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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the front-line tank|other uses|Athena}} + {{otheruses|the combat vehicle|the [[WarShip]] class|Athena (WarShip class)}} {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Athena.gif | image = Athena.gif | name = Athena Combat Vehicle | name = Athena Combat Vehicle − | manufacturer = [[Niles Industriplex Alpha]]<ref name=TRO3060p64f>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 64–65: "Athena Vehicle Profile"</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Niles Industriplex Alpha]]<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 64-65, "Athena Vehicle Profile"</ref> | production year=3008 | production year=3008 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/137/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/137/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mission = Fire Support | Mission = Fire Support | Type = Tracked | Type = Tracked − | mass = 75 tons + | mass = 75 | cost = 4,380,250 C-bills | cost = 4,380,250 C-bills − | Tech Base = [[Clan]] + | armor = [[Compound VH30]] [[Ferro-fibrous]] − | armor = [[Compound VH30 Ferro-Fibrous]] | engine = [[Fusion 225]] | engine = [[Fusion 225]] | comsys = [[Build 1690/2 Tacticom]] | comsys = [[Build 1690/2 Tacticom]] Line 24:
Line 23: * 2x [[machine gun]] * 2x [[machine gun]] | BV (1.0) = 1,461<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 113</ref> | BV (1.0) = 1,461<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 113</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 1,855<ref name=TRO3060p64f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 94</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 1,855<ref name=TRO3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 94</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Athena''' Combat Vehicle is a front-line tank produced primarily by [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. It shows its intended role as a sniper in the fact that it mounts a mere seven and a half tons of [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor. Its [[fusion engine]] propels it 54 km/h, barely enough to keep up with most battlefield elements. Despite that, the Horses have maintained and fielded the [[combat vehicle]] since it first rolled off the production lines in the early part of the [[thirty-first century]].<ref name=TRO3060p64f/> + The '''Athena''' Combat Vehicle is a front-line tank produced primarily by [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. It shows its intended role as a sniper in the fact that it mounts a mere seven and a half tons of [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor. Its [[fusion engine]] propels it 54 km/h, barely enough to keep up with most battlefield elements. Despite that, the Horses have maintained and fielded the [[combat vehicle]] since it first rolled off the production lines in the early part of the 31st century.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − A large portion of the mass of the Athena is wrapped up in its pair of Type AA4 [[Gauss rifle]]s. Even an inexperienced crew can still fire them accurately at range thanks to the inclusion of a Mark-5 Series [[Targeting Computer]]. Even skilled crews can benefit from the advanced targeting system, aiming their shots at vital areas. Backing these up is a Type Xa [[LRM-10]].<ref name=TRO3060p64f/> + A large portion of the mass of the Athena is wrapped up in its pair of Type AA4 [[Gauss rifle]]s. Even an inexperienced crew can still fire them accurately at range thanks to the inclusion of a Mark-5 Series [[Targeting Computer]]. Even skilled crews can benefit from the advanced targeting system, aiming their shots at vital areas. Backing these up is a Type Xa [[LRM-10]].<ref name=TRO3060/> − The Athena's designers hoped to make up for the tank's thin armor (relative to [[Inner Sphere]] vehicles) with defensive weaponry. While twin Series 2h [[ER Medium Laser]]s are not threatening to most units, they are also made more accurate by the Targeting Computer. Should unarmored [[infantry]] assault the tank, it can unleash its two Type AP40 [[Machine Gun]]s on them. The defensive weaponry is handled by a secondary gunner, who receives the benefit of these weapons being mounted in a turret.<ref name=TRO3060p64f/> + The Athena's designers hoped to make up for the tank's thin armor (relative to [[Inner Sphere]] vehicles) with defensive weaponry. While twin Series 2h [[ER Medium Laser]]s are not threatening to most units, they are also made more accurate by the Targeting Computer. Should unarmored [[infantry]] assault the tank, it can unleash its two Type AP40 [[Machine Gun]]s on them. The defensive weaponry is handled by a secondary gunner, who receives the benefit of these weapons being mounted in a turret.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;HAG : The HAG variant of the Athena was introduced during the fighting of the [[Jihad]] era. The variant only retains the twin ER Medium lasers while it replaces all other equipment. An [[XL fusion engine]] replaces the Standard Fusion, making room for new weaponry while doubling its armor protection. Replacing its Gauss Rifles is a pair of forward-mounted [[HAG-30|Class 30 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifles]] with 24 rounds of ammunition. The vehicle's anti-infantry weapons are now a pair of [[AP Gauss Rifles]] mounted in the turret alongside the lasers. In addition to the increase in armor protection, the vehicle receives an [[ECM Suite]] to distrupt enemy electronics. To make its weapons more accurate the vehicle retains the [[Targeting Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 2,444<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 95: HAG variant of the Athena</ref> + *;HAG : The HAG variant of the