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Line 27: Somewhat of a poster child for tensions between the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Rasalhagian]] elements of the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], the '''Vidar Heavy Defense Tank''' was an armored combat vehicle first deployed in [[3085]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Vider's MUL profile lists vehicle introduced in 3085.]</ref><ref name=TRP-78>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 78: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank"</ref> Somewhat of a poster child for tensions between the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Rasalhagian]] elements of the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], the '''Vidar Heavy Defense Tank''' was an armored combat vehicle first deployed in [[3085]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Vider's MUL profile lists vehicle introduced in 3085.]</ref><ref name=TRP-78>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 78: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank"</ref> − Feeling threatened by the superiority of native Rasalhagian-designed [[Clan]]-tech combat vehicles and tanks developed in the latter half of the [[Jihad]], [[Clan Ghost Bear Touman|the Clan ''touman'']] solicited bids for a low-cost defensive tank to supplement the massive [[Mars (Combat Vehicle)|Mars]] and [[Huitzilopochtli]]. The loss of honor forced the Clan Ghost Bear [[Scientist Caste]] to respond, pulling strings to get the Vidar accepted and using their ties with the [[Merchant Caste]] to force an unwilling Benson and Bjorn to manufacture it. The resulting design would be regarded as being so bad that Benson & Bjorn would have an unsanctioned civilian [[Trial of Refusal]] pitting one of the company's [[Axel#Variants|Axel IIC]] tanks against the Vidar to prove its inferiority, defeating it within five minutes. This cemented its bad reputation among the mostly Rasalhagian crews forced to pilot it. The Vidar would finally prove its worth in battle against pirates attacking the Dominion world of [[Porthos]].<ref name=TRP-78/> + Feeling threatened by the superiority of native Rasalhagian-designed [[Clan]]-tech combat vehicles and tanks developed in the latter half of the [[Jihad]], the Clan ''[[touman]]'' solicited bids for a low-cost defensive tank to supplement the massive [[Mars (Combat Vehicle)|Mars]] and [[Huitzilopochtli]]. The loss of honor forced the Clan Ghost Bear [[Scientist Caste]] to respond, pulling strings to get the Vidar accepted and using their ties with the [[Merchant Caste]] to force an unwilling Benson and Bjorn to manufacture it. The resulting design would be regarded as being so bad that Benson & Bjorn would have an unsanctioned civilian [[Trial of Refusal]] pitting one of the company's [[Axel#Variants|Axel IIC]] tanks against the Vidar to prove its inferiority, defeating it within five minutes. This cemented its bad reputation among the mostly Rasalhagian crews forced to pilot it. The Vidar would finally prove its worth in battle against pirates attacking the Dominion world of [[Porthos]].<ref name=TRP-78/> Caught between the mandated low cost and the Bear Scientist Caste's desperation to show off its superior technical flair, the Vidar is technically advanced but no more armored or speedier than the heavier designs it was intended to escort. Using an inexpensive 150-rated [[fuel cell]] engine to cut costs, the Vidar is capable of just over 30 km/h. Hampered by the need to cover two [[Vehicular Dual Turret|turret]]s, the Vidar's hull is protected by a barely adequate ten and half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], with integrated [[CASE]].<ref name=TRP-78/> Caught between the mandated low cost and the Bear Scientist Caste's desperation to show off its superior technical flair, the Vidar is technically advanced but no more armored or speedier than the heavier designs it was intended to escort. Using an inexpensive 150-rated [[fuel cell]] engine to cut costs, the Vidar is capable of just over 30 km/h. Hampered by the need to cover two [[Vehicular Dual Turret|turret]]s, the Vidar's hull is protected by a barely adequate ten and half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], with integrated [[CASE]].<ref name=TRP-78/>
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Somewhat of a poster child for tensions between the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Rasalhagian]] elements of the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], the '''Vidar Heavy Defense Tank''' was an armored combat vehicle first deployed in [[3085]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Vider's MUL profile lists vehicle introduced in 3085.]</ref><ref name=TRP-78>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 78: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank"</ref> | Somewhat of a poster child for tensions between the [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and [[Free Rasalhague Republic|Rasalhagian]] elements of the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], the '''Vidar Heavy Defense Tank''' was an armored combat vehicle first deployed in [[3085]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/5348/vidar-heavy-defense-tank-standard Vider's MUL profile lists vehicle introduced in 3085.]</ref><ref name=TRP-78>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 78: "Vidar Heavy Defense Tank"</ref> | ||
| − | Feeling threatened by the superiority of native Rasalhagian-designed [[Clan]]-tech combat vehicles and tanks developed in the latter half of the [[Jihad]], | + | Feeling threatened by the superiority of native Rasalhagian-designed [[Clan]]-tech combat vehicles and tanks developed in the latter half of the [[Jihad]], the Clan ''[[touman]]'' solicited bids for a low-cost defensive tank to supplement the massive [[Mars (Combat Vehicle)|Mars]] and [[Huitzilopochtli]]. The loss of honor forced the Clan Ghost Bear [[Scientist Caste]] to respond, pulling strings to get the Vidar accepted and using their ties with the [[Merchant Caste]] to force an unwilling Benson and Bjorn to manufacture it. The resulting design would be regarded as being so bad that Benson & Bjorn would have an unsanctioned civilian [[Trial of Refusal]] pitting one of the company's [[Axel#Variants|Axel IIC]] tanks against the Vidar to prove its inferiority, defeating it within five minutes. This cemented its bad reputation among the mostly Rasalhagian crews forced to pilot it. The Vidar would finally prove its worth in battle against pirates attacking the Dominion world of [[Porthos]].<ref name=TRP-78/> |
Caught between the mandated low cost and the Bear Scientist Caste's desperation to show off its superior technical flair, the Vidar is technically advanced but no more armored or speedier than the heavier designs it was intended to escort. Using an inexpensive 150-rated [[fuel cell]] engine to cut costs, the Vidar is capable of just over 30 km/h. Hampered by the need to cover two [[Vehicular Dual Turret|turret]]s, the Vidar's hull is protected by a barely adequate ten and half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], with integrated [[CASE]].<ref name=TRP-78/> | Caught between the mandated low cost and the Bear Scientist Caste's desperation to show off its superior technical flair, the Vidar is technically advanced but no more armored or speedier than the heavier designs it was intended to escort. Using an inexpensive 150-rated [[fuel cell]] engine to cut costs, the Vidar is capable of just over 30 km/h. Hampered by the need to cover two [[Vehicular Dual Turret|turret]]s, the Vidar's hull is protected by a barely adequate ten and half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]], with integrated [[CASE]].<ref name=TRP-78/> | ||