Z-84 Hybrid Grav/Hover Tank Export Model

Z‑84 Hybrid Grav/Hover Tank (CT/Striker Stats)

Tech Level: 12 Role: Main Battle Tank (Export Model) Crew: 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver, Sensor/Comms) Passengers: 0 Weight: ~50 tons (hybrid grav/fan lift) Ground Pressure: Low (hover capability) Endurance: 1 week continuous ops (fuel reserves) Mobility Mode: Hybrid Grav + Ducted Fan Hover

Speed: 90 kph (road), 70 kph (cross-country)

Acceleration: 5 m/s² Agility: Moderate; cannot achieve full grav flight, but can traverse rough terrain & shallow water

Protection

Armor: Equivalent to 40 points (Striker) all facings (roughly comparable to TL‑12 MBT, slightly lighter than full grav tank)

Defenses:

Smoke/Chaff Launchers (4 volleys) Basic ECM Suite (DM‑1 to missile targeting) Thermal Masking (DM‑1 vs. passive IR)

Armament:

Main Gun: 1 × High‑Energy Laser Cannon (TL‑12 Vehicle Laser) Damage: 10D vs. vehicles, Armor Penetration: ‑6 Range: 1.5 km direct fire (3 km max) Ammo: Reactor-powered (no reloads needed) Coaxial Beam Laser: Damage: 5D vs. infantry/light vehicles Range: 1 km Remote Autolaser / Gauss MG: Anti-air & anti-drone defense, short range.

Sensors & Systems:

Fire Control: TL‑12 advanced (DM+2 to hit) Targeting: Multi-spectrum (optical, IR, lidar) Comms: Encrypted laser/maser + high‑band radio uplinks Battlefield Computer: Provides +1 initiative to tank platoon operations

Cost & Availability:

Unit Cost: ~12–15 MCr each (export variant) Availability: Common in Sword World regulars and licensed mercenary regiments (e.g., Hammer’s Slammers).

Cost & Availability:

Unit Cost: ~12–15 MCr each (export variant) Availability: Common in Sword World regulars and licensed mercenary regiments (e.g., Hammer’s Slammers). Tactical Use Functions as a strike MBT for planetary assaults and rapid‑reaction armored ops. Hybrid lift system makes it easier to maintain than a pure grav tank and reduces dependency on high‑tech repair yards — ideal for low‑tech warzones like Ruie. All‑energy weapons mean no ammo supply headaches; fuel and spares are the only logistical limits.