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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Hephaestus.gif | | image = Hephaestus.gif | ||
| name = Hephaestus Scout Tank | | name = Hephaestus Scout Tank | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Niles Industriplex Beta]]<ref name="TRO:3067p30+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. | + | | manufacturer = [[Niles Industriplex Beta]]<ref name="TRO:3067p30+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 30–31: "Hephaestus Scout Tank"</ref> |
| production year=3064 | | production year=3064 | ||
| year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4316/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4316/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| cost = 1,612,000 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | | cost = 1,612,000 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
| mass = 30 tons<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | | mass = 30 tons<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | ||
| − | | armor = [[Compound VM22 | + | | armor = [[Compound VM22 Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> |
| engine = [[Fusion 110]]<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | | engine = [[Fusion 110]]<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | ||
| comsys = [[Build 1700/5 Tacticom]]<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | | comsys = [[Build 1700/5 Tacticom]]<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | ||
| − | | T&T = [[Series XL FWS]] | + | | T&T = [[Series XL FWS]] with [[TRTTS Mk III Active Probe]]<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> |
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| − | | speed = 130 | + | | speed = 130 |
| Crew = 2<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | | Crew = 2<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | ||
| armament = Primary Configuration | | armament = Primary Configuration | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''Hephaestus''' | + | The '''Hephaestus Scout Tank''' is an [[OmniVehicle]] produced exclusively by [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. Research and development for the vehicle started in [[3062]] by the order of then-[[Khan]] [[Malavai Fletcher]]. He all but killed the project the following year, only to have his successor, Khan [[James Cobb]], restart it. The Hephaestus finally saw production in late [[3064]].<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> |
Known for their combined-arms approach to warfare, the Horses based the Hephaestus on the [[Kanga]] produced by the [[Star League]]. It proved impractical to replicate the jumping system of that [[combat vehicle]], so the Scout Tank instead incorporates a four-ton cargo bay that can carry a [[Point]] of unarmored [[infantry]] with room to spare. It also utilizes a fixed [[Active Probe]] to locate hidden units. A half-ton turret provides a wide range of fire for five tons of weaponry, though the tank only has six tons in available pod space. Five tons of armor give this fast vehicle moderate protection.<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | Known for their combined-arms approach to warfare, the Horses based the Hephaestus on the [[Kanga]] produced by the [[Star League]]. It proved impractical to replicate the jumping system of that [[combat vehicle]], so the Scout Tank instead incorporates a four-ton cargo bay that can carry a [[Point]] of unarmored [[infantry]] with room to spare. It also utilizes a fixed [[Active Probe]] to locate hidden units. A half-ton turret provides a wide range of fire for five tons of weaponry, though the tank only has six tons in available pod space. Five tons of armor give this fast vehicle moderate protection.<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | ||
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The Hephaestus is lightly armed in its primary configuration, with only two Medium Pulse Lasers. The accurate weapons can be used to harass, and can be effective against opposing light armor. The real threat comes from the TAG that can direct homing artillery rounds.<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | The Hephaestus is lightly armed in its primary configuration, with only two Medium Pulse Lasers. The accurate weapons can be used to harass, and can be effective against opposing light armor. The real threat comes from the TAG that can direct homing artillery rounds.<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> | ||
| − | == Alternate Configurations == | + | === Alternate Configurations === |