Athena was introduced during the fighting of the [[Jihad]] era. The variant only retains the twin ER Medium lasers while it replaces all other equipment. An [[XL fusion engine]] replaces the Standard Fusion, making room for new weaponry while doubling its armor protection. Replacing its Gauss Rifles is a pair of forward-mounted [[HAG-30|Class 30 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifles]] with 24 rounds of ammunition. The vehicle's anti-infantry weapons are now a pair of [[AP Gauss Rifles]] mounted in the turret alongside the lasers. In addition to the increase in armor protection, the vehicle receives an [[ECM Suite]] to distrupt enemy electronics. To make its weapons more accurate the vehicle retains the [[Targeting Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 2,444<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 95 - HAG variant of the Athena.</ref> *;XR : Developed by the resource-starved [[Clan Hell's Horses]], this Athena variant replaces the fusion engine with a massive [[fuel cell]] engine. This dramatically reduces the heat signature of the vehicle. In addition the Hell's Horses scientists and technicians replaced the existing weapon systems with a suite of weapons in a [[Dual Turret]] configuration. The smaller forward turret contains four [[Machine Gun]]s and two [[Medium Chemical Laser]]s, while the larger rear turret carries four [[Large Chemical Laser]]s. These chemical lasers are just as effective as their [[Inner Sphere]] counterparts and don't require heat sinks or power amplifiers. However, this is offset by the fact that they do require "ammunition" of prepackaged chemicals. The Athena-XR carries two tons of ammunition for the Medium Lasers and six tons of ammunition for the Large Lasers. All of the Athena-XR's weapons are tied into the [[Targeting Computer]] that makes the standard Athena so feared. BV (2.0) = 1,427<ref name=XTRO:Cp9>''Experimental Technical Readout: Clans'', p. 9</ref> *;XR : Developed by the resource-starved [[Clan Hell's Horses]], this Athena variant replaces the fusion engine with a massive [[fuel cell]] engine. This dramatically reduces the heat signature of the vehicle. In addition the Hell's Horses scientists and technicians replaced the existing weapon systems with a suite of weapons in a [[Dual Turret]] configuration. The smaller forward turret contains four [[Machine Gun]]s and two [[Medium Chemical Laser]]s, while the larger rear turret carries four [[Large Chemical Laser]]s. These chemical lasers are just as effective as their [[Inner Sphere]] counterparts and don't require heat sinks or power amplifiers. However, this is offset by the fact that they do require "ammunition" of prepackaged chemicals. The Athena-XR carries two tons of ammunition for the Medium Lasers and six tons of ammunition for the Large Lasers. All of the Athena-XR's weapons are tied into the [[Targeting Computer]] that makes the standard Athena so feared. BV (2.0) = 1,427<ref name=XTRO:Cp9>''Experimental Technical Readout: Clans'', p. 9</ref>
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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Athena.gif | | image = Athena.gif | ||
| name = Athena Combat Vehicle | | name = Athena Combat Vehicle | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Niles Industriplex Alpha]]<ref name= | + | | manufacturer = [[Niles Industriplex Alpha]]<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 64-65, "Athena Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
| production year=3008 | | production year=3008 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/137/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/137/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mission = Fire Support | | Mission = Fire Support | ||
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
| − | | mass = 75 | + | | mass = 75 |
| cost = 4,380,250 C-bills | | cost = 4,380,250 C-bills | ||
| − | | | + | | armor = [[Compound VH30]] [[Ferro-fibrous]] |
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| engine = [[Fusion 225]] | | engine = [[Fusion 225]] | ||
| comsys = [[Build 1690/2 Tacticom]] | | comsys = [[Build 1690/2 Tacticom]] | ||
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* 2x [[machine gun]] | * 2x [[machine gun]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = 1,461<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 113</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 1,461<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 113</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,855<ref name= | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,855<ref name=TRO3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 94</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Athena''' Combat Vehicle is a front-line tank produced primarily by [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. It shows its intended role as a sniper in the fact that it mounts a mere seven and a half tons of [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor. Its [[fusion engine]] propels it 54 km/h, barely enough to keep up with most battlefield elements. Despite that, the Horses have maintained and fielded the [[combat vehicle]] since it first rolled off the production lines in the early part of the | + | The '''Athena''' Combat Vehicle is a front-line tank produced primarily by [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. It shows its intended role as a sniper in the fact that it mounts a mere seven and a half tons of [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor. Its [[fusion engine]] propels it 54 km/h, barely enough to keep up with most battlefield elements. Despite that, the Horses have maintained and fielded the [[combat vehicle]] since it first rolled off the production lines in the early part of the 31st century.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | A large portion of the mass of the Athena is wrapped up in its pair of Type AA4 [[Gauss rifle]]s. Even an inexperienced crew can still fire them accurately at range thanks to the inclusion of a Mark-5 Series [[Targeting Computer]]. Even skilled crews can benefit from the advanced targeting system, aiming their shots at vital areas. Backing these up is a Type Xa [[LRM-10]].<ref name= | + | A large portion of the mass of the Athena is wrapped up in its pair of Type AA4 [[Gauss rifle]]s. Even an inexperienced crew can still fire them accurately at range thanks to the inclusion of a Mark-5 Series [[Targeting Computer]]. Even skilled crews can benefit from the advanced targeting system, aiming their shots at vital areas. Backing these up is a Type Xa [[LRM-10]].<ref name=TRO3060/> |
