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The '''Behemoth II''' Heavy Tank was a vehicle utilized by military forces in the 3130s. The vehicle's plans were conceived in [[3097]].<ref>''[[Spirit Cats]] Dekker Nova Cat's Dossier - Commentary: Fluff in dossier says Behemoth II was conceived century and half after the original Behemoth was created, which was 2947.</ref> | The '''Behemoth II''' Heavy Tank was a vehicle utilized by military forces in the 3130s. The vehicle's plans were conceived in [[3097]].<ref>''[[Spirit Cats]] Dekker Nova Cat's Dossier - Commentary: Fluff in dossier says Behemoth II was conceived century and half after the original Behemoth was created, which was 2947.</ref> | ||
The vehicle first appeared in services of military forces just prior to the HPG Blackout of [[3132]]. Aldis Industries was desperate to boost sales during a period of peace at the time, selling the vehicles to any buyers available. Sales suddenly skyrocketed after the breakout of fighting after the blackout. | The vehicle first appeared in services of military forces just prior to the HPG Blackout of [[3132]]. Aldis Industries was desperate to boost sales during a period of peace at the time, selling the vehicles to any buyers available. Sales suddenly skyrocketed after the breakout of fighting after the blackout. | ||
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All of the Tank's weaponry are mounted in its turret. The vehicle is armed mostly with long range weaponry of a single [[Gauss Rifle]] and eight [[Thunderbolt 5]] missile launchers, but is also equiped with four [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s to defend itself, should the enemy close in on it's position.<ref name=TRO3145/> | All of the Tank's weaponry are mounted in its turret. The vehicle is armed mostly with long range weaponry of a single [[Gauss Rifle]] and eight [[Thunderbolt 5]] missile launchers, but is also equiped with four [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s to defend itself, should the enemy close in on it's position.<ref name=TRO3145/> | ||
The vehicle is powered by a Vlar 300 rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine, to allow it to move 50 kph, and allow it to carry its extensive amount of weaponry and its 10.5 tons of ferro-fibrous armor.<ref name=RS:MWDAp27/> | The vehicle is powered by a Vlar 300 rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine, to allow it to move 50 kph, and allow it to carry its extensive amount of weaponry and its 10.5 tons of ferro-fibrous armor.<ref name=RS:MWDAp27/> | ||
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*;Support Variant : This variant keeps the [[Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition, but exchanges the rest of the weaponry for a co-ax [[ER Large Laser]], a pair of [[LRM 20]] launchers with four tons of ammunition and a pair of [[SRM 4]] launchers with one ton of ammunition for close-range defense.<ref name=TRO3145/> | *;Support Variant : This variant keeps the [[Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition, but exchanges the rest of the weaponry for a co-ax [[ER Large Laser]], a pair of [[LRM 20]] launchers with four tons of ammunition and a pair of [[SRM 4]] launchers with one ton of ammunition for close-range defense.<ref name=TRO3145/> | ||
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The Behemoth II is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO3145/> | The Behemoth II is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO3145/> | ||
* [[Improved Targeting, Long Range]] | * [[Improved Targeting, Long Range]] | ||
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Image:Behemoth II.jpg|''Behemoth II'' Support variant | Image:Behemoth II.jpg|''Behemoth II'' Support variant | ||
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*''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_24.pdf Spirit Cat Dekker Nova Cat's Dossier]'' | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_24.pdf Spirit Cat Dekker Nova Cat's Dossier]'' |
Revision as of 19:29, 29 October 2013
Behemoth II Heavy Tank | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Aldis Industries |
Production Year | 3102[1] |
Mission | Frontline Combat Vehicle, Fire Support |
Type | Tracked |
Cost | 20,027,000 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 100 |
Armor | Ferro Fibrous Armor |
Engine | 300 Vlar XL Fusion Engine |
Speed | 50 km/h |
Crew | 7 |
Armament |
1 x Gauss Rifle |
BV (1.0) | 1,372[2] |
BV (2.0) | 1,903[3] |
Contents
Description
The Behemoth II Heavy Tank was a vehicle utilized by military forces in the 3130s. The vehicle's plans were conceived in 3097.[4]
The vehicle first appeared in services of military forces just prior to the HPG Blackout of 3132. Aldis Industries was desperate to boost sales during a period of peace at the time, selling the vehicles to any buyers available. Sales suddenly skyrocketed after the breakout of fighting after the blackout.
Armaments & Capabilities
All of the Tank's weaponry are mounted in its turret. The vehicle is armed mostly with long range weaponry of a single Gauss Rifle and eight Thunderbolt 5 missile launchers, but is also equiped with four Rocket Launcher 10s to defend itself, should the enemy close in on it's position.[3]
The vehicle is powered by a Vlar 300 rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine, to allow it to move 50 kph, and allow it to carry its extensive amount of weaponry and its 10.5 tons of ferro-fibrous armor.[2]
Variants
- Support Variant
- This variant keeps the Gauss Rifle with two tons of ammunition, but exchanges the rest of the weaponry for a co-ax ER Large Laser, a pair of LRM 20 launchers with four tons of ammunition and a pair of SRM 4 launchers with one ton of ammunition for close-range defense.[3]
Design Quirks
The Behemoth II is subject to the following Design Quirks:[3]
Gallery
References
- ↑ online date for the Behemoth II Heavy Tank
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 27, "Behemoth II"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p.24-25, "Behemoth II Heavy Tank"
- ↑ Spirit Cats Dekker Nova Cat's Dossier - Commentary: Fluff in dossier says Behemoth II was conceived century and half after the original Behemoth was created, which was 2947.