History variational tanks

[Mit]

History variational tanks
Recording a lecture delivered by Major (Retired) «UN spacy» Vladimir Bachmeier for the cadets of the Military Academy "Sun Tzu" in the year 02/18/2055

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Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. Today's lecture on military affairs will be devoted to the history of the development of "land" part of our forces, more precisely, "transforming tanks." These combat vehicles have come a long way from the first prototypes to the latest modern models, has repeatedly proved its indispensability and efficiency even in the current era of space wars. But first things first…

The collapse of the alien spaceship, codenamed «SDF-1", in the South Ataria at the end of the 20th century completely changed the human`s idea of ​​the universe. The undisputed fact of the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence, no less than human inclined to fight and great technology, whose level in many times surpasses our best achievements, opened the way to the real space exploration.

However, the temptation to use the newly acquired power to gain absolute power over the world proved too much - the last superpower and its allies have tried to monopolize the treasures of "Star Wanderer".

In contrast this dictation, was created by "Alliance" of states, seeking to change the status quo and achieve real "United Nations".

This confrontation has become the source of a string of local conflicts and regional wars. But the war is not in vain called "the engine of progress" and "Unification War" have contributed to the rapid adaptation of aliens "over technology" in various fields, in particular on military equipment. In addition to the rapid modernization of weapons and protection systems as well as power plants of traditional military hardware, appeared and a new class of combat vehicles.

At first, it was a reworking of alien combat exoskeletons in combat robots that are suitable for use in human beings. Although these works were successfully completed, any applied research questions, such as transport, the tactics they use and pilot training... An original solution to the problems was the amazing "transformation technology" found in «SDF-1" and allowed to combine the best qualities of classic military and robotics.

Why such an unusual approach led in the case of fighter you know from previous lectures, and now look at the evolution of armored vehicles.

Edited March 2, 2016 by Mit

[Mit]

1) 2000s / 2010s were a time of variational design concepts and technology development of entire series of unique and unusual prototypes, designed to define the limits of the effective use and application of the new tactics of combat vehicles.

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The first samples were more like a tank with legs than real "transformers", but a reliable wheel undercarriage and the highest throughput, unique maneuverability, excellent stability and equipment of heavy weapons, combined with a fairly simple operation and the use of "over technology" made them an excellent and inexpensive alternative to conventional tanks.

The chassis of the mecha-tanks, consisting of a combination of wheels on the foam rubber and mechanical legs allowed this type of combat vehicles to develop a high speed, and even buoyancy, keeping mobility even in case of damage of one of the "legs", as well as to use a very unusual tactical techniques to example, jumping or movement in the side.

The uninhabited gun turret such hybrids has a modular structure that allows, in accordance with the combat mission, it is easy to replace the weapons and equipment, and is controlled by a helmet-mounted sight.

The crew, thanks to automation driven to two people, located in the body in a special armored compartment, provide them with additional protection.

These mek-tanks entered history as the "Quad." Although the "Quad" quickly become obsolete, they are proof, if the viability of the idea of changeable "combat walkers." I emphasize that a similar system of four pillars used on variable submarines "Oсtos".

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Further development of the class "variational tanks" was due to the full development of variable machine capable of switching between a tank and robot forms, combining their best features.

At a certain stage, designers are faced with the problem of choosing the optimal configuration variants, resulting in, a number of quite interesting model, but in the end settled on the most simple and effective system.

Given the many advantages mek over the classic machine and already existing strengths in bipedal technology, the developers decided to make a "foot" basis of the wheel bearing, and "hands" additional armor on the body in the mode of the tank and the suspension of arms in the form of robots, built weapons established in the form of a rotary turrets and scabbard on his shoulder, and the cockpit placed in the "head".

In fact, it was no longer a hybrid tank and robot, but a meha with an alternative travel mode. Which, incidentally, played a positive role in the melee range.

