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| image = Brutus.JPG
 
| name = Brutus Assault Tank
 
| name = Brutus Assault Tank
| manufacturer = [[Kressly Warworks]]
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| manufacturer = [[Kressly Warworks]]<ref name=TRO3058p64>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 64, "Brutus Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3058Upp108-109>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 108-109, "Brutus Profile"</ref>
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| model = Standard
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| production year=2998
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/435/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Mission = Main Battle Tank
 
| Mission = Main Battle Tank
 
| Type = Tracked
 
| Type = Tracked
 
| mass = 75 Tons
 
| mass = 75 Tons
 
| armor = Kressly Stoneskin 40X
 
| armor = Kressly Stoneskin 40X
| engine = Rawlings 225 [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]]
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| engine = [[Rawlings 225]]
| speed = 54 k/ph
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| comsys = [[Angst Clear Channel 3]]
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| T&T = [[Dwyerson Mark XII]]
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| speed = 54
 
| Crew = 5
 
| Crew = 5
| armament = 2 x [[Large Laser|Firmir MaxiLase Heavy Lasers]] <br/> [[LRM 20|Delta Dart LRM 20 Rack]] <br/> 2 x [[SRM 6|Hovertec SRM 6]] <br/> [[SRM 2|Hovertec SRM 2]]
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| armament = 2 x [[Large Laser]]s <br/> 1 x [[LRM-20]] <br/> 2 x [[SRM-6]] <br/> 1 x [[SRM-2]]
| BV (1.0) = 797
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| BV (1.0) = 797<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref>
| BV (2.0) = ???
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| BV (2.0) = 1,115<ref name=TRO3058Upp108-109/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 164</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Produced by the Kressly Warworks of [[Epsilon Eridani]], the Brutus started its first test runs in [[2998]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' page 64 - Brutus Assault Tank - The original TRO3058 gives actual date of debut.</ref> for the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan Confederation's]] High Command. The [[CCAF]] was regulated the tank to second-line militia and garrison postings despite its high successful tests.  Where the tank remained unnoticed for decades.  However, [[AFFS]] captured large number of these tanks during the [[Fourth Succession War]] and were impressed by its combat performance against them. Shortly after the tanks became sent to serve new [[AFFC]] frontline [[RCT|Regimental Combat Teams]].
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Renowned for its heavy punch, the '''Brutus Assault Tank''' features an impressive combination of long and short range firepower. Powered by a Rawlings 225 [[Fusion Engine]] with a top speed of 54kph, the Brutus compares well to other fusion engine equipped tanks of similar weight and role like the [[Von Luckner]] and [[Manticore]], though unlike its contemporaries it only carries relatively light eight and half tons of Kressly Stoneskin 40X armor in exchange for a heavier weapons array.<ref name=TRO3058p64/>
  
By [[3058]], the tank was among ranks of both former [[Federated Commonwealth]] armies. The Confederation had brought the design to its number of its frontline regiments from its garrisons.  The tank was highly prized by [[Chaos March]] noblity at the time whom employed them for their own protection.  Had been inducted into the ranks of the [[Word of Blake]], where it spread to all its militia units by open throws of the [[Jihad]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'' page 108 - Brutus Assault Tank - Expanded history of the vehicle.</ref>
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Despite its abilities, the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] remained lukewarm on the design, relegating the tank to the Confederation's second-line militias and garrison postings, finally seeing action during the [[Fourth Succession War]]. Impressed by its performance, the [[AFFS]] quickly pressed the large number of captured tanks into service among the frontline [[Regimental Combat Team]]s of the AFFS and [[AFFC]].<ref name=TRO3058p64/><ref name=cm50>''Chaos March (sourcebook)'', p. 50</ref>
  
When the design first appeared in ranks, the tank admired for its performance. The tank only noted weakness was its armor protection was considered think for it size.  
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After the formation of the [[Chaos March]], the Brutus saw heavy service as a stand-in among [[BattleMech]] poor noble forces, until Epsilon Eridani was accepted into the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]] and Kressly produced the design exclusively for the [[Word of Blake]], helping to bolster the Blakist's armor units in the lead-up to the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3058Upp108-109/>
  
==Armament & Capacities==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
The tank principle weaponry is its twin turreted mounted Firmir MaxiLase Heavy Lasers. To compliment the tank's long range capacities, its has the twenty-tube Delta Dart Long Range Missile Launcher mounted on turret.  To compliment the Large Lasers at short ranges, the Brutus has given Six & Twin Tube Short Range Missile Launchers in front firing arc.  The SRM launchers been given ton of ammunition each. While its LRM launcher has been given three tons of ammunition.
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The tank's principal weaponry are twin turret mounted [[Firmir MaxiLase Heavy Lasers]] supported by a [[LRM 20|twenty-tube Delta Dart Long Range Missile Launcher]].  To complement the Large Lasers at short ranges, the Brutus was given two [[SRM-6|Hovertec six tube]] and a single [[SRM-2|Hovertec twin tube]] [[Short Range Missile]] Launcher in its frontal firing arc.  The SRM launchers have a ton of ammunition each, while its LRM launcher has been given three tons of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3058p64/><ref name=cm50/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
  
