(Little) Scorpion

[Coldwyn]

I like the new Pixiu heavy tank a lot. In my eyes, it´s one quintessential ambusher unit.
To support it, here´re my thoughts on a modified Scorpion Light Tank:

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(Little) Scorpion

Mass: 25 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Motive Type: Tracked
Rules Level: Experimental Tech
Era: Dark Ages
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-F
Production Year: 3132

Power Plant:  125 Fusion Engine
Cruise Speed: 54,0 km/h
Flanking Speed: 86,4 km/h
Armor:  Vehicle Stealth Armor
Armament:
    4  Mine Disoenser
    2  Vehicular Granade Launcher
    1  Searchlight
    1  Guardian ECM Suite
Manufacturer:
    Primary Factory:
Communications System:
Targeting and Tracking System:

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Structure: Standard                      15 points                2,50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                125                       6,00
    Cruise MP:  5
    Flank MP:   8
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             10                        0,00
Control Equipment:                                                         1,50
Lift Equipment:                                                            0,00
Turret:                                                                    0,50
Armor:              Vehicle Stealth Armor        AV -  111                  7,00

                                                      Armor     
                                                      Factor     
                                               Front     28       
                                          Left/Right   24/24       
                                              Turret     24       
                                                Rear     11       

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 (R) Mine Dispenser                     RR        0         2         1,00
2 Vehicular Granade Launcher       T         0         1         0,50
Searchlight                                     T         0         1         0,50
Guardian ECM Suite                       BD        0         1         1,50

Quirks: Narrow/Low Profile, Power Reverse, Non-Standard Parts, Trailer Hitch

It has some very simple battlefield roles:
- Advance alongside a lance of Pixius and provide smoke cover when needed.
- Lay a mine field in a Pixiu ambush site
- Hide, then use the searchlight to draw enemies to own position.

In addition, they could tow two Gun Trailer (Ambush)(TRO 3145 Mercenaries) into place to complete the ambush setup.

[A. Lurker]

Confusing. Not only does it seem to come out 2.5 tons underweight, I'm also not clear on what the extra ammo is supposed to be for -- vehicular grenade launchers and mine dispensers are one- and two-shot weapons respectively and don't get to actually use additional ammo.

For the crew to reload by hand between fights, maybe? :)

[Coldwyn]

Confusing. Not only does it seem to come out 2.5 tons underweight, I'm also not clear on what the extra ammo is supposed to be for -- vehicular grenade launchers and mine dispensers are one- and two-shot weapons respectively and don't get to actually use additional ammo.

For the crew to reload by hand between fights, maybe? :)

Fixed that. SSW/SAW doesn´t know Mine Dispenser or Vehicular Granade Launcher, so I moved ammo or MGs around for the fitting.

[A. Lurker]

Well, the grenade launcher can be found on of all things the artillery tab. You're right about the mine dispenser, though, which is a bit odd considering what all else is already included.

Ah, well. It's not news that SAW has a way to go yet.

[Coldwyn]

Well, the grenade launcher can be found on of all things the artillery tab. You're right about the mine dispenser, though, which is a bit odd considering what all else is already included.

Ah, well. It's not news that SAW has a way to go yet.

Can´t blame them. This stuff is in the least used equipment section. On top of my head, I only recall one Vee with Mine Dispersers (XTRO Comstar) and I vagueally think I´ve seen one with Granade Launchers.