Zahn (Combat Vehicle)
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| Zahn Heavy Transport | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Ceres Metals Industries |
| Production Year | 3108 |
| Mission | Infantry Transport Military Cargo Transport Infantry Fire-Support Artillery Spotter |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 65 |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Ceres Motors 305 Fuel Cell |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Communications System | CeresCom Model 74-N |
| Targeting Tracking System | Ceres/Maladev 5 with TAG |
| Heat Sinks | 1 |
| Armament |
1x MML 7 |
| BV (2.0) | 792[1][2][3] |
Description
The Zahn Heavy Transport is an early thirty-second century wheeled Infantry Transport developed for the armed forces of both the Capellan Confederation and Magistracy of Canopus. Designed to convey large number of infantry forces and cargo to the battlefield, the Zahn is equipped with heavy armor and weaponry adequate to fend off light attackers.
The vehicle would gain its reputation during its use on a raid on Liao in 3111 by Capellan troops. This raid would later be called the "Night of Screams". The vehicle would be used to terrorize and kill civilians during the attack, causing the Republic of the Sphere to form hunter-killer groups called "devil hunters" to literally hunt down the vehicles and their crews for their actions.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
Designed by Ceres Metals Industries' engineers to safely transport infantry troops in comfort, the Zahn was given over ten tons of Durallex Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor to protect its cargo and crews. The vehicle is designed to carry 8 tons worth of troops in its Infantry Compartment, while the compartment can also be used to convey cargo.
The vehicle's weaponry is split between its twin Turrets. Its forward turret houses the vehicle's often feared Ceres Fire Flower Conventional Flamer which has forty rounds worth of fuel. The Zahn's rear turret houses the singular Doombud 7-Tube Multi-Missile Launcher and a TAG designator. The launcher comes with three tons worth of missiles, from which its crews can choose between Short and Long-Range types.[5]
Notes
The Zahn Heavy Transport has subjected to the following Design Quirk.
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, pp. 19 & 69 Zahn Heavy Transport - BV2.
- ↑ Zahn Heavy Transport profile on the MUL - Includes Introduction date & BV2.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 79
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 18 Zahn Heavy Transport - Background.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, pp. 18,19 & 69 Zahn Heavy Transport - stats. Note: Vehicle fluff includes the ability to transport cargo. It’s assumed that this transport is accomplished via the Infantry Compartment.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, pp. 19 Zahn Heavy Transport - Design Quirk.