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{{Otheruses|the 55-ton BattleMech|other uses|Buccaneer}}
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{{Otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|other uses|Buccaneer (disambiguation)}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Buccaneer.jpg
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|image=Buccaneer.jpg
|name = ''Buccaneer''
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|name=Buccaneer
|manufacturer = [[Free Worlds Defense Industries#Gibson Federated BattleMechs|Gibson Federated BattleMechs]]<ref name=TRJp106f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 106–107: "BCN-3R Buccaneer"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3060 -->
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|manufacturer=[[Gibson_Federated_BattleMechs_-_%28Free_Worlds_Defense_Industries%29|Gibson Federated BattleMechs]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 98-99, "Buccaneer 'Mech Profile"</ref>
|production year = 3055
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|production year=3055
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/436/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/436/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model = BCN-3R<ref name=TRJp106f />
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|model=BCN-3R
|class = Medium
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|class=Medium
|cost = 11,664,370 [[C-bill]]s
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|cost= 11,664,370 C-bills
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|Tech Base= Inner Sphere
|mech type = BattleMech
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|mech type= BattleMech
|mass = 55
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|mass=55
|chassis = Standard <!-- <ref name=TRJp106f /> -->
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|chassis=Standard
|armor = [[Kallon FWL Special Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp106f /> -->
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|armor=Kallon FWL Special [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
|engine = [[VOX 330 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp106f /> -->
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|engine=[[VOX 330 XL]]
|comsys = [[Easy Talk 2]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp106f /> -->
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|comsys=[[Easy Talk 2]]
|T&T = [[RCA Instatrac Mark XIII]] with [[Artemis IV System]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp106f /> -->
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|T&T=[[RCA Instatrac Mark XIII]] w/[[Artemis IV System]]
|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp106f /> -->
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|speed = 97 <!-- <ref name=TRJp106f /> -->
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|speed=97.2
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp106f /> -->
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|armament=
* 1x [[SRM-6]] with [[Artemis IV]]
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*1x [[SRM-6]] with [[Artemis IV]]
* 1x [[ER large laser]]
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*1x [[ER Large Laser]]
* 4x [[medium laser]]
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*4x [[Medium Laser]]s
* 1x [[medium pulse laser]]
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*1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
* 1x [[hatchet]]
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*1x [[Hatchet]]
|BV (1.0) = 1,091<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 134</ref><br>1,092<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 153</ref>
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|BV (1.0)=1,091<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 134</ref><br>1,092<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 153</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 1,434<ref name=TRJp106f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 141</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=1,434<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 141</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Buccaneer''''' is a product of the [[Word of Blake]]'s voracious appetite for military equipment in its first few years, as the order had far more [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]s than they had [['Mech]]s. The ''Buccaneer'' was originally designed to be used by [[ComStar]], but had not begun production. When the schism that created the Word of Blake occurred, the design was modified to accommodate equipment available to the Word of Blake in their temporary home of the [[Free Worlds League]]. The ''Buccaneer'' is built with a lightweight [[VOX 330]] [[XL engine]]  giving the 'Mech a top speed of 97.2 km/h. It also carries an impressive ten tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, the maximum amount of protection the chassis can carry, and mounts 10 [[double heat sink]]s as standard.<ref name=TRO:3060p98f>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 98–99: "Buccaneer 'Mech Profile"</ref>
