The following represents a simple robotic gun platform . See the thread on self propelled machinegun at:
http://www.travellerrpg.com/cgi-bin/Trav/CotI/Discuss/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=000143;p=1
Thanks to Colin for the term "GunDog"
The first gundogs are introduced at TL8. They are simple armed an armored robots meant to provide heavy weapons support to light infantry formations, as well a to do scouting, guard duty and other simple or high risk tasts. With there there rather (initially) primitive computers, they require an operator trained in robot operation to maximum effectiveness. They are able to accept voice commands, radio commands and simple hand signals. In addition, they can be operated via remote control using a simple secure link controller.
The following represents a very early gundog. More advanced versions feature more advanced weapons, and hace a higher degree of autonomy.
URP: 8160-50-D4004-H003
TL8 Cost: Cr163,308
The gundog has a 350L armored chassis (combat armor equivilant) powered by a 70Kw fuel cell. On board fuel provides for 286 hours (approx 12 days) of continuous operation. And additional 102 liters of internal storage is available for ammunition. Mobility is provided by four legs, allowing the robot to operate in almost any terrain.
The Gundog is equipped with Dual optical sensors, one mounted in a forward sponson 'head' that can swivel over 220 degrees and the other on a dorsal weapons turret. The optics include telephoto, light intensification and passive infrared. There are also two audio senors with enhanced sensitivity and a Voder for communicating with the operators.
Additional equipment includes a high intensity spotlight, power interface, brain interface, program interface, radio (5km), extensive ECM, obscuration device, and video recorder.
The chassis, aside from being armored, is shock buffered, insulated and includes electronic circuit protection. The chassis is fitted with power take-off, a tow hook and provision for tying on gear or for carrying a litter for casualty evacuation.
Two weapons are normally fitted. A 40mm auto RAM grenade launcher is mounted in the 'head' and fed from an internal magazine of 150 rounds. A heavy machinegun is placed in a dorsal turret that can rotate 360 degrees and is fed from internal stores - typically 500 rounds. If an LMG is fitted, the ammunition store is increased to 1000 rounds. Powered loading ports allow the gundog to be reloaded quickly.
Because one set of sensors is mounted coaxial to the MG, the gundog can fire the MG without exposing any other part of itself except the turret.
A simple linear processor supports the following applications.
Close Combat-1
Grenade Launcher-1
Machinegun-1
Infantry Ground Combat-1
The gundog normally replaces at GPMP, and the Gunner and assistant gunner become operator and back-up operator. Gundog operators will normally have robot operation-1. Mechanical, electronics, and heavy weapons skills are also useful.
http://www.travellerrpg.com/cgi-bin/Trav/CotI/Discuss/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=000143;p=1
Thanks to Colin for the term "GunDog"
The first gundogs are introduced at TL8. They are simple armed an armored robots meant to provide heavy weapons support to light infantry formations, as well a to do scouting, guard duty and other simple or high risk tasts. With there there rather (initially) primitive computers, they require an operator trained in robot operation to maximum effectiveness. They are able to accept voice commands, radio commands and simple hand signals. In addition, they can be operated via remote control using a simple secure link controller.
The following represents a very early gundog. More advanced versions feature more advanced weapons, and hace a higher degree of autonomy.
URP: 8160-50-D4004-H003
TL8 Cost: Cr163,308
The gundog has a 350L armored chassis (combat armor equivilant) powered by a 70Kw fuel cell. On board fuel provides for 286 hours (approx 12 days) of continuous operation. And additional 102 liters of internal storage is available for ammunition. Mobility is provided by four legs, allowing the robot to operate in almost any terrain.
The Gundog is equipped with Dual optical sensors, one mounted in a forward sponson 'head' that can swivel over 220 degrees and the other on a dorsal weapons turret. The optics include telephoto, light intensification and passive infrared. There are also two audio senors with enhanced sensitivity and a Voder for communicating with the operators.
Additional equipment includes a high intensity spotlight, power interface, brain interface, program interface, radio (5km), extensive ECM, obscuration device, and video recorder.
The chassis, aside from being armored, is shock buffered, insulated and includes electronic circuit protection. The chassis is fitted with power take-off, a tow hook and provision for tying on gear or for carrying a litter for casualty evacuation.
Two weapons are normally fitted. A 40mm auto RAM grenade launcher is mounted in the 'head' and fed from an internal magazine of 150 rounds. A heavy machinegun is placed in a dorsal turret that can rotate 360 degrees and is fed from internal stores - typically 500 rounds. If an LMG is fitted, the ammunition store is increased to 1000 rounds. Powered loading ports allow the gundog to be reloaded quickly.
Because one set of sensors is mounted coaxial to the MG, the gundog can fire the MG without exposing any other part of itself except the turret.
A simple linear processor supports the following applications.
Close Combat-1
Grenade Launcher-1
Machinegun-1
Infantry Ground Combat-1
The gundog normally replaces at GPMP, and the Gunner and assistant gunner become operator and back-up operator. Gundog operators will normally have robot operation-1. Mechanical, electronics, and heavy weapons skills are also useful.
