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PzMrs-11 "Keiler" | Federation of Reiss Self-Propelled Mortar
Unit: 2nd PzGrBrig, 202nd Brigade Mortar Artillery.
Conflict: Second Aethelian War (Year 933).
Start of production year: 911.
Historical Note
During the Second Aethelian War, the PzMrs-11 proved invaluable in providing immediate, decentralized fire support for the fast-moving mechanized infantry. Stripped of the FLW turret to accommodate the heavy 120mm sGrW-12 mortar system and ammunition racks, this variant relied entirely on its exceptional mobility and integrated countermeasures for survival. Operating just behind the vanguard, PzMrs-11 crews utilized the DPKK datalink to receive real-time targeting data directly from forward TPz-11 units.
With a maximum range of 4.2 km and precise GPS-assisted targeting, the two-man crews - where the driver doubled as the loader - could deliver devastating indirect fire before rapidly displacing at up to 120 km/h. This extreme "shoot-and-scoot" capability nullified San-Laurelian counter-battery efforts. Although the limited 29-round magazine and restricted 60 km operational range required strict fire discipline and constant logistical link-ups, the PzMrs-11's surgical accuracy and sheer speed made it a critical asset in breaking entrenched enemy positions along the Kael River.
Mobility & Drivetrain[list]
[*] Max Speed (Land): 120 km/h
[*] Max Speed (Water): 40 km/h (Fully amphibious)
[*] Operational Range: 60 km
[*] Fuel Capacity: 310 liters
[*] Transmission: Automatic gearbox
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Crew & Troop Capacity[list]
[*] Crew: 2 (Driver/Loader, Gunner)
[*] Dismounts: None (Troop compartment converted for mortar system and ammunition stowage)
[*] Compartment Access: Hydraulic rear ramp and specialized roof hatches for firing
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Armament
- Primary: 120mm sGrW-12 smoothbore mortar
- Ammunition Capacity: 29 rounds (mines)
- Loading System: Manual loading
- Maximum Range: 4.2 km
Fire Control System (FCS)[list]
[*] Integrated GPS targeting and positioning system
[*] Remote fire mission acquisition via DPKK datalink
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Protection & Survivability[list]
[*] Countermeasures: 16x integrated chaff dispensers
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Communications & Networking[list]
[*] Network: DPKK Datalink system
[*] Comms Suite: SEM-21 secure radio
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User Manual / Instructions
1.1. DPKK.
- Control the map by pressing the D-pad on the display. The R button resets the map position. Adjust zoom with the slider on the right side of the screen.
- Pressing an allied unit marker shows the allied unit type and its ID. Pressing anywhere else on the screen clears the text.
- Pressing an allied unit DCC mark (small red circle) will select it as a target.
- The standard configuration supports communication with up to 10 units simultaneously. For larger numbers, the upper frequency threshold must be configured in the datalink microcontroller property.
1.2. Mortar operation.
- The driver must engage the handbrake (3).
- Press the "Layout fire position" button
- Enter coordinates via keypad or press the DCC button (select the DCC target mark on DPKK display)
- Load shells manually. The breech will open and close at a specific interval. Shells are located both inside and outside.
- Press Fire button.
- The total field of fire is approximately 36 degrees.
Credits
Datalink protocol by STFU
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