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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Mars.gif | | image = Mars.gif | ||
| name = Mars Assault Vehicle | | name = Mars Assault Vehicle | ||
| manufacturer = Various | | manufacturer = Various | ||
| + | | production year=2871 | ||
| + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2082/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mission = Fire Support | | Mission = Fire Support | ||
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
| cost = 8,665,667 C-bills | | cost = 8,665,667 C-bills | ||
| + | | Tech Base = [[Clan]] | ||
| mass = 100 | | mass = 100 | ||
| − | | armor = Compound Zeta | + | | armor = [[Compound Zeta Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | | engine = Fusion 200 | + | | engine = [[Fusion 200]] |
| + | | comsys = [[Q2 Block 9]] | ||
| + | | T&T = [[Series XXXII Multitrack IWS]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 12 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| speed = 32 | | speed = 32 | ||
| Crew = 7 | | Crew = 7 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
*3x [[LRM-15]]s w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] | *3x [[LRM-15]]s w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] | ||
| − | *1x [[Gauss | + | *1x [[Gauss rifle]] |
*1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] | *1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] | ||
*1x [[ER Large Laser]] | *1x [[ER Large Laser]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Mars''' | + | The '''Mars Assault Vehicle''' is one of the premier [[combat vehicle]]s that the [[Clans]] field. It was designed as part of the pro-vehicle initiative from [[ilKhan]] [[Jerome Winson]] in the 2840s. A massive tank, the Mars is named after the Roman god of war.<ref>[[W:Mars (mythology)|Mars]]</ref> The slow vehicle can only muster a top speed of 32 km/h, so it has eleven and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor to protect it. Also protecting the Mars is an [[ECM Suite]] that impacts enemy electronics within range.<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 68–69: "Mars Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | With over half its mass dedicated to weaponry, the Mars is capable of swiftly dispatching enemy units. Its slow speed necessitates the use of long-range weapons. As such, it carries a CRG [[Gauss | + | With over half its mass dedicated to weaponry, the Mars is capable of swiftly dispatching enemy units. Its slow speed necessitates the use of long-range weapons. As such, it carries a [[CRG]] [[Gauss rifle]] and [[Series 7N]] [[ER Large Laser]] to snipe with. Both of these weapons are mounted in the tank's turret, giving them the maximum possible field of fire. A [[Type KOV]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] gives it additional power, as well as the ability to cripple enemies with its cluster munitions, especially [[VTOL]]s. Three [[LRM-15]]s, each of which is slaved to an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]], add even more damage potential at range, though a ton of ammunition for each limits the amount of times they can be utilized. Defensively, each side is protected by a [[Pattern J6c]] [[Streak SRM-6]], and two [[Series IX]] [[Machine Gun]]s are in the turret to cut down unarmored [[infantry]].<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *; ATM : This variant keeps the Gauss Rifle and machine guns, but removes the rest of the weaponry. The LRM launchers are replaced with three [[ATM 9]]s. Nine tons of ammunition keep them in good supply at all ranges. The ER Large Laser is swapped out for a [[Heavy Large Laser]] that is more damaging at the expense of range and accuracy. The Streak missile launchers are downgraded to [[Streak SRM-4]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,489,<ref name=BV /> BV (2.0) = 1,948<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 99</ref><ref>''Record Sheets 3067'', p. 22</ref> |
| − | * | + | *; HAG : This is a [[Jihad]] era variant whose firepower is centered around the new Hyperassault Gauss Rifle technology. The vehicle retains the XL variant's engine, but is still as slow as the original - however, this is made up for by this variant being the most armored version of the Mars. The vehicle's two [[Streak SRM 6]]s are dropped completely in order to make room for the new [[HAG-30|Class 30 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle]] and its 12 rounds of ammunition, and the original model's Gauss Rifle & ER Larger Laser are retained. The machine guns are replaced with a pair of [[AP Gauss Rifles]] with 40 rounds of ammunition. As with all versions of the tank, the [[ECM Suite]] is left in place. BV (2.0) = 2,545<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 100: HAG version of the Mars only found in the RS:3060u.</ref> |
| − | * | + | *; XL : Showing that [[Clan Hell's Horses]] spares no expense for its front-line conventional forces, the Mars XL exchanges the fusion engine for an extralight. Removing the machine guns and half-ton of armor allows an increase in the speed to 54 km/h. BV (1.0) = 2,029,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 110</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,520<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 101</ref> |
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Mars.gif|Original Mars from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | ||
| + | Mars LI.png|Mars from ''[[MechWarrior: Liao Incursion|MWDA LI]]'' dossiers | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' |
| − | * | + | * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_20.pdf Republic of the Sphere dossier of Deborah McDermott] |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' |
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[[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:45, 6 January 2024
- This article is about the assault tank. For other uses, see Mars.
