Goblin
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| Goblin Medium Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Johnston Industries |
| Mission | Medium |
| Type | Tracked |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Armor | ProtecTech 9 Standard |
| Engine | 180 LongWay I.C.E. |
| Speed | 64.8 kph km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 280 |
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Description
The distinguishing feature of the Goblin is it's infantry bay, which is large enough to hold one squad or one support weapon team. This enables an infantry unit to either add their firepower to the tank's, or cover it in urban areas. The origin of the design is unknown, but it is known that Johnston Industries was producing the tank for House Davion late into the First Succession War. The Goblin is generally assumed to have been in action before that period however, in the time of the original Star League.
Armament
The Goblin is armed with a BlazeFire Systems Large Laser as its main gun and a Johnston Minigun Machine Gun for anti-infantry purposes. While limited, this weapons loadout enables the Goblin to keep shooting throughout extended engagements.
Variants
- Some Goblins are known to have their large laser replaced with missile systems to increase its firepower.
- Upgrade - Though the Goblin remained a capable tank during its time in the Inner Sphere, the Clan Invasion prompted Johnston Industries to redesign it. A 180 FireHeart Fusion Engine replaces the LongWay I.C.E., enabling the infantry bay to be expanded. The new Goblin can now carry a full platoon into battle. In addition, the Large Laser is replaced with a Sutel Precision Line Large Pulse Laser, and a Harpoon-6 SRM 6 is added to increase its firepower. The redesign mounts two Johnston Miniguns, providing even more defense against infantry. Finally, an Anti-Missile System was installed to increase its survivability. Full production of this version began in 3053, though prototypes saw action during the final months of the initial Clan Invasion.