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==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The Pegasus mounts considerable weaponry for its size, a pair of [[StarStreak Heavy]] [[SRM 6]]s and a [[Medium Laser]].
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The Pegasus mounts considerable weaponry for its size, a pair of [[StarStreak Heavy]] [[SRM 6]]s and a [[Medium Laser]], either a [[Defiance B3M]] or [[Diverse Optics Type 2]] depending on the manufacturer.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*;Pegasus (Sensor) : This [[2798]] version replaces the SRM 6 racks with a pair of [[SRM-4]] launchers. The freed space is occupied by a [[Remote Sensor Dispenser]]. BV (2.0) = 571<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 78</ref>
 
*;Pegasus (Sensor) : This [[2798]] version replaces the SRM 6 racks with a pair of [[SRM-4]] launchers. The freed space is occupied by a [[Remote Sensor Dispenser]]. BV (2.0) = 571<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 78</ref>
  
*;3058 Upgrade : After the [[Truce of Tukayyid]], the [[DCMS]] began an upgrade of the Pegasus hovertank. The newer model, produced by [[Scarborough Manufacturers]] of [[Al Na'ir]], replaces the [[Internal Combustion Engine]] with a 140 [[Fusion Engine]] and replaces the Medium Laser with a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. It also adds a new communications system [[Scarborough Talky 3 w/Guardian ECM|Scarborough Talky 3]] with [[Guardian ECM]], a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] system, and a [[Beagle Active Probe]]. This gives the new Pegasus a faster speed of 151.2 kph, increases its firepower, and adds electronic warfare capabilities. BV (1.0) = 515<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 92</ref>, BV (2.0) = 706<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 69</ref>
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*;3058 Upgrade : After the [[Truce of Tukayyid]], the [[DCMS]] began an upgrade of the Pegasus hovertank. The newer model, produced by [[Scarborough Manufacturers]] of [[Al Na'ir]], replaces the [[Internal Combustion Engine]] with a 140 [[Fusion Engine]] and replaces weapons array with twin [[Valiant Pilum]] SRM-6 racks a [[Victory Heartbeat]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. It also adds a new communications system [[Scarborough Talky 3 w/Guardian ECM|Scarborough Talky 3]] with [[Guardian ECM]], a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] system, and a [[Beagle Active Probe]]. This gives the new Pegasus a faster speed of 151.2 kph, increases its firepower, and adds electronic warfare capabilities. BV (1.0) = 515<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 92</ref>, BV (2.0) = 706<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 69</ref>
  
 
*;Pegasus C3 : This version mounts more armor than the typical 3058 upgrade version, and carries a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers in the turret. Room for all this weaponry comes at the expense of the electronics equipment mounted in the typical 3058 Pegasus. This version does, however, include a [[C3 Slave]] in the tank's hull which allows it to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 569<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 93</ref>, BV (2.0) = 785<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 70</ref>
 
*;Pegasus C3 : This version mounts more armor than the typical 3058 upgrade version, and carries a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers in the turret. Room for all this weaponry comes at the expense of the electronics equipment mounted in the typical 3058 Pegasus. This version does, however, include a [[C3 Slave]] in the tank's hull which allows it to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 569<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 93</ref>, BV (2.0) = 785<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 70</ref>
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===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*;Pegasus X : This was an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] variant produced by [[Scarborough Manufacturers|Scarborough Manufacturing Annex]] of [[Algedi]] in the 3070s. Designed to use experimental weaponry and equipment, it was intended become the next generation of the Pegasus in recon and harassment actions.  The vehicle was fitted with a 210 [[XL Fusion Engine]] with a [[Supercharger]]. This allowed the vehicle to achieve flank speed of 170 km/h and 220 km/h when the Supercharger is successfully engaged. Mounted in the turret, the vehicle has twin [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s co-axially mounted with a [[Streak SRM 6]] launcher.  To enhance its spotting abilities, the vehicle has a [[C3 Slave]] fitted. The hull is protected by 4.5 tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] Armor. BV 1.0 = ????, BV 2.0 = 1,119<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', p. 8, 21, "Pegasus X" - Stats and fluff for the experimental variant of the Pegasus.</ref>
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*;Pegasus X : This was an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] variant produced by [[Scarborough Manufacturers|Scarborough Manufacturing Annex]] of [[Algedi]] in the 3070s. Designed to use experimental weaponry and equipment, it was intended become the next generation of the Pegasus in recon and harassment actions.  The vehicle was fitted with a 210 [[XL Fusion Engine]] with a [[Supercharger]]. This allowed the vehicle to achieve flank speed of 170 km/h and 220 km/h when the Supercharger is successfully engaged. Mounted in the turret, the vehicle has twin [[Diverse Optics Type 25PX]] [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s co-axially mounted with a [[Guided Technologies 2nd Generation]] [[Streak SRM 6]] launcher.  To enhance its spotting abilities, the vehicle has a [[C3 Slave]] fitted. The hull is protected by 4.5 tons of [[ProtecTec 19]] [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] Armor. BV 1.0 = ????, BV 2.0 = 1,119<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', p. 8, 21, "Pegasus X" - Stats and fluff for the experimental variant of the Pegasus.</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==

