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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
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| image = Cavalry VTOL.jpg
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| image = Cavalry VTOL TRO3058.jpg
 
| name = Cavalry Attack Helicopter
 
| name = Cavalry Attack Helicopter
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| manufacturer = [[Michaelson Heavy Industries]]
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| model = Standard
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| manufacturer = [[Michaelson Heavy Industries]] <ref>''Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade'' p.62 </ref>
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| production year=3054
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/506/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Mission = Anti-vehicle <br/> hunter/killer  
 
| Mission = Anti-vehicle <br/> hunter/killer  
 
| Type = VTOL
 
| Type = VTOL
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| Cost = ???
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| Cost = 705,528{{cn}}
 
| mass = 25 tons
 
| mass = 25 tons
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| armor = Star Slab/3
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| armor = [[StarSlab/3]]
 
| engine = Michaelson 110 [[ICE|Internal Combustion]]
 
| engine = Michaelson 110 [[ICE|Internal Combustion]]
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| comsys = [[Garret Supremesound]]
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| T&T = [[Garret D2j]]
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| heat sinks = None
 
| speed = 162
 
| speed = 162
 
| Crew = 2
 
| Crew = 2
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| armament = [[SRM 6]] <br/> 3 x [[SRM 2]]
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| armament =  
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| BV (1.0) = ???
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* 1x [[SRM 6]]
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| BV (2.0) = 632
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* 3x [[SRM 2]]
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| BV (1.0) = 632<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 75</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 503<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 20</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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The Cavalry Attack Helicopter was introduced service in [[3054]], by [[Michaelson Heavy Industries]]. The helicopter was designed for hit-and-run engagements rather than frontline combat situations. This was due in part of its ammunition supply running low in prolonged battles.
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Introduced in [[3054]], the '''Cavalry Attack Helicopter''' was one of a number of [[VTOL]]s developed to fight the [[Clans]] by [[Michaelson Heavy Industries]]. Designed for hit-and-run engagements rather than front-line combat situations, due in part of its ammunition supply running low in prolonged battles, when used correctly the Cavalry attracted a reputation for flawless service with both halves of the sundered [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] prior to and during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. The Cavalry soon saw service in both former FedCom States and minor-nobles among the [[Chaos March]],<ref name=TRO3058U62-63>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 62-63, "Cavalry VTOL Profile"</ref> and soon grew popular across the Inner Sphere. Sales were opened to all interested parties after a decade.<ref name=DADossiers189>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 189: "Dan Schiavello"</ref>
  
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The helicopter was deployed initially in Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth, where the design performed flawless in service despite its limitation. It went on to perform well during the during the [[FedCom Civil War]].
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While capable of speeds up to 162 km/h, the Cavalry doesn't rely on this alone for protection and has been noted for carrying 3.5 tons standard Star Slab/3 armor. While the rotor is no less fragile than other VTOL designs, the craft can handle a direct hit from a Clan-tech [[ER PPC]] on the nose and keep flying.<ref name=TRO3058U62-63/>
  
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The Cavalry has seen service since seen in both former FedCom States and minor-nobles among the [[Chaos March]].
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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The aircraft's main armaments consist of an array of short-range missile launchers. A six-tube launcher is mounted in the front, with three additional two-tube launchers co-axed to it.  The six-tube launcher has been given only 15 rounds of ammunition, while the smaller two-tube launchers have 50 missiles in a shared ammo bay.<ref name=TRO3058U62-63/>
  
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==Armaments & Capacities==
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==Variants==
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The aircraft is main armaments consists array of short-range missiles launchers. Principly, a Six-Tube launcher mounted in the front, with three additional two-tube launchers co-axed to it. Six-Tube launcher has been given only 15 rounds of ammunition to draw from, while smaller two-tubes have been 50 missiles drawn from the ammo bay.
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*;SRM : This [[3055]] variant increases the SRM-2 Launchers count to four. However, to accomplish this, its armor reduced considerably. BV (1.0) = 717<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 76</ref>, BV (2.0)= 509<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 23</ref>
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*;Infantry : In this variant, introduced in [[3063]], the 110-rated ICE engine is replaced with a [[fusion engine]]. This allows for a four-ton [[infantry bay]], three forward-mounted [[medium laser]]s, and three [[machine gun]]s with a half-ton of ammunition.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 80, "Cavalry (Infantry Variant)"</ref> BV (1.0) = 744<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 76</ref>, BV (2.0) = 615<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 21</ref>
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*;LRM : This variant, also introduced in 3055, changes the SRM-6 and two SRM-2s for an [[LRM-10]] launcher. BV (2.0) = 487<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 22</ref>
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*;TAG : This configuration, first seen in [[3059]], completely removes the primary armament and equipped the vehicle with an LRM-10 launcher and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. BV (2.0) = 495<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 24</ref>
  
