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Line 2: | image = Spindrift SDT-1 XTROBoondocks.jpg | image = Spindrift SDT-1 XTROBoondocks.jpg | name = ''Spindrift'' | name = ''Spindrift'' − | manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5">''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', pp. 5, 18: "SDT-1 Spindrift & Record Sheet"</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5">''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p. 5, 18, "SDT-1 Spindrift & Record Sheet"</ref> | production year = 3069 | production year = 3069 | year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3021/spindrift-aquatic-securitymech-sdt-1/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3021/spindrift-aquatic-securitymech-sdt-1/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | Use = [[SecurityMech]] | Use = [[SecurityMech]] ---- ---- − Underwater Patrol + Underwater Patrol |Tech Base =Inner Sphere |Tech Base =Inner Sphere |mech type =IndustrialMech |mech type =IndustrialMech Line 13:
Line 13: | Equipment Rating = N/A<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | Equipment Rating = N/A<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | model = SDT-1<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | model = SDT-1<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> − | cost = 1,771,385 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> + | cost = 1,771,385 [[C-Bill]]s<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | introduced = 3069<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | introduced = 3069<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | mass = 30 | mass = 30 Line 33:
Line 33: == Description == == Description == − The '''''Spindrift''''' was an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] undersea [[SecurityMech]] produced by [[Bowie Industries]]’ prototype fabrication line on [[Carlisle]] at the beginning of the [[Jihad]]. The initial design used the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois ''[[Harvester]]'' AgroMech as a base.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> The idea for the design began from the company taking suggestions from its employees.<ref name="TRO:P">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 98: "SDT-1A Spindrift Aquatic SecurityMech"</ref> + The '''''Spindrift''''' was an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] undersea [[SecurityMech]] produced by [[Bowie Industries]]’ prototype fabrication line on [[Carlisle]] at the beginning of the [[Jihad]]. The initial design used the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois ''[[Harvester]]'' AgroMech as a base.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> The idea for the design began from the company taking suggestions from its employees.<ref name="TRO:P">''Technical Readout: Protyped'', pp. 98, "SDT-1A Spindrift Aqutic SecurityMech"</ref> By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater, but while on land it is nearly defenseless.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> Changes would be made due to the results of the tests conducted with these prototypes, with the experimental armor was dropped, as well as the exceedingly difficult to obtain [[HarJel]]. The ''Spindrift'' production model design would enter production in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], in [[3083]], as an aquatic SecurityMech.<ref name="TRO:P"/> By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater, but while on land it is nearly defenseless.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> Changes would be made due to the results of the tests conducted with these prototypes, with the experimental armor was dropped, as well as the exceedingly difficult to obtain [[HarJel]]. The ''Spindrift'' production model design would enter production in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], in [[3083]], as an aquatic SecurityMech.<ref name="TRO:P"/> == Weapons and Equipment == == Weapons and Equipment == − The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right torso–mounted [[SRT-6]] launcher, with one ton of ammunition, while in the left torso the 'Mech has [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]]. These weapons are tied into an [[advanced fire control]] system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> + The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right torso-mounted [[SRT-6]] launcher, with one ton of ammunition., while in the left torso the 'Mech has [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]]. These weapons are tied into an [[advanced fire control]] system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> Bowie employed a patchwork of different types of armor for protection and evaluation. While normal heavy commercial armor is employed on the rest of the 'Mech, the side torsos had been fitted with a half-ton of [[laser reflective armor]], and a half ton of [[reactive armor]] had been fitted on each arm to test its use underwater. The cockpit and the 'Mech's core systems are fitted with [[environmental sealing]] and [[BattleMech HarJel System|BattleMech HarJel]].<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> Bowie employed a patchwork of different types of armor for protection and evaluation. While normal heavy commercial armor is employed on the rest of the 'Mech, the side torsos had been fitted with a half-ton of [[laser reflective armor]], and a half ton of [[reactive armor]] had been fitted on each arm to test its use underwater. The cockpit and the 'Mech's core systems are fitted with [[environmental sealing]] and [[BattleMech HarJel System|BattleMech HarJel]].<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> Line 45:
Line 45: == Variants == == Variants == − *; SDT-1A : The production ''Spindrift'' developed in [[Introduction Year::3083]]<ref name="MUL2"/> replaces the [[patchwork armor]] configuration with five and a half tons of [[heavy industrial armor]]. The armament remains the same, as does the underwater maneuvering capability offered by the four [[UMU]]s. Procurement problems meant that the [[BattleMech HarJel System]] of the prototype has been removed as well. BV (2.0) = 449<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 99: "SDT-1A Spindrift"</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5106/spindrift-aquatic-securitymech-sdt-1a/ MUL online entry for the Spindrift SDT-1A variant]''</ref> + *; SDT-1A : The production ''Spindrift'' developed in [[Introduction Year::3083]]<ref name="MUL2"/> replaces the [[patchwork armor]] configuration with five and a half tons of [[heavy industrial armor]]. The armament remains the same, as does the underwater maneuvering capability offered by the four [[UMU]]s. Procurement problems meant that the [[BattleMech HarJel System]] of the prototype has been removed as well. BV (2.0) = 449<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 99, "SDT-1A Spindrift"</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5106/spindrift-aquatic-securitymech-sdt-1a/ MUL online entry for the Spindrift SDT-1A variant]''</ref> == Design Quirks == == Design Quirks == The SDT-1A ''Spindrift'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99"/> The SDT-1A ''Spindrift'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99"/> − * [[No Ejection System]] + * [[No Ejection System]] * [[Multi-Trac]] * [[Multi-Trac]] Line 60:
