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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = Shandra.jpg|191px |
| − | | name = | + | | name = Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle |
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Brigadier Corporation]] |
| − | | production year= | + | | production year = 3087 |
| − | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6654/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference = 3089<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6654/shandra-advanced-scout-vehicle-standard MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | Mission = | + | | Mission = Reconnaissance <br/> Electronic Warfare <br/> Covert Operations |
| − | | Type = | + | | Type = Wheeled |
| − | | mass = 25 | + | | cost = |
| − | | armor = Standard | + | | mass = 25 |
| − | | engine = | + | | armor = [[Standard Armor|Krupp 155]] |
| − | | speed = | + | | heat sinks = 10 |
| + | | engine = [[GM 180|GM 180 Fusion Engine]] | ||
| + | | comsys = Exeter LongScan | ||
| + | | T&T = Standard TargetTrack | ||
| + | | speed = 129 | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 1x [[SRM 4]] <br/> 1x [[ER Small Laser]] <br/> 2x [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]] |
| BV (1.0) = 264<ref name=RCMDA>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 20</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 264<ref name=RCMDA>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 20</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = 417<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 15 & 68 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - BV</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 338 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - Record Sheet for vehicle includes BV2.</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6654/shandra-advanced-scout-vehicle-standard MUL Profile for Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle (Standard) - BV2 and Introduction Year.</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | The '''Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle''' is a light [[Combat Vehicle]] created in last decades of the [[31st Century]] and used well into the [[32nd Century|next century]]. Vehicle began to be produced in [[3087]] by Brigadier Corporation on [[Oliver]] and became highly popular many of the Inner Sphere nations, which began adopt [[Combined Arms]] doctrine for their militaries. | |
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| + | Due to their popularity, they would be among forefront of scout missions, where it’s been known for different factions using these vehicles to clash during this time period. A noted action using the Shandra was noted during the [[Victoria War]], when a [[House Davion]] employed vehicle encounter a [[Spider]] BattleTech during the conflict on [[Victoria]]. The corporal and his gunner manage to survive the encounter with ancient 'Mech due speed and a lucky shot that stunned [[House Liao]] Home Guard [[MechWarrior]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 15 & 68 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - Background information</ref> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The | + | The modern version vehicle was introduced in 3089, in which it was armed with a front mounted [[SRM 4|Four-Tube Short Range Missile Launcher]], which is backed up with an [[ER Small Laser]] and a pair of [[Machine Guns]] mounted to the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle has one ton of ammo for the SRM launcher and half ton of ammo for its Machine Gun in its main body.<ref name=RCMDA/> |
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| + | This wheeled vehicle is powered by a GM 180 rated fusion engine and its protected by four tons of standard armor.<ref name=RCMDA/> Its wheeled form movement type allows the vehicle speed quickly on paved roads, while it can still handle off-road operational areas that are needed to be scouted. | ||
| − | The vehicle | + | The Shandra also can serve as a basic electronic warfare vehicle, using its [[Guardian ECM Suite]] provide interference to shield friendly units from enemy sensors.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 15 & 68 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - Stats</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 338 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - Record Sheet for vehicle includes Stats and capabilities.</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | *; Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle (Original): When it was introduced in 3087, the Shandra was lightly armed and powered by a [[ICE]] power plant. In this original incarnation has same armor protection and mount the Guardian ECM Suite. However, the vehicle would only have its rear mounted twin Machine Guns as its only weapons. BV2(2.0)=311<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 14-15 & 69 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - BV</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 339 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle (Original) - Record Sheet for the original version of the vehicle which includes its stats and BV2.</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6699/shandra-advanced-scout-vehicle-original MUL Profile for Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle (Original) - BV2 and Introduction Year.</ref> | |
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | The Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle was originally conceived by [[Wizkids]] for its [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as a part of its original release of the game. The figure would be used as a general combat vehicle used by number of factions used in the CGC game. Shandra would first be adapted for use in the tabletop game by [[FanPro]], when the company published its first and only adaption of Wizkids units in Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I. Later it would be adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined for use in tabletop game again the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]]. | ||
