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| − | | BV (1.0) = 325 | + | | BV (1.0) = 325<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = 608<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 168-169, "Thor Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 193</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Thor''' was created for the [[SLDF|Star League Defense Force]] in [[2680]] in response to a need for mobile fire support. Specifications called for a vehicle that could travel at speeds of 80km/h on flat terrain and carry the [[Thumper Artillery Piece]]. The SLDF's [[Quartermaster Command]] chose the Thor because it was the only submitted design that met the 80km/h specification and due to its advanced [[CASE]] protection system, which allowed the crew and vehicle to survive an ammunition explosion. The vehicle was criticized initially for being limited to certain terrain types due to its wheeled configuration, but the vehicle's advantages outweighed its drawbacks. | + | The '''Thor''' was created for the [[SLDF|Star League Defense Force]] in [[2680]] in response to a need for mobile fire support. Specifications called for a vehicle that could travel at speeds of 80km/h on flat terrain and carry the [[Thumper Artillery Piece]]. The SLDF's [[Quartermaster Command]] chose the Thor because it was the only submitted design that met the 80km/h specification and due to its advanced [[CASE]] protection system, which allowed the crew and vehicle to survive an ammunition explosion. The vehicle was criticized initially for being limited to certain terrain types due to its wheeled configuration, but the vehicle's advantages outweighed its drawbacks.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 104-105, "Thor Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 208-209, "Thor Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
| − | While the Thor cannot fire on the move, it can set up to fire in less than a minute and then move again in 30 seconds. An advanced trans-optical aiming system, used by spotters working with Thor artillery vehicles, allows for accurate fire over long range. The rate of fire of the Thor allows groups of them to level entire city blocks in a matter of minutes. While carrying 7.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, the vehicle relies on its speed for protection. | + | While the Thor cannot fire on the move, it can set up to fire in less than a minute and then move again in 30 seconds. An advanced trans-optical aiming system, used by spotters working with Thor artillery vehicles, allows for accurate fire over long range. The rate of fire of the Thor allows groups of them to level entire city blocks in a matter of minutes. While carrying 7.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, the vehicle relies on its speed for protection.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Star League & Succession War Eras=== | ===Star League & Succession War Eras=== | ||
| − | In [[2735]], [[Brooks Incorporated]] created a cheap knock-off of the Thor, named the [[Thumper (Combat Vehicle)|Thumper]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 58-59 | + | In [[2735]], [[Brooks Incorporated]] created a cheap knock-off of the Thor, named the [[Thumper (Combat Vehicle)|Thumper]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 58-59, "Thumper profile page". </ref> These vehicles were also deployed by SLDF and Succession States armies. The vehicle proved its worth during the [[Amaris Coup]]. Ulston Armor of [[Terra]], which was the primary builder of the Thor, was destroyed in [[2777]]. The war reduced the vehicle's numbers, while many would leave with [[Operation Exodus|Kerensky's Exodus Fleet]]. The remaining vehicles in the Inner Sphere were thought to be completely wiped out by the end of the [[Second Succession War]].<ref name=TRO3050U/> |
===Clan Invasion Era=== | ===Clan Invasion Era=== | ||
| − | Many of the Thors that took part in Operation Exodus became part of the Clan 2nd-line military units and were enhanced with advanced Clan technology. | + | Many of the Thors that took part in Operation Exodus became part of the Clan 2nd-line military units and were enhanced with advanced Clan technology.<ref name=TRO3050U/> |
| − | [[Comstar]] also had many of the vehicles stored on Terra's vast storage facilities, until the [[Battle of Tukayyid]] in [[3052]] when they were brought out of storage to fight. | + | [[Comstar]] also had many of the vehicles stored on Terra's vast storage facilities, until the [[Battle of Tukayyid]] in [[3052]] when they were brought out of storage to fight.<ref name=TRO3050U/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The vehicle mounts a 15 ton [[Thumper Artillery Piece]] with 40 rounds of ammunition. For self-defense purposes, the vehicle has two Medium Lasers mounted on a elevated turret just above the main body. | + | The vehicle mounts a 15 ton [[Thumper Artillery Piece]] with 40 rounds of ammunition. For self-defense purposes, the vehicle has two Medium Lasers mounted on a elevated turret just above the main body.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * ''C3i'' - Comstar refit of their vintage stockpile of Thors. Removing the Medium Lasers, the Thor is left with only the Thumper Artillery Piece and 40 rounds of Ammunition. The vehicle is enhanced with a [[C3i]] network computer to allow better communication with its [[Lance]], in case an enemy unit gets too close. BV (2.0) = 482<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 194</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ''Clan'' - Equipped with Clan technology, the Thor retains its original armament. It features two [[ER Medium Lasers|Clan ER Medium Lasers]] mounted in the overhang turret. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 830<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 195</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ''(AC) Version'' - This variant replaced the Thumper and medium lasers with an [[Autocannon/10]], 4 [[Machine Gun]]s, and 2 [[Rocket Launcher 20]]s. The autocannon was equipped with two tons of ammunition while the machine guns shared a single ton of ammo. BV (2.0) = 664<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 13</ref> |
