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faction:nepleslia:vehicles:maximus_ruse [2019/04/03 11:22] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation wesfaction:nepleslia:vehicles:maximus_ruse [2023/12/21 04:24] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-The Maximus (RUSE) is an overhaul of the original [[faction:nepleslia:vehicles:maximus_hmbt]]. R.U.S.E. stands for Reliability Upgraded Selected Equipment, extending the tank's service life by improving its performance with new and more powerful equipment than the Mk I and Mk II variants.+The Maximus (RUSE) is an overhaul of the original Maximus HMBT. R.U.S.E. stands for Reliability Upgraded Selected Equipment, extending the tank's service life by improving its performance with new and more powerful equipment than the Mk I and Mk II variants.
  
 Upon entering service, it has been nicknamed the "Super Maximus" by its crews, and the moniker stuck more than its official designation. Upon entering service, it has been nicknamed the "Super Maximus" by its crews, and the moniker stuck more than its official designation.
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 ===== About the Maximus(RUSE) ===== ===== About the Maximus(RUSE) =====
  
-Following its early years in service, tank crews serving in the [[faction:nepleslia:vehicles:maximus_hmbt]] progressively reported faults with the design, which included things like a very limited operational range (due to the diesel engine with the fusion counterpart), slow responding APS((Active Protection System)), and a lack of a dedicated place to store crew essential items such as spare parts, cigarettes, porno magazines and alcohol. Upon the receiving these complaints, the NSMC sent a request to NAM for an overhaul of the platform to extend its service life instead of designing a whole new vehicle. +Following its early years in service, tank crews serving in the original Maximus HMBT progressively reported faults with the design, which included things like a very limited operational range (due to the diesel engine with the fusion counterpart), slow responding APS((Active Protection System)), and a lack of a dedicated place to store crew essential items such as spare parts, cigarettes, porno magazines and alcohol. Upon the receiving these complaints, the NSMC sent a request to NAM for an overhaul of the platform to extend its service life instead of designing a whole new vehicle. 
  
 The enhancement of the Mk II Maximus faced a lot of challenges to meet the demands of the NMSC; for example, to increase the operational range of the vehicle, as well as to power the new weapon systems. To achieve that, the powerpack had to be enlarged and updated, which translated to a longer rear hull to accommodate it. The enhancement of the Mk II Maximus faced a lot of challenges to meet the demands of the NMSC; for example, to increase the operational range of the vehicle, as well as to power the new weapon systems. To achieve that, the powerpack had to be enlarged and updated, which translated to a longer rear hull to accommodate it.
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 =====Statistical Information===== =====Statistical Information=====
  
-**Used By:** [[faction:nepleslia:military:nepleslian_space_marine_corps]], Private Contractors ("dumb" model)\\ +  * Used By: [[faction:nepleslia:military:nepleslian_space_marine_corps]], Private Contractors ("dumb" model) 
-**Type:** Heavy Main Battle Tank\\ +  * Type: Heavy Main Battle Tank 
-**Class:** Na-K5-2\\ +  * Class: Na-K5-2 
-**Designer:** [[corp:nepleslian_arms_and_munitions|Terratech]]\\ +  * Designer: [[corp:nepleslian_arms_and_munitions|Terratech]] 
-**Manufacturer:** Terratech\\ +  * Manufacturer: Terratech 
-**Production:** Limited Mass Production\\ +  * Production: Limited Mass Production 
-**Price:**  50,000 DA (35,000 DA to make the "dumb" model)\\  +  * Price:  50,000 DA (35,000 DA to make the "dumb" model)  
-\\ + 
-**Crew:** Four \\ +  * Crew: Four  
-**Maximum Capacity:** Four inside, several outside on the hull\\ +  * Maximum Capacity: Four inside, several outside on the hull 
-**Passenger Capacity:** Eight non-PA infantry, 4 PA \\ +  * Passenger Capacity: Eight non-PA infantry, 4 PA  
-\\ + 
-**Width:** 5.25m, 6m with Applique armor\\ +  * Width: 5.25m, 6m with Applique armor 
-**Height:** 3m, 3.5m with the RWS\\ +  * Height: 3m, 3.5m with the RWS 
-**Length:** 13.5m\\ +  * Length: 13.5m 
-**Weight:** 112 tons+  Mass: 112 tons
 ==== Speeds ==== ==== Speeds ====
-**Ground speed: 82 kph on road, 65 off road**  \\ +Ground speed: 82 kph on road, 65 off road   
-**Range:** 2 days of uninterrupted use on full power load \\ +Range: 2 days of uninterrupted use on full power load  
-**Lifespan:** 12 years \\+Lifespan: 12 years 
  
 ==== Damage Capacity ==== ==== Damage Capacity ====
-//See [[guide:damage_rating_v2]] for an explanation of the damage system.//+//See [[guide:damage_rating_v3]] for an explanation of the damage system.//
  
-  * Body: 30 SP (Armor Scale) +  * Body: Tier 9 
-  * Shields: [[technology:nepleslia:vehicular_barrier_projectors|VSP]], can create four different shield walls simultaneously+  * Shields: [[technology:nepleslia:barriers|]], can create four different shield walls simultaneously
  
