Difference between revisions of "Centipede"

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| armor = ProtecTech 6
 
| armor = ProtecTech 6
 
| engine = VOX 75 [[ICE]]
 
| engine = VOX 75 [[ICE]]
| speed = 129.6
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| speed = 130 Km/ph<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 upgrade'' p. 56 - Centipede's speed listed.</ref>
 
| Crew = 2
 
| Crew = 2
| armament = <br/> 1 x [[Medium Laser]] <br/> 1 x [[Flamer]]
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| armament = <br/> 1 x [[Medium Laser]] <br/> 1 x [[Vehicle Flamer]]
 
| BV (1.0) = 163
 
| BV (1.0) = 163
 
| BV (2.0) = 168<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'' p. 57 - BV1 for Centipede.</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 168<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'' p. 57 - BV1 for Centipede.</ref>
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== Vehicle Description ==
 
== Vehicle Description ==
The '''Centipede''' Scout Car was produced by Gienah Combat Vehicles & Red Devil Industries in [[3053]]. It was original created as a replacement for the [[Skulker]] Scout vehicle, since [[Clan Ghost Bear]] had captured [[Alshain]] in [[3051]].  The design evolved from simple Skulker upgrade to completely new vehicle.  It was first saw service with [[AFFC]] forces in [[3054]].  The vehicle was produced by Gienah's plant on [[Gienah]] and Red Devil's plant on [[Pandora]].  However, vehicle earn bad reputation for bad quality from the Red Devil produced vehicles.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 12 - Info on the creation of the Centipede.</ref>
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The '''Centipede''' Scout Car was produced by Gienah Combat Vehicles & Red Devil Industries in [[3053]]. The vehicle is intended for scouting ahead of its intended allies, spotting hidden units.
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It was original created as a replacement for the [[Skulker]] Scout vehicle, since [[Clan Ghost Bear]] had captured [[Alshain]] in [[3051]].  The design evolved from simple Skulker upgrade to completely new vehicle.  It was first saw service with [[AFFC]] forces in [[3054]].  The vehicle was produced by Gienah's plant on [[Gienah]] and Red Devil's plant on [[Pandora]].  However, vehicle earn bad reputation for bad quality from the Red Devil produced vehicles.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 12 - Info on the creation of the Centipede.</ref>
  
 
During the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3064)|Jade Falcon Incursion]] in [[3064]], the vehicle's Pandora factory fell to the [[Clan Jade Falcon]].  Vehicle production completed stopped in [[3068]], when the Gienah plant was severe damage by Free Worlds League mercenaries.  
 
During the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3064)|Jade Falcon Incursion]] in [[3064]], the vehicle's Pandora factory fell to the [[Clan Jade Falcon]].  Vehicle production completed stopped in [[3068]], when the Gienah plant was severe damage by Free Worlds League mercenaries.  
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== Deployment ==
 
== Deployment ==
 
The test runs of the vehicle was deployed with [[AFFC]]. In first noted action came from the vehicles used on [[Saiph]] in [[3054]] by [[5th Lyran Guards]].  The 5th Lyran Guards fought off a raid by the [[Free Worlds League|Free Worlds League's]] [[1st Free Worlds Guards]]. The outnumbered Lyran forces utilized the their Centipedes to scout ahead keep League forces from ambushed.  The Centapede were used during the two week seige scout in League's back areas.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 12 - Deployment history of early prototypes of the Centipede.</ref>
 
The test runs of the vehicle was deployed with [[AFFC]]. In first noted action came from the vehicles used on [[Saiph]] in [[3054]] by [[5th Lyran Guards]].  The 5th Lyran Guards fought off a raid by the [[Free Worlds League|Free Worlds League's]] [[1st Free Worlds Guards]]. The outnumbered Lyran forces utilized the their Centipedes to scout ahead keep League forces from ambushed.  The Centapede were used during the two week seige scout in League's back areas.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'' p. 12 - Deployment history of early prototypes of the Centipede.</ref>
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== Armaments & Capacities ==
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The Centipede is protected by 3.5 tons of Standard Armor.  The vehicle been equipped with single Defiance B3M Medium Laser in its front.  It also been fitted with rear-mounted Zippo Vehicular Flamer for anti-infantry fighting if necessary. However, for the Centipede's principle task of scouting, it has been fitted with a [[Beagle Active Probe]].  Using its 130 Kph maximum speed, the hovercar is able out run anything it may conceive as threat and repot back its allies. The Vehicle Flamer has been alloted a ton ammunition for use.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*'''TAG -''' Drops ML in favor of a TAG and ECM''<ref>Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade''</ref> BV (1.0) = 154, BV (2.0) = ???
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*'''TAG -''' Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], this customer-ordered variant first gifted specially to the [[7th Donegal Guards|7th Donegal Guards's Armor Brigade]]. This variant replaces the vehicle's Medium Laser infavor for [[TAG]]. Vehicle has increase in its armor protection and receives a [[Guardian ECM]]. BV (2.0) = 325<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'' p. 13 - TAG variant of Centipede with BV2.</ref>
  
