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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The '''Teppō''' artillery support vehicle is an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] super heavy combat vehicle that is designed to provide support to frontline combat units of the [[Draconis Combine]]. First produced just after the [[Jihad]], this massive vehicle was designed to be a regiment's mobile artillery battery and also provide additional command and repair abilities through its pair of Support Trailers. The Teppō's creation was a result of the hard lessons learned from nearly two decades of fighting the [[Word of Blake]] and the [[Black Dragon Society]]. Using the [[Ryuken|Ryuken's]] [[Combined-Arms]] command style as a model, the Teppō and its support trailers would attempt to replicate the elite brigade's command capabilities for other frontline Regiments.  Built on [[Unity]] at [[Pesht Motors]], the Teppō is noted for its high quality due to each vehicle being hand-built.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>
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The '''Teppō''' artillery support vehicle is an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] super heavy combat Vehicle which is designed to provide support to frontline combat units of the [[Draconis Combine]]. First produced just after the [[Jihad]], this massive vehicle was designed to be a regiment's mobile artillery battery and also provide additional command and repair abilities through its pair of Support Trailers. The Teppō's creation was as a result of the hard lessons learned from nearly two decades of fighting the [[Word of Blake]] and the [[Black Dragon Society]]. Using the [[Ryuken|Ryuken's]] [[Combined-Arms]] command style as a model, the Teppō and its support trailers would attempt to replicate the elite brigade's command capabilities for other frontline Regiments.  Built on [[Unity]] at [[Pesht Motors]], the Teppō is noted for its high quality due to each vehicle being hand-built.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The Teppō's principal fire support weaponry includes an [[Ikazuchi Type 2]] [[Sniper Artillery Piece]] mounted in the vehicle's turret and a pair of [[Shigunga]] [[Arrow IV|Arrow IV Missile System]] mounted in the front of the vehicle. The Vehicle's Sniper piece has three tons of ammunition while the Arrow IV launchers have six, allowing for a wide selection of artillery rounds. A [[Sperry Browning]] [[Machine Gun]] is mounted in the front and rear, to protect against infantry attacks. The vehicle sports three [[Yori Flyswatter]] [[Anti-Missile System|Anti-Missile Systems]], one in the front and one on each side of the Teppō. It is protected with 20 tons of New Samarkand Royal Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor and [[CASE]]. The Teppō's other features include 1 ton worth of [[Communication Equipment]], a [[Guardian ECM Suite]], and a 4-ton [[Infantry Compartment]] for the security detachment.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>
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The Teppō's principal fire support weaponry include an [[Ikazuchi Type 2]] [[Sniper Artillery Piece]] mounted in the vehicle's turret and a pair of [[Shigunga]] [[Arrow IV|Arrow IV Missile System]] mounted in the front of the vehicle. The Vehicle's Sniper piece has three tons of ammunition while the Arrow IV launchers have six, allowing for a wide selection of artillery rounds. A [[Sperry Browning]] [[Machine Gun]] is mounted in the front and rear, to protect against infantry attacks. The vehicle sports three [[Yori Flyswatter]] [[Anti-Missile System|Anti-Missile Systems]], one in the front and on each side of the Teppō. It is protected with 20 tons of New Samarkand Royal Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor and [[CASE]]. The Teppō's other features include 1 ton worth of [[Communication Equipment]], a [[Guardian ECM Suite]], and a 4 ton [[Infantry Compartment]] for the security detachment.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>
  
The vehicle features a 280-rated [[fuel cell engine]], which allows it to move 21 km/h while towing.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>
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The vehicle features a 280-rated [[fuel cell engine]], allows it to move 21 km/h while towing.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>
  
 
== Support Trailers ==
 
== Support Trailers ==
The Teppō's two 75-ton [[Technology Rating|Advanced tech]] wheeled trailers include the Tenmaku (Mobile Headquarters Trailer) and its Bokkusu (Cargo & Repair Facility).<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>  
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The Teppō's two 75 ton [[Technology Rating|Advanced tech]] wheeled trailers include the Tenmaku (Mobile Headquarters Trailer) and its Bokkusu (Cargo & Repair Facility).<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>  
  
