[b]Event Name:[/b] Unveiling of technical readouts for the Wolfram Battle Tank and accompanying modified variants, derived from the STC fragment of a 'modular battle tank' captured by the Imperial Star League during the liberation of Nova Borilia [b]Location:[/b] Datastream broadcast originating from Mars, Sol System, Sector Solar, Segmentum Solar [b]Date:[/b] Initial broadcast started 1.773.850.M30 [b]Parties Involved:[/b] Technical readouts drafted by Cult Mechanicum Artisans, aided by tactical and strategic input from Wolfram of Parrisan and the Imperial Star League. The following is a series of technical readouts and pertinent information regarding the Wolfram Modular Battle Tank, and its accompanying Cult Mechanicum-approved variant models, the designs of which have been influenced with military tactical and strategic input provided by the machine's namesake Primarch, Wolfram of Parrisan, and the Astartes Legion responsible for the recovery of the STC fragment, the Imperial Star League. Note: All production models of the Wolfram Modular Battle Tank incorporate the following: Internal Crew Comms Equipment, External Vox-relay Comms Equipment, Smokescreen Launchers, and a Manually-Operated Searchlight. Let it also be known that the Cult Mechanicum has authorized the Rite of Field Adaption, permitting damaged or unsupportable weaponry to be temporarily replaced with an available alternative resembling one found in a variant model, until a functional version of the original armament can be supplied. [hider=Wolfram Modular Battle Tank] Vehicle Name: Wolfram Modular Battle Tank Forge World of Origin: Mars Known Patterns: I Crew: Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Two Sponson Gunners Powerplant: HL230 V12 Multi-Fuel Weight: 60 Tonnes Length: 7.08m Width: 4.86m Height: 4.42m Ground Clearance: 0.45m Max Speed - On Road: 35kph Max Speed - Off Road: 21kph Main Armament: 120mm Smoothbore Battle Cannon Secondary Armament: Forward Hull-mounted Heavy Bolter Tertiary Armament: Symmetric Sponson-mounted Heavy Bolters on each flank Main Ammunition: 40 Rounds Secondary Ammunition: 600 Rounds Superstructure Thickness: 180mm Hull Thickness: 150mm Gun Mantlet Thickness: 100mm Turret Thickness: 200mm Vehicle Designation: 0427-941-1876-WR657/514 Notes: "This is the stock production model provided by the STC fragment, alongside details essential in constructing the following variants. This model was designed to be a generalist Battle Tank, able to provide armored support for infantry in any situation. The primary power supply, the Hl230 V12 Multi-Fuel Engine is capable of running off of nearly any combustible liquid. Every single armament on the vehicle is able to be exchanged with equivalents from the standard array of Imperial vehicle-borne weaponry, and the overall construction of the tank is simple enough that the stock variant is able to be built on most modernized Imperial worlds, let alone nearly every single Forge World. In essence, this is the perfect tank for a rapidly-expanding military such as the Imperium's." - Wolfram of Parrisan [/hider] [hider=Wolfram Alpha Battle Tank] Vehicle Name: Wolfram Alpha Battle Tank Forge World of Origin: Mars Known Patterns: I Crew: Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Two Sponson Gunners Powerplant: HL230 V12 Multi-Fuel Weight: 63 Tonnes Length: 7.08m Width: 4.86m Height: 4.42m Ground Clearance: 0.45m Max Speed - On Road: 34kph Max Speed - Off Road: 24kph Main Armament: Conquerer Light Battle Cannon with Co-Axial Storm Bolter Secondary Armament: Forward Hull-mounted Heavy Bolter Tertiary Armament: Symmetric Sponson-mounted Heavy Bolters on each flank Main Ammunition: 46 Rounds Secondary Ammunition: 1000 Rounds Superstructure Thickness: 180mm Hull Thickness: 150mm Gun Mantlet Thickness: 100mm Turret Thickness: 200mm Vehicle Designation: 0427-941-2002-WR0085 Notes: "The Alpha Variant is intended for use by the Tank Commander of an armored squadron of Wolfram tanks, specifically