Via Dolorosa
Amans In Tenebris
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Intent: To create a mobile artillery unit
Development Thread: If Necessary
Manufacturer: Taobh Dorcha Industries
Model: An Pleascadh Bas VI
Affiliation: TDI / Covenant of the Black Rose
Modularity: Yes
Production: Mass-Produced
Material: Durasteel, Blaster Components, Computer Components, Hi-Definition Lights, Rethin, Ultrapaint, Absorbital
Role: Mobile Artillery Unit
Height: 8 meters
Length: 13 meters
Width: 17 meters
Weight: 110 tons
Minimum Crew: 5 (2 Drivers, 2 Gunners, 1 Commanding Officer)
Optimal Crew: 6 (2 Drivers, 2 Gunners, 1 Commanding Officer, 1 Communications Officer)
Propulsion: Tracks
Top Speed: 75 KM/H
Armaments:
* Plasma Cannon (Primary Cannon)
* Ion Cannon (Mounted above Primary Cannon)
Squadron Count: 8
Passenger Capacity: 15
Cargo Capacity: 226.80 kg.
Misc. Equipment:
* Encrypted Communication System
* Targeting System
* Plow (Mounted on Front)
* Navigation system
* Ladder
* Targeting system
Description:
Strengths
* Dual Cannons
* Range
Weaknesses
* Accuracy
* Cannons (Fire Only One Type At A Time)
The APB VI posses a dual cannon system, one that utilizes ion shells and the other plasma casings, but the drawback is that only one cannon can be fired at a time. It requires two active gunners to work the cannons, each gunned specifically trained in their assigned cannon; meaning if a gunner dies then their assigned cannon is useless.
The range of the cannons are extremely high. For the ion cannon, it possess a maximum range of 80,467 meters for effectiveness while the plasma cannon has a range of 160,934 meters effectively with a splash radius of 15.24 meters. However, the accuracy of both cannons is sketchy and at times will allow it's payload to stray harmlessly from their intended targets.
The APB VI possess a plow that can move litter, debris, and wreckage from it's path. Fifteen (15) troops can be stationed around the deck of the APB VI to give it an added defense or for allowing troops to be put into the field. For an artillery unit, it has a high encrypted communication system that allows for transmissions between units or to HQ to be nearly impossible to hack. The system it self automatically changes settings and frequencies every five (5) minutes to prevent hacking or the enemy from listening.
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