 ===== Interior ==== ===== Interior ====
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 ===== Armor and Design ===== ===== Armor and Design =====
-The Maximus was always intended to be a heavily armored monster, and the Super Maximus improved that. Its frontal hull is a V-shaped armored glacis, made even thicker by the overlapping applique armor plates. The tank's sloping hull is made of a composite material that consists of [[materials:nerimium]] and subsequent layers of [[materials:meridium]] allow the deflection of kinetic munitions.+The Maximus was always intended to be a heavily armored monster, and the Super Maximus improved that. Its frontal hull is a V-shaped armored glacis, made even thicker by the overlapping applique armor plates. The tank's sloping hull is made of a composite material that consists of [[materials:nerimium]] and subsequent layers of [[materials:durandium]] allow the deflection of kinetic munitions.
  
 Different from the previous models, the sides and rear of the tank also share the same composition, this decision was made since attacks can come from any direction in an urban environment, not just the front. Extra plates of the armor can be placed on the sides as applique, protecting the tracks and further improving the survivability of the tank.. Different from the previous models, the sides and rear of the tank also share the same composition, this decision was made since attacks can come from any direction in an urban environment, not just the front. Extra plates of the armor can be placed on the sides as applique, protecting the tracks and further improving the survivability of the tank..
  
-Improving on the previous model, the new designs features a larger turret, allowing for more armor and to house the extra subsystems. The turret mounts the 155mm main gun at the apex, while to the right side of the main gun, there is a coaxial HPAR.  It mounts explosive reactive armor modules atop of a V-shaped cast Nerimium and Meridium front.  The sides of the turret are flat but thickly armored with layers of Nerimium and Meridium.  The reactive armor and its distinctive V-shape lend the turret a clam-shaped appearance.+Improving on the previous model, the new designs features a larger turret, allowing for more armor and to house the extra subsystems. The turret mounts the 155mm main gun at the apex, while to the right side of the main gun, there is a coaxial HPAR.  It mounts explosive reactive armor modules atop of a V-shaped cast Nerimium and Durandium front.  The sides of the turret are flat but thickly armored with layers of Nerimium and Durandium.  The reactive armor and its distinctive V-shape lend the turret a clam-shaped appearance.
  
 To enhance on the previous model, the underside of the tank has made a little thicker, although it still remains the least protected part of the tank. To enhance on the previous model, the underside of the tank has made a little thicker, although it still remains the least protected part of the tank.
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 The spall liners that are placed throughout the vehicle to protect the crew members from flying pieces of metal within the tank were also upgraded from the ballistic mesh to the Nepleslian-made SynAraS.  It is recommended that these are checked after every engagement, even if the crew didn't think they had been hit.  The spall liners that are placed throughout the vehicle to protect the crew members from flying pieces of metal within the tank were also upgraded from the ballistic mesh to the Nepleslian-made SynAraS.  It is recommended that these are checked after every engagement, even if the crew didn't think they had been hit. 
  
-Since not all incoming fire is kinetic in nature, the exterior armor of the Maximus is coated in heat and energy absorbing materials to reduce the power of energy beams and blasts and supplementing the Meridium between the sheets of Nerimium. It remains the SOP to reapply the coating after each mission.+Since not all incoming fire is kinetic in nature, the exterior armor of the Maximus is coated in heat and energy absorbing materials to reduce the power of energy beams and blasts and supplementing the Durandium between the sheets of Nerimium. It remains the SOP to reapply the coating after each mission.
  
  
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 ==== Fire Suppression ==== ==== Fire Suppression ====
-Inside the tank there are several [[faction:nepleslia:equipment:na-fe32|fire extinguishers]] placed and automatically triggered in case of a fire.+Inside the tank there are several [[items:equipment:fire_extinguisher|fire extinguishers]] placed and automatically triggered in case of a fire.
  
 ==== ACE AI Suite ==== ==== ACE AI Suite ====
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 ==== Electronic Counter-measures ==== ==== Electronic Counter-measures ====
  
-To replace the old counter-measures system, the Super Maximus possesses the [[technology:nepleslia:brainspammer]], which is designed to complement the ACE AI Suite and is also supposed to be a step-up in relation to the Noisemaker.+To replace the old counter-measures system, the Super Maximus possesses the [[faction:nepleslia:technology:brainspammer]], which is designed to complement the ACE AI Suite and is also supposed to be a step-up in relation to the Noisemaker.
  
 ====Weapons Systems==== ====Weapons Systems====
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 === Commander's RWS=== === Commander's RWS===
-Sitting behind the commander's hatch is the Remote Weapon System. With the introduction of the overhaul, the option to instead fit two HPARs (side by side) on the mount instead of the usual [[faction:nepleslia:weapons:30mm_medium_chain_gun|30mm chaingun]] was added.+Sitting behind the commander's hatch is the Remote Weapon System. With the introduction of the overhaul, the option to instead fit two HPARs (side by side) on the mount instead of the usual [[faction:nepleslia:weapons:12.7mm_medium_chaingun]] was added.
  
 ===Nepleslian Miniature Missile Systems=== ===Nepleslian Miniature Missile Systems===

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