Approved Vehicle HAVw M12/v Juggernaut

[Amelia von Sorenn]

HAVw M12/v JUGGERNAUT​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An additional variant of the HAVw A12 Juggernaut for use by the Mandalorian Empire

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	HAVw A6 Juggernaut
	HAVt B5 Juggernaut
	HCVw A9 Turbo Tank
Primary Link(s)	HAVw A12 Juggernaut
	HAVw M12/i Juggernaut

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Mandalorian Empire
Model	HAVw M12/v
Modularity	Yes
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Mandalorian Iron	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Trimantium
Trimantium	Duraplast	Vehicle Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Heavy Assault Vehicle
Role(s)	Heavy Armor
	Anti-Vehicle Tank
	Troop Transport
Size	Very Large
Weight	Very Heavy

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very High
Defenses	High
Maneuverability	Very Low
Speed	Low
Propulsion	Wheels

Armaments and Defenses

(2) KDD2055 Turbolaser Cannon Turrets	AR-0B Damage Reduction Component
(4) Medium Anti-Personnel Laser Cannons	Deflector Shield Generator
(6) Twin Blaster Cannons	Reinforced Heavy Ablative Armor
(4) Retractable Missile Launchers	(10) Missile Deactivation Transmitters
(40) HE Missiles	(4) MJU-9G Flare Dispensers
(40) Armor-Piercing Shells	(4) MPL-57
(40) C-908 Incendiary Missiles	(40) Smoke Grenades
(40) Ion Torpedoes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	1 Vehicle Commander
	14 Pilots
	20 Gunners
	8 Technicians
Minimum Crew	18 Individuals
Passenger Capacity	150 Mandalorians
	50 War Droids
Alternate Configuration	75 Mandalorians
	25 War Droids
	8 Speeder Bikes
Cargo Capacity	45 Metric Tons
Consumables	60 Galactic Standard Days

SPECIAL FEATURES

Aerial Sensor CO-0012 Energy Coupler Stabilizer Rover Surveillance Tagger Drive shaft FW62 Compact Fusion Drive System Sentry Tower Dual Control Cabin (3) Bacta Tanks (1) 2-1B Surgical Droid (2) FX-10 Medical Assistant Droids

STRENGTHS

Dedicated Anti-Vehicle Firepower - Each HAVw M12/v is equipped with a set of two KDD2055 Turbolaser Cannon turrets that give the vehicle the ability to engage and destroy heavy armor, walkers, and hardened targets at long range, making it a true ground-based tank killer.

Versatile Missile Arsenal - With access to high-explosive, armor-piercing, incendiary, and ion munitions, the HAVw M12/v can adapt to a wide variety of threats, from shielded vehicles to entrenched fortifications and mechanized formations.

Exceptional Battlefield Presence - The sheer size, armor mass, and visible turbolaser turrets of the HAVw M12/v exert significant psychological pressure, often forcing enemy vehicles to disengage or reposition before combat is joined.

Sentry Tower - Like its predecessors, the HAVw M12/v is equipped with a specialized tower that houses sophisticated sensor arrays and additional communications equipment. These towers are utilized in collecting information and relaying it to assist onboard gunners in targeting enemy positions. These towers are also used to keep a lookout for enemy forces, as they offer a commanding view of the surrounding area.

Integrated Frontline Medical Support - These vehicles carry bacta tanks and dedicated medical droids, enabling the stabilization and treatment of wounded infantry without immediate evacuation from the battlefield, greatly increasing survivability and lowering overall casualty rates.

Vehicle Support and Area Denial Role - Designed to operate alongside allied armor, the HAVw M12/v excels at covering advances, protecting flanks, and denying enemy armored breakthroughs rather than racing ahead of friendly forces.

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WEAKNESSES

Extremely Low Maneuverability - The added weight of turbolasers, missile systems, and reinforced armor further reduces agility, making the HAVw M12/v poorly suited for confined terrain or rapid reaction maneuvers.

Reduced Speed Compared to Other M12 Variants - Unlike the HAVw M12/i, the M12/v sacrifices mobility for firepower, limiting its ability to redeploy quickly or pursue retreating enemies.

Drive Shaft - Despite advances in technology and designs, these crucial mechanical components remain easily disabled and nearly impossible to repair in the field. A damaged drive shaft can render the HAVw M12/v incapable of maneuvering over rough terrain in the best of cases, and in the worst scenario, a broken drive shaft can render the vehicle a sitting target incapable of moving.

Sentry Tower - While providing a commanding view of the surrounding area, the observation tower is an easy target for enemy forces, with the loss of the tower meaning the loss of the sophisticated sensor array and communications systems. This can result in losing contact with friendly forces and a reliance on ground sensors, which can leave the Juggernaut vulnerable to attacks from aircraft or other vehicles not in its direct line of sight.

Limited Effectiveness Without Support - While devastating against vehicles, the HAVw M12/v relies on infantry and lighter armor to screen against close-range threats, swarm tactics, and ambushes.

Overkill Against Light Targets - The primary weapons of these vehicles are inefficient when engaging dispersed infantry or irregular forces, making them less flexible than lighter assault vehicles in asymmetric warfare.

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DESCRIPTION

The HAVw M12/v Juggernaut is the Mandalorian Empire's answer to enemy armored dominance - a rolling fortress engineered not to transport armies, but to break them. Developed by Aether Systems as a specialized offshoot of the HAVw M12/i, the M12/v strips away some mobility and transport focus in exchange for overwhelming anti-vehicle firepower and battlefield control. At its core, the HAVw M12/v is a ground-based siege engine. Twin turbolaser cannon turrets provide sustained, high-energy fire capable of punching through heavy armor and fortified emplacements, while a diverse missile payload allows commanders to tailor their response to shielded vehicles, entrenched defenders, or mechanized assaults. When deployed correctly, the Juggernaut serves as the immovable center of an armored formation - advancing slowly, methodically, and under constant fire. Despite its offensive focus, the M12/v retains the Mandalorian philosophy of force preservation. Internal troop compartments, limited transport capacity, and onboard bacta tanks ensure infantry and vehicle crews alike can be supported directly on the frontline. This allows armored spearheads to continue pressing the attack without breaking formation to evacuate casualties. The HAVw M12/v Juggernaut is not subtle, fast, or flexible - but it was never meant to be. It exists to dominate ground warfare, counter enemy armor, and ensure that once Mandalorian vehicles claim a stretch of battlefield, nothing armored survives long enough to challenge them.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Under Review.

 

[Darth Prazutis]

Amelia von Sorenn

Looks good. Approved.