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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Arestank.gif | | image = Arestank.gif | ||
| − | | name = Ares Medium | + | | name = Ares Medium Tank |
| manufacturer = Various | | manufacturer = Various | ||
| model = Standard | | model = Standard | ||
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| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
| cost = 2,162,767 C-bills | | cost = 2,162,767 C-bills | ||
| − | | mass = 40 | + | | Tech Base = [[Clan]] |
| − | | armor = Compound G5 | + | | mass = 40 tons |
| + | | armor = [[Compound G5 Ferro-Fibrous]] | ||
| engine = Fusion 200 | | engine = Fusion 200 | ||
| comsys = [[2SH C3]] | | comsys = [[2SH C3]] | ||
| − | | T&T = [[Build 4 JVJ TTS | + | | T&T = [[Build 4 JVJ TTS]] with [[Artemis IV]] |
| − | | heat sinks = 12 | + | | heat sinks = 12 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| speed = 86 | | speed = 86 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | *1x [[ER | + | * 1x [[ER large laser]] |
| − | *1x [[LRM-15]] | + | * 1x [[LRM-15]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] |
| − | *1x [[LRM-10]] | + | * 1x [[LRM-10]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] |
| BV (1.0) = 938<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 111</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 938<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 111</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,151<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 77</ref><ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,151<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 77</ref><ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 52–53: "Ares Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Ares''' | + | The '''Ares Medium Tank''' is designed to stand off and take down its enemies at long range. Its top speed of 86 km/h is fast for a fire support [[combat vehicle]], so it is often paired with armored personnel carriers to support [[infantry]]. Four and a half tons of [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor protect the vehicle and its crew; this somewhat meager amount encourages Ares crews to stay out of range of most return fire. The Ares also includes [[CASE]], allowing its crew to survive an internal explosion. This tank is most popular with [[Clan Coyote]] and [[Clan Wolf]], though it is present in some numbers in most [[Clans]].<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Primarily a stand-off fighter, the Ares carries a Series 7Ja [[ER Large Laser]] in its turret. Mounted in the front are Type X "Short Bow" [[LRM-10]] and Type XV "Crossbow" [[LRM-15]] launchers, each of which include an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]]. In addition, the missiles can be fired indirectly with the help of a spotter; though somewhat un-Clanlike, indirect fire can preserve the safety of an Ares and its crew. On the other hand, the Clantech missiles have no problem arming quickly, making them just as potent up close, unlike their [[Inner Sphere]] counterparts; this makes the Ares that much deadlier at short range. However, the limited ammunition supply forces gunners to rely primarily on the laser, using the missiles sparingly.<ref name=TRO3060/> | + | Primarily a stand-off fighter, the Ares carries a [[Series 7Ja]] [[ER Large Laser]] in its turret. Mounted in the front are [[Type X "Short Bow"]] [[LRM-10]] and [[Type XV "Crossbow"]] [[LRM-15]] launchers, each of which include an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]]. In addition, the missiles can be fired indirectly with the help of a spotter; though somewhat un-Clanlike, indirect fire can preserve the safety of an Ares and its crew. On the other hand, the Clantech missiles have no problem arming quickly, making them just as potent up close, unlike their [[Inner Sphere]] counterparts; this makes the Ares that much deadlier at short range. However, the limited ammunition supply forces gunners to rely primarily on the laser, using the missiles sparingly.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Plasma : This is a [[Jihad]] era variant of the Ares | + | *;Plasma : This is a [[Jihad]] era variant of the Ares which sees a slight revision of its weaponry. The ER Large Laser and LRM-10 are dropped for a 2nd Artemis IV enhanced LRM-15. Replacing the Laser is a [[Plasma Cannon]] with twenty rounds of ammunition. The LRM-15's ammunition has been doubled.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 78: "Plasma variant of the Ares"</ref> |
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Arestank.gif|Original Ares from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 19:38, 25 December 2023
- This article is about the medium tank. For other uses, see Ares.
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| Ares Medium Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Production Year | 2842[1] |
| Mission | Fire Support |
| Type | Tracked |
| Cost | 2,162,767 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Armor | Compound G5 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Fusion 200 |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | 2SH C3 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Build 4 JVJ TTS with Artemis IV |
| Heat Sinks | 12 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 938[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,151[3][4] |
Description[edit]
The Ares Medium Tank is designed to stand off and take down its enemies at long range. Its top speed of 86 km/h is fast for a fire support combat vehicle, so it is often paired with armored personnel carriers to support infantry. Four and a half tons of Ferro-fibrous armor protect the vehicle and its crew; this somewhat meager amount encourages Ares crews to stay out of range of most return fire. The Ares also includes CASE, allowing its crew to survive an internal explosion. This tank is most popular with Clan Coyote and Clan Wolf, though it is present in some numbers in most Clans.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Primarily a stand-off fighter, the Ares carries a Series 7Ja ER Large Laser in its turret. Mounted in the front are Type X "Short Bow" LRM-10 and Type XV "Crossbow" LRM-15 launchers, each of which include an Artemis IV Fire Control System. In addition, the missiles can be fired indirectly with the help of a spotter; though somewhat un-Clanlike, indirect fire can preserve the safety of an Ares and its crew. On the other hand, the Clantech missiles have no problem arming quickly, making them just as potent up close, unlike their Inner Sphere counterparts; this makes the Ares that much deadlier at short range. However, the limited ammunition supply forces gunners to rely primarily on the laser, using the missiles sparingly.[4]
Variants[edit]
- Plasma
- This is a Jihad era variant of the Ares which sees a slight revision of its weaponry. The ER Large Laser and LRM-10 are dropped for a 2nd Artemis IV enhanced LRM-15. Replacing the Laser is a Plasma Cannon with twenty rounds of ammunition. The LRM-15's ammunition has been doubled.[5]
Gallery[edit]
Original Ares from TRO:3060
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Ares (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 111
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 77
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 52–53: "Ares Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 78: "Plasma variant of the Ares"
Bibliography[edit]
Categories:
- Combat Vehicles
- Medium Combat Vehicles
- 40 ton Combat Vehicles
- Tracked Combat Vehicles
- Fire Support Combat Vehicles
- Clan Coyote Combat Vehicles
- Clan Ghost Bear Combat Vehicles
- Clan Goliath Scorpion Combat Vehicles
- Clan Hell's Horses Combat Vehicles
- Clan Jade Falcon Combat Vehicles
- Clan Snow Raven Combat Vehicles
- Clan Star Adder Combat Vehicles
- Clan Steel Viper Combat Vehicles
- Clan Wolf Combat Vehicles