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| image = Schrek PPC.jpg | | image = Schrek PPC.jpg | ||
| name = Schrek PPC Carrier | | name = Schrek PPC Carrier | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]]<br>[[Alphard Trading Corporation]]<ref name="FM:3145p190">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 190 | + | | manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]];<br>[[Alphard Trading Corporation]];<ref name="FM:3145p190">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 190: "Lothian League"</ref><br>[[New Samarkand Metals]] |
| production year=2813 | | production year=2813 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2827/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2827/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | Mission = Long-range heavy fire support | + | | Mission = Long-range heavy fire support |
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
| cost = 3,829,500 C-bills | | cost = 3,829,500 C-bills | ||
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| comsys = [[Olmstead 3000]] | | comsys = [[Olmstead 3000]] | ||
| T&T = [[Omicron IX]] | | T&T = [[Omicron IX]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 30 | + | | heat sinks = 30 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| speed = 54.0 | | speed = 54.0 | ||
| Crew = 6 Members | | Crew = 6 Members | ||
| − | | armament = 3 x [[PPC]] | + | | armament = 3 x [[PPC]] |
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = 935 | | BV (2.0) = 935 | ||
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Designed for extended, long-range bombardments, the '''Schrek PPC carrier''' is capable of unleashing a deadly rain of particle fire. | Designed for extended, long-range bombardments, the '''Schrek PPC carrier''' is capable of unleashing a deadly rain of particle fire. | ||
| − | Developed by Aldis in [[2813]] to overcome the heat issues which hampered the effectiveness of their immensely popular [[Demolisher]] tank, the company took an entirely different tack, replacing the Demolisher's [[Autocannon/20|mammoth autocannons]] with a trio of [[PPC]]s and enough [[Heat Sink]]s to fire them continuously. <ref name=TRO3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 74</ref> | + | Developed by Aldis in [[2813]] to overcome the heat issues which hampered the effectiveness of their immensely popular [[Demolisher]] tank, the company took an entirely different tack, replacing the Demolisher's [[Autocannon/20|mammoth autocannons]] with a trio of [[PPC]]s and enough [[Heat Sink]]s to fire them continuously.<ref name=TRO3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 74</ref> |
| − | While highly effective when firing from cover and the perfect partner to the short-ranged Demolisher, the design is unpopular with crews due to the Schrek's limited mobility and pitifully low seven tons of ArcShield VII Mk 5 plate, which makes it highly vulnerable to counterbattery fire. The Schrek's reputation also suffered due to the decline of technical knowledge during the [[Succession Wars era]]. Its use of an increasingly rare [[fusion engine]] to power its weapons array drove up the | + | While highly effective when firing from cover and the perfect partner to the short-ranged Demolisher, the design is unpopular with crews due to the Schrek's limited mobility and pitifully low seven tons of ArcShield VII Mk 5 plate, which makes it highly vulnerable to counterbattery fire. The Schrek's reputation also suffered due to the decline of technical knowledge during the [[Succession Wars era]]. Its use of an increasingly rare [[fusion engine]] to power its weapons array drove up the cost to buy and maintain the vehicle, pricing it outside the range of all but the most elite units until after the [[War of 3039]].<ref name=TRO3039-090>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 90</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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To date no factory built variant exists, though a small number of field refits have appeared: | To date no factory built variant exists, though a small number of field refits have appeared: | ||
| − | *;Anti-Infantry : A relatively rare field variant first seen in [[2833]], several units drop a few tons of armor to mount a [[ | + | *; Anti-Infantry : A relatively rare field variant first seen in [[2833]], several units drop a few tons of armor to mount a [[machine gun]] or [[small laser]] to fend off [[infantry]] attacks.<ref name=TRO3026/> |
| − | *;Autocannon : Born of the dark days of the [[Third Succession War]] when Schreks were often cannibalized to replace the PPCs or fusion engines of BattleMechs, some owners repurposed the design as an "autocannon carrier", installing an [[ICE]] and autocannons. Three [[AC/5]] with three tons of ammunition and eight [[ | + | *; Autocannon : Born of the dark days of the [[Third Succession War]] when Schreks were often cannibalized to replace the PPCs or fusion engines of BattleMechs, some owners repurposed the design as an "autocannon carrier", installing an [[ICE]] and autocannons. Three [[AC/5]] with three tons of ammunition and eight [[machine gun]]s replaced the energy weapons. While boasting a similar mission profile, stripping out unneeded heat sinks also allows extra armor to be added.<ref name=TRO3039-052>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 52</ref> |
| − | *; C3M : Developed during the [[Jihad]] this | + | *; C3M : Developed during the [[Jihad]] this Schrek variant replaced one standard PPC with a [[light PPC]]. This freed enough space and weight to add a [[C3 master]], a [[Guardian ECM suite]], and an [[anti-missile system]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 993<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 49</ref> |
| − | *;Armor : Introduced in [[3072]], the common armor is replaced with [[ | + | *; Armor : Introduced in [[3072]], the common armor is replaced with [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor to increase protection. This variant also has an AMS to increase the defense capabilities of the vehicle.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 1040<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 50</ref> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *; | + | *; Schrek II-X : The Schrek II-X, a 95-ton variant built on Arc-Royal, uses an [[XXL engine]] to free weight for additional weapons. The tank has six [[light PPC]]s in its turret; three of them are paired with experimental [[PPC capacitor]]s. A [[targeting computer]] makes their fire even more accurate. Eight and a half tons of [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor protects the crew, while a total of 45 heat sinks dissipates the massive heat load. BV (2.0) = 1,407<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs, p. 11''</ref> |
