Difference between revisions of "Frogmen"
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|Platoon Size (Squad/Platoon)= 12 (6/2) | |Platoon Size (Squad/Platoon)= 12 (6/2) | ||
|Equipment = | |Equipment = | ||
| − | |Primary Weapon=10 [[Federated-Barrett M61A Laser Rifle]]s | + | |Primary Weapon=10 [[Federated-Barrett]] [[Laser Rifle (M61A|M61A Laser Rifle]]s |
| − | |Secondary Weapon=2 [[Heavy Support Lasers]] | + | |Secondary Weapon=2 [[Support Laser (Heavy)|Heavy Support Lasers]] |
|armor=Flack Vest | |armor=Flack Vest | ||
|Tech Base/Rating=Inner Sphere (C/X-X-D) | |Tech Base/Rating=Inner Sphere (C/X-X-D) | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Like the SEALs in the 21st century, the | + | Motorized SCUBA infantry are trained to operate both on land and under water, utilizing portable underwater propulsion gear to achieve high sub-surface speeds.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 341</ref> Among the most notable of these infantry are the special forces troopers of the Blue Water Marine Response Teams, part of the Special Operations Command of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns|AFFS]]. Like the SEALs in the 21st century, the Frogmen are specialist in naval warfare. They provide information for the main forces and destroy vital command, control and communication points. <ref name=TR85>''Technical Readout'', p.197 </ref> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| + | The primary armament of the Frogmen are [[Laser Rifle (M61A|M61A Laser Rifle]]s, with two [[Support Laser (Heavy)|Heavy Support Lasers]] providing additional firepower.<ref name=TR85 /> | ||
[[File:infweapheavysupportlaser.png|300px]] | [[File:infweapheavysupportlaser.png|300px]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * | + | *''[[Technical Readout]]'' |
| + | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
[[Category:Infantry Units|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Infantry Units|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
Revision as of 13:22, 28 June 2011
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| Blue Water Marine Response Teams
(Frogmen), Special Operations Command | |
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| Type | |
| Platoon Type (Specialty) | Foot (Motorized SCUBA) |
| Platoon Size (Squad/Platoon) | 12 (6/2) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Primary Weapon | 10 Federated-Barrett M61A Laser Rifles |
| Secondary Weapon | 2 Heavy Support Lasers |
| Armor | Flack Vest |
| Tech Base/Rating | Inner Sphere (C/X-X-D) |
| Transport Weight | 3 tons |
| Ground MP | 1 |
| Jump MP | 2 |
| Armor Divisor | 2 |
| To-Hit Modifier (Range in Hexes) | –1 (0 Hex), 0 (1-2 Hexes), +2 (3-4 Hexes), +4 (5-6 Hexes) |
| BV (1.0) | 78 |
Description
Motorized SCUBA infantry are trained to operate both on land and under water, utilizing portable underwater propulsion gear to achieve high sub-surface speeds.[1] Among the most notable of these infantry are the special forces troopers of the Blue Water Marine Response Teams, part of the Special Operations Command of the AFFS. Like the SEALs in the 21st century, the Frogmen are specialist in naval warfare. They provide information for the main forces and destroy vital command, control and communication points. [2]
Armament
The primary armament of the Frogmen are M61A Laser Rifles, with two Heavy Support Lasers providing additional firepower.[2] 300px
