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Revision as of 12:15, 2 July 2008
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| Rommel Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Defiance Industries |
| Mission | Close Range/Urban Combat |
| Type | Tracked |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 65 tons |
| Armor | 11.5 |
| Engine | 260 Fusion |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 550 |
| BV (2.0) | 961 |
Contents
Description
Designed concurrently with the Patton, Defiance Industries decided that a vehicle to replace 'Mechs was needed in the early 3000s. Since 'Mech production was nearly at a standstill, the ability to produce and field armored vehicles became a necessity no Successor State could ignore. The strength of the Rommel is shown in its great urban warfare abilities. A Rommel may lie in wait down an alley or other concealment, then use its devastating armament to cripple or destroy a 'Mech. The main advantage the Rommel has over other, older designs is a combination of higher speed and more armor. With even more armor than a Demolisher tank, the Rommel can take more punishment, yet slip away faster to fight again from another position.
Armament
The Rommel uses a single Defiance 'Mech Hunter Autocannon/20 as its main armament. Able to cripple light and medium 'Mechs with a single placed shots from the main gun, the Rommel can also keep an enemy at bay with a Coventry LRM-5 System while retreating to another position. If attacked by infantry, or as a last resort, the tank commander can aim a single ASL Small Laser.
Variants
Patton - The Patton tank is built on the same chassis, but carries an Autocannon/10, LRM-5, Small Laser, and a Flamer for anti-infantry work. The reduced weight of the main gun compared to the Rommel enables it to mount more armor.