Fiction:Rykross Mechanics

Overview/History
Rykross Mechanics (Rykross'errauthul) is a large siege vehicle manufacturer of Oronusian origin, the company was formed around 22,000 years ago in the midst of the global conflict that engulfed the planet. Rykross primarily designs military vehicles, but has been known to produce for the civilian market as well.

Rykross was the result of a merger between two existing companies; Houerthak-Altharri Mechanics (Houerthak'Altharri'errauthul) and Tshaouk Designs (Tshaouk'eteimerrk) Originally they produced military and commercial vehicles for both the Agarissuliau'auuviantauri and the Praaundusi'tauli, soon afterwards the Agarissuliau'auuviantauri attacked the Praaundusi'tauli and ended their neutrality. Rykross - their factory being located on the Authiyan continent - were forcefully placed under the control of the Agarissuliau'auuviantauri and put to work designing exclusively military vehicles.

Designs
Over the millennia Rykross has pioneered a number of unique and innovative designs that have become benchmarks for future vehicle platforms. Although the company is much smaller now than it was in the past it still produces to the highest quality, their vehicles uphold the tradition of being the most reliable and requiring little maintenance.

Rykross vehicles are known for their bulky, boxy appearance due to their thick armour, and are generally tracked, although this is not always the case. They are usually fitted with many heavy, long-range weapons and minimal close-combat weaponry, however they contain large storage compartments allowing ground troops to be deployed if necessary.

Rykross produce engines for their vehicles, unlike other manufacturers who rely on an external development team to construct theirs. The current model of engine supplied with all vehicles is the Mk. 17 PRTIFD-1767H-1 Particle-induction fusi-drive.

Rykross also owns several subsidary in-house armament designers, incuding small arms producer Auotur and heavy weapon manufacturer Deraikk, who produce the iconic large-calibre guns for all Rykross vehicles. Rykross often allows these designers to produce for other vehicle manufacturers as well, resulting in a wide variety of vehicles bearing the Rykross name.

Prukyne HB4-42T2
The Prukyne'Druami'Cytkaunti'quat'qauthduoti'Kyant'duot (Prukyne Heavy Bombard 4-42 Type-2, or Prukyne HB4-42T2) is a semi-retired heavy assault unit. Armed with four long-range 1700mm Keyduli-17FG-01 cannons capable of a range of 15km (9.3mi,) two mid-range 380mm Oghassiau 308PW anti-vehicle cannons and two mid-range 200mm Batzourik 224RW anti-infantry guns. The crew comprises of 12 Oronusians, and the large rear compartment of the vehicle can hold a further 35 ground troops or other mission-specific equipment. The entire front of the vehicle is devoted to ammunition and loading mechanisms for its large main weapons. Production of this vehicle ceased several years ago after the 50 year old design was deemed outdated, but it is still a popular, well-rounded vehicle and continues to see service on the battlefield. Although it has been largely replaced by the newer and larger Sktzau'Taru series vehicle.

Sktzau'Taru MHB4-03T1
The Sktzau'Taru'Myukkth'Druami'Cytkaunti'quat'ostu'irka'Kyant'elut (Sktzau'Taru Mega Heavy Bombard 4-03 Type-1, or Sktzau'Taru MHB4-03T1) is a super-heavy assault unit developed by Rykross Mechanics. Armed with four 1900mm Ombaussk-19IJ-01 cannons that can fire projectiles 23km (14.3mi,) two 1500mm Yetauktui-15G-01 long-range cannons and four 50mm Vaith'Dessaur 0599ZXZ rapid-fire anti-infantry guns. The Sktzau'Taru entered production 5 standard years ago, coinciding with the retirement and decommissioning of the older Prukyne models. It is capable of significantly faster speeds despite its larger and heavier mass, this power is achieved by six vertically-mounted Mk.17 PRTIFD-1767H-1 drive systems. Due to the increased space required for the drive systems storage space is compromised, allowing it to carry only 25 ground troops.

Khyan'Aur LRAPP8-01T1
The Khyan'Aur'Lasthu'Marsutiav'Ciiuljaukau'Hsthaur'Cupryijjaru'dathphk'ostu'elut'Kyant'elut (Khyan'Aur Long Range Assisted Pulse Projection 8-01 Type-1, or Khyan'Aur LRAPP8-01T1) is a long-range artillery unit developed by Rykross Mechanics. Armed with four 2000mm Tshaouk-20JK-01 assisted pulse projection cannons that can fire projectiles 41km (25.4mi,) and four 1900mm Ombaussk-19IJ-01 cannons.

Maiguthi'Ostoruuk ERMP267-3P
The (Maiguthi'Ostoruuk Extended Range Missile Platform 267-3P) was a small vehicular missile platform produced by Rykross Mechanics 10,000 years ago, it was lightly armed with four Dournayoi DO Type-77 missile launchers with capacity for 32 missiles in total and two 200mm Ferauvul 87AHR-Houkcht anti-infantry light repeating guns.