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Cavalry is been noted for its good armor protection, which has been given 3.5 tons standard armor. The armor specially located in its nose, can handle a hit by a [[Clan]] design [[ER PPC]].
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*;CADENCE RAIN : The CADENCE RAIN Cavalry copter was designed during the [[Jihad]] by a team led by [[Jean Paul Quenano]] to deliver the new [[Infiltrator Mk. II#Variants|CORAL INTENT Infiltrator]] Battle Armor to the battlefield. Designers started by removing the existing armor and replacing it with [[vehicular stealth armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM suite]]. A four-ton infantry bay carries a squad of battle armor. To improve survivability, a [[VTOL jet booster]] was added to allow the CADENCE RAIN copters to temporarily double their cruising speed. The existing weapons were removed and replaced with three [[Magshot]]s. Though insufficient to destroy 'Mechs and heavy vehicles, they're able to drive off enemy Battle Armor and infantry forces. BV (2.0) = 568<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 8</ref>
  
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==Variants==
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*;Cavalry Infiltrator : Similar to the CADENCE RAIN version, this variant produced by [[Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion]] carries a pair of [[Magshot]]s in a [[VTOL chin turret]]. It retains the stealth armor, Guardian ECM, and VTOL jet booster of CADENCE RAIN, along with the four-ton [[infantry bay]]. BV (2.0) = 446<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 31</ref>
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*'''Cavalry (SRM Variant) -''' This variant increase SRM-2 Launchers count to four launchers. However, to accomplish this, its armor reduced consistibly. BV (2.0)=???
 
  
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*'''Cavalry (Infantry Variant) -''' In this variant, 110 Rated ICE engine is replaced with [[Fusion Engine]].  This allows for 4 ton [[Infantry Bay]], three forward mounted [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]], and three [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]] with half ton of ammunition for it.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Updates'' page 80 - Cavalry (Infantry Variant) - The details of variant revealed.</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The Cavalry Infiltrator variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
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* [[Easy to Maintain]]
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* [[Hard to Pilot]]
  
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[[File:MWDA Cavalry VTOL.jpg|thumb|left|MechWarrior: Dark Age version of the Cavalry.]]
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==Notable Pilots==
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:''See [[:Category:Notable Cavalry Pilots]]''
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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A Third variant of the Cavalry is mentioned, but however it written as a re-design of the aircraft's to allow for a two man piloting/gunner crew. However no record sheet has been provided for this variant as of this writing.
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* A third variant of the Cavalry is mentioned, written as a redesign of the aircraft with a two-man piloting/gunner crew.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Cavalry VTOL ChaosMarch.jpg|Original Cavalry Attack VTOL from ''[[Chaos March (sourcebook)|Chaos March]]''
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Cavalry VTOL TRO3058.jpg|Cavalry Attack VTOL from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
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Cavalry Infiltrator TROPrototypes.jpg|Cavalry "Infiltrator" from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]''
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MWDA Cavalry VTOL.jpg|Cavalry from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game|MechWarrior: Dark Age]]''
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Cavalry (CCG).jpg|Cavalry in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*[[Technical Readout: 3058]]
 
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*[[Record Sheets: 3055 & 3058]]
 
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*[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]
 
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*[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]
 
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*[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/images/e/e8/Counterassault_15.pdf  Swordsworn Dan Schiavello's dossier from the MWDA's Counterassault]
 
