Approved Vehicle Self-Propelled Mobile Assault Cannon

[Amelia von Sorenn]

SELF-PROPELLED MOBILE ASSAULT CANNON​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

An updated variant of the Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery for use by the Galactic Alliance Defense Force

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery
Primary Link(s)	Not Applicable

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Systems
Affiliation	Galactic Alliance
Model	SPMAC-A
Modularity	Limited - Unit Colors and Emblems
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Quadanium Steel	Duralloy	Chromium
Nyix-Alloy	Titanium	Crystasteel
Doonium	Aluminium	Vehicle Components
Trimantium	Duraplast

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Heavy Walker
	Mobile Artillery
Role(s)	Self-Propelled Artillery
Size	Very Large
Weight	Very Heavy

Rating Specifications

Armaments	Very High
Defenses	Very High
Maneuverability	Very Low
Speed	Very Low
Propulsion	Multi-Legged

Armaments and Defenses

(1) Heavy Agrocite Cannon	Deflector Shield Generator
(2) Twin Fire-Linked Anti-Vehicle Laser Cannons	Heavyweight Ablative Armor
(12) Anti-Personnel Blasters	(6) Missile Deactivation Transmitters

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS

Crew Compliment	(1) Commander
	(2) Officers
	(6) Technicians
	(15) Primary Crew
	(12) Gunners
Minimum Crew	(1) Commander
	(6) Technicians
	(7) Primary Crew
	(4) Gunners
Passenger Capacity	(50) Troopers
Cargo Capacity	Large
Consumables	1 Galactic Standard Week

SPECIAL FEATURES

Aerial Sensor CO-0012 Laser-Cannon Energizer RX-8 Modulator Power Coil Piston Actuator Rover Surveillance Tagger FW62 Compact Fusion Drive System Secondary Fusion Generator

STRENGTHS

Agrocite Cannon - The Self-Propelled Mobile Assault Cannon is equipped with an Agrocite Cannon, an upgraded variant of the more common Turbolaser Cannon, providing it with more impressive firepower.

Secondary Fusion Generator - Each vehicle is equipped with a secondary fusion generator that is specifically utilized for powering its primary weapon.

Walker - The Self-Propelled Mobile Assault Cannon is propelled forward by multiple articulated legs which prevent it from being rendered vulnerable to anti-repulsorlift weapons.

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WEAKNESSES

Behemoth - These vehicles are massive in size and weight, lacking both speed and maneuverability in any measure, and take time to move into position.

Primary Weapon - The Self-Propelled Mobile Assault Cannon is equipped with an Agrocite Cannon as its primary weapon which must be charged before it can be fired. During this charging period, the primary firing chamber, located behind the main energy collection dish, if struck with heavy ordnance has the potential of rendering the weapon inoperable. In a worst-case scenario, damage to this firing chamber can result in a localized explosion with severe and catastrophic results.

Indirect Fire - These vehicles are incapable of providing indirect fire support on targets or out-of-sight locations.

Fast Movers - The Self-Propelled Mobile Assault Cannon lacks any form of complex turret mechanism and must rely on maneuvering the entire walk into a firing position to fire on a target. Because of its fixed positioning and slow firing speed, the vehicle is all but useless against rapidly moving vehicles such as speeders or aerial vehicles.

Fire and Cycle - Once the primary weapon has been fired, the vehicle must be cycled out to the rear to allow technicians to properly cool down the firing chamber, and cycle the system to prevent damage to the weapon or other internal systems of the vehicle.

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DESCRIPTION

The Self-Propelled Mobile Assault Cannon represents one of the largest vehicles produced by Aether Systems at the current time. Though not as large as the GAAT-5 Sphinx produced by Si Tech or even the TF-144 produced by the Trade Federation, the SPMAC-A is a behemoth in its own right that lumbers onto the field of battle. The SPMAC-A was designed on the same chassis and principle as the Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery utilized by the Clone Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars, which is to provide the Galactic Alliance with mobile ground-based long-range artillery that can be deployed to consolidate gains and provide heavy reinforcement. Much like its predecessors, the power consumption of its primary weapon dictated the overall design of the vehicle, resulting in the ungainly, lumbering behemoth of a walker. Equipped with an Agrocite Cannon, an upgraded variant of the more common Turbolaser Cannon, it requires an additional separate power source dedicated just for the weapon. However, the primary drawback of the weapon is both in its charging time - which provides an ample opportunity for an enemy to strike as damage to its charging capacitor can render the weapon inoperable, or in a worst-case scenario result in a catastrophic explosion - and the fact that once fired, the vehicle must be cycled to the rear to be replaced with charged guns. Likewise, the vehicle is incapable of providing indirect-fire support and cannot strike hidden or out-of-sight targets or locations. Despite many of its drawbacks, the Self-Propelled Mobile Assault Cannon provides the Galactic Alliance with a vehicle that can be utilized to maintain and control gains on the front lines. It can accomplish this due to its heavy armaments, as well as its ability to carry and deploy up to fifty troopers that can be utilized to secure an area and provide protection against infantry and light vehicles. As the Galactic Alliance continues to standardize and organize its forces into a cohesive uniformed entity, the Self-Propelled Mobile Assault Cannon complements its already established forces and key elements of the Galactic Alliance Defense Force.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Amazing, as usual.

Approved.