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| − | |name= ''Trepida'' class grav tank | + | |name= ''Trepida'' IIB class Grav Tank |
| + | |image= [[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif]] | ||
| + | |caption= Trepida IIB Grav Tank | ||
| + | |TL= 14 | ||
| + | |size= 216 tons | ||
| + | | cost =MCr 15.59 | ||
| + | |mode= Flight (Grav) | ||
| + | |type= Tank Destroyer | ||
| + | |speed= 673kph | ||
| + | |cargo= Personal Equipment | ||
| + | |crew= 2 | ||
| + | |pass= 0 | ||
| + | |arms= RPY-14 [[Rapid Pulse Fusion Gun]] | ||
| + | |footnote= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{InfoboxVehicle | ||
| + | |name= ''Trepida'' IIA class grav tank | ||
|image= [[Image:Trepida.jpg]]| | |image= [[Image:Trepida.jpg]]| | ||
|caption= Trepida IIA Grav Tank | |caption= Trepida IIA Grav Tank | ||
|TL= 14 | |TL= 14 | ||
| − | |size= | + | |size= 216 tons |
| − | | cost =MCr | + | | cost =MCr 15.44 |
| + | |mode= Flight (Grav) | ||
| + | |type= Tank Destroyer | ||
| + | |speed= 712kph | ||
| + | |cargo= Personal Equipment | ||
| + | |crew= 2 | ||
| + | |pass= 0 | ||
| + | |arms= RPY-14 [[Rapid Pulse Fusion Gun]] | ||
| + | |footnote= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{InfoboxVehicle | ||
| + | |name= ''Trepida'' I class grav tank | ||
| + | |image= [[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif]] | ||
| + | |caption= Trepida I Grav Tank | ||
| + | |TL= 14 | ||
| + | |size= 210 tons | ||
| + | | cost =MCr 9.88 | ||
|mode= Flight (Grav) | |mode= Flight (Grav) | ||
|type= Main Battle Tank | |type= Main Battle Tank | ||
| − | |speed= | + | |speed= 713kph |
|cargo= Personal Equipment | |cargo= Personal Equipment | ||
|crew= 2 | |crew= 2 | ||
|pass= 0 | |pass= 0 | ||
| − | |arms= | + | |arms= RPX-14 [[Rapid Pulse Fusion Gun]], Coaxial Weapon |
|footnote= | |footnote= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | Note: The [Trepida class Grav Tank|Trepida I/II Grav Tanks]] were constructed by many manufacturers across the Imperium between [[1109]] and [[1130]]. The coaxial and defensive armament was varied by the various ordering armies - Some used [[Laser]]s and some used [[VRF Gauss Gun]]s as the coaxial weapons. Some used [[Decoy Launcher]]s, some used [[Prismatic Aerosol]]s and [[Sandcaster]]s and some used [[Laser]] [[PDS]]. Top-speed varied somewhat between 1000kmh and 750kmh. The values listed in the above table are those deployed in the [[Spinward Marches Sector]]. | + | Note: The [[Trepida class Grav Tank|Trepida I/II Grav Tanks]] were constructed by many manufacturers across the Imperium between [[1109]] and [[1130]]. The coaxial and defensive armament was varied by the various ordering armies - Some used [[Laser]]s and some used [[VRF Gauss Gun]]s as the coaxial weapons. Some used [[Decoy Launcher]]s, some used [[Prismatic Aerosol]]s and [[Sandcaster]]s and some used [[Laser]] [[PDS]]. Top-speed varied somewhat between 1000kmh and 750kmh. The values listed in the above table are those deployed in the [[Spinward Marches Sector]]. |
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 25 June 2020
| Trepida IIB class Grav Tank | |
|---|---|
 Trepida IIB Grav Tank | |
| Tech Level | TL–14 |
| Mass | 216 tons |
| Cost | MCr 15.59 |
| Mode | Flight (Grav) |
| Type | Tank Destroyer |
| Speed | 673kph |
| Cargo | Personal Equipment |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 0 |
| Armament | RPY-14 Rapid Pulse Fusion Gun |
| Trepida IIA class grav tank | |
|---|---|
 Trepida IIA Grav Tank | |
| Tech Level | TL–14 |
| Mass | 216 tons |
| Cost | MCr 15.44 |
| Mode | Flight (Grav) |
| Type | Tank Destroyer |
| Speed | 712kph |
| Cargo | Personal Equipment |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 0 |
| Armament | RPY-14 Rapid Pulse Fusion Gun |
| Trepida I class grav tank | |
|---|---|
Trepida I Grav Tank | |
| Tech Level | TL–14 |
| Mass | 210 tons |
| Cost | MCr 9.88 |
| Mode | Flight (Grav) |
| Type | Main Battle Tank |
| Speed | 713kph |
| Cargo | Personal Equipment |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 0 |
| Armament | RPX-14 Rapid Pulse Fusion Gun, Coaxial Weapon |
The Trepida class Grav Tank became the standard issue Imperial grav tank (at least at the high end of the technology level scale) in 1109, and was widely distributed within the Third Imperium.
- Please see Grav tank, Gravcraft and/or Gravity control technology for more information.
- It is a military vehicle and a Grav tank
Description (Specifications)
First deployed towards the end of the Fifth Frontier War by the Imperial Army, the Trepida class Grav Tank gave a relatively cheap TL–14 Grav Tank for line deployment in Jump Troops units and others.
The Trepida I was able to penetrate over 2.5 metres of steel at 2.5km range and could withstand that same level of firepower across its frontal arc.
Trepida Grav Tank Profiles
Trepida Grav Tank Profiles TL Designation Name Tank Class Mass Primary User Main Armament/s Secondary Armament/s Mobility Mode Armor Class Primary Manufacturer Date of Introduction TL-14 Classified Trepida I Main Battle Tank (MBT) 210/237 tonnes Third Imperium/Regency RPX-14 Rapid Pulse Fusion Gun Coaxial Laser or VRF Gauss Gun & Laser PDS or Decoy Launcher 713kph Gravitic Flight Classified Third Imperium 1109 TL-14 Classified Trepida IIA Tank Destroyer 216/235 tonnes Third Imperium/Regency RPY-14 Rapid Pulse Fusion Gun Laser PDS or Decoy Launcher 712kph Gravitic Flight Classified Third Imperium 1110 TL-14 Classified Trepida IIB Tank Destroyer 216/238 tonnes Third Imperium/Regency RPY-14 Rapid Pulse Fusion Gun Laser PDS or Decoy Launcher 673kph Gravitic Flight Classified Third Imperium 1112
Note: The Trepida I/II Grav Tanks were constructed by many manufacturers across the Imperium between 1109 and 1130. The coaxial and defensive armament was varied by the various ordering armies - Some used Lasers and some used VRF Gauss Guns as the coaxial weapons. Some used Decoy Launchers, some used Prismatic Aerosols and Sandcasters and some used Laser PDS. Top-speed varied somewhat between 1000kmh and 750kmh. The values listed in the above table are those deployed in the Spinward Marches Sector.
History & Background (Dossier)
It was developed as a member of the Trepida & Astrin Grav Vehicle Family for the RDA weapons delivery system.
It was succeeded in front-line service by the Norris class Grav Tank starting from 1156.
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 Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Rob Caswell, Joe Fugate, Bryan Gibson. 101 Vehicles (Digest Group Publications, 1988), .
- Marc Miller. Rebellion Sourcebook (Game Designers Workshop, 1988), 86.
- Dave Nilsen. Regency Combat Vehicle Guide (Game Designers Workshop, 1995), 8-11.
- Striker II
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- Collator: BackworldTraveller