Approved Vehicle LO-71 "Skywarden"

[Laphisto]

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent:
To classify a Lilaste Order / Diarchy mobile gun-based anti-aircraft vehicle designed to provide close and medium-range air defense for ground formations.
Image Source:
Chat GPT
Canon Link:
N/A
Permissions:
N/A
Primary Source:
N/A

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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer:
Lilaste Order — Aurora Station

Affiliation:
Lilaste Order | The Diarchy
Market Status:
Closed-Market
Model:
LO-71 "Skywarden" Mobile Air Defense Vehicle
Modularity:
Yes
Production:
Minor
Material:

• Fyrirdögun-reinforced chassis frame
• Kov'dra composite armor plating
• Laminanium internal spall liner
• Glasteel sensor housings and crew viewports

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Classification:
Anti-Aircraft Vehicle (AAA Truck)
Role:
Mobile Air Defense / Drone Interdiction / Missile Defense Support
Size:
Very Large
Weight:
Very Heavy
Armaments:

• LO-25H Twin Heavy Rotary Cannons[2]
  • High-rate-of-fire projectile cannons optimized for aircraft, missiles, and drones
• LO-52R Remote Weapon Mount[1]
  • Close-range defense and ground suppression

Defenses:
High

• Modular Kov'dra composite armor
• Internal spall suppression
• Automated fire-suppression system
• LO-Va'karis Shield [Medium]
• LO-MRS1 Magnetic Repulsion System
• LO-PDL-1A [x4]Point Defense Laser
• LO-RA1 Explosive Reactive Armor

Maneuverability Rating:
Average
Speed Rating:
High
Propulsion:
Wheeled (10x10 Heavy Tactical Drive)
Minimum Crew:
3 (Driver, Gunner, Systems Officer)
Optimal Crew:
5 (Driver, Commander, Gunner, Systems Officer, Sensor Operator)
Passenger Capacity:
None
Cargo Capacity:
Small (ammunition reserves, spare barrels, maintenance equipment)

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SPECIAL FEATURES

• Dual LO-77H Heavy Rotary Cannon Turret:
  A fully stabilized, high-elevation turret mounting twin heavy rotary cannons capable of engaging fast-moving aircraft, missiles, and drones. Optimized for sustained fire and rapid target switching.
• Integrated Air-Defense Sensor Suite:
  Multi-spectrum radar, lidar, and optical tracking systems provide early warning and precise fire-control solutions against low- and medium-altitude threats.
• Automated Target Prioritization:
  Onboard fire-control software automatically classifies incoming threats, prioritizing missiles and strike craft before engaging secondary aerial targets.
• Shoot-and-Move Air Defense Doctrine:
  Designed to remain mobile with armored columns, repositioning frequently to avoid suppression or counter-battery fire.
• Networked Air Defense Uplink:
  Direct integration with Lilaste Order air-defense grids and command networks allows the Skywarden to share tracking data and receive targeting cues from external sensors.
• Limited Active Protection Suite:
  Light Va'karis shielding and point-defense lasers provide last-ditch protection against incoming munitions and loitering drones during active engagements.
• LO-Va'karis Shield [Medium]:
  A full-coverage adaptive shield envelope surrounding the vehicle, providing uniform protection against energy, kinetic, and explosive threats from all vectors. The system dynamically redistributes shield strength based on impact frequency and threat classification, prioritizing survival over sustained absorption.
• LO-MRS1 Magnetic Repulsion System:
  Generates localized magnetic counterfields capable of deflecting, destabilizing, or prematurely triggering ferrous and conductive projectiles, including certain kinetic penetrators, mines, and shaped-charge munitions. Operates in concert with the shield system to reduce impact lethality before contact.
• LO-PDL-1A Point Defense Laser Array (x4):
  Four automated point-defense laser emitters mounted at the hull corners, providing overlapping 360-degree coverage against incoming missiles, drones, loitering munitions, and low-altitude threats. Fully integrated with the vehicle's sensor and fire-control systems.
• LO-RA1 Explosive Reactive Armor:
  Modular explosive reactive armor tiles mounted on critical hull and turret sections. Designed to disrupt shaped-charge jets and reduce penetration from high-velocity kinetic strikes. Tiles are field-replaceable after combat.

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STRENGTHS

• High Volume Anti-Air Fire:
  Twin rotary cannons deliver sustained, dense fire capable of intercepting aircraft, missiles, and drones at close to medium ranges.
• Strong Drone and Missile Defense:
  Highly effective against modern aerial threats such as loitering munitions, strike drones, and low-flying attack craft.
• Mobile Formation Protection:
  Wheeled chassis allows the vehicle to escort armored and infantry units, maintaining air defense coverage during advances or withdrawals.
• Fast Reaction Time:
  Automated tracking and targeting systems enable rapid engagement of sudden or fast-moving aerial threats.

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WEAKNESSES

• Reduced Ground Combat Capability:
  Not designed for sustained engagements against heavy ground armor.
• High Ammunition Consumption:
  Sustained anti-air fire rapidly depletes ammunition reserves, requiring frequent resupply.
• Vulnerability if Isolated:
  While armored, the Skywarden relies on escort units and is vulnerable to concentrated ground attack if caught alone.

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DESCRIPTION
The LO-71 "Skywarden" Mobile Air Defense Vehicle is the Lilaste Order's primary gun-based solution to the modern aerial threat environment. Built on a heavily reinforced 8x8 wheeled chassis, the Skywarden prioritizes mobility, reaction speed, and sustained firepower over heavy armor or missile reliance.

Its defining feature is the twin LO-77H heavy rotary cannon turret, capable of tracking and engaging multiple aerial targets in rapid succession. Designed to counter drones, strike craft, and incoming missiles, the Skywarden excels in close to medium-range air defense, forming the inner layer of Lilaste Order ground-based air defense networks.

Rather than operating as a static emplacement, the Skywarden follows a mobile escort doctrine, moving alongside armored columns, logistics convoys, and infantry formations. Its integrated sensor suite and networked uplinks allow it to act both as a shooter and a sensor node, contributing to a wider air-defense picture even when not actively firing.

Defensively, the vehicle employs a limited but effective protection suite, including light Va'karis shielding, point-defense lasers, and countermeasures intended to mitigate threats during high-risk engagements. While not intended to withstand prolonged ground combat, the Skywarden is built to survive near misses, shrapnel, and opportunistic attacks long enough to reposition or withdraw.

Within Diarchy doctrine, the LO-71 Skywarden ensures that enemy aircraft never operate uncontested. It does not dominate the sky alone—but it makes the cost of entering Lilaste-controlled airspace immediate and severe.

 

[Krass Wyms]

simple enough

Approved