In addition, the prototype implemented well proven self-healing traffic control technology - its essence lies in the fact that the on-board computer can determine the damage received by the various elements of the design mechanism and correct operation of the remaining elements of the whole so as to completely restore control. Also in this mecha it has perfected a system of automated fire control and distribution of defeats the purpose.

Although the prototype and was, in fact, just a demonstrator concept, but a good combination of "over technology" and the simple constructive solutions allow to use it as laboratory and training machines.

[Mit]

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Test samples of serial combat models have a number of specific design features - asymmetry of the body, the one-eyed sensor unit, the cockpit in the chest and unusual shape turrets.

All these features have been associated with the search for optimal solutions in power plants, reservations, sensor systems and weapons. In fact, this series of bellows not find two similar machines. However, there is a common feature - a small solid-fuel motors acting compensators in the transformation - induced increase in the number of armor, weapons and equipment, and thus the increase in weight of the machine.

Optimize the use of these tactics and "variational tanks", for example, after data collection in the tests and analyze, designers came to the conclusion that the creation of a common platform for the weapons to be more effective than the creation of highly specialized machinery.

Incidentally, an interesting story associated with the occurrence of the code name for them - being, in many respects, "Valkyrie`s" antipodes, they have made a lasting impression on "VF" project manager and that, being a fan of Norse mythology, he decided to name it in honor of the mighty giants - "Thurs". At the time of launch in mass production is the informal name has stuck and came in the name of the production model.

In field trials, these "variational tanks" for the first time took part in the actual fighting, and very successfully.

[Mit]

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"VT-07 Thurs" the first production combat vehicle of the series "variation of tanks." Robust wheel base allows you to move at high speed and considerable distance, saving legs resource, and a simple transformation scheme of the two regimes allow the elimination of additional equipment and special equipment for transportation of mecha, as well as apply hand-like robot manipulators for non-core tasks, replacing, if necessary, engineering equipment.

The possibility to change the height of the profile and the benefits of anthropomorphic design played a positive role in the flexibility of tactical use of VT, for example, they could keep shooting from the corner or under the cover of a low building. A good armor scheme on the basis of "movable frame" and divided the internal volume provided high survivability of the combat vehicle and the catapult was provided for the pilot.

A large number of diverse arms mounted with the calculation of the maximum power of the fire at liberty "hands", combined with the latest computer systems allowed one pilot to fire at several targets in different directions, including back. System equipment weapons and equipment had a modular basis and makes it easy to re-equip VT under any specific task. In addition to the built-in weapons and had attachments for manipulators in the form of assault rifles and grenades.

This model was equipped with a "brass knuckles" for the melee.

First, they had a gas turbine unit as a motor, but by 2010 it was replaced by a thermo-nuclear reactor, which allowed re-equip them the energy conversion armor and beam weapons.

Actually, all of these advantages and the successes in the battles with the military robots "Destroyers" series led to the adoption of into service as the main combat unit.

During the "First Space" was held the first modernization is to complete the sealing of machines, replacement of solid fuel engines on fusion accelerators and equipping their limbs magnetic mount that allowed to exploit these bottles as mobile turrets, ambushes among the debris and asteroids, the protection of internal compartments "Fortress", and even attack enemy ships. In addition, the period also include the first recording of "armor" for VT of armored mounted modules and additional weapons.

It is a great service these machines proved their necessity, which provided not only the resumption of production, but also the beginning of works on modernization of the series.

[Mit]

3) 2030 and / 2050s - while updating the concept of "land-based aircraft equipment" related to the active colonization of the planets and space exploration, as well as separatist incidents and activities of criminal organizations

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Expansion possessions of mankind has led to the need for their protection. However, the establishment of permanent military bases «UN Spacy» required considerable financial and technical resources, as a result it was decided to establish local units Planetary Defense, equipped with an inexpensive and easy technique, whose main task was to either repel or hold out until the arrival of military rapid reaction force.

The result of this approach to the design was the creation of a small and flexible VT, transformed in three wheeled "motorcycle" and the unusual robot. The most recognizable features of "VT-29 Troll" became "headlessness" and "reverse" scheme transformation.

