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| image = Fulcrum.jpg | | image = Fulcrum.jpg | ||
| name = Fulcrum Hovertank | | name = Fulcrum Hovertank | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated]] <ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. | + | | manufacturer = |
| + | [[Cyclops Incorporated]]<ref name=TRO3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 90–91: "Fulcrum Heavy Hover Tank"</ref> | ||
| + | ------ | ||
| + | [[Johnston Industries]]<ref name=TRO3058U/> | ||
| + | ------ | ||
| + | [[Pinard Protectorates Limited]] | ||
| production year=3057 | | production year=3057 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1154/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1154/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mission = Reconnaissance <br/> Fast Strikes <br/> Patrol <br/> Artillery Spotter | | Mission = Reconnaissance <br/> Fast Strikes <br/> Patrol <br/> Artillery Spotter | ||
| Type = Hover | | Type = Hover | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = |
| mass = 50 tons | | mass = 50 tons | ||
| − | | armor = StarSlab/11.5 Type HVA | + | | armor = [[StarSlab/11.5 Type HVA]] |
| engine = [[Strand 265 XL]] | | engine = [[Strand 265 XL]] | ||
| comsys = [[O/P AIR 900]] | | comsys = [[O/P AIR 900]] | ||
| T&T = [[RCA Instatrac Mark XII]] | | T&T = [[RCA Instatrac Mark XII]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 11 | + | | heat sinks = 11 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| speed = 162 | | speed = 162 | ||
| Crew = 4 | | Crew = 4 | ||
| − | | armament = [[ | + | | armament = |
| + | * 1x [[large laser]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[medium laser]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[LRM 10]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = 819<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 106</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 819<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 106</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1167<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 113</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1167<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 113</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | First brought into production by Cyclops Incorporation of [[Skye]] in [[3057]], the Fulcrum Hover Tank prototypes had performed well enough during testing to get an initial order of 500 units from the [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> | + | First brought into production by Cyclops Incorporation of [[Skye]] in [[3057]], the '''Fulcrum Hover Tank''' prototypes had performed well enough during testing to get an initial order of 500 units from the [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
| − | The vehicle was initially stationed along the Alliance's Periphery and [[Free Worlds League]] borders, where its low maintenance needs were a boon for worlds that had not seen much of the newest technological advances.<ref name=TRO3058U/> | + | The vehicle was initially stationed along the Alliance's Periphery and [[Free Worlds League]] borders, where its low maintenance needs were a boon for worlds that had not seen much of the newest technological advances.<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
| − | By [[3067]], Johnson Industries of [[New Syrtis]] received a license from Cyclops to produce the vehicle because of the huge demands for it.<ref name=TRO3058U/> | + | By [[3067]], Johnson Industries of [[New Syrtis]] received a license from Cyclops to produce the vehicle because of the huge demands for it.<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
The vehicle had continued to perform well during the [[FedCom Civil War]] and during the early Jihad, notably during Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek's]] [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE|campaign]] against the [[Capellan Confederation]] as well as Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner's conflict with the Free Worlds League.<ref name=TRO3058U/> | The vehicle had continued to perform well during the [[FedCom Civil War]] and during the early Jihad, notably during Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek's]] [[Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE|campaign]] against the [[Capellan Confederation]] as well as Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner's conflict with the Free Worlds League.<ref name=TRO3058U/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | All of the Fulcrum's weaponry is mounted in its turret. Its main weapon is the [[Sunglow Type 2]] Large Laser, backed up by a [[Diverse Optics Type 18]] | + | All of the Fulcrum's weaponry is mounted in its turret. Its main weapon is the [[Sunglow Type 2]] Large Laser, backed up by a [[Diverse Optics Type 18]] [[medium laser]]. For its long range firepower, the tank is equipped with a [[Delta Dart]] LRM 10 Launcher with 12 volleys of missiles.<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
The Fulcrum has also been noted for its [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite|Guardian ECM]], which makes the tank an exceptional reconnaissance and spotter vehicle. | The Fulcrum has also been noted for its [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite|Guardian ECM]], which makes the tank an exceptional reconnaissance and spotter vehicle. | ||