ones consisting of the stock model, but the modular design can allow the tank to adopt the sponsons of whatever variant they might be commanding. The lighter cannon coupled with the co-axial tracer gun ensure more accurate firing, as well as providing a line of sight to the target for the others in the squad. The smaller ammunition caliber for the Conquerer Light Battle Cannon not only allows a larger ammo supply for the secondary ammunition, but also enables the inclusion of command-level vox-relay equipment. The lighter gun also allows for faster movement when travelling off-road. All in all, its a quality universal command tank." - Wolfram of Parrisan [/hider] [hider=Wolfram Lupus Tank Hunter] Vehicle Name: Wolfram Lupus Tank Hunter Forge World of Origin: Mars Known Patterns: I Crew: Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Two Sponson Gunners Powerplant: HL230 V12 Multi-Fuel Weight: 63 Tonnes Length: 7.08m Width: 4.86m Height: 4.42m Ground Clearance: 0.45m Max Speed - On Road: 32kph Max Speed - Off Road: 19kph Main Armament: Vanquisher Anti-Armor Battle Cannon Secondary Armament: Forward Hull-mounted Lascannon Tertiary Armament: Symmetric Sponson-mounted Lascannons on each flank Main Ammunition: 28 Rounds Secondary Ammunition: Unlimited, Drawn from the vehicle's power supply. Superstructure Thickness: 180mm Hull Thickness: 150mm Gun Mantlet Thickness: 100mm Turret Thickness: 200mm Vehicle Designation: 0427-941-1880-WR0066 Notes: "The Wolfram Lupus is the quintessential Tank Hunter model in the lineup. The Vanquisher Battle Cannon fires a specialized anti-tank round capable of penetrating the armor of even certain Titan classes, but in a pinch can also utilize the 120mm round of the standard Battle Cannon. However, the cannon suffers from a lower fire rate, and so is supplemented by a trio of lascannon mounts to assist with multiple targets. The most common deployment of these vehicles is in dedicated anti-tank formations, affectionately nicknamed "wolfpacks" by many of the crewmen involved. These formations traverse the flanks of the battle, picking off enemy armor columns. If logistical issues with the specialized ammunition arise, consider replacing the cannon with the twin-linked lascannon setup found on the Wolfram Geri as an approved battlefield conversion." - Wolfram of Parrisan [/hider] [hider=Wolfram Lycan Siege Tank] Vehicle Name: Wolfram Lycan Siege Tank Forge World of Origin: Mars Known Patterns: I Crew: Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Two Sponson Gunners Powerplant: HL230 V12 Multi-Fuel Weight: 62 Tonnes Length: 7.08m Width: 4.86m Height: 4.42m Ground Clearance: 0.45m Max Speed - On Road: 28kph Max Speed - Off Road: 17kph Main Armament: Demolisher Siege Battle Cannon Secondary Armament: Forward Hull-mounted Multi-Melta Tertiary Armament: Symmetric Sponson-mounted Multi-Meltas on each flank Main Ammunition: 25 Rounds Secondary Ammunition: Unlimited, Drawn from the vehicle's power supply. Superstructure Thickness: 200mm Hull Thickness: 180mm Gun Mantlet Thickness: 120mm Turret Thickness: 200mm Vehicle Designation: 0427-941-1877-WR0297 Notes: "The Wolfram Lycan is a dedicated anti-fortification vehicle, designed to act as a battering ram to bring down even the most stubborn and enduring of enemy fortifications. The heavy Demolisher Siege Battle Cannon is an overwhelming gun, and easily the largest the chassis of the Wolfram tank can mount. As such, the vehicle is much slower due to the gun and its ammunition, and therefore should be brought to bear during a siege or other assault on urban and fortified locations. The triple Multi-Melta arrangement is designed to supplement this anti-fortification doctrine by cutting swaths through both enemy-occupied buildings and counter-attacks alike. Ultimately, this is not a tank meant for mobile operations, it is one that should be kept in reserve until an assault on an enemy stronghold is to be prepared, where it can be the battering ram that opens