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{{otheruses|the tank destroyer|other uses|Predator}}
 
 
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| mass = 45
 
| mass = 45
 
| armor = [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous|Hellespont Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]
 
| armor = [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous|Hellespont Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]
| heat sinks = 1
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| heat sinks = None
| engine = [[Fuel cell|Ceres Motors 270 fuel cell]]
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| engine = [[Fuel Cell|Ceres Motors 270 Fuel Cell]]
 
| comsys = [[Magna-VOX KS2525]]
 
| comsys = [[Magna-VOX KS2525]]
 
| T&T = [[Magna-VOX TTS4000]]
 
| T&T = [[Magna-VOX TTS4000]]
 
| speed = 97
 
| speed = 97
 
| Crew =  
 
| Crew =  
| armament = 1x [[LB-20X]]
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| armament = 1 X [[LB-20X]]
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
| BV (2.0) = 775<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 15: Predator Tank Destroyer - BV2</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6441/predator-tank-destroyer-standard MUL Profile for the Modern/Standard Predator Tank Destroyer - Includes BV2 & introduction date.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 77</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 775<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p.15 Predator Tank Destroyer - BV2</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6441/predator-tank-destroyer-standard MUL Profile for the Modern/Standard Predator Tank Destroyer - Includes BV2 & introduction date.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 77</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Predator Tank Destroyer''' is the modern version of a [[Succession Wars Era]] [[Combat Vehicle]], which was originally produced for the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Designed around a single weapon, the vehicle was made as a stopgap replacement during a time where the Confederation's combat vehicle forces were being depleted.   
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The '''Predator Tank Destroyer''' is the modern version of a [[Succession Wars Era]] [[Combat Vehicle]], which was originally produced for the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Designed around a single weapon, the vehicle was made as a stop gap replacement during a time where [[House Liao]]'s combat vehicle forces were being depleted.   
  
The tank was first designed during last few years the [[Second Succession War]]. It would serve until [[2974]], when during the battle of [[Spica]] the tank's glaring flaws would come to light. The planet's militia forces using the tank were soundly defeated during a skirmish against the armor elements of the [[Fifth Syrtis Fusiliers]]. The Predator would soon fade away and be replaced with the [[Hetzer]].  
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The tank was first built during the [[Second Succession War]] in [[2942]], where it would serve until [[2974]]. On [[Spica]], the tank's glaring flaws would come to light while the planet's militia forces using the tank were be soundly defeated during a skirmish against the armor elements of the [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]]. The Predator would soon fade away and be replaced with the [[Hetzer]].  
  
It would not be until the [[Victoria War]], where a revised modern version of the Predator would appear again. This new standard version of the tank proved its worth with improved armor and a long-ranged main gun.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 14: Predator Tank Destroyer - Background</ref>
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It would not be until [[Victoria War]], where a revised modern version of the Predator would appear again. This new standard version of the tank would prove its worth with improved armor and a long-ranged main gun.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p.14 Predator Tank Destroyer - Background</ref>
  
==Weapons and Equipment==
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==Armament and Capacities==
The [[thirty-second century]] version of the Predator utilizes a 270-rated [[fuel cell]] engine to allow it to move upwards to 97 km/h. Engineers replaced the original's standard armor for 4.5 tons of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor. Though the new armor gives its superior protection to its originator, its side and rear facing protection is still considered lightly armored.  
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The [[32nd Century]] version of the Predator utilizes a 270-rated fuel cell engine to allow it to move upwards to 97 kph. Engineers replaced the original's standard armor for 4.5 tons of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor. Though the new armor gives its superior protection to its originator, its side and rear facing protection is still considered lightly armored.  
  
The Predator is armed with a single Mydron Devastator LB 20-X Class Autocannon, allowing the Predator to take on targets further away with a devastating punch. The vehicle carries two tons of ammunition, giving its crew the ability to choose which type to use in combat.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp. 15, 67: Predator Tank Destroyer - Stats</ref>
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The Predator is armed with a single Mydron Devastator LB 20-X Class Autocannon, allowing the Predator to take on targets further away with a devastating punch. The vehicle carries two tons of ammunition, giving its crew the ability choose from which type use in combat.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 15 & 67 Predator Tank Destroyer - Stats</ref>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;Predator Tank Destroyer (Original) : First produced in the middle of the [[thirtieth century]] in [[2942]], this ancient design carries [[Succession Wars Era|Succession Wars era]] downgraded equipment. This version of the Predator is armed with a Q-Beam [[AC/20|Class 20 Autocannon]] with only a single ton of ammunition. Though able to reach a reasonable speed of 86 km/h, the bulk of the tank's armor is focused in its front while its sides and rear are barely to withstand a hit from a single [[AC/5|Class 5 Autocannon]]. BV(2.0)=480<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp. 15, 66: Predator Tank Destroyer - BV2</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6442/predator-tank-destroyer-original MUL Profile for the original Predator Tank Destroyer.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 76</ref>
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*;Predator Tank Destroyer (Original) : First produced in the middle of the [[30th Century]], this ancient design carries [[Succession Wars Era|Succession Wars era]] downgraded equipment. This version of the Predator is armed with a Q-Beam [[AC/20|Class 20 Autocannon]] with only a single ton of ammunition. Though able to reach reasonable speed of 86 kph, the bulk of the tank's armor is focus in its front while its sides and rear are barely withstand hits from a hit from single [[AC/5|Class 5 Autocannon]]. BV(2.0)=480<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p.15 & 66 Predator Tank Destroyer - BV2</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6442/predator-tank-destroyer-original MUL Profile for the original Predator Tank Destroyer.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 76</ref>
 
 
==Design Quirks==
 
* The Predator is subjected to the following [[Design Quirks]]:
 
* [[Easy to Maintain]]
 
* [[Narrow/Low Profile]]
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* The original Predator tank destroyer described in the Variants section may be based on a vehicle which was published in [[BattleTechnology#0203|''BattleTechnology'' magazine issue #0203]].
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The Predator is subjected to the following [[Design Quirks]]:
 
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*[[Easy to Maintain]]
* ''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'' states the Predator was designed in the last few years of the Second Succession War, yet the MUL gives 2942 as its introduction date (which is almost 80 years later).
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*[[Narrow/Low Profile]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
  
 
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[[Category:Close Range Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Close Range Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
 
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[[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]]

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