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Line 21: * 1x [[Large Laser]] * 1x [[Large Laser]] | BV (1.0) = 392<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | BV (1.0) = 392<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 688<ref name=TRO3050Up172f>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 172–173: "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 200</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 688<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 172-173, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 200</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The [[Star League]]-era '''Marksman''' was created as a fire support vehicle, specifically to carry the newly designed [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]. Initially, the vehicle was to use the older [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle]]'s chassis, but the weight of the Sniper forced the designers to start with a new design.<ref name=TRO3050Up172f/><ref name=TRO2750p108f>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 108–109: "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050Rp212f>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 212–213: "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref> + The [[Star League]]-era '''Marksman''' was created as a fire support vehicle, specifically to carry the newly designed [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]. Initially, the vehicle was to use the older [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle]]'s chassis, but the weight of the Sniper forced the designers to start with a new design.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 108-109, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 212-213, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref> − As a successor to the Thor, the designers improved the design by trading the previous wheeled configuration for tracks. The tracks gave the Marksman more stability, as well as increased all-terrain capabilities. The short range of the Sniper means that the vehicle is more likely to be involved in direct combat than most artillery pieces. Correspondingly, a secondary combat computer was added to allow the Sniper to be used in direct-fire situations, as well as constructing the vehicle with seven and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], most of it concentrated on the front.<ref name=TRO3050Up172f/><ref name=TRO2750p108f/><ref name=TRO3050Rp212f/> + As a successor to the Thor, the designers improved the design by trading the previous wheeled configuration for tracks. The tracks gave the Marksman more stability, as well as increased all-terrain capabilities. The short range of the Sniper means that the vehicle is more likely to be involved in direct combat than most artillery pieces. Correspondingly, a secondary combat computer was added to allow the Sniper to be used in direct-fire situations, as well as constructing the vehicle with seven and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], most of it concentrated on the front.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> ==History== ==History== ===Star League & Succession War Eras=== ===Star League & Succession War Eras=== − The vehicle entered service with the [[Star League Defense Force]] in [[2702]] and became its standard medium artillery piece. Unfortunately, the vehicle suffered from an early design flaw: due to faulty track locks, the vehicle tended to throw its tracks at flank speeds. The designers corrected the flaw, but over a thousand production units had been built before it was remedied. Although some of the original production vehicles were retrofitted, many never received the fix.<ref name=TRO2750p108f/><ref name=TRO3050Rp212f/> + The vehicle entered service with the [[Star League Defense Force]] in [[2702]] and became its standard medium artillery piece. Unfortunately, the vehicle suffered from an early design flaw: due to faulty track locks, the vehicle tended to throw its tracks at flank speeds. The designers corrected the flaw, but over a thousand production units had been built before it was remedied. Although some of the original production vehicles were retrofitted, many never received the fix.<ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> Because of their poor reputation many of these Marksman were stripped for spare parts through the Succession Wars. The vehicle faded from service by the end of the [[Third Succession War]]. Only one surviving vehicle was left in service of a planetary militia in the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. Because of their poor reputation many of these Marksman were stripped for spare parts through the Succession Wars. The vehicle faded from service by the end of the [[Third Succession War]]. Only one surviving vehicle was left in service of a planetary militia in the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. − ===Late Thirty-first Century=== + ===Late 31st Century=== − Grumman Industries, the original manufacturer of the Marksman, merged with CRI Mechanical becoming [[Grumman-CRI]]. One of its first actions was to redesign the Marksman chassis. Grumman-CRI built a new manufacturing plant on [[Melissia]] for service of the [[Lyran Alliance]] by the late [[3060]]s, and Marksmans were being deployed to the borders adjoining the [[Clan Jade Falcon Occupation Zone|Clan Jade Falcon OZ]].<ref name=TRO3050Up172f/> + Grumman Industries, the original manufacturer of the Marksman, merged with CRI Mechanical becoming [[Grumman-CRI]]. One of its first actions was to redesign the Marksman chassis. Grumman-CRI built a new manufacturing plant on [[Melissia]] for service of the [[Lyran Alliance]] by the late [[3060]]s, and Marksmans were being deployed to the borders adjoining the [[Clan Jade Falcon Occupation Zone|Clan Jade Falcon OZ]].<ref name=TRO3050U/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The Marksman's primary feature is its main battery, the [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]. The vehicle carries 20 rounds of ammunition for the Sniper. For defensive purposes, it also has a turret-mounted [[Large Laser|RAMTech 500 Large Laser]].<ref name=TRO3050Up172f/><ref name=TRO2750p108f/><ref name=TRO3050Rp212f/> + The Marksman's primary feature is its main battery, the [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]. The vehicle carries 20 rounds of ammunition for the Sniper. For defensive purposes, it also has a turret-mounted [[Large Laser|RAMTech 500 Large Laser]].<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 47:
