Vehicles of the UEMC

The UEEF Marine Corps, like any military force cannot rely on a handful of vehicles to carry the day, no matter how versatile the machine or skilled the operator.
In many ways, General Leonard was correct. There would always be a need for mission specific weaponry. Purpose built weapon systems designed to do one thing incredibly well instead of requiring an already overly complex machine such as an Alpha, or Silverback, to adapt. In tandem, the variable mecha could fall back on the steady base of the mission specific designs and, in turn, the mission specific designs would act as a force multiplier to their more mission agile siblings.

The issue of cost also plays an important role, variable mecha are expensive, not only in the resources necessary to create them, but in the man hours needed to care and maintain them as well as training an operator in their complexities and use. Non transformable, dare we say, conventional, equipment is cheaper to produce, easy to fix and easier to use.

The UEEF Marine Corps makes use of a variety of non-transformable mecha, some dating back to the early 2000's. Upgrades and SLEP programs have kept some in service, while others are reincarnations of older, reliable designs.

M599 HMMWV Mk.III

M599 HMMWV Mk.III

• The next evolution of the venerable Humvee, new body styling and integrated armor plate coupled with aspects of Robotechnology found aboard the SDF-1 have made for a sturdy, well rounded vehicle. As ubiquitous as the M299 and M399 (Both also in wide use within the UEEF) the M599 is a common site within UEEF military formations and occupy a vital place within the UEMC TO&E.

Vehicle Type: M599
Class: Multipurpose Utility Vehicle.
Crew: 1 plus up to 5 passengers.
MDC By Location

• Main Body: 100
• Wheels (4): 15
• Windscreen: 25

Speed: 85mph

Cargo: 350 tons and can haul a 4 ton trailer.

Weapons Systems:

• Can mount any of the Cyclone or Silverback's hand held weapons, as well as any ASC heavy weapon on the turret mount. (Weapons damages the same, only the styling is different.)
• Systems of note: Smoke Lances x12

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ACV-77 Guardian

ACV-77 Air Defense Artillery Vehicle

• Born of the old American LAV-AD and the Dutch Fennek, the ACV-77 is a reliable and swift Air Defense vehicle that provides mid-range airspace denial. While not as robust as the UEDF's ADR-04 Defender or as long reaching as the UEDF's SDR-04 Phalanx, the ACV-77 Guardian is able to position and re-position it's missiles and gun at speeds that no Destroid could ever hope to achieve, furthermore, it's hull-down profile makes it far easier to conceal.

Vehicle Type: ACV-77
Class: Air Defense Armored Vehicle
Crew: 2 (Driver and Gunner)
MDC By Location

• Main Body: 350
• Wheels (6): 25
• Turret: 175

Speed: 85mph

Weapons Systems:

• M-256 30mm Gatling Cannon
  • Range: 2.5 miles
  • Damage: 2D6x10 per 20 round burst
  • Payload: 1200 rounds
  • Rate of Fire: Each burst counts as one attack.

• MDS-M-8 "Octos" Medium Range Missile System
  • Range: As per missile. (40 to 50 miles)
  • Damage: As per missile. (2D4x10 to 4D6x10)
  • Payload: 16 Missiles (8 In launcher plus 8 reloads.)
  • Rate of Fire: 1, 2, or 4 at a time.

• Bonuses: +2 to strike with all weapons.
• Systems of Note: Smoke lances x12

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MBT-64 Hoplite

MBT-64 Hoplite Main Battle Tank

• The Hoplite is a wholly redesigned tank based off of the M1A1 Abrams and the later, failed, MBT-62 Dark Knight. Applying the lessons learned over nearly a century of tank and destroid warfare from the heady days of WWI to Mars Base Sera the Hoplite was designed to keep up with the highly mobile battles so common in the day of Battloids and Hovertanks. While any tracked vehicle will be left behind by the more agile Veritechs, the MBT-64 still has a place on the field, able to level direct firepower at distances an Alpha can only attain by the use of missiles.

Vehicle Type: MBT-64
Class: Main Battle Tank
Crew: 2 (Driver and Gunner)
MDC By Location

• Main Body: 600
• Tracks (2): 90
• Turret: 295

Speed: 75mph

Weapons Systems:

• M266 Rheinmetall 120mm Smoothbore Cannon
  • Range: 4.5 miles
  • Damage: 5D10x10
  • Payload: 40 rounds
  • Rate of Fire: Once every other attack.

• EP-227 14.5mm Coaxial Machinegun
  • Range: 4000ft
  • Damage: 1D6x10 per ten round burst.
  • Payload: Unlimited.
  • Note: Basically a stripped down version of the EP-37 slotted into the turret.

• PDM-16 Missile System
  • Range: As Per missile: Usually 5 miles
  • Damage: As per missile: Usually 2D4x10 to 2D6x10
  • Payload: 16

• Pintle Mount
  • May mount any of the UEEF, ASC, Cyclone, or other hand held heavy weapons. Usually mounts either an HRG-70 or Mk.25 Grenade Launcher.

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MV-22L Osprey II

MV-22L Osprey II

• An older design by current standards, the Osprey was just coming into it's own when the SDF-1 made its crash landing. Beset by controversy and numerous mishaps during development, the versatile aircraft cut it's teeth in the sands of Iraq during the late 2000's. With the elements of Robotechnology found aboard the SDF-1 the Osprey found a renewed lease on life. Quickly upgraded, the Osprey joined the UEDF as the paramount Assault Transport, fast, agile, and incredibly flexible the Osprey served with distinction. When the Pioneer Mission departed Earth, it was only fitting that the new Osprey II was taken along.

Vehicle Type: MV-22L Osprey II
Class: Assault Transport
Crew: 4 (Pilot, Copilot, 2 Flight Engineers.)
Troop / Cargo Capacity: 24 (Seated), 30 (Floor Loaded), or 15,000 pounds of cargo

MDC By Location

• Main Body: 275
• Wings: (2): 145
• Tail: 175
• Engine Pods: (2): 125

Speed: 375mph
Altitude: 26,000 ft

Weapons Systems:

• GAU-22 14.5mm Turreted Machinegun
  • Range: 6000ft
  • Damage: 1D6x10+20 per ten round burst.
  • Payload: 750 rounds or 75 bursts.

• Pintle Mount (3)
  • May mount any of the UEEF, ASC, Cyclone, or other hand held heavy weapons. Usually mounts either an HRG-70 or Mk.25 Grenade Launcher. Mounts are located at the rear of the loading ramp and at the two hatches behind the flight deck.

• Chaff and Flare: 15 bundles each.

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