- Intent: To create the first in the line of Imperial repulsorlift tanks, moving away from vulnerable walkers.
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2-M Saber-class repulsor tank
- Manufacturer: The Galactic Empire
- Model: MAVr A9 Broadsword-class Repulsortank
- Affiliation: The Galactic Empire, Closed Market
- Modularity: Different missile types can be used in the all-purpose launcher
- Production: Mass-Produced
- Material:
Quadanium-lined Durasteel Hull - Titanium-reinforced Alusteel Frame
- Transparisteel Viewports
- Classification: Tank
- Role: Medium Assault Vehicle
- Size: approx. 8 meters in length, 5 meters in width, 3 meters in height
- Weight: approx. 35 metric tonnes
- Minimum Crew: 2
1 pilot - 1 gunner
[*]Optimal Crew: 5
- 1 pilot
- 1 co-pilot/navigator
- 2 gunners
- 1 commander
[*]Propulsion: Repulsorlift
[*]Speed: Low, 70 km/h
[*]Maneuverability: High
[*]Armaments: Average
- x1 Twin Light-Repeating Laser Cannon
- x1 Heavy Laser Canon
- x1 All-Purpose Missile Launcher (20 tubes)
[*]Defenses: Low
- Light Tank Deflector Shields
[*]Squadron Count: 4
[*]Passenger Capacity: 0
[*]Cargo Capacity: Small space for extra munitions and emergency supplies.
- Tank Repulsorlifts
- Tank Hazard and Damage Control Systems
- Tank Life Support Systems
- Tank Navigational Systems
- Tank Sensors and Targeting Systems
- Tank Communications Systems
- Tank Environmental Control Systems
- High Maneuverability - Designed with mostly urban operations in mind; the Broadsword has an exceptional degree of maneuverability when it involves turning on the spot, able to address multiple threats from all directions effortlessly. This is further enhanced by its primary weapon's ability to swivel to either side.
- Repulsorlift - A significant advantage compared to walkers and tracked tanks, the Broadsword hovers at most several meters off of the ground, meaning the tank can just fly over most obstacles that would stop an AT-ST or a Juggernaut.
- Shielded - A small generator has been installed inside of the Imperial tank model, creating a light deflector shield that envelopes the tank and can withstand up to light laser cannon fire and moderate explosive. Anything stronger would overload the shield.
- Low Speed - A tank is a tank, and the Broadsword is no exception to this rule. The vehicle's maximum speed is a poor 70 km/h, which doesn't exactly mean well if you're trying to pursue an opponent over long distances.
- Repulsorlift - Even with the advantages over walkers or tracked vehicles that repulsorlift technology has, a specialized jammer can easily render the devices null; stranding the tanks. Furthermore, certain planets (I.E. Jabiim) render the tanks unusable.
- Weak Armor - Durasteel and alusteel have gone into the construction of these tanks, but they had to be made almost paper-thin in order to allow more room for the systems and the crew themselves.
Noting the overuse of walker-tripping methods by inferior militaries, the Imperial Army requested that the Imperial Department of Military Research design and manufacture a new tank model that could replace the ancient Empire-era models such as the TX-130, the TX-130T, and the infamous 2-M. Realizing the applications of a repulsorlift tank on both combat and peacekeeping operations, the Military Research Department came out with the MAVr A9 Broadsword-class Repulsortank.
A compact model made out of durasteel and alusteel for ease of storage, the Broadsword exemplifies the two pillars of the Imperial War Machine; mass production and mass destruction. While it does not have the devastating light-turbolasers of an AT-AT, the tank features a handful of anti-infantry/tank armaments that can absolutely shred through unprotected enemy lines.
On top of the main tank is a swiveling turret mount which two gunners control, sensors giving them an accurate depiction of the battle outside without having to expose them to reprisal. The first of the weapons, a twin light repeating laser cannon added as its main anti-infantry weapon, capable of downing squads of soldiers. The second and most important weapon is its heavy laser cannon, a dedicated anti-armor/structure device with decent piercing capabilities.
The most interesting feature, though, has to be the side-mounted modular rocket launcher with twenty missile tubes integrated into it. Many conventional munitions (Basic canister, Firecracker, Phosphorus, HE, HEAT) can be loaded into this launcher, and a small compartment has been allocated to storage of these types inside the tank of easy access.
For the better part, this tank is designed primarily for urban combat in mind; where the hulking masses of walkers cannot operate at peak efficiency. The repulsorlift drive installed has been tuned to give the tank an amazing degree of maneuverability in tight quarters, this does come at the cost of almost halving its maximum km/h.
