Via Dolorosa
Amans In Tenebris
Intent: Two create an automated turret for the COTBR
Development Thread: If Necessary
Manufacturer: Taobh Dorcha Industries
Model: The Jequirity
Affiliation: Covenant of the Black Rose
Modularity: Yes, basic components
Production: Limited
Material:
A. Alusteel
B. Titanium
C. Durasteel
Classification: Automated Turret
Size: Stationary
Length: 3.5 meters (Height also 4.5 meters))
Weight: 454 kg.
Ammunition Type: Lasers (Power cell and gas canisters)
Ammunition Capacity: 150 shots per pack
Effective Range: 92 meters
Rate of Fire: Fully Automatic
Special Features:
* Rotating Swivel Mount
* Ammo pack cargo storage compartment
Description:
The turret was designed to be utilized for defense purposes only. It can be used to defend LZs, military bases, and other structures. It comes with both an automated defense system and advanced targeting computer. The automated defense system was a computer program that allowed the turret to be used without manual control while the advanced targeting computer, working in conjunction with the automated defense system, granted it the ability to target hostiles. The engineers at TDI felt this would be more feasible in terms of preserving lives.
The weapon comes with a twin charging station, built inside the base of the turret. The station would give the weapon it's needed power, rather than using a powerline, which enables the turret to be placed in more strategic places. Inside the crooked neck of the turret is the storage compartment where extra energy packs are store, and since it comes with an autoloader; it allows that function to extract new packs quickly while discharging the spent packs from the side. Rather than having the spent packs shot out from behind the turret, a side compartment located on the right side of the 'head' was designed to serve that purpose.
The Jequirity comes with two shield types. The first type is the electromagnetic shield, where it's sole purpose is to deflect sensors. The second shield type is the Xythan Force Shield. TDI engineers felt that the turret had warranted to shields due to it's role as a defender and not an aggressor. The turret sits on a swivel mount, granting it access to a 360% radius.
Through the tests that where conducted, the engineers discovered that the twin barrels on the turret weapon had a tendency to overheat, which resulted in the turret to automatically shut down. Because of this, the packs used for the turret were cut down to only 150 shots per, still the risk of shut down was still there. On a positive note, the accuracy and punching power of the turret could break through all types of shields.
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