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| − | 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. | + | 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>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 64-65</ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | 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]]. | + | 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. | + | 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== | ||
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Revision as of 18:07, 19 April 2011
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| Athena Combat Vehicle | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Niles Industriplex Alpha |
| Mission | Fire Support |
| Type | Tracked |
| Cost | 4,380,250 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 |
| Armor | Compound VH30 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Fusion 225 |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Crew | 5 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,461[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,855[2] |
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 31st century.[3]
Armament
A large portion of the mass of the Athena is wrapped up in its pair of Type AA4 Gauss Rifles. 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.[3]
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 Lasers 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 Guns on them. The defensive weaponry is handled by a secondary gunner, who receives the benefit of these weapons being mounted in a turret.[3]
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. A XL Fusion Engine replaces the Fusion, making room for new weaponry and doubling of its armor protection. The replacing its Gauss Rifles, is pair of forward mounted Class 30 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifles with 24 rounds of ammunition. The vehicle's anti-infantry weapons are now pair of AP Gauss Rifles mounted in the turret with the lasers. In addition to increase armor protection, the vehicle receives a ECM Suite distrupt electronics of the enemy. To make weapons more accurate, the vehicle includes Targeting Computer. BV (2.0) = 2,444[4]
References
Bibliography
- Combat Vehicles
- Heavy Combat Vehicles
- 75 ton Combat Vehicles
- Tracked Combat Vehicles
- Fire Support 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