| − | *; | + | *;Alternate Configuration A: A support variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3064]],<ref name="MUL2"/> the Hephaestus A mounts an [[LRM-15]] in its turret along with an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]]. A single ton of ammunition does not allow for a high rate of fire for an extended period of time. Supplementing the missile launcher is a single [[ER Small Laser]].<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> BV (1.0) = 580,<ref name="COp114"/> BV (2.0) = 768<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 43</ref><ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4313/hephaestus-scout-tank-a/ MUL online entry for the Hephaestus A configuration]</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;Alternate Configuration B : A midrange brawler, the third [[Introduction Year::3064]]<ref name="MUL3"/> configuration utilizes a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a [[Streak SRM-6]]. While this variant also utilizes one ton of ammo for its missile launcher, the Streak system ensures that not a shot is wasted.<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> BV (1.0) = 771,<ref name="COp114"/> BV (2.0) = 957<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 44</ref><ref name="MUL3">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4314/hephaestus-scout-tank-b/ MUL online entry for the Hephaestus B configuration]</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;Alternate Configuration C : The Hephaestus C also developed in [[Introduction Year::3064]]<ref name="MUL4"/> uses a missile launcher, but, in this case, it is a pair of [[ATM 3]]s. Three tons of ammunition gives the crew the ability to utilize the flexible munition choices that give the ATM system its potency.<ref name="TRO:3067p30+"/> BV (1.0) = 389,<ref name="COp114"/> BV (2.0) = 577<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 45</ref><ref name="MUL4">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4315/hephaestus-scout-tank-c/ MUL online entry for the Hephaestus C configuration]</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;Alternate Configuration D : The D configuration introduced in [[Introduction Year::3071]]<ref name="MUL5"/> carries a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s in the turret, backed by a pair of [[AP Gauss Rifle]]s. It carries the expected Active Probe in the hull, along with an [[ECM Suite]]. A five ton infantry bay is also provided. BV(2.0)=850<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 46</ref><ref name="MUL5">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5726/hephaestus-scout-tank-d/ MUL online entry for the Hephaestus D configuration]</ref> |
| − | == Variants == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | *;Hephaestus Jump Tank : This non-Omni [[Introduction Year::3083]]<ref name="MUL6"/> version of the Hephaestus is equipped with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s, [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]], [[ECM Suite]], and an [[Active Probe]]. The standard fusion engine provides a maximum ground speed of nearly 150 km/h while five and a half tons of [[ | + | *;Hephaestus Jump Tank : This non-Omni [[Introduction Year::3083]]<ref name="MUL6"/> version of the Hephaestus is equipped with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s, [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]], [[ECM Suite]], and an [[Active Probe]]. The standard fusion engine provides a maximum ground speed of nearly 150 km/h while five and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor protects the tank. The hoverskirts have been reinforced with an [[Armored Motive System]] as well. The most interesting feature, however, is the set of [[Jump Jet]]s mounted in the body, which allows this hovertank to cover 240 meters in a single bound. Not since the [[Kanga]] has this system been deployed on a combat unit. BV (2.0) = 1,044<ref name="TRO:PROTOp69">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 69: "Hephaestus Jump Tank"</ref><ref name="MUL6">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4311/hephaestus-jump-tank-standard/ MUL online entry for the Hephaestus Jump Tank variant]</ref> |
| − | == Design Quirks == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
| − | The | + | The Hephaestus Jump Tank variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:PROTOp69"/> |
* [[Difficult to Maintain]] | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
* [[Distracting]] | * [[Distracting]] | ||
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* [[Non-Standard Parts]] | * [[Non-Standard Parts]] | ||
| − | == Gallery == | + | ==Notes== |
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Hephästus'''. | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Hephaestus.gif|Original ''Hephaestus'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' | |
| + | Hephaestus Jump Tank TROPrototypes.jpg|Variant ''Hephaestus Jump Tank'' from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Hephaestus]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Hephaestus]] | ||
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[[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles|Hephaestus]] | [[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles|Hephaestus]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Hell's Horses Combat Vehicles|Hephaestus]] | [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses Combat Vehicles|Hephaestus]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:37, 28 December 2023
- This article is about the scout tank. For other uses, see Hephaestus.
