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*; Devastator Heavy Tank : The third generation of the Demolisher, the DVE-5B Mark III, was found mainly among the defense forces of the richer planets in the [[Inner Sphere]]. It is powered by a Type 240 [[fusion engine]] and mounts some additional weapons: A [[Zippo]] [[Flamer]] in the turret, one [[Intek]] [[Small Laser]] in the front and on each side, and a front-mounted [[Holly]] [[SRM-6]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 86</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,029<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'' p. 50 - Devastator Heavy Tank - Tank listing with BV2.</ref>
 
*; Devastator Heavy Tank : The third generation of the Demolisher, the DVE-5B Mark III, was found mainly among the defense forces of the richer planets in the [[Inner Sphere]]. It is powered by a Type 240 [[fusion engine]] and mounts some additional weapons: A [[Zippo]] [[Flamer]] in the turret, one [[Intek]] [[Small Laser]] in the front and on each side, and a front-mounted [[Holly]] [[SRM-6]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 86</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,029<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'' p. 50 - Devastator Heavy Tank - Tank listing with BV2.</ref>
  
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*; Arrow IV : This [[Advanced Rules|Advanced]] version of the Demolisher tank debuted during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. It replaces the AC/20s and some armor with a pair of [[Arrow IV]] missile launchers and seven tons of ammunition. For defense against close range attacks it mounts a pair of [[medium laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 676<ref>'' Records Sheets: Upgrades'' p.21 </ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,297<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 171</ref>
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*; Arrow IV : This Variants of the Demolisher tank debuted during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. It replaces the AC/20s and some armor with a pair of [[Arrow IV]] missile launchers and seven tons of ammunition. For defense against close range attacks it mounts a pair of [[medium laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 676<ref>'' Records Sheets: Upgrades'' p.21 </ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,297<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 171</ref>
  
 
*; Clan : Developed by the [[Clans]] in [[3058]], this variant carries twin [[LB 20-X AC]]s as its main armament and with 40 salvos can deliver a lot of damage to its enemies. Mounted coaxially with these huge autocannon are a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. Six [[Machine Gun]]s scattered across the front and side arcs protect it from infantry. Like most Clan vehicles, the Clan Demolisher carries [[CASE]] to protect the ammunition bay. BV (1.0) = 1,184<ref>'' Records Sheets: Upgrades'' p. 22</ref>,  BV (2.0) = 1,563<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 172</ref>
 
*; Clan : Developed by the [[Clans]] in [[3058]], this variant carries twin [[LB 20-X AC]]s as its main armament and with 40 salvos can deliver a lot of damage to its enemies. Mounted coaxially with these huge autocannon are a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. Six [[Machine Gun]]s scattered across the front and side arcs protect it from infantry. Like most Clan vehicles, the Clan Demolisher carries [[CASE]] to protect the ammunition bay. BV (1.0) = 1,184<ref>'' Records Sheets: Upgrades'' p. 22</ref>,  BV (2.0) = 1,563<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 172</ref>

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Demolisher heavy tank
Production information
Manufacturer Aldis Industries
Production Year 2823[1]
Mission Close Range/Urban Combat
Type Tracked
Cost 2,151,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 80
Armor Durandal 160 Standard
Engine 240 GM Superload ICE
Speed 54.0 km/h
Crew 6
Communications System Omicron 5000
Targeting Tracking System Omicron VII
Heat Sinks None
Armament

2x autocannon/20

BV (1.0) 609
BV (2.0) 981[2]


Description

Tall, squat, and using four treads, the Demolisher has a well-earned, though sometimes exaggerated, reputation as one of the most deadly vehicles on the battlefield. Designed to counteract the increasing scarcity of 'Mechs during the Succession Wars and based on the increasingly rare old SLDF heavy tank of the same name, the Demolisher became popular, especially on worlds where BattleMechs were not available.

Aldis designed the Demolisher to be able to destroy any 'Mech, which was what appealed to the customers. The initial run was well-received, with hundreds of Demolishers being bought by 'Mech-deficient planets.

