Difference between revisions of "Goblin"

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| name = Goblin Medium Tank
 
| name = Goblin Medium Tank
 
| manufacturer = [[Johnston Industries]]
 
| manufacturer = [[Johnston Industries]]
| Mission = Medium
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| Mission = Infantry Transport
 
| Type = Tracked
 
| Type = Tracked
 
| mass = 45 tons
 
| mass = 45 tons
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| Crew = 3
 
| Crew = 3
 
| armament =  
 
| armament =  
*1x BlazeFire Systems [[Large Laser]]
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*1x [[Large Laser]]
*1x Johnston Minigun [[Machine Gun]]
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*1x [[Machine Gun]]
 
| BV (1.0) = 280
 
| BV (1.0) = 280
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| BV (2.0) = ???
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The distinguishing feature of the '''Goblin''' is its infantry bay, which is large enough to hold one squad or one support weapon team. This enables an infantry unit to either add their firepower to the tank's, or cover it in urban areas. The origin of the design is unknown, but it is known that Johnston Industries was producing the tank for [[House Davion]] late into the [[First Succession War]]. The Goblin is generally assumed to have been in action before that period however, in the time of the original [[Star League]].
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The distinguishing feature of the '''Goblin''' Medium Tank is its infantry bay, which is large enough to hold one squad or one support weapon team. This enables an infantry unit to either add their firepower to the tank's, or cover it in urban areas. The origin of the design is unknown, but it is known that Johnston Industries was producing the tank for [[House Davion]] late into the [[First Succession War]]. The Goblin is generally assumed to have been in action before that period however, in the time of the original [[Star League]].
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
The Goblin is armed with a BlazeFire Systems Large Laser as its main gun and a Johnston Minigun Machine Gun for anti-infantry purposes. While limited, this weapons loadout enables the Goblin to keep shooting throughout extended engagements.  
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The Goblin is armed with a BlazeFire Systems [[Large Laser]] as its main gun and a Johnston Minigun Machine Gun for anti-infantry purposes. While limited, this weapons loadout enables the Goblin to keep shooting throughout extended engagements.  
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*Some Goblins are known to have their Large Laser replaced with missile systems to increase its firepower.  
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* SRM - Some Goblins are known to have their Large Laser replaced with missile systems to increase their firepower. BV (1.0) = 371
  
*Upgrade - Though the Goblin remained a capable tank during its time in the Inner Sphere, the Clan Invasion prompted Johnston Industries to redesign it. A 180 FireHeart Fusion Engine replaces the LongWay I.C.E., enabling the infantry bay to be expanded. The new Goblin can now carry a full platoon into battle. In addition, the Large Laser is replaced with a Sutel Precision Line [[Large Pulse Laser]], and a Harpoon-6 [[SRM 6]] is added to increase its firepower. The redesign mounts two Johnston Miniguns, providing even more defense against infantry. Finally, an [[Anti-Missile System]] was installed to increase its survivability. Full production of this version, known as the Goblin Infantry Support Vehicle, began in [[3053]], though some prototypes saw action during the final months of the initial Clan Invasion.
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* Upgrade - Though the Goblin remained a capable tank during its time in the Inner Sphere, the [[Clan Invasion]] prompted Johnston Industries to redesign it. A 180 FireHeart [[Fusion Engine]] replaces the LongWay I.C.E., enabling the infantry bay to be expanded. The new Goblin can now carry a full platoon into battle. In addition, the Large Laser is replaced with a Sutel Precision Line [[Large Pulse Laser]], and a Harpoon-6 [[SRM 6]] is added to increase its firepower. The redesign mounts two Johnston Miniguns, providing even more defense against infantry. Finally, an [[Anti-Missile System]] was installed to increase its survivability. Full production of this version, known as the Goblin Infantry Support Vehicle, began in [[3053]], though some prototypes saw action during the final months of the initial Clan Invasion. BV (1.0) = 435
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*[[Combat Operations]], pg. 126
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3026]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3026]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3058]]
 
*[[Technical Readout: 3058]]
  
 
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Transport Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles]]

Revision as of 20:03, 23 June 2008

Goblin.jpg
Goblin Medium Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Johnston Industries
Mission Infantry Transport
Type Tracked
Technical specifications
Mass 45 tons
Armor ProtecTech 9 Standard
Engine 180 LongWay I.C.E.
Speed 64.8 km/h
Crew 3
Armament
BV (1.0) 280
BV (2.0) ???


Description

The distinguishing feature of the Goblin Medium Tank is its infantry bay, which is large enough to hold one squad or one support weapon team. This enables an infantry unit to either add their firepower to the tank's, or cover it in urban areas. The origin of the design is unknown, but it is known that Johnston Industries was producing the tank for House Davion late into the First Succession War. The Goblin is generally assumed to have been in action before that period however, in the time of the original Star League.

Armament

The Goblin is armed with a BlazeFire Systems Large Laser as its main gun and a Johnston Minigun Machine Gun for anti-infantry purposes. While limited, this weapons loadout enables the Goblin to keep shooting throughout extended engagements.

Variants

  • SRM - Some Goblins are known to have their Large Laser replaced with missile systems to increase their firepower. BV (1.0) = 371
  • Upgrade - Though the Goblin remained a capable tank during its time in the Inner Sphere, the Clan Invasion prompted Johnston Industries to redesign it. A 180 FireHeart Fusion Engine replaces the LongWay I.C.E., enabling the infantry bay to be expanded. The new Goblin can now carry a full platoon into battle. In addition, the Large Laser is replaced with a Sutel Precision Line Large Pulse Laser, and a Harpoon-6 SRM 6 is added to increase its firepower. The redesign mounts two Johnston Miniguns, providing even more defense against infantry. Finally, an Anti-Missile System was installed to increase its survivability. Full production of this version, known as the Goblin Infantry Support Vehicle, began in 3053, though some prototypes saw action during the final months of the initial Clan Invasion. BV (1.0) = 435

References