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| image = Pandion.jpg
 
| image = Pandion.jpg
 
| name = Pandion Combat WiGE
 
| name = Pandion Combat WiGE
| manufacturer = [[General Motors]]<ref name="TRO:3085p16+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 16-17, "Pandion Combat WiGE"</ref>
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| manufacturer = [[General Motors]]
 
| production year=3078
 
| production year=3078
| year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2415/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2415/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Mission = Attack Vehicle <br/> Scout
 
| Mission = Attack Vehicle <br/> Scout
 
| Type = [[WiGE]]
 
| Type = [[WiGE]]
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/>
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| Cost =  
| cost = 1,202,500 C-bills<ref name="MUL1"/>
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| mass = 20
| mass = 20<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/>
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| armor = [[Ferro-Fibrous|StarSlab/4 Ferro-Fibrous]]
| armor = [[StarSlab/4 Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/>
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| engine = [[GM 120 XL Fusion]]
| engine = [[GM 120 XL Fusion]]<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/>
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| comsys = [[Garret Supremesound]]
| comsys = [[Garret Supremesound]]<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/>
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| T&T = [[Trackmaster VIII]] w/ [[Beagle Active Probe]]
| T&T = [[Trackmaster VIII]] w/ [[Beagle Active Probe]]<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/>
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| heat sinks = 10
| heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]
 
 
| speed = 162
 
| speed = 162
 
| Crew =  
 
| Crew =  
| armament =  
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| armament = 2 x [[ER Medium Lasers]] <br/> [[Streak SRM 4]]
* 2x [[ER Medium Laser]]
 
* 1x [[Streak SRM 4]]
 
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
| BV (2.0) = 658<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/>
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| BV (2.0) = 658<ref name=TRO3085>''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 16-17, "Pandion Profile"</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
== Description ==
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==Description==
The '''Pandion Combat WiGE''' is a combat vehicle produced by General Motors for the [[Federated Suns]] starting in [[3078]]. The inexpensive vehicle was designed by GM to help ramp up sales to keep the company going during the [[Jihad]]. First developed at its plant on [[Salem]], the vehicle production was expanded to another plant on [[New Valencia]] and later to a rebuilt plant on [[Kathil]]. GM attempted to win an infantry transport contract with the [[Republic of the Sphere]]'s military in [[3084]]. Despite Pandion's APC variant outperforming the [[Draconis Combine]]'s [[Giggins|Giggins APC]], the contact was awarded to the Combine. Seen as a backroom deal made with the Combine, GM began a smear campaign against the Giggins' quality.<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/>
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The '''''Pandion''''' Combat WiGE is a General Motors produced combat vehicle for [[Federated Suns]] in [[3078]]. The inexpensive vehicle was designed by GM to help ramp up sales to keep the company going during the [[Jihad]]. First developed at its plant on [[Salem]], vehicle production was spread out to other on [[New Valencia]] and later at rebuilt plant on [[Kathil]]. GM attempted to win an Infantry transport contract with [[Republic of the Sphere]]'s military in [[3084]]. Despites ''Pandion's'' APC variant out performing the [[Draconis Combine]]'s [[Giggins|Giggin APC]], the contact was awarded to Combine. Seen as backroom deal made with the Combine, GM began a smear campaign against the Giggin's quality.<ref name=TRO3085/>
  
== Weapons and Equipment ==
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The ''Pandion's'' 120 rated XL Fusion Engine allows it move at rapid speeds up to 162 kph. Its hull is protected by 4 tons of StarSlab/4 Ferro-Fibrous Armor, with most armor protection concentrated in the front of the vehicle.<ref name=TRO3085/>
The Pandion's 120-rated [[extralight fusion engine]] allows it move at rapid speeds up to 162 km/h. Its hull is protected by 4 tons of StarSlab/4 [[ferro-fibrous armor]], with most armor protection concentrated in the front of the vehicle.<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/>  
 
  
The vehicle's main weapon is its pair of [[Bright Bloom]] [[extended range medium laser]]s mounted in the turret. Also found in the turret is a [[Hovertec (SSRM4)|Hovertec]] [[Streak SRM-4|Streak 4-tubed short-range missile launcher]], with a ton of ammunition feed it.<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/>
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Lastly the vehicle is been fitted with a [[Beagle Active Probe]] to allow it to spot enemy units.<ref name=TRO3085/>  
  
The vehicle has also been fitted with a [[Beagle active probe]] to allow it to spot enemy units.<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/>
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==Armament==
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The vehicle's main weapon is its pair of Extended Range Medium Lasers mounted in the turret. Also found in the turret is a Streak 4-tubed Short-Range Missile Launcher which has a ton of ammunition feed it.<ref name=TRO3085/>
  
== Variants ==
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==Variants==
*; Infantry: This variant that was based on the original prototype used in GM's bid to attain the RAF's infantry transport contract. This production variant was introduced in [[Introduction Year::3078]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, and has the base model's SRM launcher and associated ammunition removed for an infantry transport bay for a squad of [[battle armor]]. Troopers would exit from the vehicle's rear-mounted door.  While the ER medium lasers are retained, the missile ports in the turret are also retained to fool opponents into believing it is the more heavily-armed standard model.<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/> BV(2.0)=507<ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2414/pandion-combat-wige-infantry/MUL online data for the Pandion combat WiGE (infantry) variant]''</ref>
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*;Infantry : This variant that was based on the original prototype use in GM's bid to attain RAF's infantry transport contract. This production variant, has the base model's launcher & associated ammunition removed for an Infantry Transport Bay for Squad of [[Battle Armor]]. Troopers would exit from the Vehicle's rear mounted door.  While the ER Medium lasers are retained, the Missile ports in the turret are retained to fool opponents into believing its heavier armed standard model.<ref name=TRO3085/> BV(2.0)=???
  
*; C3: This is a true spotter variant of the Pandion developed in [[Introduction Year::3078]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, which like infantry model completely resembles the base model. The baseline's ER medium lasers are removed in favor of a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] in the turret and a [[C3 slave unit]] in the hull.<ref name="TRO:3085p16+"/> BV(2.0)=373<ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2413/pandion-combat-wige-c3/ MUL online data for the Pandion Combat WiGE (C3) variant]''</ref>
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*;C3 : This is true spotter variant of the Pandion, which like infantry model completely resembles the base model. The baseline's ER Medium Lasers are removed in favor of [[TAG]] in the turret and [[C3 Slave Unit]] in hull.<ref name=TRO3085/> BV(2.0)=???
  
*; 3135 Upgrade: This Pandion upgrade uses [[vehicular jump jet]]s for increased maneuverability.<ref name="TRO:3150p222">''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 222, "New Tech New Upgrades - Vehicles"</ref>
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==Notes==
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As of this writing, there is no published record sheets for the Pandion or its variants.
  
*; 3145 Upgrade: Slower than other Pandion models, this version uses [[medium re-engineered laser]]s to defeat heavy armor. These lasers are equipped with [[laser insulator]]s.<ref name="TRO:3150p222"/>
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==References==
 
 
== Notes ==
 
* As of this writing, there is no published record sheets for the Pandion or its variants.
 
 
 
== References ==
 
 
<references />
 
<references />
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==Bibliography==
  
== Bibliography ==
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]''
 
 
 
  
 
[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Pandion]]
 
[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Pandion]]
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[[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles|Pandion]]
 
[[Category:Federated Suns Combat Vehicles|Pandion]]
 
[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles|Pandion]]
 
[[Category:Light Combat Vehicles|Pandion]]
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[[Category:Dark Age Vehicles|Pandion]]

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