Zanbato Support Tank.

[JPArbiter]

I created this beast to be an anchor for C3 Armor lances and companies, particularly if Crow VTOLs are involved for spotting duties.  the idea was to be cheaper then a Schiltron and better suited for closer range duty

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Zanbato Tank

Mass: 75 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Motive Type: Tracked
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Dark Ages
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/X-X-E-A
Production Year: 3132
Cost: 6,461,875 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,126

Power Plant:  225 Fusion Engine
Cruise Speed: 32.4 km/h
Flanking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Armor:  Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
    2  Light PPCs
    4  MML-7s
    1  C3 Computer (Master)
Manufacturer:
    Primary Factory:
Communications System:
Targeting and Tracking System:

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Equipment           Type                         Rating                   Mass 
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Internal Structure: Standard                      40 points                7.50
Engine:             Fusion Engine                225                      15.00
    Cruise MP:  3
    Flank MP:   5
Heat Sinks:         Single Heat Sink             10                        0.00
Control Equipment:                                                         4.00
Lift Equipment:                                                            0.00
Turret:                                                                    2.50
Armor:              Ferro-Fibrous                AV - 197                 11.00

                                                      Armor     
                                                      Factor     
                                               Front     57       
                                          Left/Right   40/40       
                                              Turret     30       
                                                Rear     30       

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Equipment                                 Location    Heat     Spaces     Mass 
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2 Light PPCs                                 T         10        2         6.00
4 MML-7s                                     T         16        4        18.00
C3 Computer (Master)                         BD        0         1         5.00
@MML-7 (SRM) (14)                            BD        -         0         1.00
@MML-7 (SRM Inferno) (14)                    BD        -         0         1.00
@MML-7 (LRM) (68)                            BD        -         0         4.00

BattleForce Statistics
MV      S (+0)  M (+2)  L (+4)  E (+6)   Wt.   Ov   Armor:      7    Points: 11
3t         4       4       3       0      3     0   Structure:  4
Special Abilities: C3M, TAG, MHQ5, TUR(4/4/3, SRM 3/2/2, LRM 3/2/2, IF 3/2/2), SRM 3/1/0, LRM 0/1/2, IF 2


[Dragon Cat]

Ill have a company

[Sabelkatten]

I'd rather have an ERLL than the LPPCs. short range 7 is a great benefit with C3.

[JPArbiter]

the Light PPCs were chosen to match the range (practically) of the ER large laser and not require the boatload of additional heat sinks that would eat into other equipment.  as this vehicle is not suppoused to be a criplling force on it's own, the moderate lack of hitting power was thought to be an acceptable compromise.

A C3 Master is not meant to get into 7 hexes either.  this is a coordination unit not a spotter.

[Sabelkatten]

the Light PPCs were chosen to match the range (practically) of the ER large laser and not require the boatload of additional heat sinks that would eat into other equipment.  as this vehicle is not suppoused to be a criplling force on it's own, the moderate lack of hitting power was thought to be an acceptable compromise.

A C3 Master is not meant to get into 7 hexes either.  this is a coordination unit not a spotter.

You're missing the point. You want the spotter to be at 7 hexes - outside enemy ECM - giving the fire units short range with range 7+ weapons. I.e. with an ERLL you'll be at short range every time your spotter can place himself right, with LPPCs you'll only ever be at short range if the enemy completely lacks ECM (or moves like idiot...).

[JPArbiter]

If the Light PPCs were Primary weapons I might agree, but the MMLs are where the firepower is, the light PPCs support the Missiles and provide some longevity.  two other tanks in the lance are meant to provide heavier hole punching at longer range.