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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Bombard.JPG + |image=Bombard.JPG − |name = ''Bombard'' + |name=Bombard − |manufacturer = [[Solaris Arms]] + |manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] − |production year = 3063 + | production year=3063 − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/419/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/419/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |model = BMB-013 + |model=BMB-013 − |class = Medium + |class=Medium − |cost = 5,547,500 [[C-bill]]s + |cost= 5,547,500 C-bills − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere + |Tech Base= Inner Sphere − |mech type = BattleMech + |mech type= BattleMech − |mass = 50 + |mass=50 − |chassis = [[Solaris Arms BX-01]] [[endo steel]] + |chassis=Solaris Arms BX-01 [[Endo Steel]] − |armor = [[ArcShield Heavy]] with [[CASE]] and [[spike]]s + |armor=ArcShield Heavy with [[CASE]] and [[Spike]]s − |engine = [[Hermes 100 XL]] + |engine=[[Hermes 100 XL]] − |comsys = [[Dalban Micronics]] + |comsys=[[Dalban Micronics]] − |T&T = [[Dalban HiRez]] + |T&T=[[Dalban HiRez]] − |heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] + |heat sinks=10 − |speed = 32 + |speed=32 − |jumpjets = + |jumpjets=None − |armament = + |armament= 2x [[Thunderbolt 15]]s <br> 2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s − * 2x [[Thunderbolt 15]]s+ |BV (1.0)=658 − * 2x [[ER medium laser]]s+ |BV (2.0)=1,001<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 249</ref> − |BV (1.0) = 658 + }} − |BV (2.0) = 1,001<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 249</ref> − }} ==Description== ==Description== − Originally debuting in [[3054]], [[Solaris Arms]]' ponderous '''''Bombard''''' favors the all or nothing approach, prioritizing overwhelming firepower over speed. Little more than a walking turret, the ''Bombard'' packs a heavyweight punch for its 50 ton mass, relying on it overwhelming its targets before its pathetic mobility can be exploited. This was a tradeoff only a few [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] were willing to consider, however, among them [["Mad Dog" MacNaughton]].<ref name="1992UpdateFlyer">''1992 Update Flyer'', p. 5: "Solaris 7 'Mechs"</ref> When interest in the design faded after a humiliating Davion Arena match in [[3054]] publicly laid bare its flaws, Solaris Arms went back to the drawing board and resigned the 'mech. A modernized ''Bombard'' was then introduced in [[3064]].<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 150–151: "BMB-013 Bombard"</ref> + Originally debuting in [[3054]], [[Solaris Arms]]' ponderous '''''Bombard''''' favors the all or nothing approach, prioritizing overwhelming firepower over speed. − While retaining the [[Hermes 100]] [[XL engine]] and [[endo steel]] chassis of the original, Solaris Arms enhanced its defensive protection with [[CASE]] in the side torsos while reinforced [[spike]]s were added to the legs. Though correcting one notable flaw, replacing the problematic but compact [[War of 3039]]-vintage [[double heat sink]]s and their corrosive coolant with [[Heat Sink|standard models]], most critics point out that the modern version's performance is little changed from the despised original.<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151/> + Little more than a walking turret, the ''Bombard'' packs a heavy weight punch for its fifty-ton weight, relying on it overwhelming its targets before its pathetic mobility can be exploited, a trade off only a few [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] were willing to consider, among them [["Mad Dog" MacNaughton]].<ref name="1992UpdateFlyer">''1992 Update Flyer'', p. 5, "Solaris 7 Mechs"</ref> When interest in the design faded after a humiliating Davion Arena match in [[3054]] publicly laid bare its flaws, Solaris Arms went back to the drawing board, redesigning and introducing a modernized ''Bombard'' in [[3064]].<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 150-151, "BMB-013 Bombard"</ref> + + While retaining the Hermes 100 rated [[XL Engine]] and [[Endo Steel]] chassis of the original, they enhanced its defensive protection with [[CASE]] in the side torsos while reinforced [[Spike]]s were added to the legs. Though correcting one notable flaw, replacing the problematic but compact [[War of 3039]]-vintage [[Double Heat Sink]]s and their corrosive coolant with [[Heat Sink|standard models]], most critics point out that the modern version's performance is little changed from the despised original.<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The modern ''Bombard'' is armed with two [[Solaris Arms XT-15]] [[Thunderbolt 15]]s, with three tons of [[CASE]]-protected reloads for each launcher. This is enough for a combined total of 24 shots, give the ''Bombard'' reasonable endurance in the arenas. Supporting the Thunderbolt launchers is a pair of [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151/>+ While the original ''Bombard'' carried a pair of [[Autocannon/20|super heavy]] [[autocannon]]s, the primary armaments of the modern ''Bombard'' are two Solaris Arms XT-15 [[Thunderbolt 15|Thunderbolt Launchers]], trading a slight reduction in damage for increased range. Three tons of reloads for each launcher, enough for a combined total of twenty-four shots, give the ''Bombard'' reasonable endurance in the arenas. Supporting the Thunderbolt launchers is a pair of Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s.