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| Hephaestus Scout Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Niles Industriplex Beta[1] |
| Production Year | 3064[2] |
| Mission | Reconnaissance/Spotting |
| Type | Hover[1] |
| Cost | 1,612,000 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Clan[1] |
| Mass | 30 tons[1] |
| Armor | Compound VM22 Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Fusion 110[1] |
| Speed | 130 km/h |
| Crew | 2[1] |
| Communications System | Build 1700/5 Tacticom[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Series XL FWS with TRTTS Mk III Active Probe[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
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| BV (1.0) | 580[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 777[1][2][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Hephaestus Scout Tank is an OmniVehicle produced exclusively by Clan Hell's Horses. Research and development for the vehicle started in 3062 by the order of then-Khan Malavai Fletcher. He all but killed the project the following year, only to have his successor, Khan James Cobb, restart it. The Hephaestus finally saw production in late 3064.[1]
Known for their combined-arms approach to warfare, the Horses based the Hephaestus on the Kanga produced by the Star League. It proved impractical to replicate the jumping system of that combat vehicle, so the Scout Tank instead incorporates a four-ton cargo bay that can carry a Point of unarmored infantry with room to spare. It also utilizes a fixed Active Probe to locate hidden units. A half-ton turret provides a wide range of fire for five tons of weaponry, though the tank only has six tons in available pod space. Five tons of armor give this fast vehicle moderate protection.[1]
The primary configuration of the Hephaestus is designed for electronic warfare. In addition to the fixed Active Probe, it also carries TAG and an ECM Suite in pod mounts.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Hephaestus is lightly armed in its primary configuration, with only two Medium Pulse Lasers. The accurate weapons can be used to harass, and can be effective against opposing light armor. The real threat comes from the TAG that can direct homing artillery rounds.[1]
Alternate Configurations[edit]
- Alternate Configuration A
- A support variant introduced in 3064,[5] the Hephaestus A mounts an LRM-15 in its turret along with an Artemis IV Fire Control System. A single ton of ammunition does not allow for a high rate of fire for an extended period of time. Supplementing the missile launcher is a single ER Small Laser.[1] BV (1.0) = 580,[3] BV (2.0) = 768[6][5]
- Alternate Configuration B
- A midrange brawler, the third 3064[7] configuration utilizes a pair of ER Medium Lasers and a Streak SRM-6. While this variant also utilizes one ton of ammo for its missile launcher, the Streak system ensures that not a shot is wasted.[1] BV (1.0) = 771,[3] BV (2.0) = 957[8][7]
- Alternate Configuration C
- The Hephaestus C also developed in 3064[9] uses a missile launcher, but, in this case, it is a pair of ATM 3s. Three tons of ammunition gives the crew the ability to utilize the flexible munition choices that give the ATM system its potency.[1] BV (1.0) = 389,[3] BV (2.0) = 577[10][9]
- Alternate Configuration D
- The D configuration introduced in 3071[11] carries a pair of ER Medium Lasers in the turret, backed by a pair of AP Gauss Rifles. It carries the expected Active Probe in the hull, along with an ECM Suite. A five ton infantry bay is also provided. BV(2.0)=850[12][11]
Variants[edit]
- Hephaestus Jump Tank
- This non-Omni 3083[13] version of the Hephaestus is equipped with a pair of ER Medium Lasers, TAG, ECM Suite, and an Active Probe. The standard fusion engine provides a maximum ground speed of nearly 150 km/h while five and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor protects the tank. The hoverskirts have been reinforced with an Armored Motive System as well. The most interesting feature, however, is the set of Jump Jets mounted in the body, which allows this hovertank to cover 240 meters in a single bound. Not since the Kanga has this system been deployed on a combat unit. BV (2.0) = 1,044[14][13]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Hephaestus Jump Tank variant is subject of the following Design Quirks:[14]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Hephästus.
Gallery[edit]
Original Hephaestus from TRO:3067
Variant Hephaestus Jump Tank from TRO:Prototypes
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 30–31: "Hephaestus Scout Tank"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Hephaestus (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Combat Operations, p. 114
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 42
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online entry for the Hephaestus A configuration
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 43
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online entry for the Hephaestus B configuration
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 44
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 MUL online entry for the Hephaestus C configuration
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 45
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 MUL online entry for the Hephaestus D configuration
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 46
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 MUL online entry for the Hephaestus Jump Tank variant
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 69: "Hephaestus Jump Tank"