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Line 9: | cost = 596,633 C-bills | cost = 596,633 C-bills | mass = 20 | mass = 20 − | armor = [[Maximillian 43]] + | armor = Maximillian 43 − | engine = [[Magna 155]] [[Fusion engine|fusion]] + | engine = [[Magna 155]] [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] | comsys = [[Marconi M-Pulse VI]] | comsys = [[Marconi M-Pulse VI]] | T&T = [[Marconi TTS series II]] | T&T = [[Marconi TTS series II]] Line 16:
Line 16: | speed = 194 | speed = 194 | Crew = 2 | Crew = 2 − | armament = + | armament = 1x [[ER Medium Laser]]<br>1x [[SRM-2]] − * 1x [[ER medium laser]] − * 1x [[SRM-2]] | BV (2.0) = 403<ref name=TRO3075p46-47>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 46-47, "Tamerlane Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 39</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 10</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 87</ref> | BV (2.0) = 403<ref name=TRO3075p46-47>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 46-47, "Tamerlane Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 39</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 10</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 87</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Produced in the same vein as the [[Savannah Master]] and [[SM1]], the '''Tamerlane Strike Sled''' is a “flying gun” capable of high speeds with short-range firepower. It was developed for the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] by Novis, which subsequently pitched the design to the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces#Strategios|Strategios]]. Though the Capellans were initially hesitant, by [[3075]] Novis had built two more factories to fulfill demand. They then began selling it to Canopian-employed [[mercenary unit]]s at low cost. The design's popularity has been primarily fueled by its low cost and cheap maintenance.<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/> + Produced in the same vein as the [[Savannah Master]] and [[SM1]], the '''Tamerlane''' Strike Sled is a “flying gun” capable of high speeds with short-range firepower. It was developed for the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] by Novis, which subsequently pitched the design to the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces#Strategios|Strategios]]. Though the Capellans were initially hesitant, by [[3075]] Novis had built two more factories to fulfill demand. They then began selling it to Canopian-employed [[mercenary unit]]s at low cost. The design's popularity has been primarily fueled by its low cost and cheap maintenance.<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/> The Strike Sled is extremely fast. It tops out at an incredible 194 km/h. Speed is its armor, however, as it only has three tons of Maximillian 43.<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/> The Strike Sled is extremely fast. It tops out at an incredible 194 km/h. Speed is its armor, however, as it only has three tons of Maximillian 43.<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The “gun” in “flying gun” is a turret-mounted Diverse Optics [[ER medium laser]]. It is supplemented by a Marklin Mini [[SRM-2]]. It lacks any long-range weapons as its superfast speed allows it to engage and disengage virtually at will.<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/> + The “gun” in “flying gun” is a turret-mounted Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]. It is supplemented by a Marklin Mini [[SRM-2]]. It lacks any long-range weapons as its super-fast speed allows it to engage and disengage virtually at will.<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;Tamerlane 2 : Introduced in [[3073]]<ref name=MUL/>, difficult years for the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] take place during the [[Jihad]] and Novis was unable to acquire the needed extended range lasers. Therefore, they downgraded it to a standard [[medium laser]]. This version remained the export version sold to the CCAF and mercenaries<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/>. BV (2.0) = 359<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 11</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 90</ref> + *;Tamerlane 2 : Introduced in [[3073]]<ref name=MUL/>, difficult years for the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] take place during the [[Jihad]] and Novis was unable to acquire the needed extended range lasers. Therefore, they downgraded it to a standard [[Medium Laser]]. This version remained the export version sold to the CCAF and mercenaries<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/>. BV (2.0) = 359<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 11</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 90</ref> *;Rocket Launcher : Dating from around the same time as the downgrade, this variant is also field in 3073<ref name=MUL/>, the third configuration drops the missile launcher for four [[Rocket Launcher 10|Rocket Launcher 10s]], two each in the front and rear<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/>. BV (2.0) = 484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 12</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 89</ref> *;Rocket Launcher : Dating from around the same time as the downgrade, this variant is also field in 3073<ref name=MUL/>, the third configuration drops the missile launcher for four [[Rocket Launcher 10|Rocket Launcher 10s]], two each in the front and rear<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/>. BV (2.0) = 484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 12</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 89</ref> − *;Flamer : The latest variant introduced [[3074]]<ref name=MUL/> revamps the weapon systems in favor of two medium lasers in the turret and a [[Flamer]]<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/>. BV (2.0) = 436<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 13</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 88</ref> + *;Flamer : The latest variant introduced [[3074]]<ref name=MUL/> revamps the weapon systems in favor of two Medium Lasers in the turret and a [[Flamer]]<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/>. BV (2.0) = 436<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 13</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 88</ref> − − ==Notable Crewmembers== − :''See [[:Category:Notable Tamerlane Crewmembers]]'' − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Tamerlane.jpg|''Tamerlane'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' − Tamerlane FFE.png|Original ''Tamerlane'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Fire For Effect|MWDA FFE]]'' dossiers − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 50:
