Restricted Vehicle Destrier-class Walker

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DESTRIER-CLASS MEDIUM WALKER

AFFILIATION
Open Market

MANUFACTURER
Kuat Drive Yards

CLASS
Combat walker

ROLE
Multirole

COMPOSITION
Duranium and durasteel

DIMENSIONS
Height - 9.2 meters

CREW
1-2

PASSENGER CAPACITY
N/A

CARGO CAPACITY
180 kilograms

HANGAR CAPACITY
N/A

CONSUMABLES
4 days

SPEED/MANEUVERABILITY
The Destrier-class walker has a top speed of 76 kph on level terrain and decent maneuvering characteristics.

ARMAMENT

• Medium repeating laser cannon (mounted on the left cheek, vertical traverse)
• 1x concussion missile launcher (mounted on the right cheek, vertical traverse. 3x missiles in magazine)

EQUIPMENT

• 1x TACDIS-3 tactical display
• 1x nose-mounted IR spotlight
• 1x long-range comm system
• 1x computerized navigation system
• 1x short-range sensor system
• 2x smoke dischargers
• 1x docking ring with integrated docking tube
• 1x emergency flare launcher

DESCRIPTION​

After the success of the Theta-class walker, Kuat Drive Yards decided to capitalize on the situation by creating another type of walker for smaller groups. They turned to a design that had been created as a hypothetical 'trainer' for the Theta class, and after refining the design, the design evolved into the Destrier-class (usually just called the Destrier) walker. As a jack-of-all-trades vehicle, the Destrier can perform most combat tasks but is inferior at all of them compared to most walkers made specifically for that purpose. It is slower than the AT-ST, less powerful than the AT-AT, and can be downed by concentrated heavy blaster fire (such as from an E-Web.) However, it is relatively cheap and very reliable. Another issue is that the gun must stop for two seconds after every ten-second burst to avoid overheating. The interior layout is simple: the gunner sits in the back, with the comm and TACDIS in front of him, as well as the casemate and gun controls. Directly in front of the gunner's station is the driver, who controls the legs of the walker. It is possible to operate all the systems from one position. However, that is merely for redundancy and not recommended. The Destrier also has an unusual feature: when knocked out, the walker discharges a single flare straight up into the sky. Taking a page from the Theta-class' book, the Destrier also has a docking ring for easy transport. The Destrier is also capable of operating in space. Despite the many drawbacks, Destriers are seeing increased use among smaller paramilitary groups, especially alongside their larger cousins, the Theta-class Assault Walker.

LEGALITY​

Restricted. The Destrier class is, without doubt, a military vehicle, and thus, it is very difficult for any civilian to possess it, and it requires a license. Even then, the walker is subject to increased scrutiny by authorities.

INTENT​

The goal is to create a (relatively) cheap walker that can be owned and operated by smaller factions and a sister design to the Theta class.

RESTRICTIONS​

The Destrier-class walker is a heavy military vehicle capable of decimating entire squads of infantry and even light vehicles. Thus, this vehicle cannot be owned by individual characters and can only be acquired as a faction asset.

 

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