Equipment of the Tagmata

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Equipment for the Tagmata is designed with a few overriding considerations.  First is mobility.  Grav vehicles have a small speed advantage in tactical operations, and this is useful.  Far more beneficial is the operational speed.  Imperial doctrine centers around sudden, violent concentration of force at a handful of decisive points, exploiting superior Imperial C3I capabilities and mobility to dislocate and disrupt enemy operations.  This is why even the logistical tail is grav-mobile.  Second is firepower--long range, precise MDC fire supplemented by DFFGs for close-in work.  GMSs are mounted on vehicles with a secondary anti-armor role or on light vehicles which cannot afford to carry tank-killing direct fire weapons.  Finally survivability.  The Romans go beyond a purely cost-effective approach to survivability.  While is easily proven that in terms of mere money, stealth is not cost-effective, Imperial emphasis on maintaining a highly skilled force requires them to take extra steps to safeguard that force.

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DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Basil II Bulgaroctonus		TYPE: Heavy Tank
SIZE CLASS: 4	BASIC SIGNATURE: 4	STEALTH LEVEL: 2	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 459
FIRECON: Superior	ECM: Superior	ARMOR, FRONT: 4	ARMOR, SIDE: 3
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS MDC/5 T "  d12 All  "  d10 R/Y  "  d12 R APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Superior PDS (d10), APFC

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Basil II Bulgaroctonus B		TYPE: Heavy Tank
SIZE CLASS: 4	BASIC SIGNATURE: 4	STEALTH LEVEL: 2	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 484
FIRECON: Superior	ECM: Superior	ARMOR, FRONT: 4	ARMOR, SIDE: 3
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS DFFG/5 T "  d12 Allx2  "  d10 All  "  d12 All/2 APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Superior PDS (d10), APFC

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Heraclius		TYPE: Medium Tank
SIZE CLASS: 3	BASIC SIGNATURE: 3	STEALTH LEVEL: 1	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 276
FIRECON: Superior	ECM: Superior	ARMOR, FRONT: 3	ARMOR, SIDE: 2
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS MDC/4 T "  d12 All  "  d10 R/Y  "  d12 R APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Basic PDS (d6), APFC

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Heraclius B		TYPE: Medium Tank
SIZE CLASS: 3	BASIC SIGNATURE: 3	STEALTH LEVEL: 1	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 276
FIRECON: Superior	ECM: Superior	ARMOR, FRONT: 3	ARMOR, SIDE: 2
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS DFFG/4 T "  d12 All  "  d10 R/Y  "  d12 R APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Basic PDS (d6), APFC

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Constantine I		TYPE: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
SIZE CLASS: 3	BASIC SIGNATURE: 3	STEALTH LEVEL: 1	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 183
FIRECON: Superior	ECM: Superior	ARMOR, FRONT: 3	ARMOR, SIDE: 2
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS MDC/1 T "  d12 All  "  d10 R/Y  "  d12 R APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Carries 2xPowered Infantry Teams.  Assumes PA teams are 3-man and take 6 capacity points rather than 8.

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Constantine IX		TYPE: Tank Destroyer
SIZE CLASS: 2	BASIC SIGNATURE: 2	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 231
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: Superior	ARMOR, FRONT: 2	ARMOR, SIDE: 1
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS 2xGMS/H T 48"  d10 R/Y             APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Basic PDS (d6)

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Andronicus III Paleologos		TYPE: Air Defense Vehicle
SIZE CLASS: 3	BASIC SIGNATURE: 3	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D8
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 362
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: None	ARMOR, FRONT: 3	ARMOR, SIDE: 2
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS Enh ADS T 36"  d8 R/Y             APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES:

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Leo the Great		TYPE: Light Tank
SIZE CLASS: 2	BASIC SIGNATURE: 2	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 139
FIRECON: Superior	ECM: Superior	ARMOR, FRONT: 2	ARMOR, SIDE: 1
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS MDC/3 T "  d12 All  "  d10 R/Y  "  d12 R APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: APFC

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Leo III		TYPE: Cavalry Vehicle
SIZE CLASS: 2	BASIC SIGNATURE: 2	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 145
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: Superior	ARMOR, FRONT: 2	ARMOR, SIDE: 1
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS GMS/H T 48"  d10 R/Y             2xAPSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Room for 1xLine Squad

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: John Vatatzes		TYPE: APC
SIZE CLASS: 2	BASIC SIGNATURE: 2	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 36
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: N/A	ARMOR, FRONT: 2	ARMOR, SIDE: 1
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Basic Chassis Cost.  Variations: John Vatatzes: APC, Room for 2xLine squads John Vatatzes B: Fire Support Vehicle.  1xforward observer line squad, 106 points John Vatatzes C: Mortar Carrier.  Light Artillery, 166 points, room for 4 fire missions John Vatatzes D: Counterbattery Support Vehicle, 236 points, Enhanced Counterbattery Sensor John Vatatzes E: Smoke Generator Vehicle, add 1xSmoke Generator John Vatatzes F: Command Post Carrier, 100 points John Vatatzes G: Aid Station Carrier, 150 points