Line 39: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' + *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_21.pdf MWDA Dragon's Fury's dossier of Kaul Petrone]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' − + *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
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| cost = 596,633 C-bills | | cost = 596,633 C-bills | ||
| mass = 20 | | mass = 20 | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = Maximillian 43 |
| − | | engine = [[Magna 155]] [[Fusion | + | | engine = [[Magna 155]] [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] |
| comsys = [[Marconi M-Pulse VI]] | | comsys = [[Marconi M-Pulse VI]] | ||
| T&T = [[Marconi TTS series II]] | | T&T = [[Marconi TTS series II]] | ||
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| speed = 194 | | speed = 194 | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 1x [[ER Medium Laser]]<br>1x [[SRM-2]] |
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| BV (2.0) = 403<ref name=TRO3075p46-47>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 46-47, "Tamerlane Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 39</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 10</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 87</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 403<ref name=TRO3075p46-47>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 46-47, "Tamerlane Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 39</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 10</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 87</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Produced in the same vein as the [[Savannah Master]] and [[SM1]], the '''Tamerlane | + | Produced in the same vein as the [[Savannah Master]] and [[SM1]], the '''Tamerlane''' Strike Sled is a “flying gun” capable of high speeds with short-range firepower. It was developed for the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] by Novis, which subsequently pitched the design to the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces#Strategios|Strategios]]. Though the Capellans were initially hesitant, by [[3075]] Novis had built two more factories to fulfill demand. They then began selling it to Canopian-employed [[mercenary unit]]s at low cost. The design's popularity has been primarily fueled by its low cost and cheap maintenance.<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/> |
The Strike Sled is extremely fast. It tops out at an incredible 194 km/h. Speed is its armor, however, as it only has three tons of Maximillian 43.<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/> | The Strike Sled is extremely fast. It tops out at an incredible 194 km/h. Speed is its armor, however, as it only has three tons of Maximillian 43.<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The “gun” in “flying gun” is a turret-mounted Diverse Optics [[ER | + | The “gun” in “flying gun” is a turret-mounted Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]. It is supplemented by a Marklin Mini [[SRM-2]]. It lacks any long-range weapons as its super-fast speed allows it to engage and disengage virtually at will.<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Tamerlane 2 : Introduced in [[3073]]<ref name=MUL/>, difficult years for the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] take place during the [[Jihad]] and Novis was unable to acquire the needed extended range lasers. Therefore, they downgraded it to a standard [[ | + | *;Tamerlane 2 : Introduced in [[3073]]<ref name=MUL/>, difficult years for the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] take place during the [[Jihad]] and Novis was unable to acquire the needed extended range lasers. Therefore, they downgraded it to a standard [[Medium Laser]]. This version remained the export version sold to the CCAF and mercenaries<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/>. BV (2.0) = 359<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 11</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 90</ref> |
*;Rocket Launcher : Dating from around the same time as the downgrade, this variant is also field in 3073<ref name=MUL/>, the third configuration drops the missile launcher for four [[Rocket Launcher 10|Rocket Launcher 10s]], two each in the front and rear<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/>. BV (2.0) = 484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 12</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 89</ref> | *;Rocket Launcher : Dating from around the same time as the downgrade, this variant is also field in 3073<ref name=MUL/>, the third configuration drops the missile launcher for four [[Rocket Launcher 10|Rocket Launcher 10s]], two each in the front and rear<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/>. BV (2.0) = 484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 12</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 89</ref> | ||
| − | *;Flamer : The latest variant introduced [[3074]]<ref name=MUL/> revamps the weapon systems in favor of two | + | *;Flamer : The latest variant introduced [[3074]]<ref name=MUL/> revamps the weapon systems in favor of two Medium Lasers in the turret and a [[Flamer]]<ref name=TRO3075p46-47/>. BV (2.0) = 436<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 13</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 88</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | + | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_21.pdf MWDA Dragon's Fury's dossier of Kaul Petrone]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | |
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||