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| − | | image = Vidar.jpg | + | | image = Vidar TROPrototypes.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]] w/ [[CASE]] |
| − | | engine = [[Fuel | + | | engine = [[Fuel cell|150-rated fuel cell]] |
| 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 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| − | | speed = 32 | + | | speed = 32 |
| Crew = | | Crew = | ||
| − | | armament = 4 x [[ | + | | armament = |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | * 4 x [[large chemical laser]] |
| − | | 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 | + | * 2 x [[LRM 15]] with [[Artemis V FCS]] |
| + | * 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 | + | 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 | + | 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/> |
| − | Caught between the low | + | 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/> |
==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 [[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/> |
| − | To help ward off incoming missile fire, a pair of mounted Goalkeeper | + | 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> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;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 | + | *;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> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The | + | The Vidar is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> |
* [[Bad Reputation]] | * [[Bad Reputation]] | ||
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* [[Trailer Hitch]] | * [[Trailer Hitch]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * The | + | * 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> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Vidar TROPrototypes.jpg|Vidar from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] |
[[Category:75 ton Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:75 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Clan Ghost Bear Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:02, 28 December 2023
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| Vidar Heavy Defense Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Benson and Bjorn |
| Production Year | 3085[1] |
| Mission | Defense Vehicle, Garrison Duty |
| Type | Tracked |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 |
| Armor | Compound A2F Ferro-Fibrous w/ CASE |
| Engine | 150-rated fuel cell |
| Speed | 32 km/h |
| Communications System | Q2 Block 7 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Build 2 JRD TTS w/Artemis V FCS |
| Heat Sinks | 1 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,396[2][3][4] |
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Description[edit]
Somewhat of a poster child for tensions between the Clan Ghost Bear and Rasalhagian elements of the Ghost Bear Dominion, the Vidar Heavy Defense Tank was an armored combat vehicle first deployed in 3085.[5][6]
Feeling threatened by the superiority of native Rasalhagian-designed Clan-tech 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 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 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.[6]
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 turrets, the Vidar's hull is protected by a barely adequate ten and half tons of ferro-fibrous armor, with integrated CASE.[6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
An attempt by the Ghost Bear scientists to increase its flexibility, the Vidar mounts two turrets. The forward turret mounts four Clan chemical lasers with six tons of reloads, while two 15-tube long-range missile launchers are mounted in the rear turret with advanced tech Artemis V FCS guidance. Four tons' worth of reloads are dedicated to keeping these launchers supplied.[6]
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 .[7]
Variants[edit]
- 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 sinks. The vehicle's forward AMS was dropped in favor of increasing the Vidar's armor protection and changing the ferro-fibrous for hardened armor.[8][9]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Vidar is subject to the following Design Quirks:[3]
Notes[edit]
- 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.[10]
Gallery[edit]
Vidar from TRO:Prototypes
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Vidar
- ↑ Master Unit List Nuberu profile gives BV2 value.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 79: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank"
- ↑ Record Sheets: Prototypes, p. 41
- ↑ Vider's MUL profile lists vehicle introduced in 3085.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 78: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, pp. 78–79: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank" - Weapons Stats and Description
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 76: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank - Variant Description. No BV2 listed"
- ↑ Master Unit List Vidar Heavy Defense Tank 2 profile gives introduction year, but excludes the Battle Value.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, pp. 206–208: "Jihad Technology Advancement Table" - Tech levels for Vidar's components vary from Total Warfare/TechManual construction rules