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| BV (2.0) = 775<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 15: Predator Tank Destroyer - BV2</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6441/predator-tank-destroyer-standard MUL Profile for the Modern/Standard Predator Tank Destroyer - Includes BV2 & introduction date.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 77</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 775<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p.15 Predator Tank Destroyer - BV2</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6441/predator-tank-destroyer-standard MUL Profile for the Modern/Standard Predator Tank Destroyer - Includes BV2 & introduction date.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 77</ref>
 
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The '''Predator Tank Destroyer''' is the modern version of a [[Succession Wars Era]] [[Combat Vehicle]], which was originally produced for the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Designed around a single weapon, the vehicle was made as a stopgap replacement during a time where the Confederation's combat vehicle forces were being depleted.   
 
The '''Predator Tank Destroyer''' is the modern version of a [[Succession Wars Era]] [[Combat Vehicle]], which was originally produced for the [[Capellan Confederation]]. Designed around a single weapon, the vehicle was made as a stopgap replacement during a time where the Confederation's combat vehicle forces were being depleted.   
  
The tank was first designed during last few years the [[Second Succession War]]. It would serve until [[2974]], when during the battle of [[Spica]] the tank's glaring flaws would come to light. The planet's militia forces using the tank were soundly defeated during a skirmish against the armor elements of the [[Fifth Syrtis Fusiliers]]. The Predator would soon fade away and be replaced with the [[Hetzer]].  
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The tank was first designed during last few years the [[Second Succession War]]. It would serve until [[2974]], when during the battle of [[Spica]] the tank's glaring flaws would come to light. The planet's militia forces using the tank were soundly defeated during a skirmish against the armor elements of the [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]]. The Predator would soon fade away and be replaced with the [[Hetzer]].  
  
It would not be until the [[Victoria War]], where a revised modern version of the Predator would appear again. This new standard version of the tank proved its worth with improved armor and a long-ranged main gun.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 14: Predator Tank Destroyer - Background</ref>
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It would not be until the [[Victoria War]], where a revised modern version of the Predator would appear again. This new standard version of the tank proved its worth with improved armor and a long-ranged main gun.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p.14 Predator Tank Destroyer - Background</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
The [[thirty-second century]] version of the Predator utilizes a 270-rated [[fuel cell]] engine to allow it to move upwards to 97 km/h. Engineers replaced the original's standard armor for 4.5 tons of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor. Though the new armor gives its superior protection to its originator, its side and rear facing protection is still considered lightly armored.  
 
The [[thirty-second century]] version of the Predator utilizes a 270-rated [[fuel cell]] engine to allow it to move upwards to 97 km/h. Engineers replaced the original's standard armor for 4.5 tons of Heavy Ferro-Fibrous armor. Though the new armor gives its superior protection to its originator, its side and rear facing protection is still considered lightly armored.  
  
The Predator is armed with a single Mydron Devastator LB 20-X Class Autocannon, allowing the Predator to take on targets further away with a devastating punch. The vehicle carries two tons of ammunition, giving its crew the ability to choose which type to use in combat.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp. 15, 67: Predator Tank Destroyer - Stats</ref>
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The Predator is armed with a single Mydron Devastator LB 20-X Class Autocannon, allowing the Predator to take on targets further away with a devastating punch. The vehicle carries two tons of ammunition, giving its crew the ability to choose which type to use in combat.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 15 & 67 Predator Tank Destroyer - Stats</ref>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;Predator Tank Destroyer (Original) : First produced in the middle of the [[thirtieth century]] in [[2942]], this ancient design carries [[Succession Wars Era|Succession Wars era]] downgraded equipment. This version of the Predator is armed with a Q-Beam [[AC/20|Class 20 Autocannon]] with only a single ton of ammunition. Though able to reach a reasonable speed of 86 km/h, the bulk of the tank's armor is focused in its front while its sides and rear are barely to withstand a hit from a single [[AC/5|Class 5 Autocannon]]. BV(2.0)=480<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', pp. 15, 66: Predator Tank Destroyer - BV2</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6442/predator-tank-destroyer-original MUL Profile for the original Predator Tank Destroyer.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 76</ref>
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*;Predator Tank Destroyer (Original) : First produced in the middle of the [[thirtieth century]] in [[2942]], this ancient design carries [[Succession Wars Era|Succession Wars era]] downgraded equipment. This version of the Predator is armed with a Q-Beam [[AC/20|Class 20 Autocannon]] with only a single ton of ammunition. Though able to reach a reasonable speed of 86 km/h, the bulk of the tank's armor is focused in its front while its sides and rear are barely to withstand a hit from a single [[AC/5|Class 5 Autocannon]]. BV(2.0)=480<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p.15 & 66 Predator Tank Destroyer - BV2</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6442/predator-tank-destroyer-original MUL Profile for the original Predator Tank Destroyer.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 76</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]''
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[[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles]]

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