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| manufacturer = [[Krupp Armament Works]], [[Maxwell-Pulaski Motors]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 34</ref>
 
| Mission = Infantry Support Vehicle <br/> Ambusher <br/>Recon <br/> Headhunting <br/> Small Infantry Transport
 
| Mission = Infantry Support Vehicle <br/> Ambusher <br/>Recon <br/> Headhunting <br/> Small Infantry Transport
 
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Featuring fifteen and half tons of pod space, the Bola's fixed equipment includes a [[C3i Computer]], [[Guardian ECM Suite]], six ton capacity [[Infantry Compartment]] and ten [[heat sink]]s.
 
Featuring fifteen and half tons of pod space, the Bola's fixed equipment includes a [[C3i Computer]], [[Guardian ECM Suite]], six ton capacity [[Infantry Compartment]] and ten [[heat sink]]s.
 
  
 
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* Alt. Config. C ("Comminus") - Sniper configuration for the tank, the Comminus features a single [[Light Gauss Rifle]] with 32 rounds of ammunition.  The vehicle is given an [[Anti-Missile System]] to protect it from incoming missile attacks. It's ammo bay carries 12 rounds for the system. BV (2.0) - 1,005.
 
* Alt. Config. C ("Comminus") - Sniper configuration for the tank, the Comminus features a single [[Light Gauss Rifle]] with 32 rounds of ammunition.  The vehicle is given an [[Anti-Missile System]] to protect it from incoming missile attacks. It's ammo bay carries 12 rounds for the system. BV (2.0) - 1,005.
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==Variants==
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After the Word of Blake was defeated in the Jihad, Maxwell-Pulaski Motors modified the design slightly and produced it for the [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 34</ref> The main differences are the removal of Blakist features. The infantry bay was reduced to four tons, and the C3i system was replaced by a [[C3 Slave]] unit. The machine gun ammunition was reduced to a half-ton. All these changes increased the pod space available to the RAF Bollas by four and a half tons, but the turret can only mount fifteen tons of equipment. The Stealth Armor was retained, as was the Guardian ECM suite.
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===RAF Configurations===
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* Primary - The primary configuration uses a [[Rotary AC/5]] and twin [[MML-3]]s to provide long range firepower. A turret mounted [[TAG]] system allows the vehicle to call in precision artillery strikes. An extra machine gun provides extra anti-infantry protection. BV (2.0) = 1,243<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 34</ref>
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* Alternate Configuration A - This variant keeps the TAG system, but adds an [[Anti-Missile System]] to provide some active defense. A turret-mounted [[Light Gauss Rifle]] is paired with a [[Targeting Computer]] to create a long-range sniper tank. BV (2.0) = 1,059<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 35</ref>
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* Alternate Configuration B - In addition to the fixed C3 Slave, this variant carries a [[C3 Master]] computer to coordinate the fire of a lance. A pair of turret-mounted [[MML-7]]s allow the B configuration to rain down long range fire or unleash devastating short range firepower. A trio of [[Magshot]]s is mounted in the turret as well. BV (2.0) = 961<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 35</ref>
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* Alternate Configuration C - A [[Light AC/5]] provides the long range firepower for this configuration. A pair of [[Streak SRM-6]] missile launchers allows the Bolla C to inflict severe damage on an enemy who gets too close. Infantry are not safe from the additional Machine Gun mounted in the front. Like the A configuration, the Bolla C carries a TAG system to spot for precise artillery strikes. BV (2.0)  1,068<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 35</ref>
  
 
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Revision as of 10:28, 14 December 2010

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Bolla Stealth Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Krupp Armament Works, Maxwell-Pulaski Motors[1]
Mission Infantry Support Vehicle
Ambusher
Recon
Headhunting
Small Infantry Transport
Type OmniVehicle (Wheeled)
Cost 8,392,150 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 60
Armor Krupp Stealth (Armor)
Engine VOX 280 XL Fusion Engine
Speed 86 km/h
Crew 3
Armament

1 x Machine Gun
15.5 Ton pod space

BV (2.0) 968


Description

Word of Blake's Bolla Stealth Tank was designed during the early part of the Jihad as part of the Serpentus Series of OmniVehicles. The Bolla's inception was made possible from salvage of Capellan stealth vehicles in 3069 and first seen in combat in 3072.[2] The tank was design to support cybernetically enhanced infantry of the Manei Domini and produced by Krupp Armament Works on Terra.

