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| − | * | + | *TAG - Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], this customer-ordered variant was first given especially to the [[7th Donegal Guards|7th Donegal Guards's Armor Brigade]]. This variant replaces the vehicle's Medium Laser in favor for a [[TAG]]. The vehicle has increased armor protection and receives a [[Guardian ECM]]. BV (2.0) = 325<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 13 - TAG variant of Centipede with BV2.</ref> |
| − | * | + | *SRM - Also introduced during the FedCom Civil War, this is a battlefield created variant. All the Centipide's original equipment is removed in favor for six front mounted [[SRM 2|Twin-Tubed Short Range Missile Launchers]] and a ton of ammunition. The vehicle's armor has been slightly increase from the base model. BV (2.0) = 431<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 13 - SRM variant of Centipede & its BV2.</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:53, 29 July 2010
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| Centipede Scout Car | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Gienah Combat Vehicles Red Devil Industries |
| Mission | Scout |
| Type | Hover |
| Cost | 541,100 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20 |
| Armor | ProtecTech 6 |
| Engine | VOX 75 ICE |
| Speed | 130 Km/ph[1] km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 163 |
| BV (2.0) | 168[2] |
Contents
Vehicle Description
The Centipede Scout Car was produced by Gienah Combat Vehicles & Red Devil Industries in 3053. The vehicle is intended for scouting ahead of its intended allies, spotting hidden units.
It was originally created as a replacement for the Skulker Scout vehicle, since Clan Ghost Bear had captured Alshain an subsequently the older vehicle's production facilities in 3051. The design evolved from a simple Skulker upgrade to a completely new vehicle. It first saw service with AFFC forces in 3054. The vehicle was produced at Gienah's plant on Gienah and Red Devil's plant on Pandora. However, the vehicle earned a reputation for the bad quality of the Red Devil produced vehicles.[3]
During the Jade Falcon Incursion in 3064, the vehicle's Pandora factory fell to the Clan Jade Falcon. Vehicle production completely stopped in 3068, when the Gienah plant was severely damaged by Free Worlds League mercenaries.
Deployment
On test runs the vehicle was deployed with the AFFC. The first notable action came from the vehicles used on Saiph in 3054 by 5th Lyran Guards. The 5th Lyran Guards fought off a raid by the Free Worlds League's 1st Free Worlds Guards. The outnumbered Lyran forces utilized the their Centipedes to scout ahead and keep League forces from ambushing them. The Centipedes were used during the two week siege to scout the League forces' back areas.[4]
Armaments & Capacities
The Centipede is protected by 3.5 tons of Standard Armor. The vehicle is equipped with a single Defiance B3M Medium Laser in its front. It's also fitted with a rear-mounted Zippo Vehicular Flamer for anti-infantry fighting if necessary. However, for the Centipede's principle task of scouting, it has been fitted with a Beagle Active Probe. Using its 130 Kph maximum speed, the hovercar is able outrun anything it may conceive as threat and report back to its allies. The Vehicle Flamer has been alloted a ton ammunition for use.
Variants
- TAG - Introduced during the FedCom Civil War, this customer-ordered variant was first given especially to the 7th Donegal Guards's Armor Brigade. This variant replaces the vehicle's Medium Laser in favor for a TAG. The vehicle has increased armor protection and receives a Guardian ECM. BV (2.0) = 325[5]
- SRM - Also introduced during the FedCom Civil War, this is a battlefield created variant. All the Centipide's original equipment is removed in favor for six front mounted Twin-Tubed Short Range Missile Launchers and a ton of ammunition. The vehicle's armor has been slightly increase from the base model. BV (2.0) = 431[6]
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 upgrade p. 56 - Centipede's speed listed.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade p. 57 - BV1 for Centipede.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 p. 12 - Info on the creation of the Centipede.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 p. 12 - Deployment history of early prototypes of the Centipede.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 13 - TAG variant of Centipede with BV2.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 13 - SRM variant of Centipede & its BV2.