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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the [[VTOL]] design|short story by [[Ilsa Bick]]|Vector (short story)}} {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Vector.png | image = Vector.png | name = Vector | name = Vector | manufacturer = [[General Motors]] | manufacturer = [[General Motors]] − | production year = 2732 − | year reference = <ref name=MUL>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6768/vector-combat-support-vtol-standard Master Unit List: Vector Combat Support VTOL (Standard)]</ref> | Mission = Transport | Mission = Transport | Type = [[VTOL]] | Type = [[VTOL]] − | cost = + | cost = ???? − | Tech Base = | mass = 22 | mass = 22 − | armor = [[Mitchell Argon Ferro-Fibrous]] + | armor = Mitchell Argon [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] + | engine = LTV 125 [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] − | engine = [[LTV 125]] [[Fusion engine|fusion]] + | comsys = IrComm ICM-3200b − | speed = 194 + | T&T = Garret D6a II + | heat sinks = 10 + | speed = 129 kph (Cruising) <br/> 194 kph (Max) | Crew = 2 | Crew = 2 − | comsys = [[IrComm ICM-3200b]]+ | armament = 1x [[Small Pulse Laser]] <br/> 2x [[Medium Laser]]s − | T&T = [[Garret D6a II]]+ | BV (1.0) = ???? − | armament = + | BV (2.0) = 512<ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'' p. 152 "Vector Record Sheet"</ref> − * 1x [[small pulse laser]] − * 2x [[medium laser]] − | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 512<ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 152: "Vector Record Sheet"</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The [[Star League Defense Force]] requested the next generation of combat support [[VTOL]] in [[2708]]. It took more than two decades with hundreds of different people being involved and only finally getting realistic specifications laid out by [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]. It was finally awarded to [[General Motors]] who created a VTOL which could replace other VTOLs in their specific roles with one design which would simplify the replacement parts process. The design also incorporated a [[fusion engine]] to power the craft and the energy weapons which would eliminate the need for a fuel source and ammunition dependency.<ref name=HLoTV2p136>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', pp. 136–137: "Vector VTOL"</ref> + The [[Star League Defense Force]] requested the next generation of combat support [[VTOL]] in [[2708]]. It took more than two decades with hundreds of different people being involved and only finally getting realistic specifications laid out by [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]. It was finally awarded to [[General Motors]] who created a VTOL which could replace other VTOLs in their specific roles with one design which would simplify the replacement parts process. The design also incorporated a [[Fusion Engine]] to power the craft and the energy weapons which would eliminate the need for a fuel source and ammunition dependency.<ref name=HLoTV2p136>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'' pp. 136-137 "Vector VTOL"</ref> − By the middle of the twenty-eighth century, over ten thousand Vectors were manufactured allowing every infantry brigade in the SLDF to possess at least one battalion of the VTOL.<ref name=HLoTV2p136 /> + By the middle of the twenty-eight century, over ten thousand ''Vector''s were manufactured allowing every infantry brigade in the SLDF to possess at least one battalion of the VTOL.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> − The Vector proved itself time and time again during the [[Periphery Uprising]] and the [[Amaris Civil War]]. While the specialized VTOLs were grounded due to not having any spare parts around, the Vectors were able to keep flying due to the cannibalization of parts from other craft.<ref name=HLoTV2p136 /> + The ''Vector'' proved itself time and time again during the [[Periphery Uprising]] and the [[Amaris Civil War]]. While the specialized VTOLs were grounded due to not having any spare parts around, the ''Vector''s were able to keep flying due to the cannibalization of parts from other craft.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> − By the end of the twenty-ninth century, all surviving Vectors had been scrapped.<ref name=HLoTV2p136 /> + By the end of the twenty-ninth century, all surviving ''Vector''s were scrapped.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The primary configuration of the Vector was used for transporting a full infantry platoon. In order to achieve its primary purpose, it sported a nose-mounted Small Pulse Laser which was controlled by the helmet of the pilot and the gunner which allowed for suppressive fire while the two [[medium laser]]s mounted in the wings allowed for strafing runs against massed targets.<ref name=HLoTV2p136 /> + The primary configuration of the ''Vector'' was mainly used for infantry transport. In order to achieve its primary purpose, it sported a nose mounted small pulse laser which was controlled by the helmet of the pilot and the gunner which allowed for suppressive fire while the two medium lasers mounted in the wings allowed for strafing runs against massed targets.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Scout : The Scout Vector replaced the infantry seats in place for a [[Beagle active probe]] and added a [[Small Laser]] with [[Target Acquisition Gear]] in the nose.<ref name=HLoTV2p136 /> + *Scout - The Scout Vector replaced the infantry seats in place for a [[Beagle Active Probe]] and added a [[Small Laser]] with [[Target Acquisition Gear]] in the nose.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> − *; Electronic Warfare : The EW Vector replaced the infantry seats in place for a [[Guardian ECM suite]] and added a Small Laser with Target Acquisition Gear in the nose.<ref name=HLoTV2p136 /> + *Electronic Warfare - The EW Vector replaced the infantry seats in place for a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] and added a Small Laser with Target Acquisition Gear in the nose.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> − *; Attack : The Attack Vector replaced the weapons for those with a stronger punch. It contained a payload of a nose-mounted [[medium laser]] and a pair of [[SRM 4]] launchers on the wings.<ref name=HLoTV2p136 /> + *Attack - The Attack Vector replaced the weapons for those with a stronger punch. It contained a payload of a nose mounted [[Medium Laser]] and a pair of [[SRM 4]] launchers on the wings.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The Vector is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref name=HLoTV2p136 /> + The ''Vector'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref>: * [[Easy to Maintain]] * [[Easy to Maintain]] * [[Improved Communications]] * [[Improved Communications]] + ==References== ==References== Line 53:
