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| image = Alacorn.jpg | | image = Alacorn.jpg | ||
| name = Alacorn Mk VI | | name = Alacorn Mk VI | ||
+ | | production year=2590 | ||
+ | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/25/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| manufacturer = [[New Earth Trading Company]] | | manufacturer = [[New Earth Trading Company]] | ||
| Mission = Heavy Tank | | Mission = Heavy Tank | ||
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
− | | mass = 95 | + | | cost = 16,609,126 C-bills |
− | | armor = | + | | mass = 95 tons |
− | | engine = Pitban 285 | + | | armor = [[StarGuard Type VH]] |
+ | | engine = [[Pitban 285 XL]] | ||
+ | | comsys = [[CeresCom Recon Model 21-RS]] | ||
+ | | T&T = [[TharHes Digital Scanlok 347]] | ||
+ | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| speed = 54 | | speed = 54 | ||
| Crew = 7 | | Crew = 7 | ||
− | | armament = | + | | armament = 3x [[Gauss rifle]] |
− | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = 1,372<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> |
− | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,850<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 221</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
− | Developed by the [[New Earth Trading Company]] in [[2587]], the '''Alacorn''' attracted a reputation in the [[SLDF]] as an effective and dependable tank. Deployed throughout the [[Periphery]], General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] was reported to have taken hundreds of them during the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]]. Production continued until the start of the [[Second Succession War]] when its advanced components could no longer be manufactured and the design disappeared outside of [[ComStar]]'s stockpiles. New Earth were eventually able to restart production in [[3055]] with the [[Federated Commonwealth]] snapping up the majority produced. | + | Developed by the [[New Earth Trading Company]] in [[2587]], the '''Alacorn''' attracted a reputation in the [[SLDF]] as an effective and dependable tank. Deployed throughout the [[Periphery]], General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] was reported to have taken hundreds of them during the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]]. Production continued until the start of the [[Second Succession War]] when its advanced components could no longer be manufactured and the design disappeared outside of [[ComStar]]'s stockpiles. New Earth were eventually able to restart production in [[3055]] with the [[Federated Commonwealth]] snapping up the majority produced.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 74-75 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 202-203 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
− | The heavy offensive | + | The design is popular with [[mercenary unit]]s and minor powers who can't afford [[BattleMech]]s, because of its heavy offensive weaponry and thirteen tons of armor; however, this payload is only possible through the use of an expensive and fragile Pitban 285 [[XL engine]]. The Alacorn's popularity also received an unexpected boost when its crews discovered that the unique truncated pyramid can of the popular [[Federated Suns]] [[Pharaoh beer]] was the perfect track tension gauge. As only a freshly opened can has the exact measurement required, Alacorn crews are renowned for making frequent and extremely thorough track maintenance checks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 74-75 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 202-203 - "Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
− | == | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
− | The three turret-mounted Norse-Storm [[Gauss | + | The three turret-mounted Norse-Storm [[Gauss rifle]]s allow the Alacorn to unleash devastating barrages at range, with five tons of reloads offering excellent endurance in combat. |
− | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
− | * '' | + | *; Mk I : Introduced in [[2561]], the Mk I Alacorn was equipped with a trio of [[AC/10]]s with five tons of ammunition. Equipped with a standard fusion engine, it was protected by ten and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], but manufacturing flaws left the armor brittle. The [[Terran Hegemony Armed Forces]] were interested, but the armor issue was a deal-breaker.<ref name=xtrop3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3'', p. 11</ref> |
− | * | + | |
− | * | + | *;Mk II : The Mk II Alacorn was another design prototype introduced alongside the Mk I. Though it used the same engine and chassis as the Mk I, the Mk II carried three [[AC/20]]s in its turret. It only carried three tons of ammunition however, and to make room for the heavier guns the armor protection was reduced to six tons. This resulted in a vehicle with a much shorter effective range, meaning it had to close with enemy forces, but the machine lacked the armor to survive a close-up fight. The Mk II never entered production.<ref name=xtrop3/> |
+ | |||
+ | *;Mk III : An early and poorly received model from [[2587]] developed prior to the invention of the Gauss Rifle, the Mk III carries a rather mundane payload for three [[AC/10]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,432<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 222</ref> | ||
