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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| + | The vehicle that would eventually be called the ''Ontos'' started out as the first of three prototypes created by [[Grumman Amalgamated]] designers. While all three performed adequately, the Ontos was chosen due to to the fact that its main armament never needed to be reloaded in a protracted engagement. It is rumored that the designer for the ''Ontos'' was inspired by an ancient and obscure Terran vehicle that shared the same name. | ||
| + | The ''Ontos'' has proven popular throughout the [[Inner Sphere]], especially so in the [[Free Worlds League]] where it is a mainstay in [[House Marik]] heavy tank units. It is often used as an ambush unit due to its short range and slow speed. | ||
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| + | Earlier versions of the ''Ontos'' had problems with overheating that could burn out the power amplifiers. This issue was later corrected by forcing the lasers to fire in sequence rather then all at once. | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| + | The 'Ontos' is armed with an array of eight Martell Model 5 [[Medium Lasers]]. This requires the Ontos to carry over 24 tons of power amplifiers and heat sinks, however the primarily energy weapon based armament means it can continue to fight on when supplies run short. Two Longfire [[LRM-5]] missile racks provide covering fire for use when the Ontos is required to assault or move to a new position. | ||
| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | *LRM - This variant of the ''Ontos'' removes the [[Medium Lasers]] and their supporting equipment for a more efficient pair of [[LRM-20]] missile racks. The existing [[LRM-5]]s are upgraded to [[LRM-10]] racks. | ||
| − | + | *3053 Upgrade - The influx of rediscovered technology allowed Grumman to replace the ICE with a new 285 GM Cold-Start [[Fusion engine]], which removed the need for power amplifiers and increased available space. While four of the original medium lasers were retained, the remainder were replaced with a trio of Intek [[Medium Pulse Lasers]]. The twin LRM-5 racks were replaced by a single Delta Dart [[LRM-15]] which utilized an [[Artemis IV]] tracking system. An additional [[SRM-4]] and [[SRM-6]] missile rack, both mounting Artemis IV, were also added to further increase the ''Ontos''' short range firepower. Protection was not ignored, with the new Ontos incorporating a [[CASE]] system, and mounting over nine tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. | |
| + | *Light Gauss - A futher update of the 3053 ''Ontos'', the ''Light Gauss Ontos'' removes all weapons to mount three [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s, four tons of ammunition, and two [[ER Medium Lasers]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3026]] | ||
| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]] | ||
| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3039]] | ||
| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3058]] | ||
| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]] | ||
| + | *[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]] | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]][[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]][[Category:Assault Combat Vehicles]][[Category:Inner Phere General Combat Vehicles]] | |
| − | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Revision as of 15:39, 9 October 2009
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| Ontos Heavy Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Grumman Amalgamated, Kallon Industries |
| Mission | Close Combat |
| Type | Tracked |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 95 |
| Armor | SimplePlate Manufacturers |
| Engine | 285 HeavyLoad 285 with PowerBoost ICE |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Crew | 7 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Contents
Description
The vehicle that would eventually be called the Ontos started out as the first of three prototypes created by Grumman Amalgamated designers. While all three performed adequately, the Ontos was chosen due to to the fact that its main armament never needed to be reloaded in a protracted engagement. It is rumored that the designer for the Ontos was inspired by an ancient and obscure Terran vehicle that shared the same name.
The Ontos has proven popular throughout the Inner Sphere, especially so in the Free Worlds League where it is a mainstay in House Marik heavy tank units. It is often used as an ambush unit due to its short range and slow speed.
Earlier versions of the Ontos had problems with overheating that could burn out the power amplifiers. This issue was later corrected by forcing the lasers to fire in sequence rather then all at once.
Armament
The 'Ontos' is armed with an array of eight Martell Model 5 Medium Lasers. This requires the Ontos to carry over 24 tons of power amplifiers and heat sinks, however the primarily energy weapon based armament means it can continue to fight on when supplies run short. Two Longfire LRM-5 missile racks provide covering fire for use when the Ontos is required to assault or move to a new position.
Variants
- LRM - This variant of the Ontos removes the Medium Lasers and their supporting equipment for a more efficient pair of LRM-20 missile racks. The existing LRM-5s are upgraded to LRM-10 racks.
- 3053 Upgrade - The influx of rediscovered technology allowed Grumman to replace the ICE with a new 285 GM Cold-Start Fusion engine, which removed the need for power amplifiers and increased available space. While four of the original medium lasers were retained, the remainder were replaced with a trio of Intek Medium Pulse Lasers. The twin LRM-5 racks were replaced by a single Delta Dart LRM-15 which utilized an Artemis IV tracking system. An additional SRM-4 and SRM-6 missile rack, both mounting Artemis IV, were also added to further increase the Ontos' short range firepower. Protection was not ignored, with the new Ontos incorporating a CASE system, and mounting over nine tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.
- Light Gauss - A futher update of the 3053 Ontos, the Light Gauss Ontos removes all weapons to mount three Light Gauss Rifles, four tons of ammunition, and two ER Medium Lasers