Approved Vehicle Magnus Self-Propelled Howitzer

[Aurelian Sigismund]

MAGNUS SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER​

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a tracked heavy self-propelled howitzer for the Imperial Guard Corps.
• Image Source: Here & Here
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: Roble, Apex, Breshig
• Primary Source: Self-Propelled Artillery

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Olympian Armorsmiths
• Affiliation: Imperial Technocracy
• Market Status: Closed Market [Free for all Imperial Factions, States, Remnants, Warlords]
• Model: Magnus Self-Propelled Howitzer
• Modularity:
  • Camouflage, Unit Markings
• Production: Minor
• Material:
  • Composite Armor
    • 'Cuora' Pattern Plating
    • Seigurium
    • Matrix Armor
    • CP90 Durasteel
  • Alusteel Skeleton
  • Glasteel Viewports
  • Electronic Components
  • Computing Components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Self-Propelled Artillery
• Role: Mobile Howitzer
• Size: Large
• Weight: Very Heavy
• Armaments: Very High
  • Main Armament:
    • [1] L55H Sagittarius Mass Driver Cannon
  • Side Armament:
    • [1] Hull Mounted Heavy Lancer Blaster
    • [1] Dual Imperial Concussion Carbine, Remote Top
    • [6] Smoke Grenade Launchers
• Defenses: High
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: High
• Propulsion: Tracks
• Minimum Crew: 2
• Optimal Crew: 5
• Passenger Capacity: None
• Cargo Capacity: None

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Sensors, Visuals:
  • STS-84 "Artemis" Class Targeting & Sensor System
  • RWA-M1 Integrated Weapons Scope
• Communication Systems:
  • C-3a "Mercury" Class Communications Suite
• Life Support Systems:
  • LS-132 "Terra" Life Support System
• Defensive Systems:
  • Composite Armour
  • Laser Reflective Armour
  • Explosive reactive armour plating
  • Ablative Plating Mk IV
  • Active Protection System
• Command Systems:
  • 'Battlemind' Auxiliary A.I

STRENGTHS

• Various Ammo Types for Main Gun
• Loading Mechanism allows for eight shots to be shot in very short order
• Mobile Firepower

WEAKNESSES

• Requires support units for supply
• Can easily be immobilized when tracks blown off
• Vulnerable from behind and above
• Very Vulnerable in direct engagements

DESCRIPTION
The Magnus Self-Propelled Howitzer is a development of the result of the Imperial Downfall. A well rounded and well built self-propelled artillery piece based on a strong chassis and classical tracks instead of repulsorlift technology.

There is only one variant produced, due to both the complexity of its interior systems as well as its simple capability but it is licensed and sold to all imperial remnant factions for the Vandemarian Techwrights to make them more competitive as well as bring them into the public eye of a tough and competitive arms industry.

Its strong main weapon combined with extensive shell options and good speed make it an ideal mobile artillery piece for mobile warfare but also for pitched battles or even sieges. Complemented by a good protection, it is the backbone of heavy firepower on the battlefield. However it is an artillery system and not a battle tank and therefore it lacks heavily when facing the enemy directly, face to face due to exposed gun crews and sluggish single shell reload.

With its special reloading system, it can shoot right shells in a very quick succession and the possibility for them to hit their targets all at the same time if they are all in a small area. Making it an overwhelming one-hit weapon which then can then redeploy before counter-battery fire can hit it.
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[Ivory Stroud]

Aurelian Sigismund

Big & beefy! Your balances are excellent, and weaknesses are more than enough to make up for its strengths. Nicely done!

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