Rynn Vizsla
Spawnslayer
- Intent: To create a next-generation Main Battle Tank, Mandalorian-style.
- Image Source: Gankhulug Narandavaa - Artstation.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Company Usage.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, Artificial Intelligence, Mandalore the Hammerborn.
- Manufacturer: Mythosaur Forgeworks - Orbital War Forges.
- Affiliation: The Death Watch Crusade.
- Market Status: Closed-Market.
- Model: Hammerborn - Class Main Battle Tank.
- Modularity: Yes;
- External Enamel Coating.
- Variable Warhead(s) and Grenades.
- Modular Pintle-Mounts - Replaceable Grenade Launcher.
- Production: Limited-scale Production.
- Material:
- Carbon-Durasteel Hull and Armour Plating (Ablative) with Secondary Turadium Armour Plating.
- Alusteel Skeletal Frame, with Laminanium Structural Plating and Animated Metal Sealant.
- Heavily Reinforced Duraplast Hull Liner with Anti-Ionic Mesh (Faraday Cage.)
- Dallorian Alloy and Agrinium Panels (Where Appropriate.)
- Neuranium Armour Liner; Anti-Scanning and Radiation Shielding.
- Myoflex Heat Sinks.
- Transparent Reinforced Duraplast Viewports.
- Laser-Reflective Armour Plating.
- Various Vehicle Components.
- Classification: Repulsortank; Main Battle Tank.
- Role: Main Battle Tank, Mobile Weapons Platform, Anti-Armour and Anti-Vehicular Warfare, Anti-Personnel Capabilities, Etc.
- Size: Large Rating.
- Length: 9.5 Metres (Total Length Includes Primary Armament.)
- Width: 7 Metres.
- Height: 5 Metres.
- Weight: 35 Metric Tonnes, or 35,000 Kilograms - Very Heavy Rating.
- Armaments: Extreme Rating.
- One Heavy Twin PTEROSAUR Mass-Driver Cannon Turret [Electrothermal Railgun Combination Variant; Hypervelocity and Elevation Capable.]
- Auto-loading Functionality, and Internalized Magazine(s) with Variable Warheads; High-Explosive, Armour-Piercing, Etc.
- Integrated Plasma-Sheathing Functionality.
- One Coaxial Repeating Particle Cannon [Fire-linked to Primary Armament.]
- Internalized Generator with External Connection Ports.
- Stutter-fire and Elevation Capable.
- One Coaxial Ion Disruptor [Fire-linked to Primary Armament.]
- Internalized Generator with External Connection Ports.
- Elevation Capable.
- One Pintle-mounted Grenade Launcher, with Additional Blast Shielding.
- Auto-loading Functionality, with Externalized Magazine(s) with Variable Grenades; Adhesive, Concussion, Thermal Detonator, Sonic, Etc.
- Two Concealed Nanomissile Warhead Launcher Pods [Rear-mounted; Mass-driven.]
- Twenty-Six [Single-Use] Guided Warheads with Variable Payloads; Concussion, High-Explosive, Armour-Piercing, Magpulse, Etc.
- Eight Variable Canister Launcher Turrets [Retractable; Four in the Front and Back.]
- External Conductive Polymers / Stun Panels - Integrated Harm Setting(s.)
- One Heavy Twin PTEROSAUR Mass-Driver Cannon Turret [Electrothermal Railgun Combination Variant; Hypervelocity and Elevation Capable.]
- Defences: High Rating.
- Heavily Reinforced Composite Armour Plating, with Reactive Turadium Plates, Blast Shields and Secondary Armour Plating.
- Honeycombed Skeletal Structure, with Internalized Anticoncussion Field Generators.
- Primary Molecular Shield Generator, with Integrated Emitters (Advanced Ray Shielding; Absorbed Energy is Funneled to Redundant Shielding.)
- Auxillary Settings: Standard / Tactical Shield, Assault Shield [Double Front.]
- Redundant Deflector Shield Generator, with Integrated Emitters (Overlaid Ray, Particle, and Concussion Barriers.)
- Standard Energy-charged Ablative Plating, with Degaussing Modules; Anti-Magnetic Weaponry and Devices.