Line 60: == References == == References == <references /> <references /> − + − == Bibliography == == Bibliography == * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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| image = Spindrift SDT-1 XTROBoondocks.jpg | | image = Spindrift SDT-1 XTROBoondocks.jpg | ||
| name = ''Spindrift'' | | name = ''Spindrift'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5">''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', | + | | manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5">''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p. 5, 18, "SDT-1 Spindrift & Record Sheet"</ref> |
| production year = 3069 | | production year = 3069 | ||
| year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3021/spindrift-aquatic-securitymech-sdt-1/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3021/spindrift-aquatic-securitymech-sdt-1/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Use = [[SecurityMech]] | | Use = [[SecurityMech]] | ||
---- | ---- | ||
| − | Underwater Patrol | + | Underwater Patrol |
|Tech Base =Inner Sphere | |Tech Base =Inner Sphere | ||
|mech type =IndustrialMech | |mech type =IndustrialMech | ||
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| Equipment Rating = N/A<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | | Equipment Rating = N/A<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | ||
| model = SDT-1<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | | model = SDT-1<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | ||
| − | | cost = 1,771,385 [[C- | + | | cost = 1,771,385 [[C-Bill]]s<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> |
| introduced = 3069<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | | introduced = 3069<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | ||
| mass = 30 | | mass = 30 | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''''Spindrift''''' was an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] undersea [[SecurityMech]] produced by [[Bowie Industries]]’ prototype fabrication line on [[Carlisle]] at the beginning of the [[Jihad]]. The initial design used the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois ''[[Harvester]]'' AgroMech as a base.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> The idea for the design began from the company taking suggestions from its employees.<ref name="TRO:P">''Technical Readout: | + | The '''''Spindrift''''' was an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] undersea [[SecurityMech]] produced by [[Bowie Industries]]’ prototype fabrication line on [[Carlisle]] at the beginning of the [[Jihad]]. The initial design used the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois ''[[Harvester]]'' AgroMech as a base.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> The idea for the design began from the company taking suggestions from its employees.<ref name="TRO:P">''Technical Readout: Protyped'', pp. 98, "SDT-1A Spindrift Aqutic SecurityMech"</ref> |
By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater, but while on land it is nearly defenseless.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> Changes would be made due to the results of the tests conducted with these prototypes, with the experimental armor was dropped, as well as the exceedingly difficult to obtain [[HarJel]]. The ''Spindrift'' production model design would enter production in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], in [[3083]], as an aquatic SecurityMech.<ref name="TRO:P"/> | By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater, but while on land it is nearly defenseless.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> Changes would be made due to the results of the tests conducted with these prototypes, with the experimental armor was dropped, as well as the exceedingly difficult to obtain [[HarJel]]. The ''Spindrift'' production model design would enter production in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], in [[3083]], as an aquatic SecurityMech.<ref name="TRO:P"/> | ||
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right | + | The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right torso-mounted [[SRT-6]] launcher, with one ton of ammunition., while in the left torso the 'Mech has [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]]. These weapons are tied into an [[advanced fire control]] system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> |
Bowie employed a patchwork of different types of armor for protection and evaluation. While normal heavy commercial armor is employed on the rest of the 'Mech, the side torsos had been fitted with a half-ton of [[laser reflective armor]], and a half ton of [[reactive armor]] had been fitted on each arm to test its use underwater. The cockpit and the 'Mech's core systems are fitted with [[environmental sealing]] and [[BattleMech HarJel System|BattleMech HarJel]].<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | Bowie employed a patchwork of different types of armor for protection and evaluation. While normal heavy commercial armor is employed on the rest of the 'Mech, the side torsos had been fitted with a half-ton of [[laser reflective armor]], and a half ton of [[reactive armor]] had been fitted on each arm to test its use underwater. The cockpit and the 'Mech's core systems are fitted with [[environmental sealing]] and [[BattleMech HarJel System|BattleMech HarJel]].<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/> | ||
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== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *; SDT-1A : The production ''Spindrift'' developed in [[Introduction Year::3083]]<ref name="MUL2"/> replaces the [[patchwork armor]] configuration with five and a half tons of [[heavy industrial armor]]. The armament remains the same, as does the underwater maneuvering capability offered by the four [[UMU]]s. Procurement problems meant that the [[BattleMech HarJel System]] of the prototype has been removed as well. BV (2.0) = 449<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 99 | + | *; SDT-1A : The production ''Spindrift'' developed in [[Introduction Year::3083]]<ref name="MUL2"/> replaces the [[patchwork armor]] configuration with five and a half tons of [[heavy industrial armor]]. The armament remains the same, as does the underwater maneuvering capability offered by the four [[UMU]]s. Procurement problems meant that the [[BattleMech HarJel System]] of the prototype has been removed as well. BV (2.0) = 449<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 99, "SDT-1A Spindrift"</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5106/spindrift-aquatic-securitymech-sdt-1a/ MUL online entry for the Spindrift SDT-1A variant]''</ref> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
The SDT-1A ''Spindrift'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99"/> | The SDT-1A ''Spindrift'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99"/> | ||
| − | * [[No Ejection System]] | + | * [[No Ejection System]] |
* [[Multi-Trac]] | * [[Multi-Trac]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||