the door for the greater forces." - Wolfram of Parrisan [/hider] [hider=Wolfram Cerberus Anti-Biomass Tank] Vehicle Name: Wolfram Cerberus Anti-Biomass Tank Forge World of Origin: Mars Known Patterns: I Crew: Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Two Sponson Gunners Powerplant: HL230 V12 Multi-Fuel Weight: 62 Tonnes Length: 7.08m Width: 4.86m Height: 4.42m Ground Clearance: 0.45m Max Speed - On Road: 28kph Max Speed - Off Road: 17kph Main Armament: Eradicator Nova Battle Cannon Secondary Armament: Forward Hull-mounted Heavy Flamer Tertiary Armament: Symmetric Sponson-mounted Heavy Flamers on each flank Main Ammunition: 25 Rounds Secondary Ammunition: 30 Promethium Canisters Superstructure Thickness: 200mm Hull Thickness: 180mm Gun Mantlet Thickness: 120mm Turret Thickness: 200mm Vehicle Designation: 0427-941-1877-WR0111 Notes: "The Wolfram Cerberus is, frankly, a horrifying weapon. The Eradicator cannon fires an irradiated cannon shell that explodes in a small-scale nuclear detonation, annihilating the animate and inanimate alike. Coupled with the trio of Heavy Flamers, and this tank becomes anathema to nearly all biological life on the field of battle. As such, the recommendation is that this tank be reserved almost exclusively for battles against nonhuman forces. In particular, the Cerberus has been shown to prove sufficiently effective against Ork Greenskin hordes, not only destroying their troops, but the reproductive spores expelled upon their death as well. The prime danger in using this tank is that the nuclear-charged munitions, coupled with the large replacement canisters of promethium fuel for the flamers, makes this vehicle a moving deathtrap if something causes it to detonate. Take caution when utilizing the Wolfram Cerberus in any capacity." - Wolfram of Parrisan. [/hider] [hider=Wolfram Fenrir Skirmisher Tank] Vehicle Name: Wolfram Fenrir Skirmisher Tank Forge World of Origin: Mars Known Patterns: I Crew: Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Two Sponson Gunners Powerplant: HL230 V12 Multi-Fuel Weight: 60 Tonnes Length: 7.08m Width: 4.86m Height: 4.42m Ground Clearance: 0.45m Max Speed - On Road: 35kph Max Speed - Off Road: 21kph Main Armament: Exterminator Twin-Linked Autocannon Secondary Armament: Forward Hull-mounted Heavy Bolter Tertiary Armament: Symmetric Sponson-mounted Heavy Bolters on each flank Main Ammunition: 500 Rounds Secondary Ammunition: 1000 Rounds Superstructure Thickness: 180mm Hull Thickness: 150mm Gun Mantlet Thickness: 100mm Turret Thickness: 200mm Vehicle Designation: 0427-941-1876-WR1643 Notes: "This variant is built for smaller battles, where armored support is still a valuable asset, but enemy resistance is expected to consist chiefly of infantry and light vehicles. The twin autocannons are the chief showcase of this, allowing the tank to levy overwhelming fire upon both infantry units and light armor support, and even aircraft if the main gunner feels daring and confident enough in their accuracy. The Exterminator turret can quickly be removed in place of a standard Battle Cannon if the need for heavier support arises, easily making this the most economical variant of the Wolfram Battle Tank." - Wolfram of Parrisan [/hider] [hider=Wolfram Howler Anti-Infantry Tank] Vehicle Name: Wolfram Howler Anti-Infantry Tank Forge World of Origin: Mars Known Patterns: I Crew: Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Two Sponson Gunners Powerplant: HL230 V12 Multi-Fuel Weight: 60 Tonnes Length: 7.08m Width: 4.86m Height: 4.42m Ground Clearance: 0.45m Max Speed - On Road: 35kph Max Speed - Off Road: 21kph Main Armament: Punisher Gatling Cannon Secondary Armament: Forward Hull-mounted Heavy Bolter Tertiary Armament: Symmetric Sponson-mounted Heavy Bolters on each flank Main Ammunition: 5000 Rounds Secondary Ammunition: 1000 Rounds Superstructure Thickness: 180mm Hull Thickness: 150mm Gun Mantlet Thickness: 100mm Turret Thickness: 200mm Vehicle Designation: 