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Line 1: − {{Otheruses|the assault tank|the 35-ton Clan OmniMech|Adder (Puma)}} {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Puma_2750.jpg | image = Puma_2750.jpg | name = Puma Assault Tank | name = Puma Assault Tank − | manufacturer = + | manufacturer = [[Pandora 'Mech Works]], [[Odin Manufacturing]] − [[Odin Manufacturing]] − ---- − [[Pandora 'Mech Works]] − | production year=2681 − | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2599/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mission = Main Battle Tank | Mission = Main Battle Tank | Type = Tracked | Type = Tracked | cost = 5,919,713 C-bills | cost = 5,919,713 C-bills | mass = 95 | mass = 95 − | armor = [[AmberStar Weave Standard]] + | armor = AmberStar Weave − | engine = [[Pitban 285]] [[fusion engine]] + | engine = [[Pitban]] 285 [[Fusion Engine]] − | comsys = [[COMTEC 400E]] − | T&T = [[GroundTracker EE-4]] − | heat sinks = 17 [[Heat Sink|single]] | speed = 53 | speed = 53 | Crew = 7 | Crew = 7 | armament = | armament = − * 2x [[LRM-20]] + *2x [[LRM-20]]s − * 1x [[PPC|particle projection cannon]] + *1x [[PPC|Particle Projection Cannon]] − * 2x [[medium laser]] + *2x [[Medium Laser]]s − * 1x [[SRM-4]] + *1x [[SRM-4]] − * 1x [[flamer]] + *1x [[Flamer]] − * 1x [[small laser]] + *1x [[Small Laser]] | BV (1.0) = 936<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | BV (1.0) = 936<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 1,353<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 182–183: "Puma Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 216</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 1,353<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pg 183</ref> }} }} + ==Description & History== ==Description & History== − The '''Puma''' was first conceived by the [[Star League]]'s Regular Armored Command during the [[twenty-seventh century]]. The [[combat vehicle]] was the response of a [[Star League Defense Force|SLDF]] [[general]] to the rumors and fear of obsolescence of traditional tanks in the midst of the development of the [[BattleMech]] as the League's primary weapon of war. The Puma itself greatly resembles the ancient tanks designs that were used during the [[Age of War]].<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 118–119: "Puma Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 222–223: "Puma Vehicle Profile"</ref> + The '''Puma''' was first conceived by the [[Star League]]'s [[Regular Armored Command]] during the [[Timeline#27th_Century|27th Century]]. The [[combat vehicle]] was the response of a League General to the rumors & fear of obsolescence of the traditional tanks in the midst of the development of the [[BattleMech]] as the League's primary weapon of war. The Puma itself greatly resembles the ancient tanks designs that were used during the [[Age of War]]. − The first production run of the vehicle started in [[2650]] however the tank had mixed results in its early versions, in part because the company that designed it had previously worked with only 'Mechs. These early models suffered from environmental control malfunction and ammunition handling systems problems; temperatures inside the PMA-001 would exceed 120° during combat. After the development headaches of the PMA-001 & 002, the combat ready model was finally ready for production, the PMA-005. However, its reputation had been tarnished by the earlier models' failures, and the design still suffered from design faults. The tank's edges were considered too sharp and its armor too steep to deflect shots, and the large number of subcontractors made acquiring spare parts a problem. The Puma's main strength was the sheer firepower it could bring to bear.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> + The first production run of the vehicle started in [[2650]]. The tank had mixed results in its early versions, suffering from environmental control malfunction and ammunition handling systems problems. After the development headaches of the PMA-001 & 002, the combat ready model was finally ready for production, the PMA-005. − Initially during the [[Star League era]] tank commanders would use Puma [[lance]]s in diamond formations, providing overlapping cover with their long-range weaponry. During the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the Puma had the distinction of being one few Star League designs to remain in production mostly in its original configuration. It also saw in service again in the [[thirty-first century]] with both [[ComStar]] and the [[Word of Blake]].<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> + Initially in the Star League Era, the tank commanders would use Puma tank [[lance]]s in diamond formations, giving overlapping cover with its long-range weaponry. During the Succession Wars, the Puma had the distinction of being one few Star League designs to remain in production mostly in its original configuration. It been seen in service again in the [[31st Century]] with both [[ComStar]] and the [[Word of Blake]]. − Put into production by the Word of Blake in [[3065]], the tank was used for the foundation of their newly created [[Word of Blake Protectorate Militia|Protectorate Militia]]. The Puma was put into action during the [[Jihad]] by the Blake Militias on [[New Avalon]]. Its newer configurations surprised the defending Davion forces with its capabilities.<ref name=TRO3050U/> + Put into production by the Blake in [[3065]], the tank was used for the foundation of their newly created [[Word of Blake Protectorate Militia|Protectorate Militia]]. The Puma was put into action during the [[Jihad]] by the Blake Militias on [[New Avalon]]. Its newer configurations surprised the defending Davion forces with its capabilities. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The tank's main gun is its Donal PPC, which is mounted in the turret. Each of the tank's sides mounts a single Holly LRM-20, with twelve reloads divided between the two launchers. For close-in action the tank has pair of Krieger [[medium laser]]s and a Holly SRM-4 mounted forward, with the missile launcher's twenty five volleys stored in its main hull. In the rear, the Puma is protected by a Krieger small laser and anti-infantry Skylight Model 5 flamer.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> + The tank's main gun is its Donal PPC mounted into the turret. On both of its sides, it mounts a single Holly LRM-20 with twelve rounds between the two launchers. For close-in action, the tank has pair of Krieger Medium Lasers and a Holly SRM-4 mounted forward, with launcher's twenty five volleys stored in its main hull. In the rear, the Puma is protected with a Krieger Small Laser and anti-infantry Skylight Model 5 Flamer with twenty rounds of fire.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 182-183</ref> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;PAT-001 & 002: The weaponry of the two [[2650]] and [[2657]] variants were identical to Star League production model PMA-005, with exception of their design flaws.{{cn}} + *PMA-001 & 002's weaponry were identical to Star League production model PMA-005, with exception of their design flaws. − *;PAT-005b (Royal) : This [[2751]] variant was used by the [[SLDF Royal|SLDF's Royal Divisions]]. It carried twin [[Streak SRM-2]] missile launchers, replaced the standard PPC with an [[ER PPC|extended-range model]], and added [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems to the LRM-20s. The small laser was replaced by a [[small pulse laser]]. To offset the weight of these upgrades, the Royal Puma used an [[XL engine]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169: "SLDF Royal variant"</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,546<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 151</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 14</ref> + *PMA-007 - Designed for common use for the Protectorate Militia, the 007 mounts a [[Heavy PPC]] in place of its standard PPC. The variant has three [[MML-7]]s in place of the other missile launchers. The Amberweave armor is replaced by [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and [[CASE]] is fitted to the ammunition bins. Its defensive armaments include a pair [[Machine Gun Array]]s and a front mounted [[B-Pod]]. The tank uses a [[C3i Computer]] to tie Blakist's Level IIs together.<ref name=TRO182>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 182</ref><ref name=RSU>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)'', p. 30</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,308 − *;PAT-007 : Designed for common use for the Protectorate Militia, the 007 mounts a [[heavy PPC]] in place of its standard PPC. This [[3069]] variant has three [[MML-7]]s in place of the other missile launchers. The AmberStar Weave armor is replaced by [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] and [[CASE]] is fitted to the ammunition bins. Its defensive armaments include a pair [[machine gun array]]s and a front-mounted [[B-Pod]]. The tank uses a [[C3i computer]] to tie Blakist Level IIs together.<ref name=TRO3050U/> BV (2.0) = 1,323<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 217</ref> + *PMA-008 - Designed as a Blakist's command vehicle, the tank is rare vehicle, which sports significantly enhanced weaponry. The tank's main gun is a [[Targeting Computer]]-guided [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon]], with three Artemis guided [[MML-9]]s backing it up. The vehicle mounts six [[Anti-Missile System]]s and three [[B-Pod|Anti-Battle Armor Pods]] placed all around the vehicle to fend off [[infantry]] troops. It also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to foul up enemy electronics. The armor protection is enhanced with additional [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]].<ref name=TRO182 /><ref name=RSU /> BV (2.0) = 1,631 − *; PAT-008 : Designed as a Blakist command vehicle, this is a rare variant which sports significantly enhanced weaponry. The tank's main gun is a [[targeting computer]]-guided extended-range particle projector cannon, with three Artemis-guided [[MML-9]]s backing it up. The vehicle mounted six [[anti-missile system]]s and three anti-battle armor pods placed all around the vehicle to fend off [[infantry]]. It also carries a [[Guardian ECM suite]] to foul up enemy electronics. The armor protection is enhanced with additional heavy ferro-fibrous.<ref name=TRO3050U/> BV (2.0) = 1,631<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 218</ref> + ==References== − + <references /> − ==Gallery==+ *''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169 − <gallery>+ ==Bibliography== − File:Puma 2750.jpg|Original Puma from ''[[Technical Readout: 2750|TRO:2750]]''+ *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' − File:3050U Puma Tank.jpg|Upgraded Puma from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''+ *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − Image:Puma Tank (CCG).jpg|A Puma in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''+ *''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]'' − </gallery>+ *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − ==Notes== − * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the Puma was among the vehicles for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:2750; for some of these he also designed the stats. − ==References== − <references /> − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' [[Category: Combat Vehicles]] [[Category: Combat Vehicles]]
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| image = Puma_2750.jpg | | image = Puma_2750.jpg | ||
