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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
Designed for the original [[Star League]] after the [[Reunification War]] as a [[BattleMech]] without legs, the '''Von Luckner''' is fully capable of blasting light 'Mechs to pieces. Named after Count Felix von Luckner of twentieth century [[Terra]], the Von Luckner is one of the few tanks to use a [[fusion engine]], most vehicle-mounted reactors having been salvaged for 'Mechs. Few of these vehicles remain, but they are lethal against light 'Mechs.
 
Designed for the original [[Star League]] after the [[Reunification War]] as a [[BattleMech]] without legs, the '''Von Luckner''' is fully capable of blasting light 'Mechs to pieces. Named after Count Felix von Luckner of twentieth century [[Terra]], the Von Luckner is one of the few tanks to use a [[fusion engine]], most vehicle-mounted reactors having been salvaged for 'Mechs. Few of these vehicles remain, but they are lethal against light 'Mechs.
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==Armament==
 
==Armament==
 
The Von Luckner mounts an impressive array of weaponry. Its main gun is a turret-mounted Armstrong [[Autocannon 20]], which can strip off more than a ton of armor in one salvo. A Holly [[LRM 10]] provides long range and indirect fire, while two Holly [[SRM 6]]s and a Dannel [[SRM 4]] adds to its close range punch. A Ramsey [[Machine Gun]] and Firestorm [[flamer]] provide anti-[[infantry]] capabilities. All these weapons means that the vehicle is heavily ammo-dependent, which gives it very little to fall back on in the event of a protracted battle.
 
The Von Luckner mounts an impressive array of weaponry. Its main gun is a turret-mounted Armstrong [[Autocannon 20]], which can strip off more than a ton of armor in one salvo. A Holly [[LRM 10]] provides long range and indirect fire, while two Holly [[SRM 6]]s and a Dannel [[SRM 4]] adds to its close range punch. A Ramsey [[Machine Gun]] and Firestorm [[flamer]] provide anti-[[infantry]] capabilities. All these weapons means that the vehicle is heavily ammo-dependent, which gives it very little to fall back on in the event of a protracted battle.
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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
[[House Davion]] has a number of Von Luckner variants, one of which removes some of the missile systems but adds an improved targeting and tracking system to the autocannon.
 
[[House Davion]] has a number of Von Luckner variants, one of which removes some of the missile systems but adds an improved targeting and tracking system to the autocannon.
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==References==
 
==References==
*[[Combat Operations]], pg. 121
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*[[Technical Readout: 3025]]
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*''Combat Operations'', p. 121
*[[Technical Readout: 3039]]
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==Bibliography==
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]

Revision as of 08:27, 27 March 2010

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Von Luckner Heavy Tank
Production information
Manufacturer HartfordCo Industries
Mission Close Range/Urban Combat
Type Tracked
Cost 3,692,500 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 75 tons
Armor Standard
Engine 225 VOX Fusion
Speed 54.0 km/h
Crew 5
Armament
BV (1.0) 663
BV (2.0) 1058


Description

Designed for the original Star League after the Reunification War as a BattleMech without legs, the Von Luckner is fully capable of blasting light 'Mechs to pieces. Named after Count Felix von Luckner of twentieth century Terra, the Von Luckner is one of the few tanks to use a fusion engine, most vehicle-mounted reactors having been salvaged for 'Mechs. Few of these vehicles remain, but they are lethal against light 'Mechs.


Armament

The Von Luckner mounts an impressive array of weaponry. Its main gun is a turret-mounted Armstrong Autocannon 20, which can strip off more than a ton of armor in one salvo. A Holly LRM 10 provides long range and indirect fire, while two Holly SRM 6s and a Dannel SRM 4 adds to its close range punch. A Ramsey Machine Gun and Firestorm flamer provide anti-infantry capabilities. All these weapons means that the vehicle is heavily ammo-dependent, which gives it very little to fall back on in the event of a protracted battle.


Variants

House Davion has a number of Von Luckner variants, one of which removes some of the missile systems but adds an improved targeting and tracking system to the autocannon.


References

  • Combat Operations, p. 121


Bibliography