Approved Vehicle NZ/BW-02, AT-SWe "All Terrain Storm Walker (Empire Variant)

[Karl Von Strauss]

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Permissions:
  • First United Astral Engineering (See Special Permissions)
    • FAE/SW-11 Hybrid Beam Cannon - Medium
    • FAE/S-12 "Dream Sight" Combat Sensor System Mk. II
    • FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix v1.0.1
    • FAE/S-13 Unified Engagement Network
    • FAE/S-11 Universal Communication Matrix
    • FAE/S-03 Inclusive Countermeasure Module
    • FAE/S-09 Active Harmonizing System
  • HPI Consortium (All Open-Market)
    • Segurium Light
    • Fyrirdögun
  • N&Z Umbrella Corporation (See Permissions)
    • Ersteel 145
    • Quinta-Polycarbonite Lamellar Compound
    • NZ LC-2A Laser Cannon
    • NZ C.H.A.R.M. 01
    • NZ SSP-SIXTUS-A
  • Federal Cooperative (Open-Market)
    • Integrum

VEHICLE INFORMATION

• Materials:
  • General Construction: Ersteel 145 hull, with reinforced Ersteel 145 leg joints
  • Composite Armor Plating:(Exterior to Interior)
    • Ersteel 145 Plating
    • Thin Segurium Light Plating (Including Leg)
    • Fyrirdögun-Integrum Alloy Plating
    • Ersteel 145 Plating
    • Durplast Plating
  • Viewports: Clear Quinta-Polycarbonite Lamellar Compound
  • Reactor: NZ C.H.A.R.M. 01
  • Faraday Cage over sensitive components
  • Autoloader, for the kinetic weapon options
  • Other Walker Materials and Parts
• Size/Height: 10 meters
• Maximum Speed: 90 km/h (over flat terrain)
• Defenses:
  • NZ SSP-SIXTUS-A Shield System Package
  • Armor Plating (see materials)
  • FAE/S-03 Inclusive Countermeasure Module
• Crew:
  • Minimum: 1 pilot/gunner, 1 engineer/loader
  • Optimal: 1 pilot/gunner, 1 co-pilot/gunner/loader, 1 engineer/loader, 1 commander/gunner/loader

SPECIAL FEATURES

• The AT-SWe has a host of advanced equipment to make it an effective combat unit.
  • FAE/S-12 "Dream Sight" Combat Sensor System Mk. II - Excellent Situational Awareness
  • FAE/S-06 Reactive Targeting Matrix v1.0.1 - Excellent Targeting System
  • FAE/S-13 Unified Engagement Network - Collectively shares data from all units equipped with it
  • FAE/S-11 Universal Communication Matrix - Excellent Communication Suite
  • FAE/S-03 Inclusive Countermeasure Module - Gives the unit great countermeasures against missiles and other threats
  • FAE/S-09 Active Harmonizing System - Gives the unit increased accuracy with its twin guns at any range.
• The AT-SWe has two Tane-Class VAPs as its primary armament. This gives the unit a comprehensive loadout option (F/I/M/S/T) to deal with many threats, small or large, but with an ammunition count.
• The AT-SWe also has two FAE/SW-11 Medium HBCs as its secondary armament giving it exceptional versatility in combat, from masers to cryogenic beams.
• Small Tractor Beam projector above the rear door to help reload the ammo storage.

STRENGTHS

• Well-Armored Hull: The Hull area of this walker is well-protected with an enhanced composite armor layout.
• Comprehensive Combat Versatility: The AT-SWe is equipped with some of the most advanced weapons to date. Its primary armament is the Tane-Class Variable Artillery Piece, which has multiple fire modes with limited ammunition capacity. Its secondary armament is the tried and tested FAE/SW-07 Medium Hybrid Beam Cannons, which can adjust fire modes for different situations. Additionally, the chin-mounted turret is equipped with four of N&Z's newest laser cannons with their patented five-bolt burst.
• Ammunition Storage: The removal of the passenger space in the rear of the walker allowed for the ammunition storage to be expanded, allowing this unit to last about six hours in a moderate combat scenario, down to two hours in heavy combat.

WEAKNESSES

• Rear Vulnerability: While the font of this unit is well-armed and well-protected, the rear itself is quite bare in the armament department
• Slow Swap: Because of the way the Tane-Classes are constructed, swapping from kinetic type to energy type takes time, approximately three minutes.
• Ammunition Storage: Since there is ammunition storage in the rear of the walker, shots that pierce the composite armor and detonate inside the walker will cause the pierced side to explode and disable the weapon, potentially knocking out crew members in the process.

DESCRIPTION
The AT-SWe is the Empire Variant of the open-market Storm Walker from N&Z. While similar in construction and layout, there are three major differences between this closed-market variant and the open-market version.

One, the N&Z turbolasers have been replaced with proprietary Empire technology, namely, the Tane-Class Variable Artillery Piece (F/I/M/S/T). This new weapon not only has a turbolaser fire option, it has four additional ones: Firestorm, Ion Cannon, Mass-driver, and Shell. This gives the Empire variant more variability than the standard version, which commanders should appreciate. Additionally, the chin-mounted turret has been upgraded from a twin to a quadruple-mount adding to its destructive power. However, fans of the standard model, do not fret because the missile launchers and the FAE Hybrid Beam Cannons stayed the same.

Second, because of the introduction of the Tane-Classes, the ammunition storage had to be expanded to accommodate for the different fire modes. So, unfortunately, the Empire Variant cannot carry troops into battle, as the space to stand has been taken up by copious amounts of ammunition. Although the ammunition storage allows the vehicle to fight longer before needing a resupply.

Last but certainly not least is the comprehensive tech suite. The Empire Variant adds the Unified Engagement Network to share targeting data between all units equipped with this tech. The Universal Communication Matrix gives this walker an edge over the competition, by allowing for heavily encrypted messages to be sent and even interception communications, adding to its battlefield awareness. And the Active Harmonizing System gives all of the unit's weaponry an accuracy boost at any range.

The AT-SWe is just what the engineers ordered for the ground forces of the Empire. And just what you can order for only [enter arbitrary price here], restrictions may apply.

"Experience, Excellence, Exemplary" - N&Z Umbrella Corporation Promises

"Quality. Perfection. Order." -Imperial Naval Corp of Engineering Tenets​

 

[MANIAC]

Karl Von Strauss

Nicely made.

Approved.