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The introduction of the ''[[Powerman]]'' family forced the ''Buster'' from the number one sales spot. The lawsuits between Bluth Corporation and Sitwell Corporation (the ''Powerman'''s producer) alleging industrial espionage, trade secret infringement, and other various charges eventually destroyed Bluth Corporation. The ''Buster'' remains in production around the Inner Sphere.<ref name=TROVA/>
 
The introduction of the ''[[Powerman]]'' family forced the ''Buster'' from the number one sales spot. The lawsuits between Bluth Corporation and Sitwell Corporation (the ''Powerman'''s producer) alleging industrial espionage, trade secret infringement, and other various charges eventually destroyed Bluth Corporation. The ''Buster'' remains in production around the Inner Sphere.<ref name=TROVA/>
  
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The latest member of the ''Buster'' family, the ''Buster XXI'', is equipped with [[Industrial TSM]] which makes it even more effective.<ref name=TROVA/><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 218</ref>
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The latest member of the ''Buster'' family, the ''Buster XXI'', is equipped with [[Industrial TSM]] which makes it even more effective.<ref name=TROVA/><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 218</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 89</ref>
  
 
During the [[Jihad]], the [[Word of Blake]] created several ''Buster'' IndustrialMech-MODs for use by the Blake Protectorate Militia.<ref name=trovar229/>
 
During the [[Jihad]], the [[Word of Blake]] created several ''Buster'' IndustrialMech-MODs for use by the Blake Protectorate Militia.<ref name=trovar229/>
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==Variants==
 
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Some desperate forces have armed their ''Busters'' to oppose BattleMechs. (These modifications are often referred to as "IndustrialMech-MODs".<ref name=trovar229>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 229</ref>
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*;''Buster XV'' : This earlier version of the ''Buster'' lacks Industrial TSM but is otherwise identical to the ''Buster XXI''. BV (2.0) = 222<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 84</ref>
  
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*;''Buster'' (AC) : This variant carries an [[Autocannon/5]] in the right torso and an [[LRM-10]] in the left torso. Each weapon has a ton of ammunition. The weapons completely replace the Lift Hoists and Cargo Bays. Five single heat sinks are added. BV (2.0) = 443<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 77</ref><ref name=trovar229/>
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Some desperate forces have armed their ''Busters'' to oppose BattleMechs. (These modifications are often referred to as "IndustrialMech-MODs".<ref name=trovar229>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 229</ref> These MOD versions are all equipped with Advanced Fire Control and double the armor protection of the standard ''Buster'', but it remains Commercial Armor so this increased protection is negligible.<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', pp. 85-88</ref>
  
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*;''Buster'' (PPC) : This version puts a [[Particle Projection Cannon]] in the right torso, completely filling the Cargo Bay that was mounted there. Ten heat sinks are added to allow the PPC to fire. This version of the ''Buster'' removes the Lift Hoists, but keeps a two ton cargo bay in the left torso. BV (2.0) = 475<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 78</ref><ref name=trovar229/>
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*;''Buster'' (AC)/''Buster XV-M'' HaulerMech MOD : This variant carries an [[Autocannon/5]] in the right torso and an [[LRM-10]] in the left torso. Each weapon has a ton of ammunition. The weapons completely replace the Lift Hoists and Cargo Bays. Five single heat sinks are added. BV (2.0) = 443<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 77</ref><ref name=trovar229/><ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 85</ref>
  
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*;''Buster'' (LB-X) : This is one of two variants first seen in use by the [[Word of Blake]] Protectorate Militia. It carries more armor and uses an (unspecified) LB-X autocannon.<ref name=trovar229/>
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*;''Buster'' (PPC)/''Buster XV-M-B'' HaulerMech MOD : This version puts a [[Particle Projection Cannon]] in the right torso, completely filling the Cargo Bay that was mounted there. Ten heat sinks are added to allow the PPC to fire. This version of the ''Buster'' removes the Lift Hoists, but keeps a two ton cargo bay in the left torso. BV (2.0) = 475<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 78</ref><ref name=trovar229/><ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 86</ref>
  
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*;''Buster'' (Gauss) : Another Word of Blake variant, this ''Buster'' was equipped with a [[Gauss Rifle]]. How much armor it carried and other performance data is currently unavailable.<ref name=trovar229/>
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*;''Buster XV-M-C'' HaulerMech MOD : This is one of two variants first seen in use by the [[Word of Blake]] Protectorate Militia. This ''Buster'' was equipped with a [[Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition, backed up by two [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s. BV (2.0) = 726<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 87</ref>
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*;''Buster XV-M-W'' : Another Word of Blake variant, this model carries a single [[LB 10-X]] autocannon with a ton of each ammunition type. Unlike the other ''Buster'' MODs, it is also equipped with an [[Ejection Seat]]. BV (2.0) = 713<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 88</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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Record Sheets for the ''Buster'' and its armed variants can be found in ''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]''.
 
