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Line 22: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Winterhawk APC''' was originally introduced to the market in 3059 by ScolTek Associates of [[Inarcs]] to a frosty reception from the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]]. The choice to use a [[fuel cell]] engine in the vehicle was an unusual one for the era, and as such the LAAF command mistrusted the Winterhawk. That left ScolTek selling the vehicle to a mix of corporate security forces, mercenaries, and backwater militias, with orders for the Winterhawk not picking up until after the [[Jihad]].<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> + The '''Winterhawk APC''' was originally introduced to the market in 3059 by ScolTek Associates of [[Inarcs]] to a frosty reception from the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]]. The choice to use a [[fuel cell]] engine in the vehicle was an unusual one for the era, and as such the LAAF command mistrusted the Winterhawk. That left ScolTek selling the vehicle to a mix of corporate security forces, mercenaries and backwater militias, with orders for the Winterhawk not picking up until after the [[Jihad]].<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> By [[3119]] the use of fuel cell engines in military vehicles had become more common, and the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] was in need of a new infantry transport. As a result, the LCAF had production of the Winterhawk restarted, and the low logistical burden of the same fuel cell that had been unwelcome sixty years previously became a popular feature with thirty-second century procurement officers.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> By [[3119]] the use of fuel cell engines in military vehicles had become more common, and the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] was in need of a new infantry transport. As a result, the LCAF had production of the Winterhawk restarted, and the low logistical burden of the same fuel cell that had been unwelcome sixty years previously became a popular feature with thirty-second century procurement officers.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> − The level of demand from the LCAF completely distorted the supply of Winterhawks to the security, militia, and mercenary markets that had supported the vehicle's sales for the decades prior to 3119, but made it a common sight in LCAF infantry regiments. As the [[Inner Sphere]] was plunged into chaos following [[Gray Monday]] the LCAF increased their orders yet again, purchasing as many Winterhawks as ScolTek could manufacture.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> + The level of demand from the LCAF completely distorted the supply of Winterhawks to the security, militia and mercenary markets that had supported the vehicle's sales for the decades prior to 3119, but made it a common sight in LCAF infantry regiments. As the [[Inner Sphere]] was plunged into chaos following [[Gray Monday]] the LCAF increased their orders yet again, purchasing as many Winterhawks as ScolTek could manufacture.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> Although the Winterhawk only mounted two and a half tons of [[standard armor]], the ScolTek 115 engine made it capable of speeds of over 160 km/h, making the vehicle fast and agile. Ironically, one of the most popular features of the Winterhawk wasn't the APC's speed, but rather the ergonomically designed infantry compartment, which proved very appealing to transported infantry - particularly the fold-in cooler installed as standard.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> Although the Winterhawk only mounted two and a half tons of [[standard armor]], the ScolTek 115 engine made it capable of speeds of over 160 km/h, making the vehicle fast and agile. Ironically, one of the most popular features of the Winterhawk wasn't the APC's speed, but rather the ergonomically designed infantry compartment, which proved very appealing to transported infantry - particularly the fold-in cooler installed as standard.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/>
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| − | The '''Winterhawk APC''' was originally introduced to the market in 3059 by ScolTek Associates of [[Inarcs]] to a frosty reception from the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]]. The choice to use a [[fuel cell]] engine in the vehicle was an unusual one for the era, and as such the LAAF command mistrusted the Winterhawk. That left ScolTek selling the vehicle to a mix of corporate security forces, mercenaries | + | The '''Winterhawk APC''' was originally introduced to the market in 3059 by ScolTek Associates of [[Inarcs]] to a frosty reception from the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces]]. The choice to use a [[fuel cell]] engine in the vehicle was an unusual one for the era, and as such the LAAF command mistrusted the Winterhawk. That left ScolTek selling the vehicle to a mix of corporate security forces, mercenaries and backwater militias, with orders for the Winterhawk not picking up until after the [[Jihad]].<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> |
By [[3119]] the use of fuel cell engines in military vehicles had become more common, and the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] was in need of a new infantry transport. As a result, the LCAF had production of the Winterhawk restarted, and the low logistical burden of the same fuel cell that had been unwelcome sixty years previously became a popular feature with thirty-second century procurement officers.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> | By [[3119]] the use of fuel cell engines in military vehicles had become more common, and the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] was in need of a new infantry transport. As a result, the LCAF had production of the Winterhawk restarted, and the low logistical burden of the same fuel cell that had been unwelcome sixty years previously became a popular feature with thirty-second century procurement officers.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> | ||
| − | The level of demand from the LCAF completely distorted the supply of Winterhawks to the security, militia | + | The level of demand from the LCAF completely distorted the supply of Winterhawks to the security, militia and mercenary markets that had supported the vehicle's sales for the decades prior to 3119, but made it a common sight in LCAF infantry regiments. As the [[Inner Sphere]] was plunged into chaos following [[Gray Monday]] the LCAF increased their orders yet again, purchasing as many Winterhawks as ScolTek could manufacture.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> |
Although the Winterhawk only mounted two and a half tons of [[standard armor]], the ScolTek 115 engine made it capable of speeds of over 160 km/h, making the vehicle fast and agile. Ironically, one of the most popular features of the Winterhawk wasn't the APC's speed, but rather the ergonomically designed infantry compartment, which proved very appealing to transported infantry - particularly the fold-in cooler installed as standard.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> | Although the Winterhawk only mounted two and a half tons of [[standard armor]], the ScolTek 115 engine made it capable of speeds of over 160 km/h, making the vehicle fast and agile. Ironically, one of the most popular features of the Winterhawk wasn't the APC's speed, but rather the ergonomically designed infantry compartment, which proved very appealing to transported infantry - particularly the fold-in cooler installed as standard.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp10+"/> | ||