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Line 1: {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle − | image = Vidar TROPrototypes.jpg + | image = Vidar.jpg | name = Vidar Heavy Defense Tank | name = Vidar Heavy Defense Tank | manufacturer = [[Benson and Bjorn]] | manufacturer = [[Benson and Bjorn]] Line 9:
Line 9: | Cost = | Cost = | mass = 75 | mass = 75 − | armor = [[Ferro-fibrous|Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous]] w/ [[CASE]] + | armor = [[Ferro-Fibrous|Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous with CASE]] − | engine = [[Fuel cell|150-rated fuel cell]] + | engine = [[Fuel Cell|Fuel Cell 150]] | comsys = [[Q2 Block 7]] | comsys = [[Q2 Block 7]] | T&T= [[Build 2 JRD TTS]] w/[[Artemis V FCS]] | T&T= [[Build 2 JRD TTS]] w/[[Artemis V FCS]] − | heat sinks= 1 [[Heat Sink|single]] + | heat sinks= 1 − | speed = 32 + | speed = 32 kph | Crew = | Crew = − | armament = + | armament = 4 x [[Large Chemical Laser|Large Chemical Lasers]] <br/> 2 x [[LRM 15|Type XVI LRM 15 Launcher with Artemis V FCS]] <br/> 2 x [[AMS|“Goalkeeper” Anti-Missile Systems]] − * 4 x [[large chemical laser]]+ | BV (1.0) = N/A − * 2 x [[LRM 15]] with [[Artemis V FCS]]+ | BV (2.0) = 1,396<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Master Unit List Nuberu profile gives BV2 value.]</ref><ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 79, "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank".</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 41</ref> − * 2 x [[anti-missile system]] − | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 1,396<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Master Unit List Nuberu profile gives BV2 value.]</ref><ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 79: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 41</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Somewhat of a poster child for tensions between the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Rasalhagian]] elements of the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], the '''Vidar Heavy Defense Tank''' was an armored combat vehicle first deployed in [[3085]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Vider's MUL profile lists vehicle introduced in 3085.]</ref><ref name=TRP-78>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 78: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank"</ref> + Somewhat of a poster child for tensions between the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Rasalhagian]] elements of the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], the '''Vidar Heavy Defense Tank''' was an armored combat vehicle first deployed in [[3085]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Vider's MUL profile lists vehicle introduced in 3085.]</ref> <ref name=TRP-78>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 78, "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank"</ref> − Feeling threatened by the superiority of native Rasalhagian-designed [[Clan]]-tech combat vehicles and tanks developed in the latter half of the [[Jihad]], [[Clan Ghost Bear Touman|the Clan ''touman'']] solicited bids for a low-cost defensive tank to supplement the massive [[Mars (Combat Vehicle)|Mars]] and [[Huitzilopochtli]]. The loss of honor forced the Clan Ghost Bear [[Scientist Caste]] to respond, pulling strings to get the Vidar accepted and using their ties with the [[Merchant Caste]] to force an unwilling Benson and Bjorn to manufacture it. The resulting design would be regarded as being so bad that Benson & Bjorn would have an unsanctioned civilian [[Trial of Refusal]] pitting one of the company's [[Axel#Variants|Axel IIC]] tanks against the Vidar to prove its inferiority, defeating it within five minutes. This cemented its bad reputation among the mostly Rasalhagian crews forced to pilot it. The Vidar would finally prove its worth in battle against pirates attacking the Dominion world of [[Porthos]].<ref name=TRP-78/> + Feeling threatened by the superiority of native Rasalhagian designed [[Clan]]-tech equipped combat vehicles and tanks developed in the latter half of the [[Jihad]], the Clan ''[[Touman]]'' solicited bids for a low-cost defensive tank to supplement the massive [[Mars (Combat Vehicle)|Mars]] and [[Huitzilopochtli]]. The loss of honor forced the Clan Ghost Bear [[Scientist Caste]] to respond, pulling strings to get the Vidar accepted and using their ties with the [[Merchant Caste]] to force an unwilling Benson and Bjorn to manufacture it. The resulting design would be regarded as being so bad that Benson & Bjorn would have issue an unsanctioned civilian [[Trial of Refusal]] pitting one the company's [[Axel#Variants|Axel IIC]] tanks against Vidar to prove its inferiority, defeating it within five minutes. This cemented its bad reputation among the, mostly, Rasalhagian crews forced to pilot it. The Vidar would finally prove its worth in battle against pirates attacking the Dominion world of [[Porthos]].