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| image = Glaive.gif | | image = Glaive.gif | ||
| − | | name = Glaive | + | | name = Glaive medium tank |
| manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 14-15, "Glaive Medium Tank"</ref> | | manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 14-15, "Glaive Medium Tank"</ref> | ||
| production year=3066 | | production year=3066 | ||
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| mass = 45 tons<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> | | mass = 45 tons<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> | ||
| armor = [[ArcShield Heavy]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> | | armor = [[ArcShield Heavy]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> | ||
| − | | engine = [[Shipil 205]] [[ | + | | engine = [[Shipil 205]] [[fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> |
| comsys = [[Cyclops 1J]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> | | comsys = [[Cyclops 1J]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> | ||
| T&T = [[Evil Eye IV]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> | | T&T = [[Evil Eye IV]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''Glaive | + | The '''Glaive medium tank''' is produced by [[Cyclops Incorporated|Cyclops, Inc.]] as an inexpensive alternative to [['Mech]]s for forces loyal to Duke [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] and the [[Isle of Skye]]. He personally convinced Cyclops CEO [[Morgan Durant]] to develop the design quickly following the death of Duchess [[Margaret Aten]], which they did in under a year, enabling the design to see action in [[3066]]. Though the [[LAAF]] pressured Kelswa-Steiner to make the design available to all units, he purchased the production runs of at least the first four years for the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces#Skye Rangers|Skye Rangers]], citing the Regional Defense edicts. All of the components used in the Glaive are produced locally, with the exception of the missile launcher, though it has been licensed from [[Coventry Metal Works]], so that is expected to change.<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> |
| − | The Glaive itself not terribly speedy for a tank of its mass, as it is only capable of 86 km/h. A scant five and a half tons of armor protect it. The use of a [[fusion engine]] allows it over a third of its mass for weaponry.<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> | + | The Glaive itself not terribly speedy for a tank of its mass, as it is only capable of 86 km/h. A scant five and a half tons of armor protect it. The use of a [[fusion engine]] allows it to commit over a third of its mass for weaponry.<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In German products the unit's proper name was | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Gleve'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Glaive]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles|Glaive]] | ||
Revision as of 14:47, 20 June 2022
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| Glaive medium tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Cyclops Incorporated[1] |
| Production Year | 3066[2] |
| Mission | Fire Support |
| Type | Wheeled[1] |
| Cost | 1,511,650 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Mass | 45 tons[1] |
| Armor | ArcShield Heavy[1] |
| Engine | Shipil 205 fusion engine[1] |
| Speed | 86[1] km/h |
| Crew | 3[1] |
| Communications System | Cyclops 1J[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Evil Eye IV w/Artemis IV FCS[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 12[1] |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 599[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 806[1][2][4] |
Contents
Description
The Glaive medium tank is produced by Cyclops, Inc. as an inexpensive alternative to 'Mechs for forces loyal to Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner and the Isle of Skye. He personally convinced Cyclops CEO Morgan Durant to develop the design quickly following the death of Duchess Margaret Aten, which they did in under a year, enabling the design to see action in 3066. Though the LAAF pressured Kelswa-Steiner to make the design available to all units, he purchased the production runs of at least the first four years for the Skye Rangers, citing the Regional Defense edicts. All of the components used in the Glaive are produced locally, with the exception of the missile launcher, though it has been licensed from Coventry Metal Works, so that is expected to change.[1]
The Glaive itself not terribly speedy for a tank of its mass, as it is only capable of 86 km/h. A scant five and a half tons of armor protect it. The use of a fusion engine allows it to commit over a third of its mass for weaponry.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The largest weapon on the Glaive is a Coventry SuperFire LRM-15 that has enhanced accuracy thanks to the use of an Artemis IV Fire Control System. It also gives the tank indirect fire capability, though the laser-guided system will not help it in that case. To supplement the missile launcher at range is a Cyclops XII ER Large Laser. To protect the tank at short range, as well as from conventional infantry, the Glaive mounts a pair of Kicker Machine Guns. They are located in a turret mount, along with the laser, so that they can be brought to bear against any enemy that the Glaive's crew can see.[1]
Variants
- Glaive MFB
- This version of the Glaive was introduced in 3068[5] has a Limited Amphibious chassis and a single Mobile Field Base. To make room for this equipment it has no weapons of any kind. BV (2.0) = 277[6][5]
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Gleve.
Gallery
Original Glaive from TRO:3067
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 14-15, "Glaive Medium Tank"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Glaive
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 131
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 17
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online date for the Glaive Medium Tank (MFB) variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 18