GSD Achilles class Combat Walker
| GSD Achilles class Combat Walker | |
|---|---|
| Distant Fringe Logo.gif Unpublished, non-canon vehicle design. | |
| Tech Level | TL–9 |
| Mass | ~1.43 dton |
| Cost | Cr751,744.5 |
| Mode | Ground (Legged) |
| Type | Light Tank |
| Speed | 87.6kph |
| Cargo | 0 |
| Crew | 1 Operator |
| Passengers | 0 |
| Armament | (1) Laser Carbine and a TAC missile |
| Manufacturer | [[Cannis Weapons Labs]] |
| Also see | Global Securities Division |
| Available for export | |
The GSD Achilles class Combat Walker is a Walker.
- It is a used by the military as a Combat Vehicle.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
GSD Achilles class Combat Walker (TECH LEVEL 9): These six legged walkers are repurposed and heavily modified Major Grund class automated agricultural harvesters. They are now used for dedicated close infantry support. Built on Tarkan (world) from TL–9 kits acquired off world by Global Securities Division, attempts to build them from local sourced technology failed. The fusion power plant was considered vital for protected forces work in vacuum conditions and TL 8 batteries were not equal to the task. The chassis was intended to be armored to starship hull metal standards. The mass of 16.8cm thick composite laminated armor pushed the ground pressure beyond the suspension's capacity. Thinner 7.05cm armor was used instead. This is NOT rated for long term exposure and does not have sufficient radiation shielding ability. The crew member must wear a vacuum suit for additional shielding inside the vehicle. The vehicle is sealed with life support to deal with NBC/CBR threats. There is enough fuel for 9 days of life support. These landmate/mecha scout ahead clearing the way for infantry and calling in artillery strikes. They are designed to be small and easy to transport. The single driver/gunner has limited weapons available. The remote cupolas laser carbine is used for target designation and artillery spotting. Most crew members assigned to these vehicles are trained forward observers. The weapons are NOT stabilized but do not require elaborate fire control systems. They are equipped with laser sensors but not defensive aerosols. They are equipped with a single 81.36kg capacity TAC missile rail on the rear of the chassis deck. Designed to resist artillery fragments and man portable small arms, light crew served anti-armor weapons are required to defeat its armor. Because half their volume is dedicated to their six legged suspension in an effort to keep their ground pressure low, they can go anywhere infantry can go without fear of ever getting stuck in mud, sand, snow, soft earth. The fusion power pack and transmission ensure they can operate in vacuum in a protected forces role as designed.
Vehicle Dimensions:[edit]
- Height: 2m. Width: 2 m. Length: 5 m.
- Total usable volume: 20 m3
- Total mass loaded: 42 metric tons.
- Production Cost: Cr. 751,744.5
- Movement: Road Maximum 87.6kph/73cm; Cross country 52kph/43cm.
Movement effect on fire: move 1/2 or less: -4 FFP, no fire EFP; move 1/2 or move no fire
Armor:[edit]
- Chassis all facings 30.
- Target Size DMs: +1 low and no high hits.
Equipment:[edit]
- Thermal and Image Enhanced vision
- 5,000 Power Radio
- 1000km Maser Communicator with satellite uplink
- Extensive ECM
- 100 Power Target Acquisition RADAR
- Laser Sensor 7+
Power:[edit]
- 2 megawatt fusion power plant consumes 3 liters of fuel/hour
- Fuel capacity 654 liters, enough for 218 hours or approximately 9 days!
- Power to weight ratio is 47.6 and the ground pressure is 9.3 tons/m3.
Weapons:[edit]
There is a TL–8 laser carbine mounted in a 360 degree rotating remote cupolas on the forward chassis deck connected to a dedicated 50 shot battery. Each can engage 1 target and has +0 signature. It can function as a target designator in low power mode.
| Effective Range | Long Range | Extreme Range |
| 150 m (7) | 300 m (3) | 1,500 m (1) |
- There is a single 81.36kg TAC missile rail mounted on the rear deck of the vehicle. There is no internal storage for additional missiles.
- There are several on board guidance packages for this missile. A massive 25cm HEAP 57 warhead, is available for all the missile variants. A single teleguided missile is included in the purchase price which can use the short range high speed maser command link or the slightly longer ranged radio command link. Either variant has the same price.
| Type: | Guidance | Ranges | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEAP 57 | Homing | 26.5km/16.5km +10DM | Cr. 440.36 |
| HEAP 57 | Target Designated | 26.5km/16.5km +10DM | Cr. 940.36 |
| HEAP +8 | IR Follow-Up | 26.5km/16.5km +10DM | Cr. 540.36 |
| HEAP 57 | Teleguided | 14.85km/10km +4DM | Cr. 1,837.36 |
| HEAP 57 | Radio Link Operator Guided +3 DM | 22km | Cr. 337.36 |
| HEAP 57 | Maser Link Operator Guided +3 DM | 10km +10DM | Cr. 337.36 |
Maintenance:[edit]
- Vehicle: 12
- Electronics: 14
- Weapons: 3
- Suspension: 5
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Deployed in a group of eight walkers, these mercenary vehicles are typically tasked with scouting and forward observation for elite protected forces companies. They are seriously lacking in weapons load out and don't go looking for trouble as a result. Their single missile is too heavy for a single person to reload. The lack of a map box and GPS system has lead to some problems with "pathfinder" scouts getting lost and having to call in to get navigational help. The communications and sensors suites are considered excellent and the extensive ECM renders them all but invisible to lower tech homing missiles seeking to do them harm. Their endurance is excellent even though the crew space is cramped and uncomfortable, not to mention dangerously thin skinned for exposed surface operations in vacuum.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
| This article has metadata. |
|
This article is missing content for one or more detailed sections. Additional details are required to complete the article. You can help the Traveller Wiki by expanding it. |
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect Ronald B. Kline, Jr. of the Imperial Navy