<ref name=TRP-78/> − Caught between the mandated low cost and the Bear Scientist Caste's desperation to show off its superior technical flair, the Vidar is technically advanced but no more armored or speedier than the heavier designs it was intended to escort. Using an inexpensive 150-rated [[fuel cell]] engine to cut costs, the Vidar is capable of just over 30 km/h. Hampered by the need to cover two [[Vehicular Dual Turret|turret]]s, the Vidar's hull is protected by a barely adequate ten and half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], with integrated [[CASE]].<ref name=TRP-78/> + Caught between the low-cost mandated and the Bear Scientist Caste's desperation to show off its superior technical flair, the Vidar is technically advanced but no more armored or speedier than the heavier designs it was intended to escort. Using an inexpensive 150 rated [[Fuel Cell]] engine to cut costs, the Vidar is only just capable of speed above 30 kph. Hampered by the need to cover two [[Vehicular Dual Turret|turret]]s the Vidar hull is protected by barely adequate ten and half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, with integrated [[CASE]].<ref name=TRP-78/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − An attempt by the Ghost Bear scientists to increase its flexibility, the Vidar mounts two [[Dual Turrets (Vehicle)|turret]]s. The forward turret mounts four Clan [[Laser#Chemical Lasers|chemical laser]]s with six tons of reloads, while two 15-tube long-range missile launchers are mounted in the rear turret with [[Technology Rating|advanced tech]] [[Artemis V FCS]] guidance. Four tons' worth of reloads are dedicated to keeping these launchers supplied.<ref name=TRP-78/> + An attempt by the Ghost Bear scientists to increase its flexibility, the Vidar mounts two [[Dual Turrets (Vehicle)|Turret]]s. The forward turret mounts four Clan [[Chemical Laser]]s with six tons of reloads, while two 15-Tube Long-Range Missile Launchers are mounted in the rear turret with [[Technology Rating|advanced tech]] [[Artemis V FCS]] guidance. Four tons of worth of reloads are dedicated to keeping these launchers supplied. <ref name=TRP-78/> − To help ward off incoming missile fire, a pair of mounted [["Goalkeeper"]] anti-missile systems mounted in front of the vehicle rounds out the tank's defensive weapon systems .<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 78–79: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank" - Weapons Stats and Description</ref> + To help ward off incoming missile fire, a pair of mounted Goalkeeper Anti-missile systems mounted in front of the vehicle rounds out the Tank's defensive weapon systems .<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 78-79, "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank" - Weapons stats & Description.</ref> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;Vidar Heavy Defense Tank 2 : Introduced in [[3090]], this variant of the tank was introduced by Benson and Bjorn to address some of the shortcomings of the original vehicle. The Vidar 2's changes include the exchange of its large chemical lasers for [[ER large lasers]] with additional [[heat sink]]s. The vehicle's forward AMS was dropped in favor of increasing the Vidar's armor protection and changing the ferro-fibrous for [[hardened armor]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 76: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank - Variant Description. No BV2 listed"</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5349/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-2 Master Unit List Vidar Heavy Defense Tank 2 profile gives introduction year, but excludes the Battle Value.]</ref> + *;Vidar Heavy Defense Tank 2 : Introduced [[3090]], this variant of the tank was introduced by Benson and Bjorn address some of the shortcomings of the original vehicle. The Vidar 2's changes include; the exchange it’s Large Chemical Lasers for [[ER Large Lasers]] with additional [[Heat Sinks]]. The vehicle's forward AMS would be dropped in favor of increasing the Vidar's armor protection and changing the Ferro-Fiber for [[Hardened Armor]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 76, "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank - Variant Description. No BV2 listed"</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5349/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-2 Master Unit List Vidar Heavy Defense Tank 2 profile gives introduction year, but excludes the Battle Value.]