Overview:       Alexander Trajan, founder of the 5th Roman Empire, that has evolved into the TOG. The tank that bears his name continues to be a mainstay of the TOG forces, leading assults and crushing opposition as it did when it first entered service over 5 decades ago. That age, however, was beginning to show. Though more than capable, the Trajan's venerable status was showing through in it's electronics, difficulty of repair, and just all-around older design technology.       The TOG military wasn't about to lose it's showpiece assault tank, especially not one with a name and history as infamous as the Trajan's. So, in 6830, proposals were requested to upgrade the Trajan to current standards. After a quick submittal period, the firm producing the current Trajans (a government-owned consortium) won the bid and began immediatly producing Trajan IIs. Capabilities:       The Trajan II begins with the Trajan, employing the very same basic structure frame, modified only to fix up some problem areas. While the armour foundation process is new, the value remains the same, as does the shield ratings. Newer Tru-Guard generators replace the aging Stativari models, improving efficiency. Newer NBC equipment, internal electronics and command equipment complete the main hull's upgrading.       The weapon's layout of the Trajan has performed well over the years, and the design team was therefore reluctant to play with the mix to extensively. As a result, the new Trajan shares much with it's older bretheren. The Persius Industries 200mm cannon, the twin Massingale 7.5/6 lasers and the SMLM launcher remain in their same configuration as before, occupying familiar terrirory. Revising the Trajan's mission, the two AP lasers were removed in favour of more capable direct-fire weaponry. A GMDC class 15 was added to the turret, occupying the area once inhabited by the AP lasers. This still provides good AP potential, while adding a good punch against tanks and soft targets. The older vulcan has been replaced by a brand new hi-BUZZ AGAMs system. Equally effective against missiles as the vulcan, it too helps alleviate the loss of the AP lasers and can add to the soft-target damage of the GMDC-15.       Monstrous as it was, the missile system in the Trajan's belly was re-designed. Twin 4-tube TVLG systems now reside between the sponsons, while two class 2 Heavy Missiles were installed with a firing port for each missile nesled again between the sponsons. By replacing the TVLG-12 system, designers gave the missile system more redundancy, while adding flexibility with the HMs. Deployment:       In the final analysis, the Trajan II becomes no more expensive than the original. With new technologies replacing the old, supply costs actually went down, while the combat potential went way up. Front-line units are preparing to take possession, a move certainly that will create an almost unwanted deception. This new Trajan undoubtedly will cause as much havoc as did the introduction of the original, leading the TOG to new victories across the front.

Type: Heavy Grav Tank Mass: 403 tons Cost: $2,618,200 Rating Power Mass Cost Engine 2500 2500 68 625000 Thrust: 4 Shields Rating Power Mass Cost Front 90 182 2 45000 Right 80 96 2 40000 Left 80 96 2 40000 Stern 90 182 2 45000 Bottom 60 24 2 30000 Armour Points Power Mass Cost Front 100 0 10 500 Right 90 0 9 450 Left 90 0 9 450 Stern 90 0 9 450 Bottom 70 0 7 350 Turret 100 0 10 500 Hull Weapons Hull # Power Mass Cost 200mm 1 9 106 528000 TVLG 4 1 0 6 20000 TVLG 4 2 0 6 20000 HM-2 2 2 10 32000 Turret Weapons Power Mass Cost 7.5/6 23 23 276000 GMDC 15 7 24 165000 AGAMS IV 8 18 245000 SMLM 2 0 6 20000 7.5/6 23 23 276000 Turret 1 5 5000 Crew and Targeting Power Mass Cost Crew 1 3 3 300 Infantry 0 0 0 0 Digging Cannons Power Mass Cost # Of Charges 4 19 37 3700 Anti-Grav Drive Power Mass Cost For Grav Tanks Only 399 4 199500 Power Mass Cost Totals: 1074 403 $2,618,200 Excess Power: 1426------------------------

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