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{{InfoBoxSupportVehicle
 
{{InfoBoxSupportVehicle
 
| image = [[File:Elite Series 3.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:Elite Series 3.jpg|191px]]
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| Speed = 30 km/h<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Speed = 30 km/h<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Top Speed = 50 km/h<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Top Speed = 50 km/h<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
| Power Plant = [[Fusion engine|Fusion]]<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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| Power Plant = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]]<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Fuel (Type/Range) = Unlimited<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Armament = None<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Armament = None<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Fitted Equipment = [[Lift Hoist]]
 
| Fitted Equipment = [[Lift Hoist]]
| comsys = Unspecified
 
| T&T = Unspecified
 
 
| Armor = [[Commercial Armor]]<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Armor = [[Commercial Armor]]<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
| BAR = [[BAR|6]]<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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| BAR = [[BAR|BAR 6]]<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
| Crew = 3 enlisted/non-rated<ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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| Crew = 3 (3 enlisted/non-rated)<ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (2.0) = ???
 
| BV (2.0) = ???
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The '''Elite Series 3''' tractor is, in principle, a component of the Elite 3 Series [[land train]], as the locomotive. The tractor is designed to be a train without usage of railroad tracks. The vehicle pulls series of modules or "tracked cars" behind it.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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The '''Elite Series 3''' Tractor is in principal a component of the Elite 3 Series [[Land Train]], as its "engine". The Elite tractor is designed to be a train without usage of railroad tracks. The vehicle pulls series of modules or "tracked cars" behind it.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
  
The company that produced the Elite Series 3 was Gienah-DuraPaq. Started as a joint venture created between [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s [[Gienah]] Automotive and the [[Free Worlds League]]'s foodstuffs producing manufacture, [[DuraPaq Solutions]], in a series of talks that began before the [[Third Succession War]]. The Elite Series 3 became successful in its principle mission, which was to provide a steady and reliable ground transport on colony worlds or worlds without any transportation infrastructure.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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The company that produced the Elite Series 3 was Gienah-DuraPaq. Started as a joint venture created between [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s [[Gienah]] Automotive and the [[Free Worlds League|Free Worlds League's]] foodstuffs producing manufacture, DuraPaq Solutions, in a series of talks that began before the [[Third Succession War]]. The Elite Series 3 became success in its principle mission, which was provides a steady and reliable ground transport on colony worlds or worlds without any transportation infrastructure.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
  
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
The 200-ton vehicle is equipped with a tractor chassis modification and controls. It has quarters for four crew, with a four-person medical bay. The vehicle typically carried two additional crew members and a medic.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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The 200 ton vehicle is equiped with a tractor chassis modification and controls. It has quarters for four crew quarters, with four person medical bay's. The vehicle typically carried two additional crew members and a medic.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
  
The vehicle comes with a three-ton lift hoist for loading cargo into the modules (trailers). The Elite's tractor is protected by six tons of BAR 6 grade commercial armor.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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The vehicle comes with a three-ton lift hoist to allow for loading cargo into the modules (trailers) when it is not hooked up them. The elite's tractor is protected by six tons of BAR 6 grade commercial armor.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
  
 
== Cargo ==
 
== Cargo ==
Two tons of cargo; 1 rear door<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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2 Tons of Cargo - 1 Door (Rear)<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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== Elite Series Trailer Module ==
 
== Elite Series Trailer Module ==
 
{{InfoBoxSupportVehicle
 
{{InfoBoxSupportVehicle
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| Armament = None<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Armament = None<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
| comsys = Unspecified
 
| T&T = Unspecified
 
 
| Armor = Commercial Armor<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Armor = Commercial Armor<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
| BAR = [[BAR|3]]<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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| BAR = [[BAR|BAR 3]]<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Crew = 0<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| Crew = 0<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
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=== Elite Series 3T Module Description ===
 
=== Elite Series 3T Module Description ===
The module section of the Elite Series 3 comes in a variety of different configurations. Each have the same basic specs, including being protected by three tons of commercial armor.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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The Module section of the Elite Series 3 comes in a variety of different configurations or variants. All variants have the same basic specs, including being protected by 3 tons of commercial armor.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
  
The following is a list of modules available for the Elite Series 3 trailers:<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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The following is a list different style of modules in used for the Elite Series 3 Trailers;<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
* 39-ton [[Cargo Bay|standard cargo]] w/ four doors (1 per side)
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*39 Ton [[Cargo Bay|standard cargo]] - 4 Doors (1 per side)
* 33.9-ton insulated/refrigerated trailer w/ four doors (1 per side)
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*33.9 ton Insulated/Refrigerated trailer - 4 Doors (1 per side)
* 35.4-ton [[Liquid Cargo Bay|liquid cargo]] capacity w/ four doors (1 per side)
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*35.4 ton [[Liquid Cargo Bay|Liquid Cargo]] capacity - 4 Doors (1 per side)
* 31.9-ton Livestock w/ four oors (1 per side)
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*31.9 ton Livestock - 4 Doors (1 per side)
  
 
=== 3T Module Notes ===
 
=== 3T Module Notes ===
* Features a tractor and trailer chassis and control modifications.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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Features a Tractor and Trailer Chassis and Control Modifications.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
  
 
== Related Vehicles ==
 
== Related Vehicles ==
* O'Keefre Model II land train ([[House Davion]])<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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* O'Keefre Model II Land Train - [[House Davion]] produced Landtrain.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
* Isesaki Roku Royal land train ([[House Kurita]])<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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* Isesaki Roku Royal Land Train - [[House Kurita]] produced Landtrain.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
* [[Dreadnought MK II Land Train]], a military version of the Elite Series 3.<ref name=XTRO:Pp10>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 10, "Dreadnought MK II Land Train"</ref>
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* [[Dreadnought MK II Land Train]] - A military version of the Elite Series 3.<ref name=XTRO:Pp10>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 10, "Dreadnought MK II Land Train"</ref>
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
* As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for either tractor/trailer or mentioned competitor's version of the Elite Series 3.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
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As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for either tractor/trailer or mentioned competitor's version of the Elite Series 3.<ref name="TRO:VAp32"/><ref name="TRO:VArp46"/>
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''
  
 
[[Category:Support Vehicles]]
 
 
[[Category:Tracked Support Vehicles|Elite Series 3]]
 
[[Category:Tracked Support Vehicles|Elite Series 3]]
 
[[Category:Civilian Vehicles|Elite Series 3]]
 
[[Category:Civilian Vehicles|Elite Series 3]]

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