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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = DemonMediumTank 2.jpg | | image = DemonMediumTank 2.jpg | ||
| − | | name = Demon | + | | name = Demon medium tank |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Leopard Armor]] | + | | manufacturer = |
| + | [[Leopard Armor]] | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | [[Brigadier Corporation]]<ref name="TRO:3085p24+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 24-25, "Demon Medium Tank"</ref> | ||
| production year=3077 | | production year=3077 | ||
| year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/871/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/871/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> | ||
| mass = 45 tons<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> | | mass = 45 tons<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> | ||
| − | | armor = [[Leopard II | + | | armor = [[Leopard II Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> |
| − | | engine = [[GM 295]] [[ | + | | engine = [[GM 295]] [[fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> |
| comsys = [[Exeter LongScan]]<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> | | comsys = [[Exeter LongScan]]<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> | ||
| T&T = [[Standard TargetTrack]]<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> | | T&T = [[Standard TargetTrack]]<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| − | | speed = 110 | + | | speed = 110 |
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | * | + | * 2x [[medium pulse laser]] |
| − | * | + | * 2x [[light machine gun]] |
| − | * | + | * 2x [[vehicle flamer]] |
| BV (1.0) = 372<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 23</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 372<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 23</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 23</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 23</ref> | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''Demon''' medium tank was created by the [[Republic of the Sphere]] and was based on the old [[Demon (Combat Vehicle)|SLDF Demon | + | The '''Demon''' medium tank was created by the [[Republic of the Sphere]] and was based on the old [[Demon (Combat Vehicle)|SLDF Demon combat vehicle]] to give the crews a sense of history and esprit de corps. The new version of the Demon has twice the speed of the original and is fifteen tons lighter. Originally the vehicle was designed for urban combat, with anti-battle armor and anti-infantry roles in mind.<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> |
| − | The Demon | + | The Demon medium tank was created at the same time as the [[M1 Marksman|M1 Marksman tank]], and the vehicle was considered inferior to other contemporary designs by its crews.<ref>''Ghost War'', p. 158</ref> |
| − | After the HPG Blackout in [[3132]], fighting within Republic of the Sphere broke out. Many of these vehicles found themselves in hands of these militia factions | + | After the HPG Blackout in [[3132]], fighting within Republic of the Sphere broke out. Many of these vehicles found themselves in hands of these militia factions who appeared just after blackout. The vehicle was noted for its maneuverability and being able to out pace units while in a city.<ref>''Swordsworn Sgt. Alec Denner's Dosser'' - Commentary: Fighting on Addicks' Saint Randall showed Demon medium tank's ability to outrun capital city's defenders.</ref> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The tank is armed with two | + | The tank is armed with two medium pulse lasers in the turret, while a pair of light machine guns and vehicle flamers covers the front arc. A half-ton of ammunition is provided for the light machine guns, while the two vehicle flamers get a ton of ammo.<ref name="TRO:3085p24+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
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*;Armor upgrade : This variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3100]]<ref name="MUL3"/> of the Demon replaces the Medium Pulse Lasers with ER Medium Lasers, and drops the Flamers and Light Machine Guns, replacing them with a quartet of regular [[Machine Gun]]s. The weight freed by this weapon redesign is devoted to extra armor.<ref name="TRO:3145p209">''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 209, "New Tech New Upgrades - Vehicles"</ref> BV (2.0) = 636<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 45</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3610/yasha-vtol-spectre/ MUL online data for the Demon Medium Tank (Armor) variant]''</ref> | *;Armor upgrade : This variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3100]]<ref name="MUL3"/> of the Demon replaces the Medium Pulse Lasers with ER Medium Lasers, and drops the Flamers and Light Machine Guns, replacing them with a quartet of regular [[Machine Gun]]s. The weight freed by this weapon redesign is devoted to extra armor.<ref name="TRO:3145p209">''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 209, "New Tech New Upgrades - Vehicles"</ref> BV (2.0) = 636<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 45</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3610/yasha-vtol-spectre/ MUL online data for the Demon Medium Tank (Armor) variant]''</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Notable Crewmembers== | ||
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Demon Medium Crewmembers]]'' | ||
== Tank Gallery == | == Tank Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image: DemonMediumTank.jpg|Dark Age Demon | + | Image: DemonMediumTank.jpg|Dark Age Demon tank |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
| − | + | * ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel) | |
| − | * ''[[ | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_20.pdf Swordsworn Sgt. Alec Denner's dossier]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Demon Medium Tank]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Demon Medium Tank]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:55, 5 December 2023
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| Demon medium tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Leopard Armor
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| Production Year | 3077[2] |
| Mission | Urban Combat Anti-Battle Armor Civil Defense Anti-Infantry |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Cost | 1,553,300 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Mass | 45 tons[1] |
| Armor | Leopard II Heavy Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | GM 295 fusion engine[1] |
| Speed | 110 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | Exeter LongScan[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Standard TargetTrack[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 372[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 452[4] |
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Description[edit]
The Demon medium tank was created by the Republic of the Sphere and was based on the old SLDF Demon combat vehicle to give the crews a sense of history and esprit de corps. The new version of the Demon has twice the speed of the original and is fifteen tons lighter. Originally the vehicle was designed for urban combat, with anti-battle armor and anti-infantry roles in mind.[1]
The Demon medium tank was created at the same time as the M1 Marksman tank, and the vehicle was considered inferior to other contemporary designs by its crews.[5]
After the HPG Blackout in 3132, fighting within Republic of the Sphere broke out. Many of these vehicles found themselves in hands of these militia factions who appeared just after blackout. The vehicle was noted for its maneuverability and being able to out pace units while in a city.[6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The tank is armed with two medium pulse lasers in the turret, while a pair of light machine guns and vehicle flamers covers the front arc. A half-ton of ammunition is provided for the light machine guns, while the two vehicle flamers get a ton of ammo.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Brigadier Corporation
- Produced on Oliver by the Brigadier Corporation this variant of the Demon Medium Tank had a completely different weapons load. Focusing purely on the anti-infantry and anti-battlesuit role, Brigadier's Demon was equipped with a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers, a pair of Vehicle Flamers, and a pair of Machine Guns. Each of these weapons was particularly devastating to the Word of Blake forces that faced them, but were eventually replaced. BV (2.0) = 454[1]
- Rifle carrier
- This variant introduced in 3084[7] of the Demon was designed to provide additional fire support. Instead of missiles or autocannon however, it uses a single Medium Rifle with two tons of ammunition. Though not particularly effective against modern armor, the rifle is more than adequate to smash enemy infantry formations. It also adds an extra half-ton of armor[1]. BV (2.0) = 386[8][7]
- Armor upgrade
- This variant introduced in 3100[9] of the Demon replaces the Medium Pulse Lasers with ER Medium Lasers, and drops the Flamers and Light Machine Guns, replacing them with a quartet of regular Machine Guns. The weight freed by this weapon redesign is devoted to extra armor.[10] BV (2.0) = 636[11][9]
Notable Crewmembers[edit]
Tank Gallery[edit]
Dark Age Demon tank
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 24-25, "Demon Medium Tank"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MUL online date for the Demon Medium Tank
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 23
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 23
- ↑ Ghost War, p. 158
- ↑ Swordsworn Sgt. Alec Denner's Dosser - Commentary: Fighting on Addicks' Saint Randall showed Demon medium tank's ability to outrun capital city's defenders.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online data for the Demon Medium Tank (Rifle) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 24
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 MUL online data for the Demon Medium Tank (Armor) variant
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145, p. 209, "New Tech New Upgrades - Vehicles"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 45