| − | Powering the Fulcrum is its 265-rated extralight engine, giving it incredible speed to | + | Powering the Fulcrum is its 265-rated extralight engine, giving it incredible speed to outrun enemies it cannot outfight. The vehicle is protected by 10 tons of Standard Armor.<ref name=TRO3058U/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank II : Variant produced in 3067, the vehicle retains the TAG and Guardian ECM but drops the Large Laser and a [[Heat Sink]] for | + | *; Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank II : Variant produced in 3067, the vehicle retains the TAG and Guardian ECM but drops the Large Laser and a [[Heat Sink]] for two additional medium lasers and an [[SRM 6|SRM 6 Launcher]] with a ton of ammunition. This gave the vehicle additional close quarters damage. BV (1.0) = 898,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 107</ref> BV (2.0) = 1248<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 114</ref> |
| − | *;Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank III : This versions is refitted from a [[Alphard Trading Corporation|Alphard Trading]] field upgrade | + | *; Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank III : This versions is refitted from a [[Alphard Trading Corporation|Alphard Trading]] field upgrade kit, equipped it with a [[Snub-Nose PPC]] and an [[MML-7]] rack, and is linked to a [[C3 slave]]; the TAG and Guardian ECM are retained and the armor is upgraded to [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] Armor.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190: "Old is the New New" - "Fulcrum III"</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,185<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 38</ref> |
| − | *;Fulcrum X : Developed by Johnston Industries during the [[Jihad]], the Fulcrum X uses several [[Experimental Technology|experimental systems]] to survive on the battlefield. It carries a pair of [[Clan]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a single [[Magshot]] in the turret and a single Magshot covering the front arc. The tank's main defense is its high speed which has been upgraded with the use of a [[Supercharger]]. An [[Armored Motive System]] insures that the Fulcrum X will be able to survive hits that would kill other hovertanks. An [[Angel ECM Suite]] provides additional protection. In case enemy fire does hit the tank, it is protected with nine and a half tons of [[Reactive Armor]]. BV (2.0) = 1,686<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 9</ref> | + | *;Fulcrum X : Developed by Johnston Industries' [[Soong Garmen]] during the [[Jihad]], the Fulcrum X uses several [[Experimental Technology|experimental systems]] to survive on the battlefield. It carries a pair of [[Clan]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a single [[Magshot]] in the turret and a single Magshot covering the front arc. The tank's main defense is its high speed which has been upgraded with the use of a [[Supercharger]]. An [[Armored Motive System]] insures that the Fulcrum X will be able to survive hits that would kill other hovertanks. An [[Angel ECM Suite]] provides additional protection. In case enemy fire does hit the tank, it is protected with nine and a half tons of [[Reactive Armor]]. BV (2.0) = 1,686<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 9</ref> |
| − | *;Fulcrum Hybrid : This production version of the Fulcrum X trades the XL engine of that model for a standard fusion engine. This was necessary as the cost of the Clan made Medium Pulse Lasers was so high. A pair of Magshots are in the turret, while another covers the front arc. Like the Fulcrum X the Hybrid uses an Armored Motive System to provide additional protection, and a Supercharger allows it to hit speeds of nearly | + | *;Fulcrum Hybrid : This production version of the Fulcrum X trades the XL engine of that model for a standard fusion engine. This was necessary as the cost of the Clan made Medium Pulse Lasers was so high. A pair of Magshots are in the turret, while another covers the front arc. Like the Fulcrum X the Hybrid uses an Armored Motive System to provide additional protection, and a Supercharger allows it to hit speeds of nearly 170 km/h. For protection the Fulcrum Hybrid carries ten tons of Reactive Armor and an Angel ECM Suite. BV (2.0) = 1,543<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 49</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The | + | The Fulcrum Hybrid variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> |
* [[Easy to Maintain]] | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
* [[Non-Standard Parts]] | * [[Non-Standard Parts]] | ||
| − | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Fulcrum.jpg|Original Fulcrum from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | |
| − | + | Fulcrum (Hybrid)_TROPrototypes.jpg|Fulcrum Hybrid from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' | |
| + | Fulcrum CA.png|Fulcrum from ''[[MechWarrior: Counterassault|MWDA CA]]'' dossiers | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' | + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' |
| − | *''[ | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' |
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:57, 13 April 2024