<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; BMB-010 : The original ''Bombard'' mounted a pair of massive [[AC/20]]s in place of the [[Thunderbolt 15]] launchers as well as standard [[medium laser]]s instead of the BMB-013's [[ER medium laser]]s. This version was also equipped with experimental [[War of 3039]]-vintage [[double heat sink]]s, less bulky than standard [[Double Heat Sink|double]], but which utilized corrosive coolant. BV (2.0) = 850<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 248</ref> + *;BMB-010 : The original ''Bombard'' mounted a pair of massive [[Autocannon/20]]s in place of the Thunderbolt launchers as well as standard [[Medium Laser]]s instead of the MBM-013's ER lasers. This version was also equipped with experimental [[War of 3039]]-vintage double heat sinks, less bulky than standard double heat sinks, but which utilized corrosive coolant. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 850<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 248</ref> − *; BMB-016 : This ''Bombard'' variant uses engines and [[compact heat sink]]s originally intended for the [[Hornet#Variants|HNT-181 ''Hornet'']]. It also carries [[light Gauss rifle]]s and a [[Chameleon Light Polarization Shield]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> + *;BMB-016 : This ''Bombard'' variant uses engines and [[Compact Heat Sinks]] originally intended for the [[Hornet#Variants|HNT-181 ''Hornet'']]. It also carries [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s and a [[Chameleon Light Polarization Shield]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> − *; BMB-1X : This variant swaps out the [[Thunderbolt 15]] launchers in favor of two [[Clan]]-tech [[Gauss rifle]]s, and replaces the [[ER medium laser]]s with three [[M-Pod]]s. A [[Supercharger|supercharged]] [[XXL engine]] allows this variant to reach speeds approaching 90 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,635<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 250</ref> + *;BMB-1X : This variant swaps out the Thunderbolt Launchers in favor of two [[Clan]]-tech [[Gauss Rifle]]s and replaces the ER Lasers with three [[M-Pod]]s. A [[Supercharger|supercharged]] [[XXL engine]] allows this variant to reach speeds approaching 90km/h. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,635<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 250</ref> == Design Quirks == == Design Quirks == − The ''Bombard'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Bombard</ref> + The ''Bombard'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Bombard.</ref> − * [[Bad Reputation]] + *[[Bad Reputation]] − * [[Non-Standard Parts]] + *[[Non-Standard Parts]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Bombarde'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''BBD-010'''.+ In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Bombarde'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''BBD-010'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Bombard BMB-010 RS3055Uu.jpg|Original BMB-010 ''Bombard'' from ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged|RS:3055Uu]]''+ File:Bombard.JPG|Original ''Bombard'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' − Bombard.JPG|''Bombard'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 59:
Line 58: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[1992 Update Flyer]]''+ *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' + *''[[1992 Update Flyer]]'' + − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = Bombard.JPG | + | |image=Bombard.JPG |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Bombard |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Solaris Arms]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] |
| − | |production year = 3063 | + | | production year=3063 |
| − | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/419/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/419/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model = BMB-013 | + | |model=BMB-013 |
| − | |class = Medium | + | |class=Medium |
| − | |cost = 5,547,500 | + | |cost= 5,547,500 C-bills |
| − | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere | + | |Tech Base= Inner Sphere |
| − | |mech type = BattleMech | + | |mech type= BattleMech |
| − | |mass = 50 | + | |mass=50 |
| − | |chassis = | + | |chassis=Solaris Arms BX-01 [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor = | + | |armor=ArcShield Heavy with [[CASE]] and [[Spike]]s |
| − | |engine = [[Hermes 100 XL]] | + | |engine=[[Hermes 100 XL]] |
| − | |comsys = [[Dalban Micronics]] | + | |comsys=[[Dalban Micronics]] |
| − | |T&T = [[Dalban HiRez]] | + | |T&T=[[Dalban HiRez]] |
