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| name = JES III Missile Carrier | | name = JES III Missile Carrier | ||
| manufacturer = [[Joint Equipment Systems]] | | manufacturer = [[Joint Equipment Systems]] | ||
| + | | production year=3133 | ||
| + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6669/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mission = Fire Support | | Mission = Fire Support | ||
| Type = Wheeled | | Type = Wheeled | ||
| mass = 60 tons | | mass = 60 tons | ||
| − | | armor = Starshield III | + | | armor = [[Starshield III]] |
| − | | engine = [[LTV 160 XL]] | + | | engine = [[LTV 160 XL]] [[fusion engine]] |
| comsys = [[Communicator]] | | comsys = [[Communicator]] | ||
| T&T = [[FireScan w/IndirecTrack]] | | T&T = [[FireScan w/IndirecTrack]] | ||
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| speed = 54 | | speed = 54 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = |
| + | * 4x [[LRM 15]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[Machine Gun]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = 1,037<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 23</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 353</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,037<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 23</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 353</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''JES III Missile Carrier''' was originally built in the 3130s prior to the fall of the [[HPG]] Communication grid. | + | The '''JES III Missile Carrier''' was originally built in the 3130s prior to the fall of the [[HPG]] Communication grid. The JES III was designed to be faster and better armored than its two predecessors. Originally slated for the [[Republic of the Sphere]] armed forces, only a handful of the vehicles had been delivered before the Blackout occurred in [[3132]]. Many of these vehicles fell into the hands of rebellious factions. Joint Equipment began production on the world of [[Zebebelgenubi]], but quickly expanded to their plants on [[Alula Australis]] and [[Panpour]]. The JES III became one of the most popular missile carriers in the [[Dark Age]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 22</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The vehicle main armaments consist of four ExoStar B-series LRM-15 Launchers mounted in the turret. For self-defense against regular infantry the vehicle also mounts two [[GM]] MiniGun Machine Guns. The machine guns share a half ton of ammunition, while the LRM-15s can draw from a six-ton ammunition bay. | + | The vehicle's main armaments consist of four ExoStar B-series LRM-15 Launchers mounted in the turret. For self-defense against regular infantry the vehicle also mounts two [[GM]] MiniGun Machine Guns. The machine guns share a half ton of ammunition, while the LRM-15s can draw from a six-ton ammunition bay. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;C3 : This version of the JES III reduces the LRM ammunition to five tons, and adds a [[C3 | + | *; C3 : This version of the JES III reduces the LRM ammunition to five tons, and adds a [[C3 slave]] unit. BV (2.0) = 1,020<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 84</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 354</ref> |
*;MML : This variants removes the LRM launchers and replaces them with four [[MML-9]] missile launchers and a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The missile magazine is reduced to four tons. BV (2.0) = 947<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 85</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 355</ref> | *;MML : This variants removes the LRM launchers and replaces them with four [[MML-9]] missile launchers and a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The missile magazine is reduced to four tons. BV (2.0) = 947<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 85</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 355</ref> | ||
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*;Thunderbolt : This variant replaces the LRM-15s with a quartet of [[Thunderbolt 10]] missile launchers. BV (2.0) = 995<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 87</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 357</ref> | *;Thunderbolt : This variant replaces the LRM-15s with a quartet of [[Thunderbolt 10]] missile launchers. BV (2.0) = 995<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 87</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 357</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The JES III Missile Carrier has the following [[Design Quirks]]: | ||
| + | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
| + | * [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting (Long Range)]] | ||
==Related Vehicles== | ==Related Vehicles== | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[JES I Tactical Missile Carrier]] |
*[[JES II Strategic Missile Carrier]] | *[[JES II Strategic Missile Carrier]] | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:JES III Missile Carrier.jpg|Dark Age JES III Missile Carrier | Image:JES III Missile Carrier.jpg|Dark Age JES III Missile Carrier | ||
| + | File:MWDA-AN047-JES III Missile Carrier.jpg|JES III Missile Carrier miniature from [[Miniatures - MechWarrior#MechWarrior: Annihilation|MechWarrior: Annihilation set]] | ||
| + | File:JES III MWDA.jpg|thumb|''JES III'' Missile Carrier in [[Federated Suns|Davion]] livery | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_22.pdf MWDA Steel Wolves' dossier of Broll Wolf] | + | * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_22.pdf MWDA Steel Wolves' dossier of Broll Wolf] |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' |
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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[[Category:60 ton Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:60 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:29, 25 June 2023
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| JES III Missile Carrier | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Joint Equipment Systems |
| Production Year | 3133[1] |
| Mission | Fire Support |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Armor | Starshield III |
| Engine | LTV 160 XL fusion engine |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | Communicator |
| Targeting Tracking System | FireScan w/IndirecTrack |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,037[2][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The JES III Missile Carrier was originally built in the 3130s prior to the fall of the HPG Communication grid. The JES III was designed to be faster and better armored than its two predecessors. Originally slated for the Republic of the Sphere armed forces, only a handful of the vehicles had been delivered before the Blackout occurred in 3132. Many of these vehicles fell into the hands of rebellious factions. Joint Equipment began production on the world of Zebebelgenubi, but quickly expanded to their plants on Alula Australis and Panpour. The JES III became one of the most popular missile carriers in the Dark Age.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The vehicle's main armaments consist of four ExoStar B-series LRM-15 Launchers mounted in the turret. For self-defense against regular infantry the vehicle also mounts two GM MiniGun Machine Guns. The machine guns share a half ton of ammunition, while the LRM-15s can draw from a six-ton ammunition bay.
Variants[edit]
- MML
- This variants removes the LRM launchers and replaces them with four MML-9 missile launchers and a pair of ER Medium Lasers. The missile magazine is reduced to four tons. BV (2.0) = 947[7][8]
- Thunderbolt
- This variant replaces the LRM-15s with a quartet of Thunderbolt 10 missile launchers. BV (2.0) = 995[11][12]
Design Quirks[edit]
The JES III Missile Carrier has the following Design Quirks:
Related Vehicles[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Dark Age JES III Missile Carrier
JES III Missile Carrier miniature from MechWarrior: Annihilation set
JES III Missile Carrier in Davion livery
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the JES III Missile Carrier
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 23
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 353
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 22
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 84
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 354
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 85
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 355
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 86
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 356
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, p. 87
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 357