Ilsa Voll
Kampfpanzer Kommandant
Intent: To create a custom tank for Voll and her crew to use.
Development Thread: Big Treads and Big Guns
Manufacturer: Tenloss Corporation (Custom work done by Voll, crew, and Corek)
Model: Skocha MBT
Affiliation: Ilsa Voll
Modularity: N/A
Production: Unique (1)
Material: Durasteel and other combat armored vehicle construction materials.
Role: Main Battle Tank
Height: 2.5m
Length: 8m Hull, 10m Overall
Width: 3.7m
Weight: 65 tonnes
Minimum Crew: 1 Driver, 1 Gunner/Commander, 1 Loader (3 total)
Optimal Crew: 1 Driver, 1 Gunner, 1 Loader, 1 Commander (4)
Propulsion: Repulsorlift
Top Speed: 80km/hour
Armaments:
1x Proton Cannon (turret mounted)
- Maximum Effective Range of 7,000m on Average
- Maximum Optimum Range of 8,000m on Average
1x Hull-mounted, Forward arc Heavy Repeating Blaster
1x Coaxial, Turret-mounted Heavy Repeating Blaster
1x Cupola-mounted Heavy Repeating Blaster
- Maximum Effective Range of 2,000m on Average
Squadron Count: 1
Passenger Capacity: No passengers internally, though up to six may ride on top of the vehicle at personal risk.
Cargo Capacity: None aside from standard load out of weapons, ammo, and the crew's personal gear.
Misc. Equipment:
Standard Targeter
Standard Sensors
IFF Indicator
Standard Tracking Suite
Standard On-Board Computer System
Standard Damage Control Systems
Custom Breach (faster reloading and longer range)
Hairpin Trigger (faster firing)
Upgraded Engine (speed upgrade already listed in top speed)
EMP/Ion Resistant and non-magnetic hull (TTAA-C-FK)
Custom Gunsights (better accuracy)
Description:
As Voll and her crew worked in and amongst the tank, the bond between Twi'leks and Machine grew stronger, much like any tank crew and their tank over time. Because of this bond, or perhaps the catalyst of the bond, the tank is heavily customized and upgraded by Voll and her crew with some help from their friend, Corek.
The engine was the first to receive tinkering. The goal was to boost the power output over the standard stock model. With the new parts and mechanical work in place, the tank sees a higher speed output than standard Skochas with a top cruising speed of 80 kilometers an hour.
Next was the gun breach. Custom made and fitted just for voll's Skocha, the breach is reinforced and especially durable. This is in order to handle the lessened safety protocols inherent in the adjustments made on the firing mechanisms. The jury rigging and custom breach not only allow the tank to essentially double its standard engagement range, but as the breach itself is highly polished and well maintained, the loading mechanism's lock operates as smooth as silk making the process simple, easy, and fast. Included into the equation is the addition of a hairpin trigger, making the firing of the main cannon faster and slightly more accurate.
Following this are the gun sights personally installed by Voll herself. The sights are clearer and more precise, allowing for increased accuracy and faster tracking. This means that when properly used, the gunner is more accurate per shot using Voll's tank when compared to a standard Skocha.
Lastly, the tank received a coating of Tenloss' TTAA-C-FK. This ceramic coating prevents magnetic mines and equipment from adhering to the tank's hull and also grants the tank EMP and Ion resistances versus attacks of those types.
The final touch was the tank's name, Leopold, placed upon the face of the turret opposite the gun sight.
Primary Source: Skocha MBT