Revision as of 20:56, 18 September 2019

This article is about the Combat Vehicle. For the Vincent Mk. 42-class WarShip, see Pegasus (Vincent).
Pegasus Hover.jpg
Pegasus Scout Hovertank
Production information
Manufacturer Exeter Organization, Scarborough Manufacturers,[1] Valiant Systems[2]
Production Year 2791[3]
Mission Reconnaissance/Spotting
Type Hovercraft
Cost 835,125 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 35 tons
Armor ProtecTech 6 Standard
Engine GM 105 I.C.E.
Speed 129.6 km/h
Crew 3
Communications System Salamander Systems CommPhase Unit
Targeting Tracking System Exeter LongScan w/ReconLock
Heat Sinks 3
Armament
BV (1.0) 419
BV (2.0) 640


Description

The Pegasus is a popular recon unit, due to its good speed, decent armor, and respectable firepower. It can be found in almost all militaries, having been introduced in the First Succession War.

Weapons and Equipment

The Pegasus mounts considerable weaponry for its size, a pair of StarStreak Heavy SRM 6s and a Medium Laser, either a Defiance B3M or Diverse Optics Type 2 depending on the manufacturer.

Variants

As a recon vehicle, known variants of the Pegasus include removing weapons altogether or conversely removing the sensors and adding more SRM ammo.

  • Pegasus (Unarmed) 
    This 2873 version of the Pegasus removes all the weaponry. It has twelve tons of cargo space available. BV (2.0)=317[4]
  • Pegasus (Missile) 
    This 2854 Pegasus variant replaces the Medium Laser with an extra SRM-6 and an additional ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 678[5]
  • Pegasus C3 
    This version mounts more armor than the typical 3058 upgrade version, and carries a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers and Streak SRM-4 launchers in the turret. Room for all this weaponry comes at the expense of the electronics equipment mounted in the typical 3058 Pegasus. This version does, however, include a C3 Slave in the tank's hull which allows it to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 569[9], BV (2.0) = 785[10]
  • Pegasus MRM 
    This 3063 version carries a turret mounted MRM-20 launcher and an ER Medium Laser. It also carries a Guardian ECM Suite and a C3 Slave. BV (1.0) = 571[11] , BV (2.0) = 781[12]
  • Pegasus (Sealed) 
    This version is environmentally sealed and uses Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor to provide protection. The electronic equipment (TAG,Guardian,Beagle) give this variant further protection. It also uses a Light Engine and replaces the standard weapons with twin MML-3 launchers and as reserve a MPL is installed.[13] BV (2.0) = 618[14]
  • Pegasus (X-Pulse) 
    This is the production name of the Pegasus X described below. The only difference in the tank is the name. Performance, protection, and weapons are all identical. BV (2.0) = 1,119[15]

Custom Variants

Design Quirks

The Pegasus (X-Pulse) variant is subject of the following Design Quirks:[15]

Gallery

Notes

  • It was confirmed on the official Ask The Writers forum that the names of the communications system on the standard Pegasus - "Exeter LongScan w/ ReconLock" - and the targeting system - "Salamander Systems CommPhase Unit" - had accidentally been reversed in Technical Readout: 3026 and subsequent editions.[17]

References

  1. Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 78
  2. Handbook: House Davion, p. 175
  3. MUL online date for the Pegasus (Combat Vehicle - Hovertank)
  4. Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 79
  5. Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 77
  6. Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 78
  7. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 92
  8. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 69
  9. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 93
  10. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 70
  11. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 93
  12. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 71
  13. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
  14. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 30
  15. 15.0 15.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 39
  16. Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita, p. 8, 21, "Pegasus X" - Stats and fluff for the experimental variant of the Pegasus.
  17. Official Ask The Writer ruling from Paul

Bibliography