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| − | 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.<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 76 ''Buster'' record sheet</ref> | + | 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.<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 76 ''Buster'' record sheet</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
Some desperate forces have armed their ''Busters'' to oppose BattleMechs. | Some desperate forces have armed their ''Busters'' to oppose BattleMechs. | ||
| − | * 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> | + | * ''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> |
| − | * 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> | + | * ''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> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 25 August 2010
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| Buster | |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Use | HaulerMech |
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| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere |
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| Armor | |
| Engine | |
| Speed | km/h |
| Armament |
2x Lift Hoists |
| BV (2.0) | 222[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.
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.
The latest member of the Buster family, the Buster XXI, is equipped with Industrial TSM which makes it even more effective.
Armament
As an IndustrialMech, the Buster has no armament.
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]
Variants
Some desperate forces have armed their Busters to oppose BattleMechs.
- 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[3]
- 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[4]
Notes
Record Sheets for the Buster and its armed variants can be found in Record Sheets: Operation Klondike.
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.