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Line 2: | image = [[image:Longtom.jpg|191px]] | image = [[image:Longtom.jpg|191px]] | Name = Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery | Name = Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery − | Manufacturer = [[Terran Hegemony]]<ref name=XTRPv5p12>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5'', p. 12: "Self-Propelled Artillery"</ref> + | Manufacturer = [[Terran Hegemony]] | Use = Artillery Fire Support | Use = Artillery Fire Support | Tech Base = [[Primitive Technology|Primitive]] | Tech Base = [[Primitive Technology|Primitive]] Line 9:
Line 9: | Introduced = [[2321]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7414/apostle-self-propelled-artillery MUL Profile for Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery - BV2, Introduction and Alpha Strike Data Card]</ref> | Introduced = [[2321]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7414/apostle-self-propelled-artillery MUL Profile for Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery - BV2, Introduction and Alpha Strike Data Card]</ref> | Equipment Rating = C/C-F-X | Equipment Rating = C/C-F-X − | Mass = 80 tons + | Mass = 80 − | Cruise = 32 km/h + | Speed = 3 − | Flank = 54 km/h + | Top Speed = 5 + | Station Keeping Thrust = + | Structural Integrity = | Power Plant = [[ICE]] | Power Plant = [[ICE]] − | Fuel (Type/Range) = 1,090 km + | Fuel (Type/Range) = 1090 km (3 Ton) | comsys = Unspecified | comsys = Unspecified − | Fire Control System = [[Advanced Fire Control|Advanced]] + | T&T = [[Advanced Fire Control]] − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = <br> − * 1x [[Thumper artillery piece]] + *1x [[Thumper Artillery Piece]] − * 1x [[small laser]] + *1x [[Small Laser]] − | Heat Sinks = 1 [[Heat Sink|single]] + | Heat Sinks = 1 − | Armor = unspecified + | Armor = [[BAR|BAR-6]] − | BAR = [[BAR|6]]+ | Crew = <br> − | Crew = 10 + * '''Total Crew''' − * 2 officers + *2 Officer − * 2 enlisted/non-rated + *2 Enlisted/Non-Rated − * 6 gunners + *6 Gunner | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 387<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5'', p. 29: "Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery" record sheet</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 387<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5'', pp. 12,28 Apostle/Record Sheet - Battle value 2 noted on record sheet.</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Apostle''' was an early self-propelled artillery tracked [[support vehicle]] which served in the [[Terran Hegemony]]. It was designed to provide very-long-range fire support for troops in the field. + The '''Apostle''' was an early Self-Propelled Artillery Tracked [[Support Vehicle]] which served in [[Terran Hegemony]]. It was designed to provide long range fire-support for troops in the field from a considerable distance. ===History=== ===History=== − Created as two self-propelled artillery vehicles used to replace old and outdated equipment once used by the Terran Alliance, the Apostle and its smaller cousin the Reaper were part of the efforts made by Terran Hegemony Commanding General [[Field Marshal]] [[Mears Coblitz]] to modernize the Hegemony's Artillery Corps. It would be assigned to battalion-size artillery formations supporting HAF Divisions. + Created as one of two Self-Propelled artillery vehicles used to replace old and outdated equipment once used by the Terran Alliance. The Apostle and it's smaller Reaper were part of the efforts made by Terran Hegemony Commanding Generals, [[Field Marshal]] [[Mears Coblitz]]. It would be assigned to artillery battalion-size formations supporting HAF Divisions. − The Apostle first saw combat during the later part of [[Terra]]'s [[Campaign of Persuasion]]. Due to the rapid technological advancements of the era, the vehicle was considered obsolete by [[2485]], and replaced with more modern units. + The Apostle first saw combat during the later part of [[Terra]]'s [[Campaign of Persuasion|Campaigns of Persuasion]]. Eventually with changing of technology, the vehicle was rendered obsoleted by [[2485]] and replaced with more modern units. − A few examples of the Apostle would remain into the [[thirty-first century]], at the dawn of the [[Dark Age]]. These few remaining relics would serve simply as ceremonial vehicles on [[New Earth]] and [[Terra]].<ref name=XTRPv5p12 /> + A few examples of the Apostle would remain by the [[31st Century|Thirty-Second century], at the dawn of the early [[Dark Age]] era. These few remaining relics would server simply as ceremonial vehicles found on [[New Earth]] and [[Terra]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5'', p. 12 Apostle - Background information.</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The Apostle was constructed with what would be considered in later eras as [[Primitive Technology]]. It was powered by an [[internal combustion engine]] with three tons of fuel, giving a range of nearly 1,100 kilometers. As the vehicle was never intended to fight on the front lines, it was given a modest amount of armor protection consisting of 5 tons of BAR 6 armor to protect it.