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	| introduced = 3049		| introduced = 3049
	| mass = 30		| mass = 30
−	| chassis = Unspecified
	| engine = [[Junkers 120]] [[internal combustion engine]]		| engine = [[Junkers 120]] [[internal combustion engine]]
	| comsys = [[T-300 Dual Wave]]		| comsys = [[T-300 Dual Wave]]
−	| T&T = Unspecified
	| speed = 64.8		| speed = 64.8
	| armament =		| armament =
	| heat sinks = None		| heat sinks = None
−	| armor = [[LaborHeavy/1]]	+	| armor = [[LaborHeavy/1]] [[heavy industrial armor]]
	| equipment =		| equipment =
	* 1x [[Lift hoist]]		* 1x [[Lift hoist]]
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	==Weapons and Equipment==		==Weapons and Equipment==
−	The 'Mech is equipped with a 15 ton capacity [[lift hoist]] on its right arm, which allows it to handle heavy loads. The hoist is then able to load its cargo onto trailing cargo trucks. A [[Combine (Equipment)|combine]] takes the place of its left hand [[actuator]]. In the center torso, the 'Mech has a half-ton capacity cargo hold.<ref name=TROVAR/>	+	The 'Mech is equipped with a 15 ton capacity [[life hoist]] on its right arm, which allows it to handle heavy loads. The hoist is then able to load its cargo onto trailing cargo trucks. A [[Combine (Equipment)|combine]] takes the place of its left hand [[actuator]]. In the center torso, the 'Mech has a half-ton capacity cargo hold.<ref name=TROVAR/>
	==Variants==		==Variants==
	*; HVR-199 : An expanded 40-ton version from [[Achernar IndustrialMechs]], this variant, built to compete with newer models such as the ''[[Demeter (IndustrialMech)|Demeter]]'', carries a more efficient engine and two tons of cargo space. It is heavily armored, enabling use in hazardous locations. BV (2.0) = ?<ref name=TROp40-41/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 105: "''Harvester'' HVR-199 AgroMech"</ref>		*; HVR-199 : An expanded 40-ton version from [[Achernar IndustrialMechs]], this variant, built to compete with newer models such as the ''[[Demeter (IndustrialMech)|Demeter]]'', carries a more efficient engine and two tons of cargo space. It is heavily armored, enabling use in hazardous locations. BV (2.0) = ?<ref name=TROp40-41/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 105: "''Harvester'' HVR-199 AgroMech"</ref>
−	*; HVR-199M MOD : An early field modification, this variant of the HVR-199 replaces the [[lift hoist]] with an [[AC/5]] and adds one heat sink. An [[advanced fire control]] is added to better utilize the new weapon. BV (2.0) = 406<ref name=TROp40-41/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 106: "''Harvester'' HVR-199M AgroMech MOD"</ref>	+	*; HVR-199M MOD : An early field modification, this variant of the HVR-199 replaces the [[lift hoist]] with an [[AC/5]] and adds one heat sink. An [[advanced fire control]] is added tp better utilize the new weapon. BV (2.0) = 406<ref name=TROp40-41/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 106: "''Harvester'' HVR-199M AgroMech MOD"</ref>
	*; HVR-199M-A MOD : This official militarized variant from [[Achernar IndustrialMechs]] fits a smaller engine, providing a top speed of only 54 km/h. In addition one ton of armor was peeled off the chassis, which freed enough weight and space to fit an [[RAC/5]] and ton of ammunition in the right arm. The left hand [[Combine (Equipment)|combine]] was kept. BV (2.0) = 605<ref name=TROp40-41/>		*; HVR-199M-A MOD : This official militarized variant from [[Achernar IndustrialMechs]] fits a smaller engine, providing a top speed of only 54 km/h. In addition one ton of armor was peeled off the chassis, which freed enough weight and space to fit an [[RAC/5]] and ton of ammunition in the right arm. The left hand [[Combine (Equipment)|combine]] was kept. BV (2.0) = 605<ref name=TROp40-41/>
−	*; HVR-199M-B MOD : Originating from [[DiNapoli Industries]], this variant of the HVR-199 fits a smaller engine, providing a top speed of only 54 km/h. In addition one ton of armor was peeled off the chassis, which freed enough weight and space to fit an [[RAC/2]] and one ton of ammunition in the right arm. The left hand [[Combine (Equipment)|combine]] was kept, but only after adding [[Armored Component|additional armor]] to it. BV (2.0) = 462<ref name=TROp40-41/>	+	*; HVR-199M-B MOD : Originating from [[DiNapoli Industries]], this variant of the HVR-199 fits a smaller engine, providing a top speed of only 54 km/h. In addition one ton of armor was peeled off the chassis, which freed enough weight and space to fit a [[RAC/2]] and ton of ammunition in the right arm. The left hand [[Combine (Equipment)|combine]] was kept, but only after adding [[Armored Component|additional armor]] to it. BV (2.0) = 462<ref name=TROp40-41/>
	*; HVR-199M-M MOD : Built on the HVR-199M, this variant replaces the cargo space with four [[vehicular mine dispenser]]s. BV (2.0) = 438<ref name=TROp40-41/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 105: "''Harvester'' HVR-199 AgroMech"</ref>		*; HVR-199M-M MOD : Built on the HVR-199M, this variant replaces the cargo space with four [[vehicular mine dispenser]]s. BV (2.0) = 438<ref name=TROp40-41/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 105: "''Harvester'' HVR-199 AgroMech"</ref>