- Reinforced Ionic Shielding Generator, with Integrated Emitters.
- Advanced EWAR, Electronic Countermeasures, Chaff, Flare Launchers, Sensor Jammers, Targeting Jammers, Etc.
- Heavily Reinforced Composite Armour Plating, with Reactive Turadium Plates, Blast Shields and Secondary Armour Plating.
- Maneuverability Rating: 75 DPF - Average Rating.
- Speed Rating: 375 Km/H (Maximum Speed, Flat Terrain) - High Rating.
- Propulsion: Repulsorlift Engines, with Various Maneuvering Thrusters.
- Minimum Crew: One Driver and One Integrated Droid Brain with A.I Functionality.
- Optimal Crew: One Driver, One Tank Commander/Gunner and One Integrated Droid Brain with A.I Functionality.
- Passenger Capacity:
- None.
- Cargo Capacity: 45 Kilograms - Very Small Rating
- Maintenance and Survival Equipment; Including Entrenching Tools.
- Additional Fuel and External Stowage.
- Superior Servomotors, with Gyroscopic Stabilization System.
- Superior Repulsorlift Engines, with Maneuvering Thrusters.
- Standard Compact Fusion Power Plant.
- Standard Hazard and Damage Control Systems.
- Standard Life Support System(s).
- Standard Navigational System(s), Ground-Penetrating Sensors (Hazardous Terrain).
- Superior Combat Sensors and Targeting System(s). [Including Ground-Penetrating Sensors.]
- Standard Communications System.
- Holonet Transceiver with Encryption/Decryption Networks [Military Encryption Keys.]
- Standard Environmental Control System(s).
- State of the Art Internal Systems:
- Small-scale and Integrated Molecular Furnace.
- Self-Constructing Armament Facilities - Ferromagnetic Rounds, Etc.
- Integrated Artificial Intelligence with Heuristic Processors, and Remote Transceiver/Operation Functionality.
- High-Comfort Impact Foam Padding for Bucket Seats.
- Integrated Bio-Conversion Power Generator (Secondary,) with Solar Ionization Collection Arrays and Power Cells; Retractable Access Panels.
- Capable of turning Hydrogen-rich Substances into Useable Fuel; Water, etc.
- Honeycombed Skeletal Plating, with Anticoncussion Field Generators.
- State of the Art External Systems:
- Various Utility Rails for External Stowage and Mounts.
- Minor Regenerative Properties with Sloped Armoured Plating; Round Deflection.
- Integrated Repulsorlift Engine Booster; Temporary Speed Boost.
- Retractable Frontal Floodlights, with Various Visual Frequencies and Settings.
- Emergency Mobility Measures; Undercarriage Treads, and Integrated Maglev Capabilities.
- Siege Mode Capable - Reinforced Stabilization Package with Limited Mobility.
- Fire-linked and Fast-track Weapon Systems.
- State of the Art Countermeasures:
- Advanced Counter-Slicing Protocols and Equipment, with Quadruple Bio-hexacrypted Systems.
- Advanced Biometric Equipment, Terminal Access and Military Encryption Protocols.
- Internalized Shield Generators, and Emitters.
- Internalized Fusion Reactor.
- Animated Metal Sealant, with Automated Repair Remote.
- Integrated Neuranium (Anti-Scanning) Hull Liner.
- Missile Deactivators, and Sensor Inverters (Short-Range.)
- Anti-Ordnance EM Probe (Long-Range.)
- Anti-Laser Aerosol Launchers.
- Aural-Biological-Chemical Scrambler.
- Highly Automated with a Comprehensive Countermeasure Suite, and Minor Regenerative Properties.
- Partially Autonomous - Can be Remotely Operated and Navigate Terrain towards Designated Waypoints.
- Versatile Armament and Adaptable Mission Profile(s.)
- Siege Mode; Super-Charged and Hyper-Stabilized Primary Armament, and Enhanced Defences.
- Emergency Mobility Measures; Significantly Reduced Speed and Maneuverability Ratings.
- Advanced Power Coupling(s) - Capable of Shunting additional Power to Shields, Weapons, or Engines.
