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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The ''Spindrift'' is an [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] undersea SecurityMech which was produced by Bowie Industries’ prototype fabrication line on [[Carlisle]] in beginning of the [[Jihad]]. The initial design uses the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois ''[[Harvester]]'' AgroMech as a base. | The ''Spindrift'' is an [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] undersea SecurityMech which was produced by Bowie Industries’ prototype fabrication line on [[Carlisle]] in beginning of the [[Jihad]]. The initial design uses the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois ''[[Harvester]]'' AgroMech as a base. | ||
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By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater. On land, it is nearly defenseless. | By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater. On land, it is nearly defenseless. | ||
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The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right torso-mounted Six-tube Short Range Torpedo launcher with one ton of ammunition. In the left torso, the 'Mech has an Extended Range Small Laser. These weapons are tied into an [[Advanced Fire Control]] system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents. | The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right torso-mounted Six-tube Short Range Torpedo launcher with one ton of ammunition. In the left torso, the 'Mech has an Extended Range Small Laser. These weapons are tied into an [[Advanced Fire Control]] system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents. | ||
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A 120-rated Fusion engine powers the 'Mech and allows for its Experimental [[UMU]] propulsion units to drive the 'Mech to speeds of up to 43.2 kph underwater. | A 120-rated Fusion engine powers the 'Mech and allows for its Experimental [[UMU]] propulsion units to drive the 'Mech to speeds of up to 43.2 kph underwater. | ||
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| + | * SDT-1A - The production ''Spindrift'' 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 UMUs. Procurement problems mean that the BattleMech HarJel system of the prototype has been removed as well. BV (2.0) = 449<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 99</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
[[Category:Industrial 'Mechs]] | [[Category:Industrial 'Mechs]] | ||
Revision as of 12:58, 19 October 2011
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| Use | Security Mech Underwater Patrol |
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| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere (Experimental) |
| Mass | |
| Chassis | |
| Armor | |
| Engine | |
| Speed | km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 425 |
Description
The Spindrift is an Experimental undersea SecurityMech which was produced by Bowie Industries’ prototype fabrication line on Carlisle in beginning of the Jihad. The initial design uses the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois Harvester AgroMech as a base.
By 3077, Bowie had deployed two lances of the Spindrift for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater. On land, it is nearly defenseless.
Armament
The Spindrift is armed with a right torso-mounted Six-tube Short Range Torpedo launcher with one ton of ammunition. In the left torso, the 'Mech has an Extended Range Small Laser. These weapons are tied into an Advanced Fire Control system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents.
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. A half ton of Reactive Armor had been fitted on each arm to test its use underwater. The pilot and the 'Mech's core systems are fitted with Environmental Sealing and BattleMech HarJel in its center torso.
A 120-rated Fusion engine powers the 'Mech and allows for its Experimental UMU propulsion units to drive the 'Mech to speeds of up to 43.2 kph underwater.
Variants
- SDT-1A - The production Spindrift 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 UMUs. Procurement problems mean that the BattleMech HarJel system of the prototype has been removed as well. BV (2.0) = 449[1]
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 99
- Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks, pp. 5, 18