===Apocryphal Variants=== | ===Apocryphal Variants=== | ||
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''From [[Ronin! (Scenario pack)|Ronin! Szenarioband - 3034 A.D.]]:'' | ''From [[Ronin! (Scenario pack)|Ronin! Szenarioband - 3034 A.D.]]:'' | ||
| − | *; Vacuum : | + | *; Vacuum : Upgraded to operate in an airless environment, dropping one of the design's three PPCs in the process, this version was deployed by [[Ronin (Faction)|Ronin]] forces on Krakau, the moon of [[Predlitz]], in [[3034]].<ref>''Ronin!'', p. 53</ref> |
{{ApocryphalContentEnd}} | {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * The Schrek appeared in ''Dragon Magazine'' in 1986, predating ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''. Some fluff was altered for the ''TRO:3026'' entry the game statistics | + | * The Schrek appeared in ''Dragon Magazine'' in 1986, predating ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''. Some fluff was altered for the ''TRO:3026'' entry but the game statistics were identical.<ref>''Dragon Magazine'' Vol. XI, No. 5 (#114), pp. 80, 82: Running Guns</ref> |
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Schreck'''''. | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Schreck'''''. | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Ronin! (Scenario pack)|Ronin!]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' | ||
Revision as of 16:43, 5 October 2022
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| Schrek PPC Carrier | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Aldis Industries; Alphard Trading Corporation;[1] New Samarkand Metals |
| Production Year | 2813[2] |
| Mission | Long-range heavy fire support |
| Type | Tracked |
| Cost | 3,829,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 80 |
| Armor | ArcShield VII Mk 5 |
| Engine | GoreTex 240 |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Crew | 6 Members |
| Communications System | Olmstead 3000 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Omicron IX |
| Heat Sinks | 30 single |
| Armament |
3 x PPC |
| BV (2.0) | 935 |
Contents
Description
Designed for extended, long-range bombardments, the Schrek PPC carrier is capable of unleashing a deadly rain of particle fire.
Developed by Aldis in 2813 to overcome the heat issues which hampered the effectiveness of their immensely popular Demolisher tank, the company took an entirely different tack, replacing the Demolisher's mammoth autocannons with a trio of PPCs and enough Heat Sinks to fire them continuously.[3]
While highly effective when firing from cover and the perfect partner to the short-ranged Demolisher, the design is unpopular with crews due to the Schrek's limited mobility and pitifully low seven tons of ArcShield VII Mk 5 plate, which makes it highly vulnerable to counterbattery fire. The Schrek's reputation also suffered due to the decline of technical knowledge during the Succession Wars era. Its use of an increasingly rare fusion engine to power its weapons array drove up the cost to buy and maintain the vehicle, pricing it outside the range of all but the most elite units until after the War of 3039.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
The trio of turret-mounted Magna Hellstar PPCs allow the Schrek to unleash horrific firepower on a target. Also unlike other vehicles or BattleMechs mounting as many particle projection cannons as the Schrek, such as the fearsome Awesome, the vehicle mounts enough heat sinks to continuously fire all three at once from a fixed position. Because the Schrek mounts no other weapons, and due to the inability of PPCs to effectively fire at close range, it is rarely deployed without escorts such as the Demolisher.[3]
Variants
To date no factory built variant exists, though a small number of field refits have appeared:
- Anti-Infantry
- A relatively rare field variant first seen in 2833, several units drop a few tons of armor to mount a machine gun or small laser to fend off infantry attacks.[3]
- Autocannon
- Born of the dark days of the Third Succession War when Schreks were often cannibalized to replace the PPCs or fusion engines of BattleMechs, some owners repurposed the design as an "autocannon carrier", installing an ICE and autocannons. Three AC/5 with three tons of ammunition and eight machine guns replaced the energy weapons. While boasting a similar mission profile, stripping out unneeded heat sinks also allows extra armor to be added.[5]
- C3M
- Developed during the Jihad this Schrek variant replaced one standard PPC with a light PPC. This freed enough space and weight to add a C3 master, a Guardian ECM suite, and an anti-missile system.[6] BV (2.0) = 993[7]
- Armor
- Introduced in 3072, the common armor is replaced with heavy ferro-fibrous armor to increase protection. This variant also has an AMS to increase the defense capabilities of the vehicle.[8] BV (2.0) = 1040[9]
Custom Variants
- Schrek II-X
- The Schrek II-X, a 95-ton variant built on Arc-Royal, uses an XXL engine to free weight for additional weapons. The tank has six light PPCs in its turret; three of them are paired with experimental PPC capacitors. A targeting computer makes their fire even more accurate. Eight and a half tons of heavy ferro-fibrous armor protects the crew, while a total of 45 heat sinks dissipates the massive heat load. BV (2.0) = 1,407[10]
Apocryphal Variants
These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.
From Ronin! Szenarioband - 3034 A.D.:
Notes
- The Schrek appeared in Dragon Magazine in 1986, predating Technical Readout: 3026. Some fluff was altered for the TRO:3026 entry but the game statistics were identical.[12]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Schreck.
Gallery
Original Schrek from TRO:3026
Decolorized reprint of Schreck (Schrek) from German HWH:3031
Schrek from TRO:3026 Revised
Schrek from TRO:3039
A Schrek in battle from CCG
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References
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 190: "Lothian League"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Schrek
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: 3026, p. 74
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 90
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 52
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 49
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 50
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs, p. 11
- ↑ Ronin!, p. 53
- ↑ Dragon Magazine Vol. XI, No. 5 (#114), pp. 80, 82: Running Guns