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	==Weapons and Equipment==		==Weapons and Equipment==
−	The Maxim provides a heavy amount of firepower for an APC, designed to provide covering fire for deploying infantry and to support them in the field. Twin forward facing and a rear facing [[LongFire V]] [[LRM-5]] provide long range fire, while side-mounted [[Sureshot II]] [[SRM-2]]s and a turret-mounted [[SureShot Mk VI]] [[SRM-6]] provide close range support.  A set of three (confusingly named) [[machine gun#Heavy|Heavy Machine Gun]]s in the turret deal with any unarmored infantry it may encounter.	+	The Maxim provides a heavy amount of firepower for an APC, designed to provide covering fire for deploying infantry and to support them in the field. Twin forward facing and a rear facing [[LongFire V]] [[LRM-5]] provide long range fire, while side-mounted [[Sureshot II]] [[SRM-2]]s and a turret-mounted [[SureShot Mk VI]] [[SRM-6]] provide close range support.  A set of three heavy [[machine gun]]s in the turret deal with any unarmored infantry it may encounter.
	==Variants==		==Variants==

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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Maxim RGilClan v26.jpg | name = Maxim Hover Transport | manufacturer = [[Scarborough Manufacturers]] ------ [[Cyclops Incorporated]] ------ [[Hellespont Industries]] | production year=2689 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2127/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mission = Heavy Hover Transport | Type = Hover | cost = 1,320,000 C-bills | mass = 50 Tons | armor = [[ArcShield V Standard]] | engine = [[PowerTech 165 Highlift ICE]] | comsys = [[Scarborough Talky-2]] | T&T = [[Scarborough Tracky 1]] w/[[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] | heat sinks = None | speed = 129 | Crew = 4 | armament = * 1x [[SRM-6]] * 3x [[Machine Guns]] * 3x [[LRM-5]] * 2x [[SRM-2]] | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = 764 }} ==Description== Originally produced by [[Maxim Transport Industries]], before a series of scandals led to its closure in 3039, the fast and heavily armed '''Maxim''' quickly became the model example of a transport throughout the [[Inner Sphere]]. Still produced via different companies, the Maxim is still heavily used by many units as their principal APC. It has proven itself popular both to unit commanders, who respect its firepower, speed and ability to carry a full platoon of infantry, and to the troops it carries, who respect its roomy, comfortable infantry bay. The Maxims produced by Maxim Transport Industries used software produced internally, namely the [[Maxim New Standard I/O]] communications system and the [[Maxim New Standard TargetTrack]] [[targeting and tracking system]].<ref name="TRO:3039p64">''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 64, "Maxim Hover Transport"</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== The Maxim provides a heavy amount of firepower for an APC, designed to provide covering fire for deploying infantry and to support them in the field. Twin forward facing and a rear facing [[LongFire V]] [[LRM-5]] provide long range fire, while side-mounted [[Sureshot II]] [[SRM-2]]s and a turret-mounted [[SureShot Mk VI]] [[SRM-6]] provide close range support. A set of three heavy [[machine gun]]s in the turret deal with any unarmored infantry it may encounter. ==Variants== *;SRM Variant : A common modification, this variant of the Maxim replaces the [[LRM-5]]s with [[SRM-4]]s. *;SRM-2 : Another common modification, this moves the side-mounted [[SRM-2]]s into the turret for a wider range of fire. *;SRM-4 : Virtually similar to the SRM variant, this Maxim sacrifices one of the SRM-4s to carry additional ammo. *; 3052 Upgrade : A significant upgrade to the original, this updated version of the Maxim drops the rear facing LRM-5 and a [[machine gun]], in order to replace the Sureshot II SRM-2s with a pair of Guided Technologies [[Streak SRM-2]]s and add a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] unit. Additionally, the armor is replaced with ProTech 6 [[ferro-fibrous]] for increased protection. BV (2.0) = 796 *;3052 Anti-Personnel : Designed to deal with heavy concentrations of infantry, this Maxim variant replaces the Streak SRM-2s for additional machine guns. BV (2.0) = 715<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 116</ref> *;3052 Fire Support : Designed for LRM support, this updated version replaces the SRM-2s and TAG for a turret-mounted FarFire [[LRM-15]]. BV (2.0) = 869<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 122</ref> *;Infantry Variant : Sacrificing firepower for carrying capacity, this Maxim can transport up to 12 tons of infantry. In exchange, its weapons are limited