Patriot-X Anti-Missile/Anti-Aircraft Missile Defense System
By: Linwood Foster
When the Neo-Amish discovered the two U.S. Navy transports in the hills of Pennsylvania, they discovered a massive cache of Pre-Rifts U.S. Army equipment. Among the vehicles and weapons that they recovered were 20 Patriot Mark X Missile vehicles. The Patriot-X was the last iteration of the Patriot Missile system first brought to light during the first Gulf War of 1991. The Patriot-X is designed to be controlled from either a central command center or by the vehicle's commander. Besides a built-in radar system that allows the vehicle to track targets up to 100 miles away, the Patriot-X is also equipped with a fully environmental command cab for the operators. The Patriot-X is also capable of firing its eight long-range and sixteen medium-range missiles while stationary or on the move, although the vehicle loses the benefits of the central command center when on the move.
As the Neo-Amish don't have any organized enemies, there has been no need for them to use their Patriot-X vehicles in a mobile capacity. They keep ten of the launchers on active duty at all times, with the rest stored in the underground bunkers.
Model Type: MIM-104 Mark X.
Vehicle Type: Tactical Air-Defense Missile System.
Crew: Five.
M.D.C. by Location:
|
Medium Range Missile Launchers (16) |
70 each |
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Long Range Missile Launchers (8) |
100 each |
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Main Body |
150 |
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Reinforced Crew Compartment |
100 |
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Stabilizer Legs (4) |
25 each |
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Wheels (10) |
15 each |
Speed:
Ground Speed: Maximum driving speed of 65 MPH on roads, 35 MPH off-road.
Statistical Data:
Height: 14 feet
Width: 10.5 feet.
Length: 30 feet.
Weight: 40 tons.
Power Source: 10 year fusion powerpack.
Cargo Capacity: none.
Cost: 10 million credits.
Weapon Systems
1. Long Range Missile Launchers (8): These launchers fire long-range, multi-warhead missiles to engage enemy targets. While multi-warhead missiles are more expensive than regular long-range missiles, it was felt that the increased damage and blast radius more than outweighs the cost difference. The missiles used in the Patriot-X are smart missiles, and have the following stats: +5 Strike, +4 Dodge, 3 Attacks. The first round of attacks cost no additional fuel, but every attack after the first round reduces the range of the missile by 100 miles.
Maximum Effective Range: 1000 miles.
Damage: 3D6x10 MD for each warhead, 4 warheads.
Area of Effect: 40 feet for each warhead, 20 foot spread between warheads.
Rate of fire: One at a time, or in volleys of 2 or 4.
Missile MDC: 35.
Payload: 8 total.
2. Medium Range Missile Launchers (16): These launchers fire medium-range, multi-warhead missiles to engage enemy targets. While multi-warhead missiles are more expensive than regular medium-range missiles, it was felt that the increased damage and blast radius more than outweighs the cost difference. The missiles used in the Patriot-X are smart missiles, and have the following stats: +5 Strike, +4 Dodge, 3 Attacks. The first round of attacks cost no additional fuel, but every attack after the first round reduces the range of the missile by 5 miles.
Maximum Effective Range: 50 miles.
Damage: 2D6x10 MD for each warhead, 4 warheads.
Area of Effect: 30 feet for each warhead, 10 foot spread between warheads.
Rate of fire: One at a time, or in volleys of 2, 4, or 8.
Missile MDC: 20.
Payload: 16 total.
3. Sensory Equipment: The Patriot-X carries all standard equipment of a robot vehicle plus this special equipment:
Radio/ Video Communications: Long range, directional, has a range of 200 miles with short-range directional radio of 5 miles (8 km).
Radar: 100 miles (80 km), can identify 100 targets and track 50 as low as 100 feet (30.3 meters).
Full Life Support: Protects crew, troops, and vehicle from heat and radiation and gives a breathable atmosphere inside the Patriot-X for up 48 hours in vacuum and three weeks with scrubbers.
Note: Use of a central command center increases the radar range to 500 miles, and conveys an additional +2 to the missile strike bonus.
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