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	*; Patton (Taurian) : Several Patton variants would undergo testing with the [[Taurian Concordat]] for use in hostile environments<ref name = "RG:iC27">"Recognition Guide: iClan, vol. 27", pp 10-11</ref>. The resulting design retains the Flamer and LRM-5 but mounts an LBX-10 and ER Medium Laser in place of the standard AC/10 and Small Laser. The Taurian variant also carries a Supercharger and Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor<ref name="RGiC RS">"Recognition Guide: iClan, vol. 27" pp 30 - 32</ref>. BV(2.0) = 1,213<ref name = "RGiC RS"/>.		*; Patton (Taurian) : Several Patton variants would undergo testing with the [[Taurian Concordat]] for use in hostile environments<ref name = "RG:iC27">"Recognition Guide: iClan, vol. 27", pp 10-11</ref>. The resulting design retains the Flamer and LRM-5 but mounts an LBX-10 and ER Medium Laser in place of the standard AC/10 and Small Laser. The Taurian variant also carries a Supercharger and Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor<ref name="RGiC RS">"Recognition Guide: iClan, vol. 27" pp 30 - 32</ref>. BV(2.0) = 1,213<ref name = "RGiC RS"/>.
−	*; Patton (XL) : Devised as a partnership between DefHes and GM, an engine swap to the [[GM 260 XL]] Fusion allowed this Patton variant to free up additional tonnage for various upgrades<ref name = "RG:iC27"/>. This variant mounts a Mydron Excel Ultra Type 10 Auto cannon, a  Holly MML5, a Martel-X Medium X-Pulse Laser, and a Hotshot Flamer for anti-infantry work. The Targeting & Tracking system is upgraded to a TharHes Mars 5 with Targeting Computer and Artemis IV. For protection this variant relies on its StarSlab/6 Ferro-Fibrous armor along with CASE protected ammunition bins carrying a single ton of MML ammunition and 3 tons of Ultra AC/10 ammunition. BV(2.0) = 1,278<ref name = "RGiC RS"/>.	+	*; Patton (XL) : Devised as a partnership between DefHes and GM, an engine swap to the GM 260 XL Fusion allowed this Patton variant to free up additional tonnage for various upgrades<ref name = "RG:iC27"/>. This variant mounts a Mydron Excel Ultra Type 10 Auto cannon, a  Holly MML5, a Martel-X Medium X-Pulse Laser, and a Hotshot Flamer for anti-infantry work. The Targeting & Tracking system is upgraded to a TharHes Mars 5 with Targeting Computer and Artemis IV. For protection this variant relies on its StarSlab/6 Ferro-Fibrous armor along with CASE protected ammunition bins carrying a single ton of MML ammunition and 3 tons of Ultra AC/10 ammunition. BV(2.0) = 1,278<ref name = "RGiC RS"/>.
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{{Update Needed|[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27]]}} {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Patton RGilClan v27.jpg | name = Patton Tank | manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]] | production year=3027 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2450/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mission = Close Range/Urban Combat | Type = Tracked | cost = 2,747,113 C-bills | mass = 65 tons | armor = [[Durallex Heavy]] | engine = [[Magna 260]]| | comsys = [[TharHes Muse 54-58K]] | T&T = [[TharHes Mars5]] | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | speed = 64.8 | Crew = 3 | armament = *1x [[Autocannon/10]] *1x [[LRM-5]] *1x [[Flamer]] *1x [[Small Laser]] | BV (1.0) = 961<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 120</ref> | BV (2.0) = 943 }} The '''Patton''' tank is a 65-ton armored combat vehicle, specializing in conventional armored warfare. Identical to its twin, the [[Rommel]], in every way but armament and armor configuration, the Patton has primarily served with the Lyran Commonwealth and the Lyran Alliance. ==Description== Designed concurrently with the [[Rommel]], [[Defiance Industries]] decided that a vehicle to replace 'Mechs was needed in the early 3000s. Since 'Mech production was nearly at a standstill, the ability to produce and field armored vehicles became a necessity no [[Successor State]] could ignore. Unlike the Rommel, which features a massive and powerful but short-ranged AC/20 as its main gun, the Patton mounts an AC/10, giving it twice the ammunition capacity and superior firing range while also enabling it to be fitted with more armor. The Patton is capable of fighting in short-ranged and urban environments, but is far more suited than the Rommel to engaging targets at