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	*;Lothian : Produced for the [[Lothian League]] on [[Leximon]] this variant replaces the trio of PPCs with a trio of Marian sourced [[Ultra AC/10]]s<ref name = "RG32">''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 32'', pg. 10-11</ref>. Similar to the Autocannon field refits the Lothian variant also removes the fusion engine and replaces it with an ICE<ref name = "RG32RS">''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 32'', pg. 34 - 37</ref>. It carries 6 tons of UAC/10 ammunition and is protected by 7 tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor <ref name = RG32RS/>. BV(2.0)=1,005<ref name = RG32RS/>		*;Lothian : Produced for the [[Lothian League]] on [[Leximon]] this variant replaces the trio of PPCs with a trio of Marian sourced [[Ultra AC/10]]s<ref name = "RG32">''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 32'', pg. 10-11</ref>. Similar to the Autocannon field refits the Lothian variant also removes the fusion engine and replaces it with an ICE<ref name = "RG32RS">''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 32'', pg. 34 - 37</ref>. It carries 6 tons of UAC/10 ammunition and is protected by 7 tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor <ref name = RG32RS/>. BV(2.0)=1,005<ref name = RG32RS/>
−	*;LB-X: Developed by New Samarkand Metals and inspired by the [[Narukami (Combat Vehicle)|Narukami]] this variant replaces two of the PPCs with [[LB 10-X AC]]s<ref name = RG32/> turning it into an anti-tank and anti-air platform. The autocannons receive two tons of cluster and standard ammunition in [[CASE]] protected bins. The Narukami influences the armoring scheme with this variant receiving 14 tons of [[Hardened Armor]]<ref name = RG32RS/>. BV(2.0) = 1,258<ref name = RG32RS/>	+	*;LB-X: Developed by New Samarkand Metals and inspired by the [[Narukami]] this variant replaces two of the PPCs with [[LB 10-X AC]]s<ref name = RG32/> turning it into an anti-tank and anti-air platform. The autocannons receive two tons of cluster and standard ammunition in [[CASE]] protected bins. The Narukami influences the armoring scheme with this variant receiving 14 tons of [[Hardened Armor]]<ref name = RG32RS/>. BV(2.0) = 1,258<ref name = RG32RS/>
	*;XL: This variant provides a speed increase by adding an XL Fusion engine and adds 7 tons of heavy ferro-fibrous armor. BV(2.0) = 1,074<ref name = RG32RS/>		*;XL: This variant provides a speed increase by adding an XL Fusion engine and adds 7 tons of heavy ferro-fibrous armor. BV(2.0) = 1,074<ref name = RG32RS/>

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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = Schrek RGilClan v32.jpg | name = Schrek PPC Carrier | manufacturer = [[Aldis Industries]] ---- [[Alphard Trading Corporation]]<ref name="FM:3145p190">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 190: "Lothian League"</ref> ---- [[New Samarkand Metals]] ---- [[Grumman Amalgamated]] | production year=2813 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2827/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Mission = Long-range heavy fire support | Type = Tracked | cost = 3,829,500 C-bills | mass = 80 tons | armor = [[ArcShield VII Mk 5]] | engine = [[GoreTex 240]] | comsys = [[Olmstead 3000]] | T&T = [[Omicron IX]] | heat sinks = 30 [[Heat Sink|single]] | speed = 54.0 | Crew = 6 Members | armament = 3x [[PPC]] | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = 935 }} ==Description== Designed for extended, long-range bombardments, the '''Schrek PPC carrier''' is capable of unleashing a deadly rain of particle fire. Developed by Aldis in [[2813]] to overcome the heat issues which hampered the effectiveness of their immensely popular [[Demolisher]] tank, the company took an entirely different tack, replacing the Demolisher's [[Autocannon/20|mammoth autocannons]] with a trio of [[PPC]]s and enough [[Heat Sink]]s to fire them continuously.<ref name=TRO3026>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 74</ref> While highly effective when firing from cover and the perfect partner to the short-ranged Demolisher, the design is unpopular with crews due to the Schrek's limited mobility and pitifully low seven tons of ArcShield VII Mk 5 plate, which makes it highly vulnerable to counterbattery fire. The Schrek's reputation also suffered due to the decline of technical knowledge during the [[Succession Wars era]]. Its use of an increasingly rare [[fusion engine]] to power its weapons array drove up the cost to buy and maintain the vehicle, pricing it outside the range of all but the most elite units until after the [[War of 3039]].<ref name=TRO3039-090>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 90</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== The trio of turret-mounted [[Magna Hellstar]] PPCs allow the Schrek to unleash horrific firepower on a target. Also unlike other vehicles or [[BattleMech]]s mounting as many particle projection cannons as the Schrek, such as the fearsome ''[[Awesome]]'', the vehicle mounts enough heat sinks to continuously fire all three at once from a fixed position. Because the Schrek mounts no other weapons, and due to the inability of PPCs to effectively fire at close range, it is rarely deployed without escorts such as the [[Demolisher]].<ref name=TRO3026/> ==Variants== *; Anti-Infantry : A relatively rare field variant first seen in [[2833]], several units drop a few tons of armor to mount a [[machine gun]] or [[small laser]] to fend off [[infantry]] attacks.