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| BV (1.0) = 564<ref name=CO109>''Combat Operaions'', p. 109</ref><ref name=TRO3055U178-179>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 178-179, "Vandal OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"</ref>
 
| BV (1.0) = 564<ref name=CO109>''Combat Operaions'', p. 109</ref><ref name=TRO3055U178-179>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 178-179, "Vandal OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"</ref>
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==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
* Alt Config A - The A variant carries a medium pulse laser in the nose, supported by an extended range small laser on a pylon above each wing. The ''Vandal'' A is most often used to deliver a massive bomb load onto a target, approaching its target at supersonic speeds and at treetop height, delivering its payload before the defenders have time to react. BV (1.0) = 875<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U178-179/>, BV (2.0)= 837<ref name=MUL190/>
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* ''Alt Config A'' - The A variant carries a medium pulse laser in the nose, supported by an extended range small laser on a pylon above each wing. The ''Vandal'' A is most often used to deliver a massive bomb load onto a target, approaching its target at supersonic speeds and at treetop height, delivering its payload before the defenders have time to react. BV (1.0) = 875<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U178-179/>, BV (2.0)= 837<ref name=MUL190/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 303</ref>
  
* Alt Config B - The B variant mounts six extended range small lasers, with two mounted in each wing  and another pair directly below the cockpit. Because of the efficiency of its weapons, this version is most used for high-speed strafing. BV (1.0) = 916<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U178-179/>, BV (2.0) = 878<ref name=MUL190/>
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* ''Alt Config B'' - The B variant mounts six extended range small lasers, with two mounted in each wing  and another pair directly below the cockpit. Because of the efficiency of its weapons, this version is most used for high-speed strafing. BV (1.0) = 916<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U178-179/>, BV (2.0) = 878<ref name=MUL190/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 304</ref>
  
* Alt Config C - The ''Vandal'' C is armed with three [[ER Medium Laser]]s mounted in the nose, making it usable in both ground-support and air-superiority missions, despite the limitations of its fuel reserve. BV (1.0) = 1,350<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U178-179/>, BV (2.0)= 1,312<ref name=MUL190/>
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* ''Alt Config C'' - The ''Vandal'' C is armed with three [[ER Medium Laser]]s mounted in the nose, making it usable in both ground-support and air-superiority missions, despite the limitations of its fuel reserve. BV (1.0) = 1,350<ref name=CO109/><ref name=TRO3055U178-179/>, BV (2.0)= 1,312<ref name=MUL190/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 305</ref>
  
* Alt Config D - A recent variation based on the C config, the ''Vandal'' D switches from extended-range lasers to the newer [[Heavy Laser]]s, mounting a trio of [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s in the nose respectively. BV (1.0) = 1,025<ref name=TRO3055U178-179/>, BV (2.0)= 1,010<ref name=MUL190/>
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* ''Alt Config D'' - A recent variation based on the C config, the ''Vandal'' D switches from extended-range lasers to the newer [[Heavy Laser]]s, mounting a trio of [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s in the nose respectively. BV (1.0) = 1,025<ref name=TRO3055U178-179/>, BV (2.0)= 1,010<ref name=MUL190/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 306</ref>
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
 
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]''

Revision as of 12:13, 28 November 2011

Vandal.gif
Vandal
Production information
Manufacturer Various
Model Vandal
Class Light
Tech Base Clan
Technical specifications
Mass 30
Structural Integrity
Frame Pattern 67
Power Plant 360 XL Engine
Fuel
Armament

Primary Configuration

Communications System SL Interlink 5
Tracking & Targeting System Gatekeeper Model 5
Heat Sinks 10 Double Heat Sinks
BV (1.0) 564[1][2]
BV (2.0) 525[3][4]

Description

The most maneuverable OmniFighter in service with the Clans, the Vandal is also the least versatile. Rare in front line service outside of Freebirth and tainted pilots, all the Clans maintain a few Vandals for high-speed reconnaissance missions, and the current conflict with the states of the Inner Sphere has led to the use of a number of Vandals for high-speed strikes.[2][5][6]

The reason for the disdain is relatively tiny 3 tons of available pod space, the use of an XL Engine and Tokasha Foundry Series 9 Ferro-Aluminum armor devoting weight to speed and limiting its offensive combat ability.[2][5][6]

Armament

The primary Vandal configuration is a high-speed reconnaissance vehicle, carrying a Beagle Active Probe with a pair of ER Small Lasers to give the pilot something to defend themselves with. The primary Vandal also carries an extra ton of fuel, which gives it the best endurance of any of the variants.[2][5][6]

Alternate Configurations

  • Alt Config A - The A variant carries a medium pulse laser in the nose, supported by an extended range small laser on a pylon above each wing. The Vandal A is most often used to deliver a massive bomb load onto a target, approaching its target at supersonic speeds and at treetop height, delivering its payload before the defenders have time to react. BV (1.0) = 875[1][2], BV (2.0)= 837[3][7]
  • Alt Config B - The B variant mounts six extended range small lasers, with two mounted in each wing and another pair directly below the cockpit. Because of the efficiency of its weapons, this version is most used for high-speed strafing. BV (1.0) = 916[1][2], BV (2.0) = 878[3][8]
  • Alt Config C - The Vandal C is armed with three ER Medium Lasers mounted in the nose, making it usable in both ground-support and air-superiority missions, despite the limitations of its fuel reserve. BV (1.0) = 1,350[1][2], BV (2.0)= 1,312[3][9]
  • Alt Config D - A recent variation based on the C config, the Vandal D switches from extended-range lasers to the newer Heavy Lasers, mounting a trio of Heavy Medium Lasers in the nose respectively. BV (1.0) = 1,025[2], BV (2.0)= 1,010[3][10]

Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Combat Operaions, p. 109
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, pp. 178-179, "Vandal OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 190
  4. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 302
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3055, pp. 144-145, "Vandal Fighter Profile"
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Technical Readout: 3055 Revised, pp. 130-131, "Vandal OmniFighter Profile"
  7. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 303
  8. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 304
  9. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 305
  10. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 306

Bibliography