Weapons and Equipment

The Demolisher is armed with two 185mm ChemJet Gun Autocannon/20s, which are enough to make any other unit, 'Mechs included, pause. The relatively short range of the guns means that maneuverable units with long-range weaponry can confound the Demolisher. It utilizes 10 tons of armor for protection, and the internal combustion engine allows for a cruising speed 32.4 km/h. The tank also lacks any form of secondary weapons, which may be detrimental when the massive cannons run dry.

Variants

Some crews are known to remove armor and install small defensive weapons if the situation requires.

  • Mark I / Mark II 
    The late Star League era original incarnation of the Demolisher design, and only known to have been in service with the Star League Defense Force.[3] The major difference between the two versions of this variant was the improved gun cooling system on the Mk II, which funneled most of the superheated exhaust gasses from the twin 185mm ChemJet Guns' four round bursts out the barrels; this solved a serious issue on the Mk I where the massive heat build up just from firing the guns forced crews to have to wear special coolant suits while operating the tank.[4][5] As in its later namesake, the Chemjet guns utilised autoloaders.
  • Devastator Heavy Tank 
    The third generation of the Demolisher, the DVE-5B Mark III, was found mainly among the defense forces of the richer planets in the Inner Sphere. It is powered by a Type 240 fusion engine and mounts some additional weapons: A Zippo Flamer in the turret, one Intek Small Laser in the front and on each side, and a front-mounted Holly SRM-6.[6] BV (2.0) = 1,029[7]
  • Arrow IV 
    This Variants of the Demolisher tank debuted during the FedCom Civil War. It replaces the AC/20s and some armor with a pair of Arrow IV missile launchers and seven tons of ammunition. For defense against close range attacks it mounts a pair of medium lasers. BV (1.0) = 676[8], BV (2.0) = 1,297[9]
  • Clan 
    Developed by the Clans in 3058, this variant carries twin LB 20-X ACs as its main armament and with 40 salvos can deliver a lot of damage to its enemies. Mounted coaxially with these huge autocannon are a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers. Six Machine Guns scattered across the front and side arcs protect it from infantry. Like most Clan vehicles, the Clan Demolisher carries CASE to protect the ammunition bay. BV (1.0) = 1,184[10], BV (2.0) = 1,563[11]
  • Gauss 
    This 3053 version of the Demolisher swaps the AC/20s for twin Gauss rifles with 4 tons of ammunition and a pair of medium lasers. It also adds some armor protection. BV (1.0) = 1,090 [12], BV (2.0) = 1,529[13]
  • MRM 
    Developed during the late Clan Invasion-era, this variant can launch almost one hundred missiles at an enemy thanks to its three MRM-30 launchers.Each launcher can count on 2 tons of ammunition. A C3 slave allows it to take advantage of targeting data provided by other units. BV (1.0) = 1,006 [14], BV (2.0) = 1,242[15]

Related Designs

Notes

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Zerstörer, which literally means Destroyer.
  • Grayson Carlyle, in The Price of Glory, takes note of multiple Demolishers in a Star League-era cache discovered on Helm. This is likely the LosTech SLDF precursor (almost certainly in the form of the improved Mark II) to the Demolisher's Succession Wars incarnation.[3]

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ MUL online date for the Demolisher
  2. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 unabridged - BV2 for original Demolisher Tank.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Price of Glory, ch. 28
  4. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 86, "Demolisher Heavy Tank
  5. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 98, "Regarding Military Technology Classification"
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 86
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 p. 50 - Devastator Heavy Tank - Tank listing with BV2.
  8. ↑ Records Sheets: Upgrades p.21
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 171
  10. ↑ Records Sheets: Upgrades p. 22
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 172
  12. ↑ Records Sheets: Upgrades p.21
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 173
  14. ↑ Records Sheets: Upgrades p.22
  15. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 174

Bibliography

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