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| − | A '''Holotank''' is an extremely rare form of holographic technology used by the [[Clans]] for command-and-control purposes. The Holotank unit consists of a large holographic projector connected to an elaborate computer system. The projector is able to create a three-dimensional image the size of a man or larger, which can be adjusted to show an entire planet's surface down to a detailed view of a city block. When updated with accurate battlefield information, the Holotank can show the locations of friendly and enemy forces, while laser and ultrasonic motion detectors allow a commander to manipulate the image and give orders to units. Orders and other information are received and transmitted by an attached [[Advanced Field Comm Kit]].<ref>'' | + | A '''Holotank''' is an extremely rare form of holographic technology used by the [[Clans]] for command-and-control purposes. The Holotank unit consists of a large holographic projector connected to an elaborate computer system. The projector is able to create a three-dimensional image the size of a man or larger, which can be adjusted to show an entire planet's surface down to a detailed view of a city block. When updated with accurate battlefield information, the Holotank can show the locations of friendly and enemy forces, while laser and ultrasonic motion detectors allow a commander to manipulate the image and give orders to units. Orders and other information are received and transmitted by an attached [[Advanced Field Comm Kit]].<ref name="LT:TMEGp102">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 102, "Holotank"</ref> |
| − | Five operators are required to manage the communications gear, while a sixth maintains the connection between it and the Holotank. A seventh crew member maintains the connection between the Holotank and the computer system and acts as a general technician for the entire unit. The Holotank is highly prized as, even among Clan military formations, it is a unique piece of technology.<ref | + | Five operators are required to manage the communications gear, while a sixth maintains the connection between it and the Holotank. A seventh crew member maintains the connection between the Holotank and the computer system and acts as a general technician for the entire unit. The Holotank is highly prized as, even among Clan military formations, it is a unique piece of technology.<ref name="LT:TMEGp102"/> |
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| − | ===Specifications<ref>''A Time of War'', p. 302</ref> | + | === Specifications=== |
| + | : '''Item''': Holotank<ref name="AToWp302">''A Time of War'', p. 302, "Audio/Video/Trideo Equipment"</ref> | ||
: '''Equipment Ratings''': E/E-X-E/B | : '''Equipment Ratings''': E/E-X-E/B | ||
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| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[A Time of War]]'' | + | * ''[[A Time of War]]'' |
| − | *''[[LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | + | * ''[[LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' |
| − | [[Category:Communication Gear]] | + | [[Category:Communication Gear|Holotank]] |
[[Category:Technology|Holotank]] | [[Category:Technology|Holotank]] | ||
Revision as of 11:29, 2 May 2016
Description
A Holotank is an extremely rare form of holographic technology used by the Clans for command-and-control purposes. The Holotank unit consists of a large holographic projector connected to an elaborate computer system. The projector is able to create a three-dimensional image the size of a man or larger, which can be adjusted to show an entire planet's surface down to a detailed view of a city block. When updated with accurate battlefield information, the Holotank can show the locations of friendly and enemy forces, while laser and ultrasonic motion detectors allow a commander to manipulate the image and give orders to units. Orders and other information are received and transmitted by an attached Advanced Field Comm Kit.[1]
Five operators are required to manage the communications gear, while a sixth maintains the connection between it and the Holotank. A seventh crew member maintains the connection between the Holotank and the computer system and acts as a general technician for the entire unit. The Holotank is highly prized as, even among Clan military formations, it is a unique piece of technology.[1]
Rules
Specifications
- Item: Holotank[2]
- Equipment Ratings: E/E-X-E/B
- Cost: 500,000
- Affilation: Clan
- Mass: 2,000kg
- Power use: 1 Power Point per Hour