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: RAM Howitzer		TYPE: Artillery
SIZE CLASS: 3	BASIC SIGNATURE: 3	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D8
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 162
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: N/A	ARMOR, FRONT: 3	ARMOR, SIDE: 2
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS Medium Artillery T                   APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: 3 ammo markers not included in cost

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Field Artillery Support Vehicle		TYPE: Artillery Ammunition Carrier
SIZE CLASS: 2	BASIC SIGNATURE: 2	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 36
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: N/A	ARMOR, FRONT: 2	ARMOR, SIDE: 1
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: 2 ammo markers not included in cost

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: MDC Howitzer		TYPE: Artillery
SIZE CLASS: 4	BASIC SIGNATURE: 4	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D6
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 283
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: N/A	ARMOR, FRONT: 3	ARMOR, SIDE: 2
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS Heavy Artillery T                   APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: 3 ammo markers not included in cost Heavy Artillery Rocket Launcher does not differ in game stats.

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: G. Julius Caesar		TYPE: Combat Engineering Vehicle
SIZE CLASS: 3	BASIC SIGNATURE: 3	STEALTH LEVEL: 1	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE:
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: N/A	ARMOR, FRONT: 3	ARMOR, SIDE: 2
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Superior mine detection capability, Superior mine clearing equipment, digging, and demolitions capability.

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Alexius Comnenus		TYPE: Attack VTOL
SIZE CLASS: 3	BASIC SIGNATURE: 3	STEALTH LEVEL: 2	TARGET DIE: D12
MOBILITY TYPE: VTOL		BASIC MOVE: 30	POINTS VALUE: 440
FIRECON: Superior	ECM: Superior	ARMOR, FRONT: 2	ARMOR, SIDE: 1
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS MDC/1 T   d12 All   d10 R/Y   d8 R 2xGMS/H Fixed Fwd 48" d10 R/Y             APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES:

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: John Comnenus		TYPE: Reconaissance and Light Attack VTOL
SIZE CLASS: 2	BASIC SIGNATURE: 2	STEALTH LEVEL: 1	TARGET DIE: D12
MOBILITY TYPE: VTOL		BASIC MOVE: 30	POINTS VALUE: 240
FIRECON: Superior	ECM: Superior	ARMOR, FRONT: 1	ARMOR, SIDE: 0
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS MDC/1 Fixed Forward   d12 All   d10 R/Y   d8 R 1xGMS/H Fixed Fwd 48" d10 R/Y             APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Space for 1xLine team, points not included.  Upgrade to Target Designation version +50 points and target designation capability.

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Manuel Paleologos		TYPE: Utility VTOL
SIZE CLASS: 2	BASIC SIGNATURE: 2	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: VTOL		BASIC MOVE: 24	POINTS VALUE: 113
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: Enhanced	ARMOR, FRONT: 1	ARMOR, SIDE: 0
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS 2xAPSW Side 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Space for 2xLine Teams.  APSWs are door-mounted

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Narses		TYPE: Cargo VTOL
SIZE CLASS: 4	BASIC SIGNATURE: 4	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D6
MOBILITY TYPE: VTOL		BASIC MOVE: 24	POINTS VALUE: 215
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: Enhanced	ARMOR, FRONT: 2	ARMOR, SIDE: 1
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Space for 5 line teams or 3 powered teams or 2xSize 1 vehicles or 1xSize 2 vehicle

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Recovery Vehicle		TYPE: ARV
SIZE CLASS: 4	BASIC SIGNATURE: 4	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D6
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 403
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: Enhanced	ARMOR, FRONT: 2	ARMOR, SIDE: 1
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: Class 4 repair/recovery package

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Light Truck		TYPE: Grav Truck
SIZE CLASS: 2	BASIC SIGNATURE: 2	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D10
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 26
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: N/A	ARMOR, FRONT: 0	ARMOR, SIDE: 0
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: 10 spaces cargo/troops

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Medium Truck		TYPE: Grav Truck
SIZE CLASS: 3	BASIC SIGNATURE: 3	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D8
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 39
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: N/A	ARMOR, FRONT: 0	ARMOR, SIDE: 0
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: 15 spaces cargo/troops.  Size 3 recovery package adds 225 points (264 total)

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Heavy Truck		TYPE: Grav Truck
SIZE CLASS: 4	BASIC SIGNATURE: 4	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D6
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 52
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: N/A	ARMOR, FRONT: 0	ARMOR, SIDE: 0
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES: 20 spaces cargo/troops.  Size 4 recovery package adds 300 points (352 total)

 

DIRTSIDE II	NAME: Grav Jeep		TYPE: Utility Vehicle
SIZE CLASS: 1	BASIC SIGNATURE: 1	STEALTH LEVEL: 0	TARGET DIE: D12
MOBILITY TYPE: Grav		BASIC MOVE: 15	POINTS VALUE: 13
FIRECON: N/A	ECM: N/A	ARMOR, FRONT: 0	ARMOR, SIDE: 0
TYPE/ CLASS MOUNT CLOSE RANGE MEDIUM RANGE LONG RANGE UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS UP TO DIE VALID HITS APSW T 12"  - -
OTHER EQUIPMENT AND NOTES:

 

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