Originally posted on rec.games.mecha February 22, 1998
Overview: For years, Rommel tanks have been the mainstay of the Taurian Defense Force's armored units. Powerful, tough and advanced, many consider them to be the best tank in the TDF's inventory. With recent advances in technology, however, the potential to make the Rommel even more powerful exists. To this end, Pinard Protectorates Ltd. has created the MBT-2 Rommel for the TDF. Capabilities: One of the original Rommel's most defining features was its huge AC-20. One of its greatest failings, however, was its lack of significant long-ranged weaponry. Both of these issues were addressed when PPL replaced the AC-20 with a Gauss Rifle. The secondary weapons were then removed and replaced with a pair of turret-mounted Med. Pulse Lasers for close-range firepower. The single turret-mounted machine gun was left intact. These modifications required the removal of some armor, which was compensated for with the addition of ferro-fibrous armor. Finally, CASE was added to protect the crew in the event of a catastrophic ammunition explosion. MBT-2 Rommel Tech Base: IS Level 2 Tonnage: 65 Engine: 260 fusion 20.25 Cruise: 4 Flank: 6 Movement type: tracked IS: 6.5 CC: 3.25 HS: 10 0 Turret Tonnage: 2 Armor: 179 (ff) 10 Front: 50-7 L/RS: 32-7 Rear: 30-7 Turret: 35-7 Weapons: Gauss Rifle T 15 Gauss Ammo 16 B 2 2 MPL T 4 MG T 0.5 MG Ammo 100 B 0.5 CASE B 0.5