Weyr
23-06-2004, 02:12
OOC: I'll be adding a small-arms section, an aviation section; and a section for things like bows, war horses, armor, swords, and siege weapons, soon. If you have any questions or comments about unit power, pricing, or effectivenes, ask them . . .
Weyr will ship to nations regardless of their tech status.
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IC:
Weyr News Network:
In an unprecedented show of cooperation, Integrated Auto, Emulated Magicka, Highlander-Leigh, General Aviation, Tumbledry Coke Co., and a number of lesser corporations have joined together to create the Weyr International Defense and Infrastructure Co.
First on the agenda is the official release of information on the Mark II MBT, which has been stalled for several years as technicians have struggled to resolve one problem after another in a series of setbacks that have cost Integrated Auto several billions of dollars.
By pooling their resources, each of the member companies hopes to lower prices and increase the performance of both their current and upcoming products. It has been agreed that no production rights will be given by any member of Weyr International to any foreign or domestic group or entity. . .
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Tanks and Armored Vehicles:
Mark I v1.2b
Weight: 88 tons
Crew: 4 (driver, loader, gunner, commander)
Speed: 45 mph on road, 37 mph off.
Armor: Alchemical Productions SR-4 depleted-uranium, lead, steel combination armor. Guaranteed to stop standard M1 Abrams rounds at 400 meters.
[b]Armament: 120mm EM-9HC main gun, capable of handling the HC-AT, HC-AP, and HC-AA series cells, and boasting a range of 3.2km. 4 mounted .50 machine guns.
Rate of fire: N/A
Travel Range: 620km | 830km w/ extra ‘cyc-cells
Firing Range: 3.7km theoretical || 3.5km effective
Cost: $5.6 million.
Extras:
Shield: The Mark I can be modified to contain a modified IM-4P shield, which provides protection from up to 4 simultaneous standard A1M1 shells. [Add $550,000]
Biochemical Protection: Overpressure air conditioning systems can be installed on demand. [Add $175,000]
Description:
The Mark I is the first of the Mark series, produced originally by Integrated Auto and enhanced over the years to become a powerful armored fighting vehicle. As the premier mechanized weapon of both the High Guard and of many corporate security forces, is has been tested time and time again in live combat.
The Mark I runs on a single Highlander-Leigh M1-DiBAT engine, which allows the range and speed of top-line MBTs without the added weight of multiple engines and fuel tanks. The Mark I’s engine eliminates the need for fuel tanks with the M1-DiBAT cell, while at the same time lowering the tank’s heat output, lessening detection by infrared.
Heavy-duty armor provides high-end protection from missiles up to the 98mm caliber. The outer paneling is designed to dissipate the impact energy across the entire tank hull, and will blow outwards if the crew compartment is breached. Since the Mark series has been originally designed for urban combat, it has heavy-duty rear, side, and top paneling to provide unmatched protection from flanking attacks.
Magitech systems make sure the Mark I stays operational even if hit by an EMP. The engine, firing, communications, and basic targeting systems are impervious to EMP pulses, and are hardened against metaphysical attacks.
Integrated targeting systems allow the Mark I to track multiple targets, and to accurately fire while on the move. Infrared, lowlight, and laser targeting systems are combined to create a combination that will find targets under nearly any conditions.
The Mark I features tried and proven ‘caster technology. With a beam spread out over 3 seconds, the main gun beam can deliver a staggering amount of energy up to 5 times without reloading.
Four machine guns function as close-range anti-personnel weapons. They can be operated by remote from inside the crew compartment, as well as by manual operation.
Known issues:
In certain cases, the optional Mark I shielding has been known to malfunction, leaving the tank without shield protection. Powerful EMPs can knock out the timing mechanism, causing the shield not to drop when firing the main gun, resulting in a proximity explosion that may cause severe damage to the tank. No tank crews have suffered more than minor injuries during such incidents, and technicians are working to resolve the problem. At this time, it is suggested that tank crews shut down shielding after EMP attacks until the timing mechanisms can be fixed. It should be noted that random malfunctions are common due to a design incompatibility between the Mark I and the portable shield technology.
The Mark I main gun technology requires that the tank fire upon the target for three continuous seconds. Failure to do so will result in ineffective hits. Interruptions are primarily caused by the crew, or by uneven or rugged terrain.
Improperly installed power cells can cause an engine assembly explosion, incinerating the tank.
Old main gun barrels have a heightened risk of flux surges that can potentially detonate any shells stored within the Mark I.
While EMPs will not fully disable a Mark I, they may still cause major problems with operations.
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Mark II v0.74b [Under development]
Weight: 76 tons
Crew: 3 (driver, gunner, commander)
Speed: 56mph on road | 48mph ground [depending on incline]
Armor: Galvanized steel, depleted Uranium, ceramic combination of layering, providing unprecedented protection against missiles and ammunition.
