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|alsosee  = TBD
 
|alsosee  = TBD
 
|architect= Ron Kline Design
 
|architect= Ron Kline Design
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|arms    = (6) TAC missile tube launchers, Fusion gun
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|arms    = (6) TAC missile tube launchers, VRF Gauss gun
 
|caption  = Unpublished, non-canon vehicle design.
 
|caption  = Unpublished, non-canon vehicle design.
 
|cargo    = 1m³ 1,000kg
 
|cargo    = 1m³ 1,000kg
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|cr      = 7,148,748
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| cost  =7,148,748
 
|crew    = 7 a driver/commander and 6 gunners
 
|crew    = 7 a driver/commander and 6 gunners
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|era      = 1105
 
|footnote = These are deployed by the forces of the  [[Tenjada Moralitate]].
 
|footnote = These are deployed by the forces of the  [[Tenjada Moralitate]].
 
|image    = [[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif]]
 
|image    = [[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif]]
 
|IOC      = TBD
 
|IOC      = TBD
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|mode    = Grav
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|mode    = Flight (Grav)
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|type = Armored Personnel Carrier
 
|origin  = Tenjada Moralitate
 
|origin  = Tenjada Moralitate
 
|pass    = 16
 
|pass    = 16
 
|QVP      = TBD
 
|QVP      = TBD
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|ref      = TBD
 
|size    = 10 dton
 
|size    = 10 dton
 
|speed    = 300kph
 
|speed    = 300kph
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== Description (Specifications) ==
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
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The ''Purifier class Grav APC, [[TL-12]]:'' The vehicle's 556 tons of superdense armor, strains the gav modules and available hull volume. The front of the chassis is radically sloped and the chassis sides have moderate slopes to increase the armor's effectiveness. As a result this vehicle is actually slower than some of its contemporaries. This is intended to ensure all aspect, uniform protection superior to starship hull metal. This design is sealed with life support for the crew and passengers in vacuum and protected forces roles. A larger fusion [[power plant]] is installed to ensure some modest mobility. There are six remote weapon stations located around the vehicle. Each weapon station has a variety of weapons. Six gunners coordinate fire in several different directions simultaneously. A dorsal point defense turret provides over-watch. There is a section of close assault infantry and the crew which all enjoy the protection of a sealed environment and full life support (proof against CBR/NBC threats) and can exit via an airlock in the front of the vehicle.  
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The ''Purifier class Grav APC, [[TL-12]]:'' The vehicle's 556 tons of superdense armor, strains the gav modules and available hull volume. The front of the chassis is radically sloped and the chassis sides have moderate slopes to increase the armor's effectiveness. As a result this vehicle is actually slower than some of its contemporaries. This is intended to ensure all aspect, uniform protection superior to starship hull metal. This design is sealed with life support for the crew and passengers in [[vacuum]] and [[protected forces]] roles. A larger [[fusion]] [[power plant]] is installed to ensure some modest mobility. There are six remote weapon stations located around the vehicle. Each weapon station has a variety of weapons. Six gunners coordinate fire in several different directions simultaneously. A dorsal VRF Gauss point defense turret provides over-watch. There is a section of close assault infantry and the crew which all enjoy the protection of a sealed environment and full life support (proof against [[CBR]]/[[NBC]] threats) and can exit via an [[airlock]] in the front of the vehicle.  
  
 
=== Basic Vehicle Characteristics ===
 
=== Basic Vehicle Characteristics ===
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| 5.
 
| 5.
 
| [[Vehicle's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
| [[Vehicle's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
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| a fully rotating turret mounted on the chassis deck, 4m wide, 4.58m long and 1m tall=18.32m³, there are six remote weapon stations around the periphery of the vehicle two are in the forward corners, on the port and starboard sides, two are lateral firing to the right and left, and two are in the rear corners. All weapons are fully stabilized to fire on the move.     
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| A fully rotating turret mounted on the chassis deck, 4m wide, 4.58m long and 1m tall, with a volume of 18.32m³, there are six remote weapon stations around the periphery of the vehicle two are in the forward corners, on the port and starboard sides, two are lateral firing to the right and left, and two are in the rear corners. All weapons are fully stabilized to fire on the move.     
 
