Imperial Cavalry Vehicle
| Imperial Cavalry Vehicle | |
|---|---|
 Armed Air Raft | |
| Tech Level | TL–15 |
| Mass | 3 dTons |
| Cost | MCr 1.42 |
| Mode | Flight (Grav) |
| Type | Air/Raft |
| Speed | 2240kph max 1122kph cruise |
| Cargo | Crew Equipment |
| Crew | 5 |
| Passengers | 0 |
| Armament | VRF Gauss Gun, Tac Missile Launcher (12 Rounds), Laser Target Designator, 4 Decoy Dispensers |
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The Imperial Cavalry Vehicle was the standard scout vehicle of the Imperial/Regency planetary forces - army and marines alike - and was used in regimental and battalion scout sections, Marine Armoured Cavalry platoons, and a variety of other light armed roles.
It has the advantage of being fast, inexpensive and carrying the offensive punch of the Marine Fire Support APC.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
These sleds were developed shortly after the Imperium first started deploying TL–15 units.
The Imperial Cavalry Vehicle was designed for use as a Reconnaissance Vehicle, and carries two observers who can be dismounted for ground missions. A full scout section of 5 vehicles can place an infantry squad of two fire teams and a two-man command element on the ground and support them with heavy weapons fire. This makes for a successful intelligence gathering unit and a rear-guard economy of force detachment.
The Regency Army maintains a number of light action civil security battalions that are equipped primarily with Imperial Cavalry Vehicle and Grav belt equipped infantry wrapped around a standard headquarters unit including 8 Imperial class Artillery Vehicle (Multiple Rocket). These units are relatively low impact in terms of public provocation, but effective in terms of area surveillance - and the MRL battery provides a devastating punch which allows the unit to hold its position while awaiting reinforcement.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Dave Nilsen. Regency Combat Vehicle Guide (Game Designers Workshop, 1995), 34-35.
- Collator: BackworldTraveller