medium to long range. ==Weapons and Equipment== The Patton uses a single [[Defiance Killer Type T]] [[Autocannon/10]] as its main armament. While not as able to cripple 'Mechs when compared to the Rommel's [[AC/20]], the Patton has a longer ranged AC/10 and 14.5T of armor. More armor than the Rommel, and indeed many mechs. The Patton adds a [[Coventry Five-Tube]] [[LRM-5]] for added punch at range. To deal with attacking infantry, a turret-mounted [[Defiance A5L]] [[Small Laser]], and a front-mounted [[Hotshot]] [[Flamer]] are included. ==Variants== *; Patton Ultra : This variant of the Patton replaces the standard weaponry with a turret-mounted [[Ultra AC/10]] and a pair of [[medium laser]]s to support it. For anti-infantry work, the Patton Ultra has three [[Machine Gun]]s: One covers the rear while the other two cover the front of the tank. BV (2.0) = 1,160<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 156</ref> *; Patton-SB : This version of the Patton was built with the intent of functioning in hostile environments like the vacuum of space. [[Environmental Sealing]] protects the crew from hostile environments. An [[XL fusion engine]] with [[Supercharger]] allows the Patton-SB to perform sprints of up to 86 km/h to reposition quickly. It retains the LRM-5, but replaces the other weaponry with a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s and a [[Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle]] with three tons of ammunition. The tank is protected by eleven and a half tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. BV (2.0) = 1,468<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 9</ref> *; Patton (Taurian) : Several Patton variants would undergo testing with the [[Taurian Concordat]] for use in hostile environments<ref name = "RG:iC27">"Recognition Guide: iClan, vol. 27", pp 10-11</ref>. The resulting design retains the Flamer and LRM-5 but mounts an LBX-10 and ER Medium Laser in place of the standard AC/10 and Small Laser. The Taurian variant also carries a Supercharger and Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor<ref name="RGiC RS">"Recognition Guide: iClan, vol. 27" pp 30 - 32</ref>. BV(2.0) = 1,213<ref name = "RGiC RS"/>. *; Patton (XL) : Devised as a partnership between DefHes and GM, an engine swap to the GM 260 XL Fusion allowed this Patton variant to free up additional tonnage for various upgrades<ref name = "RG:iC27"/>. This variant mounts a Mydron Excel Ultra Type 10 Auto cannon, a Holly MML5, a Martel-X Medium X-Pulse Laser, and a Hotshot Flamer for anti-infantry work. The Targeting & Tracking system is upgraded to a TharHes Mars 5 with Targeting Computer and Artemis IV. For protection this variant relies on its StarSlab/6 Ferro-Fibrous armor along with CASE protected ammunition bins carrying a single ton of MML ammunition and 3 tons of Ultra AC/10 ammunition. BV(2.0) = 1,278<ref name = "RGiC RS"/>. ==Design Quirks== The Patton-SB variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> * [[Prototype]] * [[Trailer Hitch]] Design Quirks for XL: * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] * [[Poor Targeting/Short Range]] ==Related Designs== * [[Rommel]] - The Rommel tank is built on the same chassis, but carries a massive [[Autocannon/20]]. While giving the Rommel significant short range firepower, backed up by an [[LRM-5]] and [[Small Laser]], the heavier weapon forces a reduction in armor to a still quite respectable 11 tons. * [[Axel]] - Produced in a Mark I and a Mark II version on [[Spittal]] by [[Benson and Bjorn]] since the inception of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], the Axel tanks are internal-combustion-engine variants of the Rommel and Patton designs, respectively.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 50, "Defense Industry"</ref> ==Gallery== <gallery> Rommel.jpg|Original Patton from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' Patton RGilClan v27.jpg|Patton from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27|RG:ilClan vol. 27]]'' Patton (McIntyre House Guard) FMPeriphery.jpg|[[McIntyre House Guard]] Patton from ''[[Field Manual: Periphery|FM:Periphery]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27]]'' [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:65 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Close Range Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles]]

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