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| Mars Assault Vehicle | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Production Year | 2871[1] |
| Mission | Fire Support |
| Type | Tracked |
| Cost | 8,665,667 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Mass | 100 |
| Armor | Compound Zeta Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Fusion 200 |
| Speed | 32 km/h |
| Crew | 7 |
| Communications System | Q2 Block 9 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Series XXXII Multitrack IWS with Artemis IV FCS |
| Heat Sinks | 12 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,620[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,076[3] |
Description
The Mars Assault Vehicle is one of the premier combat vehicles that the Clans field. It was designed as part of the pro-vehicle initiative from ilKhan Jerome Winson in the 2840s. A massive tank, the Mars is named after the Roman god of war.[4] The slow vehicle can only muster a top speed of 32 km/h, so it has eleven and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor to protect it. Also protecting the Mars is an ECM Suite that impacts enemy electronics within range.[5]
Weapons and Equipment
With over half its mass dedicated to weaponry, the Mars is capable of swiftly dispatching enemy units. Its slow speed necessitates the use of long-range weapons. As such, it carries a CRG Gauss rifle and Series 7N ER Large Laser to snipe with. Both of these weapons are mounted in the tank's turret, giving them the maximum possible field of fire. A Type KOV LB-X Autocannon/10 gives it additional power, as well as the ability to cripple enemies with its cluster munitions, especially VTOLs. Three LRM-15s, each of which is slaved to an Artemis IV Fire Control System, add even more damage potential at range, though a ton of ammunition for each limits the amount of times they can be utilized. Defensively, each side is protected by a Pattern J6c Streak SRM-6, and two Series IX Machine Guns are in the turret to cut down unarmored infantry.[5]
Variants
- ATM
- This variant keeps the Gauss Rifle and machine guns, but removes the rest of the weaponry. The LRM launchers are replaced with three ATM 9s. Nine tons of ammunition keep them in good supply at all ranges. The ER Large Laser is swapped out for a Heavy Large Laser that is more damaging at the expense of range and accuracy. The Streak missile launchers are downgraded to Streak SRM-4s. BV (1.0) = 1,489,[2] BV (2.0) = 1,948[6][7]
- HAG
- This is a Jihad era variant whose firepower is centered around the new Hyperassault Gauss Rifle technology. The vehicle retains the XL variant's engine, but is still as slow as the original - however, this is made up for by this variant being the most armored version of the Mars. The vehicle's two Streak SRM 6s are dropped completely in order to make room for the new Class 30 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle and its 12 rounds of ammunition, and the original model's Gauss Rifle & ER Larger Laser are retained. The machine guns are replaced with a pair of AP Gauss Rifles with 40 rounds of ammunition. As with all versions of the tank, the ECM Suite is left in place. BV (2.0) = 2,545[8]
- XL
- Showing that Clan Hell's Horses spares no expense for its front-line conventional forces, the Mars XL exchanges the fusion engine for an extralight. Removing the machine guns and half-ton of armor allows an increase in the speed to 54 km/h. BV (1.0) = 2,029,[9] BV (2.0) = 2,520[10]
Gallery
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Mars (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Combat Operations, p. 108
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 98
- ↑ Mars
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 68–69: "Mars Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 99
- ↑ Record Sheets 3067, p. 22
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 100: HAG version of the Mars only found in the RS:3060u.
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 110
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 101