Editing Demolisher

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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
| image = Demolisher Tank.jpg
| name = Demolisher heavy tank
| manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]]
| production year = 2823
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/864/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| Mission = Close Range/Urban Combat
| Type = Tracked
| cost = 2,151,000 C-bills
| mass = 80
| armor = [[Durandal 160 Standard]]
| engine = [[240 GM Superload]] [[ICE]]
| comsys = [[Omicron 5000]]
| T&T = [[Omicron VII]]
| heat sinks = None
| speed = 54.0
| Crew = 6
| armament = 2x [[autocannon/20]]
| BV (1.0) = 609
| BV (2.0) = 981<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 138 (2010 edition): BV2 for original Demolisher Tank</ref>
}}

==Description==
Tall, squat, and using four treads, the '''Demolisher''' has a well-earned, though sometimes exaggerated, reputation as one of the most deadly vehicles on the battlefield. Designed to counteract the increasing scarcity of [[BattleMech|'Mechs]] during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] and based on the [[Lostech|increasingly rare]] old [[Star League Defense Force|SLDF]] heavy tank of the same name, the Demolisher became popular, especially on worlds where BattleMechs were not available.{{cn}}

Aldis designed the Demolisher to be able to destroy any 'Mech, which was what appealed to the customers. The initial run was well-received, with hundreds of Demolishers being bought by 'Mech-deficient planets.

==Weapons and Equipment==
The Demolisher is armed with two [[185mm ChemJet Gun]] [[AC/20|autocannon/20]]s, which are enough to make any other unit, 'Mechs included, pause. The relatively short range of the guns means that maneuverable units with long-range weaponry can confound the Demolisher. It utilizes 10 tons of armor for protection, and the [[internal combustion engine]] allows for a cruising speed 32.4 km/h. The tank also lacks any form of secondary weapons, which may be detrimental when the massive cannons run dry.

==Variants==
Some crews are known to remove armor and install small defensive weapons if the situation requires.

*; Mark I / Mark II : The late Star League–era original incarnation of the ''Demolisher'' design, and only known to have been in service with the [[Star League Defense Force]].<ref name=TPoGc28/> The major difference between the two versions of this variant was the improved gun cooling system on the Mk II, which funneled most of the superheated exhaust gasses from the twin [[Autocannon/20#ChemJet Gun 185mm|185mm ChemJet Gun]]s' four-round bursts out the barrels; this solved a serious issue on the Mk I where the massive heat buildup from firing the guns forced crews to wear special coolant suits while operating the tank.<ref name=TRO3039-86>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 86: "Demolisher Heavy Tank</ref><ref name=ER3052p98>''Era Report: 3052'', p. 98: "Regarding Military Technology Classification"</ref> As with its later namesake, the ChemJet guns utilized autoloaders.

*; Devastator : The third generation of the Demolisher, the Mark III, was marketed to richer planets in the [[Inner Sphere]]. It is powered by a Type 240 [[fusion engine]] and mounts some additional weapons: A [[Zippo]] [[flamer]] in the turret, one [[Intek]] [[small laser]] in the front and on each side, and a front-mounted [[Holly]] [[SRM-6]].<ref name=TRO3039-86 /> BV (2.0) = 1,037<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 140 (2010 edition)</ref>

*; Arrow IV : This variant of the Demolisher tank debuted during the [[FedCom Civil War]]. It replaces the AC/20s and some armor with a pair of [[Arrow IV]] missile launchers and seven tons of ammunition. For defense against close-range attacks it mounts a pair of [[medium laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 676;<ref name=RSUp21>''Records Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 21</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,297<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 171</ref>

*; Clan : Developed by the [[Clans]] in [[3058]], this variant carries twin [[LB 20-X autocannon]]s as its main armament with 40 salvos to deliver a lot of damage to its enemies. Mounted coaxially with these huge autocannon are a pair of [[medium pulse laser]]s. Six [[machine gun]]s scattered across the front and side arcs protect it from infantry. Like most Clan vehicles, the Clan Demolisher carries [[CASE]] to protect the ammunition bay. BV (1.0) = 1,184;<ref name=RSUp22>''Records Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 22</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,563<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 172</ref>