| − | |heat sinks = 10 | + | |heat sinks=10 |
| − | |speed = 32 | + | |speed=32 |
| − | |jumpjets = | + | |jumpjets=None |
| − | |armament = | + | |armament= 2x [[Thunderbolt 15]]s <br> 2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s |
| − | + | |BV (1.0)=658 | |
| − | + | |BV (2.0)=1,001<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 249</ref> | |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 658 | + | }} |
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,001<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 249</ref> | ||
| − | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Originally debuting in [[3054]], [[Solaris Arms]]' ponderous '''''Bombard''''' favors the all or nothing approach, prioritizing overwhelming firepower over speed. | + | Originally debuting in [[3054]], [[Solaris Arms]]' ponderous '''''Bombard''''' favors the all or nothing approach, prioritizing overwhelming firepower over speed. |
| − | While retaining the | + | Little more than a walking turret, the ''Bombard'' packs a heavy weight punch for its fifty-ton weight, relying on it overwhelming its targets before its pathetic mobility can be exploited, a trade off only a few [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] were willing to consider, among them [["Mad Dog" MacNaughton]].<ref name="1992UpdateFlyer">''1992 Update Flyer'', p. 5, "Solaris 7 Mechs"</ref> When interest in the design faded after a humiliating Davion Arena match in [[3054]] publicly laid bare its flaws, Solaris Arms went back to the drawing board, redesigning and introducing a modernized ''Bombard'' in [[3064]].<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 150-151, "BMB-013 Bombard"</ref> |
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| + | While retaining the Hermes 100 rated [[XL Engine]] and [[Endo Steel]] chassis of the original, they enhanced its defensive protection with [[CASE]] in the side torsos while reinforced [[Spike]]s were added to the legs. Though correcting one notable flaw, replacing the problematic but compact [[War of 3039]]-vintage [[Double Heat Sink]]s and their corrosive coolant with [[Heat Sink|standard models]], most critics point out that the modern version's performance is little changed from the despised original.<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | + | While the original ''Bombard'' carried a pair of [[Autocannon/20|super heavy]] [[autocannon]]s, the primary armaments of the modern ''Bombard'' are two Solaris Arms XT-15 [[Thunderbolt 15|Thunderbolt Launchers]], trading a slight reduction in damage for increased range. Three tons of reloads for each launcher, enough for a combined total of twenty-four shots, give the ''Bombard'' reasonable endurance in the arenas. Supporting the Thunderbolt launchers is a pair of Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s.<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151/> | |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; BMB-010 : The original ''Bombard'' mounted a pair of massive [[ | + | *;BMB-010 : The original ''Bombard'' mounted a pair of massive [[Autocannon/20]]s in place of the Thunderbolt launchers as well as standard [[Medium Laser]]s instead of the MBM-013's ER lasers. This version was also equipped with experimental [[War of 3039]]-vintage double heat sinks, less bulky than standard double heat sinks, but which utilized corrosive coolant. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 850<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 248</ref> |
| − | *; BMB-016 : This ''Bombard'' variant uses engines and [[ | + | *;BMB-016 : This ''Bombard'' variant uses engines and [[Compact Heat Sinks]] originally intended for the [[Hornet#Variants|HNT-181 ''Hornet'']]. It also carries [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s and a [[Chameleon Light Polarization Shield]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> |
| − | *; BMB-1X : This variant swaps out the | + | *;BMB-1X : This variant swaps out the Thunderbolt Launchers in favor of two [[Clan]]-tech [[Gauss Rifle]]s and replaces the ER Lasers with three [[M-Pod]]s. A [[Supercharger|supercharged]] [[XXL engine]] allows this variant to reach speeds approaching 90km/h. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,635<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 250</ref> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The ''Bombard'' has the following [[Design | + | The ''Bombard'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Bombard.</ref> |
| − | * [[Bad Reputation]] | + | *[[Bad Reputation]] |
| − | * [[Non-Standard Parts]] | + | *[[Non-Standard Parts]] |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Bombarde'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''BBD-010'''. | |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:Bombard.JPG|Original ''Bombard'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | |
| − | Bombard.JPG|''Bombard'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | + | *''[[1992 Update Flyer]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||