Armament: 128mm EM-2HMC main gun, supporting the HMCC-HEAT, CC-AP, and CC-AA shells. These can effectively destroy the A1M1/M2, or the T-90, with one shot. 4 mounted .50 caliber Strongarm machine guns [2 w/50° LOS, parallel to main gun barrel; 2 w/360° LOS, mounted on turret] with remote operation capability.
Rate of Fire: 8-10 first minute | 6-7 sustained
Travel Range: 890km on road | 710km in field
Firing Range: 4.4km theoretical | 3.9km effective
Cost: $7.8 million
Description:
The Mark II is the next generation Main Battle Tank currently under development by Weyr International. Improvements include fully integrated biohazard and shield systems, advanced armor, and the latest in heavy ‘caster firing mechanisms.
The Mark II runs on dual Highlander-Leigh BAT engines, allowing for up to eight hundred kilometers of travel. Since the BAT engines operate on purely thaumaturgic processes, they emit very little heat or exhaust, lessening the likelihood of detection by infrared. BAT cell replacement has been streamlined in order to increase operational time.
Integrated Emulated Magicka shielding allows for unprecedented protection from both metaphysical and mundane attacks. Shields are timed to drop only when firing, thus leaving the smallest time possible for an enemy shot to get through. Shields are guaranteed to stop up to four simultaneous hits from nearly any source with ammunition under 90mm.
Combination armor, designed to blow outwards if the tank hull is breached, protect the crew from most physical dangers. Additional underside and topside armor provide protection from mines and artillery.
Overpressure air conditioning systems provide protection from biological and chemical agents. Due to system and technological limitations, the Mark II cannot be fully sealed against outside factors.
The Mark II is protected against EMP devices due to its reliance on magitech over standard electronics. The tank engines and basic firing mechanisms are guaranteed against EMP devices. All electronics are hardened against EMP weapons, and employ transistors or modern vacuum tubes where possible, reducing reliance on fragile microchips.
Cutting edge target finding and firing mechanisms allow the tank crew to track multiple simultaneous targets. Thermal, night vision, and laser target acquisition allow the crew to find, track, and destroy targets under nearly any circumstances. The Mark II is capable of accurately firing at moving targets while on the move.
Automated loading removes the need for a loader while allowing the Mark II to accurately fire up to ten shells per minute.
The three cell types allow the Mark II to be effective in nearly any circumstances. The HMCC-HEAT shell is specifically designed to breach tank and armored vehicle armor, allowing for one-hit kills. The CC-AP is designed to explode inside, and over, infantry formations. The CC-AA is designed for targeting low-flying aircraft such as helicopters.
Four machine guns function as close-range anti-personnel weapons. They can be operated by remote from inside the crew compartment, as well as by manual operation.
Known issues:
The Mark II is currently still under development. Recently, the High Guard has ordered a number of these units to be used against Gramal in case of attack. The two Expeditionary Brigades, independent of the High Guard, now contain 300 of these experimental units.
In certain cases, the Mark II shielding has been known to malfunction, leaving the tank without shield protection. Powerful EMPs can knock out the timing mechanism, causing the shield not to drop when firing the main gun, resulting in a proximity explosion that may cause severe damage to the tank. No tank crews have suffered more than minor injuries during such incidents, and technicians are working to resolve the problem. At this time, it is suggested that tank crews shut down shielding after EMP attacks until the timing mechanisms can be fixed.
Improperly installed power cells can cause an engine assembly explosion, incinerating the tank.
Old main gun barrels have a heightened risk of flux surges that can potentially detonate any shells stored within the Mark II
While EMPs will not fully disable a Mark II, they will still cause major problems with operations.
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Training: Weyr International offers training for a nominal price of $100,000 per person. Training takes [6 NS weeks], and is designed to familiarize personnel with operations and tactics. Live combat training is included, to take place at Wye’s Shadowside sector.
Ammunition: All weapons are battle-ready and come with a ten full stocks of ammunition, and four stocks of cells. Additional ammunition can be purchased directly from Weyr International for low cost [OOC: I won’t calculate it unless you want me to, so just assume that you get regular shipments of the stuff].
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Ordering info:
The Mark I is currently in production. Availability depends on the size of the order. Rushed orders are significantly more expensive. Please allow up to [1 RL day] for delivery. Normal delivery takes [3 NS months]
The Mark II is currently in experimental stages. It should be noted that neither the Kingdom of Weyr, nor Weyr International, can be held responsible for any problems or issues that arise, identified or not, from operating experimental models. Due to limited production capability, only relatively small numbers of these units can be shipped at any given time. Please allow time for delivery. [perhaps 2 RL days]
All inquiries should be made to:
Suite 7010, International Orders
7209 International Plaza
Tier 4, Lessing Courts, City of Wye, 10244
Kingdom of Weyr
Weyr will ship to nations regardless of their tech status.
