Generic Expandable Services Vehicle

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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
Introduced
Technical specifications
Mass 30 tons
Speed 6
Top Speed 9
Power Plant Electric (Fuel Cell)
Fuel (Type/Range) 2,745 km
Armament
Armor BAR 7
Crew 2

Description

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

Aside from being employed used as a military & civilian Mobile Headquarters, utilitized as cargo vehicle, mobile kitchen and MASH unit. While its trailer its own differient configurations to enhance GESV's abilities to needs of its user.[1]

Equipment Rating

  • Tractor - E/X-X-E/D
  • Trailer - E/X-X-X/E

Equipment & Capacities

The GESV pulling unit is based on a Tractor and Omni Chassis. The vehicle is

Cargo

Various, see Alternate Configurates. 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 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 5 surgical theaters. The 30 person crew configuration has a cargo capacity of 2.5 tons.

GESV Tractor Notes

The Trailer features a tractor & Omni Chassis and control modifications.

GESV Trailer

The GESV Trailer is designed similarly to tractor, utilizing a Omni chassis. It also built be able attached to pull along another GESV Trailer. The Trailer is protected by 1.5 tons of BAR 7 grade armor.

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.

GESV Trailer Notes

The Trailer features a tractor, trailer & Omni Chassis and control modifications.

Notes

At time of this writing, there are no publish record sheets for any either GESV's tractor & trailers or any of its variants.

References

  1. Handbook: House Davion p. 199 - Generic Expandable Services Vehicle - Background information on tractor.