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | image = Harvester AgroMech.jpg | name = ''Harvester'' | manufacturer = [[Iroquois Machinery Limited]] ---- [[Achernar IndustrialMechs]] ---- [[DiNapoli Industries]] | model = HVR-99 | Use = AgroMech |Tech Base =Inner Sphere |mech type =IndustrialMech |feet=2 | Cost = | introduced = 3049 | mass = 30 | engine = [[Junkers 120]] [[internal combustion engine]] | comsys = [[T-300 Dual Wave]] | speed = 64.8 | armament = | heat sinks = None | armor = [[LaborHeavy/1]] [[heavy industrial armor]] | equipment = * 1x [[Lift hoist]] * 1x [[Combine (Equipment)|Combine]] * 1x [[Cargo bay]] | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = 339<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Liao'', p. 29</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 73: HVR-99 ''Harvester'' - "Civilian Harvester's BV2.0 and era introduction.</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4264/harvester-hvr-99-agromech MUL Profile for the HVR-99 ''Harvester'']</ref> }} ==Description== Five years after the [[Helm Memory Core]] was decoded by the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] on [[New Avalon]], [[Iroquois Machinery Limited]] of [[Shawnee]] utilized the technology breakthrough to develop a new design of harvesting machine. The '''''Harvester''''' is based on [[Star League]] prototype schematics of a new compact [[IndustrialMech]], and this new Iroquois machine proved three times faster than conventional harvesting machines. It enjoyed widespread use among the [[Federated Suns]]' food producing worlds within 10 years of its introduction.<ref name=TROVAR>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 200: "Harvester 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 214: Background and stats for the ''Harvester''</ref> Years later, in the 3120s, the design was licensed out to [[Achernar IndustrialMechs]] and [[DiNapoli Industries]], surviving in a new form.<ref name=TROp40-41>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', pp. 40–41: "''Harvester'' AgroMech MODs"</ref> The ''Harvester'' is noted for its good armor protection and its high-maintenance engine. During the Liao Insurgency, the ''Ijori Dè Guāng'' used ''Harvesters'' and other IndustrialMechs to fight the [[Republic of the Sphere]] military.<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Liao'', p. 9</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== The 'Mech is equipped with a 15 ton capacity [[life hoist]] on its right arm, which allows it to handle heavy loads. The hoist is then able to load its cargo onto trailing cargo trucks. A [[Combine (Equipment)|combine]] takes the place of its left hand [[actuator]]. In the center torso, the 'Mech has a half-ton capacity cargo hold.<ref name=TROVAR/> ==Variants== *; HVR-199 : An expanded 40-ton version from [[Achernar IndustrialMechs]], this variant, built to compete with newer models such as the ''[[Demeter (IndustrialMech)|Demeter]]'', carries a more efficient engine and two tons of cargo space. It is heavily armored, enabling use in hazardous locations. BV (2.0) = ?<ref name=TROp40-41/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 105: "''Harvester'' HVR-199 AgroMech"</ref> *; HVR-199M MOD : An early field modification, this variant of the HVR-199 replaces the [[lift hoist]] with an [[AC/5]] and adds one heat sink. An [[advanced fire control]] is added tp better utilize the new weapon. BV (2.0) = 406<ref name=TROp40-41/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 106: "''Harvester'' HVR-199M AgroMech MOD"</ref> *; HVR-199M-A MOD : This official militarized variant from [[Achernar IndustrialMechs]] fits a smaller engine, providing a top speed of only 54 km/h. In addition one ton of armor was peeled off the chassis, which freed enough weight and space to fit an [[RAC/5]] and ton of ammunition in the right arm. The left hand [[Combine (Equipment)|combine]] was kept. BV (2.0) = 605<ref name=TROp40-41/> *; HVR-199M-B MOD : Originating from [[DiNapoli Industries]], this variant of the HVR-199 fits a smaller engine, providing a top speed of only 54 km/h. In addition one ton of armor was peeled off the chassis, which freed enough weight and space to fit a [[RAC/2]] and ton of ammunition in the right arm. The left hand [[Combine (Equipment)|combine]] was kept, but only after adding [[Armored Component|additional armor]] to it. BV (2.0) = 462<ref name=TROp40-41/> *; HVR-199M-M MOD : Built on the HVR-199M, this variant replaces the cargo space with four [[vehicular mine dispenser]]s. BV (2.0) = 438<ref name=TROp40-41/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 105: "''Harvester'' HVR-199 AgroMech"</ref> ==Design Quirks== The HVR-99 ''Harvester'' AgroMech features the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=TRO:VArp214>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 214: "Harvester 'Mech Profile"</ref> * [[Gas Hog]] ==Notable Pilots== :''See: [[:Category:Notable Harvester Pilots]]'' ==Notes== * The HVR-199 series of ''Harvester''s was originally introduced by [[WizKids]] in the [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game]] under the generic name ''AgroMech''. The 199 series was initially 35 tons,<ref>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 58: "Bill Maignlov"</ref> and early record sheets were published in [[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]. The publication of ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' renamed the ''AgroMech'' and gave it its current tonnage. ==Gallery== <gallery> Harvester AgroMech.jpg|HVR-99 ''Harvester'' from [[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex|TRO:VA]] Harvester MOD 199M-A TROI.jpg|HVR-199M-A ''Harvester'' MOD from ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars|TRO:I]]'' Harvester MOD 199M-B TROI.jpg|HVR-199M-B ''Harvester'' MOD from ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars|TRO:I]]'' AgroMech MOD-B.jpg|''AgroMech'' MOD-B from [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game|Mechwarrior: Dark Age]]'s miniature set ''[[MechWarrior: Fire For Effect|Fire For Effect]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Liao]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''

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