<ref name=XTRPv5p12 /> + The Apostle was constructed what would be later eras as [[Primitive Technology]]. It was powered by an [[Internal Combustion Engine]] with three tons of fuel. The vehicle was never intended fight on the frontlines, it was given a modest amount of armor protection consisting of 5 tons of BAR 6 Armor to safeguard it.<ref name="XTRO:PV5p12"/> − The Apostle's main weapon was its [[Sniper artillery piece]] with three tons of ammunition, enough for thirty rounds of fire. The gun was guided by [[advanced fire control]] used to fire on enemy forces downrange. Different types of ammunition can be carried should the need be called on. The vehicle's only other weapon is a front-mounted [[small laser]].<ref name=XTRPv5p12 /> + The Apostle's main weapon was its [[Sniper Artillery Piece]] with three tons of ammunition. The gun was guided by an [[Advanced Fire Control]] used to fire on enemy forces downrange. Different types of ammunition can be carried should the need be called on. The vehicle's only other weapon is a front-mounted [[Small Laser]].<ref name="XTRO:PV5p12">''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5'', p. 12 Apostle - Weaponry and other attributes.</ref> − The Apostle features a tractor chassis. + ==Notes== + *The image of the Apostle was re-purposed from the later [[Mobile Long Tom]]. These vehicles are not related, but only share same image. Repurposing images for different items is common in the ''Experimental Technical Readout'' series due to the costs of commissioning new art. ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery vehicle has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRPv5p12 /> + The Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery vehicle has the following [[Design Quirks]]: − * [[Improved Communications]] + *[[Improved Communications]] − * [[Obsolete|Obsolete (2485)]] + *[[Obsolete|Obsolete (2485)]] ==Alpha Strike== ==Alpha Strike== This is a direct link to the [[MUL]] page for the Alpha Strike cards: This is a direct link to the [[MUL]] page for the Alpha Strike cards: − * [http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Card/7414?skill=4 Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery] + *[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Card/7414?skill=4 Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery] − − ==Notes== − * The image of the Apostle was repurposed from the later [[Mobile Long Tom]]. These vehicles are not related, sharing only the same image. Repurposing images for different items is common in the Experimental Technical Readout series due to the cost of commissioning new art. ==References== ==References== Line 66:
Line 66: * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − − [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:Assault Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:80 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:80 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] [[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] [[Category:Artillery Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Artillery Combat Vehicles]] + [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:SLDF Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:SLDF Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Terran Hegemony Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Terran Hegemony Combat Vehicles]] − + [[Category:Primitive Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Support Vehicles]] [[Category:Support Vehicles]] [[Category:Tracked Support Vehicles]] [[Category:Tracked Support Vehicles]]
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| Name = Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery | | Name = Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Terran Hegemony]] | + | | Manufacturer = [[Terran Hegemony]] |
| Use = Artillery Fire Support | | Use = Artillery Fire Support | ||
| Tech Base = [[Primitive Technology|Primitive]] | | Tech Base = [[Primitive Technology|Primitive]] | ||
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| Introduced = [[2321]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7414/apostle-self-propelled-artillery MUL Profile for Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery - BV2, Introduction and Alpha Strike Data Card]</ref> | | Introduced = [[2321]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7414/apostle-self-propelled-artillery MUL Profile for Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery - BV2, Introduction and Alpha Strike Data Card]</ref> | ||
| Equipment Rating = C/C-F-X | | Equipment Rating = C/C-F-X | ||
| − | | Mass = 80 | + | | Mass = 80 |
| − | | | + | | Speed = 3 |
| − | | | + | | Top Speed = 5 |
| + | | Station Keeping Thrust = | ||
| + | | Structural Integrity = | ||
| Power Plant = [[ICE]] | | Power Plant = [[ICE]] | ||
| − | | Fuel (Type/Range) = | + | | Fuel (Type/Range) = 1090 km (3 Ton) |
| comsys = Unspecified | | comsys = Unspecified | ||
| − | | | + | | T&T = [[Advanced Fire Control]] |
| − | | Armament = < | + | | Armament = <br> |
| − | * 1x [[Thumper | + | *1x [[Thumper Artillery Piece]] |