* '''Brutus Assault Tank (LRM Variant) -''' The variant replaces the both Large Lasers, with pair turreted mounted [[LRM 20]] launchers. The Launchers been given six tons of ammunition keep the tank going in battle. The armor protection of the tank has been slightly increased as well. BV (1.0) = 845
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*;LRM : This [[3001]] variant removed both of the Large Lasers, instead mounting a pair of turreted [[LRM 20]] launchers. The Launchers had been given six tons of ammunition to keep the tank going in battle. The armor protection of the tank had been slightly increased as well. BV (1.0) = 845, BV (2.0) = 1,248<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 165</ref>
  
* '''Brutus Assault Tank (PPC Variant) -''' In place of the twin Large Lasers, pair of [[PPC|Parti-Kill Heavy Cannons]] and increase in armor protection. BV (1.0) = 735
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*;PPC : In place of the twin Large Lasers and LRM 20 this [[3005]] version saw a pair of [[Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon]] [[PPC]]s, and an additional SRM 2. It also sees increase in armor protection. BV (1.0) = 735, BV (2.0) = 1,208<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 166</ref>
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*;PPC Variant 2 : This [[3011]] variant keeps the standard Brutus armor layout and Large Lasers, but replaces the LRM and SRM-6 launchers with a single PPC. For additional short range firepower four SRM-2 racks are mounted on the vehicle but one ton of ammunition can lead to shortages in an ongoing battle. BV (2.0) = 979<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 167</ref>
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*;HPPC : This [[3075]] variant replaces the Lasers with a [[Heavy PPC]], and allows the vehicle to take part in a [[C3]] network. The rest of the armament remains the same as the standard Brutus.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,186<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 43</ref>
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Color-vehicle.png|Brutus Assault Tank (Cutaway)
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
*[[Technical Readout: 3058]] pg 64-65
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]
 
*[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]
 
*[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]
 
 
<references />
 
<references />
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==Bibliography==
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*''[[Chaos March (sourcebook)]]''
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
  
  

Revision as of 00:29, 14 April 2020

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Brutus Assault Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Kressly Warworks[1][2]
Production Year 2998[3]
Mission Main Battle Tank
Type Tracked
Technical specifications
Mass 75 Tons
Armor Kressly Stoneskin 40X
Engine Rawlings 225
Speed 54 km/h
Crew 5
Communications System Angst Clear Channel 3
Targeting Tracking System Dwyerson Mark XII
Armament

2 x Large Lasers
1 x LRM-20
2 x SRM-6
1 x SRM-2

BV (1.0) 797[4]
BV (2.0) 1,115[2][5]


Description

Renowned for its heavy punch, the Brutus Assault Tank features an impressive combination of long and short range firepower. Powered by a Rawlings 225 Fusion Engine with a top speed of 54kph, the Brutus compares well to other fusion engine equipped tanks of similar weight and role like the Von Luckner and Manticore, though unlike its contemporaries it only carries relatively light eight and half tons of Kressly Stoneskin 40X armor in exchange for a heavier weapons array.[1]

Despite its abilities, the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces remained lukewarm on the design, relegating the tank to the Confederation's second-line militias and garrison postings, finally seeing action during the Fourth Succession War. Impressed by its performance, the AFFS quickly pressed the large number of captured tanks into service among the frontline Regimental Combat Teams of the AFFS and AFFC.[1][6]

After the formation of the Chaos March, the Brutus saw heavy service as a stand-in among BattleMech poor noble forces, until Epsilon Eridani was accepted into the Word of Blake Protectorate and Kressly produced the design exclusively for the Word of Blake, helping to bolster the Blakist's armor units in the lead-up to the Jihad.[2]

Weapons and Equipment

The tank's principal weaponry are twin turret mounted Firmir MaxiLase Heavy Lasers supported by a twenty-tube Delta Dart Long Range Missile Launcher. To complement the Large Lasers at short ranges, the Brutus was given two Hovertec six tube and a single Hovertec twin tube Short Range Missile Launcher in its frontal firing arc. The SRM launchers have a ton of ammunition each, while its LRM launcher has been given three tons of ammunition.[1][6]

Variants

  • LRM 
    This 3001 variant removed both of the Large Lasers, instead mounting a pair of turreted LRM 20 launchers. The Launchers had been given six tons of ammunition to keep the tank going in battle. The armor protection of the tank had been slightly increased as well. BV (1.0) = 845, BV (2.0) = 1,248[7]
  • PPC 
    In place of the twin Large Lasers and LRM 20 this 3005 version saw a pair of Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon PPCs, and an additional SRM 2. It also sees increase in armor protection. BV (1.0) = 735, BV (2.0) = 1,208[8]
  • PPC Variant 2 
    This 3011 variant keeps the standard Brutus armor layout and Large Lasers, but replaces the LRM and SRM-6 launchers with a single PPC. For additional short range firepower four SRM-2 racks are mounted on the vehicle but one ton of ammunition can lead to shortages in an ongoing battle. BV (2.0) = 979[9]
  • HPPC 
    This 3075 variant replaces the Lasers with a Heavy PPC, and allows the vehicle to take part in a C3 network. The rest of the armament remains the same as the standard Brutus.[10] BV (2.0) = 1,186[11]

Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 64, "Brutus Vehicle Profile"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 108-109, "Brutus Profile"
  3. MUL online date for the Brutus
  4. Combat Operations, p. 122
  5. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 164
  6. 6.0 6.1 Chaos March (sourcebook), p. 50
  7. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 165
  8. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 166
  9. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 167
  10. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
  11. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 43

Bibliography