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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
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| image = Minion advanced tactical vehicle.gif
 
| image = Minion advanced tactical vehicle.gif
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| name = Minion Advanced Tactical Vehicle
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| name = Minion advanced tactical vehicle
 
| manufacturer = [[General Motors]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 8-9, "Minion Advanced Tactrical Vehicle"</ref>, <br />[[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
| manufacturer = [[General Motors]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 8-9, "Minion Advanced Tactrical Vehicle"</ref>, <br />[[Ceres Metals Industries]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
| production year=3064
 
| production year=3064
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| mass = 20 tons<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
| mass = 20 tons<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
| armor = [[Durallex Light]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
| armor = [[Durallex Light]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
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| engine = [[Nissan 95]] [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
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| engine = [[Nissan 95]] [[Fusion engine|fusion]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
| comsys = [[Overlook J-9 w/C3 Slave]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
| comsys = [[Overlook J-9 w/C3 Slave]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
| T&T= [[Brightstar 17 Mk. II]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
| T&T= [[Brightstar 17 Mk. II]]<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
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| heat sinks= 10<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
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| heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]
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| speed = 151<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
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| speed = 151
 
| Crew = 2<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
| Crew = 2<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
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| armament = *2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
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| armament = 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
| BV (1.0) = 285 (C3: 34)<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/><ref name="COp122">''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref>
 
| BV (1.0) = 285 (C3: 34)<ref name="TRO3067p8+"/><ref name="COp122">''Combat Operations'', p. 122</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 456<ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 5</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 456<ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 5</ref>
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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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="TRO3067p8+"/>
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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 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="TRO3067p8+"/>
  
 
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="TRO3067p8+"/>
 
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="TRO3067p8+"/>
  
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
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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="TRO3067p8+"/>
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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="TRO3067p8+"/>
  
 
== Variants ==
 
== Variants ==
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=== Custom Variants ===
 
=== Custom Variants ===
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*;Minion "Silver Bullet" : A product of the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Clan Snow Raven]] peace talks introduced in [[Introduction Year::3072]]<ref name="MUL5"/>, 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><ref name="MUL5">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2185/minion-advanced-tactical-vehicle-silver-bullet/ MUL online entry for the Minion "Silver Bullet" variant]</ref>
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*;Minion "Silver Bullet" : A product of the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and [[Clan Snow Raven]] peace talks introduced in [[Introduction Year::3072]]<ref name="MUL5"/>, 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 180 km/h. BV (2.0)= 560<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators'', p. 10, "Minion "Silver Bullet Variant""</ref><ref name="MUL5">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2185/minion-advanced-tactical-vehicle-silver-bullet/ MUL online entry for the Minion "Silver Bullet" variant]</ref>
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Minion advanced tactical vehicle.gif|Original Minion from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
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== References ==
 
== References ==
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Minion]]
 
[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Minion]]

Latest revision as of 02:18, 21 February 2023

Minion advanced tactical vehicle.gif
Minion advanced tactical vehicle
Production information
Manufacturer General Motors[1],
Ceres Metals Industries[1]
Production Year 3064[2]
Mission Cavalry
Type Hover
Cost 870,333 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
Mass 20 tons[1]
Armor Durallex Light[1]
Engine Nissan 95 fusion[1]
Speed 151 km/h
Crew 2[1]
Communications System Overlook J-9 w/C3 Slave[1]
Targeting Tracking System Brightstar 17 Mk. II[1]
Heat Sinks 10 single
Armament

2x Medium Pulse Lasers[1]

BV (1.0) 285 (C3: 34)[1][3]
BV (2.0) 456[2][4]


Description[edit]

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 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]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

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[edit]

  • Targeting Computer 
    Produced exclusively on Kathil and introduced in 3065[7], 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[8], BV (2.0)= 508[9][7]

Custom Variants[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 8-9, "Minion Advanced Tactrical Vehicle"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Minion
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 122
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 5
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online entry for the Minion (TAG) variant
  6. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 7
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online entry for the Minion (Targeting Computer) variant
  8. ↑ Combat Operations, p. 126
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 8
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 MUL online entry for the Minion Gauss ("Sandblaster") variant
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 7
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 MUL online entry for the Minion "Silver Bullet" variant
  13. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators, p. 10, "Minion "Silver Bullet Variant""

Bibliography[edit]

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