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| Name = Apocalypse World Rover
 
| Name = Apocalypse World Rover
 
| Manufacturer = [[GM]]/Rowell
 
| Manufacturer = [[GM]]/Rowell
| Use = Off-Road patrol, security, small motorized infantry carry vehicle.
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| Use = Off-Road patrol, security, motorized infantry vehicle.
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Tournment Legal)
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Tournment Legal)
 
| Chassis Type (Size) = Wheeled (Small)
 
| Chassis Type (Size) = Wheeled (Small)
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Apocalypse''' is a military variant of a civilian line of off-road vehicles, known as '''"World Rovers"'''.  The Apocalypse is generally used as a support vehicle marketed by GM and Rowell for militias, [[Periphery]] nations, corporations, and general military organizations. The vehicle was intended for use by Motorized or Mechanized [[Infantry]].
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The '''Apocalypse''' is a military variant of a civilian line of off-road vehicles, known as '''"World Rovers"'''.  The Apocalypse is generally used as a support vehicle marketed by GM and Rowell for militias, [[Periphery]] nations, corporations, and general military organizations. The vehicle is intended for use by motorized or mechanized [[infantry]] and differs from the civilian model by mounting better armoring, off-road capabilities and hard-points for mounting weapons.<ref name=HHB>''Handbook: House Davion'' p. 198 - GM/Rowel “Apocalypse ” World Rover - Brief info on vehicle and stats.</ref>
 
 
The Apocalypse differs from regular "World Rovers", due to its BAR 7 strength [[Industrial Armor]].  It also has been fitted with hard-points and [[Pintle Mount]]s for infantry support weapons to be fitted.<ref>''Handbook: House Davion'' p. 198 - GM/Rowel “Apocalypse ” World Rover - Brief info on vehicle and stats.</ref>
 
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Though the Apocalypse is unarmed, it has a 501 kilogram cargo capacity with access from a single rear door. The vehicle features an off-road chassis and controls modification, as well as a Pintle Mount and seven seats.
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Though the Apocalypse is unarmed, it is equipped with a [[Pintle Mount]] which can mount heavy support weapons.  The Apocalypse can seat seven including the driver and has has a 501 kilogram cargo capacity with access from a single rear door. The vehicle features an off-road chassis and controls modification.<ref name=HHB>''Handbook: House Davion'' p. 198 - GM/Rowel “Apocalypse ” World Rover - Brief info on vehicle and stats.</ref>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==

Revision as of 16:57, 28 January 2017

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Apocalypse World Rover
Production information
Manufacturer GM/Rowell
Use Off-Road patrol, security, motorized infantry vehicle.
Tech Base Inner Sphere (Tournment Legal)
Chassis Type (Size) Wheeled (Small)
Equipment Rating D/X-C-B/E
Cost ???
Introduced 2983[1]
Technical specifications
Mass 2 tons
Speed 60 Kph
Top Speed 60 kph
Power Plant ICE
Fuel (Type/Range) Petrochemical/1,600 km
Armament None
Heat Sinks None
Armor (BAR 7) 360 kg
Crew 1 (6 passengers)
BV (1.0) ???
BV (2.0) ???

Description

The Apocalypse is a military variant of a civilian line of off-road vehicles, known as "World Rovers". The Apocalypse is generally used as a support vehicle marketed by GM and Rowell for militias, Periphery nations, corporations, and general military organizations. The vehicle is intended for use by motorized or mechanized infantry and differs from the civilian model by mounting better armoring, off-road capabilities and hard-points for mounting weapons.[2]

Weapons and Equipment

Though the Apocalypse is unarmed, it is equipped with a Pintle Mount which can mount heavy support weapons. The Apocalypse can seat seven including the driver and has has a 501 kilogram cargo capacity with access from a single rear door. The vehicle features an off-road chassis and controls modification.[2]

Notes

  • Other than appearing in the Handbook: House Davion source book, the civilian version of the vehicle has not been published in any form as of this date. No record sheets for the vehicle have been made, nor has any Battle Value been assigned to it.

References

  1. MUL Profile for Apocalypse World Rover (Standard) - Introduction Year Only
  2. 2.0 2.1 Handbook: House Davion p. 198 - GM/Rowel “Apocalypse ” World Rover - Brief info on vehicle and stats.

Bibliography