to a [[Streak SRM-6]], 2 [[ER Medium Lasers]], and a TAG, all mounted in its turret. BV (2.0) = 770<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 123</ref> *; Infantry Command Variant : Based on the Infantry Variant this Maxim variant has twin [[C3 master computer]]s and a [[Guardian ECM suite]]. The armor and weaponry remain identical to the Infantry variant. BV (2.0) = 851<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 124</ref> *; Battle armor transport (factory) : Designed by engineers at the manufacturing plants, this Maxim variant can carry a squad of [[battle armor]]-equipped infantry into combat. To compensate for the larger infantry bay the designers had to remove the TAG system. BV (2.0) = 794<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 117</ref> *; Battle armor transport (field refit) : Designed by troops in the field this Maxim variant also transports a squad of battle armored infantry. Unlike the factory version, this version removes the machine guns and ammunition to make room for the infantry bay. It also carries more armor. BV (2.0) = 817<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 118</ref> *; C3 master : This version trades the ability to carry infantry for a [[C3 master computer]]. As the C3 Master can function as a TAG system, the turret-mounted TAG is also removed. To provide additional protection, the machine guns and ammunition of the standard Maxim are replaced by armor. BV (2.0) = 817<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 119</ref> *; C3 slave : This version is used in conjunction with the Maxim C3 Master. Removing the machine guns and ammunition, it expands the infantry bay to four tons, allowing it to carry a squad of battle armor. It also carries a [[C3 slave]] and keeps the TAG system. BV (2.0) = 773<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 120</ref> *; Escort : The Escort variant carries an [[Machine Gun Array|array]] of three machine guns and a streak SRM-6 in its turret. A pair of [[MML-5|MML-5s]] sit on the front, while a single launcher protects its rear. Both sides of the vehicle are each protected by an [[Improved One-Shot|improved one-shot]] SRM-2. BV (2.0) = 835<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan Vol. 26'', p. 12</ref> *; Clan : Retrofitted with Clan technology, the Maxim-C utilities a fusion engine and lighter missile systems to free up weight for a larger array of weapons and a 6 ton infantry bay. A front-mounted LRM-15 provides adequate long range firepower, while side-mounted SRM-2s, and a turret-mounted Streak SRM-6 partnered with twin machine guns provides close range support. While it does not utilize the ferro-fibrous armor seen in updated IS versions of the Maxim, its seven tons of standard armor provides similar levels of protection, augmented by the use of an [[ECM Suite]] and [[CASE]]. BV (2.0) = 1,147<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 121</ref> ===Custom Variants=== *;Flanker : designed to increase the hovercraft's performance while dropping troops, the Flanker model has [[Sponson Turret]]s and has much more armor on its left side than its right. The idea was to present a heavily-armed and armored broadside to the enemy while performing its primary duty. BV (2.0) = 781<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations'', p. 11</ref> ==Related Vehicles== * [[Maultier]] - The smaller Maultier is often considered a cousin to the larger Maxim design. * [[Maxim Mk II]] - Designed by [[Cyclops Incorporated]], this post-[[Jihad]] update was built for use by the newly founded [[Republic of the Sphere]]. Gutting its weapons complement down to a single, turret-mounted Hovertec Streak SRM-2, the Maxim Mk2 can carry a full platoon of battle armor and has significant armor protection. ==Gallery== <gallery> MaximHoverTank.JPG|Original Maxim from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]'' Maxim_TRO3058U.jpg|Upgraded Maxim from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' Maxim RGilClan v26.jpg|Maxim from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 26|RGilClan: vol. 26]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[http://www.warrenborn.com/Files/Dossiers/Fire%20For%20Effect.pdf Dossier of Mikos Wolf]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 26]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' </div> [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:50 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Hover Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Transport Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:C3 Master Equipped Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:SLDF Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles]]

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