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The '''''Buccaneer''''' is a product of the [[Word of Blake]]'s voracious appetite for military equipment in its first few years, as the order had far more [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]s than they had [['Mech]]s. The ''Buccaneer'' was originally designed to be used by [[ComStar]], but had not begun production. When the schism that created the Word of Blake occurred, the design was modified to accommodate equipment available to the Word of Blake in their temporary home of the [[Free Worlds League]]. The ''Buccaneer'' is built with a lightweight VOX 330 [[XL Engine]]  giving the 'Mech a top speed of 97.2 km/h. It also carries an impressive ten tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, the maximum amount of protection the chassis can carry. The ''Buccaneer'' also utilizes [[double heat sink]]s as standard.<ref name=TRO:3060/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Designed primarily for short range combat, the ''Buccaneer'' carries a single [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER large laser]] to give it some striking capability at long ranges. With the elevation of physical combat to an art in the [[Inner Sphere]], the ''Buccaneer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s most fearsome weapon is its four ton [[hatchet]], supported at medium to close ranges by four [[Diverse Optics Type 18]] [[medium laser]]s, a highly accurate [[Starflash]] [[medium pulse laser]], and an [[Irian Weapons Works 60mm]] [[SRM-6]] with an [[Artemis IV]] guidance system for increased missile accuracy.<ref name=TRO:3060p98f/>
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Designed primarily for short range combat, the ''Buccaneer'' carries a single [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER Large Laser]] to give it some striking capability at long ranges. With its mostly short range arsenal, the ''Buccaneer'' excels at close combat. With the elevation of physical combat to an art in the [[Inner Sphere]], the ''Buccaneer'''s most fearsome weapon is its four ton [[Hatchet]]. For combat at medium to close ranges, the ''Buccaneer'' has four [[Diverse Optics Type 18]] [[Medium Lasers]] backed up by a highly accurate [[Starflash]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]] and an [[Irian Weapons Works 60mm]] [[SRM-6]] with an [[Artemis IV]] guidance system for increased missile accuracy.<ref name=TRO:3060/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; BCN-5W : This variant of the ''Buccaneer'' is almost completely a new 'Mech, with the exception of the [[hatchet]] and [[XL engine]]. The 5W is a vicious city fighter that uses a [[Ceres Arms Crusher]] [[plasma rifle]] to damage enemies and force heat buildup in enemy 'Mechs, complemented by a trio of [[Ceres Arms Model 8]] [[heavy machine gun]]s linked together in a [[Hellespont]] [[Machine Gun Array]]. The 5W also includes a [[C3i computer]] that allows it to share targeting data with other Blakist units. In order to make room for all of these enhancements, the 5W's engine has been downgraded to a 275-rated VOX, giving it a top speed of 86.4 km/h, but it adds seven [[improved jump jet]]s that allow it to jump 210 meters at a time. The standard complement of [[double heat sink]]s keeps the ''Buccaneer'' cool, but space constraints necessitated the downgrading of the armor to 10 tons of [[light ferro-fibrous]]. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,393<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 142</ref>
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*;BCN-5W : This variant of the ''Buccaneer'' is almost completely a new 'Mech, with the exception of the [[Hatchet]] and [[XL Engine]]. The 5W is a vicious city fighter that uses a Ceres Arms Crusher [[Plasma Rifle]] to damage enemies and force heat buildup in enemy 'Mechs. It is complemented by a trio of Ceres Arms Model 8 [[Heavy Machine Gun]]s linked together in a Hellespont [[Machine Gun Array]]. The 5W also includes a [[C3i Computer]] that allows it to share targeting data with other Blakist units. In order to make room for all of these enhancements, the 5W's engine has been downgraded to a 275-rated VOX (giving it a top speed of 86.4 km/h), but it adds seven [[Improved Jump Jets|improved jump jets]] that allow it to jump 210 meters at a time. The standard complement of [[double heat sink]]s keeps the ''Buccaneer'' cool, but space constraints necessitated the downgrading of the armor to ten tons of [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]]. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,393<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 142</ref>
  
*; BCN-6W : A [[Jihad]] era variant of the ''Buccaneer'' revised as a [[Missile boat|missile boat]], all weaponry with the exception of the signature [[hatchet]], has been replaced by three [[MML-5]]s, which are supplied with two tons of ammunition. This setup requires the pilot to sit directly in front of a bin of LRMs. The 'Mech's equipment includes seven [[improved jump jet]]s and a [[C3i computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,212.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 143</ref>
