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| − | *'''TAG -''' Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], this customer-ordered variant first gifted specially to the [[7th Donegal Guards|7th Donegal Guards's Armor Brigade]]. This variant replaces the vehicle's Medium Laser infavor for [[TAG]]. Vehicle has increase in its 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> | + | *'''TAG -''' Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], this customer-ordered variant first gifted specially to the [[7th Donegal Guards|7th Donegal Guards's Armor Brigade]]. This variant replaces the vehicle's Medium Laser infavor for [[TAG]]. Vehicle has increase in its 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. The all the Centepide's original equipment is removed in favor of 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) = | + | *''' SRM -''' Also introduced during the FedCom Civil War, this is a battlefield created variant. The all the Centepide's original equipment is removed in favor of 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> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 14:02, 25 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 original created as a replacement for the Skulker Scout vehicle, since Clan Ghost Bear had captured Alshain in 3051. The design evolved from simple Skulker upgrade to completely new vehicle. It was first saw service with AFFC forces in 3054. The vehicle was produced by Gienah's plant on Gienah and Red Devil's plant on Pandora. However, vehicle earn bad reputation for bad quality from 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 completed stopped in 3068, when the Gienah plant was severe damage by Free Worlds League mercenaries.
Deployment
The test runs of the vehicle was deployed with AFFC. In first noted 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 keep League forces from ambushed. The Centapede were used during the two week seige scout in League's back areas.[4]
Armaments & Capacities
The Centipede is protected by 3.5 tons of Standard Armor. The vehicle been equipped with single Defiance B3M Medium Laser in its front. It also been fitted with 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 out run anything it may conceive as threat and repot back 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 first gifted specially to the 7th Donegal Guards's Armor Brigade. This variant replaces the vehicle's Medium Laser infavor for TAG. Vehicle has increase in its 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. The all the Centepide's original equipment is removed in favor of 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.