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| + | ===Design Quirks=== | ||
| + | The Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle has the following [[Design Quirks]]: | ||
| + | *[[Exposed Weapon Linkage|Exposed Weapon Linkage (Machine Guns)]] | ||
| + | *[[Power Reverse]] | ||
| + | *[[Poor Sealing]] | ||
| + | *[[Rumble Seat]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:25 ton Combat Vehicles]][[Category:Combat Vehicles]] |
| + | [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Republic of the Sphere Combat Vehicles]] |
Revision as of 22:56, 16 February 2014
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| Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Brigadier Corporation |
| Production Year | 30873089[1] |
| Mission | Reconnaissance Electronic Warfare Covert Operations |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 |
| Armor | Krupp 155 |
| Engine | GM 180 Fusion Engine |
| Speed | 129 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Communications System | Exeter LongScan |
| Targeting Tracking System | Standard TargetTrack |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| Armament |
1x SRM 4 |
| BV (1.0) | 264[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 417[3][4][5] |
Contents
Description
The Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle is a light Combat Vehicle created in last decades of the 31st Century and used well into the next century. Vehicle began to be produced in 3087 by Brigadier Corporation on Oliver and became highly popular many of the Inner Sphere nations, which began adopt Combined Arms doctrine for their militaries.
Due to their popularity, they would be among forefront of scout missions, where it’s been known for different factions using these vehicles to clash during this time period. A noted action using the Shandra was noted during the Victoria War, when a House Davion employed vehicle encounter a Spider BattleTech during the conflict on Victoria. The corporal and his gunner manage to survive the encounter with ancient 'Mech due speed and a lucky shot that stunned House Liao Home Guard MechWarrior.[6]
Weapons and Equipment
The modern version vehicle was introduced in 3089, in which it was armed with a front mounted Four-Tube Short Range Missile Launcher, which is backed up with an ER Small Laser and a pair of Machine Guns mounted to the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle has one ton of ammo for the SRM launcher and half ton of ammo for its Machine Gun in its main body.[2]
This wheeled vehicle is powered by a GM 180 rated fusion engine and its protected by four tons of standard armor.[2] Its wheeled form movement type allows the vehicle speed quickly on paved roads, while it can still handle off-road operational areas that are needed to be scouted.
The Shandra also can serve as a basic electronic warfare vehicle, using its Guardian ECM Suite provide interference to shield friendly units from enemy sensors.[7][8]
Variants
- Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle (Original)
- When it was introduced in 3087, the Shandra was lightly armed and powered by a ICE power plant. In this original incarnation has same armor protection and mount the Guardian ECM Suite. However, the vehicle would only have its rear mounted twin Machine Guns as its only weapons. BV2(2.0)=311[9][10][11]
Notes
The Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle was originally conceived by Wizkids for its MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures game as a part of its original release of the game. The figure would be used as a general combat vehicle used by number of factions used in the CGC game. Shandra would first be adapted for use in the tabletop game by FanPro, when the company published its first and only adaption of Wizkids units in Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I. Later it would be adapted by Catalyst Game Labs and redefined for use in tabletop game again the company advanced the franchise's timeline to 3145.
Design Quirks
The Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle has the following Design Quirks:
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 20
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 15 & 68 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - BV
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 338 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - Record Sheet for vehicle includes BV2.
- ↑ [http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6654/shandra-advanced-scout-vehicle-standard MUL Profile for Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle (Standard) - BV2 and Introduction Year.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 15 & 68 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - Background information
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 15 & 68 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - Stats
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 338 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - Record Sheet for vehicle includes Stats and capabilities.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 14-15 & 69 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle - BV
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 339 Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle (Original) - Record Sheet for the original version of the vehicle which includes its stats and BV2.
- ↑ [http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6699/shandra-advanced-scout-vehicle-original MUL Profile for Shandra Advanced Scout Vehicle (Original) - BV2 and Introduction Year.