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The '''X-89 Ruby Epee''' ([[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]]: ''X-89 Epee Rubis'') was an experimental testbed for a land-based weapon system jointly developed by [[Burgundie]] and [[Yonderre]] and put into limited trials production during the latter stages of the [[Occidental Cold War]]. Intended to disable and destroy the optical electronic systems and equipment of enemy vehicles, the Ruby Epee consisted of a bank of laser emitters mounted on an elongated [[Yonderre|Yonderian]] [[AMY-66]] {{wp|main battle tank}} chassis. | The '''X-89 Ruby Epee''' ([[Burgoignesc language|Burgoignesc]]: ''X-89 Epee Rubis'') was an experimental testbed for a land-based weapon system jointly developed by [[Burgundie]] and [[Yonderre]] and put into limited trials production during the latter stages of the [[Occidental Cold War]]. Intended to disable and destroy the optical electronic systems and equipment of enemy vehicles, the Ruby Epee consisted of a bank of laser emitters mounted on an elongated [[Yonderre|Yonderian]] [[AMY-66]] {{wp|main battle tank}} chassis. | ||
Starting in the late 1960s, the armies of [[Burgundie]] and [[Yonderre]] entered into a joint research agreement to develop a land-based laser weapon system. This was the result of the ongoing [[Operation Kipling]] and the increased commitment being made by [[Urcea]] at the expense of both [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] and [[Urcea|Urcean]] readiness posture against [[Caphiria]] in the [[Occidental Cold War]]. It was the belief in the higher military echelons of [[Burgundie]] at the time that a breakthrough in laser technology would allow for a more level playing field against [[Caphiria]] | Starting in the late 1960s, the armies of [[Burgundie]] and [[Yonderre]] entered into a joint research agreement to develop a land-based laser weapon system. This was the result of the ongoing [[Operation Kipling]] and the increased commitment being made by [[Urcea]] at the expense of both [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] and [[Urcea|Urcean]] readiness posture against [[Caphiria]] in the [[Occidental Cold War]]. It was the belief in the higher military echelons of [[Burgundie]] at the time that a breakthrough in laser technology would allow for a more level playing field against [[Caphiria]] and the latter's developments in advanced optics. The objective was initially to develop a mechanism to dazzle and disorient enemy soldiers, although it was later extended to also rended enemy electronic systems and optics inoperable. | ||
The [[Yonderre|Yonderian]] state was approached by [[Burgundie]] in 1968 because it was not directly involved in [[Operation Kipling]] and because it's research institutions were already working on related technologies. Noted designer of guided missiles [[FS|Fabrique de Sainte-Catherine]] was chartered by the [[Yonderian Defence Force]] to aid Burgoignesc technicians in developing the laser emitters for the X-89, the lessons from which would ultimately be put towards the development of the 135mm [[MAS-72]] ATGM. The [[AMG|Atelier de Mécanique de Gabion]] was tasked with developing an [[AMY-66]] chassis expanded to accommodate a large generator and an auxiliary battery system for the laser emitters. The lenses themselves were able to operate in different environments by moving metal caps closer to protect the lens. | The [[Yonderre|Yonderian]] state was approached by [[Burgundie]] in 1968 because it was not directly involved in [[Operation Kipling]] and because it's research institutions were already working on related technologies. Noted designer of guided missiles [[FS|Fabrique de Sainte-Catherine]] was chartered by the [[Yonderian Defence Force]] to aid Burgoignesc technicians in developing the laser emitters for the X-89, the lessons from which would ultimately be put towards the development of the 135mm [[MAS-72]] ATGM. The [[AMG|Atelier de Mécanique de Gabion]] was tasked with developing an [[AMY-66]] chassis expanded to accommodate a large generator and an auxiliary battery system for the laser emitters. The lenses themselves were able to operate in different environments by moving metal caps closer to protect the lens. | ||