The Heavy Shooter Dartjäger
OACS-O1M/HRRV HEAVY SHOOTER DARTJÄGER
The Dartjäger rapid deployment vehicle has had a distinguished period of service, being deployed across the Badlands and the Antarctic to deal rapidly with trouble spots. The relatively light weapons payload of the Dart has been problematic for its pilots, however. Deploying well ahead of any fire-support units, Dart pilots can rapidly find themselves out-gunned if the opposition they face proves greater than anticipated by intelligence reports. A rapid-deployment fire-support vehicle was needed to travel alongside Dartjägers, so MILICIA technicians set to work. It was critical that the unit — dubbed the Heavy Shooter — be able to match the standard Dart pace for pace, so it quickly became clear that multiple heavy weapons would prove too heavy for the task at hand. A Rucker unguided mortar was chosen for its durability and low price-tag; all other weapons were stripped to save weight. The disadvantage of the mortar is its inability to fire at close range, forcing the Heavy Shooter to hang back from the main body of the unit it is supporting. In 1950 the success of the Dartjäger led to it being a test platform for more powerful mortars. Similar in size to the previous mortar, the newer weapon system provides an improved payload, while remaining lightweight, at the expense of a bit of ammunition storage. These changes have made it less effective in prolonged engagements, but still ample for the shorter skirmishes it's designed for. To prevent a failure of communication due to harsh conditions or electronic counter measures, the Gear is also equipped with an Obelisk Electronics VOX-90 communications system.
Like its cousin the Dartjäger, the Heavy Shooter has now been largely relegated to border unit duties in the MILICIA, where its off-road abilities are still appreciated. The combination of speed and fire-power is still well-liked by its pilots, however, and the Heavy Shooter played a significant role in the flanking operations undertaken by Dart units during the War of the Alliance. The Heavy Shooter is sometimes refitted with the standard Dartjäger weapons load and used as a command unit, taking advantage of its VOX-90 system. The availability of modern scout units refitted with heavier weaponry has limited the continued use of the Heavy Shooter, but few machines can match its combination of off-road speed, reliability and firepower. Some units continue to proudly use Heavy Shooter and Dartjägers, including the Red Centurions regiment stationed in Azov.
South Dartjäger Heavy Shooter in Heavy Gear Blitz!
The Dartjäger Heavy Shooter is a South Gear added to the South model list in Heavy Gear Blitz!. These additional profiles are Extended Content.
| Model | TV | Roles | MR | Arm | H/S | A | GU | PI | EW | React Weapons | Mounted Weapons | Traits | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartjäger Heavy Shooter | 9 | GP, SK, RC | W/G:8 | 5 | 3/3 | 1 | 4+ | 4+ | 5+ | LSMG, LVB | MFM, LAPGL | Hands, Agile, Comms, ECCM (Aux) | Gear | 1.5" |
Making the Heavy Shooter Dartjäger
This is a pretty straight forward conversion, just need the appropriate weapons on your Dartjager! I’ve found the LGM that comes on the part sprue for the Para Jager is perfect for adding to the backpacks of lighter gears.