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|-
 
| 6.
 
| 6.
 
| [[Vehicle's Weapon|Armament]]
 
| [[Vehicle's Weapon|Armament]]
 
| Weapons:   
 
| Weapons:   
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* ''The Fusion Gun'': It is forward chassis mounted and is automatically spotted when it fires.  It has {{TL|11}} direct fire control and can engage a single target.
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* ''[[Laser Rifle]]s'' <br>
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: Direct Fire Characteristics: Direct Fire Characteristics: '''40 MW input/9.6 MW output Fusion Gun'''
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There are (x6) Laser Rifles mounted in the six remote weapon stations. Each has a 100 shot battery. Their direct fire characteristics are:
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: ''Effective Range'': 3.5km (68)/46m (52)  
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: ''Long Range'': 4.5km (56)/30m (40)
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: Direct Fire Characteristics: '''Laser Rifles [[TL-9]]'''
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: ''Extreme Range'': 8km (33)/15m (17)
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: ''Effective Range'': 180m (9)
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: ''Long Range'': 360m (4)
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: ''Extreme Range'': 1.8 km (1)
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* ''[[PGMP-12]]s'' <br>
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There are (x6) plasma guns, man portable mounted in the six remote weapon stations. Each has a 40 shot battery. Their direct fire characteristics are:
 +
 
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: Direct Fire Characteristics: '''PGMP-12'''
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: ''Effective Range'': 250m (20)
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: ''Long Range'': 450m (8)
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: ''Extreme Range'': 750m (1)
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* ''[[Grenade Launcher]]s'' <br>
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There are (x6) remote mounts with the 4cm RAM AGLs, around the vehicle for infantry suppression. Each can engage 2 targets and has a +2 signature. Each comes loaded with 1,600 HEAP 36 grenades, enough for 20 fire phases. Their direct fire characteristics are:
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: Direct Fire Characteristics: '''4cm RAM Automatic Grenade Launchers'''
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: ''Effective Range'': 370m +4
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: ''Long Range'': 750m +3
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: ''Extreme Range'': 1.5 km +2
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* ''[[VRF Gauss Gun]]'': is turret mounted, stabilized, with {{TL|12}} point defense fire control (rolls 10 dice versus indirect fire missions).  It can engage 16 targets with a +4 signature. The weapon has 30,000 rounds of ammunition, enough for 23 fire phases.
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: Direct Fire Characteristics: '''VRF Gauss gun'''
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: ''Effective Range'': 1.5 km (21) +8
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: ''Long Range'': 3 km (19) +6
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: ''Extreme Range'': 4.5 km (17) +3
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 7.
 
| 7.
 
| [[Vehicle's Defense|Defenses]]
 
| [[Vehicle's Defense|Defenses]]
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|  
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| laser sensor 4+, 100 bottle of [[prismatic aerosol]]s
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* ''Hull Material'': Crystaliron
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* ''Hull Material'': Superdense
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* ''Armor'': Chassis all faces 50.  
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* ''Armor'': Chassis and Turret front 66, Chassis and Turret sides 58, all remaining faces 50.  
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* ''Target Size DMs'': +2 low, no high hits  
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* ''Target Size DMs'': +6 low, +1 high hits  
 
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|-
 
| 8.
 
| 8.
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| 9.
 
| 9.
 
| Fuel  
 
| Fuel  
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| Fuel capacity 2,721.6 liters, the power plant consumes 126 liters/hour, it carries enough for 21.6 hours.  
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| Fuel capacity 1,804.2 liters, the 84 MW fusion power plant consumes 126 liters/hour, it carries enough for 14.3 hours.  
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 10.
 
| 10.
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
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| Production Cost: Cr. 4,333,535.5
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| Production Cost: Cr. 7,150,602
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 11.
 
| 11.
 
| Construction Time
 
| Construction Time
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| 2 weeks.  
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| 4 weeks.  
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 12.
 
| 12.
 
| Comments
 
| Comments
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| It is equipped with a no guidance packages for operator guided missiles.
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| It is equipped with guidance packages for operator guided missiles.
 