 
=== Tenmaku ===
 
=== Tenmaku ===
The Tenmaku is the Teppō's Command Trailer featuring its own small [[fusion engine|fusion reactor]] as an independent power source. The Tenmaku's equipment includes 10 tons worth of Communication Equipment, a pair of [[C3 master computer]], a Guardian ECM suite, 5 tons worth of [[Mission Specific Equipment]], a 10-ton Infantry Compartment capability, and a single [[Trailer Hitch]] mounted in the front. The vehicle is armed with a pair of [[medium laser]]s and a pair of Light Machine Guns in its turret. Additionally, it has three Anti-Missile Systems found in the turret and on each side. The trailer is protected by 15 tons of heavy Ferro-fibrous armor with CASE protection for its ammunition bins. BV (2.0)=881<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>
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The Tenmaku is the Teppō's Command Trailer featuring its own small [[fusion engine|fusion reactor]] as an independent power source. The Tenmaku's equipment include 10 tons worth of Communication Equipment, a pair of [[C3 master computer]], a Guardian ECM suite, 5 tons worth of [[Mission Specific Equipment]], a 10 ton Infantry Compartment capability, and a single [[Trailer Hitch]] mounted in the front. The vehicle is armed with a pair of [[medium laser]]s and a pair of Light Machine Guns in its turret. Additionally, it has three Anti-Missile Systems found in the turret and on each side. The trailer is protected by 15 tons of heavy ferro-fibrous armor with CASE protection for its ammunition bins. BV (2.0)=881<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>
  
 
=== Bokkusu ===
 
=== Bokkusu ===
The Bokkusu trailer serves as both a mobile repair base and cargo hauler for the Teppō's users. It is unpowered and it is protected by 12 tons of heavy ferro-fibrous armor and CASE. The trailer's main feature is its [[Mobile Field Base]], which is a self-contained repair gantry providing a comprehensive repair capability for a regiment's BattleMechs and Vehicles. The Bokkusu's 18-ton cargo capacity allows for additional spare parts and other general repair supplies to be moved from place to place. The trailer's only defenses are four anti-missile systems on all four sides of the trailer. Other features of the Bokkusu include a 4-ton Infantry Compartment, a front-mounted [[Lift hoist]], and a pair of Trailer Hitches to allow for additional trailers to be towed. BV (2.0) = 651<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>
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The Bokkusu trailer serves as both a mobile repair base and cargo hauler for the Teppō's users. It is unpowered and it is protected by 12 tons of heavy ferro-fibrous armor and CASE. The trailer's main feature is its [[Mobile Field Base]], which is a self-contained repair gantry providing a comprehensive repair capability for a regiment's BattleMechs and Vehicles. The Bokkusu's 18-ton cargo capacity allows for additional spare parts and other general repair supplies to be moved from place to place. The trailer's only defenses are four anti-missile systems on all four side of the trailer. Other features of the Bokkusu include a 4 ton Infantry Compartment, a front-mounted [[Lift hoist]] and a pair of Trailer Hitches to allow for additional trailers to be towed. BV (2.0) = 651<ref name="TRO:3085Sp20+"/>
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
 
* The Teppō was made using the rules for super-heavy vehicles from ''[[Strategic Operations]]'' and ''[[TechManual]]''. Its trailer counterparts were built with rules found in the "Combat Vehicle" section of the ''TechManual''.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,4278.0/topicseen.html Writers Reply to Question regarding rules used to construct the Vehicle] (dead link)</ref>
 
* The Teppō was made using the rules for super-heavy vehicles from ''[[Strategic Operations]]'' and ''[[TechManual]]''. Its trailer counterparts were built with rules found in the "Combat Vehicle" section of the ''TechManual''.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,4278.0/topicseen.html Writers Reply to Question regarding rules used to construct the Vehicle] (dead link)</ref>
  
* As of this writing, Teppō and its support trailers have no record sheets. Originally they were to appear in ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'', where the Teppō is listed in the table of content. However, the record sheets themselves were not added to the PDF release of the product.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,4278.0/topicseen.html Writers Reply to Question regarding the fate of the Record sheets for the Teppō.] (dead link)</ref>
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* As of this writing, Teppō and its support trailers have no record sheets. Originally they were to appear in ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'', where the Teppō is listed in the table of content. However, the record sheets themselves were not added to the PDF release of the product.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,4278.0/topicseen.html Writers Reply to Question regarding fate of the Record sheets for the Teppō.] (dead link)</ref>
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

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