Remus Main Battle Tank

  The M379 Remus is a main battle tank (MBT) designed for high end engagements on the battlefield. Using vectored thrust as it’s main propulsion, the M379 bring high firepower and mobility to the battlefield. Using GE 4455 vectored thrust engines, the tank can achieve a maximum speed of 1,000 kph on full throttle, while not expending massive amounts of fuel doing it. The GE 4455’s have a good solid reputation around the world as highly reliable, making the Remus easy to fix in field conditions. The thrust output is comparable to the 20th century AV-8B Harrier II fighter, able to carry a wide load and still perform on demand. Thermal baffles are fitted to reduce the thermal output of the engines, further enhancing survivability. One other noticeable feature is the two protrusions, or sometimes referred to as "barges" unofficially. These provide the space for the drone rack and the Ballista systems mounted. It also serves as the storage for other necessities, such as crew supplies, since bustle racks are not fitted. Spare ammunition is also provided, as well as tools for repairs in the field, as well as diagnostics equipment as well. Some modularity is incorporated, to allow the vehicle not to be tied down to new components. Most of everything has been used by other people, and most components are COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf). This not only reduces costs, but also stays to reliable components.
  Crew is three people, the MSO, Tank Commander/Gunner, and the Pilot. This was chosen to reduce space cost on the vehicle and to reduce weight as well. The Tank Commander/Gunner sits in the turret, and operates the vehicles weaponry. The Pilot sits on the right front, and controls the vehicle, and also operates the M24 Mine Defensive System (MDS) located on both sides and rear of the vehicle. The TC/G has control if necessary of the MDS. The MSO sits in the left front seat of the tank. The M379 has fiber optic cables installed in strategic places to ensure optimal coverage. All are seated in ejection seats in the case of emergency, and have crash cages fitted as standard to protect the crew. Each crewmember has ten hours of life support, and the tank is sealed for use in an NBC environment through the use of cabin overpressurization system. Other survivability features include foam lining to protect against mines, even though it’s a vectored thrust vehicle, mines are still a problem. The hull is also bonded rather than welded, reducing stress on the vehicle (reduce target numbers by 2 for any Crash tests). Behind the right gear is a hangar for ten M117 DRCS drones. These are small, four legged solar powered drones that provide recon for the tank. The system uses a mounted camera to transmit data to the tank, which uses it for areas such as a city, or in woods. This also provides recon information, and can act as a spotter through the use of the Battletac FDDM system. Other drones may be used to act as the spotter, designating targets for the TC/G, which then uses the tank’s armament effectively. However, Cyberspace has tested the new Wolfhound UAV for use on the Remus, and is considered a good teammate for the Remus. An armed variant is being developed, to provide extra support. This features a hardpoint on each wing, capability for small fuel tanks, and folding wings to allow efficient storage in small vehicles. Landing is accomplished by wheeled bogies on each protrusion with two wheels each, and the main gear is in the rear, and has two wheels as well.
  The tank’s sensor suite and ECM/ECCM suite are all military grade, unlike the ATMBT-X8, which features security grade systems. Full threat detection software is provided, with chaff and flare dispensers mounted around the vehicle. Other features include ED and ECD systems to reduce the tanks electronic signature. The popular Battletac FDDM Receiver is mounted, allowing the tank to utilize it’s missile weaponry effectively. A laser designator is mounted above the main gun to designate targets for itself and other tanks. A millimeter wave radar is mounted in the middle of the tank, which has a range of 50 kilometers and can track up to 20 targets and engage up to 15 targets on a shared basis, 12 on a full time basis. This can also be used as a radar designator, with one tank "painting" a target, while another one uses it’s FDDM system to accept launch data, or they can launch a drone and use that as a spotter. This radar can also guide AAMs with no software modification.
  The tank’s armament is no less impressive. A turreted Victory Rotary Autocannon with a 500 round belt is mounted, alongside a Vought Sharpshooter four cell SAM system. The system is designed by Vought Weapons in Dayton, Ohio, UCAS. The system is automatically configured for anti-aircraft work, and the missile has a range of fifteen kilometers, and is a hypervelocity missile designed to allow attacking aircraft or other vehicles scant reaction time, allowing the Sharpshooter to achieve a kill. A coaxial HMG is mounted, a Ceres 4 barrel model, providing protection against infantry, and has an ammunition bin for a 2,000 round belt. Mounted on the left side of the turret is an eight cell Saeder-Krupp Model 408 launcher, newly developed for the Songster UAV and now serves as the main armament of the Remus. Mounted in the right protrusion is a VLS (Vertical Launch System) six cell Ballista launcher. Using vectored thrust variants of standard Ballista missiles, the M379 is able to perform attacks without exposing itself. A further reload of six missiles is provided for it. On the left protrusion is a four cell Mitsubishi-GM M79 Block IV launcher, able to launch Trapdoor munitions to create fire zones if needed. The M79 Block IV is a missile designed to carry a wide variety of munitions to enhance the weapons versatility. To either side of the forward crew positions are mounting points for EFAMS (Enhanced Fuel-Armament Mounting System) wings, which can be added to carry more ordnance. The wings have only one hardpoint, but are able to carry a wide variety of stores for most missions up to 1,200 kilograms.
  Defensive systems include the aforementioned M24 MDS (Mine Defensive System) to provide protection against close infantry, up to 50 meters. The system consists of steel ball bearings in an explosive case. The case detonates to a preset spread and distance, showering infantry in a cloud of steel balls moving at the speed of sound. Any crewmember can activate this system, if required, with the option to install reactive armor, though it is reported that this capability has not been demonstrated. Armor protection is good, providing protection from a whole range of munitions and warheads. Mounted on the turret is an Arena IV CIWS system. This system, developed in Russia, and has proven to be reliable, is fitted as standard on the Remus tank. Providing protection up to 1 km, the Arena IV is the perfect choice for the Remus.

