Cyclops class Self Propelled Gun

Cyclops class Self Propelled Gun
Unpublished, non-canon vehicle design.
Tech Level	TL–10
Mass	2.4 dton
Cost	1,016,524.546
Mode	Ground (Tracked)
Type	Armored Fighting Vehicle
Speed	171kph
Cargo	none
Crew	3 commander, gunner, and driver
Passengers	0
Armament	15cm High Velocity CPR, HMG, (4) TAC Missiles
Manufacturer	Various
Also see	Mercenary
These are deployed by the forces of the Tyler's Titans.

The Cyclops class Self Propelled Gun is a TL-10 Armored Fighting Vehicle.

• It is a military vehicle and a Track Laying Self Propelled Artillery Vehicle.

Description (Specifications)

The Cyclops class Self Propelled Gun, TL-10: The vehicle has 9.434cm of radically sloped composite laminate frontal armor. Designed on a modified Titan class Main Battle Tank chassis and turret. Speed was a priority with good cross country mobility, but the vehicle's mass quickly exceeded the suspension's ground pressure ratings. The tracked suspension was only rated to 55.2 tons, it requires extra maintenance to avoid throwing a track. Fortunately the ground pressure doesn't result in it getting stuck likes its cousin. A larger suspension and a smaller power plant are responsible. The fusion power plant can generate 6 MW of power to produce decent speed. As a result this vehicle is actually faster than some of its contemporaries. The vehicle is NOT sealed against CBR/NBC threats. There is a 15cm high velocity CPR gun in the fully stabilized rotating turret on the chassis deck.

Basic Vehicle Characteristics

Following the Imperial Army and IISS Universal Vehicle Profile and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The small craft factor indicates the number of squadrons (of ten craft) carried on the vehicle when applicable. Tonnage on the universal vehicle profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary.

Basic Vehicle Characteristics

#.	Category	Remarks
1.	Tonnage	Total mass loaded: 73.9954316 metric tons. Vehicle Dimensions: 3m wide, 2m (+1m turret) tall, 7m long, +2 low hits Total usable volume: 32.8m³
2.	Crew	x3 crew: driver, commander, and gunner.
3.	Performance	Movement: The power to weight ratio is 81 and the ground pressure is 9.25 tons/m2. Road speed is 171kph/142cm, Cross-country 85.5kph/71cm.
4.	Electronics	Equipment: 1,000 power radio, thermal, and a map box.
5.	Hardpoints	A fully rotating, turret 1m tall, 2m wide and 3m long with a radical frontal slope is mounted on the chassis deck.
6.	Armament	Weapons: 15cm High Velocity CPR Gun: Has +3 signature, and can engage a single target per fire phase in a direct fire role. It has TL–10 direct and indirect fire control systems. The vehicle is fitted with full weapon stabilization for accurate fire on the move. It requires 12 turns to set up for indirect fire missions. The weapon has an autoloader and a ROF 3 for indirect fire missions. There is storage for 60 rounds on board, enough for 20 fire missions. A full load of HE, KEAP and SMOKE is provided. Direct Fire Characteristics: Direct Fire Characteristics: 15cm Hi-V CPR Main Gun Effective Range: 2.5km(41) w/KEAP Long Range: 3.5km(36) Extreme Range: 5km(31) The unstabilized, pintel mounted Heavy Machine Gun can engage 4 targets/phase. The gun has a +2 signature when it fires. It has a gun-shield and is mounted adjacent to the commander's hatch on the turret roof. There is interior storage for 1,600 rounds, enough for 40 fire phases. A full load of ammo is included in the purchase price. Its other direct fire characteristics are: Direct Fire Characteristics: HMG Effective Range: 500m (6) +3 Long Range: 1km (5) +2 Extreme Range: 1.5km (3) +1 Titan TAC Missile System: There are four 48.75kg capacity TAC missile launch rails attached to the side of the turret on the chassis deck. The available missiles require no guidance packages for the launching vehicle. The missiles have a 3.5km range and 25cm HE 35/6/5 warheads with homing guidance. They cost Cr383.75 each and a full load of four is included in the purchase price.
7.	Defenses	Armor: Hull Material: Composite Laminate Armor: Chassis and Turret front 46, Chassis and Turret rear and sides 34, Chassis belly and deck 26. Target Size DMs: +2 low, +1 high hits.
8.	Fuel	Fuel capacity 201.88 liters, the 6MW fusion power plant consumes 9 liters/hour, it carries enough for 22.4 hours.
9.	Cost	Production Cost: Cr. 1,016,524.546
10.	Construction Time	2 weeks.
11.	Comments	It is equipped with a no guidance packages for operator guided missiles.
12.	Maintenance	Vehicle 8 Electronics 23 Weapons 14 Suspension 5

Indirect Fire Characteristics:
15cm Hi-V CPR Gun

Range	Accuracy
18km	(+1)
36km	(-3)

The weapon requires 12 turns to set up for indirect fire missions.

Ammunition: The Ammunition available includes:

Ammunition Types

Type	Characteristics	Price
HE	(25/4/4)	Cr240
HEAP	(47)	Cr360
KEAP	41/36/31	Cr240
KEAPER	39/34/29	Cr264
CBM	21/9 +2	Cr720
Flechette	15cm +6 (3)	Cr1,200
Illum	(99cm)	Cr480
Chaff	(99cm)	Cr480
Smoke	(2cm x 2cm)	Cr240
Chemical	(2cm x 2cm; burns 6 turns)	Cr480

History & Background (Dossier)

The Cyclops class Self Propelled Gun was designed and manufactured at TL–10, these vehicles are manufactured for Tyler's Titans to complete the mercenary Dream Ticket on Aramanx/Aramis (Spinward Marches 3005). These were built with money provided upfront by Sternmetal Horizons an interested megacorporation. The total unit budget was MCr30. The system is armored like a tank and can engage in direct fire to destroy enemy armor. It is also an artillery system. The four missile rail launchers helps versus enemy air craft. Well protected from direct fire, they are still over powered with an inadequate tracked suspension. They still boast impressive road speeds for such a heavy vehicle. The endurance is better than the Titan.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect Ronald B. Kline, Jr. of the Imperial Navy