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*; Fission : This [[Capellan Confederation]] experiment replaced the fusion engine with a [[fission engine]]. To make room for the engine, engineers removed the autocannon and replaced it with a third medium laser. They also increased protection by adding [[sponson turret]]s to the tank, each carries a [[vehicle flamer]] and a [[machine gun]]. The ammunition for these weapons is stored in the body. The fission-powered engine also carries an extra two and a half tons of armor.<ref name=XTRO:SWp12>''Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1'', p. 12</ref> | *; Fission : This [[Capellan Confederation]] experiment replaced the fusion engine with a [[fission engine]]. To make room for the engine, engineers removed the autocannon and replaced it with a third medium laser. They also increased protection by adding [[sponson turret]]s to the tank, each carries a [[vehicle flamer]] and a [[machine gun]]. The ammunition for these weapons is stored in the body. The fission-powered engine also carries an extra two and a half tons of armor.<ref name=XTRO:SWp12>''Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1'', p. 12</ref> | ||
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+ | *; Ultra : Produced by Red Devil under the auspices of the Lyran Commonwealth, the Ultra variant ups the craft's speed by 12.5% and replaces the weaponry with an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] and twin [[Medium Chemical Laser|medium chemical lasers]]. The machine gun is replaced by an anti-missile system, and a TAG unit provides additional potency as a reconnaissance unit. The whole tank is encased in [[reflective armor]] and equipped with [[CASE]]. BV (2.0) = 1,252<ref name=RG26>''Recognition Guide: ilClan Vol. 26'', p. 4</ref> | ||
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+ | *; Fusion : Produced as a gamble by Red Devil in the early 31st century, the use of a fusion engine made room for an AC/10 with two tons and ammo, plus an additional medium laser. BV (2.0) = 939<ref name=RG26 /> | ||
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+ | *; LAC : Like the Ultra variant, the LAC variant swaps the machine gun for an anti-missile system. The weaponry, however, is replaced by a [[Light Autocannon/5]] backed up by a pair of [[Medium Re-engineered Laser|medium re-engineered lasers]]. BV (2.0) = 960<ref name=RG26 /> | ||
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+ | *; C : Produced for a time by [[Clan Jade Falcon]], the Condor Heavy Hover Tank C features two [[ProtoMech Autocannon|ProtoMech Autocannons]], one in [[ProtoMech AC/8|grade 8]] and one in [[|ProtoMech AC/2|grade 2]]. Three medium chemical lasers supplement the firepower from the autocannons. BV (2.0) = 804<ref name=RG26 /> | ||
*;Condor Trans-Track : An experiment by the [[LCAF]], this version of the Condor sought to overcome the hovercraft's inability to traverse difficult terrain by adding an additional transportation method: A retractable tread system. The theory was that the hoverskirts would allow the Condor Trans-Track to rapidly cover open terrain, and the track system would allow it to cover rough terrain. Engineers had to remove armor and trade the AC/5 for an [[AC/2]] to free enough weight for the track system and additional controls. The retractable tread system wasn't successful, frequently jamming itself and rendering the tread system useless. The LCAF cancelled the project.<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 9</ref> | *;Condor Trans-Track : An experiment by the [[LCAF]], this version of the Condor sought to overcome the hovercraft's inability to traverse difficult terrain by adding an additional transportation method: A retractable tread system. The theory was that the hoverskirts would allow the Condor Trans-Track to rapidly cover open terrain, and the track system would allow it to cover rough terrain. Engineers had to remove armor and trade the AC/5 for an [[AC/2]] to free enough weight for the track system and additional controls. The retractable tread system wasn't successful, frequently jamming itself and rendering the tread system useless. The LCAF cancelled the project.<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 9</ref> | ||
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_17.pdf MWDA Swordsworn's Sgt. Gregory Lee - Condor Multi-Purpose Tank]'' | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_17.pdf MWDA Swordsworn's Sgt. Gregory Lee - Condor Multi-Purpose Tank]'' | ||
* ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan Vol. 26]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]'' |
Revision as of 09:40, 25 January 2023
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Condor | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Red Devil Industries[1] Quikscell Company Jalastar Aerospace [2][3] |
Production Year | 2564[4] |
Mission | Cavalry |
Type | Hover |
Cost | 1,217,000 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 50 tons |
Armor | StarSlab/9.5 Mk II |
Engine | Jones 165 ICE |
Speed | 129 km/h |
Crew | 2 |
Communications System | TharHes KR-A P/Com[5] |
Targeting Tracking System | TharHes Mars 1[5] |
Heat Sinks | 6 single |
Armament |
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BV (1.0) | 425[6] |
BV (2.0) | 653[1] |
