MRV-3 Crescendo-class Repulsortank

## MRV-3 Crescendo

MRV/l:

* Rotary laser cannon (1)
* Twin blaster cannon (1)
* Concussion missile launcher (1)

MRV/h:

* Heavy pulse cannon (1)
* Blaster cannon (1)

MRV/a:

* Heavy missile launchpod (1)
* Blaster cannon (1)

The **MRV-3 Crescendo-class Repulsortank** is a modular repulsorlift vehicle used by the Imperial Army. It stands out from other armoured fighting vehicles employed by the Fel Empire because of the versatility of its various configurations which can serve in many different combat roles.

## Characteristics

The MRV-3 Crescendo-class is a line of repulsorlift based light- to medium tanks. As it was designed as a modular fighting vehiclebase, various configurations existed. All of the MRV-3 models make use of the same MRV repulsorbase which is designed for speed and maneuvarability. Notable is also the tanks lower chassis which serves to protect it against mines and other ground-based dangers. Its design was loosley based off the TX- and 2-M-series Saber tanks.

## Configurations

### MRV/m

The base line and most common Crescendo tank, the MRV/m, is armed with a medium laser cannon, a twin blaster cannon and concussion missile launcher with 20 launchtubes holding 40 missiles in total. This variant can also carry a squad of 8 stormtroopers into battle and requires a crew of only 3. It is generally used in support of infantry. In some cases MRV/m's would be combined into a single tank formation to breach lighter enemy lines or overrun enemy formations with relatively high speed which allowed these tanks to outrun most walkers and heavier repulsor vehicles.

### MRV/l

One of the less drastic changes to the MRV/m-3 Crescendo-class Repulsortank comes in form of the MRV/l variant which switches out the main medium laser cannon for a rotary laser cannon which is more suitable against softer targets such as infantry or starfighters. As such it is commonly used in an anti-air role for which its improved sensor technology is also helpful. Occasionally the MRV/l would be used in a scouting position where the more common AT-CS walker was less suited.

   The MRV/l retains the MRV/m's secondary armament of a single twin blaster cannon and concussion missile launcher but only carries 20 missiles in total, thus reducing its weight but increasing its speed. Both its required crew and passenger compartment remain the same.

### MRV/h

While the MRV/l and MRV/m serve as proficient light and medium variants of the MRV-3 Crescendo-class Repulsortank respectively, the same cannot be said for the MRV/h. Despite its denomination it cannot be properly classified as a heavy tank as it lacks both heavy armour and versatile weaponry. Instead the model is considered to be a tank destroyer or even mobile artillery cannon, though dedicated cannons such as the AV-11 Anti-Vehicle Artillery Cannon remained the preferred option for many commanders.

Its main armament consists of a single heavy pulse cannon which is most effective when used against heavily armoured targets, which it can penetrate with relative ease. Even lightly shielded targets were no match for the MRV/h's heavy weaponry. A main drawback of the model was its relatively weak armour compared to its firepower and much lower speed than that of its lighter counterparts. Its defensive armament too is lacking, consisting of only a single blaster cannon.

### MRV/a

The dedicated artillery variant of the MRV-3 Crescendo-class is the MRV/a, a mobile rocket artillery repulsortank. Similarily to the MRV/h, this models weaponry has been stripped of its versatility, instead focusing almost entirely on its single modular heavy missile launchpod with 15 individual launchtubes. The MRV/a's strength came in form of its versatility, being able to fire almost any type of warhead produced by the Empire. These ranged from concussion missiles or even proton missiles for use against armoured targets to regular rockets or cluster missiles for use against infantry. Even more specialised warheads such as cruise and intruder missiles were compatible with the MRV/a's rocketpod. Just like the MRV/h, the artillery repulsortanks only defensive weaponry was a single blaster cannon.