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Line 1: − {{Otheruses|the 75-ton BattleMech|the Clan totem animal|Burrock (species)}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Burrock.jpg |image=Burrock.jpg − |name=''Burrock'' + |name=Burrock |manufacturer=[[Albion Armor Works Gamma]] |manufacturer=[[Albion Armor Works Gamma]] − |production year=3066 + | production year=3066 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3878/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3878/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=Prime |model=Prime Line 10:
Line 9: |Tech Base=Clan |Tech Base=Clan |mech type=BattleMech |mech type=BattleMech − |feet=biped |mass=75 |mass=75 − |chassis=[[Type BIES-75 Light]] + |chassis=Type BIES-75 Light − |armor=[[Forging XK9 Ceramic Standard]] + |armor=Forging XK9 Ceramic Standard − |engine=[[Modified 375 XL fusion]] + |engine=Modified 375 [[Fusion Engine - XL|Fusion XL]] |comsys=[[Series B12 MultiFreq]] |comsys=[[Series B12 MultiFreq]] |T&T=[[Integrated Bravo-7]] |T&T=[[Integrated Bravo-7]] Line 22:
Line 20: *1x [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] *1x [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] *6x [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s *6x [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s − |BV (1.0)=1,747<ref name=TRO3067-127>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 127: "Burrock 'Mech Profile"</ref> + |BV (1.0)=1,747<ref name=TRO3067-127>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 127, "Burrock 'Mech Profile"</ref> |BV (2.0)=2,230<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 220</ref> |BV (2.0)=2,230<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 220</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The late 3050s and early 3060s saw the [[Burrock Absorption|Absorption of Clan Burrock]] by [[Clan Star Adder]]. After the proof of collusion with the Bandit Caste, most Burrocks were eager to be rid of the taint of corruption. The Star Adders read this as a desire to join a more powerful Clan, so they were surprised when many former Burrocks clung to that identity. In order to appeal to them, the Star Adder leadership authorized a new [[BattleMech]] to honor them. The '''''Burrock''''' is a fast heavy 'Mech with incredible short-range firepower. Though its [[XL engine]] leaves it somewhat vulnerable, the ''Burrock'' is protected by twelve and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3067-127/> + The late 3050s and early 3060s saw the [[Trial of Refusal#Absorption Right|Absorption]] of [[Clan Burrock]] by [[Clan Star Adder]]. After the proof of collusion with the Bandit Caste, most Burrocks were eager to be rid of the taint of corruption. The Star Adders read this as a desire to join a more powerful [[Clan]], so they were surprised when many former Burrocks clung to that identity. In order to appeal to them, the Star Adder leadership authorized a new [[BattleMech]] to honor them. The '''''Burrock''''' is a fast heavy 'Mech with incredible short-range firepower. Though its [[XL Engine]] leaves it somewhat vulnerable, the ''Burrock'' is protected by twelve and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3067-127/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Burrock'' lacks any long-range firepower. It uses its speed to close with enemies as quickly as possible and overwhelm them with its devastating arsenal. Perhaps based on the Beta variant of the ''[[Stormcrow]]'', the ''Burrock'' mounts a [[Ultra Autocannon/20#Model SH|Model SH Ultra Autocannon]] in one arm, while six Series 22a [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s are scattered throughout the rest of the [['Mech]]. Twenty [[double heat sink]]s cannot keep the 'Mech cool, though they try.<ref name=TRO3067-127/> + The ''Burrock'' lacks any long-range firepower. It uses its speed to close with enemies as quickly as possible and overwhelm them with its devastating arsenal. Perhaps based on the Beta variant of the ''[[Stormcrow]]'', the ''Burrock'' mounts a Model SH [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] in one arm, while six Series 22a [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s are scattered throughout the rest of the [['Mech]]. Twenty [[double heat sink]]s cannot keep the 'Mech cool, though they try.<ref name=TRO3067-127/> ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 36:
Line 34: == Design Quirks == == Design Quirks == − The ''Burrock'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Burrock</ref> + The ''Burrock'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Burrock.</ref> − *[[Stable]] + *[[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (UAC/20)]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Felsengräber''''', which literally means ''Crag Burrower''.+ In German products the unit's proper name was altered to '''Felsengräber''', which literally means ''Crag Burrower''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Burrock.jpg|Original ''Burrock'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 51:
Line 44: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' + *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] + [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Star Adder BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Star Adder BattleMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]] [[Category:German renamed units]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Burrock.jpg | |image=Burrock.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Burrock |
|manufacturer=[[Albion Armor Works Gamma]] | |manufacturer=[[Albion Armor Works Gamma]] | ||
| − | |production year=3066 | + | | production year=3066 |
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3878/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3878/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=Prime | |model=Prime | ||
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|Tech Base=Clan | |Tech Base=Clan | ||
|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
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|mass=75 | |mass=75 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Type BIES-75 Light |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Forging XK9 Ceramic Standard |
| − | |engine=[[ | + | |engine=Modified 375 [[Fusion Engine - XL|Fusion XL]] |
|comsys=[[Series B12 MultiFreq]] | |comsys=[[Series B12 MultiFreq]] | ||
|T&T=[[Integrated Bravo-7]] | |T&T=[[Integrated Bravo-7]] | ||
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*1x [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] | *1x [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] | ||
*6x [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s | *6x [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,747<ref name=TRO3067-127>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 127 | + | |BV (1.0)=1,747<ref name=TRO3067-127>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 127, "Burrock 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
|BV (2.0)=2,230<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 220</ref> | |BV (2.0)=2,230<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 220</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The late 3050s and early 3060s saw the [[ | + | The late 3050s and early 3060s saw the [[Trial of Refusal#Absorption Right|Absorption]] of [[Clan Burrock]] by [[Clan Star Adder]]. After the proof of collusion with the Bandit Caste, most Burrocks were eager to be rid of the taint of corruption. The Star Adders read this as a desire to join a more powerful [[Clan]], so they were surprised when many former Burrocks clung to that identity. In order to appeal to them, the Star Adder leadership authorized a new [[BattleMech]] to honor them. The '''''Burrock''''' is a fast heavy 'Mech with incredible short-range firepower. Though its [[XL Engine]] leaves it somewhat vulnerable, the ''Burrock'' is protected by twelve and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3067-127/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Burrock'' lacks any long-range firepower. It uses its speed to close with enemies as quickly as possible and overwhelm them with its devastating arsenal. Perhaps based on the Beta variant of the ''[[Stormcrow]]'', the ''Burrock'' mounts a [[Ultra Autocannon/20 | + | The ''Burrock'' lacks any long-range firepower. It uses its speed to close with enemies as quickly as possible and overwhelm them with its devastating arsenal. Perhaps based on the Beta variant of the ''[[Stormcrow]]'', the ''Burrock'' mounts a Model SH [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] in one arm, while six Series 22a [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s are scattered throughout the rest of the [['Mech]]. Twenty [[double heat sink]]s cannot keep the 'Mech cool, though they try.<ref name=TRO3067-127/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The ''Burrock'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 | + | The ''Burrock'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Burrock.</ref> |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (UAC/20)]] |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | + | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Star Adder BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Star Adder BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||