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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the Republic-era tank|other uses|Padilla}} {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = PadillaAT.JPG | image = PadillaAT.JPG − | name = Padilla Tube Artillery Tank + | name = Padilla Artillery Tank − | manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 32–33: "Padilla Tube Artillery Tank"</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 32-33, "Padilla Tube Artillery Tank"</ref> | production year = 3077 | production year = 3077 | year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2406/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2406/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 15:
Line 14: | comsys = [[COMSET 9c]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> | comsys = [[COMSET 9c]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> | T&T = [[Aldis TTS 7]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> | T&T = [[Aldis TTS 7]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] + | heat sinks = 10 − | speed = 54 + | speed = 54<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> − | Crew = + | Crew = ??? − | armament = + | armament = 1x [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> <br> 2x [[LRM-5]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> <br> 2x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> − * 1x [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]+ | BV (1.0) = ??? − * 2x [[LRM-5]] − * 2x [[Small Pulse Laser]] − | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = 592<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> | BV (2.0) = 592<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> }} }} − ==Description== + == Description == − Not to be confused with the original [[Padilla Heavy Artillery Tank|Padilla]], the '''Padilla Tube Artillery Tank''' was a [[Republic of the Sphere]] vehicle meant to fulfill a similar role. Originally designed and produced by [[Aldis Industries]] at the request of [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake|Precentor Martial]] [[Cameron St. Jamais]], the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank serves as the main conventional artillery support platform used by the Republic Armed Forces.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> + Not to be confused with the original [[Padilla]], the '''Padilla Tube Artillery Tank''' was a [[Republic of the Sphere]] vehicle meant to fulfill a similar role. Originally designed and produced by [[Aldis Industries]] at the request of [[Precentor Martial]] [[Cameron St. Jamais]], the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank serves as the main conventional artillery support platform used by the Republic Armed Forces.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> Carrying seven and a half tons of armor, the Padilla is well-protected for a vehicle of its size. This is good as the tank's low top speed could make it an easy target for fast moving units or airstrikes.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> Carrying seven and a half tons of armor, the Padilla is well-protected for a vehicle of its size. This is good as the tank's low top speed could make it an easy target for fast moving units or airstrikes.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> == Weapons and Equipment == == Weapons and Equipment == − The Padilla Tube Artillery Tank carries a [[Sniper Artillery Piece]] as its main weapon. Backed up by two tons of ammunition, this weapon allows the Padilla to put effective fire on targets from a great distance. For shorter range fire support, the Padilla is equipped with two [[LRM-5]] launchers backed up by two tons of ammunition. This two ton bay allows the Padilla crew to mix their ammunition types. Occasionally Padilla crews have loaded [[Thunder LRM]]s to create a quick minefield. This allows them to delay enemy forces while they withdraw from close combat. Finally, a pair of [[Small Pulse Laser|Small Pulse Lasers]] serve to deter infantry, whether they're conventional or battle armored troops.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> + The Padilla Tube Artillery Tank carries a [[Sniper Artillery Piece]] as it's main weapon. Backed up by two tons of ammunition, this weapon allows the Padilla to put effective fire on targets from a great distance. For shorter range fire support, the Padilla is equipped with two LRM-5 launchers backed up by two tons of ammunition. This two ton bay allows the Padilla crew to mix their ammunition types. Occasionally Padilla crews have loaded [[Thunder LRM]]s to create a quick minefield. This allows them to delay enemy forces while they withdraw from close combat. Finally, a pair of Small Pulse Lasers serve to deter infantry, whether they're conventional or battle armored troops.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> == Variants == == Variants == *;Long Tom Cannon : Developed in [[Introduction Year::3077]],<ref name="MUL2"/> the Padilla LTC carries a single [[Long Tom Cannon]] with two tons of ammunition. To make room for this massive weapon, the Padilla LTC drops one LRM launcher and a ton of ammunition. This variant also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to help protect itself.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> BV (2.0) = 985<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 35</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2405/padilla-tube-artillery-tank-ltc/ MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (LTC) variant]''</ref> *;Long Tom Cannon : Developed in [[Introduction Year::3077]],<ref name="MUL2"/> the Padilla LTC carries a single [[Long Tom Cannon]] with two tons of ammunition. To make room for this massive weapon, the Padilla LTC drops one LRM launcher and a ton of ammunition. This variant also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to help protect itself.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> BV (2.0) = 985<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 35</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2405/padilla-tube-artillery-tank-ltc/ MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (LTC) variant]''</ref> − *;Thumper : There is a Padilla variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3082]],<ref name="MUL3"/> that carries a Thumper Artillery Piece. The variant replace the Small lasers with two Medium Pulse Laser. Additional the turret contains 4 MML3 for long range support.