Editing Harasser

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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
| image = Harasser.jpg
| name = Harasser Missile Platform
| manufacturer = [[Brooks Incorporated]]
| production year=2811
| year reference=<ref name=MUL>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1390/ MUL data for the {{PAGENAME}}]</ref>
| Mission = Scout/Raider
| Type = Hover
| cost = 561,000 C-bills<ref name=MUL/>
| mass = 25 tons
| armor = [[StarSlab/2]]
| heat sinks = 0
| engine = [[GM 120 Classic II I.C.E.]]
| comsys = [[Maxell 500]]
| T&T = [[Maxell TA 55]]
| speed = 162
| Crew = 2
| armament = 2x [[SRM-6]]
| BV (1.0) = 
| BV (2.0) = 413
}}

==Description==

The '''Harasser''' was sanctioned by [[House Marik]] to work alongside the [[Galleon|Galleon Light Tank]]. Made by the same company that manufactured the Galleon, and sharing numerous electronic components, it was extremely cheap to manufacture and produce in large numbers.  While initial production runs were sent to urban defense garrisons and reserve units, it was eventually sent to the front-line to serve with Galleon units within the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref name=TRO3026p18>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 18</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
A pair of [[SureShot Mk VI]] [[SRM-6]]-racks give the Harasser more firepower than any other vehicle in its class, but this does come with a price, as it only mounts one and half tons of armor. With such little armor, its best defensive strategy is to use its speed. With a maximum speed of 162 km/h, a fleeing Harasser can outrun nearly everything, running circles around heavier [[BattleMech]]s and making it a much harder target to hit.<ref name=TRO3026p18/>

==Variants==

*;LRM : One of the most common variants, this [[2821]] version replaces the pair of SureShot Mk VI SRM-6 with a single FarFire [[LRM-10]] and two additional tons of ammunition. This enables it to provide long-range fire support, while keeping out of harm's way.<ref name=TRO3026p18/> BV (2.0) = 412<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 47</ref>

*;Flamer : This highly specialized [[2851]] variant mounts a vehicle [[Flamer]] and two [[SRM-4]] racks in place of the SRM-6 racks. BV (2.0) = 365<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 46</ref>

*;Small Laser : Another specialized variant design, to operate without support and far from supply lines. It mounts five [[Small Laser]]s in the turret. BV (2.0) = 233{{cn}}

*; Harasser Laser Platform : A variant seen within the [[Galleon|Galleon Light Tank]] units, this uses two [[medium laser]]s, salvaged from damaged or destroyed [[Galleon|Galleon Light Tank]]s. BV (2.0) = 321<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 45</ref>

*;"Mini-Peggy" : This [[3028]] variant is a simple scouting vehicle.  The [[SRM-6]]s are decreased to four packs and a remote sensor dispenser is added. Armor is also increased by a ton. BV (2.0) = 351<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 49</ref>

*;MML : This [[3087]] variant of the Harasser uses a [[fuel cell]]-powered motor to reach speeds of 180 km/h. It carries a pair of turret-mounted [[MML-5]]s, which in turn have two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 427<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 42</ref>

*;Thunderbolt : Based on the MML variant, this [[3089]] version carries two [[Thunderbolt 5]] missile launchers and a ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 541<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 43</ref>

*;Speed : Driven by a [[fuel cell]] engine to 180 km/h, this post-[[Jihad]] variant is a simple upgrade which retains the original's two [[SRM-6]] racks and two tons of ammo but improves the armor to two tons of [[ferro-fibrous]]. BV (2.0) = 509<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 15</ref>

*;Heavy Ferro : This factory variant of the Speed variant improves the armor to [[heavy ferro-fibrous]]. BV (2.0) = 519<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 16</ref>

*; iNarc : An uncommon sight on the battlefield, the iNarc variant swaps the Speed variant's loadout for a single [[iNarc]] launcher with 2 tons of ammo backed up by two [[improved one-shot]] SRM-2. BV (2.0) = 375<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 17</ref>

*; LFE : Based on the Heavy Ferro variant, the LFE version uses a [[light fusion engine]] and a supercharger to propel it and its three [[medium lasers]] to over 280 km/h. BV (2.0) = 765<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 18</ref>

*; Marian : Manufactured on [[Pompey]], this version fielded by the [[Marian Legions]] carries an [[MRM 20]] with a ton of ammo alongside a [[TAG]] designator. It uses a [[fuel cell]] engine of the same rating as the original, along with 2.5 tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. BV (2.0) = 487<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 19</ref>

===Custom Variants===
*; "Leaping Lisa" : An Succession War era experimental version of the Harasser trying to resurrect the famous jumping [[Kanga]].  [[SRM-4]]s replace the six packs.  Seven jump jets are then added. BV (2.0) = 354<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 50</ref><ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 21</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1386/harasser-missile-platform-leaping-lisal MUL data for the "Leaping Lisa"  variant]</ref>

*; Fuel Cell : This variant is equipped with a [[fuel cell]]-powered motor that allows it to move at a maximum speed of 150 km/h. It is also equipped with three turret-mounted MML-5s and two tons of ammunition. It is protected by one and a half tons of [[Reflective Armor]]. It's used by two spoiled brat twin girls who have committed crimes across The Republic of the Sphere in [[3081]].<ref name=XTRO:MWp8>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 8</ref> BV (2.0) = 447<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 21</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5785/harasser-missile-platform-fuel-cell MUL data for the Fuel Cell variant]</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The Harasser (Fuel Cell) variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=XTRO:MWp8>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 8</ref>

* [[Poor Workmanship]]<ref name=XTRO:MWp8/>

==Notes==
* The Harasser appeared in ''Dragon Magazine'' in 1986, as an advance preview of ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''. The TRO entry "filed off the serial numbers", keeping the SureShot Mk. VI SRMs while the "fluff" was changed in the print version of TRO:3026.<ref>''Dragon Magazine'' Vol. XI, No. 5 (#114), pp. 79–80: Running Guns</ref>

* The production date of the Harasser was intentionally changed from the ''TRO:3026'' entry of 2829 to 2811 by the [[MUL]] team.<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,47774.msg1512706.html#msg1512706 MUL Feedback Tread II, reply #908]</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Harasser.jpg|Original ''Harasser'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]''
Harasser HH3026.jpg|Decolorized reprint of ''Harasser'' from German ''[[Hardware-Handbuch 3031|HWH:3031]]''
Harasser TRO3026Revised.png|''Harasser'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]''
3039 Harasser.jpg|Reissued ''Harasser'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]''
Camomarikdefendersofandurien.png|''Harasser'' in colors of [[Defenders of Andurien]] from ''[[Camo Specs]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''


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