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Line 1: {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle − | image = Pilum.jpg + | image = Pilum.jpg | name = Pilum Heavy Tank | name = Pilum Heavy Tank | manufacturer = [[Valiant Vehicles]] | manufacturer = [[Valiant Vehicles]] Line 9:
Line 9: | Cost = 3,008,250 C-Bills<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere)'' p. 158 - Latest cost included in Record Sheet of Pilum.</ref> | Cost = 3,008,250 C-Bills<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere)'' p. 158 - Latest cost included in Record Sheet of Pilum.</ref> | mass = 70 | mass = 70 − | armor = [[Valiant Scutum Ferro-Fibrous]] + | armor = [[Ferro-Fibrous|Valiant Scutum Ferro-Fibrous]] | engine = [[InterFus 260]] | engine = [[InterFus 260]] | comsys = [[Wunderland XXV-2]] | comsys = [[Wunderland XXV-2]] − | T&T = [[Wunderland XXV-2]] w/[[Artemis FCS]] + | T&T = [[ Wunderland XXV-2 w/Artemis FCS]] − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]+ | speed = 65 k/ph − | speed = 65 | Crew = 3 | Crew = 3 − | armament = + | armament = 2 x [[LRM 15]] + [[Artemis IV|Art IV]] <br/> 2 x [[Streak SRM 2]] <br/> 2 x [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] − * 2x [[LRM 15]] w/ [[Artemis IV]] − * 2x [[Streak SRM 2]] − * 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] | BV (1.0) = 767<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 105 - BV1 listed in vehicle tech profile.</ref> | BV (1.0) = 767<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 105 - BV1 listed in vehicle tech profile.</ref> | BV (2.0) = 1,121<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere) p. 158 - BV2 listing for Pilum Heavy Tank.</ref> | BV (2.0) = 1,121<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere) p. 158 - BV2 listing for Pilum Heavy Tank.</ref> Line 27:
Line 23: The '''Pilum Heavy Tank''' is a product of Valiant Vehicles of [[Johnsondale]], as a new combat vehicle for the [[Federated Commonwealth|Federated Commonwealth's]] [[AFFC|Armed Forces]]. Valiant Vehicles created the vehicle based on the success of its [[Striker (Combat Vehicle)|Striker]] Missile Vehicle. Initially introduced in [[3058]], the vehicle received criticism for its chassis, which is based on a wheeled configuration instead of the more traditional tracked option. The company had experienced production problems in its first production run.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 80 - Original Pilum Heavy Tank fluff.</ref> The '''Pilum Heavy Tank''' is a product of Valiant Vehicles of [[Johnsondale]], as a new combat vehicle for the [[Federated Commonwealth|Federated Commonwealth's]] [[AFFC|Armed Forces]]. Valiant Vehicles created the vehicle based on the success of its [[Striker (Combat Vehicle)|Striker]] Missile Vehicle. Initially introduced in [[3058]], the vehicle received criticism for its chassis, which is based on a wheeled configuration instead of the more traditional tracked option. The company had experienced production problems in its first production run.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 80 - Original Pilum Heavy Tank fluff.</ref> − The tank saw deployment to the AFFC's and later AFFS' frontline units. Many among those who received the tank liked its speed and maneuverability. These qualities proved their effectiveness when the tank was deployed against the Clans and during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. Notable use of the Pilum was with the [[Eighth Crucis Lancers ]] during their last stand on [[Proserpina]] in March [[3066]]. Pilums were used to great effect in combination with other tank assets of the 8th Crucis in their fight with [[Draconis Combine|Draconis Combine]] forces.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'' p. 108</ref> + The tank saw deployment to the AFFC's and later AFFS's frontline units. Many among those who received the tank liked its speed and maneuverability. These qualities proved their effectiveness when the tank was deployed against the Clans and during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. Notable use of the Pilum was with the [[8th Crucis Lancers]] during their last stand on [[Proserpina]] in March [[3066]]. Pilums were used to great effect in combination with other tank assets of the 8th Crucis in their fight with [[Draconis Combine|Draconis Combines]] forces.