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|-
 
| 13.
 
| 13.
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|  
 
|  
 
* Vehicle 5
 
* Vehicle 5
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* Electronics 19
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* Electronics 81
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* Weapons 6
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* Weapons 30
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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==== TAC Missile ====
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==== TAC Missiles ====
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There is a single 278.85kg capacity launch rail on the chassis deck. The missile uses a massive 24kg 30cm HEAP 59 warhead and it takes six crew members to manually reload these missiles if additional rounds are available, or carried in the cargo space. The homing missiles struggle to achieve intercepts against vehicles protected with advanced ECM abilities. A single homing missile is included with the purchase price.     
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There are six 50kg capacity tube launchers built into the six weapon stations. There are a variety of guidance packages available. The vehicle comes with six target designated missiles to take advantage of the laser rifles mounted with them to paint targets independently. Different guidance packages come with different sizes of warheads. From 25cm HEAP 58, 22cm HEAP 55 to 21cm HEAP 54 warheads. Each gunner can reload their launcher if additional rounds are available, or carried in the cargo space. The homing missiles struggle to achieve intercepts against vehicles protected with advanced ECM abilities. A set of six TD missiles are included with the purchase price. The teleguided missiles are very expensive can use a radio or maser command link. The radio has longer range, but the maser is faster and can't be jammed.     
  
 
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|''Price''
 
|''Price''
 
|-
 
|-
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|Homing HEAP 59,  
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|Homing HEAP 58,  
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|85.54km or 75.54km +10 speed DM
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|3.5km
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|Cr697.85
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|Cr409
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|-
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|Target Designated HEAP 58, six carried
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|3.5km
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|Cr309
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|-
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|IR Follow Up HEAP +8
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|3.5km 
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|Cr509
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|-
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|Operator Guided HEAP 55
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|15km w/Radio link or 5km +10 DM w/Maser link
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|Cr286.75
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|-
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|Teleguided HEAP 54
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|14km w/Radio link or 4km +10 DM w/Maser link 
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|Cr1,782
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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The [[Purifier class Grav APC]] was designed and manufactured at {{TL|11}}, these vehicles are manufactured for the [[Sorority of Hygiea]] in [[Mavuzog Sector|Mavuzog]] and [[Theta Borealis Sector]]s. They have {{TL|11}} direct fire control systems for the heavy energy weapon. The name is a misnomer, because this is a [[Grav Tank]] and not a simple civilian [[Air Raft]]. The fusion gun is very powerful, but the massive recoil necessitated a hull mounted weapons carriage. A single massive TAC missile rail is the only other weapon. These large missiles carry the best warhead available but are limited by the guidance package. Plans for more varieties of missiles are being researched. The missiles out range the on board RADAR. The crew can't manually reload the missiles, as they are too large. Support vehicles with extra missiles and cranes are co-located with HQ command units. So relays must be established to fully exploit the weapons extreme range potential. This platform has no other weapon systems. It carries a very powerful fusion power plant with almost half of the power going to the fusion gun. The grav module array is limited which curtails speed. Their favorite tactic is to execute long range pop-ups, therefore the designers felt that avionics for fast NOP flight were unnecessary. The electronic suite is very simple and rudimentary, spartan in fact. This lowers the maintenance requirements but limits their capabilities in the field. There was a cost savings associated with this design. The layout is similar to a tank hunter/self propelled gun. They like to ambush enemy vehicles from extreme range.  The impact radius and penetration of the massive fusion weapon is unmatched by local designs. The original civilian air raft that inspired this design had four seats, was open topped and carried 4 metric tons of cargo. The cargo capacity is generous. The dismount usually employs remote sensors and additional mines and other disposable weapon systems to augment the tank platoon's fire power. Tank companies are composed of twelve vehicles with 48 crew. Additional support vehicles are attached from battalion HQ. The company consists of two platoons of 24 crew and six tanks.
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The [[Purifier class Grav APC]] was designed and manufactured at {{TL|12}}, these vehicles are manufactured for the [[Tenjada Moralitate]] in [[Mavuzog Sector|Mavuzog]] and [[Theta Borealis Sector]]s. They have {{TL|12}} point defense fire control systems for the dorsal VRF Gauss gun. A set of six weapon mounts provide all-aspect, covering fire 360 degrees around the vehicle. The six gunners usually set the VRF automatic sentinel mode where it tracks and fires at incoming fire, they focus on close in fire support of their two squads of dismounted assault troopers. The combination of [[laser rifle]]s, [[plasma cannon]]s, [[automatic grenade launcher]]s and a [[TAC missile]] provide a potent punch. Longer range missiles which can engage out to the range of the powerful [[RADAR]] are being investigated. The crew can manually reload the missiles, if spares are carried in the cargo bay.  
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The low NOP speed is cited as a weakness, but crews love the extremely heavy armor. The vehicle is immune to most frontal attacks, attacks to the thinner rear, belly or deck armor are needed by most weapon systems to penetrate. Each vehicle is treated as a small lift infantry platoon with a vehicle squad and two dismounted squads. Elite formations use [[grav belt]]s, chameleon [[combat armor]] and use [[PGMP-12]] and man portable TAC missiles for heavy weapon support beyond what this vehicle provides. Laser spotters paint targets and [[Gauss rifle]]s are the main infantry long arm. These are very expensive weapons platforms, built for close support. They rely on their missiles to deal with heavier threats and lack [[heavy energy weapon]]s to deal with [[Grav Tank]]s armored like themselves.
  
