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Line 9: | cost = | cost = | mass = 140 | mass = 140 − | armor = [[Ferro-fibrous Armor]] + | armor = [[Ferro Fibrous Armor]] | heat sinks = 10 | heat sinks = 10 − | engine = [[Fusion engine|280 fusion]] + | engine = [[Fusion Engine]] | comsys = Unknown | comsys = Unknown | T&T = Unknown | T&T = Unknown | speed = 32 | speed = 32 | Crew = | Crew = − | armament = + | armament = 4 x [[AC/20]] <br/> 2 x [[LRM 5]] − * 4x [[AC/20]] − * 2x [[LRM-5]] | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 1,222<ref name=ETRO:Gp12-15>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', pp. 12, 25: "Burke II Superheavy Tank"</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 1,222<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', pp. 12 & 25 Burke II Superheavy Tank - BV2</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Designed during the occupation of [[Terra]] in the late [[twenty-eighth century]], the '''Burke II''' was an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Superheavy [[Combat Vehicle]] created for the Armed Forces of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]]. + Designed during the occupation of [[Terra]] in the late [[28th Century]], the '''Burke II''' was a [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Superheavy [[Combat Vehicle]] created for the Armed Forces of [[Rim Worlds Republic]]. − Its creation was due in part to Rim Worlds Republican troops' affection for the original Burke Defense Tank. The Republicans forced Leopard Armor to create a new and more powerful version of the tank. Development began in August [[2776]], just prior to the invasion of Terra which would occur early the next year. Only two examples were produced for trial runs at the time of the invasion in January [[2777]]. They were deployed in defense of Europe, where they saw combat in Munich at an old airport. The two Burke IIs used their powerful guns to decimate [[Star League Defense Force]] [[combat vehicles|armor]] forces. During the course of the battle, they began to run low on ammunition and their destruction came at hands of a lance of SLDF BattleMechs as they were unable to escape due to their limited speed. + Its created was due in part to Rim Worlds Republican troops affection for the original Burke Defense Tank. Republicans forced Leopard Armor create a new and more powerful version of the tank. Development began in August [[2776]], just prior to invasion of Terra which would occur early the next year. Only two examples were produced for trial runs at the time of the invasion in January [[2777]]. They were deployed in defense of Europe, where they saw combat in Munich at an old airport. The two Burk IIs used their powerful guns to decimate [[SLDF]] [[combat vehicles|armor]] forces. During the course of the battle they began run to low on ammunition and their destruction came at hands of a lance of SLDF BattleMechs. The SLDF Lance was able to overcome them due to their inability to escape due to their limited speed. − When SLDF forces liberated Leopard Armor, the battle damage done to the factory destroyed the means to reproduce the prototype tanks.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', p. 12: "Burke II Superheavy Tank"</ref> + When SLDF forces liberated Leopard Armor, the battle damage done to the factory destroyed any means to reproduce the prototype tanks.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', pp. 12 Burke II Superheavy Tank - Background Information</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − Weighing in at 140 tons, the Burke used a then-experimental superheavy chassis. This chassis allowed designers to fit large weaponry and ample ammunition for the crews to use in combat. The tank was a powered by a 280-rated [[fusion engine]], which propelled the tank to a slow 32 km/h maximum speed. + Weighing in at 140 tons, the Burke used a then experimental superheavy chassis. This chassis allowed designers to fit large weaponry and ample ammunition for the crews to use in combat. The tank was a powered by a 280-rated Fusion Engine, which propelled the tank to a slow 32kph maximum speed. − Leopard Armor designed the Burke II to emulate the best aspects of original design. Concentrating on firepower as its priority, engineers cut back on other aspects of the vehicle. One of these changes was the thin layer of armor protection. Engineers utilized weight saving Ferro-Fibrous Armor, with 6 tons concentrated on the front of the vehicle, less so for rest of the vehicle. + Leopard Armor designed the Burke II to emulate the best aspects of original design. Concentrating on firepower as its priority, engineers cut back on other aspects of the vehicle. One of these changes, was the thin layer of armor protection. Engineers utilized weight saving Ferro-Fibrous Armor, with 6 tons concentrated on the front of the vehicle, less so for rest of the vehicle. − The Burke's main guns were four 20-Class assault grade autocannons, which were mounted in the vehicle's turret. Eight tons worth of ammunition are dedicated to these weapons. This gives the cannons 10 volleys of fire each before running out of ammunition. Though never used during the time of the invasion, the tank was also fitted with two forward-mounted 5-tube Long-Range Missile Launchers. These launchers were fed by single ton of ammunition, which could sustain 12 volleys of fire.<ref name=ETRO:Gp12-15/> + The Burke's main guns were four 20-Class assault grade autocannons, which were mounted in the vehicle's turret. Eight tons worth of ammunition are dedicated to these weapons. This gives the cannons 10 volleys of fire each, before running out of ammunition . Though never used during the time of the invasion, the tank was also fitted with two forward mounted 5-tubed Long-Range Missile Launchers. These launcher were fed by single of ammunition, which could sustain 12 volleys of fire.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', pp. 12 & 25 Burke II Superheavy Tank - Weapons and Capacities</ref> − ==Design Quirks== + ==Notes== + As of this writing, the Burke II Superheavy Tank has not been given a profile on [[Catalyst Game Labs]]' [[Master Unit List]]. + + ===Design Quirks=== The Burke II Superheavy Tank has the following [[Design Quirks]]: The Burke II Superheavy Tank has the following [[Design Quirks]]: − * [[Distracting]] + *[[Distracting]] − * [[Prototype]] + *[[Prototype]] − * [[Trailer Hitch]] + *[[Trailer Hitch]] − * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2787]] + *[[Obsolete|Obsolete/2787]] ==Related Designs== ==Related Designs== − *[[Burke (Combat Vehicle)|Burke]] + *[[Burke]] − − ==Notes== − * As of this writing, the Burke II Superheavy Tank has not been given a profile on [[Catalyst Game Labs]]' [[Master Unit List]]. ==References== ==References== Line 55:
