V5.00ˆCK PenetratorPTR-6Dï ”#z @ÙD@ÙDàA@A @MH 6 6 4 3 13 4Jecm,  $ 3 (Unknown)3 (Unknown)< (Unknown)< (Unknown)x (Unknown)33<<<  33<<<   xxâÿç† The Penetrator is a design that was either loved or hated by its pilots ... there is no middleground. All of the variants tried in some way to remedy the problems the pilots complained about, but all fell short of truely fixing anything. The 6M addressed the heat problem, but at the cost of the firepower it was to remedy. The 6M finally received the advanced electronics pilots wanted, but the reduced armor protection to get the electronics meant the design could not get into the thick of battle it was designed for. So engineers decided on a variant they felt would finally address the problems the pilots complained about and not cripple the designs combat capabilities. To save weight the internal structure was redsigned using endosteel. The bulkier internal structure changed the look of the Penetrator, but not significantly. Armor and two double strength heat sinks were added to give the design greater tactical flexibility. The much complained about Anti-missile system was removed and replaced with the much asked for ECM suite. The design is entering the final testing and approval stage and is expected to enter production by years end.     IEntered from Tech Readout 3055 and Record Sheets 3055/3058 by Clay Freels [ none ]Kallon IndustriesTalonVlarDurallex HeavyCrucis GDalban MicronicsMatabushi Sentinel Anderson 398