 
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
 
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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[[Category: Tenjada Moralitate]]
 
[[Category: Tenjada Moralitate]]
 
[[Category: Tenjada Moralitate Vehicle]]
 
[[Category: Tenjada Moralitate Vehicle]]
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{{LEN|Vehicle}}
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{{LEN|Gravcraft|Vehicle}}
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[[Category: Aerospace Vessel]]
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[[Category: Military Vehicle]]
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[[Category: Combat Vehicle]]

Latest revision as of 20:37, 22 June 2020

Purifier class Grav APC
Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif
Unpublished, non-canon vehicle design.
Tech Level TL–12
Mass 10 dton
Cost 7,148,748
Mode Flight (Grav)
Type Armored Personnel Carrier
Speed 300kph
Cargo 1m³ 1,000kg
Crew 7 a driver/commander and 6 gunners
Passengers 16
Armament (6) TAC missile tube launchers, VRF Gauss gun
Manufacturer Holy Forges and Foundries of Righteous Resolve and Fortitude
Also see TBD
Reference TBD
These are deployed by the forces of the Tenjada Moralitate.

The Purifier class Grav APC is a TL-12 Armored Fighting Vehicle.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

The Purifier class Grav APC, TL-12: The vehicle's 556 tons of superdense armor, strains the gav modules and available hull volume. The front of the chassis is radically sloped and the chassis sides have moderate slopes to increase the armor's effectiveness. As a result this vehicle is actually slower than some of its contemporaries. This is intended to ensure all aspect, uniform protection superior to starship hull metal. This design is sealed with life support for the crew and passengers in vacuum and protected forces roles. A larger fusion power plant is installed to ensure some modest mobility. There are six remote weapon stations located around the vehicle. Each weapon station has a variety of weapons. Six gunners coordinate fire in several different directions simultaneously. A dorsal VRF Gauss point defense turret provides over-watch. There is a section of close assault infantry and the crew which all enjoy the protection of a sealed environment and full life support (proof against CBR/NBC threats) and can exit via an airlock in the front of the vehicle.

Basic Vehicle Characteristics[edit]

Following the Imperial Army and IISS Universal Vehicle Profile and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The small craft factor indicates the number of squadrons (of ten craft) carried on the vehicle when applicable. Tonnage on the universal vehicle profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary.

Basic Vehicle Characteristics
#. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage Total mass loaded: 673.52651 metric tons.
  • Vehicle Dimensions: 5.2m wide, 3m tall, 13m long, +6 low hits
  • Total usable volume: 121.68m³
2. Crew x7 crew: driver/commander, and 6 gunners
3. Performance Movement:
  • 0.25 maneuver Gs 300kph/250cm; cruise 225kph/187m; NOP 75kph/62cm.
4. Electronics Equipment: 5,000 power radio, 1,000km maser, extensive ECM, thermal image, image enhancement, 100 power target acquisition RADAR, TL–12 flight avionics, map box, battle computer, full weapon stabilization, sealed environment with life support for 23.
5. Hardpoints A fully rotating turret mounted on the chassis deck, 4m wide, 4.58m long and 1m tall, with a volume of 18.32m³, there are six remote weapon stations around the periphery of the vehicle two are in the forward corners, on the port and starboard sides, two are lateral firing to the right and left, and two are in the rear corners. All weapons are fully stabilized to fire on the move.
6. Armament Weapons:

There are (x6) Laser Rifles mounted in the six remote weapon stations. Each has a 100 shot battery. Their direct fire characteristics are:

Direct Fire Characteristics: Laser Rifles TL-9
Effective Range: 180m (9)
Long Range: 360m (4)
Extreme Range: 1.8 km (1)

There are (x6) plasma guns, man portable mounted in the six remote weapon stations. Each has a 40 shot battery. Their direct fire characteristics are:

