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Rotunda

Armament:

1 Amdecker 300 Large Laser

1 Holly SRM 2

Manufacturer:    Buhallin Military Products

   Location:    (Unknown)

Communications System:    SP/2 HAYOT

Targeting & Tracking System: Hanover Sight 3000-A-K-P

Overview:

         The Rotunda RND-J-111 is essentially a self sufficient home and fighting vehicle for its one-person crew. It can operate for extended periods of time with little maintenance or other support. Its fusion power plant gives it unlimited range, allowing it to fill the role of scouting and recon duty for the Star League on Periphery worlds.
         What separates the Rotunda from many Star League scout vehicles is that it is designed for a single driver/gunner who is not tied to the apron strings of a support crew. These sturdy vehicles usually operate in large numbers behind enemy lines. Their primary purpose is to monitor enemy communications and troop movements, but they have enough firepower and speed to create havoc. In this role, as raider/recon vehicle, the Rotunda is in a class by itself.

Capabilities:

       The designers at Buhallin Military Products produced two models before the J-111 series. the J-100 Series, introduced in 2717, lacked a sturdy suspension system and needed frequent maintenance. The J-110 resolved the suspension difficulties, with only subtle changes in armor placement and engine shielding. The J-111 is a breakthrough in the technology of armored scouting vehicles.
         The single-man Rotunda maximizes the comfort of the driver. It has ample storage for several week's worth of food and water, as well as all necessary tools and equipment for survival. A portable stove, tent, and survival gear are standard on the Rotunda. The cockpit can carry a passenger, but extra gear or the driver's personal effects often fill this space.
         The sleek Rotunda often shows up on identification profiles as a civilian ICE transport instead of an armored scout car. Many 'Mechs manufactured since 2735 have modified their programming to recognize the Rotunda, but there are still large numbers of 'Mechs that cannot.
         The control and cockpit components protect the driver in combat, but this placement prevents quick entry and exit from the cockpit.
         The RND-J-111 carries a Holly SRM-2 pack and an Amdecker 300 large laser. The Holly system is one of the best-known and most-trusted missile systems ever created. The Amdecker 300 large laser is less known, and some technicians have difficulty repairing the equipment. Drivers say the weapon sometimes generates heat unpredictably and thus causes difficulties in monitoring and adequately venting it. This heat buildup can damage the weapon and its mounting, forcing early maintenance. Still, the system is respected for its accuracy.

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Type/Model:	Rotunda
Mass:	20 tons

Equipment:		Items	Mass
Internal Structure:	8 pts Standard	0	2.00
Engine:	160 Fusion	0	6.00
Shielding & Trans Equip:		0	3.00
Cruise MP:	9
Flank MP:	14
Heat Sinks:	10 Single	0	.00
Cockpit & Controls:		0	1.00
Crew:	2 Members	0	.00
Armor Factor:	18 pts Ferro-Fibrous	2	1.00

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		Internal	Armor
		Structure	Value
	Front:	2	6
	Left / Right Sides:	2	4/4
	Rear:	2	4

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Weapons & Equipment:	Loc	Heat	Ammo	Items	Mass
1 Large Laser	Front	8		1	5.00
1 SRM 2	Front	0	50	2	2.00
TOTALS:		8		5	20.00
Items & Tons Left:				4	.00

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Calculated Factors:
Total Cost:	440,367 C-Bills
Battle Value:	341
Cost per BV:	1,291.4
Weapon Value:	46 / 46 (Ratio = .13 / .13)
Damage Factors:	SRDmg = 9; MRDmg = 5; LRDmg = 0
BattleForce2:	MP: 9,   Armor/Structure: 0 / 1
	Damage PB/M/L: 1/1/-,   Overheat: 0
	Class: GL,   Point Value: 3