MAS-2xB Self-Propelled Turbolaser

The MAS-2xB Self-Propelled Turbolaser, also known as the Blaster Artillery, is an immense, ovoid turbolaser platform developed by the Loronar Corporation and the Republic Engineering Corporation for the New Republic's forces. It is primarily used as a mobile siege weapon.

=Description=

Appearance
The MAS-2xB is ovoid in shape with its small command cabin beneath the rest of the vehicle. Its mass is so great that it relies on seven repulsorlift drives. The vehicle also has slow acceleration and virtually no maneuverability. The MAS-2xB's maximum altitude is 50 meters and its top speed is 45 kph. It is twice the size of the feared AT-AT Walker.

This vehicle has a crew of 15 (including six technicians and engineers) which pilot it, and man the fusion generator and repulsorlift systems which can be vulnerable to frequent power surges and breakdowns. It also requires 16 energy dampeners to prevent power overloads and about half of these have to be replaced after seeing combat. In addition MAS-2xB’s require special docking platforms to allow maintenance and repair.

Armament
The MAS-2xB's main weapon is a mounted turbolaser pulsor capable of destroying even the most advanced and sophisticated defense systems. These vehicles can be deployed against military fortifications, troop bases, transportation centers, and even capital ships (though at low altitudes). The MAS-2xB's is powered by an immense Republic Engineering Corporation 4.2FC fusion power core.

The turbolaser pulsor uses an amplification disc around the turbolaser actuator to focus its energy beam, which has a range stretching from 10 to 30 kilometers and can blast through nearly 20 meters of durasteel, thus giving it the power of the turbolaser of a Star Destroyer. However, the power is so great that its pulsor can fire only once every minute. The pulsor also produces a terrifying roar when firing. To prevent critical meltdowns in combat, four rows of cooling chambers, fitted with cryogenic cylinders, sweep the power core, energy capacitors and the pulsor.

The MAS-2xB is also defended against enemy vehicles by two twin-turbolaser turrets and a single heavy quad laser cannon mounted on the command cabin. It is protected by armor plates two meters thick and six shield generators.

=Operational History= The MAS-2xB is related to older turbolaser-based weapons including the Rothana Heavy Engineering SPHA walkers, Speizoc Arms C-136 "Grandfather Gun", and Loronar's Turbolaser System 1. This mobile turbolaser-mounted vehicle was commissioned for use by the New Republic's military forces.

However, despite this powerful ability, the MAS-2XB is difficult and expensive to maintain. A single unit also cost nearly one million credits. Thus, the New Republic only maintains a few thousand of these vehicles and deploys them only in strategic battles.

=Sources=
 * Wookieepedia