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Line 1: − {{Update Needed|[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27]]}} {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle − | image = Patton RGilClan v27.jpg + | image = Rommel.jpg | name = Patton Tank | name = Patton Tank | manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]] | manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]] Line 10:
Line 9: | cost = 2,747,113 C-bills | cost = 2,747,113 C-bills | mass = 65 tons | mass = 65 tons − | armor = [[Durallex Heavy]] + | armor = 14.5 tons Standard | engine = [[Magna 260]]| | engine = [[Magna 260]]| | comsys = [[TharHes Muse 54-58K]] | comsys = [[TharHes Muse 54-58K]] | T&T = [[TharHes Mars5]] | T&T = [[TharHes Mars5]] − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] + | heat sinks = 10 − | speed = 64.8 + | speed = 43.2 | Crew = 3 | Crew = 3 | armament = | armament = Line 26:
Line 25: }} }} − The '''Patton''' tank is a 65-ton armored combat vehicle, specializing in conventional armored warfare. Identical to its twin, the [[Rommel]], in every way but armament and armor configuration, the Patton has primarily served with the Lyran Commonwealth and the Lyran Alliance. + The '''Patton''' tank is a 65-ton armored combat vehicle, specializing in conventional armored warfare. Identical to its twin, the Rommel, in every way but armament and armor configuration, the Patton has primarily served with the Lyran Commonwealth and the Lyran Alliance. It is named after General George S. Patton, Jr., a legendary commander of armored and mechanized forces renowned for his exploits during World War II on Terra. ==Description== ==Description== Line 34:
Line 33: ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The Patton uses a single [[Defiance Killer Type T]] [[Autocannon/10]] as its main armament. While not as able to cripple 'Mechs when compared to the Rommel's [[AC/20]], the Patton has a longer ranged AC/10 and 14.5T of armor. More armor than the Rommel, and indeed many mechs. The Patton adds a [[Coventry Five-Tube]] [[LRM-5]] for added punch at range. To deal with attacking infantry, a turret-mounted [[Defiance A5L]] [[Small Laser]], and a front-mounted [[Hotshot]] [[Flamer]] are included. + The Patton uses a single Defiance Killer Type T [[Autocannon/10]] as its main armament. While not able to as easily cripple light and medium 'Mechs as the Rommel's [[AC/20]], combined with a Coventry Five-Tube [[LRM-5]], the AC/10's longer range allows it to strike and keep enemies at a distance while retreating to another position. To counter attacking infantry, the Patton is equipped with both a turret mounted Defiance ASL [[Small Laser]] and a front mounted HotShot [[Flamer]]. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Patton Ultra : This variant of the Patton replaces the standard weaponry with a turret-mounted [[Ultra AC/10]] and a pair of [[medium laser]]s to support it. For anti-infantry work, the Patton Ultra has three [[Machine Gun]]s: One covers the rear while the other two cover the front of the tank. BV (2.0) = 1,160<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 156</ref> + *;Patton Ultra : This variant of the Patton replaces the standard weaponry with a turret-mounted [[Ultra AC/10]] and a pair of [[Medium Laser]]s to support it. For anti-infantry work, the Patton Ultra has three [[Machine Gun]]s: One covers the rear while the other two cover the front of the tank. BV (2.0) = 1,160<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 156</ref> − *; Patton-SB : This version of the Patton was built with the intent of functioning in hostile environments like the vacuum of space. [[Environmental Sealing]] protects the crew from hostile environments. An [[XL fusion engine]] with [[Supercharger]] allows the Patton-SB to perform sprints of up to 86 km/h to reposition quickly. It retains the LRM-5, but replaces the other weaponry with a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s and a [[Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle]] with three tons of ammunition. The tank is protected by eleven and a half tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. BV (2.0) = 1,468<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 9</ref> + *;Patton-SB : This version of the Patton was built with the intent of functioning in hostile environments like the vacuum of space. [[Environmental Sealing]] protects the crew from hostile environments. An [[XL Fusion Engine]] with [[Supercharger]] allows the Patton-SB to perform sprints of up to 86km/h to reposition quickly. It retains the LRM-5, but replaces the other weaponry with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a [[Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle]] with three tons of ammunition. The tank is protected by eleven and a half tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. BV (2.0) = 1,468<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 9</ref> − *; Patton (Taurian) : Several Patton variants would undergo testing with the [[Taurian Concordat]] for use in hostile environments<ref name = "RG:iC27">"Recognition Guide: iClan, vol. 27", pp 10-11</ref>. The resulting design retains the Flamer and LRM-5 but mounts an LBX-10 and ER Medium Laser in place of the standard AC/10 and Small Laser. The Taurian variant also carries a Supercharger and Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor<ref name="RGiC RS">"Recognition Guide: iClan, vol. 27" pp 30 - 32</ref>. BV(2.0) = 1,213<ref name = "RGiC RS"/>. + ==Related Designs== + * [[Rommel]] - The Rommel tank is built on the same chassis, but carries an massive [[Autocannon/20]]. While giving the Rommel signifcant short range firepower, backed up by a [[LRM-5]] and [[Small Laser]], the heavier weapon forces a reduction in armor to a still quite respectable 11 tons. − *; Patton (XL) : Devised as a partnership between DefHes and GM, an engine swap to the [[GM 260 XL]] Fusion allowed this Patton variant to free up additional tonnage for various upgrades<ref name = "RG:iC27"/>. This variant mounts a Mydron Excel Ultra Type 10 Auto cannon, a Holly MML5, a Martel-X Medium X-Pulse Laser, and a Hotshot Flamer for anti-infantry work. The Targeting & Tracking system is upgraded to a TharHes Mars 5 with Targeting Computer and Artemis IV. For protection this variant relies on its StarSlab/6 Ferro-Fibrous armor along with CASE protected ammunition bins carrying a single ton of MML ammunition and 3 tons of Ultra AC/10 ammunition. BV(2.0) = 1,278<ref name = "RGiC RS"/>. + * [[Axel]] - Produced in a Mark I and a Mark II version on [[Spittal]] by [[Benson and Bjorn]] since the inception of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], the ''Axel'' tanks are internal-combustion-engine variants of the Rommel and Patton designs, respectively.