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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = Pilum.jpg |
| name = Pilum Heavy Tank | | name = Pilum Heavy Tank | ||
| manufacturer = [[Valiant Vehicles]] | | manufacturer = [[Valiant Vehicles]] | ||
| + | | production year=3057 | ||
| + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2531/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mission = Fire Support Vehicle | | Mission = Fire Support Vehicle | ||
| Type = Wheeled | | Type = Wheeled | ||
| 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 = [[ | + | | armor = [[Valiant Scutum Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | | engine = [[ | + | | engine = [[InterFus 260]] |
| − | | speed = 65 | + | | comsys = [[Wunderland XXV-2]] |
| + | | T&T = [[Wunderland XXV-2]] w/[[Artemis FCS]] | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| + | | speed = 65 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = |
| + | * 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> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | The Pilum Heavy Tank is a product of Valiant Vehicles of [[Johnsondale]], as 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 its chassis based on | + | 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 | + | 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> |
| − | == | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | The is | + | 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 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 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> |
| − | ==References== | + | *; 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> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Pilum.jpg|Original ''Pilum'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 & 3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 & 3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[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]]'' | |
| + | [[Category:70 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Boosted C3 Equipped Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[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]] | ||
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[[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:06, 25 January 2024
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| Pilum Heavy Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Valiant Vehicles |
| Production Year | 3057[1] |
| Mission | Fire Support Vehicle |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 70 |
| Armor | Valiant Scutum Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | InterFus 260 |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | Wunderland XXV-2 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Wunderland XXV-2 w/Artemis FCS |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 767[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,121[3] |
Description[edit]
The Pilum Heavy Tank is a product of Valiant Vehicles of Johnsondale, as a new combat vehicle for the Federated Commonwealth's Armed Forces. Valiant Vehicles created the vehicle based on the success of its 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.[4]
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 forces.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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 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[edit]
- 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[6]
- ELRM
- This Dark Age variant carries a C3 boosted slave system and Extended LRM launchers. Large ammunition bins are protected by CASE.[7]
Gallery[edit]
Original Pilum from TRO:3058
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Pilum
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 p. 105 - BV1 listed in vehicle tech profile.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere) p. 158 - BV2 listing for Pilum Heavy Tank.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 p. 80 - Original Pilum Heavy Tank fluff.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade p. 108
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 (Inner Sphere) p. 159 - Pilum Heavy Tank (Arrow IV) - Variant stats with BV2.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 222