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| name = Gun Trailer | | name = Gun Trailer | ||
| manufacturer = Various | | manufacturer = Various | ||
+ | | production year = 3096 | ||
+ | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6529/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mission = Various | | Mission = Various | ||
| Type = Wheeled, Tracked | | Type = Wheeled, Tracked | ||
| Cost = Various | | Cost = Various | ||
− | | mass = 10 - 35<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', pp. | + | | mass = 10 - 35<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', pp. 58–67</ref> tons |
− | | armor = various | + | | armor = various |
| engine = 10 [[ICE]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 9</ref> | | engine = 10 [[ICE]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 9</ref> | ||
| speed = 0 | | speed = 0 | ||
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The '''Gun Trailer''' is a very simple concept: Take a trailer chassis, add some armor for protection, a lot of weapons, and a small engine to power the weapons and other equipment. Then position the trailer around an objective or haul it as part of a convoy. The trailer can carry many types of weapons and therefore fills many roles. Even better they're cheap to produce so they're easy to provide to militias in large numbers. Gun Trailers can use the variety of weapons they contain to fulfill several roles on the battlefield. Versions have been seen that act as anti-infantry units, ambush units, and artillery or anti-aircraft support. Given that they are trailers hauled behind ground units, they typically carry most of their armor on their rear sides, where the weapons are mounted. | The '''Gun Trailer''' is a very simple concept: Take a trailer chassis, add some armor for protection, a lot of weapons, and a small engine to power the weapons and other equipment. Then position the trailer around an objective or haul it as part of a convoy. The trailer can carry many types of weapons and therefore fills many roles. Even better they're cheap to produce so they're easy to provide to militias in large numbers. Gun Trailers can use the variety of weapons they contain to fulfill several roles on the battlefield. Versions have been seen that act as anti-infantry units, ambush units, and artillery or anti-aircraft support. Given that they are trailers hauled behind ground units, they typically carry most of their armor on their rear sides, where the weapons are mounted. | ||
− | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
Gun Trailers don't require control systems and their engines just exist to provide power for their weapons. This results in a lot of free space and weight, so Gun Trailers can be armed with nearly any weapon. The most popular armament types are listed below. | Gun Trailers don't require control systems and their engines just exist to provide power for their weapons. This results in a lot of free space and weight, so Gun Trailers can be armed with nearly any weapon. The most popular armament types are listed below. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | * Ambush | + | *;Ambush : This ten-ton tracked chassis carries six [[Rocket Launcher 15]]s in a rear-facing mount. Protection is provided by a ton and a half of armor, most of it on the rear. BV (2.0) = 137<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 58</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 11</ref> |
− | * Mjolnir | + | *;Mjolnir : This is a thirty-five ton tracked chassis protected by three and a half tons of [[Vehicular Stealth Armor]]. A [[Guardian ECM Suite]] powers the Stealth Armor, and a single [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]] is carried. This weapon has a single ton of ammunition available. For anti-infantry work, it mounts a pair of [[Vehicular Grenade Launcher]]s. Just under three-quarters of the armor is mounted on the rear side. BV (2.0) = 502<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 61</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 14</ref> |
− | * Stronghold | + | *; Stronghold : The Stronghold variant is a twenty ton tracked chassis protected by four tons of standard armor. To protect the rear it carries a single [[Machine Gun]] with half ton of ammunition and a pair of Vehicular Grenade Launchers. It also carries a [[light autocannon/5]] in a turret. The LAC/5 has two tons of ammunition. The Stronghold also has a four ton [[Infantry Compartment]], which allows the Stronghold to act as a mobile checkpoint as well as an infantry support vehicle. BV (2.0) = 224<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 64</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 17</ref> |
− | * Missile Artillery/Anti-Aircraft | + | *;Missile Artillery/Anti-Aircraft : This wheeled thirty-five ton chassis mounts an [[Arrow IV]] in a turret. Equipped with six tons of ammunition storage, this Gun Trailer can provide both artillery fire support and conduct anti-aircraft operations. For protection it mounts six tons of [[Hardened Armor]]. Half the armor is split evenly across the turret and rear side of the Trailer, while the remaining half of the armor is spread evenly over the front, left, and right sides of the trailer. BV (2.0) = 452<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 59</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 12</ref> |
− | * LRM | + | *;LRM : Built on the same thirty-five ton wheeled chassis as the Missile Artillery Gun Trailer, this unit mounts three [[LRM-10]] missile launchers in the turret. It retains the six-ton magazine, providing seventy-two salvos to support friendly units. The armor distribution remains the same as the Arrow carrier. BV (2.0) = 407<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 60</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 13</ref> |
− | * Sniper Cannon | + | *;Sniper Cannon : This Gun Trailer is built on the same chassis as the Anti-Aircraft model. It carries a turret-mounted [[Sniper Artillery Cannon]] with six tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 299<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 62</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 15</ref> |
− | * Thumper | + | *;Thumper : This trailer carries a [[Thumper Artillery Piece]] and six tons of ammunition. Aside from the different armament, it is identical to the Arrow carrying trailer. BV (2.0) = 265<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 65</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 18</ref> |
− | * Siege | + | *;Siege : This version of the trailer is based on the Arrow carrier. It mounts a trio of [[Mech Mortar/2]]s in the turret. BV (2.0) = 256<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 63</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 16</ref> |
