Von Luckner
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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 |
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| 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, as most vehicle-mounted reactors were been salvaged for 'Mechs during the Succession Wars. Few of these vehicles remain, but they are very lethal, weighing more than most 'Mechs as well as boasting 11 tons of armor and overwhelming firepower.
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 carries are heavily ammo-dependent, which gives it very little to fall back on in the event of a protracted battle. As well, the reloading system is susceptible to jamming, and missile reloads stored in the tank's hull are vulnerable to fires or critical hits.
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.
- Star League - In addition to the standard Von Luckner, the SLDF Royal Divisions also used a version that was equipped with a pair of LB 10-X Autocannons, four Streak SRM-2 missile launchers, a Small Pulse Laser, and added an Artemis IV FCS to the LRM 10. To make room for all this equipment, an XL Fusion Engine replaced the standard fusion engine. BV (2.0) = 1,261[1]
- VNL-K75N - This version of the Von Luckner is equipped with a forward firing MRM-20 and twin machine guns. The turret carries an Ultra AC/20, SRM-6 launcher, and a pair of Medium Lasers. BV (2.0)= 1,350[2]
References
- Combat Operations, p. 121