Editing Scapha

{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
| image = Scapha.jpg|191px
| name = Scapha Hovertank
| manufacturer = [[Grumman Industries]]
| production year = 
| year reference = 3123
| Mission = Artillery support <br/> Battlefield Sniping <br/> Interdiction <br/> Reconnaissance <br/> Insurgency <br/> Battle Armor Transport
| Type = Hover
| cost = 
| mass = 40
| armor = [[Grumman CRR Reflective]]
| heat sinks = 10
| engine = [[XXL fusion engine|Strand 265 XXL fusion]]
| comsys = [[TransComm 44]]
| T&T = [[Bundesweyth FlexTrak]]
| speed = 183
| Crew = 
| armament =
Primary Configuration
* 2x [[Light PPC]]s
| BV (1.0) = 
| BV (2.0) = 1,425<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20 & 72 Scapha Hovertank - BV2.</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6657/scapha-hovertank-prime - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha Prime - Introduction Date and BV2.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. Scaha Hovertank Prime - Record Sheet BV2 listing.</ref>
}}

==Description==
The '''Scapha Hovertank''' is a [[thirty-second century]] Hover [[OmniVehicle]] which was originally exclusively produced for the [[RAF|Armed Forces]] of the [[Republic of the Sphere]].  Built by [[Grumman Industries]] on [[Terra]] in [[3123]], the Scapha was designed with the best technologies of its time. It would go on to serve in multiple roles in the RAF due to its flexibility and firepower.

The design was highly popular in the service of the RAF well into the fall of most the Republic's Prefectures to invading forces after [[3132]].  The tank being among Republic Standing Guard units, the Scapha was noted for delaying the fall of many Republic worlds.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 20 Scapha - Background.</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
Designed as a fast and flexible tank, the Scapha is powered by a Strand 265-rated [[extra-extralight fusion engine]], giving excess speed.  Despite the cost of the engine and its bulkiness, the Scapha has thirteen tons of [[pod space]] for weapons and equipment.  Protecting its armored hide is 7.5 tons of Grumman CRR [[Reflective Armor]] which dampens the damage caused by [[energy weapon]]s.

The vehicle's Primary Configuration is designed for both reconnaissance and electronic warfare.  Mounted in its Pod space for this role is an [[Angel ECM Suite]] and a [[Bloodhound Probe]]. The vehicle's speed is increased thanks to the addition of a [[supercharger]], allowing it to reach speeds upwards of 220 km/h. The Scapha's firepower comes from a pair of turret-mounted [[Light PPC|Light PPCs]] guided by a [[Targeting Computer]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20-21 & 72 Scapha - Stats.</ref>

==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : Despite it being only armed with a singular weapon, the A Configuration's firepower is considerable. Mounted in the vehicle's turret is a single [[RAC/5]], which is fed by 3 tons of ammunition.  BV(2.0)=1,399<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20-21 & 73 Scapha - A Configuration.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 398 Scapha A</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6659/scapha-hovertank-a - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha A - Introduction Date and BV2.]</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration B : A long-reaching sniper unit, the B has one [[Light Gauss Rifle]] with a single ton of ammunition. BV(2.0)=984<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20-21 & 74 Scapha - B Configuration.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 399 Scapha B</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6660/scapha-hovertank-b - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha B - Introduction Date and BV2.]</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration C : Another Autocannon based configuration, the C is can be cast in a role against [[infantry]] forces and [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]].  Mounted in its turret is an [[LB-10X AC]] with two tons of ammunition. BV(2.0)=1,002<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20-21 & 75 Scapha - C Configuration.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 400 Scapha C<</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6661/scapha-hovertank-c - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha C - Introduction Date and BV2.]</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration D : The D is designed to attack units at close range, while being able to serve as a spotter for missile units.  For this role, the Scapha mounts an [[iNarc]] launcher in the turret with eight rounds of fire.  The configuration's main offensive weapon is a [[Snub-Nose Particle Projection Cannon]] mounted in the turret. BV(2.0)=1,141<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20-21 & 76 Scapha - D Configuration.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 401 Scapha D</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6662/scapha-hovertank-d - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha D - Introduction Date and BV2.]</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration E : This configuration mounts a powerful [[Thumper Artillery Cannon]] and carries three tons of ammunition. BV(2.0)=666<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20-21 & 77 Scapha - E Configuration.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 402</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6663/scapha-hovertank-e - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha E - Introduction Date and BV2.]</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration F : A medium-range fighter and spotter, the F Configuration mounts a basic [[AC/5]] guided by a Targeting Computer. The vehicle carries two tons worth of ammunition for the weapon, allowing carrying different ammo types. A [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] unit allows it act as spotter for artillery and units using semi-guided LRM launchers. BV(2.0)=794<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20-21 & 78 Scapha - F Configuration.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 403 Scapha F</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6664/scapha-hovertank-f - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha F - Introduction Date and BV2.]</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration G : The G configuration is designed as long-range sniper, and can serve as spotter for a C3 Network.  Its main weapons are pair of [[Light AC/2]] mounted in its turret. The autocannons are guided by a [[Targeting Computer]] and are fed by two tons of ammunition which can be loaded with different ammo types. Also mounted in this configuration is a [[C3 slave unit]]. BV(2.0)=736<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20-21 & 79 Scapha - G Configuration.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 404</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6665/scapha-hovertank-g - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha G - Introduction Date and BV2.]</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration H : A powerful intermediate combatant, the H configuration mounts a C3 slave unit and two [[Medium Variable-Speed Pulse Lasers]] in its turret. To help the vehicle cope with its extra weapon heat, Scapha has also been fitted with four additional heat sinks. VBV(2.0)=811<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20-21 & 80 Scapha - H Configuration.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 405</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6666/scapha-hovertank-h - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha H - Introduction Date and BV2.]</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration I : This configuration can allow the Scapha to serve either as a command vehicle in a C3 Network or as capture unit. The I Configuration's only weapon is a [[TSEMP Cannon]] that is found in its turret. At the heart of the vehicle lies a [[C3 master computer]]. BV(2.0)=2,096<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20-21 & 81 Scapha - I Configuration.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 406 Scapha I</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6668/scapha-hovertank-j - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha I - Introduction Date and BV2.]</ref>

*;Alternate Configuration J : The J configuration provides the Scapha with arguably its most unique feature among its array of alternate configurations. Intended as a close-range fighter, the J is fitted with an [[Guardian ECM Suite]] and three [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] in its turret. Configuration most noted feature is presence of 7 [[Jump Jets]], making it first successful OmniVehicle to mount this equipment. BV(2.0)=1,047<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 20-21 & 82 Scapha - J Configuration.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 407 Scapha J</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6668/scapha-hovertank-j - Master Unit List profile for the Scapha J - Introduction Date and BV2.]</ref>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]''


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