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Line 2: | image = Marsden II.jpg | image = Marsden II.jpg | name = Marsden Main Battle Tank | name = Marsden Main Battle Tank − | manufacturer = + | manufacturer = [[Arcturan Arms]]<ref name=TRO3075p274-275>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 274-275, "Marsden II Vehicle Profile"</ref>, [[MacEnroe Motors]] − [[Arcturan Arms]]<ref name=TRO3075p274-275>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 274-275, "Marsden II Vehicle Profile"</ref> − ------ − [[MacEnroe Motors]] | production year=2473 | production year=2473 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2084/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2084/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 12:
Line 9: | Cost = 1,192,000 c-bills | Cost = 1,192,000 c-bills | mass = 60 tons | mass = 60 tons − | armor = [[AA-50 Diamondplate]] + | armor = AA-50 Diamondplate − | engine = [[OmniDiesel 180]] [[ICE]] + | engine = OmniDiesel 180 [[ICE]] | comsys = [[Arc-Signal 750]] | comsys = [[Arc-Signal 750]] | T&T = [[Land Shark Scanner 15]] | T&T = [[Land Shark Scanner 15]] − | heat sinks = 0 | speed = 54 | speed = 54 | Crew = 4 | Crew = 4 − | armament = + | armament = 1 x [[Autocannon/5]] <br/> 2 x [[SRM 6]]s <br/> 2 x [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]] − * 1x [[Autocannon/5]] − * 2x [[SRM-6]] − * 2x [[Machine Gun]] | BV (2.0) = 1,056<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 46</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 254</ref><br>984<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 188</ref> | BV (2.0) = 1,056<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 46</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 254</ref><br>984<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 188</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Marsden II Main Battle Tank''' was introduced by [[Arcturan Arms]] in [[2463]] to improve upon and replace its venerable [[Marsden I|predecessor]] after seventy years of frontline service. Not only did it share the name of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s late [[Robert Marsden|founding father]] with the Marsden I, but also its mission profile and much of its general layout. Improved technical and manufacturing knowledge stemming from [[Operation Prometheus]] allowed the company to improve the new tank's arms and armor while still making it five tons lighter. With its excellent firepower and thick armor, it was considered a cutting edge combat vehicle when it premiered during the [[Age of War]].<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> + The '''Marsden II''' Main Battle Tank was introduced by [[Arcturan Arms]] in [[2463]] to improve upon and replace its venerable [[Marsden I|predecessor]] after seventy years of frontline service. Not only did it share the name of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s late [[Robert Marsden|founding father]] with the Marsden I, but also its mission profile and much of its general layout. Improved technical and manufacturing knowledge stemming from [[Operation Prometheus]] allowed the company to improve the new tank's arms and armor while still making it five tons lighter. With its excellent firepower and thick armor, it was considered a cutting edge combat vehicle when it premiered during the [[Age of War]].<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> The initial production of the Marsden II took a decade in which the first batch still utilized what has become termed as [[Primitive Technology]] before the manufacturer switched to modern technology for the rest of its production run. The first, primitive batch was quickly upgraded or phased out.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> The initial production of the Marsden II took a decade in which the first batch still utilized what has become termed as [[Primitive Technology]] before the manufacturer switched to modern technology for the rest of its production run. The first, primitive batch was quickly upgraded or phased out.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> − Through the 2470s and '80s, the tank became the Lyran Commonwealth's frontline main battle tank. However, Arcturan Arms' economic difficulties in [[Arcturus]]' long recession (starting with the move of the Commonwealth's capital to [[Tharkad]]) caused the company to bleed money and lose ground in the technological arms race, until it was finally bought out by [[MacEnroe Motors]] of [[Donegal]] in [[2545]]. The new company immediately decided to end the tank's production run in favor of the new [[Marsden III]], whose dismal failure led to MacEnroe Motors' closure only six years later, ending the Marsden line of tanks for centuries.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> + Through the 2470s and '80s, the tank became the Lyran Commonwealth's frontline main battle tank. However, Arcturan Arms' economic difficulties in [[Arcturus]]' long recession (starting with the move of the Commonwealth's capital to [[Tharkad]]) caused the company to bleed money and lose ground in the technological arms race, until it was finally bought out by [[MacEnroe Motors]] of [[Donegal]] in [[2545]]. The new company immediately decided to end the tank's production run in favor of the new Marsden III, whose dismal failure led to MacEnroe Motors' closure only six years later, ending the Marsden line of tanks for centuries.