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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| − | | image = Po II | + | | image = Po II Tank.jpg |
| name = Po II Heavy Tank | | name = Po II Heavy Tank | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3085p36+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 36-37, "Po II Heavy Tank"</ref> |
| + | | production year=3077 | ||
| + | | year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2551/ MUL online data for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mission = Main Battle Tank | | Mission = Main Battle Tank | ||
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | cost = 7,412,000 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | | mass = 60 tons | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/> |
| − | | armor = Starshield V [[ | + | | Cost = |
| − | | | + | | mass = 60 tons<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/> |
| + | | armor = [[Starshield V]]<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/> | ||
| + | | engine = [[Pitban 240 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/> | ||
| + | | comsys = [[CeresCom Model 37-P]]<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/> | ||
| + | | T&T = [[Ceres/Maladev 3]]<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/> | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| speed = 65 | | speed = 65 | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = |
| − | | armament = [[ | + | | armament = |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | * 1x [[Ultra AC/20]] |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | * 2x [[LRM-5]] |
| + | * 2x [[Streak SRM 2]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[Machine Gun]] | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 1,181<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | + | An upgraded version of the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s [[Po]] Tank. While the original was an exceedingly cheap and simplistic design, the '''Po II''' is a considerably more expensive Main Battle Tank. | |
| − | + | Developed to quickly fill both the depleted post–[[Fourth Succession War]] [[CCAF]] and the Capellan Treasury through export sales, the Po easily exceeded expectations. But while minor weapon upgrades were made as increasing volumes of advanced technology filtered down to the Confederation after the initial [[Clan Invasion]], for the most part the tank was left unchanged from when it was first introduced, as the [[Strategios]] were unwilling to lose the sales income the Po generated in the time it would take to halt production to retool and upgrade it more completely. The annihilation of the Ceres Metal Industries [[St. Ives]] Po turret production lines during the [[Word of Blake]]'s assaults against the [[St. Ives Compact|St. Ives Commonality]] capital forced such a halt as the line was rebuilt and provided the Capellan engineers the opportunity to finally redesign and upgrade the Po.<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/> | |
| − | + | While the original was intended to be cheap and simple to manufacture and maintain, the modern upgrade traded the Ceres 240 [[internal combustion engine]] with a much more expensive but considerably lighter Pitban 240 [[XL fusion engine]] to provide a massive amount of room for extra weaponry. Eleven tons of armor, a modest increase of half a ton, provided average protection for the vehicle's weight.<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/> | |
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| − | == | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | + | Where the original was built around a single main cannon supported by machine guns, the Po II featured a more expanded weapons array. Upgrading the [[AC/10]] to a [[Ceres Huang Di|massive Ceres ''Huang Di'']] [[Ultra AC/20|Ultra AC/20 Autocannon]] allowed the Po II to inflict almost three times as much damage per firing. To complement the [[Ultra Autocannon]] at close range, a pair of ammo-efficient [[Hovertec]] [[Streak SRM-2]] racks were carried, while at long range it was supported by two [[LongFire V]] [[LRM-5]] launchers. Just like the original, a pair of [[Sperry Browning]] [[Machine Gun]]s were mounted for anti-[[infantry]] duty.<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/> | |
| − | = | + | With three tons of autocannon reloads, one ton for each missile launcher type and half ton of machine gun ammo in the body, while intended to reduce the amount of design time, with all its weaponry mounted in its turret the Po II is able to rapidly shift targets.<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/> |
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| − | == | + | == Variants == |
| − | + | *;Arrow IV : An extensively remodeled variant developed by the Ceres Metal facility on [[Menke]] in [[Introduction Year::3085]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, the Ultra Autocannon is replaced with a [[Luxor Mobile Battery]] [[Arrow IV]] system.<ref name="TRO:3085p36+"/> BV (2.0) = 1,118<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 54</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2550/po-ii-heavy-tank-arrow-iv/ MUL online data for the Po II Heavy Tank (Arrow IV) variant]''</ref> | |
| − | ==References== | + | *; Gauss : Introduced in [[Introduction Year::3086]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, this model carries a Gauss rifle, two machine guns, two SRM-6 launchers and [[Improved One-Shot]] [[Streak SRM-2]]. BV (2.0) = 1,215<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 57</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6794/po-ii-heavy-tank-gauss/ MUL online data for the Po II Heavy Tank (Gauss) variant]''</ref> |