Contents
Description
A heavy cavalry unit designed for rapid reaction to a shifting battle, the Condor is one of the few heavy hover tanks available. Although expensive to buy and to maintain, this immense hovercraft is capable of a flank speed of 129 km/h and a cruising speed of 86 km/h, making it one of the fastest vehicles in its weight class and as fast as the speediest 'Mechs and vehicles. Six tons of StarSlab/9.5 Mk II armor give the Condor considerable protection for its role, though the bulk is concentrated on the front and turret, notably weakening the sides.[1]
Introduced a few short years before the formation of the original Star League, the Condor remained one of Red Devil Industries main sellers for centuries and was widely distributed across the Inner Sphere, with the militaries of the Lyran Commonwealth, Federated Suns and Capellan Confederation fielding the majority during the Succession Wars. With the loss of Red Devil's factories with the capture of Pandora by Clan Jade Falcon in 3064, the design was secured by Quikscell Company, who developed an advanced new-tech refresh of the venerable and still highly popular design, even selling the unassembled components of the tank in kit form in effort to keep up with demand.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
Unlike tracked or wheeled vehicles of the same weight, the Condor is intended to attack enemies "on the fly" at medium ranges, carrying a GM Whirlwind Class 5 autocannon and a pair of Defiance B3M medium lasers in its turret. While many manufacturers are forced to buy the popular Defiance B3M medium laser at the going market rate, Red Devil actually builds their own under license. Originally, Defiance Industries declined to allow the company to do so, which led to Red Devil offering a bounty for used or slightly damaged lasers taken in combat to recondition and install on new Condors. When Defiance noticed that some of its flagship BattleMech designs, such as the Zeus, attracted undue fire from foes attempting to cash in on the bounty, they quickly relented. Not nearly as notable, the reliable SureFire MiniGun, mounted on the body, is intended as an anti-personnel weapon.[1]
Variants
- Davion
- A 2952 variant popular among AFFS units, House Davion forces generally strip both the lasers from the turret for two Autocannon/2s, with forty-five shots of ammunition per gun. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 577[7][8]
- Liao
- A 2878 variant sighted in House Liao space, the CCAF strip out the Whirlwind and opt for four medium lasers instead. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 765[9]
- Flamer
- This 3025 version of Condor changes the weapons array and adds armor. A vehicular Flamer is mounted fore and aft, each with a ton of ammunition. The turret contains a pair of Machine Guns and trio of medium lasers. BV (2.0) = 715[10]
- Upgrade
- Sharing only a minimal resemblance to the Red Devil model, the Condor rolling off Quikscell's Richvale production lines utilizes a wide range of advanced technology. Replacing the internal combustion engine with a more powerful Core Tek 215 XL fusion engine both greatly increases the Condor's speed while freeing up space to carry upgraded weapons array. Giving the Condor the long-range striking power required on the modern battlefield, the standard GM autocannon was replaced with an advanced Mydron Excel 5SG LB-X AC/5, boosting the ammunition carried to two tons to allow for the use of both standard and cluster munitions, while the lasers were dropped for a turret-mounted Valiant Abalest LRM 15-pack fed with two tons of reloads. Based on the experiences of the FedCom Civil War, an extra machine gun was added to the sole original. An upgrade to ten heat sinks and StarSlab/9.5 ferro-fibrous Mk II boost the Condor's staying power in battle. BV (1.0) = 546[11], BV (2.0) = 965[12][13]
- Upgrade (Laser)
- An attempt by Quikscell to reduce the Condor's dependence on ammunition based weaponry, this variant of the upgraded tank replaced the autocannon with a Cyclops extended-range large laser, with the remaining weight being used to add a turret-mounted anti-missile system, a Guardian ECM suite, and an additional ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 1,197[14][15]
- Laser
- Apparently a hybrid between the original Condor and the Condor Upgrade, this version uses a standard Fusion engine to provide power. The turret carries four ER medium lasers and three SRM-2 launchers with two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 977[16]
- Fission
- This Capellan Confederation experiment replaced the fusion engine with a fission engine. To make room for the engine, engineers removed the autocannon and replaced it with a third medium laser. They also increased protection by adding sponson turrets to the tank, each carries a vehicle flamer and a machine gun. The ammunition for these weapons is stored in the body. The fission-powered engine also carries an extra two and a half tons of armor.[17]
- Ultra
- Produced by Red Devil under the auspices of the Lyran Commonwealth, the Ultra variant ups the craft's speed by 12.5% and replaces the weaponry with an Ultra Autocannon/10 and twin medium chemical lasers. The machine gun is replaced by an anti-missile system, and a TAG unit provides additional potency as a reconnaissance unit. The whole tank is encased in reflective armor and equipped with CASE. BV (2.0) = 1,252[18]