− | * Thunderbolt | + | *;Thunderbolt : Another thirty-five ton wheeled chassis, this variant mounts a single [[Thunderbolt 20]] in the turret and carries six tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 513<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 66</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 19</ref> |
− | * Ultra AC | + | *;Ultra AC : The final thirty-five ton wheeled chassis, this version carries a single [[Ultra AC/20]] in the turret. Like the other variants built on the same chassis, it also carries six tons of ammunition and six tons of Hardened Armor. BV (2.0) = 491<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 67</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 20</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
− | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' |
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | ||
− | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | + | |
+ | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]][[Category:Weapons Carrier]] |
Latest revision as of 19:34, 25 December 2023
Gun Trailer | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Various |
Production Year | 3096[1] |
Mission | Various |
Type | Wheeled, Tracked |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 10 - 35[2] tons |
Armor | various |
Engine | 10 ICE[3] |
Speed | 0 km/h |
Armament |
See below |
BV (2.0) | Varies, see below. |
Description[edit]
The Gun Trailer is a very simple concept: Take a trailer chassis, add some armor for protection, a lot of weapons, and a small engine to power the weapons and other equipment. Then position the trailer around an objective or haul it as part of a convoy. The trailer can carry many types of weapons and therefore fills many roles. Even better they're cheap to produce so they're easy to provide to militias in large numbers. Gun Trailers can use the variety of weapons they contain to fulfill several roles on the battlefield. Versions have been seen that act as anti-infantry units, ambush units, and artillery or anti-aircraft support. Given that they are trailers hauled behind ground units, they typically carry most of their armor on their rear sides, where the weapons are mounted.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Gun Trailers don't require control systems and their engines just exist to provide power for their weapons. This results in a lot of free space and weight, so Gun Trailers can be armed with nearly any weapon. The most popular armament types are listed below.
Variants[edit]
- Ambush
- This ten-ton tracked chassis carries six Rocket Launcher 15s in a rear-facing mount. Protection is provided by a ton and a half of armor, most of it on the rear. BV (2.0) = 137[4][5]
- Mjolnir
- This is a thirty-five ton tracked chassis protected by three and a half tons of Vehicular Stealth Armor. A Guardian ECM Suite powers the Stealth Armor, and a single Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle is carried. This weapon has a single ton of ammunition available. For anti-infantry work, it mounts a pair of Vehicular Grenade Launchers. Just under three-quarters of the armor is mounted on the rear side. BV (2.0) = 502[6][7]
- Stronghold
- The Stronghold variant is a twenty ton tracked chassis protected by four tons of standard armor. To protect the rear it carries a single Machine Gun with half ton of ammunition and a pair of Vehicular Grenade Launchers. It also carries a light autocannon/5 in a turret. The LAC/5 has two tons of ammunition. The Stronghold also has a four ton Infantry Compartment, which allows the Stronghold to act as a mobile checkpoint as well as an infantry support vehicle. BV (2.0) = 224[8][9]
- Missile Artillery/Anti-Aircraft
- This wheeled thirty-five ton chassis mounts an Arrow IV in a turret. Equipped with six tons of ammunition storage, this Gun Trailer can provide both artillery fire support and conduct anti-aircraft operations. For protection it mounts six tons of Hardened Armor. Half the armor is split evenly across the turret and rear side of the Trailer, while the remaining half of the armor is spread evenly over the front, left, and right sides of the trailer. BV (2.0) = 452[10][11]
- LRM
- Built on the same thirty-five ton wheeled chassis as the Missile Artillery Gun Trailer, this unit mounts three LRM-10 missile launchers in the turret. It retains the six-ton magazine, providing seventy-two salvos to support friendly units. The armor distribution remains the same as the Arrow carrier. BV (2.0) = 407[12][13]
- Sniper Cannon
- This Gun Trailer is built on the same chassis as the Anti-Aircraft model. It carries a turret-mounted Sniper Artillery Cannon with six tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 299[14][15]
- Thumper
- This trailer carries a Thumper Artillery Piece and six tons of ammunition. Aside from the different armament, it is identical to the Arrow carrying trailer. BV (2.0) = 265[16][17]
- Siege
- This version of the trailer is based on the Arrow carrier. It mounts a trio of Mech Mortar/2s in the turret. BV (2.0) = 256[18][19]
- Thunderbolt
- Another thirty-five ton wheeled chassis, this variant mounts a single Thunderbolt 20 in the turret and carries six tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 513[20][21]
- Ultra AC
- The final thirty-five ton wheeled chassis, this version carries a single Ultra AC/20 in the turret. Like the other variants built on the same chassis, it also carries six tons of ammunition and six tons of Hardened Armor. BV (2.0) = 491[22][23]
References[edit]
- ↑ online date for the Gun Trailer
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, pp. 58–67
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 9
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 58
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 11
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 61
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 14
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 64
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 17
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 59
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 12
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 60
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 13
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 62
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 15
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 65
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 18
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 63
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 16
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 66
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 19
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 67
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 20