The tank made its first appearance in combat on Galatea with elements of the 47th Shadow Division assisting pacification of the planet. The tank with its flexible omni-pod weaponry and its stealth capacities took allied mercenary forces by surprise during conflict. It proved to be invaluable in allowing the 11th Division to regroup during fighting outside Galatea City against coalition forces drive push Blake force from the planet.

Featuring fifteen and half tons of pod space, the Bola's fixed equipment includes a C3i Computer, Guardian ECM Suite, six ton capacity Infantry Compartment and ten heat sinks.

Armament

The Bola carries fixed front-mounted Volkers Machine Gun with a single ton of ammunition in all its configurations, its Omni Fitting only found in the Bola's turret. Intended for fire-support situations, the primary "Invictus" configuration includes two Multi-Missile Nine-Tube Launcher with three tons of ammunition and an additional machine gun mounted in the turret.


Alternate Configurations

  • Alt. Config. A ("Dominus") - The Dominus includes twin Light AC/5 Class Autocannons with forty rounds of ammunition shared between them. A single Heavy Flamer with 20 rounds of ammo is carried for anti-infantry support. BV (2.0) - 905
  • Alt. Config. B ("Infernus") - The Infernus configuration is built around a trio of Streak SRM 6 Launchers with 30 rounds of ammunition. BV (2.0) - 1,076
  • Alt. Config. C ("Comminus") - Sniper configuration for the tank, the Comminus features a single Light Gauss Rifle with 32 rounds of ammunition. The vehicle is given an Anti-Missile System to protect it from incoming missile attacks. It's ammo bay carries 12 rounds for the system. BV (2.0) - 1,005.

Variants

After the Word of Blake was defeated in the Jihad, Maxwell-Pulaski Motors modified the design slightly and produced it for the Republic of the Sphere.[3] The main differences are the removal of Blakist features. The infantry bay was reduced to four tons, and the C3i system was replaced by a C3 Slave unit. The machine gun ammunition was reduced to a half-ton. All these changes increased the pod space available to the RAF Bollas by four and a half tons, but the turret can only mount fifteen tons of equipment. The Stealth Armor was retained, as was the Guardian ECM suite.

RAF Configurations

  • Primary - The primary configuration uses a Rotary AC/5 and twin MML-3s to provide long range firepower. A turret mounted TAG system allows the vehicle to call in precision artillery strikes. An extra machine gun provides extra anti-infantry protection. BV (2.0) = 1,243[4]
  • Alternate Configuration B - In addition to the fixed C3 Slave, this variant carries a C3 Master computer to coordinate the fire of a lance. A pair of turret-mounted MML-7s allow the B configuration to rain down long range fire or unleash devastating short range firepower. A trio of Magshots is mounted in the turret as well. BV (2.0) = 961[6]
  • Alternate Configuration C - A Light AC/5 provides the long range firepower for this configuration. A pair of Streak SRM-6 missile launchers allows the Bolla C to inflict severe damage on an enemy who gets too close. Infantry are not safe from the additional Machine Gun mounted in the front. Like the A configuration, the Bolla C carries a TAG system to spot for precise artillery strikes. BV (2.0) 1,068[7]

References

  1. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 34
  2. Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 125, "Bolla Stealth Tank" record sheet: Tech Base, names, year
  3. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 34
  4. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 34
  5. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 35
  6. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 35
  7. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 35


Bibliography