Rimward Federation 6T SPG ACV

Rimward Federation 6T SPG ACV (TECH LEVEL A)

The vehicle has a crew of 3 (driver, gunner, and commander). It mounts a stabilized turret with tech A direct and indirect fire control, on the chassis deck with a single barreled electric action 14cm hyper velocity auto-cannon with a coaxial TL 9 laser rifle. This vehicle is primarily in use with the Rimward Federation's army armored forces. They require an atmosphere in order to operate. They are a cost savings when grav flight is not required.

Vehicle Dimensions: Height: 1.18m + 1 m turret. Width: 5 m. Length: 10 m.

Total usable volume: 84 m3

Total mass loaded: 337.2193 metric tons.

Production Cost: Cr. 984,049.45

Movement: Maximum road or cross country 80kph/67cm.

Movement effect on fire: No Effect on Fire

Armor: Turret and Chassis all faces 49.

Target Size DMs: +2 low and +1 high.

Equipment: Sealed environment with over pressure vs. CBR/NBC threats, 30 Power Target Acquisition LADAR, Basic ECM, Thermal Image, Image Enhancement, Map Box/GPS, 5,000 Power Radio, 50 Power Maser Communicator, and full weapons stabilization.

Power: 9.9 megawatt MHD turbine power plant consumes 2,970 liters of fuel/ hour; fuel capacity 7,397.4 liters, enough for 2.49 hours. The power to weight ratio is 29.35.

Weapons: The 14cm hyper velocity, single barreled, electric action auto cannon may engage 2 targets and has a +3 signature. It has the following direct fire characteristics:

Effective Range Long Range Extreme Range

2,500 m +2 3,500 m +1 5,000 m +0

3,000 m +2 4,000 m +1 5,500 m +0 w/KEAP or KEAPER rounds

It has the following indirect fire characteristics: ROF 20, range 36km (54km RAP), accuracy +1 up to 1/2 range and -3 over 1/2 range, set-up time 11.5 turns. Rounds mass 52kg each (104kg RAP). Variable ballistics can be added for +Cr. 60, laser guidance for +Cr. 600, and RAP cost +Cr. 260. There is ammo storage for 400 rounds (200 RAP), enough for 20 fire phases, or 10 RAP.

Type: Cost/Round

HE 24/3/4 Cr. 260

HEAP 46 Cr. 390

KEAP 43/38/33 Cr. 520

KEAPER 41/36/31 Cr. 572

Illum 96cm Cr. 520

Chaff 96cm Cr. 520

Flechette (3) +6 20cm Cr. 1,300

CBM 21/8cm/9/+2 Cr. 780

Smoke 2cmx2cm 2 turns Cr. 260

Chemical Smoke 2cmx2cm 6 turns Cr. 520

Chem. NP Lethal 2cmx2cm 6 turns Cr. 520

The coaxial TL 9 laser rifle has a battery for 100 shots and may engage 1 target. It has the following direct fire characteristics:

Effective Range Long Range Extreme Range

180m(9) 360m(4) 1,800m(1)

Maintenance:

Vehicle: 6

Electronics: 35

Weapons: 2

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