Editing Chi-Ha

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| image = [[image:Cellco.jpg|191px]]
| Name = Chi-Ha Infantry Combat Vehicle
| Manufacturer = [[Daisho MilWorks]]
| Use = Infantry Ground Transport <br/> Infantry Fire Support
| Tech Base = [[Primitive Technology|Primitive]]
| Chassis Type (Size) = Tracked (Medium)
| Cost =
| Introduced = [[2284]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7187/chi-ha-icv-standard MUL Profile for Chi-ha ICV (Standard) - BV2 and Introduction Date for 2352 version of the Chi-ha.]</ref>
| Mass = 22
| Speed = 4
| Top Speed = 6
| Station Keeping Thrust =
| Structural Integrity = 5 
| Power Plant = [[ICE]]
| Fuel (Type/Range) = unstated/1,111 km
| comsys = Unspecified
| Fire Control System = [[Advanced Fire Control|Advanced]]
| Armament = 3x [[machine gun]]
| Heat Sinks = None
| Armor = Unspecified
| BAR = [[BAR|BAR|6]]
| Crew = 3<br>
* 2 enlisted/non-rated
* 1 gunner
| BV (1.0) =
| BV (2.0) = 132<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', p. 9 Chi-ha ICV/Record Sheet - Battle value 2 noted on record sheet.</ref>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Chi-Ha''''' is a light infantry [[combat vehicle]], intended as a troop transport and light support vehicle. It was first produced in what would become the [[Draconis Combine]] during the early years of the [[Age of War]] Era. 

===History===
Originally designed as an armed cargo transport vehicle, the ''Chi-Ha'' was adopted and modified by Daisho MilWorks of [[New Samarkand]] as a troop transport for the Planetary Militia's infantry starting in [[2284]].  However, when [[Shiro Kurita]] rose to power and began efforts to form his large interstellar empire, the ''Chi-Ha'' was a key vehicle used by the Combine military to bring worlds under the its control. As Shiro's efforts brought more worlds under his domain, ''Chi-Ha'' production would be expanded to four other worlds to meet his growing army's transportation needs. It became a primary vehicle of the newly formed [[DCMS]] until the late [[twenty-fourth century]], when it was phased out of front-line combat and relegated to support roles. Upgraded versions of the vehicle would stay in service throughout the Age of War and [[Star League Era]] in the Combine. Though obsolete, limited production runs would be made during the [[Succession Wars]] due to a need for vehicles of all kinds to serve the armies of the Dragon.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', p. 9 Chi-ha ICV - Background information.</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
In its latest version the ''Chi-Ha'' still utilizes [[Primitive Technology]] in its construction. Its internal combustion engine is geared to move troops at a reasonable pace of 64 km/h over most terrain, with a range of over 1,000 km. Though no longer a front-line combat vehicle as it once was, its armor protection is adequate for secondary tasks. The vehicle's passengers and crew are protected by 2 tons of BAR 6 armor, strong enough to handle light [[machine gun]] attacks by enemy infantry.

Not intended for heavy combat, the ''Chi-Ha'' is lightly armed with three Machine Guns; two mounted in a turret and the third mounted in the front. These guns share one ton of ammunition to help the gunners sustain the vehicle through long combat exchanges with lightly armed foes and support its passengers.

For its intended role as an infantry transport, the ''Chi-Ha'' is designed to handle a platoon of troops in its 3-ton [[Infantry Compartment]]. These troops exit the vehicle into combat from two rear doors.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', p. 9 & 26 Chi-ha ICV - Background information.</ref>

==Variants==
*; Chi-Ha (Civilian Version): Originally started out as a narrow four-axle/twelve-wheel vehicle, which was initially faster than the military version.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', p. 9 & 26 Chi-ha ICV - Original Civilian vehicle mentioned in fluff, no details mentioned or record sheet published.</ref>

*; Chi-Ha ICV (Original): This was the original military version of the Chi-ha when it first premiered for military service on New Samarkand. The vehicle, while armed with same weapons layout, had extended range in comparison to the Standard or 2350 model version.  Its armored chassis only carries BAR 5 armor, a [[Basic Fire Control]] for its weapons, and the vehicle can only move up to 54 km/h. BV(2.0)=115<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 9 & 27 - Chi-ha ICV/Record Sheet - Variant information and stats.</ref>

==Similar Vehicles==
Other corporate interests of other [[Great House]]s have similar models of the Chi-Ha ICV.

*[[Cellco Ranger UPU-3000]] - Is a 17 ton equivalent, which originates from the [[Federated Suns]] and [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. This vehicle is used as a police/riot suppression unit.

*Urban Enforcer IV - This armored law enforcement vehicle is found in the [[Capellan Confederation]].

*[[Raptor RRV]] - A [[Free Worlds League]] advanced and more sophisticated vehicle. However the vehicle is lighter and less-heavily armored than other urban armored vehicles. The vehicle does feature an extended range support laser with a basic fire control system, a large passenger bay with extra room for field gear and additional heavy weaponry.

==Notes==
*The (fictional) Chi-Ha vehicle, first mentioned in [[BattleTech]] [[canon]] in the 1993 novel ''[[Far Country]]'', is apparently based at least in name on a real-world Japanese medium tank from the Second World War that also featured in ''[[XTRO: 1945]]''. ''Chi'' came from ''Chū-sensha'' ("medium tank"); ''Ha'', in Japanese army nomenclature, refers to model number 3. Therefore, the name "''Chi-Ha''" could be translated as "Medium Tank Model 3".
*Like all Primitive Combat Vehicles, the vehicle uses constructed like armed civilian [[Support Vehicles]]. The Chi-Ha features an armored chassis, which allows it to carry additional armor protection.
*Equipment rating is D/C-X-X.
*The image of the Chi-Ha ICV was originally used for the [[Cellco Ranger UPU-3000]] from ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''. The Chi-Ha was originally mentioned in the Cellco Ranger's background information as a similar vehicle, but labeled as a CCV instead of the ICV. The CCV is noted as a 24 ton version, introduced in 2451, and has an Alpha Card and MUL entry for it. It is unclear if this is a clerical error or actual variant of the Chi-Ha.<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3948/chi-ha-ccv-standard MUL Profile for the Chi-ha CCV]</ref>
*The wheeled civilian version the Chi-Ha is based on what is only mentioned in the background information of the featured vehicle. As of this writing, it does not have a published Record Sheet or many details covering it.

==Design Quirks==
The Chi-Ha ICV (Standard) has the following [[Design Quirk]];
*[[Low Profile]]

==Alpha Strike==
This is a direct link to the [[MUL]] page for the Alpha Strike cards:
*[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Card/7187?skill=4 Chi-ha ICV (Standard)]
*[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Card/7188?skill=4 Chi-ha ICV (Original)]

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: 1945]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4]]''
* ''[[Far Country]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''


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