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> BV (2.0)= 530<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 13</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2407/padilla-tube-artillery-tank-thumper/ MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (Thumper) variant]''</ref> + *;Thumper : There is a Padilla variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3082]],<ref name="MUL3"/> that carries a Thumper Artillery Piece, but little is known of this version except that it exists.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> BV (2.0)= 530<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 13</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2407/padilla-tube-artillery-tank-thumper/ MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (Thumper) variant]''</ref> − *; Dark Age (Padilla AMS) : The main weapon system of this variant is a turret-mounted Defiance [[Thumper Artillery Piece| Thumper artillery]] tube. This allows the Padilla to provide accurate fire support from long distances. The Padilla also packs a relatively large defensive armament, uncommon in other mobile artillery units. Besides a pair of turret-mounted [[Harpoon-6]] [[SRM-6]] racks, the Padilla also carried a pair of [[MainFire Point Defense]] [[anti-missile system]]s. This version was also produced by [[Cyclops Incorporated]] instead of Aldus Industries.<ref name="TRO:3150p222">''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 222: "New Tech, New Upgrades - Vehicles"</ref> + *;Dark Age (Padilla AMS) : The main weapon system of this variant is a turret mounted Defiance [[Thumper Artillery Piece| Thumper artillery]] tube. This allows the Padilla to provide accurate fire support from long distances. The Padilla also packs a relatively large defensive armament, uncommon in other mobile artillery units. Besides a pair of turret mounted [[Harpoon-6]] [[SRM-6]] racks, the Padilla also carries a pair of [[MainFire Point Defense]] [[Anti-Missile System]]s. This version was also produced by [[Cyclops Incorporated]] instead of Aldus Industries.<ref name="TRO:3150p222">''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 222, "New Tech, New Upgrades - Vehicles"</ref> − *;Padilla Anti-Missile Tank : This version of the Padilla introduced in [[Introduction Year::3134]], replaces the standard Padilla weaponry with a [[Gauss rifle]] tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. The only other weapons are [[RISC]] [[Advanced Point Defense System]]s carried in the turret. Seven and a half tons of [[Vehicular Stealth Armor]] are powered by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. This allows the Padilla Anti-Missile Tank to improve anti-missile defenses for itself and nearby friendly units, as well as providing direct fire support. The tank's top speed remains at 54 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,155<ref name="XTRO:RV3p13">''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', p. 13: "Padilla Anti-Missile Tank"</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7386/padilla-anti-missile-tank-standard/ MUL online data for the Padilla Anti-Missile Tank (Standard)]''</ref> + *;Padilla Anti-Missile Tank : This version of the Padilla introduced in [[Introduction Year::3134]], replaces the standard Padilla weaponry with a [[Gauss Rifle]] tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. The only other weapons are [[RISC]] [[Advanced Point Defense System]]s carried in the turret. Seven and a half tons of [[Vehicular Stealth Armor]] are powered by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. This allows the Padilla Anti-Missile Tank to improve anti-missile defenses for itself and nearby friendly units, as well as providing direct fire support. The tank's top speed remains at 54km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,155<ref name="XTRO:RV3p13">''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', p. 13, "Padilla Anti-Missile Tank"</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7386/padilla-anti-missile-tank-standard/ MUL online data for the Padilla Anti-Missile Tank (Standard)]''</ref> − ==Related Vehicles== + == Related Vehicles == − * [[Padilla Heavy Artillery Tank]] - The original Padilla was an [[SLDF]] design. Twenty tons heavier than the Republic Padilla Tube Artillery Tank, other notable differences include the use of tracks instead of wheels, a lack of defensive armament, and the use of an [[Arrow IV]] launcher as its weapon system of choice. + * [[Padilla]] - The original Padilla was a [[SLDF]] design. Twenty tons heavier than the Republic ''Padilla Artillery Tank'', other notable differences include the use of tracks instead of wheels, a lack of defensive armament, and the use of an [[Arrow IV]] launcher as its weapon system of choice. − ==Gallery== + == Tank Gallery == <gallery> <gallery> Image: Padilla Artillery Tank.JPG|Dark Age Padilla Artillery Tank Image: Padilla Artillery Tank.JPG|Dark Age Padilla Artillery Tank </gallery> </gallery> − ==References== + == References == <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== + == Bibliography == * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' + * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/death_from_above_14.pdf Stormhammers - Krystyn Shon's Dossier from MWDA's Death from Above]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]''
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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = PadillaAT.JPG | | image = PadillaAT.JPG | ||
| − | | name = Padilla | + | | name = Padilla Artillery Tank |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. | + | | manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 32-33, "Padilla Tube Artillery Tank"</ref> |
| production year = 3077 | | production year = 3077 | ||
| year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2406/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2406/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| comsys = [[COMSET 9c]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> | | comsys = [[COMSET 9c]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> | ||
| T&T = [[Aldis TTS 7]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> | | T&T = [[Aldis TTS 7]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 |
| − | | speed = 54 | + | | speed = 54<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> |
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = ??? |
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 1x [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> <br> 2x [[LRM-5]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> <br> 2x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> |
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| BV (2.0) = 592<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> | | BV (2.0) = 592<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
