Generic Expandable Services Vehicle

Generic Expandable Services Vehicle
Production information
Manufacturer	Federated Suns
Use	Multi-Function Support OmniVehicle
Tech Base	Inner Sphere
Chassis Type (Size)	Wheeled (Medium)
Equipment Rating	E/X-X-E/D
Introduced	3066
Technical specifications
Mass	30 tons
Speed	6
Top Speed	9
Power Plant	Electric (Fuel Cell)
Fuel (Type/Range)	2,745 km
Armament	None
Armor	BAR 7
Crew	2

Description

Created by the Federated Suns, the Generic Expandable Services Vehicle (also known as the GESV) is designed to be a multi-role support vehicle. Using an OmniVehicle chassis, the vehicle is able to be reconfigured to a number of roles, which include its principal configuration as a mobile command post. The GESV is utilized by military, government, and non-government organizations.

Aside from being employed as a military and civilian Mobile Headquarters, it is utilized as a cargo vehicle, mobile kitchen, and MASH unit. Additionally, its trailer has its own different configurations to enhance GESV's abilities to meet the needs of its user.

Equipment and Capabilities

The GESV pulling unit is based on a Tractor and Omni Chassis. The vehicle is able to pull multiple trailers with its Fuel Cell Engine. The vehicle is protected by tons of BAR 7 grade armor.

Cargo

Various, see Alternate Configurations. It has two doors, one for right and left sides.

GESV Tractor Configurations

• Mobile Command Post Config. - The Mobile Command Post is fitted with a 7 tons of Communication Equipment. Mounted on its rear, the configuration gives 2 Remote Sensor Dispensers. In this configuration, the module requires a crew of 7 people.

• Mobile Field Kitchen Config. - It features two field kitchens, 1.7 tons refrigerated space and 3 tons reserve standard cargo. It has a crew requirement of 6 and can feed upwards to 300 personal.

• MASH Config. - The medical configuration of the GESV track includes single MASH unit, with two sets of 5 surgical theaters. The 30 person crew configuration has a cargo capacity of 2.5 tons.

GESV Trailer

The 15 ton GESV Trailer is designed similarly to tractor, utilizing a Omni chassis. It also built to be attached to another GESV Trailer. The Trailer is protected by 1.5 tons of BAR 7 grade armor and has the Equipment Rating of E/X-X-X/E.

GESV Trailer Configurations

• Cargo/Workspace Config. - Designed as combination of cargo trail and multi-function workspace. It has maximum cargo capacity of 11.5 tons.

• Bunker Config - Designed as mobile home for general personal or infantry. It has two 2 Foot Infantry Bays which are able to house up to 60 people. It is noted that bunker configuration is cramped. Bunker has 1.5 tons worth of cargo space for basic supplies.

Notes

• At time of this writing, there are no published record sheets for neither the GESV's tractor and trailers nor any of its variants.
• The GESV features a tractor, trailer, Omni Chassis, and control modifications.

Bibliography

• Handbook: House Davion
• Master Unit List