Neodurum Infantry-Fighting-Vehicle
The Neodurum IFV is a light platform in use by The Tyrralorean Defense Initiative. The vehicle itself is most commonly seen in its standard Infantry-Fighting-Vehicle variation, however, the TDI has found many uses for its relatively small hull, such as scout craft, light artillery platforms, ambulances, to anti-air emplacements, troop and/or cargo transports, and just about everything in between; the Neodurum has reliably served the TDI in some model or variation every since its founding. Described below is the Mk4 combat variant, which features P.U.L.S.E-Lift technology, Veluvium armoring, and a Neodessius main auto-cannon.
Power Generation
1 Small-land sized P.U.L.S.E Engine.
Propulsion
2 Undercarriage P.U.L.S.E-Lift arrays.
Weapons & Armament
1 Turreted Neodessius 50mm Auto-cannon. 1 Underslung, coaxial, twinned, Spitfire 20mm gun. 2 Rear-mounted, rotational, Barrage 80mm mortars. 1 Front-mounted, twinned, semi-turreted, Spitfire 20mm gun. 3 Turreted, twinned, Spitfire 20mm guns.
Armor and defense
60mm of sloped, Veluvium frontal armor. 45mm of sloped, Veluvium flank armor. 50mm of sloped, Veluvium rear armor. High-powered P.U.L.S.E Energy Shielding and projectile deflection, with blast shielding capability. Drone-mounted defensive laser array for shooting down shield-piercing projectiles.
Communication Tools & Systems
Full radio-communications suite.
Sensors
Full visual, infrared, and night-vision suites. Full laser-targeting suite. Full motion sensor array.
Additional & auxiliary systems
One 2,000 gallon (757 L), P.U.L.S.E Liquid tank with integrated leak prevention. Full, automatic fire-suppression suite with segmented fire shielding for separate compartments. Full recoil dampening suite for the turreted P.U.L.S.E. main cannon. Drone-bay consisting of holding and launching manifolds for the TDI-Flying Scout Drone-1's. Smoke-based countermeasures.
Nickname
"Ol'-Reliable"
Motto
"This armor has served this nation on its own for thousands of years. Think you can outlast us?"
Manufacturer
Owning Organization
Price
3.6 million Sanctums
Rarity
Very Common
Width
12' (3.6m)
Length
23' (7m)
Height
12' (3.6m)
Weight
58 tons (58,930kg)
Speed
Top speed: 68 mph (109kph)
Complement / Crew
Due to automation, the vehicle only requires a crew of 3: 1 driver, 1 commander, 1 gunner
Cargo & Passenger Capacity
The vehicle can carry up to ten additional passengers and all of their equipment. The vehicle also carries 6 TDI-Flying Scout Drone-1's for various information based purposes.
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Author's Notes
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