stygian itself is a speedy hovertank, topping out at 151 km/h. It uses this as its primary defense, as it only carries five and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3067pp12-13/>
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
The Stygian devotes exactly a quarter of its tonnage to the Magna Longbow [[LRM-15]] launcher and its attendant ammunition. Rather than provide static covering fire, as most support units do, the Stygian is able to keep up with the elements it supports and can swiftly move up and down almost any battlefield to provide support. Mounting the launcher in a turret gives the main gun the largest possible field of fire, even making it able to fire straight back to cover its own retreat, if necessary. Three separate ammo bins give it flexibility to carry different types of ammunition. In the unlikely event that another unit gets in under its gun, two Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s provide backup.<ref name=TRO3067/>
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The Stygian devotes exactly a quarter of its tonnage to the Magna Longbow [[LRM-15]] launcher and its attendant ammunition. Rather than provide static covering fire, as most support units do, the Stygian is able to keep up with the elements it supports and can swiftly move up and down almost any battlefield to provide support. Mounting the launcher in a turret gives the main gun the largest possible field of fire, even making it able to fire straight back to cover its own retreat, if necessary. Three separate ammo bins give it flexibility to carry different types of ammunition. In the unlikely event that another unit gets in under its gun, two Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s provide backup.<ref name=TRO3067pp12-13/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
* Armor - The variant recommended by the Stygians calls for a smaller engine for would lower the tank's top speed to 129 km/h. The mass saved allows for the addition of two and a half tons of armor and another ammo bin. This variant has been nicknamed the "Stygian Mudskipper." BV (1.0) = 736<ref name=CO/>
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* Armor - The variant recommended by the Stygians calls for a smaller engine for would lower the tank's top speed to 129 km/h. The mass saved allows for the addition of two and a half tons of armor and another ammo bin. This variant has been nicknamed the "Stygian Mudskipper."<ref name=TRO3067pp12-13/> BV (1.0) = 736<ref name=COp129/>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 13:00, 1 May 2012

Stygian.gif
Stygian Strike Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Brooks Incorporated[1]
Mission Fire Support
Type Hover
Cost 2,013,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 40
Armor Maximillian 43[1]
Engine Magna 185 Fusion Engine[1]
Speed 151 km/h
Crew 3
Communications System Maxell 600b[1]
Targeting Tracking System Maxell TA70[1]
Armament
BV (1.0) 754[1][2]
BV (2.0) ???


Description

The Stygian Strike Tank was developed by Brooks Incorporated following a general call to all manufacturers from Captain-General Thomas Marik to develop combat vehicles that use new technology. Already a successful vehicle manufacturer, Brooks responded with what they termed the "Harasser II." After testing by the Second Free Worlds Legionnaires and a personal recommendation from then-Force Commander Corrine Marik, Brooks renamed the design the Stygian in honor of the Second's nickname.[1]

The Stygian itself is a speedy hovertank, topping out at 151 km/h. It uses this as its primary defense, as it only carries five and a half tons of armor.[1]

Armament

The Stygian devotes exactly a quarter of its tonnage to the Magna Longbow LRM-15 launcher and its attendant ammunition. Rather than provide static covering fire, as most support units do, the Stygian is able to keep up with the elements it supports and can swiftly move up and down almost any battlefield to provide support. Mounting the launcher in a turret gives the main gun the largest possible field of fire, even making it able to fire straight back to cover its own retreat, if necessary. Three separate ammo bins give it flexibility to carry different types of ammunition. In the unlikely event that another unit gets in under its gun, two Diverse Optics ER Medium Lasers provide backup.[1]

Variants

  • Armor - The variant recommended by the Stygians calls for a smaller engine for would lower the tank's top speed to 129 km/h. The mass saved allows for the addition of two and a half tons of armor and another ammo bin. This variant has been nicknamed the "Stygian Mudskipper."[1] BV (1.0) = 736[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 12-13, "Stygian Vehicle Profile"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Combat Operations, p. 129

Bibliography