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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Created by [[Clan Nova Cat]] after the success of the [[Shoden]], the '''Joust''' was designed to be a well-rounded medium tank. With a wide mix of weapons, the Joust is a versatile design, capable of handling a multitude of roles and missions. Additionally, the Joust has eight tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]], double that of the similar [[Ares]] tank, enhancing the Joust's survivability. The tank was designed shortly after the creation of the [[SM1 Tank Destroyer]] Hover Tank during the Jihad.<ref>''Eta Nova Cat Dossier'' Commentary section - fluff mentions the vehicle's creation.</ref> | + | Created by [[Clan Nova Cat]] after the success of the [[Shoden]], the '''Joust''' was designed to be a well-rounded medium tank. With a wide mix of weapons, the Joust is a versatile design, capable of handling a multitude of roles and missions. Additionally, the Joust has eight tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]], double that of the similar [[Ares]] tank, enhancing the Joust's survivability. The tank was designed shortly after the creation of the [[SM1 Tank Destroyer]] Hover Tank during the Jihad.<ref>''Eta Nova Cat Dossier'', - "Commentary section" - fluff mentions the vehicle's creation.</ref> |
Early versions of the Joust had problems with their fire control programs, occasionally causing the ER Large Laser to fire unexpectedly. | Early versions of the Joust had problems with their fire control programs, occasionally causing the ER Large Laser to fire unexpectedly. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/images/3/3f/Dark_Age_18.pdf Spirit Cats' dossier of Etan Nova Cat] | + | <references /> |
| − | *[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/images/2/20/Liao_Incursion_17.pdf Steel Wolves' dossier of Jamal Wolf] | + | |
| − | *[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]] | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | + | *''[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/images/3/3f/Dark_Age_18.pdf Spirit Cats' dossier of Etan Nova Cat]'' | |
| + | *''[http://www.sarna.net/wiki/images/2/20/Liao_Incursion_17.pdf Steel Wolves' dossier of Jamal Wolf]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Revision as of 00:40, 28 March 2010
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| BE701 Joust Medium Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Nova Cat |
| Mission | Main Battle |
| Type | Tracked |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Armor | Advanced Compound Beta |
| Engine | 200 Standard Fusion |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
Created by Clan Nova Cat after the success of the Shoden, the Joust was designed to be a well-rounded medium tank. With a wide mix of weapons, the Joust is a versatile design, capable of handling a multitude of roles and missions. Additionally, the Joust has eight tons of Ferro-Fibrous, double that of the similar Ares tank, enhancing the Joust's survivability. The tank was designed shortly after the creation of the SM1 Tank Destroyer Hover Tank during the Jihad.[1]
Early versions of the Joust had problems with their fire control programs, occasionally causing the ER Large Laser to fire unexpectedly.
Armament
The Joust is well armed for its size, with a Series 7N ER Large Laser, a Type X "Short Bow" LRM-10, and eight Series 2c Light Machine Guns in its turret.
References
- ↑ Eta Nova Cat Dossier, - "Commentary section" - fluff mentions the vehicle's creation.