Difference between revisions of "Command Van"

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| Cost = N/A
 
| Cost = N/A
 
| mass = 15 tons<ref name=MW1stp60/>
 
| mass = 15 tons<ref name=MW1stp60/>
| armor = N/A
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| armor = 4
 
| engine = 70 ICE
 
| engine = 70 ICE
| speed = 60
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| speed = 97.2 km/h
 
| Crew = N/A
 
| Crew = N/A
| armament = 1 LRM 5<br />1 MG
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| armament = 1 x [[LRM-5]]<br />1 x [[Machine Gun]]
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
 
| BV (2.0) = ???<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3978/command-van-standard MUL Profile for the Command Van (Standard) - Introduction Era Only]</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = ???<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3978/command-van-standard MUL Profile for the Command Van (Standard) - Introduction Era Only]</ref>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The base for a command van is a six-wheeled all terrain vehicle. The van contains medical equipment for first aid, communication systems for surface to surface and surface to orbit transmissions. During battle the vehicle is under normal circumstances far away from the frontline. The vehicle is lightly armored.<ref name=MW1stp60/>
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A '''Command Van''' can technically refer to any type of enclosed all-terrain vehicle (ATV) used for military or civilian command purposes.  The base model for many [['Mech]] units' command van is a six-wheeled ATV equipped with a variety of gear for command purposes. As it is lightly armed and armored, under normal circumstances during battle the vehicle is far away from the frontlines.<ref name=MW1stp60/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The command van is equipped for self defense usually with a [[LRM 5]] (48 shots) in the turret and one front [[MG]] (200 shots). It is protected by 4 tons of armor spread evenly across its surface, slightly increased in the forward zone, the turret is not as well armored.
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The command van is equipped for self defense usually with an [[LRM-5]] in a roof-mounted turret and a front-facing [[Machine Gun]]. It is protected by 4 tons of armor spread evenly across its surface, slightly increased in the forward zone, though the turret is not as well armored. One ton of ammunition each for the LRM-5 and machine gun are carried internally. The van contains medical equipment for first aid, computer tracking systems, and communication systems for surface to surface and surface to orbit transmissions.  Six hard rubber tires and a four-ton [[internal combustion engine]] help it achieve a cruising speed of 64.8 km/h and top speed of 97.2 km/h.<ref name=MW1stp60/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==

Revision as of 17:15, 3 July 2018

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Command Van
Production information
Manufacturer N/A
Production Year"Early Spaceflight Era" contains an extrinsic dash or other characters that are invalid for a date interpretation. Early Spaceflight Era
Mission Command
Type Wheeled[1]
Technical specifications
Mass 15 tons[1]
Armor 4
Engine 70 ICE
Speed 97.2 km/h km/h
Crew N/A
Armament

1 x LRM-5
1 x Machine Gun

BV (1.0) ???
BV (2.0) ???[2]


Description

A Command Van can technically refer to any type of enclosed all-terrain vehicle (ATV) used for military or civilian command purposes. The base model for many 'Mech units' command van is a six-wheeled ATV equipped with a variety of gear for command purposes. As it is lightly armed and armored, under normal circumstances during battle the vehicle is far away from the frontlines.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

The command van is equipped for self defense usually with an LRM-5 in a roof-mounted turret and a front-facing Machine Gun. It is protected by 4 tons of armor spread evenly across its surface, slightly increased in the forward zone, though the turret is not as well armored. One ton of ammunition each for the LRM-5 and machine gun are carried internally. The van contains medical equipment for first aid, computer tracking systems, and communication systems for surface to surface and surface to orbit transmissions. Six hard rubber tires and a four-ton internal combustion engine help it achieve a cruising speed of 64.8 km/h and top speed of 97.2 km/h.[1]

Variants

  • Command Van (Fusion) 
    This is a fusion powered variant of the command van.[3] Most Command Vans were originally fusion powered, but as the Succession Wars dragged on the power plants were replaced by ICE engines.[1]

Notes

A record sheet for the ICE variant of this vehicle is published in Record Sheets Volume Five Vehicles.

Given the rules it was constructed under the Command Van has little room for more than rudimentary communication and medical equipment.

References


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