| − | The Athena's designers hoped to make up for the tank's thin armor (relative to [[Inner Sphere]] vehicles) with defensive weaponry. While twin Series 2h [[ER Medium Laser]]s are not threatening to most units, they are also made more accurate by the Targeting Computer. Should unarmored [[infantry]] assault the tank, it can unleash its two Type AP40 [[Machine Gun]]s on them. The defensive weaponry is handled by a secondary gunner, who receives the benefit of these weapons being mounted in a turret.<ref name= | + | The Athena's designers hoped to make up for the tank's thin armor (relative to [[Inner Sphere]] vehicles) with defensive weaponry. While twin Series 2h [[ER Medium Laser]]s are not threatening to most units, they are also made more accurate by the Targeting Computer. Should unarmored [[infantry]] assault the tank, it can unleash its two Type AP40 [[Machine Gun]]s on them. The defensive weaponry is handled by a secondary gunner, who receives the benefit of these weapons being mounted in a turret.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;HAG : The HAG variant of the Athena was introduced during the fighting of the [[Jihad]] era. The variant only retains the twin ER Medium lasers while it replaces all other equipment. An [[XL fusion engine]] replaces the Standard Fusion, making room for new weaponry while doubling its armor protection. Replacing its Gauss Rifles is a pair of forward-mounted [[HAG-30|Class 30 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifles]] with 24 rounds of ammunition. The vehicle's anti-infantry weapons are now a pair of [[AP Gauss Rifles]] mounted in the turret alongside the lasers. In addition to the increase in armor protection, the vehicle receives an [[ECM Suite]] to distrupt enemy electronics. To make its weapons more accurate the vehicle retains the [[Targeting Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 2,444<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 95 | + | *;HAG : The HAG variant of the Athena was introduced during the fighting of the [[Jihad]] era. The variant only retains the twin ER Medium lasers while it replaces all other equipment. An [[XL fusion engine]] replaces the Standard Fusion, making room for new weaponry while doubling its armor protection. Replacing its Gauss Rifles is a pair of forward-mounted [[HAG-30|Class 30 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifles]] with 24 rounds of ammunition. The vehicle's anti-infantry weapons are now a pair of [[AP Gauss Rifles]] mounted in the turret alongside the lasers. In addition to the increase in armor protection, the vehicle receives an [[ECM Suite]] to distrupt enemy electronics. To make its weapons more accurate the vehicle retains the [[Targeting Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 2,444<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 95 - HAG variant of the Athena.</ref> |
*;XR : Developed by the resource-starved [[Clan Hell's Horses]], this Athena variant replaces the fusion engine with a massive [[fuel cell]] engine. This dramatically reduces the heat signature of the vehicle. In addition the Hell's Horses scientists and technicians replaced the existing weapon systems with a suite of weapons in a [[Dual Turret]] configuration. The smaller forward turret contains four [[Machine Gun]]s and two [[Medium Chemical Laser]]s, while the larger rear turret carries four [[Large Chemical Laser]]s. These chemical lasers are just as effective as their [[Inner Sphere]] counterparts and don't require heat sinks or power amplifiers. However, this is offset by the fact that they do require "ammunition" of prepackaged chemicals. The Athena-XR carries two tons of ammunition for the Medium Lasers and six tons of ammunition for the Large Lasers. All of the Athena-XR's weapons are tied into the [[Targeting Computer]] that makes the standard Athena so feared. BV (2.0) = 1,427<ref name=XTRO:Cp9>''Experimental Technical Readout: Clans'', p. 9</ref> | *;XR : Developed by the resource-starved [[Clan Hell's Horses]], this Athena variant replaces the fusion engine with a massive [[fuel cell]] engine. This dramatically reduces the heat signature of the vehicle. In addition the Hell's Horses scientists and technicians replaced the existing weapon systems with a suite of weapons in a [[Dual Turret]] configuration. The smaller forward turret contains four [[Machine Gun]]s and two [[Medium Chemical Laser]]s, while the larger rear turret carries four [[Large Chemical Laser]]s. These chemical lasers are just as effective as their [[Inner Sphere]] counterparts and don't require heat sinks or power amplifiers. However, this is offset by the fact that they do require "ammunition" of prepackaged chemicals. The Athena-XR carries two tons of ammunition for the Medium Lasers and six tons of ammunition for the Large Lasers. All of the Athena-XR's weapons are tied into the [[Targeting Computer]] that makes the standard Athena so feared. BV (2.0) = 1,427<ref name=XTRO:Cp9>''Experimental Technical Readout: Clans'', p. 9</ref> | ||