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| + | *; Stealth : Another Dark Age variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3089]]<ref name="MUL4"/>, this model is protected by [[Vehicular Stealth Armor]] powered by an [[Angel ECM Suite]]. It carries a Gauss rifle, twin machine guns and two SRM-6 launchers. BV (2.0) = 1,415<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 58</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6795/po-ii-heavy-tank-stealth/ MUL online data for the Po II Heavy Tank (Stealth) variant]''</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Related Designs == | ||
| + | * [[Po|Po Tank]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Vehicle Gallery == | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:Po II Heavy Tank.jpg|The Original Dark Age Dossier image of the Po II. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == References == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | *[ | + | |
| + | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Po II Heavy Tank]] |
| − | [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles|Po II Heavy Tank]] |
[[Category:Capellan Confederation Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:60 ton Combat Vehicles|Po II Heavy Tank]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles|Po II Heavy Tank]] |
Latest revision as of 08:41, 12 February 2024
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| Po II Heavy Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ceres Metals Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3077[2] |
| Mission | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Tracked |
| Cost | 7,412,000 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Mass | 60 tons[1] |
| Armor | Starshield V[1] |
| Engine | Pitban 240 XL[1] |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Communications System | CeresCom Model 37-P[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Ceres/Maladev 3[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,181[1][2] |
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Description[edit]
An upgraded version of the Capellan Confederation's Po Tank. While the original was an exceedingly cheap and simplistic design, the Po II is a considerably more expensive Main Battle Tank.
Developed to quickly fill both the depleted post–Fourth Succession War CCAF and the Capellan Treasury through export sales, the Po easily exceeded expectations. But while minor weapon upgrades were made as increasing volumes of advanced technology filtered down to the Confederation after the initial Clan Invasion, for the most part the tank was left unchanged from when it was first introduced, as the Strategios were unwilling to lose the sales income the Po generated in the time it would take to halt production to retool and upgrade it more completely. The annihilation of the Ceres Metal Industries St. Ives Po turret production lines during the Word of Blake's assaults against the St. Ives Commonality capital forced such a halt as the line was rebuilt and provided the Capellan engineers the opportunity to finally redesign and upgrade the Po.[1]
While the original was intended to be cheap and simple to manufacture and maintain, the modern upgrade traded the Ceres 240 internal combustion engine with a much more expensive but considerably lighter Pitban 240 XL fusion engine to provide a massive amount of room for extra weaponry. Eleven tons of armor, a modest increase of half a ton, provided average protection for the vehicle's weight.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Where the original was built around a single main cannon supported by machine guns, the Po II featured a more expanded weapons array. Upgrading the AC/10 to a massive Ceres Huang Di Ultra AC/20 Autocannon allowed the Po II to inflict almost three times as much damage per firing. To complement the Ultra Autocannon at close range, a pair of ammo-efficient Hovertec Streak SRM-2 racks were carried, while at long range it was supported by two LongFire V LRM-5 launchers. Just like the original, a pair of Sperry Browning Machine Guns were mounted for anti-infantry duty.[1]
With three tons of autocannon reloads, one ton for each missile launcher type and half ton of machine gun ammo in the body, while intended to reduce the amount of design time, with all its weaponry mounted in its turret the Po II is able to rapidly shift targets.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Gauss
- Introduced in 3086[5], this model carries a Gauss rifle, two machine guns, two SRM-6 launchers and Improved One-Shot Streak SRM-2. BV (2.0) = 1,215[6][5]
- Stealth
- Another Dark Age variant developed in 3089[7], this model is protected by Vehicular Stealth Armor powered by an Angel ECM Suite. It carries a Gauss rifle, twin machine guns and two SRM-6 launchers. BV (2.0) = 1,415[8][7]
Related Designs[edit]
Vehicle Gallery[edit]
The Original Dark Age Dossier image of the Po II.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 36-37, "Po II Heavy Tank"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online data for the Po II Heavy Tank
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 MUL online data for the Po II Heavy Tank (Arrow IV) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 54
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online data for the Po II Heavy Tank (Gauss) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 57
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online data for the Po II Heavy Tank (Stealth) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 58