---------------------------
IC:
Weyr News Network:
In an unprecedented show of cooperation, Integrated Auto, Emulated Magicka, Highlander-Leigh, General Aviation, Tumbledry Coke Co., and a number of lesser corporations have joined together to create the Weyr International Defense and Infrastructure Co.
First on the agenda is the official release of information on the Mark II MBT, which has been stalled for several years as technicians have struggled to resolve one problem after another in a series of setbacks that have cost Integrated Auto several billions of dollars.
By pooling their resources, each of the member companies hopes to lower prices and increase the performance of both their current and upcoming products. It has been agreed that no production rights will be given by any member of Weyr International to any foreign or domestic group or entity. . .
===========================
Tanks and Armored Vehicles:
Mark I v1.2b
Weight: 88 tons
Crew: 4 (driver, loader, gunner, commander)
Speed: 45 mph on road, 37 mph off.
Armor: Alchemical Productions SR-4 depleted-uranium, lead, steel combination armor. Guaranteed to stop standard M1 Abrams rounds at 400 meters.
[b]Armament: 120mm EM-9HC main gun, capable of handling the HC-AT, HC-AP, and HC-AA series cells, and boasting a range of 3.2km. 4 mounted .50 machine guns.
Rate of fire: N/A
Travel Range: 620km | 830km w/ extra ‘cyc-cells
Firing Range: 3.7km theoretical || 3.5km effective
Cost: $5.6 million.
Extras:
Shield: The Mark I can be modified to contain a modified IM-4P shield, which provides protection from up to 4 simultaneous standard A1M1 shells. [Add $550,000]
Biochemical Protection: Overpressure air conditioning systems can be installed on demand. [Add $175,000]
Description:
The Mark I is the first of the Mark series, produced originally by Integrated Auto and enhanced over the years to become a powerful armored fighting vehicle. As the premier mechanized weapon of both the High Guard and of many corporate security forces, is has been tested time and time again in live combat.
The Mark I runs on a single Highlander-Leigh M1-DiBAT engine, which allows the range and speed of top-line MBTs without the added weight of multiple engines and fuel tanks. The Mark I’s engine eliminates the need for fuel tanks with the M1-DiBAT cell, while at the same time lowering the tank’s heat output, lessening detection by infrared.
Heavy-duty armor provides high-end protection from missiles up to the 98mm caliber. The outer paneling is designed to dissipate the impact energy across the entire tank hull, and will blow outwards if the crew compartment is breached. Since the Mark series has been originally designed for urban combat, it has heavy-duty rear, side, and top paneling to provide unmatched protection from flanking attacks.
Magitech systems make sure the Mark I stays operational even if hit by an EMP. The engine, firing, communications, and basic targeting systems are impervious to EMP pulses, and are hardened against metaphysical attacks.
Integrated targeting systems allow the Mark I to track multiple targets, and to accurately fire while on the move. Infrared, lowlight, and laser targeting systems are combined to create a combination that will find targets under nearly any conditions.
The Mark I features tried and proven ‘caster technology. With a beam spread out over 3 seconds, the main gun beam can deliver a staggering amount of energy up to 5 times without reloading.
Four machine guns function as close-range anti-personnel weapons. They can be operated by remote from inside the crew compartment, as well as by manual operation.
Known issues:
In certain cases, the optional Mark I shielding has been known to malfunction, leaving the tank without shield protection. Powerful EMPs can knock out the timing mechanism, causing the shield not to drop when firing the main gun, resulting in a proximity explosion that may cause severe damage to the tank. No tank crews have suffered more than minor injuries during such incidents, and technicians are working to resolve the problem. At this time, it is suggested that tank crews shut down shielding after EMP attacks until the timing mechanisms can be fixed. It should be noted that random malfunctions are common due to a design incompatibility between the Mark I and the portable shield technology.
The Mark I main gun technology requires that the tank fire upon the target for three continuous seconds. Failure to do so will result in ineffective hits. Interruptions are primarily caused by the crew, or by uneven or rugged terrain.
Improperly installed power cells can cause an engine assembly explosion, incinerating the tank.
Old main gun barrels have a heightened risk of flux surges that can potentially detonate any shells stored within the Mark I.
While EMPs will not fully disable a Mark I, they may still cause major problems with operations.
***************
Mark II v0.74b [Under development]
Weight: 76 tons
Crew: 3 (driver, gunner, commander)
Speed: 56mph on road | 48mph ground [depending on incline]
Armor: Galvanized steel, depleted Uranium, ceramic combination of layering, providing unprecedented protection against missiles and ammunition.
