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| image = Command-van.png|150px|command van | | image = Command-van.png|150px|command van | ||
| name = Command Van | | name = Command Van | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = |
| − | | production year = Early Spaceflight Era | + | | production year = |
| + | | year reference=Early Spaceflight Era | ||
| Mission = Command | | Mission = Command | ||
| Type = Wheeled<ref name=MW1stp60>''Mechwarrior 1st Edition'', p.60 </ref> | | Type = Wheeled<ref name=MW1stp60>''Mechwarrior 1st Edition'', p.60 </ref> | ||
| Cost = N/A | | Cost = N/A | ||
| mass = 15 tons<ref name=MW1stp60/> | | mass = 15 tons<ref name=MW1stp60/> | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | comsys = Unspecified |
| − | | engine = 70 ICE | + | | T&T = Unspecified |
| − | | speed = | + | | armor = Unspecified |
| + | | engine = [[70 ICE]] | ||
| + | | speed = 97.2 | ||
| Crew = N/A | | Crew = N/A | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = |
| + | * 1x [[LRM-5]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[machine gun]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = ??? | | BV (1.0) = ??? | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = ??? | + | | BV (2.0) = ???<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3978/command-van-standard MUL Profile for the Command Van (Standard) - Introduction Era Only]</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The base for | + | 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 | + | 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== | ||
| − | *Command Van (Fusion) | + | *;Command Van (Fusion) : This is a fusion powered variant of the command van.<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3977/command-van-fusion MUL Profile of the Command Van (Fusion) - Introduction Era listing only.]</ref> Most Command Vans were originally fusion powered, but as the Succession Wars dragged on the power plants were replaced by ICE engines.<ref name=MW1stp60/> |
==Notes== | ==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== | ==References== | ||
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*''[[Master Unit List]]'' | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
*''[[MechWarrior, First Edition]]'' | *''[[MechWarrior, First Edition]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets Volume Five: Vehicles]]'' | ||
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:19, 29 July 2023
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| Command Van | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Mission | Command |
| Type | Wheeled[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 15 tons[1] |
| Armor | Unspecified |
| Engine | 70 ICE |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Crew | N/A |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ???[2] |
Description[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Notes[edit]
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[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Mechwarrior 1st Edition, p.60
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Command Van (Standard) - Introduction Era Only
- ↑ MUL Profile of the Command Van (Fusion) - Introduction Era listing only.