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'' p. 108</ref> == Weapons and Equipment == == Weapons and Equipment == − The Pilum is principally armed with pair of turret-mounted Artemis IV controlled 15-Tubed Valiant Arbalest Long Range Missile launchers. For close in defense, the vehicle has been given pair of turret-mounted Streak SRM 2 launchers. Rounding out the armament are two Valiant Ruby Dart Medium Pulse Lasers found in the front of the vehicle. The Arbalest launchers have 3 tons of ammunition for sustained fire, while the Streaks share a single ton. + The Pilum is principally armed with pair of turret-mounted Artemis IV controlled 15-Tubed Valiant Arbalest Long Range Missile launchers. For close in defense, the vehicle has been given pair of turret-mounted Streak SRM 2 launchers. Rounding out the armament are two Valiant Ruby Dart Medium Pulse Lasers found in the front of the vehicle. The Arbalest launcher has 3 tons of ammunition for sustained fire, while the Streaks share a single ton. − The vehicle is protected with 10 tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]]. It has however been criticized for being somewhat thin-skinned in comparison to other similar vehicles. + The vehicle is protected with 10 tons of Ferro-Fibrous Armor. It has however been criticized for being somewhat thin-skinned in comparison to other similar vehicles. == Variants == == Variants == − *;Arrow IV : This is the artillery variant of the vehicle, which was introduced shortly after the original vehicle premiered in [[3059]] during the [[Clan Invasion era]]. The LRM-15s and their fire control systems were removed in favor of a single [[Arrow IV]] Missile Launcher. The vehicle was given 20 missiles split between two ammunition bays to allow for specialized ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,102<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere)'' p. 159 - Pilum Heavy Tank (Arrow IV) - Variant stats with BV2.</ref> + *;Arrow IV : This is the artillery variant of the vehicle, which was introduced shortly after the original vehicle premiered during the [[Clan Invasion era]]. The LRM-15s and their fire control systems were removed in favor of a single [[Arrow IV]] Missile Launcher. The vehicle was given 20 missiles split between two ammunition bays to allow for specialized ammunition. BV (2.0)= 1,102<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere)'' p. 159 - Pilum Heavy Tank (Arrow IV) - Variant stats with BV2.</ref> − *; ELRM : This Dark Age variant carries a [[C3 boosted slave]] system and [[Extended LRM]] launchers. Large ammunition bins are protected by [[CASE]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 222</ref> + *;Pilum (ELRM) : This Dark Age variant carries a [[Boosted C3]] system and [[Extended LRM]] launchers. Large ammunition bins are protected by [[CASE]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 222</ref> − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Pilum.jpg|Original ''Pilum'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' − </gallery> == References == == References == Line 51:
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| name = Pilum Heavy Tank | | name = Pilum Heavy Tank | ||
| manufacturer = [[Valiant Vehicles]] | | manufacturer = [[Valiant Vehicles]] | ||
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| Cost = 3,008,250 C-Bills<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere)'' p. 158 - Latest cost included in Record Sheet of Pilum.</ref> | | Cost = 3,008,250 C-Bills<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere)'' p. 158 - Latest cost included in Record Sheet of Pilum.</ref> | ||
| mass = 70 | | mass = 70 | ||
| − | | armor = [[Valiant Scutum Ferro-Fibrous]] | + | | armor = [[Ferro-Fibrous|Valiant Scutum Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| engine = [[InterFus 260]] | | engine = [[InterFus 260]] | ||
| comsys = [[Wunderland XXV-2]] | | comsys = [[Wunderland XXV-2]] | ||
| − | | T&T = [[Wunderland XXV-2 | + | | T&T = [[ Wunderland XXV-2 w/Artemis FCS]] |
| − | + | | speed = 65 k/ph | |
| − | | speed = 65 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 2 x [[LRM 15]] + [[Artemis IV|Art IV]] <br/> 2 x [[Streak SRM 2]] <br/> 2 x [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] |
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| BV (1.0) = 767<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 105 - BV1 listed in vehicle tech profile.</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 767<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 105 - BV1 listed in vehicle tech profile.</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,121<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere) p. 158 - BV2 listing for Pilum Heavy Tank.</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,121<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere) p. 158 - BV2 listing for Pilum Heavy Tank.</ref> | ||