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+ | *;Mk IV : Another prototype developed shortly after the Mk III in [[2588]], this variant was outfitted with the ultimate big-gun of its era: a trio of [[AC/20]]s. It saw a limited production run.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 202</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,400<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 223</ref> | ||
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+ | *;Mk VII : A [[3063]] variant developed after the Alacorn's revival and taking the Mk VI's gauss rifle weapon load to the next level, the Mk VII features a pair of mammoth Defiance Hammerfist [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]s with 6 tons of ammo for each weapon. BV (2.0) = 2,163<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 224</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Design Quirks == | ||
+ | The Mk. I Alacorn and Mk. II Alacorn variants are subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=xtrop3/> | ||
+ | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
+ | * [[Improved Communications]] | ||
+ | * [[Poor Performance]] | ||
+ | * [[Trailer Hitch]] | ||
+ | * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2587]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Gallery== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:Alacorn.jpg|Original ''Alacorn'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | == References == | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Bibliography == | ||
+ | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:37, 25 December 2023
Alacorn Mk VI | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | New Earth Trading Company |
Production Year | 2590[1] |
Mission | Heavy Tank |
Type | Tracked |
Cost | 16,609,126 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 95 tons |
Armor | StarGuard Type VH |
Engine | Pitban 285 XL |
Speed | 54 km/h |
Crew | 7 |
Communications System | CeresCom Recon Model 21-RS |
Targeting Tracking System | TharHes Digital Scanlok 347 |
Heat Sinks | 10 single |
Armament |
3x Gauss rifle |
BV (1.0) | 1,372[2] |
BV (2.0) | 1,850[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Developed by the New Earth Trading Company in 2587, the Alacorn attracted a reputation in the SLDF as an effective and dependable tank. Deployed throughout the Periphery, General Aleksandr Kerensky was reported to have taken hundreds of them during the Exodus. Production continued until the start of the Second Succession War when its advanced components could no longer be manufactured and the design disappeared outside of ComStar's stockpiles. New Earth were eventually able to restart production in 3055 with the Federated Commonwealth snapping up the majority produced.[4][5]
The design is popular with mercenary units and minor powers who can't afford BattleMechs, because of its heavy offensive weaponry and thirteen tons of armor; however, this payload is only possible through the use of an expensive and fragile Pitban 285 XL engine. The Alacorn's popularity also received an unexpected boost when its crews discovered that the unique truncated pyramid can of the popular Federated Suns Pharaoh beer was the perfect track tension gauge. As only a freshly opened can has the exact measurement required, Alacorn crews are renowned for making frequent and extremely thorough track maintenance checks.[6][7]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The three turret-mounted Norse-Storm Gauss rifles allow the Alacorn to unleash devastating barrages at range, with five tons of reloads offering excellent endurance in combat.
Variants[edit]
- Mk I
- Introduced in 2561, the Mk I Alacorn was equipped with a trio of AC/10s with five tons of ammunition. Equipped with a standard fusion engine, it was protected by ten and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor, but manufacturing flaws left the armor brittle. The Terran Hegemony Armed Forces were interested, but the armor issue was a deal-breaker.[8]
- Mk II
- The Mk II Alacorn was another design prototype introduced alongside the Mk I. Though it used the same engine and chassis as the Mk I, the Mk II carried three AC/20s in its turret. It only carried three tons of ammunition however, and to make room for the heavier guns the armor protection was reduced to six tons. This resulted in a vehicle with a much shorter effective range, meaning it had to close with enemy forces, but the machine lacked the armor to survive a close-up fight. The Mk II never entered production.[8]
- Mk VII
- A 3063 variant developed after the Alacorn's revival and taking the Mk VI's gauss rifle weapon load to the next level, the Mk VII features a pair of mammoth Defiance Hammerfist Heavy Gauss Rifles with 6 tons of ammo for each weapon. BV (2.0) = 2,163[12]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Mk. I Alacorn and Mk. II Alacorn variants are subject to the following Design Quirks:[8]
Gallery[edit]
Original Alacorn from TRO:3058
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Alacorn
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 106
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 221
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, pp. 74-75 - "Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 202-203 - "Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, pp. 74-75 - "Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 202-203 - "Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3, p. 11
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 222
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 202
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 223
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 224