| name = Puma Assault Tank | | name = Puma Assault Tank | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Pandora 'Mech Works]], [[Odin Manufacturing]] |
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| Mission = Main Battle Tank | | Mission = Main Battle Tank | ||
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
| cost = 5,919,713 C-bills | | cost = 5,919,713 C-bills | ||
| mass = 95 | | mass = 95 | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = AmberStar Weave |
| − | | engine = [[Pitban | + | | engine = [[Pitban]] 285 [[Fusion Engine]] |
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| speed = 53 | | speed = 53 | ||
| Crew = 7 | | Crew = 7 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | * 2x [[LRM-20]] | + | *2x [[LRM-20]]s |
| − | * 1x [[PPC| | + | *1x [[PPC|Particle Projection Cannon]] |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | *2x [[Medium Laser]]s |
| − | * 1x [[SRM-4]] | + | *1x [[SRM-4]] |
| − | * 1x [[ | + | *1x [[Flamer]] |
| − | * 1x [[ | + | *1x [[Small Laser]] |
| BV (1.0) = 936<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 936<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,353<ref | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,353<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pg 183</ref> |
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==Description & History== | ==Description & History== | ||
| − | The '''Puma''' was first conceived by the [[Star League]]'s Regular Armored Command during the [[ | + | The '''Puma''' was first conceived by the [[Star League]]'s [[Regular Armored Command]] during the [[Timeline#27th_Century|27th Century]]. The [[combat vehicle]] was the response of a League General to the rumors & fear of obsolescence of the traditional tanks in the midst of the development of the [[BattleMech]] as the League's primary weapon of war. The Puma itself greatly resembles the ancient tanks designs that were used during the [[Age of War]]. |
| − | The first production run of the vehicle started in [[2650]] | + | The first production run of the vehicle started in [[2650]]. The tank had mixed results in its early versions, suffering from environmental control malfunction and ammunition handling systems problems. After the development headaches of the PMA-001 & 002, the combat ready model was finally ready for production, the PMA-005. |
| − | Initially | + | Initially in the Star League Era, the tank commanders would use Puma tank [[lance]]s in diamond formations, giving overlapping cover with its long-range weaponry. During the Succession Wars, the Puma had the distinction of being one few Star League designs to remain in production mostly in its original configuration. It been seen in service again in the [[31st Century]] with both [[ComStar]] and the [[Word of Blake]]. |
| − | Put into production by the | + | Put into production by the Blake in [[3065]], the tank was used for the foundation of their newly created [[Word of Blake Protectorate Militia|Protectorate Militia]]. The Puma was put into action during the [[Jihad]] by the Blake Militias on [[New Avalon]]. Its newer configurations surprised the defending Davion forces with its capabilities. |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The tank's main gun is its Donal PPC | + | The tank's main gun is its Donal PPC mounted into the turret. On both of its sides, it mounts a single Holly LRM-20 with twelve rounds between the two launchers. For close-in action, the tank has pair of Krieger Medium Lasers and a Holly SRM-4 mounted forward, with launcher's twenty five volleys stored in its main hull. In the rear, the Puma is protected with a Krieger Small Laser and anti-infantry Skylight Model 5 Flamer with twenty rounds of fire.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 182-183</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *PMA-001 & 002's weaponry were identical to Star League production model PMA-005, with exception of their design flaws. |
| − | * | + | *PMA-007 - Designed for common use for the Protectorate Militia, the 007 mounts a [[Heavy PPC]] in place of its standard PPC. The variant has three [[MML-7]]s in place of the other missile launchers. The Amberweave armor is replaced by [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and [[CASE]] is fitted to the ammunition bins. Its defensive armaments include a pair [[Machine Gun Array]]s and a front mounted [[B-Pod]]. The tank uses a [[C3i Computer]] to tie Blakist's Level IIs together.<ref name=TRO182>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 182</ref><ref name=RSU>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)'', p. 30</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,308 |
| − | * | + | *PMA-008 - Designed as a Blakist's command vehicle, the tank is rare vehicle, which sports significantly enhanced weaponry. The tank's main gun is a [[Targeting Computer]]-guided [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon]], with three Artemis guided [[MML-9]]s backing it up. The vehicle mounts six [[Anti-Missile System]]s and three [[B-Pod|Anti-Battle Armor Pods]] placed all around the vehicle to fend off [[infantry]] troops. It also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to foul up enemy electronics. The armor protection is enhanced with additional [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]].<ref name=TRO182 /><ref name=RSU /> BV (2.0) = 1,631 |
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| − | + | *''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169 | |
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| − | + | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' | |
| − | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | |
| − | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]'' | |
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | |
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category: Combat Vehicles]] | ||