Approved Tech PLRA1-MLRS (Rocket Artillery)

[Boethiah]

Image Source: Seargent Demolisher, DeviantArt
Intent: To create a light short-to-mid range rocket artillery weapon.
Development Thread: N/A
Manufacturer: The Primeval Fleet
Model: PLRA1-MLRS
Affiliation: The Primeval
Modularity: Somewhat. Although you can't modify the launcher itself, it can be attached to other vehicles, hauled by infantry, or pulled along by light vehicles.
Production: Mass-production
Material: Durasteel, Standard bits and pieces
Classification: Rocket Artillery
Size: Stationary; vehicle-mounted
Length: 1.3 meters
Weight: 150kg
Ammunition Type: HE Rockets, Smoke Rockets, Napalm Rockets
Ammunition Capacity: 18 rockets
Effective Range: 2-8km
Rate of Fire: automatic (fires each rocket in succession)
Special Features:

• Lite Automation: The weapon can be programmed to rotate in a radius as it fires.
• Magnetic feet: It can be attached to any metal surface with ease using magnetic feet; allowing it to be attached to vehicles given enough surface area.
• Remote control: Each one comes with a short-range remote on a unique frequency for firing the weapon.

Description: When the going gets tough it's the tough that gets going... Or you can try the PLRA1-MLRS instead. This light artillery piece is not much bigger than a small child and weighs considerably less than it looks. The PLRA1 is a multiple launch rocket system which is used to rain down high explosives, smoke cover, or napalm within a given area. Firing 'dumb' rounds , the rockets are not computerized and thus do not have any form of tracking. This means they're less about accuracy and more about shock and awe. Rather than focusing on taking out a single target the PLRA1 is for when you simply don't want enemies in a given area. HE rounds are good for taking out infantry positions and light defenses, smoke rounds for when you need to blind them, and napalm could potentially cook them alive inside their armour or prevent an offensive.

The PLRA1 is equally great for being mounted on vehicles since it can be controlled remotely and if you want to spread the fire a bit more than it does already you can use a small control panel on the back to program in a firing radius. In short; this is one dumb yet effective weapon of war for supporting your push or preventing your enemies.

Strengths:
Bulk Order: It's not that hard to drag these around making it a common sight in The Primeval's armed forces.
Diversity: Firing up to three types of ammunition makes sure the PLRA1 is effective in a multitude of situations.
Reloaded: This isn't a fire-and-forget weapon. Due to its relatively small size, reloading can be done easily by hand. It just requires a nearby ammo dump.

Weaknesses:
Super Simple: Like most tech in The Primeval there's nothing truly remarkable about this that gives it an edge over similar technology.
No defenses: Besides the troops behind--or in front--there's nothing stopping an explosive device from taking this out. Or you could just walk up and tip it over, too.
Manpower: Although it can be operated remotely, it requires personnel on hand to operate and reload the weapon.

Primary Source: N/A

 

[Laira Darkhold]

RESEARCH REVIEW

Star Wars Canon:
Pending initial review

Starwars Chaos:
Pending initial review

WITHOUT DEV THREADS
Pending initial review

WITH DEV THREADS
Pending Initial review

SUGGESTIONS
Pending Inital review

 

[Laira Darkhold]

napalm when you want to cook

Could you change this to "could potentially"

Then good to go.

 

[Boethiah]

[member="Draco Vereen"]

Done.

 

[Laira Darkhold]

Fairly basic Rocket Artillery Piece. Knock yourself out.

 

[Allyson Locke]

Approved.