  Handling | Speed | Accel | Body | Armor | Sig | Autonav | Pilot
  2 | 150/500 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 7

  Seating: 2 + 1 bucket ejection seats
  Entry Points: 2 + 1 hatches
  Fuel: 7,700 liters
  Economy: 0.3 km per liter, hovering Economy is 50 liters per minute.
  Load: 1,005 kilograms
  Cargo: 9 CF storage
  Sensors: Military I (8)
  ECM/ECCM: Military I (8)/Military I (8)
  ED/ECD: Military III (6)/Military III (6)
  Other Features: Signature Improvement (Aural Masking 2, Stealth Shaping 1), Structural Agility (2) [+2 Reaction, +2 to riggers Control Pool], Contingency Maneuver Controls (6), Datajack Port, Drive-by-wire (2), rigger adaptation, Secondary Controls, EnviroSeal (cabin overpressurization, Gas seal), 10 hours per crewmember life support, Level 12 Gunnery Recoil Adjusters, Drone Rack (20 CF), 3 Crash Cages, Battletac FDDM Receiver.
  Armament: Turret mounted Victory Rotary Autocannon with 500 rounds, coaxial HMG with 2,000 rounds. Both are anti-aircraft capable. Vought Sharpshooter SAM system mounted on the right side of the turret with 4 missiles, 8 Saeder-Krupp Model 408 missiles on left side of turret, Arena IV CIWS mounted on rear of turret. Left protrusion incorporates a VLS system that carries 4 RASCAM rockets, right protrusion carries a VLS Ballista missiles with six in ready-to-fire mode, with a reload for each tube. 8 M24 mines on each side in the rear, with 4 mounted in the rear of the vehicle. External hardpoint on each side, below crew access, for mounting EFAMS with a total external weapon capacity of 1,200 kilograms.
  Weights: 36,170 kilograms with full ammunition load, EFAMS and external weapon load and drone, 31,692 kilograms fully empty, and 34,770 fully loaded, with no EFAMS or external ordnance.
  EFAMS
  Originally developed and used with the RAH-66 Comanche, the EFAMS system allows vehicles to carry extra ordnance when the mission requires it. Using an external mounting point coupled with a hardpoint, the EFAMS is one of the most modular system to be used. The system mounts an additional hardpoint with 4 CF capacity, and can allow fuel tanks to be carried, extending the vehicles range considerably. However, the benefit in firepower is offset by the increased Signature that happens. In game terms, reduce the vehicles Signature by 1 to reflect the additional area. Each EFAMS weighs 100 kilograms, and can hold up to 600 kilograms of ordnance, or other systems. No other special modifications are necessary, only requiring an external hardpoint configured for the EFAMS wings. Cost for the entire system is 20,000¥ and has an availability of 16/20 days, and a Street Index of 4.
  M24 Mine Defensive System (MDS)
  The M24 MDS is a close in infantry system. The weapon is based on the M18A3 Claymore, in service with many countries. Using a directed explosive and steel balls, the M24 is lethal out to 50 meters, spraying targets in a 60 degree cone. The system is one shot, once used, it cannot be used again. The system weighs 10 kilograms, and requires 1 CF to mount in a vehicle. The operator can fire a number of M24s equal to his/her Quickness. To replace an expended M24, it requires two Complex Actions to remove the pre-existing system, and another to install the new one. The system costs 5,000¥ per block, and has an Availability of 12/20 days, and a Street Index of 5.
  Cyberspace Designs Armed Wolfhound
  The armed version is similar to the standard Wolfhound, except that it mounts two hardpoints with 3 CF capacity, radar designator, and a Battletac FDDM Receiver.

  Handling | Speed | Accel | B/A | Sig | Pilot | Sensor | Cost
  3 | 210 | 12 | 2/6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 50,000¥

  Cargo: 0 CF
  Load: 165 kilograms
  Fuel: Jet (250 liters)
  Economy: 0.75 km per liter (Idle: 5 minutes/liter)
  L/T Profile: VTOL
  Setup/Breakdown Time: 5 minutes
  Other Features: Remote control interface, rigger adaptation, Learning Pool 2 (for Avoid Detection), Battletac FDDM, forward mounted radar designator.
  Armament: 2 external hardpoints with ordnance capacity of 165 kilograms.
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