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*;BCN-6W : A [[Jihad]] variant of the the Buccaneer revised as a ''[[Missile boat|Missile Boat]]''. All weaponry, with the exception of the signature Hatchet, has been replaced by three [[MML-5|MML-5 Launchers]], which are supplied with a two tons of ammunition. This setup requires the pilot to sit directly in front of a bin of LRMs. The 'Mech's equipment includes seven [[Improved Jump Jets]] and a [[C3i Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,212.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 143</ref>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*; BCN-6PX ''Pan'' : Debuted in [[3140]] on [[The Scrapyard]] Arena and piloted by [[Robert Driscan]], the ''Pan'' makes several changes that give it an entirely new look and profile. A small [[Vibroblade|vibroblade]] styled to resemble a 'Mech-scale parrying dagger replaces the original [[hatchet]], and a collapsible [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]] assembly of Clan design featuring rounded-tip wings has been added to improve movement. These wings boost the already-impressive jump radius provided by the 'Mech's [[improved jump jet]]s, allowing ''Pan'' to clear up to 330 meters in a single bound. Even with Clan-spec components used to save space and mass, this ''Buccaneer'' trades a lot of its original firepower away for its mobility. Because of this, ''Pan'' carries only three weapons, all of them lasers: two [[medium re-engineered laser]]s, able to cut through virtually any armor type, and one Inner Sphere [[ER medium laser]]. [[Double heat sink]]s and Clan [[ferro-fibrous]] armor complete the mix. The ''Pan's'' limited firepower means that slugging it out with one's adversary is just not an option for this 'Mech; agility and mobility are the order of the day for this machine. BV (2.) = 1,343.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', p. 4: "BCN-6PX Buccaneer ''Pan''"</ref>
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*;BCN-6PX Buccaneer ''Pan'' : Debuted in [[3140]] on [[The Scrapyard]] Arena and piloted by [[Robert Driscan]], ''Pan'' makes several changes that give it an entirely new look and profile. A small [[Vibroblade|vibroblade]] styled to resemble a ’Mech-scale parrying dagger replaces the original hatchet. A collapsible [[Partial Wing|partial wing]] assembly of Clan design featuring rounded-tip wings has been added to improve movement. These wings boost the already-impressive jump radius provided by the 'Mech’s [[Improved Jump Jet|improved jump jets]], allowing ''Pan'' to clear up to 330 meters in a single bound. Even with Clan-spec components used to save space and mass, this Buccaneer trades a lot of its original firepower away for its mobility. Because of this, ''Pan'' carries only three weapons, all of them lasers: Two [[Medium Re-Engineered Laser]]s (able to cut throught virtually any armor type), and one Inner Sphere [[ER Medium Laser]]. [[Double Heat Sink]] and Clan [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor]] complete the mix. Nevertheless, the ''Pan’s'' limited firepower means that slugging it out with one’s adversary is just not an option for this ’Mech; agility and mobility are the order of the day for this machine.BV2:1,343.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', pp. 4 "BCN-6PX Buccaneer ''Pan''"</ref>
  
 
== Design Quirks ==
 
== Design Quirks ==
The ''Buccaneer'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Buccaneer.</ref>
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The ''Buccaneer'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Buccaneer.</ref>
* [[Improved Targeting, Short Range|Improved Targeting (Short)]]
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*[[Improved Targeting, Short Range|Improved Targeting (Short)]]
* [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]]
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*[[Rugged|Rugged (2)]]
 
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
:''See [[:Category:Notable Buccaneer Pilots]]''
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Freibeuter'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''FBT-3R'''.
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In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Freibeuter'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''FBT-3R'''.
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
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*''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
* [http://www.battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=222 BCN-5W ''Buccaneer'' Technical Readout] (dead link)
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*''[http://www.battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=222 BCN-5W ''Buccaneer'' Technical Readout]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy]]''
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