Armament: 128mm EM-2HMC main gun, supporting the HMCC-HEAT, CC-AP, and CC-AA shells. These can effectively destroy the A1M1/M2, or the T-90, with one shot. 4 mounted .50 caliber Strongarm machine guns [2 w/50° LOS, parallel to main gun barrel; 2 w/360° LOS, mounted on turret] with remote operation capability.
Rate of Fire: 8-10 first minute | 6-7 sustained
Travel Range: 890km on road | 710km in field
Firing Range: 4.4km theoretical | 3.9km effective
Cost: $7.8 million
Description:
The Mark II is the next generation Main Battle Tank currently under development by Weyr International. Improvements include fully integrated biohazard and shield systems, advanced armor, and the latest in heavy ‘caster firing mechanisms.
The Mark II runs on dual Highlander-Leigh BAT engines, allowing for up to eight hundred kilometers of travel. Since the BAT engines operate on purely thaumaturgic processes, they emit very little heat or exhaust, lessening the likelihood of detection by infrared. BAT cell replacement has been streamlined in order to increase operational time.
Integrated Emulated Magicka shielding allows for unprecedented protection from both metaphysical and mundane attacks. Shields are timed to drop only when firing, thus leaving the smallest time possible for an enemy shot to get through. Shields are guaranteed to stop up to four simultaneous hits from nearly any source with ammunition under 90mm.
Combination armor, designed to blow outwards if the tank hull is breached, protect the crew from most physical dangers. Additional underside and topside armor provide protection from mines and artillery.
Overpressure air conditioning systems provide protection from biological and chemical agents. Due to system and technological limitations, the Mark II cannot be fully sealed against outside factors.
The Mark II is protected against EMP devices due to its reliance on magitech over standard electronics. The tank engines and basic firing mechanisms are guaranteed against EMP devices. All electronics are hardened against EMP weapons, and employ transistors or modern vacuum tubes where possible, reducing reliance on fragile microchips.
Cutting edge target finding and firing mechanisms allow the tank crew to track multiple simultaneous targets. Thermal, night vision, and laser target acquisition allow the crew to find, track, and destroy targets under nearly any circumstances. The Mark II is capable of accurately firing at moving targets while on the move.
Automated loading removes the need for a loader while allowing the Mark II to accurately fire up to ten shells per minute.
The three cell types allow the Mark II to be effective in nearly any circumstances. The HMCC-HEAT shell is specifically designed to breach tank and armored vehicle armor, allowing for one-hit kills. The CC-AP is designed to explode inside, and over, infantry formations. The CC-AA is designed for targeting low-flying aircraft such as helicopters.
Four machine guns function as close-range anti-personnel weapons. They can be operated by remote from inside the crew compartment, as well as by manual operation.
Known issues:
The Mark II is currently still under development. Recently, the High Guard has ordered a number of these units to be used against Gramal in case of attack. The two Expeditionary Brigades, independent of the High Guard, now contain 300 of these experimental units.
In certain cases, the Mark II shielding has been known to malfunction, leaving the tank without shield protection. Powerful EMPs can knock out the timing mechanism, causing the shield not to drop when firing the main gun, resulting in a proximity explosion that may cause severe damage to the tank. No tank crews have suffered more than minor injuries during such incidents, and technicians are working to resolve the problem. At this time, it is suggested that tank crews shut down shielding after EMP attacks until the timing mechanisms can be fixed.
Improperly installed power cells can cause an engine assembly explosion, incinerating the tank.
Old main gun barrels have a heightened risk of flux surges that can potentially detonate any shells stored within the Mark II
While EMPs will not fully disable a Mark II, they will still cause major problems with operations.
=========================
Training: Weyr International offers training for a nominal price of $100,000 per person. Training takes [6 NS weeks], and is designed to familiarize personnel with operations and tactics. Live combat training is included, to take place at Wye’s Shadowside sector.
Ammunition: All weapons are battle-ready and come with a ten full stocks of ammunition, and four stocks of cells. Additional ammunition can be purchased directly from Weyr International for low cost [OOC: I won’t calculate it unless you want me to, so just assume that you get regular shipments of the stuff].
================================
Ordering info:
The Mark I is currently in production. Availability depends on the size of the order. Rushed orders are significantly more expensive. Please allow up to [1 RL day] for delivery. Normal delivery takes [3 NS months]
The Mark II is currently in experimental stages. It should be noted that neither the Kingdom of Weyr, nor Weyr International, can be held responsible for any problems or issues that arise, identified or not, from operating experimental models. Due to limited production capability, only relatively small numbers of these units can be shipped at any given time. Please allow time for delivery. [perhaps 2 RL days]
All inquiries should be made to:
Suite 7010, International Orders
7209 International Plaza
Tier 4, Lessing Courts, City of Wye, 10244
Kingdom of Weyr