Line 48: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'' + *''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]''
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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Vector.png | | image = Vector.png | ||
| name = Vector | | name = Vector | ||
| manufacturer = [[General Motors]] | | manufacturer = [[General Motors]] | ||
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| Mission = Transport | | Mission = Transport | ||
| Type = [[VTOL]] | | Type = [[VTOL]] | ||
| − | | cost = | + | | cost = ???? |
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| mass = 22 | | mass = 22 | ||
| − | | armor = [[ | + | | armor = Mitchell Argon [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | | | + | | engine = LTV 125 [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] |
| − | | | + | | comsys = IrComm ICM-3200b |
| − | | speed = 194 | + | | T&T = Garret D6a II |
| + | | heat sinks = 10 | ||
| + | | speed = 129 kph (Cruising) <br/> 194 kph (Max) | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| − | + | | armament = 1x [[Small Pulse Laser]] <br/> 2x [[Medium Laser]]s | |
| − | + | | BV (1.0) = ???? | |
| − | | armament = | + | | BV (2.0) = 512<ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'' p. 152 "Vector Record Sheet"</ref> |
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| − | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 512<ref>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The [[Star League Defense Force]] requested the next generation of combat support [[VTOL]] in [[2708]]. It took more than two decades with hundreds of different people being involved and only finally getting realistic specifications laid out by [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]. It was finally awarded to [[General Motors]] who created a VTOL which could replace other VTOLs in their specific roles with one design which would simplify the replacement parts process. The design also incorporated a [[ | + | The [[Star League Defense Force]] requested the next generation of combat support [[VTOL]] in [[2708]]. It took more than two decades with hundreds of different people being involved and only finally getting realistic specifications laid out by [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]. It was finally awarded to [[General Motors]] who created a VTOL which could replace other VTOLs in their specific roles with one design which would simplify the replacement parts process. The design also incorporated a [[Fusion Engine]] to power the craft and the energy weapons which would eliminate the need for a fuel source and ammunition dependency.<ref name=HLoTV2p136>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'' pp. 136-137 "Vector VTOL"</ref> |
| − | By the middle of the twenty- | + | By the middle of the twenty-eight century, over ten thousand ''Vector''s were manufactured allowing every infantry brigade in the SLDF to possess at least one battalion of the VTOL.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> |
| − | The Vector proved itself time and time again during the [[Periphery Uprising]] and the [[Amaris Civil War]]. While the specialized VTOLs were grounded due to not having any spare parts around, the | + | The ''Vector'' proved itself time and time again during the [[Periphery Uprising]] and the [[Amaris Civil War]]. While the specialized VTOLs were grounded due to not having any spare parts around, the ''Vector''s were able to keep flying due to the cannibalization of parts from other craft.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> |
| − | By the end of the twenty-ninth century, all surviving | + | By the end of the twenty-ninth century, all surviving ''Vector''s were scrapped.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The primary configuration of the Vector was used for | + | The primary configuration of the ''Vector'' was mainly used for infantry transport. In order to achieve its primary purpose, it sported a nose mounted small pulse laser which was controlled by the helmet of the pilot and the gunner which allowed for suppressive fire while the two medium lasers mounted in the wings allowed for strafing runs against massed targets.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *Scout - The Scout Vector replaced the infantry seats in place for a [[Beagle Active Probe]] and added a [[Small Laser]] with [[Target Acquisition Gear]] in the nose.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> |
| − | * | + | *Electronic Warfare - The EW Vector replaced the infantry seats in place for a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] and added a Small Laser with Target Acquisition Gear in the nose.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> |
| − | * | + | *Attack - The Attack Vector replaced the weapons for those with a stronger punch. It contained a payload of a nose mounted [[Medium Laser]] and a pair of [[SRM 4]] launchers on the wings.<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The Vector is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s | + | The ''Vector'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s<ref name=HLoTV2p136></ref>: |
* [[Easy to Maintain]] | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
* [[Improved Communications]] | * [[Improved Communications]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'' | + | *''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'' |