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==Description==
 
==Description==
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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 the actual date of debut.</ref> for the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan Confederation's]] High Command. The [[CCAF]] has regulated the tank to second-line militia and garrison postings, despite its highly 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 were 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.
  
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By [[3058]], the tank was among ranks of both former [[Federated Commonwealth]] armies. The Confederation had brought the design to a number of its frontline regiments from its garrisons.  The tank was highly prized by [[Chaos March]] noblity at the time, who employed them for their own protection.  It was inducted into the ranks of the [[Word of Blake]], where it spread to all its militia units by the 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>''Technical Readout: 3058'' pg 64.</ref>
  
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When the design first appeared in ranks, the tank was admired for its performance. The tank's only noted weakness was its armor protection, which was considered thin 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>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'' pg 108</ref>
  
 
==Armament & Capacities==
 
==Armament & Capacities==
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The tank's 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 its turret.  To compliment the Large Lasers at short ranges, the Brutus was given Six & Twin Tube Short Range Missile Launchers 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.
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The tank's principle weaponry are twin turret mounted [[Large Laser|Firmir MaxiLase Heavy Lasers]] supported by a [[LRM 20|twenty-tube Delta Dart Long Range Missile Launcher]].  To compliment 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.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
  
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* '''Brutus Assault Tank (LRM Variant) -''' This variant replaces both the Large Lasers with a pair of turreted mounted [[LRM 20]] launchers. The Launchers been given six tons of ammunition to 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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* ''Brutus Assault Tank (LRM Variant)'' - This variant replaces both the Large Lasers with a pair of turreted mounted [[LRM 20]] launchers. The Launchers been given six tons of ammunition to 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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* '''Brutus Assault Tank (PPC Variant) -''' In place of the twin Large Lasers, a pair of [[PPC|Parti-Kill Heavy Cannons]], and an increase in armor protection. BV (1.0) = 735
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* ''Brutus Assault Tank (PPC Variant)'' - In place of the twin Large Lasers, a pair of [[PPC|Parti-Kill Heavy Cannons]], and an increase in armor protection. BV (1.0) = 735
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*[[Technical Readout: 3058]] pg 64-65
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*[[Chaos March (sourcebook)]] - pp. 50, 68
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*[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]  
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*[[Technical Readout: 3058]] - pp. 64-65
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*[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]] - pp. 108-109
 
*[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]
 
*[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]
 
*[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]
 
*[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]

Revision as of 08:38, 8 January 2010

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Brutus Assault Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Kressly Warworks
Mission Main Battle Tank
Type Tracked
Technical specifications
Mass 75 Tons
Armor Kressly Stoneskin 40X
Engine Rawlings 225 Fusion
Speed 54 k/ph km/h
Crew 5
Armament

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

BV (1.0) 797
BV (2.0) ???


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.

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]

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]

Armament & Capacities

The tank's principle weaponry are twin turret mounted Firmir MaxiLase Heavy Lasers supported by a twenty-tube Delta Dart Long Range Missile Launcher. To compliment 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.

Variants

  • Brutus Assault Tank (LRM Variant) - This variant replaces both the Large Lasers with a pair of turreted mounted LRM 20 launchers. The Launchers been given six tons of ammunition to keep the tank going in battle. The armor protection of the tank has been slightly increased as well. BV (1.0) = 845
  • Brutus Assault Tank (PPC Variant) - In place of the twin Large Lasers, a pair of Parti-Kill Heavy Cannons, and an increase in armor protection. BV (1.0) = 735

References

  1. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 pg 64.
  2. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade pg 108

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