Patton/Rommel
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| Production Information | |
| Manufacturers | Defiance Industries[1] |
| Year | 3025 |
| Base Model | Autocannon Carrier |
| Class | Heavy[1] |
| Roles | Patton Soldier Rommel |
| Cost | Patton 2,754,538 C-Bills[2] Rommel |
| Battle Value | Patton 513[2] Rommel |
| Tech Level | Level 1: Intro[2] |
| Component Information | |
| Mass | 65 Tons[1] |
| Motive System | |
| Power Plant | Magna 260[1] |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy |
| Comms | TharHes Muse 54-58K[1] |
| TTS | TharHes Mars5[1] |
| Armament | Patton 1 Defiance Killer Autocannon/10 Type T 1 Coventry Five-Tube LRM 5 Missile System 1 Hotshot Flamer 1 A5L Small Laser[1] Rommel 1 Coventry Five-Tube LRM 5 Missile System 1 A5L Small Laser[1] |
| Technical Information | |
| Cruising Speed | 43.3 kph[1] |
| Flanking Speed | 64.8 kph[1] |
| Maximum Speed | 86.6 kph |
| Movement | 4/6[1] |
| Armor Points | Patton 232 Standard[1] Rommel |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| Load Weight | Patton 18.5 Tons[1] Rommel |
| Characteristics | N/A |
The Lyran Commonwealth shifted their military philosophy in the 3000's as BattleMechs became more rare in the waning years of the 3rd Succession War. Defiance Industries Vehicle Division set out to create a modern fighting vehicle, believing that tanks would grow more viable as attrition took its toll on the 'Mech forces of the LCAF.
The Patton and Rommel were born from this idea, a pair of tanks that shared a common chassis and layout, but separated by primary design function. They were faster than the Demolisher while carrying better armor and maintaining a relatively comparable arsenal.[1]
Armament and Capabilities
Built with a low profile turret that utilized Defiance Industries' redesigned Killer Type T and 'Mech Hunter autocannons, present a significantly smaller silhouette than many of their competitors, such as the Manticore.
The Patton carries 20 volleys for its Class 10 autocannon, while the Rommel has a 15 volley load for its Class 20, allowing both to maintain a reasonable combat endurance in battle. Both have a 120 missile load for their Coventry Weapon Works Five-Tube Missile Systems, ensuring a solid stock for engagements while closing in. Both systems present issues due to the design of the turret, with smoke sometimes clouding the crew compartment from the missiles, and the main guns struggling to raise their barrels to engage 'Mechs above the legs at ranges under 90 meters.
Each model features a pintle mounted Small Laser that can be controlled by the tank commander from inside or through the top hatch, while the Patton carries an additional Flamer mounted on the front of the vehicle.
The Patton is the better armored of the pair, carrying 14.5 tons of Durallex Heavy armor, while the Rommel is equipped with 11.5 tons, though both surpass the Demolisher they were built to compete with.
The unit is supplied by a powerful Magna 260 Fusion Engine, making them both highly reliable, but also dramatically reduced the number of tanks that could be constructed. Eventually the Commonwealth rectified the issue by building more engines on Tharkad, allowing the Patton and Rommel to become some of the premier line tanks of the LCAF.[1]
Models and Configurations
Patton PPC Built to operate far longer than normal, this version was engineered for prolonged combat. A PPC is mounted on the turret, complimented by an SRM 6 and a pair of Machine Guns. The body mounts an SRM 4 and a third Machine Gun. Two tons of ammo feed each bin, allowing this version of the Patton to remain in the field well beyond most tanks.
Rommel Gauss
A product of the Clan Invasion, it replaced the weapons load entirely, putting a Gauss Rifle in the turret, supplemented by a pair of Medium Lasers and Machine Guns. Two more Machine Guns were added to the front, and one in the back of the hull. To help make room, the unit carries ten tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.
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