1973-Model AMC Gremlin-A class Light Amphibious Scout Car
Built on Elemid/Tsorva (Halcyon 1619) D786977-6 for internal security and counter insurgency missions. They form the basis for the light scout companies. These are re-purposed two-door civilian vehicles. Available in colors like mellow yellow, they have traded in their civilian suspension for a ruggedized 4x4 wheeled off-road package, a much more powerful air-breathing internal combustion engine and four-wheel drive transmission. They are much heavier and a bit slower than the civilian versions. The civilian version is hopeless off road. The A model refits are sealed and fitted with auxiliary water propulsion systems to facilitate amphibious operations. The prototype version had greater fuel capacity and range as a result. It was 665 liters of fuel for 5.32hours of endurance. These TL–6 vehicles are not envisioned to function as combat vehicles. They are not armed nor armored. Their steel chassis can't protect versus modern direct fire armor piercing munitions. They require some support infrastructure to keep them maintained and refueled for sustained operations. One mechanic is assigned for every ten of these vehicles deployed. They are extremely inexpensive to purchase and maintain by modern military standards. They are delivered with no special equipment installed. All special gear must be carried by the passengers and crew in the generous cargo bay accessible through the rear cargo hatch.
| 1973-Model AMC Gremlin-A class Light Amphibious Scout Car | |
|---|---|
 Wheeled Scout Car | |
| Tech Level | TL–6 |
| Mass | ~0.85 dtons |
| Cost | Cr6,803.25 |
| Mode | Ground (Wheeled) |
| Type | Personnel Transport |
| Speed | Road 108kph Cross country 32kph |
| Cargo | 1m3, 1 ton |
| Crew | 1 Driver |
| Passengers | 3 |
| Armament | None |
| Wheeled utility transport/prime mover | |
1973-Model AMC Gremlin-A class Light Amphibious Scout Car, TL 6[edit]
The vehicle has a crew of one driver and can carry three passengers, one in the front seat and two in the back seat. The 4x4 wheeled suspension is rated for 4.93tons/m2. This leads to a good ground pressure that ensures they never get stuck off road. The vehicle is sealed but NOT pressurized and has no ability to thwart CBR/NBC threats or cope with any hostile environments. They have been made to float and function as amphibious vehicles. They typically operate in patrol companies of twelve vehicles with 48 crew with a command and support platoon. They have been pressed into utility roles and can tow small mortars and light crew served weapons.
Chassis and Turret:[edit]
- Height: 1.5m; Width: 2m; Length: 4m.
- Total usable volume: 12m³
- Total mass loaded: 7.395 metric tons
- Armor: Steel Chassis front, rear and sides, belly and deck: 1.
- Target Size DMs: +1 low, no high hits
- Production Cost: Cr6,803.25
Movement:[edit]
- Speed:
- Maximum Road: 108kph / 90cm; Cross Country: 32kph / 27cm; Water: 10.8kph / 9cm.
- Movement effect on fire: None
Weapons:[edit]
None typically vehicle mounted only those carried by the crew and passengers.
Power / Equipment[edit]
- Power: improved internal combustion engine 0.25-megawatt output
- consumes 125 liters of fuel/ hour; fuel capacity 603 liters, enough for 4.824 hours and a 520km range road march.
- Ground Pressure is 4.93tons/m2, and it never gets stuck in mud, soft ground, snow, or sand.
- The power to weight ratio is 33
Maintenance[edit]
- Vehicle: 5
- Weapons: 0
- Suspension: 0
- Electronics: 0
References & Contributors / Sources[edit]
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect Ronald B. Kline, Jr. of the Imperial Navy
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS