Tribune

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Tribune Tactical Command HQ
Production information
Manufacturer	Cyclops Incorporated Michaelson Heavy Industries
Production Year	3091
Mission	Scout Mobile Headquarters (MH) Command Vehicle Electronic Warfare Unit
Type	Wheeled
Technical specifications
Mass	30
Armor	Durallex Special Heavy Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	LTV 160 Fusion
Speed	97 km/h
Crew	3
Communications System	Garret T10-Deluxe with Guardian ECM Suite
Targeting Tracking System	Garret E2b Series 2 with Bloodhound Active Probe
Heat Sinks	12
Armament	ER Medium Laser LAMS
BV (2.0)	424

Description

The Tribune Mobile Tactical Command HQ is a light-class of Combat Vehicle that was originally developed in early years of Republic Era by the Republic of the Sphere in 3091. It was developed as one of two designs help coordinate the young Republic's large Combined Arms-style regiments. The vehicle was intended to work in tandem with Praetorian Mobile HQ vehicles as part of a regiment's command structure. Early prototypes were used in the field to help flesh out the concept's ability to provide advance command support for Republic commands. Each Republic Battalion fields a Lance of one Praetorian and three Tribunes, these would be used to enter the thick of combat, where they would act as scout elements and extending a military command's communication network.

The vehicle's success with its larger sister unit, were highly successful after their usage during the Capellan Crusades.

Weapons and Equipment

Designed to work as a team member in a combined-arms regiment, the Tribune fitted with then advanced communication equipment. Its core payload is its 5 tons of Communication Equipment, allowing commanders the upper hand in a fight and also feed large formations with data to a Praetorian coordinating large forces. Contributing its role, it fitted with a Remote Sensor Dispenser which can allow its fellow HQ units be able expand coverage of a battlefield. In the role in Electronic Warfare, this vehicle utilizes Guardian ECM to disrupt an enemy's advanced electronics and weapons. In the scout role, the Tribune has a Bloodhound Active Probe that allows it to pick up hidden units far easier than others.

The Tribune is intended for frontline service, risking being damaged in combat. Defensive measures were implemented by Republic designers which would give it an advantage on the battlefield. These would include the vehicle's 160-rated Fusion Engine, giving it enough speed to avoid possible fatal damage. For protection, the vehicle mounts 3 tons of Durallex Special Heavy Ferro-Fibrous.

The vehicle's active defensive equipment includes a single forward mounted, Laser Anti-Missile System. While Tribune's only offensive weapon is a single Magna Mk VI Extended Range Medium Laser which is also forward mounted.

Notes

As of this time, the Tribune has no canon variants, with its only published in electronic exclusive PDF Era Digest: Dark Age.

Gaming Note: Equipment used to build this combat vehicle originally was listed as Advanced Technology in Total Warfare and Tactical Operations rules sets. However, Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades's Dark Age Technology Advancement Table notes both equipment namely the Bloodhound Active Probe (in 3082) and Laser Anti-Missile System (in 3079) were rerated as Tournament Legal, not subjected to restricted use in regular games.

Design Quirks

The Tribune Mobile Tactical Command HQ is subjected to the following Design Quirks;

• Modular Weapons
• Narrow/Low Profile

Bibliography

• Master Unit List
• Era Digest: Dark Age