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> The durable Marsden II continued to soldier on in various planetary militias and private security force arsenals into the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], where the last remaining units were finally destroyed.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> The durable Marsden II continued to soldier on in various planetary militias and private security force arsenals into the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], where the last remaining units were finally destroyed.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> − During the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[Jihad]], the Marsden II design was revived in new a incarnation with production facilities on [[Arcturus]], [[Halfway]] and [[Buena]].<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> + During the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[Jihad]], the Marsden II design was revived in new a incarnation with production facilities on [[Arcturus]], [[Halfway]] and [[Buena]].{{cn}} ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The tank's main gun, the turret-mounted Arcturan Arms Longarm Series Autocannon/5, serves as its long-range weapon, with one ton of ammunition for it. Providing for close-in firepower, the tank has two front-mounted, 6-tube Short Range Missile launchers with four tons of ammunition. To handle infantry, the Marsden II mounts a pair of General A70 Model Machine Guns, which share half a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> + The tank's main gun, the turret-mounted Arcturan Arms Longarm Series Autocannon/5, serves as its principle long range weapon, with one ton of ammunition for it. Providing for close-in firepower, the tank has two front-mounted, 6-tube Short Range Missile launchers with two tons of ammunition. To handle infantry, the Marsden II mounts a pair of General A70 Model Machine Guns, which share half a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> − The tank is protected by 15.5 tons of 'Mech grade armor, with more protection allocated to its front. The tank's internal combustion engine provides enough horsepower to give tank a good 54 km/h. This allowed it to keep respectable speed when facing frontline forces.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> + The tank is protected by 17.5 tons of 'Mech grade armor, with more protection allocated to its front. The tank's internal combustion engine provides enough horsepower to give tank a good 54 km/h. This allowed it to keep respectable speed when facing frontline forces.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> ==Variants== ==Variants== *;Marsden II (Primitive Armor) : The original prototype for the Marsden II, the tank features an even amount of primitive armor on all locations. The tank otherwise offers the same weaponry and speed as its production model. BV (2.0) = 800<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 255 </ref>, 762<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 187</ref> *;Marsden II (Primitive Armor) : The original prototype for the Marsden II, the tank features an even amount of primitive armor on all locations. The tank otherwise offers the same weaponry and speed as its production model. BV (2.0) = 800<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 255 </ref>, 762<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 187</ref> − *;Marsden II-A : The only successful field variant from the original production run of the tank. This variant removes a machine gun, one of the SRM-6 launchers and two tons of SRM ammo to swap out the AC/5 for a Strongarm [[Autocannon/10]] with two tons of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> BV (2.0) = 1,054<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 256</ref>, 980<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 189</ref> + *;Marsden II-A : The only successful field variant from the original production run of the tank. This variant removes both machine guns, one of the SRM-6 launchers and a ton of SRM ammo to swap out the AC/5 for a Strongarm [[Autocannon/10]] with four tons of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> BV (2.0) = 1,054<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 256</ref>, 980<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 189</ref> − *;Marsden II-A (LB-X) : A [[Jihad]]-era production variant of the Marsden II-A, this tank receives an infusion of modern weaponry. The tank's Strongarm Autocannon is swapped out for an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] with two tons of ammunition. The original II-A's SRM-6 is replaced with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers with two tons of ammunition mounted in the front of the vehicle. To add some protection from infantry, the tank returns to two machine guns to the turret with a ton of ammo.