Line 47: ==Vehicles Notes== ==Vehicles Notes== − *''Fist of Justice'' - Part of the [[First Skye Rangers]]' artillery company, the Fist of Justice Lance has been in service since [[3068]]. The lance is noteworthy for taking out sixty vehicles and 'Mechs over its brief history, without taking any serious injuries or damage. Part of their success is due to the use of [[VTOL]] spotter aircraft to home in on their targets. The lance is also known to close in on its enemies due to the Sniper's short-range. Two of the lance's commanders are former Mechwarriors.<ref name=TRO3050Up172f/> + *''Fist of Justice'' - Part of the [[1st Skye Rangers]]' artillery company, the Fist of Justice Lance has been in service since [[3068]]. The lance is noteworthy for taking out sixty vehicles and 'Mechs over its brief history, without taking any serious injuries or damage. Part of their success is due to the use of [[VTOL]] spotter aircraft to home in on their targets. The lance is also known to close in on its enemies due to the Sniper's short-range. Two of the lance's commanders are former Mechwarriors.<ref name=TRO3050U/> ==Notes== ==Notes==
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| BV (1.0) = 392<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 392<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 688<ref name= | + | | BV (2.0) = 688<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 172-173, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 200</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The [[Star League]]-era '''Marksman''' was created as a fire support vehicle, specifically to carry the newly designed [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]. Initially, the vehicle was to use the older [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle]]'s chassis, but the weight of the Sniper forced the designers to start with a new design.<ref name= | + | The [[Star League]]-era '''Marksman''' was created as a fire support vehicle, specifically to carry the newly designed [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]. Initially, the vehicle was to use the older [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor Armored Fighting Vehicle]]'s chassis, but the weight of the Sniper forced the designers to start with a new design.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 108-109, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 212-213, "Marksman Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
| − | As a successor to the Thor, the designers improved the design by trading the previous wheeled configuration for tracks. The tracks gave the Marksman more stability, as well as increased all-terrain capabilities. The short range of the Sniper means that the vehicle is more likely to be involved in direct combat than most artillery pieces. Correspondingly, a secondary combat computer was added to allow the Sniper to be used in direct-fire situations, as well as constructing the vehicle with seven and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], most of it concentrated on the front.<ref name= | + | As a successor to the Thor, the designers improved the design by trading the previous wheeled configuration for tracks. The tracks gave the Marksman more stability, as well as increased all-terrain capabilities. The short range of the Sniper means that the vehicle is more likely to be involved in direct combat than most artillery pieces. Correspondingly, a secondary combat computer was added to allow the Sniper to be used in direct-fire situations, as well as constructing the vehicle with seven and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], most of it concentrated on the front.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Star League & Succession War Eras=== | ===Star League & Succession War Eras=== | ||
| − | The vehicle entered service with the [[Star League Defense Force]] in [[2702]] and became its standard medium artillery piece. Unfortunately, the vehicle suffered from an early design flaw: due to faulty track locks, the vehicle tended to throw its tracks at flank speeds. The designers corrected the flaw, but over a thousand production units had been built before it was remedied. Although some of the original production vehicles were retrofitted, many never received the fix.<ref name= | + | The vehicle entered service with the [[Star League Defense Force]] in [[2702]] and became its standard medium artillery piece. Unfortunately, the vehicle suffered from an early design flaw: due to faulty track locks, the vehicle tended to throw its tracks at flank speeds. The designers corrected the flaw, but over a thousand production units had been built before it was remedied. Although some of the original production vehicles were retrofitted, many never received the fix.<ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> |
Because of their poor reputation many of these Marksman were stripped for spare parts through the Succession Wars. The vehicle faded from service by the end of the [[Third Succession War]]. Only one surviving vehicle was left in service of a planetary militia in the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. | Because of their poor reputation many of these Marksman were stripped for spare parts through the Succession Wars. The vehicle faded from service by the end of the [[Third Succession War]]. Only one surviving vehicle was left in service of a planetary militia in the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]. | ||
| − | ===Late | + | ===Late 31st Century=== |
| − | Grumman Industries, the original manufacturer of the Marksman, merged with CRI Mechanical becoming [[Grumman-CRI]]. One of its first actions was to redesign the Marksman chassis. Grumman-CRI built a new manufacturing plant on [[Melissia]] for service of the [[Lyran Alliance]] by the late [[3060]]s, and Marksmans were being deployed to the borders adjoining the [[Clan Jade Falcon Occupation Zone|Clan Jade Falcon OZ]].<ref name= | + | Grumman Industries, the original manufacturer of the Marksman, merged with CRI Mechanical becoming [[Grumman-CRI]]. One of its first actions was to redesign the Marksman chassis. Grumman-CRI built a new manufacturing plant on [[Melissia]] for service of the [[Lyran Alliance]] by the late [[3060]]s, and Marksmans were being deployed to the borders adjoining the [[Clan Jade Falcon Occupation Zone|Clan Jade Falcon OZ]].<ref name=TRO3050U/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Marksman's primary feature is its main battery, the [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]. The vehicle carries 20 rounds of ammunition for the Sniper. For defensive purposes, it also has a turret-mounted [[Large Laser|RAMTech 500 Large Laser]].<ref name= | + | The Marksman's primary feature is its main battery, the [[Sniper Artillery Piece]]. The vehicle carries 20 rounds of ammunition for the Sniper. For defensive purposes, it also has a turret-mounted [[Large Laser|RAMTech 500 Large Laser]].<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Vehicles Notes== | ==Vehicles Notes== | ||
| − | *''Fist of Justice'' - Part of the [[ | + | *''Fist of Justice'' - Part of the [[1st Skye Rangers]]' artillery company, the Fist of Justice Lance has been in service since [[3068]]. The lance is noteworthy for taking out sixty vehicles and 'Mechs over its brief history, without taking any serious injuries or damage. Part of their success is due to the use of [[VTOL]] spotter aircraft to home in on their targets. The lance is also known to close in on its enemies due to the Sniper's short-range. Two of the lance's commanders are former Mechwarriors.<ref name=TRO3050U/> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||