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| Fulcrum Hovertank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Cyclops Incorporated[1]
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| Production Year | 3057[2] |
| Mission | Reconnaissance Fast Strikes Patrol Artillery Spotter |
| Type | Hover |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Armor | StarSlab/11.5 Type HVA |
| Engine | Strand 265 XL |
| Speed | 162 km/h |
| Crew | 4 |
| Communications System | O/P AIR 900 |
| Targeting Tracking System | RCA Instatrac Mark XII |
| Heat Sinks | 11 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 819[1][3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1167[4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
First brought into production by Cyclops Incorporation of Skye in 3057, the Fulcrum Hover Tank prototypes had performed well enough during testing to get an initial order of 500 units from the Lyran Alliance.[1]
The vehicle was initially stationed along the Alliance's Periphery and Free Worlds League borders, where its low maintenance needs were a boon for worlds that had not seen much of the newest technological advances.[1]
By 3067, Johnson Industries of New Syrtis received a license from Cyclops to produce the vehicle because of the huge demands for it.[1]
The vehicle had continued to perform well during the FedCom Civil War and during the early Jihad, notably during Duke George Hasek's campaign against the Capellan Confederation as well as Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner's conflict with the Free Worlds League.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
All of the Fulcrum's weaponry is mounted in its turret. Its main weapon is the Sunglow Type 2 Large Laser, backed up by a Diverse Optics Type 18 medium laser. For its long range firepower, the tank is equipped with a Delta Dart LRM 10 Launcher with 12 volleys of missiles.[1]
The Fulcrum has also been noted for its TAG and Guardian ECM, which makes the tank an exceptional reconnaissance and spotter vehicle.
Powering the Fulcrum is its 265-rated extralight engine, giving it incredible speed to outrun enemies it cannot outfight. The vehicle is protected by 10 tons of Standard Armor.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank II
- Variant produced in 3067, the vehicle retains the TAG and Guardian ECM but drops the Large Laser and a Heat Sink for two additional medium lasers and an SRM 6 Launcher with a ton of ammunition. This gave the vehicle additional close quarters damage. BV (1.0) = 898,[5] BV (2.0) = 1248[6]
- Fulcrum Heavy Hovertank III
- This versions is refitted from a Alphard Trading field upgrade kit, equipped it with a Snub-Nose PPC and an MML-7 rack, and is linked to a C3 slave; the TAG and Guardian ECM are retained and the armor is upgraded to Heavy Ferro-Fibrous Armor.[7] BV (2.0) = 1,185[8]
- Fulcrum X
- Developed by Johnston Industries' Soong Garmen during the Jihad, the Fulcrum X uses several experimental systems to survive on the battlefield. It carries a pair of Clan Medium Pulse Lasers and a single Magshot in the turret and a single Magshot covering the front arc. The tank's main defense is its high speed which has been upgraded with the use of a Supercharger. An Armored Motive System insures that the Fulcrum X will be able to survive hits that would kill other hovertanks. An Angel ECM Suite provides additional protection. In case enemy fire does hit the tank, it is protected with nine and a half tons of Reactive Armor. BV (2.0) = 1,686[9]
- Fulcrum Hybrid
- This production version of the Fulcrum X trades the XL engine of that model for a standard fusion engine. This was necessary as the cost of the Clan made Medium Pulse Lasers was so high. A pair of Magshots are in the turret, while another covers the front arc. Like the Fulcrum X the Hybrid uses an Armored Motive System to provide additional protection, and a Supercharger allows it to hit speeds of nearly 170 km/h. For protection the Fulcrum Hybrid carries ten tons of Reactive Armor and an Angel ECM Suite. BV (2.0) = 1,543[10]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Fulcrum Hybrid variant is subject of the following Design Quirks:[10]
Gallery[edit]
Original Fulcrum from TRO:3058
Fulcrum Hybrid from TRO:Prototypes
Fulcrum from MWDA CA dossiers
_TROPrototypes.jpg)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 90–91: "Fulcrum Heavy Hover Tank"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Fulcrum
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 106
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 113
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 107
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 114
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 190: "Old is the New New" - "Fulcrum III"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 38
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Davion, p. 9
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 49
Bibliography[edit]
- Experimental Technical Readout: Davion
- Record Sheets: 3055/3058
- Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)
- Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
- Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
- Technical Readout: 3058
- Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3085
- Technical Readout: Prototypes