</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The Vidar is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> + The ''Vidar'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> * [[Bad Reputation]] * [[Bad Reputation]] + * [[Rumble Seat]] * [[Trailer Hitch]] * [[Trailer Hitch]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * The technologies listed in this vehicle have been rerated according to the Jihad Technology Advancement Table found in ''TRO: Prototypes''. Dual Turret (Vehicle) is list as Tournament Legal, while Chemical Lasers and Artemis V FCS brings the Vidar's tech level to the Advanced Tech rating.<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 206–208: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table" - Tech levels for Vidar's components vary from Total Warfare/TechManual construction rules</ref> + * The technology listed in this vehicle have been re-rated according to the Jihad Technology Advancement Table found in TRO: Prototypes. Duel Turret (Vehicle) is list as Tournment Legal, while Chemical Lasers and Artemis V FCS brings the Vidar's tech level to the Advanced Tech rating.<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 206-208, "Jihad Technology Advancement Table" - Tech levels for Vidar's components vary from Total Warfare/TechManual construction rules.</ref> ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Vidar TROPrototypes.jpg|Vidar from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' + Image:Vidar - wb.png|Vidar </gallery> </gallery> Line 62:
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| − | | image = Vidar | + | | image = Vidar.jpg |
| name = Vidar Heavy Defense Tank | | name = Vidar Heavy Defense Tank | ||
| manufacturer = [[Benson and Bjorn]] | | manufacturer = [[Benson and Bjorn]] | ||
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| Cost = | | Cost = | ||
| mass = 75 | | mass = 75 | ||
| − | | armor = [[Ferro- | + | | armor = [[Ferro-Fibrous|Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous with CASE]] |
| − | | engine = [[Fuel | + | | engine = [[Fuel Cell|Fuel Cell 150]] |
| comsys = [[Q2 Block 7]] | | comsys = [[Q2 Block 7]] | ||
| T&T= [[Build 2 JRD TTS]] w/[[Artemis V FCS]] | | T&T= [[Build 2 JRD TTS]] w/[[Artemis V FCS]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks= 1 | + | | heat sinks= 1 |
| − | | speed = 32 | + | | speed = 32 kph |
| Crew = | | Crew = | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 4 x [[Large Chemical Laser|Large Chemical Lasers]] <br/> 2 x [[LRM 15|Type XVI LRM 15 Launcher with Artemis V FCS]] <br/> 2 x [[AMS|“Goalkeeper” Anti-Missile Systems]] |
| − | + | | BV (1.0) = N/A | |
| − | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,396<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Master Unit List Nuberu profile gives BV2 value.]</ref><ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 79, "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank".</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 41</ref> | |
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| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,396<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Master Unit List Nuberu profile gives BV2 value.]</ref><ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 79 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Somewhat of a poster child for tensions between the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Rasalhagian]] elements of the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], the '''Vidar Heavy Defense Tank''' was an armored combat vehicle first deployed in [[3085]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Vider's MUL profile lists vehicle introduced in 3085.]</ref><ref name=TRP-78>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 78 | + | Somewhat of a poster child for tensions between the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Rasalhagian]] elements of the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], the '''Vidar Heavy Defense Tank''' was an armored combat vehicle first deployed in [[3085]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Vider's MUL profile lists vehicle introduced in 3085.]</ref> <ref name=TRP-78>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 78, "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank"</ref> |
