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Goblin

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Goblin Medium Tank
Production information
Manufacturer Johnston Industries
Mission Infantry Transport
Type Tracked
Cost 1,739,275 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 45 tons
Armor ProtecTech 9 Standard
Engine 180 LongWay I.C.E.
Speed 64.8 km/h
Crew 3
Armament
BV (1.0) 280
BV (2.0) 555


Description

The distinguishing feature of the Goblin Medium Tank is its infantry bay, which is large enough to hold one squad or one support weapon team. This enables an infantry unit to either add their firepower to the tank's, or cover it in urban areas. The origin of the design is unknown, but it is known that Johnston Industries was producing the tank for House Davion late into the First Succession War. The Goblin is generally assumed to have been in action before that period however, in the time of the original Star League.


Armament

The Goblin is armed with a BlazeFire Systems Large Laser as its main gun and a Johnston Minigun Machine Gun for anti-infantry purposes. While limited, this weapons loadout enables the Goblin to keep shooting throughout extended engagements.


Variants

  • SRM - Some Goblins are known to have their Large Laser replaced with missile systems to increase their firepower. BV (1.0) = 371, BV (2.0) = 647
  • Upgrade - Though the Goblin remained a capable tank during its time in the Inner Sphere, the Clan Invasion prompted Johnston Industries to redesign it. A 180 FireHeart Fusion Engine replaces the LongWay I.C.E., enabling the infantry bay to be expanded. The new Goblin can now carry a full platoon into battle. In addition, the Large Laser is replaced with a Sutel Precision Line Large Pulse Laser, and a Harpoon-6 SRM 6 is added to increase its firepower. The redesign mounts two Johnston Miniguns, providing even more defense against infantry. Finally, an Anti-Missile System was installed to increase its survivability. Full production of this version, known as the Goblin Infantry Support Vehicle, began in 3053, though some prototypes saw action during the final months of the initial Clan Invasion. BV (1.0) = 435, BV (2.0) = 790
  • Goblin II Infantry Support Vehicle - A second variant of the Upgraded Goblin, introduced during the Jihad, trades the Large Pulse Laser for an ER Medium Laser and LRM-10 with a ton of ammunition. Its Infantry Bay is increased to a three ton capacity.BV (2.0) = 839. [1][2]

Custom Variants

  • Goblin-X - This experimental variant uses an XXL Engine to provide power. Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor protects the hull and the newly expanded (eight ton) Infantry Bay. The Goblin-X uses a dual turret configuration for its weapons. The main turret carries a Light PPC equipped with a PPC Capacitor and a single MML-9 missile launcher. The forward turret carries a pair of Magshots for anti-battle armor defense. Though these weapons far out-range the original Machine Guns, they're not as effective against conventional infantry. BV (2.0) = 886[3]

Gallery

References

  1. Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 102
  2. Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere) p. 87 - Newly updated 3058 record sheet, includes Infantry Bay information.
  3. Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks, p. 10
  • Combat Operations, p. 126

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