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Line 1: − {{InfoBoxBattleMech + {{InfoBoxIndMech − | image = Spindrift SDT-1 XTROBoondocks.jpg + | image = [[File:Spindrift.jpg|191px]] − | name = ''Spindrift'' + | Name = SDT-1 Spindrift Aquatic SecurityMech − | manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5">''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', pp. 5, 18: "SDT-1 Spindrift & Record Sheet"</ref> + | Manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]] − | production year = 3069 + | Use = Security Mech <br/> Underwater Patrol − | year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3021/spindrift-aquatic-securitymech-sdt-1/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>+ | Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Rules|Experimental]]) − | Use = [[SecurityMech]]+ | Cost = ??? − ----+ | Introduced = 30 − Underwater Patrol + | Mass = 30 − |Tech Base =Inner Sphere + | Engine = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] − |mech type =IndustrialMech+ | Top Speed = 64.8 − |feet=2+ | Armament = [[SR Torpedo 6|SR Torpedo-6 Launcher]] <br/> [[ER Small Laser]] − | Equipment Rating = N/A<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>+ | Heat Sinks = 10 − | model = SDT-1<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>+ | Armor = [[Patchwork Armor]] − | cost = 1,771,385 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>+ | Equipment = ??? − | introduced = 3069<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> + | BV (1.0) = ??? − | mass = 30 + | BV (2.0) = 425 − | chassis = [[SDA Harvester Industrial]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> − | engine = [[Doorman 120]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> − | comsys=[[T-300 Dual Wave]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> − | T&T= [[Dalban Trident]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> − | speed = 43.2<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> − | armament = − * 1x [[SRT-6]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> − * 1x [[ER small laser]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> − | heat sinks = 10 [[single heat sink]]s<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> − | armor = [[Patchwork armor]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> − | equipment = − * [[Environmental sealing]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> − | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 425<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/><br>441<ref name="MUL1"/> }} }} − == Description == + __TOC__ − The '''''Spindrift''''' was an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] undersea [[SecurityMech]] produced by [[Bowie Industries]]’ prototype fabrication line on [[Carlisle]] at the beginning of the [[Jihad]]. The initial design used the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois ''[[Harvester]]'' AgroMech as a base.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> The idea for the design began from the company taking suggestions from its employees.<ref name="TRO:P">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 98: "SDT-1A Spindrift Aquatic SecurityMech"</ref> + ==Description== + The ''Spindrift'' is an [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] undersea SecurityMech which was produced by Bowie Industries’ prototype fabrication line on [[Carlisle]] in beginning of the [[Jihad]]. The initial design uses the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois ''[[Harvester]]'' AgroMech as a base. − By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater, but while on land it is nearly defenseless.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> Changes would be made due to the results of the tests conducted with these prototypes, with the experimental armor was dropped, as well as the exceedingly difficult to obtain [[HarJel]]. The ''Spindrift'' production model design would enter production in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], in [[3083]], as an aquatic SecurityMech.<ref name="TRO:P"/> + By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater. On land, it is nearly defenseless. − == Weapons and Equipment == + ==Armament & Capacities== − The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right torso–mounted [[SRT-6]] launcher, with one ton of ammunition, while in the left torso the 'Mech has [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]]. These weapons are tied into an [[advanced fire control]] system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> + The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right torso-mounted Six-tube Short Range Torpedo launcher with one ton of ammunition. In the left torso, the 'Mech has an Extended Range Small Laser. These weapons are tied into an [[Advance Fire Control]] system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents. − Bowie employed a patchwork of different types of armor for protection and evaluation. While normal heavy commercial armor is employed on the rest of the 'Mech, the side torsos had been fitted with a half-ton of [[laser reflective armor]], and a half ton of [[reactive armor]] had been fitted on each arm to test its use underwater. The cockpit and the 'Mech's core systems are fitted with [[environmental sealing]] and [[BattleMech HarJel System|BattleMech HarJel]].