<ref name=TRO3026/> *; Autocannon : Born of the dark days of the [[Third Succession War]] when Schreks were often cannibalized to replace the PPCs or fusion engines of BattleMechs, some owners repurposed the design as an "autocannon carrier", installing an [[ICE]] and autocannons. Three [[AC/5]] with three tons of ammunition and eight [[machine gun]]s replaced the energy weapons. While boasting a similar mission profile, stripping out unneeded heat sinks also allows extra armor to be added.<ref name=TRO3039-052>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 52</ref> *; C3M : Developed during the [[Jihad]] this Schrek variant replaced one standard PPC with a [[light PPC]]. This freed enough space and weight to add a [[C3 master]], a [[Guardian ECM suite]], and an [[anti-missile system]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 993<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 49</ref> *; Armor : Introduced in [[3072]], the common armor is replaced with [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor to increase protection. This variant also has an AMS to increase the defense capabilities of the vehicle.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 1040<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 50</ref> *;Lothian : Produced for the [[Lothian League]] on [[Leximon]] this variant replaces the trio of PPCs with a trio of Marian sourced [[Ultra AC/10]]s<ref name = "RG32">''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 32'', pg. 10-11</ref>. Similar to the Autocannon field refits the Lothian variant also removes the fusion engine and replaces it with an ICE<ref name = "RG32RS">''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 32'', pg. 34 - 37</ref>. It carries 6 tons of UAC/10 ammunition and is protected by 7 tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor <ref name = RG32RS/>. BV(2.0)=1,005<ref name = RG32RS/> *;LB-X: Developed by New Samarkand Metals and inspired by the [[Narukami]] this variant replaces two of the PPCs with [[LB 10-X AC]]s<ref name = RG32/> turning it into an anti-tank and anti-air platform. The autocannons receive two tons of cluster and standard ammunition in [[CASE]] protected bins. The Narukami influences the armoring scheme with this variant receiving 14 tons of [[Hardened Armor]]<ref name = RG32RS/>. BV(2.0) = 1,258<ref name = RG32RS/> *;XL: This variant provides a speed increase by adding an XL Fusion engine and adds 7 tons of heavy ferro-fibrous armor. BV(2.0) = 1,074<ref name = RG32RS/> *;Gauss Carrier: Developed for the [[CCAF]] in conjunction with [[Grumman Amalgamated]] this variant is a severe divergence from the baseline<ref name = RG32/>. Designed to apply lessons from the [[Victoria War]], the Gauss Carrier employs stealth armor, an ECM suite, and a trio of [[Light Gauss Rifles]]<ref name = RG32/>. It additionally carries 4 tons of ammunition and mounts a Light engine<ref name = RG32RS/>. These stealth tanks are commonly seen on the Davion/Capellan border although the Dutchy of Andurien has fielded a few against the Free Worlds League<ref name = RG32/>. BV(2.0) = 1,203<ref name = RG32RS/> ===Custom Variants=== *; Schrek II-X : The Schrek II-X, a 95-ton variant built on Arc-Royal, uses an [[XXL engine]] to free weight for additional weapons. The tank has six [[light PPC]]s in its turret; three of them are paired with experimental [[PPC capacitor]]s. A [[targeting computer]] makes their fire even more accurate. Eight and a half tons of [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor protects the crew, while a total of 45 heat sinks dissipates the massive heat load. BV (2.0) = 1,407<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs, p. 11''</ref> ===Apocryphal Variants=== {{ApocryphalContentStart}} These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media. ''From [[Ronin! (Scenario pack)|Ronin! Szenarioband - 3034 A.D.]]:'' *; Vacuum : Upgraded to operate in an airless environment, dropping one of the design's three PPCs in the process, this version was deployed by [[Ronin (Faction)|Ronin]] forces on Krakau, the moon of [[Predlitz]], in [[3034]].<ref>''Ronin!'', p. 53</ref> {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} ==Notes== * The Schrek appeared in ''Dragon Magazine'' in 1986, predating ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''. Some fluff was altered for the ''TRO:3026'' entry but the game statistics were identical.<ref>''Dragon Magazine'' Vol. XI, No. 5 (#114), pp. 80, 82: Running Guns</ref> * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Schreck'''''. ==Gallery== <gallery> Schrek PPC.jpg|Original Schrek from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]'' Schreck HH3026.jpg|Decolorized reprint of Schreck (Schrek) from German ''[[Hardware-Handbuch 3031|HWH:3031]]'' Schrek.jpg|Schrek from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026, Revised Edition|TRO:3026 Revised]]'' Schrek TRO3039.png|Schrek from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' Schrek RGilClan v32.jpg|Schrek from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 32|RG:iClan vol. 32]]'' Schrek (CCG).jpg|A Schrek in battle from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' * ''[[Ronin! (Scenario pack)|Ronin!]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 32]]'' [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Assault Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:80 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Weapons Carrier]] [[Category:German renamed units]] [[Category:ComStar Combat Vehicles]]

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