Post by madmorgan on Mar 17, 2016 12:27:08 GMT
The problems the Goliath was having were draining the patience of the Army, especially as they needed a good solid MkV tank to replace the aging MkII & MkIII models. A force that Patton was pushing for included all MkIVs, both 5" and 7" version, as well as a spearhead of a full platoon (3!) of MkVs. After much headbashing, Patton got his wish and a new version of the heavy tank was producted. The MkVB 'David' used the more reliable track system of other tanks and the newest in gun technology - a 'short' version 12" and a Hades Gatling machinegun. It also 'fixed' the problem with turbines and could maintain a 6" move (without any rolls needed for problems). It was to become the best USA weapon on the battlefield over the next year, being more mobile than the LIC and easier to produce.
MkVB David tank @375 points Independent or Platoon units (3 elements @1125pts).
Speed 6" Defense 4 Armor 10 Special: Fire Suppresion System; David damage table (-same as Goliath on pg 109).
(1) 12" Short Gun: Range 60" +7 Power Barrage 3 Spec: Bombardment with HE shell; AT shells give Tripod Damage Table 2d10 roll.
(1) Hades Gatling Machine Gun: Rng 20" +1 Power RF 5* Spec:*Jams - if you roll a natural 1, gun jams this phase, may fire next (roll each turn firing).
Fire Suppression System (based on pdf BEF Wolsely tank) - each hit taken roll a 7+ to suppress the hit (no damage).
{I use the Steam 5 tank from Ironclad for this model. The oversized doors/hatches are explained as needed for the size of gear to work on the 12" gun and turbines inside} Enjoy!
MkVB David tank @375 points Independent or Platoon units (3 elements @1125pts).
Speed 6" Defense 4 Armor 10 Special: Fire Suppresion System; David damage table (-same as Goliath on pg 109).
(1) 12" Short Gun: Range 60" +7 Power Barrage 3 Spec: Bombardment with HE shell; AT shells give Tripod Damage Table 2d10 roll.
(1) Hades Gatling Machine Gun: Rng 20" +1 Power RF 5* Spec:*Jams - if you roll a natural 1, gun jams this phase, may fire next (roll each turn firing).
Fire Suppression System (based on pdf BEF Wolsely tank) - each hit taken roll a 7+ to suppress the hit (no damage).
{I use the Steam 5 tank from Ironclad for this model. The oversized doors/hatches are explained as needed for the size of gear to work on the 12" gun and turbines inside} Enjoy!