- Shielded and "Aerodynamic" - Marginal Increase(s) in Speed and Maneuverability in Atmospheric Conditions.
- Repulsorlift Speed Boost - Temporary Speed Boost at the Cost of Offensive and Defensive Power.
- Sensor Inverter; Short-ranged Missile Redirector - Works best with Conventional Warheads.
- Highly Automated; System and Some Combat Functionality will be Significantly Reduced if Ionic Shielding is Overloaded.
- Limited EMP and Ion Resistance; Device Proximity and Potency Dependent.
- Repulsorlift Jammer(s) - Device Proximity and Potency Dependent; Immobilization Possible.
- Siege Mode; When Activated - Speed and Maneuverability Significantly Reduced to Compensate for Enhanced Armament and Defences.
- Repulsorlift Speed Boost - Temporary Speed Boost at the Cost of Offensive and Defensive Power.
- Regenerative Properties; Capable of Sealing Breaches, but Extended Maintenance time is Required for Proper Repairs.
- Cramped Interiors; May Cause or Exacerbate Claustrophobia.
- Power Couplings - Notable Dips in Operational Performance when Power's Allocated away from Major System(s.)
- Massive Attack Profile; Greater Chances of Striking the Vehicle from the Above (Dorsal) or Below (Ventral.)
- Material Limitations: Incapable of Extended Production of Munitions without a Supply Convoy.
Named after one of the greatest cultural leaders in Mandalorian history, the Hammerborn - Class Main Battle Tank was a marvel of modern engineering. Unlike most Mandalorian tanks, the Hammerborn eschewed utilizing Beskar within it’s overall construction. It was cited that the rarity of Beskar - and it’s cultural significance - held no place on armoured frames that weren’t flesh and bone. As vehicles and starships tend to be left behind after they’ve lived out their usefulness, in the minds of the Mandalorian Artisans, it was utterly foolish to utilize one of their most precious metals as armour plating. Sure, it would’ve granted their vehicles and starships a more hardy exterior, but as the prevalence of Ionic weaponry never faded - the damage it would cause to the organics and delicate circuitry far outweighed any benefits the Beskar husk could offer. Thus, the Mandalorians at Mythosaur Forgeworks elected to go with something different that offered much of the same protective properties.
The exterior shell of the Hammerborn was a composite armoured shell, forged from a mixture of Carbon-Durasteel and Turadium plating. While both materials were incredibly strong on their own, when combined their traits were further enhanced. Through their composite blending, the armoured shell of the Hammerborn was credited as being tough as nails; capable of withstanding even the most powerful of weapons without suffering a hull breach. However, despite the words attributed to the design - the reality was always different. It was a big galaxy out there, and there was always someone with a bigger stick. So, as rugged and durable as the Artisan’s claimed the Hammerborn’s external shell was - it was always possible for the unexpected to occur, which might lead to the armour plating, and the frame of the hull being breached.
As contingencies were a favourite amongst the Sons of Mandalore, the Mythosaur Artisans wove something special into the Tank’s interior structure. Having studied the extensive list of Republic Engineering designs, alongside their rival Thyrsian schematics, the Mandalorians managed to unlock the secrets of Regenerative Hull Tissue. Through the combination of Animated Metal, and Laminanium, the internal hull plating would be capable of “mending” itself in the event the armour plating was breached. It wasn’t perfect. The armour and hull wouldn’t simply restore itself, but through the advancements in technology - the hole would be filled with a metallic substance that would harden rapidly, and then be sealed behind a metallic membrane of Laminanium plating. While the substance wouldn’t offer the same protective properties as the rest of the armoured shell, the Hammerborn would eventually become hermetically-sealed once more.
Weapons were a part of a Mandalorian’s religion, thus the armament on the Hammerborn had to be perfect - and highly-effective on the battlefield. So, when the Artisans began selecting their Battle Tank’s armament… they looked to the past for inspiration. As the Canderous Repulsortank was a mythical and hyper-effective vehicle of it’s time - the design became extremely dated in the modern era. However, with a few modern advancements and additions, the armament of the Hammerborn would prove to be highly-effective on the battlefield which allowed the Tank Commander to utilize their armoured vehicle’s mission profile in a myriad of new, and unique ways. With most targets being heavily shielded, the Ion Disruptor and the possible loadout of Guided Nanomissiles would tear through their target’s projected barriers; before coring through their armour with armour-piercing sabots launched at hypervelocity speeds.