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''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'' lists the top speed of the ''Buster'' at 44 km/h. This is incorrect according to the ''[[TechManual]]'' speed calculations, which lists top speed as 1.5 times base speed. The ''Buster's'' top speed should therefore be 54 km/h. ''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'' lists the ''Buster'''s Running MP as 5, reflecting this change.<ref name=TROVA/>
 
''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'' lists the top speed of the ''Buster'' at 44 km/h. This is incorrect according to the ''[[TechManual]]'' speed calculations, which lists top speed as 1.5 times base speed. The ''Buster's'' top speed should therefore be 54 km/h. ''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'' lists the ''Buster'''s Running MP as 5, reflecting this change.<ref name=TROVA/>
  
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[[Category:Industrial 'Mechs|Buster]]
 
[[Category:Industrial 'Mechs|Buster]]

Revision as of 10:22, 4 December 2014

Buster
Buster
Production information
Manufacturer
Use HaulerMech
Class
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere
Mass
Chassis
Armor
Engine
Communications System Doering Hi-Def Mk II
Speed km/h
Armament

2x Lift Hoists
3x Cargo Bays

BV (2.0) 228[1]


Description

The Buster class IndustrialMech was created by the Bluth Corporation. In 2795 the Buster HaulerMech series was so popular that several factories across the Terran Hegemony produced it. The Buster was particularly popular with heavy mining operations, where it could easily load the massive output of a mine into transports quickly. Many DropPorts also used the Buster to load and unload DropShips. The ability to move cargo with more finesse than a vehicle, combined with the leg mounted track system, allowed Buster to navigate tight spaces.[2]

The introduction of the Powerman family forced the Buster from the number one sales spot. The lawsuits between Bluth Corporation and Sitwell Corporation (the Powerman's producer) alleging industrial espionage, trade secret infringement, and other various charges eventually destroyed Bluth Corporation. The Buster remains in production around the Inner Sphere.[2]

The latest member of the Buster family, the Buster XXI, is equipped with Industrial TSM which makes it even more effective.[2][3][4]

During the Jihad, the Word of Blake created several Buster IndustrialMech-MODs for use by the Blake Protectorate Militia.[5]

Weapons and Equipment

As an IndustrialMech, the Buster has no armament.[2]

Cargo

The standard Buster has a Lift Hoist in each arm, and a five ton cargo bay in the left and right torso. The center torso has a one ton cargo bay, allowing the Buster to carry eleven tons of cargo internally.[2][6]

Variants

  • Buster XV 
    This earlier version of the Buster lacks Industrial TSM but is otherwise identical to the Buster XXI. BV (2.0) = 222[7]

Some desperate forces have armed their Busters to oppose BattleMechs. (These modifications are often referred to as "IndustrialMech-MODs".[5] These MOD versions are all equipped with Advanced Fire Control and double the armor protection of the standard Buster, but it remains Commercial Armor so this increased protection is negligible.[8]

  • Buster (AC)/Buster XV-M HaulerMech MOD 
    This variant carries an Autocannon/5 in the right torso and an LRM-10 in the left torso. Each weapon has a ton of ammunition. The weapons completely replace the Lift Hoists and Cargo Bays. Five single heat sinks are added. BV (2.0) = 443[9][5][10]
  • Buster (PPC)/Buster XV-M-B HaulerMech MOD 
    This version puts a Particle Projection Cannon in the right torso, completely filling the Cargo Bay that was mounted there. Ten heat sinks are added to allow the PPC to fire. This version of the Buster removes the Lift Hoists, but keeps a two ton cargo bay in the left torso. BV (2.0) = 475[11][5][12]
  • Buster XV-M-C HaulerMech MOD 
    This is one of two variants first seen in use by the Word of Blake Protectorate Militia. This Buster was equipped with a Gauss Rifle with two tons of ammunition, backed up by two Rocket Launcher 10s. BV (2.0) = 726[13]
  • Buster XV-M-W 
    Another Word of Blake variant, this model carries a single LB 10-X autocannon with a ton of each ammunition type. Unlike the other Buster MODs, it is also equipped with an Ejection Seat. BV (2.0) = 713[14]

Design Quirks

The BC XXI Buster features the following Design Quirks:[15]

Notes

Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex lists the top speed of the Buster at 44 km/h. This is incorrect according to the TechManual speed calculations, which lists top speed as 1.5 times base speed. The Buster's top speed should therefore be 54 km/h. Record Sheets: Operation Klondike lists the Buster's Running MP as 5, reflecting this change.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 89
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named TROVA
  3. ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 218
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 89
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 229
  6. ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 76 Buster record sheet
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 84
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, pp. 85-88
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 77
  10. ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 85
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 78
  12. ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 86
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 87
  14. ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 88
  15. ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 218, "Buster Profile"

Bibliography

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