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| image = Buster.jpg | | image = Buster.jpg | ||
| − | | Name = | + | | Name = BV XXI Buster HaulerMech |
| Manufacturer = [[Bluth Corporation]] | | Manufacturer = [[Bluth Corporation]] | ||
| Use = HaulerMech | | Use = HaulerMech | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| Cost = 2,001,000<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 76</ref> | | Cost = 2,001,000<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 76</ref> | ||
| − | | Introduced = | + | | Introduced = [[2615]]<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 206, "Buster 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3882/buster-xxi-haulermech MUL Profile for Buster XXI HaulerMech - Introduction Year.]</ref> |
| Mass = 50 Tons | | Mass = 50 Tons | ||
| Engine = [[ICE|GM 150 ICE]] | | Engine = [[ICE|GM 150 ICE]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Buster''''' class IndustrialMech was created by the Bluth Corporation. | + | The '''''Buster''''' class IndustrialMech was created by the Bluth Corporation in 2615. By [[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 [[DropShip]]s. The ability to move cargo with more finesse than a vehicle, combined with the leg mounted track system, allowed ''Buster'' to navigate tight spaces.<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/> | 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 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> | + | The latest member of the ''Buster'' family, the ''Buster XXI'', Introduced in [[3060]], this version is equipped with [[Tracks]] and [[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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==Cargo== | ==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.<ref name=TROVA/><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 name=TROVA/><ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 76 ''Buster'' record sheet</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 89 Buster XXI</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;''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> | + | *;''Buster XV'' : This earlier version of the ''Buster'' lacks Tracks and Industrial TSM, but is otherwise identical to the ''Buster XXI''. BV (2.0) = 222<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 84</ref> |
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> | 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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Stats for the "armed" Buster first appeared in [[Historical: Operation Klondike]] and [[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]], later they were added to the Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised and its later published Record Sheet book for IndustrialMechs and Exoskeletons. | Stats for the "armed" Buster first appeared in [[Historical: Operation Klondike]] and [[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]], later they were added to the Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised and its later published Record Sheet book for IndustrialMechs and Exoskeletons. | ||
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| + | As of this writing, Catalyst Game Lab's Master Unit List for the Buster is incomplete with missing variants from later Recrd Sheet Book for Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised. The featured XXI model of the IndustrialMech which does appear in the MUL is missing it's Battle Value. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Master Unit List]] | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Industrial 'Mechs|Buster]] | [[Category:Industrial 'Mechs|Buster]] | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 11 January 2015
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| Buster | |
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| 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 |
| BV (2.0) | 228[1] |
Contents
Description
The Buster class IndustrialMech was created by the Bluth Corporation in 2615. By 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, Introduced in 3060, this version is equipped with Tracks and 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][7]
Variants
- Buster XV
- This earlier version of the Buster lacks Tracks and Industrial TSM, but is otherwise identical to the Buster XXI. BV (2.0) = 222[8]
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.[9]
- 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[10][5][11]
- 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[12][5][13]
- 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[14]
- 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[15]
Design Quirks
The BC XXI Buster features the following Design Quirks:[16]
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]
Image was introduced in Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons. The Buster did not have image of it's own when it was mentioned in original TRO: Vehicle Annex. The artist's signature was printed on the image, thus it's unknown at this time who artist is.
Stats for the "armed" Buster first appeared in Historical: Operation Klondike and Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, later they were added to the Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised and its later published Record Sheet book for IndustrialMechs and Exoskeletons.
As of this writing, Catalyst Game Lab's Master Unit List for the Buster is incomplete with missing variants from later Recrd Sheet Book for Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised. The featured XXI model of the IndustrialMech which does appear in the MUL is missing it's Battle Value.
References
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 89
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedTROVA - ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 218
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 89
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 229
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 76 Buster record sheet
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 89 Buster XXI
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 84
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, pp. 85-88
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 77
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 85
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 78
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 86
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 87
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 88
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 218, "Buster Profile"