==Vehicle Notes== | ==Vehicle Notes== | ||
| − | Not mentioned in the initial article, the Marksman article in the Technical Readout: 2750 mentions the Thor's full Name to be Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle.<ref>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 108-109 | + | Not mentioned in the initial article, the Marksman article in the Technical Readout: 2750 mentions the Thor's full Name to be Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle.<ref>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 108-109, "Marksman built due to the success of the Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle".</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[ | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Revision as of 18:08, 21 January 2012
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| Thor | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ulston Armor |
| Mission | Artillery Fire Support |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Cost | 1,911,225 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Armor | Ulston105 Ferro-Fibrous, CASE |
| Engine | 225 Fusion Engine |
| Speed | 81 Kph km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 325[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 608[2][3] |
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Description
The Thor was created for the Star League Defense Force in 2680 in response to a need for mobile fire support. Specifications called for a vehicle that could travel at speeds of 80km/h on flat terrain and carry the Thumper Artillery Piece. The SLDF's Quartermaster Command chose the Thor because it was the only submitted design that met the 80km/h specification and due to its advanced CASE protection system, which allowed the crew and vehicle to survive an ammunition explosion. The vehicle was criticized initially for being limited to certain terrain types due to its wheeled configuration, but the vehicle's advantages outweighed its drawbacks.[2][4][5]
While the Thor cannot fire on the move, it can set up to fire in less than a minute and then move again in 30 seconds. An advanced trans-optical aiming system, used by spotters working with Thor artillery vehicles, allows for accurate fire over long range. The rate of fire of the Thor allows groups of them to level entire city blocks in a matter of minutes. While carrying 7.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, the vehicle relies on its speed for protection.[2][4][5]
History
Star League & Succession War Eras
In 2735, Brooks Incorporated created a cheap knock-off of the Thor, named the Thumper.[6] These vehicles were also deployed by SLDF and Succession States armies. The vehicle proved its worth during the Amaris Coup. Ulston Armor of Terra, which was the primary builder of the Thor, was destroyed in 2777. The war reduced the vehicle's numbers, while many would leave with Kerensky's Exodus Fleet. The remaining vehicles in the Inner Sphere were thought to be completely wiped out by the end of the Second Succession War.[2]
Clan Invasion Era
Many of the Thors that took part in Operation Exodus became part of the Clan 2nd-line military units and were enhanced with advanced Clan technology.[2]
Comstar also had many of the vehicles stored on Terra's vast storage facilities, until the Battle of Tukayyid in 3052 when they were brought out of storage to fight.[2]
Armament
The vehicle mounts a 15 ton Thumper Artillery Piece with 40 rounds of ammunition. For self-defense purposes, the vehicle has two Medium Lasers mounted on a elevated turret just above the main body.[2][4][5]
Variants
- C3i - Comstar refit of their vintage stockpile of Thors. Removing the Medium Lasers, the Thor is left with only the Thumper Artillery Piece and 40 rounds of Ammunition. The vehicle is enhanced with a C3i network computer to allow better communication with its Lance, in case an enemy unit gets too close. BV (2.0) = 482[7]
- Clan - Equipped with Clan technology, the Thor retains its original armament. It features two Clan ER Medium Lasers mounted in the overhang turret. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 830[8]
- (AC) Version - This variant replaced the Thumper and medium lasers with an Autocannon/10, 4 Machine Guns, and 2 Rocket Launcher 20s. The autocannon was equipped with two tons of ammunition while the machine guns shared a single ton of ammo. BV (2.0) = 664[9]
Vehicle Notes
Not mentioned in the initial article, the Marksman article in the Technical Readout: 2750 mentions the Thor's full Name to be Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle.[10]
References
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 106
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 168-169, "Thor Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 193
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 104-105, "Thor Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, pp. 208-209, "Thor Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 58-59, "Thumper profile page".
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 194
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 195
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 13
- ↑ Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 108-109, "Marksman built due to the success of the Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle".