Axis T-50B Anaconda Fire Support Exo

Axis T-50B Anaconda Fire Support Exo

In order to meet the growing demand for Exo class fire support and medium to long range tactical assault the Axis commissioned the design for a new class of Exo called Project: Anaconda. The Anaconda class Exo was constructed on the basic (but reinforced) frame of heavy labor and construction Exo’s. Primarily on exported Kodiak Industries Logger Exo’s used in the far north to harvest large trees for export to foreign markets. Many military analysts believe that the basic frame used is the reason that the Anaconda has several similarities to the Alliance Leo, both produced or based on Kodiak Exo technology, and not industrial espionage as first suspected.

The basic frame of the Anaconda is a large and powerful logger Exo whose systems have been striped away leaving only the basics. The Exo engine was upgraded to a larger more powerful Russian design, providing the Anaconda with the basic power to weight ratio it would need to carry heavy weapons at a decent speed. The armor plates were custom fabricated for the Anaconda and provided a unique and intimidating look. The computer systems and controls were custom built and tested for the Anaconda. But the crowning achievement was the final weapons payload.

The Anaconda carries as standard weapons two shoulder mounted rocket pods, the heaviest Assault Cannon the Axis could find, a medium range Bazooka, a Vibro-Blade, Hand Grenades and a communications suite second to none in the Axis. All these technological wonders make the Anaconda the ultimate Axis Exo, a powerful tool to rain down destruction on its enemies while coordinating other units in the assault. Many Axis commanders are desperate to get their hands on the Anaconda, but the Axis military has different ideas.

Since the Anaconda is very expensive to produce the military commanders of the Axis have decided to play a little game with the issuing of the new unit. Only those squads and commanders who have proven themselves successfully in battle are even considered for Anaconda distribution. However many field commanders have begun calling in favors, reminding people of old family alliances and other unofficial channels of influence to get their names of the distribution list. This policy has caused some major problems for the Axis. Since countries such as Cuba are involved in a more supportive rile then direct combat the chances of them seeing one is very slim. Diego Ferrara himself has complained about the policies surrounding the Anaconda, but to date has had no success in persuading the other Axis members to change their mind.

Although Hassid Hussein privately agrees with Ferrara, he cannot risk alienating himself with the other Axis nations. To that end Hassid has quietly asked his covert operative to attempt to steal any Anaconda’s they can, making it look like Alliance espionage. Then Hassid plan to hide the Anaconda’s and use them for his own purposes. Outwardly Hassid Hussein is a supportive member of the Axis, but in private he believes that the Axis will inevitable turn the tables on his country for its rich oil supplies. If and when that day comes Hassid plans on being ready with at least a full platoon of Anaconda’s and experienced Exo pilots.

The field performance of the Anaconda has been limited, mainly due to their lack of distribution, but in several confrontations the weapons the Anaconda was able to bring to bear made a tremendous difference. Between the shower of Assault Cannon rounds and direct/indirect fire from its rocket pods and bazooka, the Anaconda has been and will continue to be able to destroy almost anything on or off the battlefield. Alliance commanders have learned of a few potential flaws in the Axis Anaconda, its weapons payload has been configured for land assault against armored targets, tanks, Exo’s and fortifications. The Anaconda has only limited success when attacked by or attacking mobile aerial units such as fighters and helicopters. To that end the Alliance has standing order that when a Anaconda is seen on the battle field, to destroy as many of its defensive support troops as possible and call in an aerial unit to finish it off. A second weakness has also presented itself in that the Anaconda has no close range weapons. Should an Exo be able to get in close enough the Anacondas weapons (except for the Vibro Blade) will become far less effective.

S.D.C. By Location
**Head:	300	S.D.C. x1
Shoulders:	400	S.D.C. x2
Arms:	250	S.D.C. x2
*Hands:	100	S.D.C. x2
Upper Legs:	400	S.D.C. x2
Lower Legs:	300	S.D.C. x2
Feet:	150	S.D.C. x2
Engine:	300	S.D.C. x1
Ammo Drum:	150	S.D.C. x1
***Main Body	1,000	S.D.C. x1
* A single asterisk indicates a small and difficult target to strike, requiring the attacker to make a “called shot”, but even then the attacker is –4 to strike.
** Destroying the head of the power armor will eliminate all forms of optical enhancement and sensory systems. The pilot must rely on his own human vision and senses. No power armor combat bonuses to strike, parry, and dodge! The head is a small and difficult target to hit, it can only be hit when a character makes a ‘called shot’, and even then the attacker is –3 to strike.
*** Deleting the S.D.C. of the main body will shut the armor down completely, making it useless. In emergency release system allows the pilot to escape the Exo if the main body is destroyed, and they survive. However most Exo’s do not have any storage area for food, armor or weapons. Therefore, unless otherwise noted, the pilot must rely on their own sidearm and any armor they were wearing when piloting the Exo.