<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> + Bowie employed a patchwork of different types of armor for protection and evaluation. While normal Heavy Commercial Armor is employed on the rest of the 'Mech, the side torsos had been fitted with a half-ton of [[Laser Reflective Armor]]. A half ton of [[Reactive Armor]] had been fitted on each arm to test its use underwater. The pilot and the 'Mech's core systems are fitted with [[Environmental Sealing]] and [[BattleMech HarJel System|BattleMech HarJel]] in its center torso. − A 120-rated [[fusion engine]] powers the 'Mech and allows for its experimental [[UMU]] propulsion units to drive the 'Mech to speeds of up to 43.2 km/h underwater.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> + A 120-rated Fusion engine powers the 'Mech and allows for its Experimental [[UMU]] propulsion units to drive the 'Mech to speeds of up to 43.2 kph underwater. − == Variants == + ==References== − *; SDT-1A : The production ''Spindrift'' developed in [[Introduction Year::3083]]<ref name="MUL2"/> replaces the [[patchwork armor]] configuration with five and a half tons of [[heavy industrial armor]]. The armament remains the same, as does the underwater maneuvering capability offered by the four [[UMU]]s. Procurement problems meant that the [[BattleMech HarJel System]] of the prototype has been removed as well. BV (2.0) = 449<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 99: "SDT-1A Spindrift"</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5106/spindrift-aquatic-securitymech-sdt-1a/ MUL online entry for the Spindrift SDT-1A variant]''</ref>+ <references /> + *''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', pp. 5, 18 − == Design Quirks == + ==Bibliography== − The SDT-1A ''Spindrift'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99"/>+ *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' − * [[No Ejection System]] − * [[Multi-Trac]] − == Gallery == − <gallery> − Spindrift SDT-1 XTROBoondocks.jpg|SDT-1 ''Spindrift'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks|XTRO:Boondocks]]'' − Spindrift SDT-1A TROPrototypes.jpg|SDT-1A ''Spindrift'' from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' − </gallery> − − == References == − <references /> − == Bibliography ==+ [[Category:Industrial 'Mechs]] − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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| − | | image = Spindrift | + | | image = [[File:Spindrift.jpg|191px]] |
| − | | | + | | Name = SDT-1 Spindrift Aquatic SecurityMech |
| − | | | + | | Manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]] |
| − | | | + | | Use = Security Mech <br/> Underwater Patrol |
| − | + | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Rules|Experimental]]) | |
| − | + | | Cost = ??? | |
| − | + | | Introduced = 30 | |
| − | Underwater Patrol | + | | Mass = 30 |
| − | |Tech Base =Inner Sphere | + | | Engine = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] |
| − | + | | Top Speed = 64.8 | |
| − | + | | Armament = [[SR Torpedo 6|SR Torpedo-6 Launcher]] <br/> [[ER Small Laser]] | |
| − | + | | Heat Sinks = 10 | |
| − | + | | Armor = [[Patchwork Armor]] | |
| − | + | | Equipment = ??? | |
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| − | == Description == | + | __TOC__ |
| − | The | + | ==Description== |
| + | The ''Spindrift'' is an [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] undersea SecurityMech which was produced by Bowie Industries’ prototype fabrication line on [[Carlisle]] in beginning of the [[Jihad]]. The initial design uses the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois ''[[Harvester]]'' AgroMech as a base. | ||
| − | By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater, | + | By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater. On land, it is nearly defenseless. |
| − | == | + | ==Armament & Capacities== |
| − | The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right | + | The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right torso-mounted Six-tube Short Range Torpedo launcher with one ton of ammunition. In the left torso, the 'Mech has an Extended Range Small Laser. These weapons are tied into an [[Advance Fire Control]] system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents. |
| − | Bowie employed a patchwork of different types of armor for protection and evaluation. While normal | + | Bowie employed a patchwork of different types of armor for protection and evaluation. While normal Heavy Commercial Armor is employed on the rest of the 'Mech, the side torsos had been fitted with a half-ton of [[Laser Reflective Armor]]. A half ton of [[Reactive Armor]] had been fitted on each arm to test its use underwater. The pilot and the 'Mech's core systems are fitted with [[Environmental Sealing]] and [[BattleMech HarJel System|BattleMech HarJel]] in its center torso. |
| − | A 120-rated | + | A 120-rated Fusion engine powers the 'Mech and allows for its Experimental [[UMU]] propulsion units to drive the 'Mech to speeds of up to 43.2 kph underwater. |
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| + | *''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', pp. 5, 18 | ||
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| − | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | |
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