However, the standard arsenal is impressive - automatic gun or laser gun and rocket launcher, in addition to this user models may have different equipment options.

The latter statement is true for the equipment - a modular system makes it easy to adapt mecha for natural conditions of any planet.

Later, these bike were taken in as police mecha.

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By 2030 th there was a need in newness of BT suitable for landing and infiltration operations.

The brainchild of this concept was the "VT-31 Jotun." Assault combat vehicle, designed for lightning-fast counter-attacks and repression, as well as special operations.

The overall appearance was made in terms of "threatening" design in respect of the suppression factor. In practical terms, declined to swivel turret, replacing it with a number of separate mounting points for arms and equipment that reduce the size and increase the possibility of fire in different directions.

In addition, the added for mecha masking functionality and standard "Pack" system, as well as the possibility of autonomous action in outer space of colonies orbiting bases and asteroid stations.

Another important innovation was the presence of a removable compartment for carrying eight Special Forces soldiers.

Also, this model was the first "Thurs" equipped "pin point barrier" system

[Mit]

4) 2050s / Currently
Urbanization colonized planets and the emergence of "space city" in a new class of ships "Macross" has led to the need for combat vehicles are not capable of causing considerable damage to environment.

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What requirements have led to the development of a new generation of "variational tanks" adapted for close combat. New body structure has provided a wide range of movement, the standardization of the protection system on the basis of "point barrier" gave a powerful defense, in addition to the classic weapons and shields, as well as supporting "pack" "VT-45 Ymir" is equipped with a boomerang shaped blades fit for both melee and for throwing, a plus to this on his hands installed power knuckles.

In general, the VT is designed for rapid onset and the imposition of a fight at close range, but do not regard it as highly specialized. On the contrary, he retained all of the best combat and technical capabilities of its predecessors, adding to them the melee, in addition, for it developed a unique system of "surfer", allowing yourself to descend into the atmosphere of planets.

The approach to the development of the new machine in the spirit of "hero-defender" and led to a new design in the style of tech-knight.

[Mit]

5) Civic models

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The successes of robotics in the military sphere, determined the promotion of "variational mecha" in the civilian sector.

At first, it was only about the use of refurbished VT firefighters and rescuers, but later widely used civil engineering "Hardworking", and then the immense popularity gained sports models involved in the race for survival and gladiator fights.

For special category include homemade VT made by enthusiasts for original designs

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Well, ladies and gentlemen, all for today. In the next lecture, I will tell you about the features of the combat employment of "variational tanks" ...

Edited March 2, 2016 by Mit

[Jasonc]

Yeah, too much reading there. You lost me after a couple lines in the first post. Sorry, but if you want to put it in a fanfic and all, I'd encourage you to do that. Other than that, I don't really have any interest in it. I wish you the best though. I know there's quite a few that may find a fanfic of it quite entertaining and fun. Macross is about Variable fighters to me though, not tanks. Watch Southern Cross if you haven't. I know they could use more fans.

Edited March 3, 2016 by Jasonc

[Roy Focker]

I think there might have been a more diplomatic way to suggest he write a fanfic. Just because you aren't interested in it doesn't mean you have to let him know.

[Jasonc]

Probably, but it was nice enough.

[azrael]

Mit, in the future, please use more descriptive titles for your threads. "Few alternatives..." is not descriptive.

[sketchley]

Just in looking at the pictures, it begs the question: where are the tanks that appeared in some of the Macross games? E.g. the hovering tanks used by the opponents in Macross Digital Mission VF-X or the tank that the VB-6 steps on in the intro anime for VF-X2?

[Mit]

Just in looking at the pictures, it begs the question: where are the tanks that appeared in some of the Macross games? E.g. the hovering tanks used by the opponents in Macross Digital Mission VF-X or the tank that the VB-6 steps on in the intro anime for VF-X2?

Well, the fact is that in this "record" is about transformable tanks in the "UN Spacy" army and only