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| − | == Grav Tank (Vehicles) Synopsis == | + | == Chieftain Grav Tank (Vehicles) Synopsis == |
The [[Army of the Principality of Caledon | Caledonian ]] '''Chieftain''' [[Gravity control technology|grav]] combat vehicle emphasizes crew protection and firepower over raw speed. | The [[Army of the Principality of Caledon | Caledonian ]] '''Chieftain''' [[Gravity control technology|grav]] combat vehicle emphasizes crew protection and firepower over raw speed. | ||
Please see [[Grav tank]], [[Gravcraft]] or [[Gravity control technology]] for more information. | Please see [[Grav tank]], [[Gravcraft]] or [[Gravity control technology]] for more information. | ||
| − | === Basic Grav Tank Profile === | + | === Chieftain Basic Grav Tank Profile === |
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| − | == Grav Tank (Vehicles) Description == | + | == Chieftain Grav Tank (Vehicles) Description == |
The Chieftain carries a crew of three - commander, gunner and "driver" - and an infantry squad of seven. | The Chieftain carries a crew of three - commander, gunner and "driver" - and an infantry squad of seven. | ||
| − | === Design === | + | === Chieftain Design === |
The Chieftain is divided into three compartments: | The Chieftain is divided into three compartments: | ||
* Control Compartment, where the "driver" and commander operate the vehicle, surrounded by vehicle controls and fully configurable holographic situational awareness tools. | * Control Compartment, where the "driver" and commander operate the vehicle, surrounded by vehicle controls and fully configurable holographic situational awareness tools. | ||
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* Passenger Compartment, for the seven passengers, their acceleration couches, and their miscellaneous gear. | * Passenger Compartment, for the seven passengers, their acceleration couches, and their miscellaneous gear. | ||
| − | === Variants === | + | === Chieftain Variants === |
Variant designs include: | Variant designs include: | ||
* Recovery - Gun Compartment replaced with an Operator Station; Passenger compartment replaced with Grav Tractor allowing vehicle to extract and "tow" vehicles up to and including Chieftain-sized in a variety of gravitic environments | * Recovery - Gun Compartment replaced with an Operator Station; Passenger compartment replaced with Grav Tractor allowing vehicle to extract and "tow" vehicles up to and including Chieftain-sized in a variety of gravitic environments | ||
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The Chieftain chassis is also the basis for the "Curate" family of Close Support vehicles. | The Chieftain chassis is also the basis for the "Curate" family of Close Support vehicles. | ||
| − | == Grav Tank (Vehicles) Strategy & Doctrine == | + | == Chieftain Grav Tank (Vehicles) Strategy & Doctrine == |
| − | === Caledonian Grav/Mech Doctrine === | + | === Caledonian Chieftain Grav/Mech Doctrine === |
The mission of the Chieftain is as follows: | The mission of the Chieftain is as follows: | ||
* '''In the attack''' - Carry an infantry squad in position to seize or destroy the enemy's position quickly enough to choose the time and place of battle, with enough protection to ensure they get there ready to fight, and with enough firepower to assist them in destroying the opposition. | * '''In the attack''' - Carry an infantry squad in position to seize or destroy the enemy's position quickly enough to choose the time and place of battle, with enough protection to ensure they get there ready to fight, and with enough firepower to assist them in destroying the opposition. | ||
* '''In the defense''' - To enable an Infantry squad to conduct an effective mobile defense and return, quickly and with immense ferocity, to the counterattack. | * '''In the defense''' - To enable an Infantry squad to conduct an effective mobile defense and return, quickly and with immense ferocity, to the counterattack. | ||
| − | == Grav Tank (Vehicles) History & Background (Dossier) == | + | == Chieftain Grav Tank (Vehicles) History & Background (Dossier) == |
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| − | == Grav Tank (Vehicles) References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == Chieftain Grav Tank (Vehicles) References & Contributors (Sources) == |
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|S1= Author & Contributor: [[User:Mitchberg|Mitchberg]] | |S1= Author & Contributor: [[User:Mitchberg|Mitchberg]] | ||
Revision as of 16:06, 30 March 2015
| Chieftain | |
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| Tech Level | TL–12 |
| Mass | 200 tons |
| Cost | {{{cost}}} |
| Mode | flight |
| Type | |
| Speed | 800kph |
| Cargo | 3.2kl |
| Crew | 3 |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Armament | Royal Ordnance Works FP252 Fusion Cannon, Coaxial VRF Gauss Weapon |
Chieftain Grav Tank (Vehicles) Synopsis
The Caledonian Chieftain grav combat vehicle emphasizes crew protection and firepower over raw speed.
Please see Grav tank, Gravcraft or Gravity control technology for more information.
Chieftain Basic Grav Tank Profile
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Chieftain Grav Tank (Vehicles) Description
The Chieftain carries a crew of three - commander, gunner and "driver" - and an infantry squad of seven.
Chieftain Design
The Chieftain is divided into three compartments:
- Control Compartment, where the "driver" and commander operate the vehicle, surrounded by vehicle controls and fully configurable holographic situational awareness tools.
- Gun Compartment, where the "Gunner" operates the FP252 Fusion cannon and coaxial VRF Gauss Gun.
- Equipment compartment, below the Gun Compartment, holding the power plant and fusion capacitors.
- Passenger Compartment, for the seven passengers, their acceleration couches, and their miscellaneous gear.
Chieftain Variants
Variant designs include:
- Recovery - Gun Compartment replaced with an Operator Station; Passenger compartment replaced with Grav Tractor allowing vehicle to extract and "tow" vehicles up to and including Chieftain-sized in a variety of gravitic environments
- Command - Gun and Passenger compartments replaced with space for command staff, their acceleration couches, and signals and situational awareness equipment.
The Chieftain chassis is also the basis for the "Curate" family of Close Support vehicles.
Chieftain Grav Tank (Vehicles) Strategy & Doctrine
Caledonian Chieftain Grav/Mech Doctrine
The mission of the Chieftain is as follows:
- In the attack - Carry an infantry squad in position to seize or destroy the enemy's position quickly enough to choose the time and place of battle, with enough protection to ensure they get there ready to fight, and with enough firepower to assist them in destroying the opposition.
- In the defense - To enable an Infantry squad to conduct an effective mobile defense and return, quickly and with immense ferocity, to the counterattack.
Chieftain Grav Tank (Vehicles) History & Background (Dossier)
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Chieftain Grav Tank (Vehicles) References & Contributors (Sources)
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Author & Contributor: Mitchberg