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{{Otheruses|the Combat Vehicle|the Federated Suns noble house|House Sortek}}
 
 
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
| image = Sortek Assault Craft TRO3145FS.jpg
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| image = SortekAssaultCraft.jpg|191px
 
| name = Sortek Assault Craft
 
| name = Sortek Assault Craft
 
| manufacturer = [[Corean Enterprises]]
 
| manufacturer = [[Corean Enterprises]]
 
| production year = 3098
 
| production year = 3098
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6318/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6318/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| Mission = Harasser
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| Mission = Harrasser
 
| Type = Hover
 
| Type = Hover
 
| cost =  
 
| cost =  
 
| mass = 45 tons
 
| mass = 45 tons
 
| armor = [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous|Valiant Lamellor Special Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]
 
| armor = [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous|Valiant Lamellor Special Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]
| heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]
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| heat sinks = 10
 
| engine = [[GM 170|GM 170 Fusion]]
 
| engine = [[GM 170|GM 170 Fusion]]
 
| comsys = [[Corean Transband-J9]]
 
| comsys = [[Corean Transband-J9]]
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| speed = 151
 
| speed = 151
 
| Crew =  
 
| Crew =  
| armament =  
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| armament = 2x [[RAC/2|RAC/2s]] <br/> 1x [[AMS]]
* 2x [[RAC/2]]
 
* 1x [[Anti-Missile System]]
 
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (2.0) = 937<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 18-19, 65 Sortek Assault Craft - BV.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 180</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 937<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 18-19, 65 Sortek Assault Craft - BV.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 180</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
The '''Sortek Assault Craft''' is a [[thirty-second century]] combat hovercraft, originally produced by Corean Enterprises for the armed forces of the [[Federated Suns]]. Built on [[New Avalon]], Corean Enterprises constructed the craft as a means to repeat its success with its last successful hovercraft, the [[Musketeer]].  The Sortek was used by many [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] combat units by the 3140s to rebuild their devastated forces.  Many [[AFFS]] commanders would mistakenly use the Sortek as a main combatant, which would cause heavy casualties due to the Sortek's lack of being able to deliver a killing blow to a heavier opponent.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 18-19, 65 Sortek Assault Craft - Background.</ref>
 
The '''Sortek Assault Craft''' is a [[thirty-second century]] combat hovercraft, originally produced by Corean Enterprises for the armed forces of the [[Federated Suns]]. Built on [[New Avalon]], Corean Enterprises constructed the craft as a means to repeat its success with its last successful hovercraft, the [[Musketeer]].  The Sortek was used by many [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] combat units by the 3140s to rebuild their devastated forces.  Many [[AFFS]] commanders would mistakenly use the Sortek as a main combatant, which would cause heavy casualties due to the Sortek's lack of being able to deliver a killing blow to a heavier opponent.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 18-19, 65 Sortek Assault Craft - Background.</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Powering the Sortek is its General Motors 170-rated standard [[fusion engine]], which generally gives the vehicle enough speed to out-flank most of its opponents.  In combination with its speed, the Sortek additionally relies on five tons of [[Valiant Lamellor Special]] Heavy Ferro-Fibrous Armor to protect it from harm.  
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Powering the Sortek is its General Motors 170-rated standard [[Fusion Engine]], which generally gives the vehicle enough speed to out-flank most of its opponents.  In combination with its speed, the Sortek additionally relies on five tons of [[Valiant Lamellor Special]] Heavy Ferro-Fibrous Armor to protect it from harm.  
  
The Sortek's main offensive firepower comes from its dual [[Mydron Tempest]] rotary Class 2 autocannons. These front-mounted weapons draw shells from the two tons of ammunition stored in its hull.  Adding to its defensive layer is a single [[MainFire Point Defense]] anti-missile system, which is also mounted forward.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 18-19, 65 Sortek Assault Craft - BV.</ref>
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The Sortek's main offensive firepower comes from its dual [[Mydron Tempest]] Rotary Class 2 Autocannons. These front-mounted weapons draw shells from the two tons of ammunition stored in its hull.  Adding to its defensive layer is a single [[MainFire Point Defense]] Anti-Missile System, which is also mounted forward.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 18-19, 65 Sortek Assault Craft - BV.</ref>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; Sortek Assault Craft (Interdictor) : Designed for electronic warfare at the request of AFFS, this variant of the Sortek uses a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] as the primary equipment payload. The Interdictor uses a more powerful engine to propel it at up to 150 km/h.  Additionally, the vehicle benefits from an [[Armored Motive System]], making it far more robust than most other combat vehicles. Another change from the standard model is that the Sortek's main guns are swapped out for a pair of [[Light PPC]]s, while its defensive AMS remains in place. Lastly, the Sortek is also fitted with a [[C3 slave unit]] to give it the ability to coordinate and act as a spotter for other C3 units in its lance. BV (2.0)=884<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 19, 66 Sortek Assault Craft - BV.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 181</ref>
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*;Sortek Assault Craft (Interdictor) : Designed for electronic warfare on the request of AFFS, this variant of the Sortek uses a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] as the primary equipment payload. The Interdictor uses a more powerful engine to propel it forwards up to 150 kph.  Additionally, the vehicle benefits from an [[Armored Motive System]], making it far more robust than most other combat vehicles. What also has been changed from the standard model is that the Sortek's main guns are swapped out for a pair of [[Light PPC]]s, while its defensive AMS remains in place. Lastly, the Sortek is also fitted with a [[C3 Slave Unit]] to give it the ability to coordinate and act as a spotter for other C3 units in its lance. BV (2.0)=884<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 19, 66 Sortek Assault Craft - BV.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 181</ref>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* The Sortek assault craft was first created by [[WizKids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as a part of its ''Death from Above'' expansion set. It was later adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]].
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The Sortek Assault Craft was first created by [[Wizkids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as a part of its ''Death from Above'' expansion set. It was later adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]].
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As of this time, CGL's official [[Master Unit List]] does not list a profile for this unit, thus no production year is available.
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The Sortek is subject to the following  [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 18-19 Sortek Assault Craft - Design Quirks.</ref>
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*[[Rumble Seat]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
 
  
 
[[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles]]

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