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*; VT-5M : The 5M ''Vulcan'' is an upgrade of the 2T version used by House Marik that makes the 'Mech far more effective in close range combat. The 'Mech uses a [[Crucis-II Delux]] [[Endo Steel]] chassis and removes the autocannon for a [[Tronel PPL-20]] [[Large Pulse Laser]] and also upgrades the medium laser to a [[Tronel XII]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]], using an [[LFN Lindblad]] and [[Flame Tech]] brand machine gun and flamer respectively. Eleven [[double heat sink]]s were also incorporated. This version of the ''Vulcan'' began production in [[3052]] and ceased only with the destruction of Nimakachi's [[Tematagi]] plant in [[3069]]. BV (1.0) = 761, BV (2.0) = 811<ref name=TRO3050u/>
 
*; VT-5M : The 5M ''Vulcan'' is an upgrade of the 2T version used by House Marik that makes the 'Mech far more effective in close range combat. The 'Mech uses a [[Crucis-II Delux]] [[Endo Steel]] chassis and removes the autocannon for a [[Tronel PPL-20]] [[Large Pulse Laser]] and also upgrades the medium laser to a [[Tronel XII]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]], using an [[LFN Lindblad]] and [[Flame Tech]] brand machine gun and flamer respectively. Eleven [[double heat sink]]s were also incorporated. This version of the ''Vulcan'' began production in [[3052]] and ceased only with the destruction of Nimakachi's [[Tematagi]] plant in [[3069]]. BV (1.0) = 761, BV (2.0) = 811<ref name=TRO3050u/>
  
*; VT-5S : The 5S ''Vulcan'' is a [[3050]] upgrade of the 2T version used by House Steiner which replaces the standard fusion engine with an [[Extralight fusion engine|extralight engine]] and also upgrades the armor to Lexington Ltd. High Grade [[ferro-fibrous]] with [[CASE]] to protect itself from ammunition explosions. The inclusion of [[MASC]] enables the 5S to move up to 129 km/h in short bursts. Additionally, the Autocannon/2 has been replaced with an Imperator [[Ultra Autocannon/5]].<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = 681, BV (2.0) = 833<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 164</ref>
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*;VT-5S : The 5S ''Vulcan'' is a [[3050]] upgrade of the 2T version used by House Steiner which replaces the standard fusion engine with an [[Extralight fusion engine|extralight engine]] and also upgrades the armor to Lexington Ltd. High Grade [[Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] to protect itself from ammunition explosions. The inclusion of [[MASC]] enables the 5S to move up to 129 km/h in short bursts. Additionally, the Autocannon/2 has been replaced with an Imperator [[Ultra Autocannon/5]].<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (1.0) = 681, BV (2.0) = 833<ref>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 164</ref>
  
 
*; VT-5Sr : This Jihad-era field refit ''Vulcan'' carries two extra heat sinks and a [[plasma rifle]] while retaining the medium laser, machine gun and flamer. Outfitted with MASC, the 'Mech could escape with a short speed boost from a dangerous situation.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,210<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 69</ref>
 
*; VT-5Sr : This Jihad-era field refit ''Vulcan'' carries two extra heat sinks and a [[plasma rifle]] while retaining the medium laser, machine gun and flamer. Outfitted with MASC, the 'Mech could escape with a short speed boost from a dangerous situation.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,210<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 69</ref>
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*; VT-6C : The 6C was produced by the [[Word of Blake]] starting in [[3070]] so that their ''Vulcans'' could be integrated in a C3 network. This upgraded version of the 5M swapped out the lasers for an [[ER Large Laser]] and [[ER medium laser]], respectively. The weight saved was used to install a [[C3i Computer]]. The removal of a heat sink allowed for the replacement of the machine gun with three [[Light Machine Gun]]s linked to a [[Machine Gun Array]].<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (2.0) = 959<ref name=MUL165>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 165</ref>
 
*; VT-6C : The 6C was produced by the [[Word of Blake]] starting in [[3070]] so that their ''Vulcans'' could be integrated in a C3 network. This upgraded version of the 5M swapped out the lasers for an [[ER Large Laser]] and [[ER medium laser]], respectively. The weight saved was used to install a [[C3i Computer]]. The removal of a heat sink allowed for the replacement of the machine gun with three [[Light Machine Gun]]s linked to a [[Machine Gun Array]].<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV (2.0) = 959<ref name=MUL165>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 165</ref>
  
*; VT-6M : Another upgrade of the 5M, this variant was produced by Nimakachi before their plant was destroyed, though only around thirty of these 'Mechs were produced and most were captured by the Blakists. The addition of an 240 [[XL engine]] allowed engineers to swap out the lasers for an ER Medium and a [[Light Gauss Rifle]] with a generous two-ton ammunition bin.  Its armor was upgraded to five tons of StarSlab 1/d [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] to improve protection, especially around the arms.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV = 959<ref name=MUL165/>
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*;VT-6M : Another upgrade of the 5M, this variant was produced by Nimakachi before their plant was destroyed, though only around thirty of these 'Mechs were produced and most were captured by the Blakists. The addition of an 240 [[XL engine]] allowed engineers to swap out the lasers for an ER Medium and a [[Light Gauss Rifle]] with a generous two-ton ammunition bin.  Its armor was upgraded to five tons of StarSlab 1/d [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] to improve protection, especially around the arms.<ref name=TRO3050u/> BV = 959<ref name=MUL165/>
  
 
*; VT-7T: In light of collapsing ''Vulcan'' sales due to increasingly stiff competition, representatives from Coventry reached out to Nimakachi executives to organize a technical summit. The resulting 7T was a blend of strengths from the prior models<ref name=RG30>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 30'', p. 12, p. 28 </ref>. It carries a [[Plasma Rifle]], a [[Heavy Machine Gun]], a [[Heavy Flamer]], and an [[ER Medium Laser]]. It maintains the 240 XL Engine and Light Ferro-Fibrous Armor layout while adding a [[Targeting Computer]]<ref name = "RG30"/>. It carries a 1/2 ton of Heavy Machine Gun ammunition, a single ton of Heavy Flamer ammunition, and two tons of Plasma Rifle ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,499 <ref name = "RG30"/>
 
*; VT-7T: In light of collapsing ''Vulcan'' sales due to increasingly stiff competition, representatives from Coventry reached out to Nimakachi executives to organize a technical summit. The resulting 7T was a blend of strengths from the prior models<ref name=RG30>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 30'', p. 12, p. 28 </ref>. It carries a [[Plasma Rifle]], a [[Heavy Machine Gun]], a [[Heavy Flamer]], and an [[ER Medium Laser]]. It maintains the 240 XL Engine and Light Ferro-Fibrous Armor layout while adding a [[Targeting Computer]]<ref name = "RG30"/>. It carries a 1/2 ton of Heavy Machine Gun ammunition, a single ton of Heavy Flamer ammunition, and two tons of Plasma Rifle ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,499 <ref name = "RG30"/>

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