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> BV (2.0) = 1,090<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 257 </ref>, 1,013<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 190</ref> + *;Marsden II-A (LB-X) : A [[Jihad]]-era production variant of the Marsden II-A, this tank receives an infusion of modern weaponry. The tank's Strongarm Autocannon is swapped out for an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] with two tons of ammunition. The original II-A's SRM-6 is replaced with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers with one ton of ammunition mounted in the front of the vehicle. To add some protection from infantry, the tank returns a single machine gun to the turret with a half ton of ammo.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> BV (2.0) = 1,090<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 257 </ref>, 1,013<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 190</ref> − − ==Notable Pilots== − * [[Hauptmann]] [[Eric Dinesen]].<ref name=TRO3075p274>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 274, "Eric Dinesen Profile"</ref> ==Related Designs== ==Related Designs== * [[Marsden I]] * [[Marsden I]] − * [[Marsden III]] − ==Gallery== + ==Notable Pilots== − <gallery> + * [[Hauptmann]] [[Eric Dinesen]].<ref name=TRO3075p274>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 274, "Eric Dinesen Profile"</ref> − File:Marsden II.jpg|Original ''Marsden II'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 65:
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| image = Marsden II.jpg | | image = Marsden II.jpg | ||
| name = Marsden Main Battle Tank | | name = Marsden Main Battle Tank | ||
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Arcturan Arms]]<ref name=TRO3075p274-275>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 274-275, "Marsden II Vehicle Profile"</ref>, [[MacEnroe Motors]] |
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| production year=2473 | | production year=2473 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2084/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2084/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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| Cost = 1,192,000 c-bills | | Cost = 1,192,000 c-bills | ||
| mass = 60 tons | | mass = 60 tons | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = AA-50 Diamondplate |
| − | | engine = | + | | engine = OmniDiesel 180 [[ICE]] |
| comsys = [[Arc-Signal 750]] | | comsys = [[Arc-Signal 750]] | ||
| T&T = [[Land Shark Scanner 15]] | | T&T = [[Land Shark Scanner 15]] | ||
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| speed = 54 | | speed = 54 | ||
| Crew = 4 | | Crew = 4 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 1 x [[Autocannon/5]] <br/> 2 x [[SRM 6]]s <br/> 2 x [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]] |
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| BV (2.0) = 1,056<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 46</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 254</ref><br>984<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 188</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,056<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075'', p. 46</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 254</ref><br>984<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 188</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Marsden II Main Battle Tank | + | The '''Marsden II''' Main Battle Tank was introduced by [[Arcturan Arms]] in [[2463]] to improve upon and replace its venerable [[Marsden I|predecessor]] after seventy years of frontline service. Not only did it share the name of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s late [[Robert Marsden|founding father]] with the Marsden I, but also its mission profile and much of its general layout. Improved technical and manufacturing knowledge stemming from [[Operation Prometheus]] allowed the company to improve the new tank's arms and armor while still making it five tons lighter. With its excellent firepower and thick armor, it was considered a cutting edge combat vehicle when it premiered during the [[Age of War]].<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> |
The initial production of the Marsden II took a decade in which the first batch still utilized what has become termed as [[Primitive Technology]] before the manufacturer switched to modern technology for the rest of its production run. The first, primitive batch was quickly upgraded or phased out.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> | The initial production of the Marsden II took a decade in which the first batch still utilized what has become termed as [[Primitive Technology]] before the manufacturer switched to modern technology for the rest of its production run. The first, primitive batch was quickly upgraded or phased out.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> | ||
| − | Through the 2470s and '80s, the tank became the Lyran Commonwealth's frontline main battle tank. However, Arcturan Arms' economic difficulties in [[Arcturus]]' long recession (starting with the move of the Commonwealth's capital to [[Tharkad]]) caused the company to bleed money and lose ground in the technological arms race, until it was finally bought out by [[MacEnroe Motors]] of [[Donegal]] in [[2545]]. The new company immediately decided to end the tank's production run in favor of the new | + | Through the 2470s and '80s, the tank became the Lyran Commonwealth's frontline main battle tank. However, Arcturan Arms' economic difficulties in [[Arcturus]]' long recession (starting with the move of the Commonwealth's capital to [[Tharkad]]) caused the company to bleed money and lose ground in the technological arms race, until it was finally bought out by [[MacEnroe Motors]] of [[Donegal]] in [[2545]]. The new company immediately decided to end the tank's production run in favor of the new Marsden III, whose dismal failure led to MacEnroe Motors' closure only six years later, ending the Marsden line of tanks for centuries.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> |
