An isotropic view of the Django series of MBT in service of the Terran imperium. It sports a 90mm smoothbore infantry support cannon along with a commander operated 20mm autocannon. While it's moderate level of ground clearance paired with a wider track-base and wider than usual tracks seem to suggest this vehicle was designed to operate in desert or snowy environments, the Django is not a specialist design like the Wombat (MBT21) or Lynx (MBT28). It holds the status of being the last generalized tank design before the implementation of the Cruiser Main Battle Tank theory with the Backdraft (CMBT32).
An infantry support vehicle through and through, its wide frontal profile provides ample space for infantry to take cover when crossing open terrain. Similarly, its relatively thicker effective armor in comparison to other MBT series provide it an advantage when approaching enemy anti-armor encampments.
The steep frontal sloping and well angled turret front make it an incredibly difficult target to pierce from the front. Though the side armor is somewhat weaker, it can be incredibly difficult to penetrate with smaller caliber weaponry or if the impact doesn't make a perpendicular impact.
The rear is far and away the easiest to penetrate, though doing so may not necessarily guarantee a crew kill. What would traditionally be considered the engine block instead contains an extremely dense and well protected series of batteries. The Django is primarily and electric vehicle, after all. A backup combustion generator is present on the vehicle, opposite the driver near the front of the vehicle. The flammable fuel protected by the frontal armor and away from the tank's center of mass.
The Django sports 4 crew, a driver, gunner, loader, and commander. Three of these are in the turret, with the driver seated in the front left of the tank's hull.
Great story so far, although at the time of writing this we are at chapter 5, I think quality will only continue to rise if the authors other book (deadstar dockyards) is anything to go by. Can’t wait for more!
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So far this book is a match for people that liked the BOLO series, with an advanced AI controlling a tank with overpowered weapons and systems, A fun book to read.
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