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
  
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
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==Bibliography==
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[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]]
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]''
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[[Category:25 ton Combat Vehicles]]
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* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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[[Category:VTOLs]]
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* ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]''
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[[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]]
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 & 3058]]''
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[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Combat Vehicles]]
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
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[[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles]]
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
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[[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles]]
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
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[[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]]
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]]
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[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]]
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[[Category:25 ton Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]]
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[[Category:VTOLs|Cavalry]]
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[[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]]
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[[Category:Federated Commonwealth Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]]
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[[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]]
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[[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles|Cavalry]]

Latest revision as of 11:20, 14 February 2024

Cavalry VTOL TRO3058.jpg
Cavalry Attack Helicopter
Production information
Manufacturer Michaelson Heavy Industries [1]
Production Year 3054[2]
Mission Anti-vehicle
hunter/killer
Type VTOL
Technical specifications
Mass 25 tons
Armor StarSlab/3
Engine Michaelson 110 Internal Combustion
Speed 162 km/h
Crew 2
Communications System Garret Supremesound
Targeting Tracking System Garret D2j
Heat Sinks None
Armament
BV (1.0) 632[3]
BV (2.0) 503[4]


Description[edit]

Introduced in 3054, the Cavalry Attack Helicopter was one of a number of VTOLs developed to fight the Clans by Michaelson Heavy Industries. Designed for hit-and-run engagements rather than front-line combat situations, due in part of its ammunition supply running low in prolonged battles, when used correctly the Cavalry attracted a reputation for flawless service with both halves of the sundered Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth prior to and during the FedCom Civil War. The Cavalry soon saw service in both former FedCom States and minor-nobles among the Chaos March,[5] and soon grew popular across the Inner Sphere. Sales were opened to all interested parties after a decade.[6]

While capable of speeds up to 162 km/h, the Cavalry doesn't rely on this alone for protection and has been noted for carrying 3.5 tons standard Star Slab/3 armor. While the rotor is no less fragile than other VTOL designs, the craft can handle a direct hit from a Clan-tech ER PPC on the nose and keep flying.[5]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The aircraft's main armaments consist of an array of short-range missile launchers. A six-tube launcher is mounted in the front, with three additional two-tube launchers co-axed to it. The six-tube launcher has been given only 15 rounds of ammunition, while the smaller two-tube launchers have 50 missiles in a shared ammo bay.[5]

Variants[edit]

  • SRM 
    This 3055 variant increases the SRM-2 Launchers count to four. However, to accomplish this, its armor reduced considerably. BV (1.0) = 717[7], BV (2.0)= 509[8]
  • LRM 
    This variant, also introduced in 3055, changes the SRM-6 and two SRM-2s for an LRM-10 launcher. BV (2.0) = 487[12]
  • TAG 
    This configuration, first seen in 3059, completely removes the primary armament and equipped the vehicle with an LRM-10 launcher and a TAG. BV (2.0) = 495[13]
  • CADENCE RAIN 
    The CADENCE RAIN Cavalry copter was designed during the Jihad by a team led by Jean Paul Quenano to deliver the new CORAL INTENT Infiltrator Battle Armor to the battlefield. Designers started by removing the existing armor and replacing it with vehicular stealth armor and a Guardian ECM suite. A four-ton infantry bay carries a squad of battle armor. To improve survivability, a VTOL jet booster was added to allow the CADENCE RAIN copters to temporarily double their cruising speed. The existing weapons were removed and replaced with three Magshots. Though insufficient to destroy 'Mechs and heavy vehicles, they're able to drive off enemy Battle Armor and infantry forces. BV (2.0) = 568[14]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Cavalry Infiltrator variant is subject of the following Design Quirks:[15]

Notable Pilots[edit]

See Category:Notable Cavalry Pilots

Notes[edit]

  • A third variant of the Cavalry is mentioned, written as a redesign of the aircraft with a two-man piloting/gunner crew.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade p.62
  2. ↑ MUL online date for the Cavalry
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 75
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 20
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 62-63, "Cavalry VTOL Profile"
  6. ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 189: "Dan Schiavello"
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 76
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 23
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 80, "Cavalry (Infantry Variant)"
  10. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 76
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 21
  12. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 22
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 24
  14. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Davion, p. 8
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 31

Bibliography[edit]

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