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| name = Asshur Artillery Spotter
 
| name = Asshur Artillery Spotter
 
| manufacturer = Various
 
| manufacturer = Various
| production year=2893
 
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/133/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
 
| Mission = Spotter
 
| Mission = Spotter
 
| Type = Hover
 
| Type = Hover
 
| cost = 984,433 C-bills
 
| cost = 984,433 C-bills
| Tech Base = [[Clan]]
 
 
| mass = 20
 
| mass = 20
| armor = [[Compound JX2 Ferro-Fibrous]]
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| armor = Compound JX2 [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
| engine = [[Fusion 95]]
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| engine = Fusion 95
| comsys = [[Consolidated Type 2M]]
 
| T&T= [[Consolidated Type V TTS]]
 
| heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]
 
 
| speed = 151
 
| speed = 151
 
| Crew = 2
 
| Crew = 2
 
| armament =  
 
| armament =  
* 2x [[ER medium laser]]s
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*2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s
* 1x [[Streak SRM-6]]
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*1x [[Streak SRM-6]]
* 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]
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| BV (1.0) = 809<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. </ref>
| BV (1.0) = 809<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. </ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 16</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 930<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 57</ref>
| BV (2.0) = 930<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'',  pp. 36-37, "Asshur Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 57</ref>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Asshur Artillery Spotter''' is the lightest of the [[combat vehicle]]s produced during ilKhan [[Jerome Winson]]'s revitalization of the conventional forces of the [[Clans]]. Most vehicles had fallen by the wayside in favor of [['Mech]]s that could be piloted by individuals, thus assuring that the glory of victory was not shared. With the Clans' expansion into the [[Kerensky Cluster]], however, Winson understood that they would need more garrison forces. The Asshur still fills the niche of forward observer for many Clan garrison forces.<ref name=TRO3060/>
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The '''Asshur''' Artillery Spotter is the lightest of the [[combat vehicle]]s produced during ilKhan [[Jerome Winson]]'s revitalization of the conventional forces of the [[Clans]]. Most vehicles had fallen by the wayside in favor of [['Mech]]s that could be piloted by individuals, thus assuring that the glory of victory was not shared. With the Clans' expansion into the [[Kerensky Cluster]], however, Winson understood that they would need more garrison forces. The Asshur still fills the niche of forward observer for many Clan garrison forces.<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060,  pp. 32, 36-37, "Vehicle Profile"</ref>
  
The Asshur is a swift [[hovercraft]] that is designed to move quickly, using its speed as its primary defense. In the event that it comes under fire, only three tons of [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor protect it.<ref name=TRO3060/>  
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The Asshur is a swift [[hovercraft]] that is designed to move quickly, using its speed as its primary defense. In the event that it comes under fire, only three tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor protect it.<ref name=TRO3060/>  
  
==Weapons and Equipment==
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==Armament==
The Asshur's turret contains two [[Series 2b]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a [[Pattern J6]] [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher. These light weapons are potent nonetheless and a credible threat to other vehicles and lighter 'Mechs. The most potent threat from the hovertank, however, is its [[ICD Type 4]] [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] that can direct powerful homing artillery rounds from a friendly [[Arrow IV]] launcher.<ref name=TRO3060/>
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The Asshur's turret contains two Series 2b [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a Pattern J6 [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher. These light weapons are potent nonetheless and a credible threat to other vehicles and lighter 'Mechs. The most potent threat from the hovertank, however, is its ICD Type 4 [[TAG]] that can direct powerful homing artillery rounds from a friendly [[Arrow IV]] launcher.<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;Reconnaissance : This variant of the Asshur was introduced during the [[Succession Wars era]]. While still retaining the ER Medium Lasers, the vehicle's [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] is substituted for a pair of [[Machine Guns]] with a half ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 952<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 58</ref>
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* Reconnaissance - This variant of the Asshur was introduced during the [[Succession Wars era]]. While still retaining the ER Medium Lasers, the vehicle's [[TAG]] is substituted for a pair of [[Machine Guns]] with a half ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 952<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unbridged'', p. 58 - Early Recon variant of the Asshur.</ref>
  
*;Proto AC : This is a [[Jihad|Jihad era]] version of the Recon variant of the Asshur. All weaponry has been replaced with a single [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] [[ProtoMech Autocannon/8]]. The vehicle carries ten rounds of ammunition and has a slight increase in its armor protection.  In place of the vehicle's Fusion Engine, the vehicle has been fitted with a [[fuel cell]] engine instead. BV (2.0) = 333<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 59</ref>
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* Proto AC - This is a [[Jihad|Jihad era]] version of the Recon variant of the Asshur. All weaponry has been replaced with a single [[Advanced Technology]] [[Proto AC|Proto Mech Autocannon]]. The vehicle carries ten rounds of ammunition and has a slight increase in its armor protection.  In place of the vehicle's Fusion Engine, the vehicle has been fitted with a [[Fuel Cell]] engine instead. BV (2.0) = 333<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 59</ref>
 
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
File:Asshur.gif|Original ''Asshur'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''
 
</gallery>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
 
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
  
  
[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Asshur]]
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:20 ton Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:20 ton Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Clan General Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles]]
[[Category:Clan Blood Spirit Combat Vehicles]]
 

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