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| name = Minion Advanced Tactical Vehicle | | name = Minion Advanced Tactical Vehicle | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[General Motors]]<ref>'' | + | | manufacturer = [[General Motors]]<ref name=TRO3067pp8-9>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 8-9, "Minion Vehicle Profile"</ref> <br />[[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name=TRO3067pp8-9/> |
| Mission = Cavalry | | Mission = Cavalry | ||
| Type = Hover | | Type = Hover | ||
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| armor = Durallex Light | | armor = Durallex Light | ||
| engine = [[Nissan 95]] [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] | | engine = [[Nissan 95]] [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] | ||
| + | | comsys = [[Overlook J-9]] w/[[C3 Slave]] | ||
| + | | T&T= [[Brightstar 17 Mk. II]] | ||
| speed = 151 | | speed = 151 | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| armament = *2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s | | armament = *2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 285< | + | | BV (1.0) = 285 (C3: 34)<ref name=TRO3067pp8-9/><ref name=COp122>''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref> |
| BV (2.0) = ??? | | BV (2.0) = ??? | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Minion Advanced Tactical Vehicle''' was a joint venture between [[General Motors]] and [[Ceres Metals Industries]]. With the onset of the [[FedCom Civil War]], however, the mission profile of the Minion was changed to from open-field to urban warfare. This design is often deployed with a [[Morningstar]] City Command Vehicle to root out stubborn resistance in cities. | + | The '''Minion Advanced Tactical Vehicle''' was a joint venture between [[General Motors]] and [[Ceres Metals Industries]]. With the onset of the [[FedCom Civil War]], however, the mission profile of the Minion was changed to from open-field to urban warfare. This design is often deployed with a [[Morningstar]] City Command Vehicle to root out stubborn resistance in cities.<ref name=TRO3067pp8-9/> |
| − | The Minion is a fast hovertank, able to top out around 151 km/h thanks to its 95-rated [[fusion engine]]. Even so, it is well-armored for a unit of its size, with over a quarter of the Minion's weight devoted to armor as no unit can rely solely upon speed for defense in confined urban terrain. | + | The Minion is a fast hovertank, able to top out around 151 km/h thanks to its 95-rated [[fusion engine]]. Even so, it is well-armored for a unit of its size, with over a quarter of the Minion's weight devoted to armor as no unit can rely solely upon speed for defense in confined urban terrain.<ref name=TRO3067pp8-9/> |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The weapons of the Minion are simple and effective. A pair of Defiance P5M [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s are short range and accurate weapons that allow the vehicle to move swiftly and still be able to hit effectively. The all important [[C3 Slave Unit]] enables the Minion to share targeting data with other units in its network. <ref | + | The weapons of the Minion are simple and effective. A pair of Defiance P5M [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s are short range and accurate weapons that allow the vehicle to move swiftly and still be able to hit effectively. The all important [[C3 Slave Unit]] enables the Minion to share targeting data with other units in its network.<ref name=TRO3067pp8-9/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *TAG - This variant produced by the [[Capellan Confederation]] after they seized [[Tikonov]] replaces the C3 Slave with a [[TAG]]. This enables the Minion to serve as an artillery spotter. BV (1.0) = 285 <ref | + | * TAG - This variant produced by the [[Capellan Confederation]] after they seized [[Tikonov]] replaces the C3 Slave with a [[TAG]]. This enables the Minion to serve as an artillery spotter.<ref name=TRO3067pp8-9/> BV (1.0) = 285<ref name=COp122/> |
| − | *Targeting Computer - Produced exclusively on [[Kathil]], this variant also swaps out the C3 Slave. In its place is, as the name of the variant suggests, a [[Targeting Computer]] that makes the Minion's lasers that much more accurate. BV (1.0) = 326 <ref> | + | * Targeting Computer - Produced exclusively on [[Kathil]], this variant also swaps out the C3 Slave. In its place is, as the name of the variant suggests, a [[Targeting Computer]] that makes the Minion's lasers that much more accurate.<ref name=TRO3067pp8-9/> BV (1.0) = 326<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 126</ref> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | * Minion "Silver Bullet" - A product of the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Clan Snow Raven]] peace talks, the "Silver Bullet" variant of the Minion uses [[Reflective Armor]] to disperse energy weapon damage. The Ravens contributed a [[Targeting Computer]] to make the [[Medium Pulse Laser]] more accurate, and a [[Laser Anti-Missile System]] destroys many missiles before they hit the hull. The standard engine has been replaced by an [[XL Engine]], increasing the top speed to 180km/h. BV (2.0)= 560<ref>'' | + | * Minion "Silver Bullet" - A product of the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Clan Snow Raven]] peace talks, the "Silver Bullet" variant of the Minion uses [[Reflective Armor]] to disperse energy weapon damage. The Ravens contributed a [[Targeting Computer]] to make the [[Medium Pulse Laser]] more accurate, and a [[Laser Anti-Missile System]] destroys many missiles before they hit the hull. The standard engine has been replaced by an [[XL Engine]], increasing the top speed to 180km/h. BV (2.0)= 560<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators'', p. 10, "Minion "Silver Bullet Variant""</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | *[[Combat Operations]] | + | |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3067]] | + | ==Bibliography== |
| + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
Revision as of 11:31, 1 May 2012
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| Minion Advanced Tactical Vehicle | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors[1] Ceres Metals Industries[1] |
| Mission | Cavalry |
| Type | Hover |
| Cost | 870,333 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20 |
| Armor | Durallex Light |
| Engine | Nissan 95 Fusion |
| Speed | 151 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Communications System | Overlook J-9 w/C3 Slave |
| Targeting Tracking System | Brightstar 17 Mk. II |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 285 (C3: 34)[1][2] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
The Minion Advanced Tactical Vehicle was a joint venture between General Motors and Ceres Metals Industries. With the onset of the FedCom Civil War, however, the mission profile of the Minion was changed to from open-field to urban warfare. This design is often deployed with a Morningstar City Command Vehicle to root out stubborn resistance in cities.[1]
The Minion is a fast hovertank, able to top out around 151 km/h thanks to its 95-rated fusion engine. Even so, it is well-armored for a unit of its size, with over a quarter of the Minion's weight devoted to armor as no unit can rely solely upon speed for defense in confined urban terrain.[1]
Armament
The weapons of the Minion are simple and effective. A pair of Defiance P5M Medium Pulse Lasers are short range and accurate weapons that allow the vehicle to move swiftly and still be able to hit effectively. The all important C3 Slave Unit enables the Minion to share targeting data with other units in its network.[1]
Variants
- TAG - This variant produced by the Capellan Confederation after they seized Tikonov replaces the C3 Slave with a TAG. This enables the Minion to serve as an artillery spotter.[1] BV (1.0) = 285[2]
- Targeting Computer - Produced exclusively on Kathil, this variant also swaps out the C3 Slave. In its place is, as the name of the variant suggests, a Targeting Computer that makes the Minion's lasers that much more accurate.[1] BV (1.0) = 326[3]
Custom Variants
- Minion "Silver Bullet" - A product of the Outworlds Alliance and Clan Snow Raven peace talks, the "Silver Bullet" variant of the Minion uses Reflective Armor to disperse energy weapon damage. The Ravens contributed a Targeting Computer to make the Medium Pulse Laser more accurate, and a Laser Anti-Missile System destroys many missiles before they hit the hull. The standard engine has been replaced by an XL Engine, increasing the top speed to 180km/h. BV (2.0)= 560[4]