Statistical Data:
Height:		15.5 feet (5.0 m) from head to toe. The additional of should and back mounted weapon systems can increase the height of the unit. Weapons such as rocket pods and mortars are common to Exo’s and will modify their height.
Width:		12.5 feet (4.0 m).
Length:		7.3 feet (2.4 m) .
Weight:		4.4 tons without the addition of weapon and ammunition.
Physical Strength:		Equal to a P.S. of 49.
Cargo:		None.
Power Systems:		Russian TE-99 Turbine Engine feeding a super conductive battery.
Range (Per tank of Fuel):		The battery provides enough energy for 8 hour of regular maneuvers or 4 hours of moderate combat maneuvers. Heavy combat maneuvers will use the batters charge in 2 hours. The Turbine engine must then be activated to either recharge the battery or directly power the Exo. The TE-99 will provide the Exo with direct energy for 44 hours of moderate use before needing refueling. Heavy use will consume the fuel supply in 20 hours. Recharging the battery to full capacity takes 3 hours (6 hours if on the move). All Exo’s use an advanced Turbine Engine that can burn any gasoline derivative fuel, including automobile gasoline, aircraft and marine fuel and even diesel without ill effect. However all non-Exo fuel reduces the operation abilities (range, speed, duration) by 25%. Only Exo Fuel will allow the unit to function at 100% efficiency.
Construction Cost:		$525,857.00 dollars for a new, undamaged, full equipped standard Anaconda Exo complete with all configuration type weapon systems.

Weapon Name:		Special Notes:
General Electric 45mm Very Heavy Assault Cannon		The standard GE Assault Cannon cylinder holds 600 rounds of ammo. Enough for 200 short bursts, 120 medium bursts or 60 long bursts.
Hughes Missile Systems Inc. 70mm Medium Rocket Pack		The Anaconda carries 12 rockets in each launcher (the maximum possible), providing the Anaconda with 24 medium class rockets.
General Dynamics Medium Bazooka		5 rockets per clip. The Anaconda carries 1 extra clips, on one of the hip hard point.
Grumman & Saco Defense Heavy Hand Grenade		The Anaconda normally carries 2 Grenades strapped to the arm that carried the main gun. The free hand can then reach over and use the grenade without disturbing the grip on the weapon.
General Electric Vibro-Blade
Hand To Hand Combat		Rather than use a weapon, the pilot can engage in hand to hand combat. See Basic and Elite Power Armor Combat Training for combat bonuses.
Sensor System Note		The Anaconda has full optical systems, including laser targeting, telescopic, passive nightvision (light amplification), thermo-imaging, infrared, ultraviolet, and polarization. Plus all the other features common to all Exo’s.
Sensor Bonuses		The Anaconda gets a bonus of +1 to strike, and +4 to dodge and +3 to parry in addition to the power armor target bonus and Basic or Elite Power Armor Combat Training bonuses.

Statistical Data
Name:		Anaconda
Manufacturer:		Russian Military Manufacturing
Production Class:		Fire Support Class Exo
Production Code:		T-50B
Production Type:		Mass Production.
Crew:		One

Speed:
Running:	39.0 mph (62.4 km) maximum. Note that the act of running does not tire the operator and the Exo’s top speed can be maintained indefinitely, only the pilots own fatigue will limit the duration of the unit’s movements. The Anaconda walks at a more reasonable speed of 22.0 mph (35.2 km), and should be considered the units cruising speed.
Leaping:	The powerful robot legs can leap up to 15.6 feet (5.0 m) high and 10 feet (3.2 m) across from a standing position. A running jump increases the distance to 31.2 feet (10.1 m) long and 10 feet (3.2 m) high.
Underwater:	Swimming: The Exo can swim using the same type of paddling leg and arm motion as a human at a maximum speed of roughly 4 mph (6.4 km/3.4 knots). It can also walk along the bottom of the sea at about 25% its normal running speed.
Maximum Depth:	1,000 feet (305 m).