0427-941-1876-WR0920 Notes: "The ultimate anti-infantry tank. The triple Heavy Bolters and the rapid-firing Punisher Gatling Cannon will chew through even the largest swarms of enemy forces with little trouble, but is almost utterly ineffectual against anything else. In trench warfare, its the perfect for a grinding counter-attack to cut swaths through the enemy line infantry. If paired with the Wolfram Cerberus, Greenskin hordes will cease to exist. In a fight where armor is a certainty however, this tank cannot stand on its own. And the sheer amount of ammunition this vehicle utilizes will put a strain on even the hardiest of supply lines if overused or relied upon too much. If you need to cut down foes on foot, this is the tank to call upon." - Wolfram of Parrisan [/hider] [hider=Wolfram Geri Laser Destroyer] Vehicle Name: Wolfram Geri Laser Destroyer Forge World of Origin: Mars Known Patterns: I Crew: Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Two Sponson Gunners Powerplant: HL230 V12 Multi-Fuel Weight: 60 Tonnes Length: 7.08m Width: 4.86m Height: 4.42m Ground Clearance: 0.45m Max Speed - On Road: 35kph Max Speed - Off Road: 21kph Main Armament: Annihilator Twin-Linked Lascannon Secondary Armament: Forward Hull-mounted Lascannon Tertiary Armament: Symmetric Sponson-mounted Lascannons Main Ammunition: Unlimited, Drawn from the vehicle's power supply Secondary Ammunition: Unlimited, Drawn from the vehicle's power supply Superstructure Thickness: 180mm Hull Thickness: 150mm Gun Mantlet Thickness: 100mm Turret Thickness: 200mm Vehicle Designation: 0427-941-1876-WR5643 Notes: "While there may appear to be some overlap between this tank and the Lupus variant, the usage of five lascannons gives this tank an anti-fortification element the Lupus simply lacks. This tank is the knockout uppercut when going up against heavily-defended positions, able to obliterate nearly any opposing armor or structure in the end. The usage of pure energy weapons also eliminates the need for ammunition resupply, with the rechargeable power packs able to be restored to full capacity in transit between combat deployments. However, this is one of the two most expensive variants to produce, as the pure energy focus puts a strain on maintenance and repairs. The Geri variant is best used as the core of a varied and broad squadron of Wolfram variants, in the end." - Wolfram of Parrisan. [/hider] [hider=Wolfram Freki Plasma Tank] Vehicle Name: Wolfram Freki Plasma Tank Forge World of Origin: Mars Known Patterns: I Crew: Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Two Sponson Gunners Powerplant: HL230 V12 Multi-Fuel Weight: 60 Tonnes Length: 7.08m Width: 4.86m Height: 4.42m Ground Clearance: 0.45m Max Speed - On Road: 35kph Max Speed - Off Road: 21kph Main Armament: Executioner Plasma Cannon Secondary Armament: Forward Hull-mounted Plasma Cannon Tertiary Armament: Symmetric Sponson-mounted Plasma Cannons on each flank Main Ammunition: 10 Photonic Fuel Cells Secondary Ammunition: 30 Small Photonic Fuel Cells Superstructure Thickness: 180mm Hull Thickness: 150mm Gun Mantlet Thickness: 100mm Turret Thickness: 200mm Vehicle Designation: 0427-941-1876-WR2243 Notes: "Easily the most expensive variant of the Wolfram tank, the Wolfram Freki model is a destructive force to be reckoned with for any foe. The explosive molten plasma projectiles will vaporize nearly anything they come into contact with, and can chew holes through buildings and enemy armor alike. The drawback is the volatile nature of the weapons themselves, with the risk of overcharging the plasma weapons potentially leaving the tank critically damaged and unarmed, or even destroyed. The weapons will also strain supply and maintenance, as they're one of the most expensive vehicle armaments the Imperium has available. If money and resources are no object, and the enemy needs to be hit with overwhelming fire at all costs, this is one of the best generalists tanks we have." - Wolfram of Parrisan [/hider]