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2-10 WEAPONS LOADED ON THE VT
270mm RIFLE
This weapon fires low-trajectory armour-piercing ammunition.
200mm ASSAULT RIFLE
Although its range is limited, the rapid self-loading system
promises the highest rapid-fire capability.
270mm ASSAULT RIFLE
With a maximum of 5-round rapid-fire action, this weapon has
plenty of destructive power to serve as the main anti-VT weapon.
However, compared with other models of the same generation, its
range is relatively short.
315mm TWIN RIFLE
This weapon fires two armour-piercing bullets simultaneously.
315mm RAPID FIRE RIFLE
With its three-round burst capability, this weapon has a higher
rapid-fire efficiency than a normal rifle.
355mm RAPID FIRE RIFLE
With its three-round burst capability, this weapon has a higher
rapid-fire efficiency than a normal rifle.
320mm SNIPER RIFLE
This weapon is designed to take out targets from a great distance.
It has a greater range of fire than a normal rifle.
AK19-4A RECOILESS RIFLE
This gun fires high-explosive shells. It is lightweight and has
approximately the same firepower as the rifle. However, due to
the ammunition’s slow rate of velocity, it is relatively easy for the
enemy to evade it.
AK19-77 RECOILESS RIFLE
This gun fires high-explosive shells loaded with contact fuses. The
ammunition will explode and inflict damage even if it is not a
direct hit.
315mm SMOOTH BORE GUN
This weapon fires low-trajectory APFSDS ammunition. It also has
a longer range of fire, compared to the rifle.
2-3 VT TYPES
VTs are categorised by type based on their weight. There are
light, middle, and heavy types.
1. Light VTs
This is a model where the main focus is on mobility. It has
been developed for use in situations where you are chasing
after an enemy that is running away or for attacking enemy
bases after their main firepower has been destroyed. Light
VTs are capable of being transported by air and have been
designed to be dropped into key drop spots. They can be
essential for air assaults on bases.
2. Middle VTs
The average middle class operation VTs used as the main
firepower in the Special Panzer Division. One of their main
characteristics is that while they maintain a balance of
firepower and strong armour, they are agile and can move
quickly. Of the three types of VTs, this one is the most
numerous. This VT has the most variation possibilities
through add-on armour and weapons.
3. Heavy VTs
VTs with heavy armour and great firepower. They have less
movement than light or middle level VTs. With their heavy
firepower and armour, these VTs are mainly used to protect
key locations and bases.
2-4 MOVEMENT
The average movement of middle level VTs is 100 kilometres per
hour. They can move a maximum distance of 205 kilometres from
the hangar. These basic values can change based on maintenance
of parts, topography, and pilot’s ability.
The balancer, which controls the stability of the leg unit, affects
the movement of the VT. This ability is displayed in points. The
higher the balancer points, the more stability your VT will have.
2-5 FUEL TANK AND SPARE TANKS
A fixed fuel tank is loaded on the main body unit. The fuel
capacity of the tank differs with the type of tank used. The M-7
Decider VT (main force for the Pacific Rim Forces) has a capacity
of about 6000 gallons and can operate for about 5 minutes per
tank.
Some VTs have spare tanks that can increase operating time. The
amount of spare tanks on a VT differs depending on the VT type,
but on average a VT will only have one or two spare tanks.
A spare tank has a capacity of 6000 gallons.
By pressing the
Tank Detach button
on the main console you can
release your extra fuel tanks and lighten your VT speed,
increasing mobility. If you use up a spare fuel tank, make sure
you detach it quickly.
2-6 FUEL CONSUMPTION AND ESTIMATED
MOVEMENT TIME
You can refuel any fuel that has been used in battle by issuing a
request for a re-supply. If you are in a situation where you cannot
be re-supplied and you run out of fuel, there is the possibility
that your VT could be marooned.
In order to prevent such situations, pre-battle briefing will have
an estimated amount of movement time. Think about the amount
of necessary movement for each battle and then decide the
amount of spare fuel tanks that will be necessary.
The most fuel-efficient gear for the VT is 3rd gear, which offers
the best standard movement and speed while the VT is patrolling.
You can extend your amount of movement time by reducing the
number of times you do slidesteps and other such moves which
guzzle fuel.
2-7 DEFENSIVE ARMOUR
The VT’s defensive power is known as its “armour resistance.” A
gauge on the control panel shows four different levels of
resistance. Each time the VT is hit, it will take damage and the
gauge will decrease. As this decreases the pilot will be at risk. If
the gauge falls to danger levels a warning will be displayed. You
should either back off from battle or consider ejecting as soon as
possible. (For more on ejecting see sections 4-19 to 4-21.) You are
able to add additional armour to your VT depending on its type.
2-8 MAIN WEAPON AND SUB WEAPON
VT weapons are divided into main and sub categories. These
should be considered different to standard weapons. Basically,
main weapons are mounted onto the arm units of the VT, whereas
sub weapons are mounted on other areas. You can determine the
weapon type based on the location that weapon is mounted on.
Weapons are not categorised by strength.
2-9 MAXIMUM WEAPON WEIGHT ALLOWANCE
VT weapons should be considered to be options. Some weapons
can be used for any VT type, but others differ depending on
which VT they are attached to. You can choose three of each sub
and main weapon type. The weight in weapons that can be loaded
differs depending on the VT type. The maximum weapons weight
allowance (the total amount of weight in weapons that the VT is
capable of carrying) is displayed to help you choose.
a270mm RIFLE