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	As its name implies, the Epona is a fast vehicle that can chase down opponents and serve as a scout. In order to increase its survivability, the Epona is built on the largest [[hovercraft]] frame possible. It is still speedy, however, topping out at 150 km/h. This speed comes at the price of armor, as only five tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] weave protect the tank.<ref name=TRO3060/>		As its name implies, the Epona is a fast vehicle that can chase down opponents and serve as a scout. In order to increase its survivability, the Epona is built on the largest [[hovercraft]] frame possible. It is still speedy, however, topping out at 150 km/h. This speed comes at the price of armor, as only five tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] weave protect the tank.<ref name=TRO3060/>
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	The primary configuration of the Epona is meant for close-quarters combat. Four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s provide accurate damage that even most 'Mechs will have to worry about. A [[Streak SRM-4]] enables the Epona to act as a vehicle-killer and to damage exposed critical systems. All of the armament is located in the vehicle's turret.<ref name=TRO3060/>		The primary configuration of the Epona is meant for close-quarters combat. Four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s provide accurate damage that even most 'Mechs will have to worry about. A [[Streak SRM-4]] enables the Epona to act as a vehicle-killer and to damage exposed critical systems. All of the armament is located in the vehicle's turret.<ref name=TRO3060/>

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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Epona.gif | name = Epona Pursuit Vehicle | manufacturer = [[Niles Industriplex Alpha]] ---- Unnamed production site, [[Gateway]]<ref>''Moving Forward'' p. 353</ref> ---- | production year=2884 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/996/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mission = OmniVehicle | Type = Hover | cost = 2,905,333 C-bills | Tech Base = [[Clan]] | mass = 50 | armor = [[Compound VM20 Ferro-Fibrous]] | engine = [[Fusion 215]] | comsys = [[Build 1700/5 Tacticom]] | T&T = [[Series XL FWS]] | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | speed = 150 | Crew = 4 | armament = Primary Configuration * 4x [[medium pulse laser]] * 1x [[Streak SRM-4]] | BV (1.0) = 1,242<ref name=BV>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref> | BV (2.0) = 1,477<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 79</ref> }} ==Description== Unlike most [[Clan]] [[combat vehicle]]s, the '''Epona Pursuit Tank''' started off only produced by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] and remained exclusive to them for a while. As that Clan tends to favor traditional armor more than other Clans, they were the first to see the value in modifying the technology used in [[OmniMech]]s to create an [[OmniVehicle]]. As such, the Epona is considered a front-line unit and sees service in the most prestigious [[Galaxy|Galaxies]] of the Horses. According to the Hell's Horses, it is only the Clan bias towards [['Mech]]s and their own hubris that keeps them from using the Epona, or other OmniVehicles.<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 54-55, "Epona Vehicle Profile"</ref> As its name implies, the Epona is a fast vehicle that can chase down opponents and serve as a scout. In order to increase its survivability, the Epona is built on the largest [[hovercraft]] frame possible. It is still speedy, however, topping out at 150 km/h. This speed comes at the price of armor, as only five tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] weave protect the tank.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Armament== The primary configuration of the Epona is meant for close-quarters combat. Four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s provide accurate damage that even most 'Mechs will have to worry about. A [[Streak SRM-4]] enables the Epona to act as a vehicle-killer and to damage exposed critical systems. All of the armament is located in the vehicle's turret.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Alternate Configurations== *;Alternate Configuration A : The second most popular configuration of the Epona carries a pair of [[LRM-20]]s in its turret. Four tons of ammunition keeps the Epona in supply through most Trials. To supplement this support variant, the A mounts paired [[ER Medium Laser]]s in the front. Next to those lasers is a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] that enables the Epona A to call in heavy [[artillery]] support. BV (1.0) = 1,741<ref name=BV />, BV (2.0) = 1,976<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 80</ref> *;Alternate Configuration B : Meant for use in open terrain, the Epona B carries a large gun in the form of an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] in its turret. This is supplemented by two [[Streak SRM-4]]s in the vehicle's front that can exploit any holes the autocannon makes in an enemy's armor. BV (1.0) = 1,022<ref name=BV />, BV (2.0) = 1,255<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 81</ref> *;Alternate Configuration C : The Epona C is a mix between a cavalry, spotter, and fire support vehicle. The turret carries both an [[ER PPC]] that is useful at all ranges and a [[Streak SRM-6]] that the gunner can fire with no fear of wasting ammunition. This variant also mounts a TAG, but in addition, makes use of an [[ECM Suite]] to protect it from enemy electronics. BV (1.0) = 1,322<ref name=BV />, BV (2.0) = 1,563<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 82</ref> *;Alternate Configuration D : A [[Jihad]] configuration introduced during that conflict, the D has a [[Targeting Computer]], which guides a pair of ER Medium Lasers and a [[HAG-20|Class 20 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle]]. The rifle is fed by 12 rounds of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,773<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 83 - D Configuration of the Epona.</ref> *;Alternate Configuration E : The second Jihad era configuration introduced, this one mounts six [[AP Gauss Rifles]] and a pair of [[Plasma Cannons]]. The rifles have been given 80 rounds of ammunition, while the plasma cannons have been given 20. BV (2.0) = 1,436<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 84 - E configuration of the Epona OmniVehicle.</ref> ==Gallery== <gallery> File:Epona.gif|Original Epona from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== *''[[Combat Operations]]'' *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' *''[[Moving Forward]]'' [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:50 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:OmniVehicles]] [[Category:Clan Diamond Shark Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Clan Ghost Bear Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Clan Goliath Scorpion Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Clan Ice Hellion Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Clan Star Adder Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Clan Wolf Combat Vehicles]]

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