*''' SRM -''' All equipment is replaced by 6 SRM2 Launchers This simple variant swaps out the LRM for two [[SRM-2]]s. It is otherwise identical BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 264
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*''' SRM -''' Also introduced during the FedCom Civil War, this is a battlefield created variant.  The all the Centepide's original equipment is removed in favor of six front mounted [[SRM 2|Twin-Tubed Short Range Missile Launchers]] and a ton of ammunition. The vehicle's armor has been slightly increase from the base model. BV (2.0) = 264<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'' p. 13 - SRM variant of Centipede & its BV2.</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]''
 
*''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''

Revision as of 14:52, 20 July 2010

Centipede.jpg
Centipede Scout Car
Production information
Manufacturer Gienah Combat Vehicles
Red Devil Industries
Mission Scout
Type Hover
Cost 541,100 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 20
Armor ProtecTech 6
Engine VOX 75 ICE
Speed 130 Km/ph[1] km/h
Crew 2
Armament


1 x Medium Laser
1 x Vehicle Flamer

BV (1.0) 163
BV (2.0) 168[2]


Vehicle Description

The Centipede Scout Car was produced by Gienah Combat Vehicles & Red Devil Industries in 3053. The vehicle is intended for scouting ahead of its intended allies, spotting hidden units.

It was original created as a replacement for the Skulker Scout vehicle, since Clan Ghost Bear had captured Alshain in 3051. The design evolved from simple Skulker upgrade to completely new vehicle. It was first saw service with AFFC forces in 3054. The vehicle was produced by Gienah's plant on Gienah and Red Devil's plant on Pandora. However, vehicle earn bad reputation for bad quality from the Red Devil produced vehicles.[3]

During the Jade Falcon Incursion in 3064, the vehicle's Pandora factory fell to the Clan Jade Falcon. Vehicle production completed stopped in 3068, when the Gienah plant was severe damage by Free Worlds League mercenaries.

Deployment

The test runs of the vehicle was deployed with AFFC. In first noted action came from the vehicles used on Saiph in 3054 by 5th Lyran Guards. The 5th Lyran Guards fought off a raid by the Free Worlds League's 1st Free Worlds Guards. The outnumbered Lyran forces utilized the their Centipedes to scout ahead keep League forces from ambushed. The Centapede were used during the two week seige scout in League's back areas.[4]

Armaments & Capacities

The Centipede is protected by 3.5 tons of Standard Armor. The vehicle been equipped with single Defiance B3M Medium Laser in its front. It also been fitted with rear-mounted Zippo Vehicular Flamer for anti-infantry fighting if necessary. However, for the Centipede's principle task of scouting, it has been fitted with a Beagle Active Probe. Using its 130 Kph maximum speed, the hovercar is able out run anything it may conceive as threat and repot back its allies. The Vehicle Flamer has been alloted a ton ammunition for use.

Variants

  • SRM - Also introduced during the FedCom Civil War, this is a battlefield created variant. The all the Centepide's original equipment is removed in favor of six front mounted Twin-Tubed Short Range Missile Launchers and a ton of ammunition. The vehicle's armor has been slightly increase from the base model. BV (2.0) = 264[6]

References

  1. Technical Readout: 3058 upgrade p. 56 - Centipede's speed listed.
  2. Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade p. 57 - BV1 for Centipede.
  3. Technical Readout: 3058 p. 12 - Info on the creation of the Centipede.
  4. Technical Readout: 3058 p. 12 - Deployment history of early prototypes of the Centipede.
  5. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere) p. 13 - TAG variant of Centipede with BV2.
  6. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere) p. 13 - SRM variant of Centipede & its BV2.

Bibliography