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A design that predates the starleague, the original manufacturer and original purpose of the Termite is unknown. However, the due to its simple design it has been copied at least a hundred times over. Capabilities: Small and fast, the termite can strike quickly before fleeing to safety. Its twin turret mounted flamers can wreak havoc on infantry, which is what it is commonly used for. Another common application for the simple design is burning down forests or buildings, a job at which the termite excels. When faced with superior forces, the termite usually flees. While the termite is a useful attack unit is small skirmishes, sometimes even sporting high quality sensors for scouting operations, the termite’s largest application is as a civil defense unit. When engaging in an urban environment the termite can hide itself inside buildings in ambush. Because it uses internal combustion, it leaves only a faint heat signature when turned off, and no heat signature at all when it has been at rest for a long time. Often used in last stand maneuvers before enemy forces actually reach a city, the termite is well known for being able to flank enemy units and attack from the rear. As another large reason why it is so commonly found in garrison units and defending cities is that flame throwers can be quickly converted to shoot fire retardant chemicals or in a pinch just plain water, doubling it as a fire fighting unit. The termites simple design also makes repairs easy and it is very cheap to maintain. Deployment: The termite has been deployed in areas all across the inner sphere since before the starleague. Many different variations have been made on the design, most minor changes like a different sensor suite, or tougher sturdier tires. Every once in a while you will find a termite who’s dual flame throwers have been replaced by other light weapons because of someone’s meager resources. |
| Equipment | Mass | ||||
| Engine: | 100 | 6.0 | |||
| Cruise MP: | 8 | ||||
| Flank MP: | 12 | ||||
| Internal Structure: | Standard | 1.5 | |||
| Heat Sinks: | 0 | 0 | |||
| Turret: | 0.5 | Control Equipment: | 1.0 | ||
| Lift Equipment: | 0.0 | ||||
| Power Amplifier: | 0.0 | ||||
| Armor Factor: | 64 | 4.0 | |||
| Internal | Armor | ||||
| Structure | Value | ||||
| Front: | 1 | 18 | |||
| Right: | 1 | 12 | |||
| Left: | 1 | 12 | |||
| Rear: | 1 | 6 | |||
| Turret: | 1 | 16 | |||
| Weapons and Ammo | Location | Heat | Mass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Flamer | Turret | 0 | 0.5 | |
| Vehicle Flamer | Turret | 0 | 0.5 | |
| Ammo-Vehicle Flamer | Body | 0 | 1.0 |