Line 52: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * [[Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers]] + *[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers]] − [[Category:140 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:140 ton Combat Vehicles]]
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| image = Burke.JPG|191px | | image = Burke.JPG|191px | ||
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| cost = | | cost = | ||
| mass = 140 | | mass = 140 | ||
| − | | armor = [[Ferro | + | | armor = [[Ferro Fibrous Armor]] |
| heat sinks = 10 | | heat sinks = 10 | ||
| − | | engine = [[Fusion | + | | engine = [[Fusion Engine]] |
| comsys = Unknown | | comsys = Unknown | ||
| T&T = Unknown | | T&T = Unknown | ||
| speed = 32 | | speed = 32 | ||
| Crew = | | Crew = | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 4 x [[AC/20]] <br/> 2 x [[LRM 5]] |
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| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,222<ref | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,222<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', pp. 12 & 25 Burke II Superheavy Tank - BV2</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed during the occupation of [[Terra]] in the late [[ | + | Designed during the occupation of [[Terra]] in the late [[28th Century]], the '''Burke II''' was a [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Superheavy [[Combat Vehicle]] created for the Armed Forces of [[Rim Worlds Republic]]. |
| − | Its | + | Its created was due in part to Rim Worlds Republican troops affection for the original Burke Defense Tank. Republicans forced Leopard Armor create a new and more powerful version of the tank. Development began in August [[2776]], just prior to invasion of Terra which would occur early the next year. Only two examples were produced for trial runs at the time of the invasion in January [[2777]]. They were deployed in defense of Europe, where they saw combat in Munich at an old airport. The two Burk IIs used their powerful guns to decimate [[SLDF]] [[combat vehicles|armor]] forces. During the course of the battle they began run to low on ammunition and their destruction came at hands of a lance of SLDF BattleMechs. The SLDF Lance was able to overcome them due to their inability to escape due to their limited speed. |
| − | When SLDF forces liberated Leopard Armor, the battle damage done to the factory destroyed | + | When SLDF forces liberated Leopard Armor, the battle damage done to the factory destroyed any means to reproduce the prototype tanks.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', pp. 12 Burke II Superheavy Tank - Background Information</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Weighing in at 140 tons, the Burke used a then | + | Weighing in at 140 tons, the Burke used a then experimental superheavy chassis. This chassis allowed designers to fit large weaponry and ample ammunition for the crews to use in combat. The tank was a powered by a 280-rated Fusion Engine, which propelled the tank to a slow 32kph maximum speed. |
| − | Leopard Armor designed the Burke II to emulate the best aspects of original design. Concentrating on firepower as its priority, engineers cut back on other aspects of the vehicle. One of these changes was the thin layer of armor protection. Engineers utilized weight saving Ferro-Fibrous Armor, with 6 tons concentrated on the front of the vehicle, less so for rest of the vehicle. | + | Leopard Armor designed the Burke II to emulate the best aspects of original design. Concentrating on firepower as its priority, engineers cut back on other aspects of the vehicle. One of these changes, was the thin layer of armor protection. Engineers utilized weight saving Ferro-Fibrous Armor, with 6 tons concentrated on the front of the vehicle, less so for rest of the vehicle. |
| − | The Burke's main guns were four 20-Class assault grade autocannons, which were mounted in the vehicle's turret. Eight tons worth of ammunition are dedicated to these weapons. This gives the cannons 10 volleys of fire each before running out of ammunition. Though never used during the time of the invasion, the tank was also fitted with two forward | + | The Burke's main guns were four 20-Class assault grade autocannons, which were mounted in the vehicle's turret. Eight tons worth of ammunition are dedicated to these weapons. This gives the cannons 10 volleys of fire each, before running out of ammunition . Though never used during the time of the invasion, the tank was also fitted with two forward mounted 5-tubed Long-Range Missile Launchers. These launcher were fed by single of ammunition, which could sustain 12 volleys of fire.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers'', pp. 12 & 25 Burke II Superheavy Tank - Weapons and Capacities</ref> |
| − | ==Design Quirks== | + | ==Notes== |
| + | As of this writing, the Burke II Superheavy Tank has not been given a profile on [[Catalyst Game Labs]]' [[Master Unit List]]. | ||
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| + | ===Design Quirks=== | ||
The Burke II Superheavy Tank has the following [[Design Quirks]]: | The Burke II Superheavy Tank has the following [[Design Quirks]]: | ||
| − | * [[Distracting]] | + | *[[Distracting]] |
| − | * [[Prototype]] | + | *[[Prototype]] |
| − | * [[Trailer Hitch]] | + | *[[Trailer Hitch]] |
| − | * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2787]] | + | *[[Obsolete|Obsolete/2787]] |
==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Burke]] |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * [[Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers]] | + | *[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers]] |
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[[Category:140 ton Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:140 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||