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==Description==
 
==Description==
Introduced in [[2620]] by Leopard Armor of [[Terra]] for the [[SLDF]], this artillery tank was created as companion to the [[Chaparral|Chaparral Missile Tank]].  Stationed well back from the front lines, the Padilla was usually paired with light, fast [[BattleMechs]] equipped with [[Target Acquisition Gear]] to make better use of their missile artillery.  If caught in a firefight, the Padilla relied on its speed and maneuverability for protection, as it was built with only five and a half tons of armoring.
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Introduced in [[2620]] by Leopard Armor of [[Terra]] for the [[SLDF]], the '''Padilla''' artillery tank was created as companion to the ''[[Chaparral]]''.  Stationed well back from the front lines, the ''Padilla'' was usually paired with light, fast [[BattleMechs]] equipped with [[Target Acquisition Gear]] to make better use of their missile artillery.  If caught in a firefight, the ''Padilla'' relied on its speed and maneuverability for protection, as it was built with only five and a half tons of armoring.
  
During General [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Aleksandr Kerensky's]] [[Operation Liberation]] at end of the [[Amaris Coup]], most of the Padillas in service were destroyed in Terra's liberation.  Only twenty of the tanks were found in active service with the [[Capellan Confederation]] by the [[First Succession War]], but they were soon stripped of their weapons systems when the Capellans' stock of Arrow IV missiles ran out.  By the [[31st Century]], only 15 Padillas were found in service of [[Com Guard]] and the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], some of which were sold to the [[Second Star League]]'s SLDF as symbols.
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Most of the ''Padillas'' produced were destroyed during [[General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Aleksandr Kerensky's]] [[Operation Liberation]], the battle to free [[Terra]] from [[Stefan Amaris]] and end the [[Amaris Civil War]].  By the time of the [[First Succession War]] only twenty of the tanks could be found in active service, all with the [[Capellan Confederation]], but they were soon stripped of their weapons systems when the Capellans' stock of Arrow IV missiles ran out.  By the [[31st Century]], only fifteen ''Padillas'' still remained within the [[Inner Sphere]], in service to the [[Com Guard]] and the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], with some sold to the [[Second Star League]]'s SLDF as in a symbolic gesture.
  
More recently, the [[Word of Blake]] has resumed production of the ''Padilla'', once again produced by Leopard Armor on Terra. Leopard Armor is also building the ''[[Red Shift]]'' battlemech, designed to serve as a fast artillery spotter.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067''</ref>
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More recently, the [[Word of Blake]] has resumed production of the ''Padilla'', once again produced by Leopard Armor on Terra. Leopard Armor is also building the ''[[Red Shift]]'' battlemech, designed to serve as a fast artillery spotter for the tank.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067''</ref>
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
The vehicle's primary weaponry is its forward mounted Katyusha [[Arrow IV]] Missile Launcher, stocked with 6 tons of ammunition. The vehicle's self-defense weaponry includes pair of Martell [[Medium Pulse Lasers]]. To protect the vehicle from missile fire, its been armed with forward mounted Burrow [[Anti-Missile System]] with two tons of ammunition.  The Burrow system proved to be susceptible to electronic jamming, however, and while the Quartermaster Command ordered their replacement with improved McArthur systems, most never had the chance to refit.  The vehicle was also equipped with its own [[TAG]] to provide for guided missile fire.
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The vehicle's primary weaponry is its forward mounted Katyusha [[Arrow IV]] Missile Launcher, stocked with six tons of ammunition. The vehicle's self-defense weaponry includes a pair of Martell [[Medium Pulse Lasers]]. To protect the vehicle from missile fire, its been armed with a forward mounted Burrow [[Anti-Missile System]] with two tons of ammunition.  The Burrow system proved to be susceptible to electronic jamming, however, and while the Quartermaster Command ordered their replacement with improved McArthur systems, most never had the chance to refit.  The vehicle was also equipped with its own [[TAG]] to provide for guided missile fire.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==

Revision as of 14:58, 30 March 2013

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Padilla Heavy Artillery Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Leopard Armor
Mission Fire Support, Artillery
Type Tracked
Cost 14,820,749 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 75 tons
Armor StarSlab/1
Engine Ragusson 375 XL Fusion Engine
Speed 86 kph km/h
Crew 5
Communications System Teldon 19
Targeting Tracking System Scope 30 RDNST w/TAG
Heat Sinks 10
Armament
BV (1.0) 621
BV (2.0) 1,135[1]


Description

Introduced in 2620 by Leopard Armor of Terra for the SLDF, the Padilla artillery tank was created as companion to the Chaparral. Stationed well back from the front lines, the Padilla was usually paired with light, fast BattleMechs equipped with Target Acquisition Gear to make better use of their missile artillery. If caught in a firefight, the Padilla relied on its speed and maneuverability for protection, as it was built with only five and a half tons of armoring.

Most of the Padillas produced were destroyed during General Aleksandr Kerensky's Operation Liberation, the battle to free Terra from Stefan Amaris and end the Amaris Civil War. By the time of the First Succession War only twenty of the tanks could be found in active service, all with the Capellan Confederation, but they were soon stripped of their weapons systems when the Capellans' stock of Arrow IV missiles ran out. By the 31st Century, only fifteen Padillas still remained within the Inner Sphere, in service to the Com Guard and the Free Rasalhague Republic, with some sold to the Second Star League's SLDF as in a symbolic gesture.

More recently, the Word of Blake has resumed production of the Padilla, once again produced by Leopard Armor on Terra. Leopard Armor is also building the Red Shift battlemech, designed to serve as a fast artillery spotter for the tank.[2]

Armament

The vehicle's primary weaponry is its forward mounted Katyusha Arrow IV Missile Launcher, stocked with six tons of ammunition. The vehicle's self-defense weaponry includes a pair of Martell Medium Pulse Lasers. To protect the vehicle from missile fire, its been armed with a forward mounted Burrow Anti-Missile System with two tons of ammunition. The Burrow system proved to be susceptible to electronic jamming, however, and while the Quartermaster Command ordered their replacement with improved McArthur systems, most never had the chance to refit. The vehicle was also equipped with its own TAG to provide for guided missile fire.

Variants

  • LRM Variant - This First Succession War era variant resulted from House Liao's inability to produce more Arrow IV missiles. Their surviving vehicles were refitted with a pair of LRM-20s with two tons ammunition. BV (1.0) = 855, BV (2.0) = 1,113[3]

Related Vehicles

Notes

  • The original vehicle uses Inner Sphere Advanced Rules.[4]

References

  1. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 219
  2. Technical Readout: 3067
  3. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 210
  4. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade, p. 131 - "Padilla heavy artillery tank tech level".
  • Technical Readout: 3058, pg. 66-67
  • Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 200-201

Bibliography