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| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | Not to be confused with the original [[ | + | Not to be confused with the original [[Padilla]], the '''Padilla Tube Artillery Tank''' was a [[Republic of the Sphere]] vehicle meant to fulfill a similar role. Originally designed and produced by [[Aldis Industries]] at the request of [[Precentor Martial]] [[Cameron St. Jamais]], the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank serves as the main conventional artillery support platform used by the Republic Armed Forces.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> |
Carrying seven and a half tons of armor, the Padilla is well-protected for a vehicle of its size. This is good as the tank's low top speed could make it an easy target for fast moving units or airstrikes.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> | Carrying seven and a half tons of armor, the Padilla is well-protected for a vehicle of its size. This is good as the tank's low top speed could make it an easy target for fast moving units or airstrikes.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> | ||
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The Padilla Tube Artillery Tank carries a [[Sniper Artillery Piece]] as | + | The Padilla Tube Artillery Tank carries a [[Sniper Artillery Piece]] as it's main weapon. Backed up by two tons of ammunition, this weapon allows the Padilla to put effective fire on targets from a great distance. For shorter range fire support, the Padilla is equipped with two LRM-5 launchers backed up by two tons of ammunition. This two ton bay allows the Padilla crew to mix their ammunition types. Occasionally Padilla crews have loaded [[Thunder LRM]]s to create a quick minefield. This allows them to delay enemy forces while they withdraw from close combat. Finally, a pair of Small Pulse Lasers serve to deter infantry, whether they're conventional or battle armored troops.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
*;Long Tom Cannon : Developed in [[Introduction Year::3077]],<ref name="MUL2"/> the Padilla LTC carries a single [[Long Tom Cannon]] with two tons of ammunition. To make room for this massive weapon, the Padilla LTC drops one LRM launcher and a ton of ammunition. This variant also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to help protect itself.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> BV (2.0) = 985<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 35</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2405/padilla-tube-artillery-tank-ltc/ MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (LTC) variant]''</ref> | *;Long Tom Cannon : Developed in [[Introduction Year::3077]],<ref name="MUL2"/> the Padilla LTC carries a single [[Long Tom Cannon]] with two tons of ammunition. To make room for this massive weapon, the Padilla LTC drops one LRM launcher and a ton of ammunition. This variant also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to help protect itself.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> BV (2.0) = 985<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 35</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2405/padilla-tube-artillery-tank-ltc/ MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (LTC) variant]''</ref> | ||
| − | *;Thumper : There is a Padilla variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3082]],<ref name="MUL3"/> that carries a Thumper Artillery Piece | + | *;Thumper : There is a Padilla variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3082]],<ref name="MUL3"/> that carries a Thumper Artillery Piece, but little is known of this version except that it exists.<ref name="TRO:3085p32+"/> BV (2.0)= 530<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 13</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2407/padilla-tube-artillery-tank-thumper/ MUL online data for the Padilla Tube Artillery Tank (Thumper) variant]''</ref> |
| − | *; Dark Age (Padilla AMS) : The main weapon system of this variant is a turret | + | *;Dark Age (Padilla AMS) : The main weapon system of this variant is a turret mounted Defiance [[Thumper Artillery Piece| Thumper artillery]] tube. This allows the Padilla to provide accurate fire support from long distances. The Padilla also packs a relatively large defensive armament, uncommon in other mobile artillery units. Besides a pair of turret mounted [[Harpoon-6]] [[SRM-6]] racks, the Padilla also carries a pair of [[MainFire Point Defense]] [[Anti-Missile System]]s. This version was also produced by [[Cyclops Incorporated]] instead of Aldus Industries.<ref name="TRO:3150p222">''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 222, "New Tech, New Upgrades - Vehicles"</ref> |
| − | *;Padilla Anti-Missile Tank : This version of the Padilla introduced in [[Introduction Year::3134]], replaces the standard Padilla weaponry with a [[Gauss | + | *;Padilla Anti-Missile Tank : This version of the Padilla introduced in [[Introduction Year::3134]], replaces the standard Padilla weaponry with a [[Gauss Rifle]] tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. The only other weapons are [[RISC]] [[Advanced Point Defense System]]s carried in the turret. Seven and a half tons of [[Vehicular Stealth Armor]] are powered by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. This allows the Padilla Anti-Missile Tank to improve anti-missile defenses for itself and nearby friendly units, as well as providing direct fire support. The tank's top speed remains at 54km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,155<ref name="XTRO:RV3p13">''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', p. 13, "Padilla Anti-Missile Tank"</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7386/padilla-anti-missile-tank-standard/ MUL online data for the Padilla Anti-Missile Tank (Standard)]''</ref> |
| − | ==Related Vehicles== | + | == Related Vehicles == |
| − | * [[Padilla | + | * [[Padilla]] - The original Padilla was a [[SLDF]] design. Twenty tons heavier than the Republic ''Padilla Artillery Tank'', other notable differences include the use of tracks instead of wheels, a lack of defensive armament, and the use of an [[Arrow IV]] launcher as its weapon system of choice. |
| − | ==Gallery== | + | == Tank Gallery == |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image: Padilla Artillery Tank.JPG|Dark Age Padilla Artillery Tank | Image: Padilla Artillery Tank.JPG|Dark Age Padilla Artillery Tank | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/death_from_above_14.pdf Stormhammers - Krystyn Shon's Dossier from MWDA's Death from Above]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||