MORTAR MODULE – VLKT-M-4500 "Vulta"
[b]Type:[/b] Modular Indirect Fire Support Unit
[b]Base Platform:[/b] VLKT-M-4500 "Vulta" 8×8
[b]Ammunition:[/b] HE (High Explosive)
[b]Role:[/b] Mobile Fire Support / Area Suppression
[b]Users:[/b] SI.DF
CONTROLS
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[][b]GPS Input[/b] – Enter target coordinates[][b]GPS Z[/b] – Enter target elevation
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DESCRIPTION
The [b]Mortar Module[/b] equips the VLKT-M-4500 "Vulta" with a rapid-deployment indirect fire capability, allowing units to deliver precise high-explosive fire support without relying on fixed artillery positions.
Designed for fast repositioning, the module enables shoot-and-scoot tactics, leveraging the Vulta’s high-speed wheeled mobility to avoid counter-battery fire. Once deployed, the system accepts direct GPS targeting, allowing crews to engage targets beyond line of sight with minimal setup time.
The mortar system fires [b]HE ammunition[/b], optimized for infantry suppression, area denial, and soft-target neutralization. By integrating targeting directly through coordinate input, the system minimizes crew workload while maintaining accuracy.
FEATURES
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[] GPS-based indirect fire targeting[] HE mortar ammunition[] Rapid deployment and relocation capability[] Fully modular — mounts to any Vulta chassis
[*] Compatible with SI.DF operational doctrine
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LORE
The Sawyer Isles Defense Force places a strong emphasis on speed and flexibility over static firepower. Traditional towed or fixed mortar systems were increasingly seen as liabilities in modern engagements, especially within the Isles’ dense urban and coastal environments.
The Mortar Module was developed as part of the Vulta modular warfare concept — a system where fire support could be deployed, withdrawn, and redeployed within minutes. Instead of transporting separate artillery units, commanders could request mortar capability on demand by assigning the appropriate module to an existing Vulta platform.
Today, the Mortar Module is commonly used to support SI.DF maneuver units and SI.ST special operations teams, providing immediate indirect fire without compromising mobility or logistical simplicity.
