Personnel Carrier
Personnel carrier used by the Earth Federation Forces for transporting troops and prisoners.
The Personnel Carrier was a personnel carrier used by the Earth Federation Forces for transporting troops and prisoners in UC 0105. The vehicle served dual roles as both military transport and prisoner transport during operations.
History
The Personnel Carrier was in service with the Earth Federation Forces during the early UC 100s as part of their standard vehicle fleet. These vehicles were designed to transport large numbers of personnel safely and efficiently, serving both routine military transport needs and special operations requiring prisoner transport.
In April UC 0105, a Personnel Carrier was used to transport captured Mafty pilot Gawman Nobile following his capture during the battle in Davao. Kenneth Sleg specifically ordered that Gawman should not be harmed during transport, as he needed to be interrogated for intelligence about Mafty operations.
This incident demonstrated the Personnel Carrier’s role in military operations involving prisoner transport, particularly in counter-terrorism operations against anti-Federation groups. The vehicle’s use for transporting captured enemy personnel highlighted its importance in military logistics and prisoner handling procedures.
Design
The Personnel Carrier was designed as a practical transport vehicle capable of carrying multiple passengers securely and efficiently. While specific technical details remain unknown, the vehicle’s configuration was optimised for carrying personnel rather than cargo or equipment.
The vehicle featured secure passenger accommodations suitable for both friendly troops and captured prisoners. Its design likely included appropriate restraint systems and security measures to prevent escapes during prisoner transport operations.
The Personnel Carrier’s robust construction was designed to withstand the stresses of military transport operations whilst providing adequate protection for its occupants during routine and combat operations.
Equipment
The Personnel Carrier lacked fixed armaments, focusing instead on its primary mission of personnel transport. Any defensive capabilities were provided by escort vehicles or security personnel rather than the carrier itself.
The vehicle’s equipment was optimised for passenger transport, likely including secure seating, restraint systems for prisoners, and basic life support systems appropriate for extended transport operations.
Communication systems were probably included to maintain contact with command elements and coordinate with escort vehicles during transport operations.
Operational use
The Personnel Carrier served multiple roles within Federation military operations. Its primary functions included transporting troops to and from operations, moving prisoners between facilities, and providing general personnel transport for military units.
During the Davao operation, the Personnel Carrier’s use for prisoner transport demonstrated its importance in counter-terrorism operations. The vehicle enabled Federation forces to safely transport captured enemy personnel whilst maintaining proper security and ensuring the prisoners remained available for interrogation.
The vehicle’s dual-role capability made it valuable for military units that needed to transport both their own personnel and captured prisoners during extended operations. This versatility reduced the logistical burden on military units by eliminating the need for separate prisoner transport vehicles.
Security features
As a vehicle designed to transport both friendly personnel and prisoners, the Personnel Carrier incorporated various security features. These likely included secure restraint systems, limited prisoner access to vehicle controls, and appropriate barriers between prisoners and vehicle operators.
The vehicle’s design probably incorporated lessons learned from previous prisoner transport operations, ensuring that captured personnel could be transported safely without compromising the security of the transport or enabling escapes.
During Gawman’s transport, Kenneth’s specific orders about treating the prisoner carefully suggested that the Personnel Carrier was equipped to handle valuable prisoners who needed to remain healthy for interrogation purposes.
Behind the scenes
The Personnel Carrier was designed by Katoki Hajime, Yamane Kimitoshi, Nobuhiko Genba, and Seiichi Nakatani for the Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway film adaptation.
Appearances
See also
External links
- Personnel Carrier on MAHQ