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 50, "Defense Industry"</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The Patton-SB variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> + The ''Patton-SB'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> * [[Prototype]] * [[Prototype]] * [[Trailer Hitch]] * [[Trailer Hitch]] − Design Quirks for XL: − * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] − * [[Poor Targeting/Short Range]] − ==Related Designs== − * [[Rommel]] - The Rommel tank is built on the same chassis, but carries a massive [[Autocannon/20]]. While giving the Rommel significant short range firepower, backed up by an [[LRM-5]] and [[Small Laser]], the heavier weapon forces a reduction in armor to a still quite respectable 11 tons. − − * [[Axel]] - Produced in a Mark I and a Mark II version on [[Spittal]] by [[Benson and Bjorn]] since the inception of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], the Axel tanks are internal-combustion-engine variants of the Rommel and Patton designs, respectively.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 50, "Defense Industry"</ref> − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Rommel.jpg|Original Patton from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' − Patton RGilClan v27.jpg|Patton from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27|RG:ilClan vol. 27]]'' − Patton (McIntyre House Guard) FMPeriphery.jpg|[[McIntyre House Guard]] Patton from ''[[Field Manual: Periphery|FM:Periphery]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 68:
Line 54: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' + *''[[20 Year Update]]'' − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]'' + *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' − * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27]]''
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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
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| name = Patton Tank | | name = Patton Tank | ||
| manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]] | | manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]] | ||
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| cost = 2,747,113 C-bills | | cost = 2,747,113 C-bills | ||
| mass = 65 tons | | mass = 65 tons | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = 14.5 tons Standard |
| engine = [[Magna 260]]| | | engine = [[Magna 260]]| | ||
| comsys = [[TharHes Muse 54-58K]] | | comsys = [[TharHes Muse 54-58K]] | ||
| T&T = [[TharHes Mars5]] | | T&T = [[TharHes Mars5]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 |
| − | | speed = | + | | speed = 43.2 |
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
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| − | The '''Patton''' tank is a 65-ton armored combat vehicle, specializing in conventional armored warfare. Identical to its twin, the | + | The '''Patton''' tank is a 65-ton armored combat vehicle, specializing in conventional armored warfare. Identical to its twin, the Rommel, in every way but armament and armor configuration, the Patton has primarily served with the Lyran Commonwealth and the Lyran Alliance. It is named after General George S. Patton, Jr., a legendary commander of armored and mechanized forces renowned for his exploits during World War II on Terra. |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Patton uses a single | + | The Patton uses a single Defiance Killer Type T [[Autocannon/10]] as its main armament. While not able to as easily cripple light and medium 'Mechs as the Rommel's [[AC/20]], combined with a Coventry Five-Tube [[LRM-5]], the AC/10's longer range allows it to strike and keep enemies at a distance while retreating to another position. To counter attacking infantry, the Patton is equipped with both a turret mounted Defiance ASL [[Small Laser]] and a front mounted HotShot [[Flamer]]. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; Patton Ultra : This variant of the Patton replaces the standard weaponry with a turret-mounted [[Ultra AC/10]] and a pair of [[ | + | *;Patton Ultra : This variant of the Patton replaces the standard weaponry with a turret-mounted [[Ultra AC/10]] and a pair of [[Medium Laser]]s to support it. For anti-infantry work, the Patton Ultra has three [[Machine Gun]]s: One covers the rear while the other two cover the front of the tank. BV (2.0) = 1,160<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 156</ref> |
| − | *; Patton-SB : This version of the Patton was built with the intent of functioning in hostile environments like the vacuum of space. [[Environmental Sealing]] protects the crew from hostile environments. An [[XL | + | *;Patton-SB : This version of the Patton was built with the intent of functioning in hostile environments like the vacuum of space. [[Environmental Sealing]] protects the crew from hostile environments. An [[XL Fusion Engine]] with [[Supercharger]] allows the Patton-SB to perform sprints of up to 86km/h to reposition quickly. It retains the LRM-5, but replaces the other weaponry with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a [[Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle]] with three tons of ammunition. The tank is protected by eleven and a half tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. BV (2.0) = 1,468<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 9</ref> |
| − | * | + | ==Related Designs== |
| + | * [[Rommel]] - The Rommel tank is built on the same chassis, but carries an massive [[Autocannon/20]]. While giving the Rommel signifcant short range firepower, backed up by a [[LRM-5]] and [[Small Laser]], the heavier weapon forces a reduction in armor to a still quite respectable 11 tons. | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Axel]] - Produced in a Mark I and a Mark II version on [[Spittal]] by [[Benson and Bjorn]] since the inception of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], the ''Axel'' tanks are internal-combustion-engine variants of the Rommel and Patton designs, respectively.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 50, "Defense Industry"</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The Patton-SB variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> | + | The ''Patton-SB'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> |
* [[Prototype]] | * [[Prototype]] | ||
* [[Trailer Hitch]] | * [[Trailer Hitch]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | + | *''[[20 Year Update]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]'' | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039 | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' |
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