Direct Fire Characteristics: PGMP-12
Effective Range: 250m (20)
Long Range: 450m (8)
Extreme Range: 750m (1)

There are (x6) remote mounts with the 4cm RAM AGLs, around the vehicle for infantry suppression. Each can engage 2 targets and has a +2 signature. Each comes loaded with 1,600 HEAP 36 grenades, enough for 20 fire phases. Their direct fire characteristics are:

Direct Fire Characteristics: 4cm RAM Automatic Grenade Launchers
Effective Range: 370m +4
Long Range: 750m +3
Extreme Range: 1.5 km +2
  • VRF Gauss Gun: is turret mounted, stabilized, with TL–12 point defense fire control (rolls 10 dice versus indirect fire missions). It can engage 16 targets with a +4 signature. The weapon has 30,000 rounds of ammunition, enough for 23 fire phases.
Direct Fire Characteristics: VRF Gauss gun
Effective Range: 1.5 km (21) +8
Long Range: 3 km (19) +6
Extreme Range: 4.5 km (17) +3
7. Defenses laser sensor 4+, 100 bottle of prismatic aerosols
  • Hull Material: Superdense
  • Armor: Chassis and Turret front 66, Chassis and Turret sides 58, all remaining faces 50.
  • Target Size DMs: +6 low, +1 high hits
8. Craft None.
9. Fuel Fuel capacity 1,804.2 liters, the 84 MW fusion power plant consumes 126 liters/hour, it carries enough for 14.3 hours.
10. Cost Production Cost: Cr. 7,150,602
11. Construction Time 4 weeks.
12. Comments It is equipped with guidance packages for operator guided missiles.
13. Maintenance
  • Vehicle 5
  • Electronics 81
  • Weapons 30

TAC Missiles[edit]

There are six 50kg capacity tube launchers built into the six weapon stations. There are a variety of guidance packages available. The vehicle comes with six target designated missiles to take advantage of the laser rifles mounted with them to paint targets independently. Different guidance packages come with different sizes of warheads. From 25cm HEAP 58, 22cm HEAP 55 to 21cm HEAP 54 warheads. Each gunner can reload their launcher if additional rounds are available, or carried in the cargo space. The homing missiles struggle to achieve intercepts against vehicles protected with advanced ECM abilities. A set of six TD missiles are included with the purchase price. The teleguided missiles are very expensive can use a radio or maser command link. The radio has longer range, but the maser is faster and can't be jammed.

Characteristics: HEAP Warhead Missiles
Type Range Price
Homing HEAP 58, 3.5km Cr409
Target Designated HEAP 58, six carried 3.5km Cr309
IR Follow Up HEAP +8 3.5km Cr509
Operator Guided HEAP 55 15km w/Radio link or 5km +10 DM w/Maser link Cr286.75
Teleguided HEAP 54 14km w/Radio link or 4km +10 DM w/Maser link Cr1,782

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The Purifier class Grav APC was designed and manufactured at TL–12, these vehicles are manufactured for the Tenjada Moralitate in Mavuzog and Theta Borealis Sectors. They have TL–12 point defense fire control systems for the dorsal VRF Gauss gun. A set of six weapon mounts provide all-aspect, covering fire 360 degrees around the vehicle. The six gunners usually set the VRF automatic sentinel mode where it tracks and fires at incoming fire, they focus on close in fire support of their two squads of dismounted assault troopers. The combination of laser rifles, plasma cannons, automatic grenade launchers and a TAC missile provide a potent punch. Longer range missiles which can engage out to the range of the powerful RADAR are being investigated. The crew can manually reload the missiles, if spares are carried in the cargo bay.

The low NOP speed is cited as a weakness, but crews love the extremely heavy armor. The vehicle is immune to most frontal attacks, attacks to the thinner rear, belly or deck armor are needed by most weapon systems to penetrate. Each vehicle is treated as a small lift infantry platoon with a vehicle squad and two dismounted squads. Elite formations use grav belts, chameleon combat armor and use PGMP-12 and man portable TAC missiles for heavy weapon support beyond what this vehicle provides. Laser spotters paint targets and Gauss rifles are the main infantry long arm. These are very expensive weapons platforms, built for close support. They rely on their missiles to deal with heavier threats and lack heavy energy weapons to deal with Grav Tanks armored like themselves.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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