- Fusion
- Produced as a gamble by Red Devil in the early 31st century, the use of a fusion engine made room for an AC/10 with two tons and ammo, plus an additional medium laser. BV (2.0) = 939[18]
- LAC
- Like the Ultra variant, the LAC variant swaps the machine gun for an anti-missile system. The weaponry, however, is replaced by a Light Autocannon/5 backed up by a pair of medium re-engineered lasers. BV (2.0) = 960[18]
- C
- Produced for a time by Clan Jade Falcon, the Condor Heavy Hover Tank C features two ProtoMech Autocannons, one in grade 8 and one in [[|ProtoMech AC/2|grade 2]]. Three medium chemical lasers supplement the firepower from the autocannons. BV (2.0) = 804[18]
- Condor Trans-Track
- An experiment by the LCAF, this version of the Condor sought to overcome the hovercraft's inability to traverse difficult terrain by adding an additional transportation method: A retractable tread system. The theory was that the hoverskirts would allow the Condor Trans-Track to rapidly cover open terrain, and the track system would allow it to cover rough terrain. Engineers had to remove armor and trade the AC/5 for an AC/2 to free enough weight for the track system and additional controls. The retractable tread system wasn't successful, frequently jamming itself and rendering the tread system useless. The LCAF cancelled the project.[19]
- Laser Upgrade
- This Dark Age variant uses a Fusion engine to power three Medium Re-Engineered Lasers in its turret. It is also protected by ferro-fibrous armor.[20] BV (2.0) = 752[21]
- Condor Multi-Purpose Tank (Standard plate)
- This Republic variant uses the failed Condor Trans-Track as a base chassis. It removes the lift skirts and other hover-related components in favor of a fifty ton tracked chassis. Equipped with an LB 5-X autocannon, LRM-15, and two machine guns, it serves in the Republic Standing Guard. It can reach a top speed of 96 km/h thanks to an XL Fusion engine.[22] This version is protected by six and a half tons of standard armor. BV (2.0) = 811[23]
- Condor Multi-Purpose Tank (Reactive)
- This version of the Condor Multi-Purpose tank offers weapons and performance identical to the standard armor protection version. The only difference is that this variant serves in front-line Republic commands and is protected by six and a half tons of Reactive Armor. BV (2.0) = 963[22]
Design Quirks
The Condor Heavy Hover Tank Fission variant is subject to the following Design Quirk:[17]
The Condor Trans-Track has following Design Quirks:[19]
- Bad Reputation
- Difficult to Maintain
- Illegal (Dual Motive System)
- Nonfunctional (Dual Motive System)
- Obsolete/3045
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Kondor.
Gallery
Original Condor from TRO:3026
Condor (Upgrade) from JHS:3070
Upgraded Condor from TRO:3075
Condor from RGilClan: vol. 26
Condor in urban terrain from CityTech
Condor from MWDA
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 60-61, "Condor Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 172, "Jalastar Aerospace"
- ↑ Objectives: Federated Suns, p. 28, "Jalastar Aerospace"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Condor (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 60, "Condor Heavy Hover Tank"
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 120
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 33
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 101
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p.103
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p.103
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 24
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 22
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 99
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 23
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 100
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 110
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1, p. 12
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 Recognition Guide: ilClan Vol. 26, p. 4
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles, p. 9
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145, p. 209
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 48
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1, p. 12
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1, p. 29
Bibliography
- CityTech
- CityTech, Second Edition
- Combat Operations
- Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles
- Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1
- Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1
- Master Unit List
- MWDA Stormhammers' dossier of Franz Spitzer
- MWDA Swordsworn's Sgt. Gregory Lee - Condor Multi-Purpose Tank
- Objectives: Federated Suns
- Recognition Guide: ilClan Vol. 26
- Record Sheets: 3039
- Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged
- Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: 3075
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge
- Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades
- Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I
- Technical Readout: 3026
- Technical Readout: 3026 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3075
- Technical Readout: 3145