Viking
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| Viking | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Grumium Creations |
| Model | VKG-2F |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 90 tons |
| Chassis | GC Type 1 Endo Steel |
| Armor | GC Slab |
| Engine | GM 270 |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,749 |
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Description
The Viking began production shortly after the Beowulf in a joint effort by the Free Rasalhague Republic and ComStar. The 'Mech is intended to take over in the role that has been traditionally filled by the Bombardier. The Viking is built on a GC Type 1 Endo Steel chassis and powered by a GM 270 fusion engine giving the 'Mech a top speed of 54.0 km/h. The Viking is protected by fifteen and a half tons of GC Slab armor with CASE, providing the 'Mech with good armor protection as well as protection against ammunition explosions. To dissipate heat from the Vikings impressive arsenal, the 'Mech has ten double heat sinks. The Viking has proven itself a powerful assault and fire support 'Mech capable of putting out almost twice as much firepower as the 'Mech it replaces.
Armament
The Viking has a singular mission of long-range missile fire support. To do this, the Viking carries two Shigunga LRM-15 launchers and two Shigunga LRM-20 launchers, all of which are linked to an Artemis IV fire control system for increased missile accuracy. For close combat, the Viking has two torso mounted ChisComp 32 Small Lasers and four Sperry Browning Machine Guns for anti-infantry combat.
Variants
- VKG-2G - Intended to act as a front line assault 'Mech, the 2G variant of the Viking has all of the 'Mechs weapons stripped and two more double heat sinks have been added in addition to two more tons of armor. The 2G carries as its primary weapons a LB-X Autocannon/10 which is capable of firing both standard and cluster rounds as well as a Gauss Rifle, giving the 2G a powerful long range punch. For medium to close range combat, the 2G has a Large Pulse Laser and three Medium Pulse Lasers. To protect itself from advanced enemy electronic warware systems, the 2G has a Guardian ECM Suite. BV (1.0) = 1,878