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A standard transport of the [[Republic of the Sphere]] military by [[32nd Century]], the '''Giggins APC''' was one of the first vehicles designed for the sole use of Republic forces. A transport, the Giggins was built to emphasize armor protection. Unlike many wheeled vehicles, the Giggins was designed so that its drive systems were little affected by wooded and other difficult terrain. The Giggins is similar in form and function to the lighter [[Saxon]] APC. The vehicle's name originated by late Draconis Combine warrior whom had died fighting the the Jihad. | A standard transport of the [[Republic of the Sphere]] military by [[32nd Century]], the '''Giggins APC''' was one of the first vehicles designed for the sole use of Republic forces. A transport, the Giggins was built to emphasize armor protection. Unlike many wheeled vehicles, the Giggins was designed so that its drive systems were little affected by wooded and other difficult terrain. The Giggins is similar in form and function to the lighter [[Saxon]] APC. The vehicle's name originated by late Draconis Combine warrior whom had died fighting the the Jihad. | ||
Unlike the lighter Saxon, the Giggins has an eight ton [[Infantry Bay]], allowing it to carry two squads of [[Battle Armor]] onto a battlefield. In addition to the [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor protection (enough to resist an [[Autocannon/20]] hit), the Giggins carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to interfere with enemy electronics and targeting systems.<ref name="tro85">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 22</ref> | Unlike the lighter Saxon, the Giggins has an eight ton [[Infantry Bay]], allowing it to carry two squads of [[Battle Armor]] onto a battlefield. In addition to the [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor protection (enough to resist an [[Autocannon/20]] hit), the Giggins carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] to interfere with enemy electronics and targeting systems.<ref name="tro85">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 22</ref> | ||
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As an infantry and battle armor transport, the Giggins is armed only with a pair of SuperFire Minigun Heavy Machine Guns. Though relatively ineffective against armored targets, these machine guns can quickly destroy enemy infantry formations.<ref name="tro85"/> | As an infantry and battle armor transport, the Giggins is armed only with a pair of SuperFire Minigun Heavy Machine Guns. Though relatively ineffective against armored targets, these machine guns can quickly destroy enemy infantry formations.<ref name="tro85"/> | ||
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*;Fire Support : Approximately every fourth Giggins is a fire support variant. By removing the Machine Guns, Guardian, and half the infantry bay, engineers created enough room to install a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a single [[MML-5]] with a two ton ammunition bay. This weapon, combined with [[:Category:Alternate Ammunition|special missile ammunition types]] allows the Giggins to be even more effective.<ref name="tro85"/> BV (2.0) = 718<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 23</ref> | *;Fire Support : Approximately every fourth Giggins is a fire support variant. By removing the Machine Guns, Guardian, and half the infantry bay, engineers created enough room to install a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a single [[MML-5]] with a two ton ammunition bay. This weapon, combined with [[:Category:Alternate Ammunition|special missile ammunition types]] allows the Giggins to be even more effective.<ref name="tro85"/> BV (2.0) = 718<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 23</ref> | ||
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Image:Giggins APC.jpg|Original Image of the Giggin from MechWarrior Dark Age. | Image:Giggins APC.jpg|Original Image of the Giggin from MechWarrior Dark Age. | ||
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*[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_16.pdf MWDA: Dragon's Fury's dossier of Horisho Kato] | *[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_16.pdf MWDA: Dragon's Fury's dossier of Horisho Kato] | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 23:38, 8 November 2013
Giggins APC | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Duncan Enterprises |
Production Year | 3085[1] |
Mission | Troop Transport |
Type | Wheeled |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 40 Tons |
Armor | Clydesdale Standard/8 |
Engine | DAV 220 Fusion |
Speed | 96 km/h |
Crew | 3 |
Communications System | Exeter LongScan w/ECM |
Targeting Tracking System | Standard Smartrack |
Heat Sinks | 10 |
Armament | |
BV (2.0) | 476[2] |
Description
A standard transport of the Republic of the Sphere military by 32nd Century, the Giggins APC was one of the first vehicles designed for the sole use of Republic forces. A transport, the Giggins was built to emphasize armor protection. Unlike many wheeled vehicles, the Giggins was designed so that its drive systems were little affected by wooded and other difficult terrain. The Giggins is similar in form and function to the lighter Saxon APC. The vehicle's name originated by late Draconis Combine warrior whom had died fighting the the Jihad.
Unlike the lighter Saxon, the Giggins has an eight ton Infantry Bay, allowing it to carry two squads of Battle Armor onto a battlefield. In addition to the Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor protection (enough to resist an Autocannon/20 hit), the Giggins carries a Guardian ECM Suite to interfere with enemy electronics and targeting systems.[3]
Armament
As an infantry and battle armor transport, the Giggins is armed only with a pair of SuperFire Minigun Heavy Machine Guns. Though relatively ineffective against armored targets, these machine guns can quickly destroy enemy infantry formations.[3]
Variants
- Fire Support
- Approximately every fourth Giggins is a fire support variant. By removing the Machine Guns, Guardian, and half the infantry bay, engineers created enough room to install a pair of ER Medium Lasers and a single MML-5 with a two ton ammunition bay. This weapon, combined with special missile ammunition types allows the Giggins to be even more effective.[3] BV (2.0) = 718[4]