*; Gauss : This [[3053]] version of the Demolisher swaps the AC/20s for twin [[Gauss rifle]]s with four tons of ammunition and a pair of medium lasers. It also adds some armor protection. BV (1.0) = 1,090;<ref name=RSUp21 /> BV (2.0) = 1,529<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 173</ref>

*; MRM : Developed during the late [[Clan Invasion]] era, this variant can launch almost one hundred missiles at an enemy thanks to its three [[MRM-30]] launchers. Each launcher can count on two tons of ammunition. A [[C3 slave]] allows it to take advantage of targeting data provided by other units. BV (1.0) = 1,006;<ref name=RSUp22 /> BV (2.0) = 1,242<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 174</ref>

*; Fuel Cell : One of the deadliest variants of this tank ever built, the inclusion of a Fuel Cell engine enables to this variant to effectively double its firepower. A pair of [[Ultra autocannon/20]]s sit in the classic turret mount. Very few targets can survive receiving fire from these guns firing at double rate. [[CASE]] is utilized to protect the crew in case any of the eight tons of ammo explodes. A [[supercharger]] is used to boost speeds to 65 km/h to help bring its autocannon in range. BV (2.0) = 1,585<ref name=RGIv25p6>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 25'', p. 6</ref>

*; Reinforced : This Combine variant trades sheer damage capability for range and survivability, while technically keeping the same damage output of the original design. A pair of [[Ultra autocannon/10]]s are mounted in the turret. When firing at double rate these cannons are capable of similar damage to the original autocannons but at double the range. A thick skin of [[ballistic-reinforced armor]] provide this variant unrivalled protection compared to other Demolisher models. BV (2.0) = 1,434<ref name=RGIv25p6 />

===Apocryphal Variants===
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*; Devastator DVE-5B Mark III : The third generation of the Demolisher, the Mark III, was found in the arsenals of the Successor States and among the militia forces of some of the wealthier planets in the [[Inner Sphere]]. It is powered by a [[Magna 240]] [[fusion engine|Fusion engine]] and mounts two M.E. ('MechEater) Autocannon 20s, a Javoc Short Range Missile Four-Pack, and a Torch XXVI in the turret, along with a Radon VI medium laser on the front and a Radon V small laser on each side.<ref>''BattleTechnology'', Issue #0102, pp. 36–37: Devastator, DVE-5B, Mark III</ref>
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==Related Designs==
* [[Demolisher II]] - A replacement for the Demolisher developed by the [[Lyran Alliance]].
* [[Zhukov|Zhukov Heavy Tank]] - Aldis Industries' follow-up design that shares several elements of the Demolisher.

==Notes==
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Zerstörer''''', which means ''Destroyer''.

* [[Grayson Carlyle]], in ''[[The Price of Glory]]'', takes note of multiple Demolishers in a Star League-era cache discovered on [[Helm]]. This is likely the LosTech SLDF precursor (almost certainly in the form of the improved Mark II) to the Demolisher's Succession Wars incarnation.<ref name=TPoGc28>''The Price of Glory'', ch. 28</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Demolisher Tank.jpg|Original Demolisher from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]''
Zerstoerer HH3026.jpg|Decolorized reprint of ''Zerstörer'' (Demolisher) from German ''[[Hardware-Handbuch 3031|HWH:3031]]''
Demolisher TRO3026Revised.png|Demolisher from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]''
3039 Demolisher.jpg|Demolisher from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]''
CityTech Demolisher.jpg|Demolisher in Urban Terrain from ''[[CityTech, 2nd Edition|CityTech]]''
Camomercs15thdracon.png|Demolisher in colors of [[15th Dracon Regiment]] from ''[[Camo Specs]]''
Demolisher (CCG).jpg|Demolisher in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
Demolisher_MW1stE.PNG|Demolisher from ''[[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game]]''
Devastator DVE-5B BT0202.png|(Apocryphal) DVE-5B Mark III Devastator from [[BattleTechnology#Issue 0102|''BattleTechnology'', Issue #0102]]
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* [[BattleTechnology#Issue 0102|''BattleTechnology'', Issue #0102]]
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)|Sorenson's Sabres]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]''


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