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Sabre Main Battle Tank
Introduced in Dropzone Commander
The Sabre is the primary main battle tank of the UCM, and forms the core of its armoured spearhead. It is a lightweight, low profile design which mounts a formidable UM-100 'Avenger' railgun on a folding turret armature. This makes the vehicle eminently suitable for dropship operations, as well as highly flexible on the battlefield. The gun can be raised to a height of 9.8 feet (centre-bore), giving the Sabre the ability to fire over obstructions while keeping the hull in cover.
Its single crewman operates the Sabre from a prone position deep inside the hull. This configuration protects the driver, and allows the body of the Sabre to reach a mere four feet in height - an excellent low-observable configuration.
It is a highly economic and flexible design, and has been procured by the thousand. Its distinctive profile is a common sight across all theatres of combat, projecting the UCM's power onto diverse and myriad battlefields.
Current Stats & Rules (v2.4 2020-10-02)
| Name | Mv | CM | A | Dp | Type | Category | Squad | T | Pts | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabre | 4“ | A | 15 | 1 | Tank | Standard | 3-9 | a2 | 33 | - |
| Weapons | M&F | Arc | R(F) | R(C) | Sh | Ac | E | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenger Railgun | 4” | F/S/R | ∞ | 24“ | 1 | 2+ | 10 | Articulated1) |
| Equalizer Machinegun | 4” | F/S | 24“ | 12” | 2 | 3+ | 3 | - |
Version History
Dropzone Commander (2012)
| Name | Mv | CM | A | Dp | Type | Category | S+C | Pts | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabre | 4“ | A | 10 | 1 | Vehicle | Standard | 3/6/9 | 37 | - |
| Weapons | M&F | Arc | R(F) | R(C) | Sh | Ac | E | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Avenger' Railgun | 4” | F/S/R | ∞ | 24“ | 1 | 2+ | 10 | Articulated2) |
| Equalizer Machinegun | 4” | F/S | 36“ | 12” | 2 | 3+ | 4 | - |
Transport: 1x Albatross Heavy Dropship (9 units each) or: 1-3x Condor Medium Dropships (3 units each). May share 1x Albatross Heavy Dropship with another Sabre Squad or Rapier Squad. The total number of vehicles must equal 9.
Beta v2.4.1 (2018-05-02)
Unit cost reduced from 37 to 35pts
Equalizer Machinegun Energy reduced from 4 to 3
Equalizer Machinegun R(F) reduced from 36“ to 24”
Battle for Earth v2.0 (2019-06-17)
Unit cost reduced from 35 to 33pts