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The '''Pilum Heavy Tank''' is a product of Valiant Vehicles of [[Johnsondale]], as a new combat vehicle for the [[Federated Commonwealth|Federated Commonwealth's]] [[AFFC|Armed Forces]]. Valiant Vehicles created the vehicle based on the success of its [[Striker (Combat Vehicle)|Striker]] Missile Vehicle. Initially introduced in [[3058]], the vehicle received criticism for its chassis, which is based on a wheeled configuration instead of the more traditional tracked option. The company had experienced production problems in its first production run.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 80 - Original Pilum Heavy Tank fluff.</ref> | The '''Pilum Heavy Tank''' is a product of Valiant Vehicles of [[Johnsondale]], as a new combat vehicle for the [[Federated Commonwealth|Federated Commonwealth's]] [[AFFC|Armed Forces]]. Valiant Vehicles created the vehicle based on the success of its [[Striker (Combat Vehicle)|Striker]] Missile Vehicle. Initially introduced in [[3058]], the vehicle received criticism for its chassis, which is based on a wheeled configuration instead of the more traditional tracked option. The company had experienced production problems in its first production run.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 80 - Original Pilum Heavy Tank fluff.</ref> | ||
| − | The tank saw deployment to the AFFC's and later AFFS' frontline units. Many among those who received the tank liked its speed and maneuverability. These qualities proved their effectiveness when the tank was deployed against the Clans and during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. Notable use of the Pilum was with the [[ | + | The tank saw deployment to the AFFC's and later AFFS's frontline units. Many among those who received the tank liked its speed and maneuverability. These qualities proved their effectiveness when the tank was deployed against the Clans and during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. Notable use of the Pilum was with the [[8th Crucis Lancers]] during their last stand on [[Proserpina]] in March [[3066]]. Pilums were used to great effect in combination with other tank assets of the 8th Crucis in their fight with [[Draconis Combine|Draconis Combines]] forces.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'' p. 108</ref> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The Pilum is principally armed with pair of turret-mounted Artemis IV controlled 15-Tubed Valiant Arbalest Long Range Missile launchers. For close in defense, the vehicle has been given pair of turret-mounted Streak SRM 2 launchers. Rounding out the armament are two Valiant Ruby Dart Medium Pulse Lasers found in the front of the vehicle. The Arbalest | + | The Pilum is principally armed with pair of turret-mounted Artemis IV controlled 15-Tubed Valiant Arbalest Long Range Missile launchers. For close in defense, the vehicle has been given pair of turret-mounted Streak SRM 2 launchers. Rounding out the armament are two Valiant Ruby Dart Medium Pulse Lasers found in the front of the vehicle. The Arbalest launcher has 3 tons of ammunition for sustained fire, while the Streaks share a single ton. |
| − | The vehicle is protected with 10 tons of | + | The vehicle is protected with 10 tons of Ferro-Fibrous Armor. It has however been criticized for being somewhat thin-skinned in comparison to other similar vehicles. |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;Arrow IV : This is the artillery variant of the vehicle, which was introduced shortly after the original vehicle premiered | + | *;Arrow IV : This is the artillery variant of the vehicle, which was introduced shortly after the original vehicle premiered during the [[Clan Invasion era]]. The LRM-15s and their fire control systems were removed in favor of a single [[Arrow IV]] Missile Launcher. The vehicle was given 20 missiles split between two ammunition bays to allow for specialized ammunition. BV (2.0)= 1,102<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere)'' p. 159 - Pilum Heavy Tank (Arrow IV) - Variant stats with BV2.</ref> |
| − | *; ELRM : This Dark Age variant carries a [[C3 | + | *;Pilum (ELRM) : This Dark Age variant carries a [[Boosted C3]] system and [[Extended LRM]] launchers. Large ammunition bins are protected by [[CASE]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 222</ref> |
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== References == | == References == | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'''' |
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Federated Commonwealth Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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[[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:70 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles]] | ||