| − | Feeling threatened by the superiority of native Rasalhagian | + | Feeling threatened by the superiority of native Rasalhagian designed [[Clan]]-tech equipped combat vehicles and tanks developed in the latter half of the [[Jihad]], the Clan ''[[Touman]]'' solicited bids for a low-cost defensive tank to supplement the massive [[Mars (Combat Vehicle)|Mars]] and [[Huitzilopochtli]]. The loss of honor forced the Clan Ghost Bear [[Scientist Caste]] to respond, pulling strings to get the Vidar accepted and using their ties with the [[Merchant Caste]] to force an unwilling Benson and Bjorn to manufacture it. The resulting design would be regarded as being so bad that Benson & Bjorn would have issue an unsanctioned civilian [[Trial of Refusal]] pitting one the company's [[Axel#Variants|Axel IIC]] tanks against Vidar to prove its inferiority, defeating it within five minutes. This cemented its bad reputation among the, mostly, Rasalhagian crews forced to pilot it. The Vidar would finally prove its worth in battle against pirates attacking the Dominion world of [[Porthos]].<ref name=TRP-78/> |
| − | Caught between the | + | Caught between the low-cost mandated and the Bear Scientist Caste's desperation to show off its superior technical flair, the Vidar is technically advanced but no more armored or speedier than the heavier designs it was intended to escort. Using an inexpensive 150 rated [[Fuel Cell]] engine to cut costs, the Vidar is only just capable of speed above 30 kph. Hampered by the need to cover two [[Vehicular Dual Turret|turret]]s the Vidar hull is protected by barely adequate ten and half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, with integrated [[CASE]].<ref name=TRP-78/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | An attempt by the Ghost Bear scientists to increase its flexibility, the Vidar mounts two [[Dual Turrets (Vehicle)| | + | An attempt by the Ghost Bear scientists to increase its flexibility, the Vidar mounts two [[Dual Turrets (Vehicle)|Turret]]s. The forward turret mounts four Clan [[Chemical Laser]]s with six tons of reloads, while two 15-Tube Long-Range Missile Launchers are mounted in the rear turret with [[Technology Rating|advanced tech]] [[Artemis V FCS]] guidance. Four tons of worth of reloads are dedicated to keeping these launchers supplied. <ref name=TRP-78/> |
| − | To help ward off incoming missile fire, a pair of mounted | + | To help ward off incoming missile fire, a pair of mounted Goalkeeper Anti-missile systems mounted in front of the vehicle rounds out the Tank's defensive weapon systems .<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 78-79, "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank" - Weapons stats & Description.</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Vidar Heavy Defense Tank 2 : Introduced | + | *;Vidar Heavy Defense Tank 2 : Introduced [[3090]], this variant of the tank was introduced by Benson and Bjorn address some of the shortcomings of the original vehicle. The Vidar 2's changes include; the exchange it’s Large Chemical Lasers for [[ER Large Lasers]] with additional [[Heat Sinks]]. The vehicle's forward AMS would be dropped in favor of increasing the Vidar's armor protection and changing the Ferro-Fiber for [[Hardened Armor]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 76, "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank - Variant Description. No BV2 listed"</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5349/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-2 Master Unit List Vidar Heavy Defense Tank 2 profile gives introduction year, but excludes the Battle Value.]</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The Vidar is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> | + | The ''Vidar'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> |
* [[Bad Reputation]] | * [[Bad Reputation]] | ||
| + | * [[Rumble Seat]] | ||
* [[Trailer Hitch]] | * [[Trailer Hitch]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * The | + | * The technology listed in this vehicle have been re-rated according to the Jihad Technology Advancement Table found in TRO: Prototypes. Duel Turret (Vehicle) is list as Tournment Legal, while Chemical Lasers and Artemis V FCS brings the Vidar's tech level to the Advanced Tech rating.<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 206-208, "Jihad Technology Advancement Table" - Tech levels for Vidar's components vary from Total Warfare/TechManual construction rules.</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Vidar | + | Image:Vidar - wb.png|Vidar |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]] |
[[Category:75 ton Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:75 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Clan Ghost Bear Combat Vehicles]] | ||