What made the Main Battle Tank truly unique, in comparison to other Repulsortank’s of its classification and rating, was the advanced stabilization system that was woven into its armoured frame. This integrated system, dubbed Siege Mode by several of the Mythosaur Artisans, would shunt power away from a majority of the vehicle’s mobility systems to enhance the offensive and defensive capabilities of the Tank. With more power at their command, the projected deflector screens would be harder to crack, and the coolant systems of the railguns would flip into overdrive - allowing the weapons to fire faster. However, unlike many other vehicles with such capabilities, the Hammerborn was still able to move - albeit significantly slower than before. Such functionality allowed for another layer of strategic effectiveness to be woven into the vehicle’s design.
Equipped with such an array of weapons, armoured plating and advanced capabilities, the Hammerborn would live up to its name, and rightly earn its place in history.
The exterior shell of the Hammerborn was a composite armoured shell, forged from a mixture of Carbon-Durasteel and Turadium plating. While both materials were incredibly strong on their own, when combined their traits were further enhanced. Through their composite blending, the armoured shell of the Hammerborn was credited as being tough as nails; capable of withstanding even the most powerful of weapons without suffering a hull breach. However, despite the words attributed to the design - the reality was always different. It was a big galaxy out there, and there was always someone with a bigger stick. So, as rugged and durable as the Artisan’s claimed the Hammerborn’s external shell was - it was always possible for the unexpected to occur, which might lead to the armour plating, and the frame of the hull being breached.
As contingencies were a favourite amongst the Sons of Mandalore, the Mythosaur Artisans wove something special into the Tank’s interior structure. Having studied the extensive list of Republic Engineering designs, alongside their rival Thyrsian schematics, the Mandalorians managed to unlock the secrets of Regenerative Hull Tissue. Through the combination of Animated Metal, and Laminanium, the internal hull plating would be capable of “mending” itself in the event the armour plating was breached. It wasn’t perfect. The armour and hull wouldn’t simply restore itself, but through the advancements in technology - the hole would be filled with a metallic substance that would harden rapidly, and then be sealed behind a metallic membrane of Laminanium plating. While the substance wouldn’t offer the same protective properties as the rest of the armoured shell, the Hammerborn would eventually become hermetically-sealed once more.
Weapons were a part of a Mandalorian’s religion, thus the armament on the Hammerborn had to be perfect - and highly-effective on the battlefield. So, when the Artisans began selecting their Battle Tank’s armament… they looked to the past for inspiration. As the Canderous Repulsortank was a mythical and hyper-effective vehicle of it’s time - the design became extremely dated in the modern era. However, with a few modern advancements and additions, the armament of the Hammerborn would prove to be highly-effective on the battlefield which allowed the Tank Commander to utilize their armoured vehicle’s mission profile in a myriad of new, and unique ways. With most targets being heavily shielded, the Ion Disruptor and the possible loadout of Guided Nanomissiles would tear through their target’s projected barriers; before coring through their armour with armour-piercing sabots launched at hypervelocity speeds.
What made the Main Battle Tank truly unique, in comparison to other Repulsortank’s of its classification and rating, was the advanced stabilization system that was woven into its armoured frame. This integrated system, dubbed Siege Mode by several of the Mythosaur Artisans, would shunt power away from a majority of the vehicle’s mobility systems to enhance the offensive and defensive capabilities of the Tank. With more power at their command, the projected deflector screens would be harder to crack, and the coolant systems of the railguns would flip into overdrive - allowing the weapons to fire faster. However, unlike many other vehicles with such capabilities, the Hammerborn was still able to move - albeit significantly slower than before. Such functionality allowed for another layer of strategic effectiveness to be woven into the vehicle’s design.
Equipped with such an array of weapons, armoured plating and advanced capabilities, the Hammerborn would live up to its name, and rightly earn its place in history.
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