| − | * 1x [[ | + | *1x [[Small Laser]] |
| − | | Heat Sinks = 1 | + | | Heat Sinks = 1 |
| − | | Armor | + | | Armor = [[BAR|BAR-6]] |
| − | + | | Crew = <br> | |
| − | | Crew = | + | * '''Total Crew''' |
| − | * 2 | + | *2 Officer |
| − | * 2 | + | *2 Enlisted/Non-Rated |
| − | * 6 | + | *6 Gunner |
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 387<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5'', | + | | BV (2.0) = 387<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5'', pp. 12,28 Apostle/Record Sheet - Battle value 2 noted on record sheet.</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Apostle''' was an early | + | The '''Apostle''' was an early Self-Propelled Artillery Tracked [[Support Vehicle]] which served in [[Terran Hegemony]]. It was designed to provide long range fire-support for troops in the field from a considerable distance. |
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
| − | Created as two | + | Created as one of two Self-Propelled artillery vehicles used to replace old and outdated equipment once used by the Terran Alliance. The Apostle and it's smaller Reaper were part of the efforts made by Terran Hegemony Commanding Generals, [[Field Marshal]] [[Mears Coblitz]]. It would be assigned to artillery battalion-size formations supporting HAF Divisions. |
| − | The Apostle first saw combat during the later part of [[Terra]]'s [[Campaign of Persuasion]]. | + | The Apostle first saw combat during the later part of [[Terra]]'s [[Campaign of Persuasion|Campaigns of Persuasion]]. Eventually with changing of technology, the vehicle was rendered obsoleted by [[2485]] and replaced with more modern units. |
| − | A few examples of the Apostle would remain | + | A few examples of the Apostle would remain by the [[31st Century|Thirty-Second century], at the dawn of the early [[Dark Age]] era. These few remaining relics would server simply as ceremonial vehicles found on [[New Earth]] and [[Terra]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5'', p. 12 Apostle - Background information.</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Apostle was constructed | + | The Apostle was constructed what would be later eras as [[Primitive Technology]]. It was powered by an [[Internal Combustion Engine]] with three tons of fuel. The vehicle was never intended fight on the frontlines, it was given a modest amount of armor protection consisting of 5 tons of BAR 6 Armor to safeguard it.<ref name="XTRO:PV5p12"/> |
| − | The Apostle's main weapon was its [[Sniper | + | The Apostle's main weapon was its [[Sniper Artillery Piece]] with three tons of ammunition. The gun was guided by an [[Advanced Fire Control]] used to fire on enemy forces downrange. Different types of ammunition can be carried should the need be called on. The vehicle's only other weapon is a front-mounted [[Small Laser]].<ref name="XTRO:PV5p12">''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5'', p. 12 Apostle - Weaponry and other attributes.</ref> |
| − | The Apostle | + | ==Notes== |
| + | *The image of the Apostle was re-purposed from the later [[Mobile Long Tom]]. These vehicles are not related, but only share same image. Repurposing images for different items is common in the ''Experimental Technical Readout'' series due to the costs of commissioning new art. | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery vehicle has the following [[Design Quirks]]: | + | The Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery vehicle has the following [[Design Quirks]]: |
| − | * [[Improved Communications]] | + | *[[Improved Communications]] |
| − | * [[Obsolete|Obsolete (2485)]] | + | *[[Obsolete|Obsolete (2485)]] |
==Alpha Strike== | ==Alpha Strike== | ||
This is a direct link to the [[MUL]] page for the Alpha Strike cards: | This is a direct link to the [[MUL]] page for the Alpha Strike cards: | ||
| − | * [http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Card/7414?skill=4 Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery] | + | *[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Card/7414?skill=4 Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery] |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
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[[Category:80 ton Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:80 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] | [[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] | ||
[[Category:Artillery Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Artillery Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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[[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:SLDF Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:SLDF Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Terran Hegemony Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Terran Hegemony Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Primitive Combat Vehicles]] | |
[[Category:Support Vehicles]] | [[Category:Support Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Tracked Support Vehicles]] | [[Category:Tracked Support Vehicles]] | ||