Packrat
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| Packrat Long Range Patrol Vehicle (PKR-T5) | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Robertson Technologies |
| Mission | Reconnaissance/Spotting |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Cost | 408,650 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20 Tons |
| Armor | 1/Star Slab |
| Engine | Doorman 140 Fusion Reactor |
| Speed | 129 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 206 |
| BV (2.0) | 344 |
Description
The Packrat is a speedy eight-wheeled vehicle that is designed for deep infiltration and sabotage. It is capable of carrying a squad of infantrymen and their gear, and, in a pinch, the interior can be modified into a sleeping area.
Armament
The Packrat is armed with a Harvester SRM-6 and a pair of Flamers for anti-infantry work. Despite this firepower it normally uses its high speed to evade combat, as its role is not to fight head-on.
Variants
- ICE - The ravages of the Successor Wars let to the removal of the Packrat's advanced fusion engine. With the heavier ICE engine, the flamer and a ton of armor had to be dropped. BV (2.0) = 294[1]
- ML - This variant a simple weapon swap. The flamer is exchanged for two forward firing medium lasers. BV (2.0) = 501[2]
- SRM2 - This variant expands the infantry bay to a three ton space. The missile launcher had to be reduced to a SRM-2 with two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 263[3]
- Pack Rat Gespenst - Developed by Loki the Pack Rat Gespenst is protected by Vehicular Stealth Armor, a Bloodhound Active Probe, and an Angel ECM Suite. Equipped with an XXL Fusion Engine increases ground speed to 96km/h. Limited Amphibious Equipment and Environmental Sealing protect the crew from hostile environments, and a four ton battle armor compartment prohibits the use of any weapons.[4]
Design Quirks
The Pack Rat Gespenst variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[4]
References
- Combat Operations, p. 120