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SPV1M1 Magawa

The SPV1M1 Magawa is mostly a distraction type vehicle designed to face hug the enemy and push the enemy back 2-3 kilometers. The idea being that if concentrated in the enemy center, the enemy vehicles at the side will face inward exposing their flanks to friendly overwatching vehicles. Additionally, it will temporarily remove a portion of the enemy force from the fight allowing friendly forces to defeat them in detail and maximizing the economy of force. Designed specifically for comparatively static enemy formations that like to stay at specific combat ranges. As such the vehicle is not even armed and the weapon is decorative.

Lore:
The SPV Magawa is Khertland's first unmanned ground vehicle to enter service. It is designed as a mine-clearing and breaching vehicle used by engineers and assault regiments. The remotely controlled vehicle is unique in this regard by utilizing wide quad-tracks to support a mere 5 ton chassis. This gives the vehicle remarkably low ground pressure; low enough to be comparable to that of a average adult human. This enables the SPV Magawa to cross over anti-tank minefields. Taking advantage of this, there is a spool of plastic explosive line charge. The same logic as a rocket-based mine-clearing line charge; the line charge will be remotely detonated to clear the mines. However by laying down the explosive charge via a series of three large spool, it can clear a total of 456 meter long by a 10m wide area. This can be accomplished because the weight is not limited by the propelling rocket. This allow for a much longer length and a heavier charge per meter segment. Wide enough for 2-3 vehicles and long enough to clear most minefields in one go. All while not exposing any humans as it is remotely operated.

Doctrinally, a UAS company would use aerial drones to confirm and detect minefields. The depth and density of the minefields can be gauged by a combination of thermal imaging, ground penetrating radar, and metal detection. In a low density minefield and where speed is not crucial, the UAS company can use drone dropped munitions to slowly clear the path within a day or two. If the minefield is deep and very dense, then the Magawas are sent in first to clear the first ~450 meters. If the minefield is extremely deep, they can turn around to rearm and clear the next 450 meters. Otherwise, the final gap will be accomplished by the use of the AG1M2 Cronels which can clear a similar distance with rocket launched MCLC charges including the towed trailer. Any remaining mines(shock resistant) can be followed up with the EIP Seths equipped with mine plows. This entire process is supposed to be covered for by a combination of smoke and heavy supressive fire in the form of tanks and IFVs overwatching the process.

The vehicle for self defense has a heavy machinegun and is protected against small arms fire. This capability allow it to engage and suppress enemy infantry while follow on forces cross the path created. It can also be utilized as area security by using it as part of a distributed sensor network enabling a small force to observe a much larger area. Lastly, its small size and low ground pressure enables the vehicle to accompany infantry in tight and narrow spaces. Infantry can also use the Magawa to carry their equipment and reduce fatigue while improving sustainment. The new robotics company exemplifies this concept of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) with each platoon containing a Quadriiuga as the command vehicle and three Magawas that is remotely controlled from the inside along with a detachment of infantry. During a road march, it can be set to follow the command vehicle. In combat, each platoon is distributed to company teams providing additional sensors and breaching assets. With the Magawas, the Khertland army is now entering the drone age.

Basic specifications:
Cost: 3,392
Blocks: 102
Weight: 15,252
Volume: 140 cubic meter
Length: 11m
Width: 5m
Height: 4m
Speed: 29 m/s (104 kmh)