Poseidon Mobile Engineering Platform

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Poseidon Mobile Engineering Platform
Production information
Manufacturer Free Worlds League
Use Industrial Support / Construction
Tech Base Non–Tournament Legal
Chassis Type (Size) Airship (Large)
Equipment Rating
Cost ???
Introduced 3048[1]
Technical specifications
Mass 800
Speed 0.75
Power Plant Solar
Fuel (Type/Range) Electric / 8 hours
Communications System Unspecified
Targeting Tracking System Unspecified
Armament 8x machine gun
Heat Sinks 0
Armor Unspecified
Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) 4
Crew 9 (5 crew, 7 gunners, 2 officers)
BV (1.0) ???
BV (2.0) ???


Description[edit]

Originally created as a fishery vessel (still retaining its amphibious capacities) on New Olympia in the Free Worlds League, the Poseidon is an industrial support air vessel. The vehicle's primary function is a mobile crane and engineering rig. The vehicle has been successful in industry since its introduction in 3048.[2]

The Poseidon uses solar panels to charge its large batteries to operate at night. The ship carries an array of equipment including mining drills, pile drivers, two cranes, and a Beagle active probe.

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The ship features eight machine guns to safeguard against air and sea attacks. The ship carries 10 tons of ammunition for its weaponry.

Cargo[edit]

56 tons with two doors, one on each side of the ship.

Variants[edit]

Poseidons are sometimes altered according to their role: weaponry is sometimes removed from vessels engaged in civil engineering work; ICE or fuel-cell engines might be added to reduce draw on the batteries; some have their paraglider lifeboats illegally cannibalized for parts or sold off.[3]

Notes[edit]

  • Features Amphibious Chassis and Control Modification, heavy-duty pile driver, two lift hoists, mining drill, two searchlights, communication gear, field kitchen, and crew quarters.

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Poseidon Mobile Engineering Platform
  2. Handbook: House Marik was written in game year 3067, and stated that vehicle had been in service for two decades
  3. Handbook: House Marik, p. 152

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