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Description
(specs for Medea Mk. I)

Length: 21 feet
Width: 10 feet
Height: 10 feet

Armament:
x1 20mm cannon (muzzle velocity: 3,400 feet/second)
x6 grenade dischargers
Armor: 9-12mm
Weight: 7 tons
Powerplant: x1 100hp engine
Operational Range: 120 miles
Speed: 25mph on land/ 5mph floating
Crew:2

(stats arrived at via study of T-38, T-40, Type 2 Ka-Mi and Vickers-Carden-Loyd Light Amphibious Tank)

Originally designed at the request of the grecken following the obvious inability of the Homer to be adapted to an amphibious role due to its weight, the Medea resulted from dissatisfaction with mounting pontoons onto the sides of the Jason medium tank as it reduced mobility on land. While the army was satisfied enough with using the Achilles Mk. I as a landing platform ("after all", quipped a senior officer during the design's analysis, "they'll probably shoot the pontoons off for us once ashore.") the navy found the design's marine performance dissatisfying. Thus, instead of giving the go-ahead to order as amphibious vehicles, the navy issued its own requirement for a light tank, much to the chagrin of the army officers who'd been present during field tests of the Jason. Political controversy ensued, as the army felt it had the exclusive right to land-vehicle design.

While utilizing the same chassis as the Jason, the Medea was essentially redesigned for the bottom up. At the base of this design was the decision to put the engine forward of the weaponry, which went against the urban combat tactics of popping out just far enough from cover to bring the turret around that had emerged during the urban fighting at the end of the conflicts prior to the establishment of the Confederated Kingdoms. By putting the weight forward, the more hydrodynamic hull shape emerged more easily, allowing the operator to sit in a more protected position to the rear. Uniquely, the Medea could be fully operated by a single man in a standing position, partially thanks to the absence of the need for a second crewman to operate the 75mm cannon found on the Jason--though notably when used in longer term operations, a collapsible stool was provided.

The army had serious criticism of the Medea from the start of its testing in 1934. The absence of the 75mm sponsoned cannon meant that the Jason's primary asset--its high speed, small size and ability to throw tracks off of opposition with well placed shots--was gone, and concerns were raised towards its vulnerability in tank to tank combat; tartly, the navy formally replied that its responsibility was to secure the beach-head, and not fight the army's battles for them. Never the less, the Medea proved itself adept in both aquatic and marine environments, to the degree that the Medea proved capable of engaging targets ashore while still en route to the beachhead.

The Medea was first used in "combat" during the annexation of the Maktak and Pongatar Islands as part of Operation Adroit in April 1941. While not a "hot" landing situation, these landings on tropic islands in the Central Emihst successfully demonstrated both the capabilities of the design and the GCK's rapidly expanding power on the global stage.

Medea Mk. I--prototyped by the navy in 1934, the grecka made a token order of 25 of the amphibious tanks, which were predominantly deployed to Neuu Uthenland for training purposes. The grecken in turn ordered 120, with production extending to 1936.

Medea Mk. II--following Operation Adroit in 1941 and the subsequent expansion of both the Greater Confederated Kingdoms and the grecken's amphibious capabilities, the Medea was revisited with a new turret mounting an uprated 37mm main gun and slatted armor offering extra protection for the body. 148 were produced.

Thanks to EmperorMyric for assisting with a more well drawn wheelbase arrangement and Soundwave3591 for assisting with improved treads.

For Thin-Red-Line

UPDATED 26 December '17--improved art, specifications

Description
(specs for Medea Mk. I)

Length: 21 feet
Width: 10 feet
Height: 10 feet

Armament:
x1 20mm cannon (muzzle velocity: 3,400 feet/second)
x6 grenade dischargers
Armor: 9-12mm
Weight: 7 tons
Powerplant: x1 100hp engine
Operational Range: 120 miles
Speed: 25mph on land/ 5mph floating
Crew:2

(stats arrived at via study of T-38, T-40, Type 2 Ka-Mi and Vickers-Carden-Loyd Light Amphibious Tank)

Originally designed at the request of the grecken following the obvious inability of the Homer to be adapted to an amphibious role due to its weight, the Medea resulted from dissatisfaction with mounting pontoons onto the sides of the Jason medium tank as it reduced mobility on land. While the army was satisfied enough with using the Achilles Mk. I as a landing platform ("after all", quipped a senior officer during the design's analysis, "they'll probably shoot the pontoons off for us once ashore.") the navy found the design's marine performance dissatisfying. Thus, instead of giving the go-ahead to order as amphibious vehicles, the navy issued its own requirement for a light tank, much to the chagrin of the army officers who'd been present during field tests of the Jason. Political controversy ensued, as the army felt it had the exclusive right to land-vehicle design.

While utilizing the same chassis as the Jason, the Medea was essentially redesigned for the bottom up. At the base of this design was the decision to put the engine forward of the weaponry, which went against the urban combat tactics of popping out just far enough from cover to bring the turret around that had emerged during the urban fighting at the end of the conflicts prior to the establishment of the Confederated Kingdoms. By putting the weight forward, the more hydrodynamic hull shape emerged more easily, allowing the operator to sit in a more protected position to the rear. Uniquely, the Medea could be fully operated by a single man in a standing position, partially thanks to the absence of the need for a second crewman to operate the 75mm cannon found on the Jason--though notably when used in longer term operations, a collapsible stool was provided.

The army had serious criticism of the Medea from the start of its testing in 1934. The absence of the 75mm sponsoned cannon meant that the Jason's primary asset--its high speed, small size and ability to throw tracks off of opposition with well placed shots--was gone, and concerns were raised towards its vulnerability in tank to tank combat; tartly, the navy formally replied that its responsibility was to secure the beach-head, and not fight the army's battles for them. Never the less, the Medea proved itself adept in both aquatic and marine environments, to the degree that the Medea proved capable of engaging targets ashore while still en route to the beachhead.

The Medea was first used in "combat" during the annexation of the Maktak and Pongatar Islands as part of Operation Adroit in April 1941. While not a "hot" landing situation, these landings on tropic islands in the Central Emihst successfully demonstrated both the capabilities of the design and the GCK's rapidly expanding power on the global stage.

Medea Mk. I--prototyped by the navy in 1934, the grecka made a token order of 25 of the amphibious tanks, which were predominantly deployed to Neuu Uthenland for training purposes. The grecken in turn ordered 120, with production extending to 1936.

Medea Mk. II--following Operation Adroit in 1941 and the subsequent expansion of both the Greater Confederated Kingdoms and the grecken's amphibious capabilities, the Medea was revisited with a new turret mounting an uprated 37mm main gun and slatted armor offering extra protection for the body. 148 were produced.

Thanks to EmperorMyric for assisting with a more well drawn wheelbase arrangement and Soundwave3591 for assisting with improved treads.

For Thin-Red-Line

UPDATED 26 December '17--improved art, specifications