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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Created as the ultimate expeditionary vehicle, the '''''Marco''''' was built with military grade technology to meet the needs of explorers. The design was not terribly successful, but there was enough demand to keep it in limited production for nearly a decade. Previous 'Mechs used as "ExplorerMechs" were simply retrofitted [[BattleMechs]] that had been customized for exploration. | + | Created as the ultimate expeditionary vehicle, the '''''Marco''''' was built with military grade technology to meet the needs of explorers. The design was not terribly successful, but there was enough demand to keep it in limited production for nearly a decade. Previous 'Mechs used as "ExplorerMechs" were simply retrofitted [[BattleMechs]] that had been customized for exploration.<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', pp. 218-219, "Marco Industrial 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
==Armament & Features== | ==Armament & Features== | ||
| − | The ''Marco'' has environmental sealing in all its locations to keep hazardous environments out. It has a collapsible two-man cabin mounted on its rear torso which can only be used when the 'Mech is stationary. It also has a small observation platform bridging across its shoulders. The 'Mech features a salvage arm in its left arm, a four-ton cargo bay located in its right torso, and a search light mounted in its center torso. For self-defense, the ''Marco'' has a [[Small Laser]] mounted in its right arm. | + | The ''Marco'' has environmental sealing in all its locations to keep hazardous environments out. It has a collapsible two-man cabin mounted on its rear torso which can only be used when the 'Mech is stationary. It also has a small observation platform bridging across its shoulders. The 'Mech features a salvage arm in its left arm, a four-ton cargo bay located in its right torso, and a search light mounted in its center torso. For self-defense, the ''Marco'' has a [[Small Laser]] mounted in its right arm.<ref name=TROVA/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | The series 6 and 7 model ''Marcos'' were created for the [[SLDF]]. These 'Mechs came equipped with an integrated satellite uplink, remote-controlled floodlights and modular tool-mount on the right arm. The remaining ''Marcos'' that exist as of [[3070]], are these variants. | + | The series 6 and 7 model ''Marcos'' were created for the [[SLDF]]. These 'Mechs came equipped with an integrated satellite uplink, remote-controlled floodlights and modular tool-mount on the right arm. The remaining ''Marcos'' that exist as of [[3070]], are these variants.<ref name=TROVA/> |
| − | Several forces, desperate for equipment, have armed ''Marco'' ExplorerMechs. These weaponized versions are typically no match for dedicated combat units. | + | Several forces, desperate for equipment, have armed ''Marco'' ExplorerMechs. These weaponized versions are typically no match for dedicated combat units.<ref name=TROVA/> |
* '''MR-8D''' - This version removes all the standard equipment, retaining only the Environmental Sealing of the 8C. In place of the rest of the standard equipment, the ''Marco 8D'' carries a [[Large Laser]] in the left arm and an [[SRM-4]] with one ton of ammunition in the right torso. The jump jets are also removed. Ten heat sinks cool the weapons. BV (2.0) = 436<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 71</ref> | * '''MR-8D''' - This version removes all the standard equipment, retaining only the Environmental Sealing of the 8C. In place of the rest of the standard equipment, the ''Marco 8D'' carries a [[Large Laser]] in the left arm and an [[SRM-4]] with one ton of ammunition in the right torso. The jump jets are also removed. Ten heat sinks cool the weapons. BV (2.0) = 436<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 71</ref> | ||
* '''MR-8E''' - This variant uses twelve heat sinks to disperse the heat from two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the right torso and two [[Medium Laser]]s in the left arm. This version cannot jump. BV (2.0) = 476<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 72</ref> | * '''MR-8E''' - This variant uses twelve heat sinks to disperse the heat from two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the right torso and two [[Medium Laser]]s in the left arm. This version cannot jump. BV (2.0) = 476<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 72</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category:Industrial 'Mechs| | + | [[Category:Industrial 'Mechs|Marco]] |
Revision as of 16:41, 15 October 2011
[[Image: |191px|Marco]]
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| Manufacturer | |
| Use | Long Range Exploration |
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| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Star League (Non-Tournment Legal) |
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| Engine | |
| Speed | km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 304[1] |
Description
Created as the ultimate expeditionary vehicle, the Marco was built with military grade technology to meet the needs of explorers. The design was not terribly successful, but there was enough demand to keep it in limited production for nearly a decade. Previous 'Mechs used as "ExplorerMechs" were simply retrofitted BattleMechs that had been customized for exploration.[2]
Armament & Features
The Marco has environmental sealing in all its locations to keep hazardous environments out. It has a collapsible two-man cabin mounted on its rear torso which can only be used when the 'Mech is stationary. It also has a small observation platform bridging across its shoulders. The 'Mech features a salvage arm in its left arm, a four-ton cargo bay located in its right torso, and a search light mounted in its center torso. For self-defense, the Marco has a Small Laser mounted in its right arm.[2]
Variants
The series 6 and 7 model Marcos were created for the SLDF. These 'Mechs came equipped with an integrated satellite uplink, remote-controlled floodlights and modular tool-mount on the right arm. The remaining Marcos that exist as of 3070, are these variants.[2]
Several forces, desperate for equipment, have armed Marco ExplorerMechs. These weaponized versions are typically no match for dedicated combat units.[2]
- MR-8D - This version removes all the standard equipment, retaining only the Environmental Sealing of the 8C. In place of the rest of the standard equipment, the Marco 8D carries a Large Laser in the left arm and an SRM-4 with one ton of ammunition in the right torso. The jump jets are also removed. Ten heat sinks cool the weapons. BV (2.0) = 436[3]
- MR-8E - This variant uses twelve heat sinks to disperse the heat from two Medium Pulse Lasers in the right torso and two Medium Lasers in the left arm. This version cannot jump. BV (2.0) = 476[4]