The durable Marsden II continued to soldier on in various planetary militias and private security force arsenals into the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], where the last remaining units were finally destroyed.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> | The durable Marsden II continued to soldier on in various planetary militias and private security force arsenals into the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], where the last remaining units were finally destroyed.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> | ||
| − | During the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[Jihad]], the Marsden II design was revived in new a incarnation with production facilities on [[Arcturus]], [[Halfway]] and [[Buena]]. | + | During the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[Jihad]], the Marsden II design was revived in new a incarnation with production facilities on [[Arcturus]], [[Halfway]] and [[Buena]].{{cn}} |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The tank's main gun, the turret-mounted Arcturan Arms Longarm Series Autocannon/5, serves as its long | + | The tank's main gun, the turret-mounted Arcturan Arms Longarm Series Autocannon/5, serves as its principle long range weapon, with one ton of ammunition for it. Providing for close-in firepower, the tank has two front-mounted, 6-tube Short Range Missile launchers with two tons of ammunition. To handle infantry, the Marsden II mounts a pair of General A70 Model Machine Guns, which share half a ton of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> |
| − | The tank is protected by | + | The tank is protected by 17.5 tons of 'Mech grade armor, with more protection allocated to its front. The tank's internal combustion engine provides enough horsepower to give tank a good 54 km/h. This allowed it to keep respectable speed when facing frontline forces.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*;Marsden II (Primitive Armor) : The original prototype for the Marsden II, the tank features an even amount of primitive armor on all locations. The tank otherwise offers the same weaponry and speed as its production model. BV (2.0) = 800<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 255 </ref>, 762<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 187</ref> | *;Marsden II (Primitive Armor) : The original prototype for the Marsden II, the tank features an even amount of primitive armor on all locations. The tank otherwise offers the same weaponry and speed as its production model. BV (2.0) = 800<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 255 </ref>, 762<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 187</ref> | ||
| − | *;Marsden II-A : The only successful field variant from the original production run of the tank. This variant removes | + | *;Marsden II-A : The only successful field variant from the original production run of the tank. This variant removes both machine guns, one of the SRM-6 launchers and a ton of SRM ammo to swap out the AC/5 for a Strongarm [[Autocannon/10]] with four tons of ammunition.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> BV (2.0) = 1,054<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 256</ref>, 980<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 189</ref> |
| − | *;Marsden II-A (LB-X) : A [[Jihad]]-era production variant of the Marsden II-A, this tank receives an infusion of modern weaponry. The tank's Strongarm Autocannon is swapped out for an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] with two tons of ammunition. The original II-A's SRM-6 is replaced with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers with | + | *;Marsden II-A (LB-X) : A [[Jihad]]-era production variant of the Marsden II-A, this tank receives an infusion of modern weaponry. The tank's Strongarm Autocannon is swapped out for an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] with two tons of ammunition. The original II-A's SRM-6 is replaced with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers with one ton of ammunition mounted in the front of the vehicle. To add some protection from infantry, the tank returns a single machine gun to the turret with a half ton of ammo.<ref name=TRO3075p274-275/> BV (2.0) = 1,090<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 257 </ref>, 1,013<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 190</ref> |
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==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
* [[Marsden I]] | * [[Marsden I]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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[[Category:Main Battle Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Main Battle Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles]] | ||