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| − | The Dixon was introduced by the [[Free Worlds League]] near end the of the [[Star League]] Era to head off violence; the result of the reduction of Civil Liberties. Dixons were created as mobile police stations for heavily urbanized areas. It can carry over 50 police officers to any location they are needed.<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', pp. 104-105, "Dixon Vehicle Profile"</ref> | + | The '''Dixon''' was introduced by the [[Free Worlds League]] near end the of the [[Star League]] Era to head off violence; the result of the reduction of Civil Liberties. Dixons were created as mobile police stations for heavily urbanized areas. It can carry over 50 police officers to any location they are needed.<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', pp. 104-105, "Dixon Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 96</ref> |
The Airships armor is not designed withstand military combat. Some of these ships were utilized as command vehicles during [[Anton's Revolt]] and lost two vehicles to Loyalist Aerospace fighters.<ref name=TROVA/> | The Airships armor is not designed withstand military combat. Some of these ships were utilized as command vehicles during [[Anton's Revolt]] and lost two vehicles to Loyalist Aerospace fighters.<ref name=TROVA/> | ||
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| + | During the [[Jihad]] the [[Word of Blake]] used some Dixon airships in attacks on civilians.<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 92</ref> | ||
==Armaments & Capacities== | ==Armaments & Capacities== | ||
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==Cargo Capacities== | ==Cargo Capacities== | ||
| − | It has a nine ton liquid cargo capacity, | + | It has a nine ton liquid cargo capacity, has three light vehicle bays and two foot platoon bays. The troops and equipment are unloaded through three doors found on the nose and both left and right wing sections.<ref name=TROVA/> |
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*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 15:32, 13 May 2013
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| Dixon Law Enforcement Airship | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Andurien Aerospace |
| Use | Law Enforcement, Mobile Command Centers, Riot/Crowd Control |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Airship (Medium) |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | 2705 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 300 |
| Top Speed | 30 Kph |
| Power Plant | Fusion |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Unlimited |
| Armament | * 4 x Machine Guns
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| Heat Sinks | 6 |
| Armor | BAR 7 |
| Crew | 4 Officers, 16 Enlisted/Non-rated |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
The Dixon was introduced by the Free Worlds League near end the of the Star League Era to head off violence; the result of the reduction of Civil Liberties. Dixons were created as mobile police stations for heavily urbanized areas. It can carry over 50 police officers to any location they are needed.[1][2]
The Airships armor is not designed withstand military combat. Some of these ships were utilized as command vehicles during Anton's Revolt and lost two vehicles to Loyalist Aerospace fighters.[1]
During the Jihad the Word of Blake used some Dixon airships in attacks on civilians.[3]
Armaments & Capacities
The air ship's principle anti-riot weaponry includes four sprayers (two mounted on the front, one on each side), capable of pumping nine tons of water onto unruly crowds. Its secondary weaponry for anti-personnel/riot-control comes in the form of four Machine Guns, three mounted on its nose and one mounted aft. The ship carries five tons of ammunition for these guns. It also has pair of Medium Lasers for anti-vehicle combat, with one gun per side. Weaponry is tied into a Basic Fire Control system.[1]
The ship is equipped to hold two infantry platoons worth of troops and light vehicles. Dixons have communication equipment to coordinate troops and work with other civil forces. It also has two Search Lights, mounted fore and aft.[1]
Cargo Capacities
It has a nine ton liquid cargo capacity, has three light vehicle bays and two foot platoon bays. The troops and equipment are unloaded through three doors found on the nose and both left and right wing sections.[1]
Variants
- Dixon (Firetender) - A stripped down version of the Airship with extensive liquid cargo capacity.