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Line 9: | cost = 2,063,750 C-bills | cost = 2,063,750 C-bills | mass = 60 | mass = 60 − | armor = [[Durallex Heavy]] + | armor = Durallex Heavy − | engine = [[Strand 220]] [[Fusion engine|fusion]] + | engine = [[Strand 220]] Fusion | comsys = [[Irian E.A.R. 5]] | comsys = [[Irian E.A.R. 5]] | T&T = [[Irian FFE-9]] | T&T = [[Irian FFE-9]] − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat sink|single]] + | heat sinks = 10 | speed = 64 | speed = 64 | Crew = 3 | Crew = 3 Line 21:
Line 20: * 2x [[ER Small Laser]] * 2x [[ER Small Laser]] * 4x [[Machine Gun]] * 4x [[Machine Gun]] − | BV (2.0) = 797<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 59: Thumper's BV</ref><br>731<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 103</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 797<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'' p. 59 - Thumper's BV</ref><br>731<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 103</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''TAV-1 Thumper'''<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 26: Model designation listed for 3075 Thumper</ref> was created by [[Brooks Incorporated]] as a cheap knockoff of the [[SLDF]]'s [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor Artillery Vehicle]]. The vehicle was mass produced and sold to the [[Successor States]] from [[2735]] to [[3046]]. Sales of the vehicle fell off in the years following the [[Fourth Succession War]]. + The '''TAV-1'''<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'' p. 26 - Model designation listed for 3075 Thumper.</ref> '''Thumper''' was created by [[Brooks Incorporated]] as a cheap knockoff of the [[SLDF]]'s [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor Artillery Vehicle]]. The vehicle was mass produced and and sold to the [[Successor States]] from [[2735]] to [[3046]]. Sales of the vehicle fell off in the years following the [[Fourth Succession War]]. − The vehicle was put into production again and refitted for modern combat during the [[Jihad]]. During this chaotic time, Brooks used the advantage of defense spending increases to begin selling its vehicle to the [[Word of Blake]]. It is suspected that Brooks conspired with the fanatical Blakists to ensure that newly revised equipment and sales would go to them. Brooks attempted to sell the vehicle to other powers, including Periphery realms, however had failed in their endeavors. + The vehicle was put into production again and refitted for modern combat during the [[Jihad]]. During this chaotic time, Brooks Inc. used the advantage of defense spending increases to begin selling its vehicle to the [[Word of Blake]]. It is suspected that Brooks conspired with the the fanatical Blakists to ensure that newly revised equipment and sales would go to them. Brook Inc attempted to sell the vehicle to other powers, including Periphery realms, however had failed in their endeavours. − The current version of the vehicle is noted for its mobility, crew comfort, and electronic defenses. By the time of the [[Dark Age]], it has become the most common mobile artillery platform used in that era.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 58–59: Thumper main article</ref> + The current version of the vehicle is noted for its mobility, crew comfort, and electronic defenses. By the time of the [[Dark Age]], it has become the most common mobile artillery platform used in that era.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 58-59 - Thumper main article.</ref> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== The vehicle's primary weaponry is the Edward Industries [[Thumper Artillery Piece]] with two tons of ammunition. For close-in defense, the vehicle is armed with two Hellion c-II [[ER Small Laser]]s mounted in the turret. It also mounts a pair of Voelkers [[Machine Gun]]s in the front and the back to protect from infantry. The Machine Guns share a ton of ammunition, which is stored in the main body with the artillery ammunition in a [[CASE]] protected compartment. The vehicle is also protected by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. The vehicle's primary weaponry is the Edward Industries [[Thumper Artillery Piece]] with two tons of ammunition. For close-in defense, the vehicle is armed with two Hellion c-II [[ER Small Laser]]s mounted in the turret. It also mounts a pair of Voelkers [[Machine Gun]]s in the front and the back to protect from infantry. The Machine Guns share a ton of ammunition, which is stored in the main body with the artillery ammunition in a [[CASE]] protected compartment. The vehicle is also protected by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Internal combustion engine : The original version of the vehicle produced at the end of the Star League until after the Succession Wars utilized an [[internal combustion engine]] and slightly more armor. The vehicle was not equipped with turreted lasers, ECM, or CASE. It is equipped with four machine guns, mounted in pairs on each side of the vehicle. The vehicle was given one ton of ammunition for the Machine Guns. BV (2.0) = 568<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 25: Original Thumper Artillery Vehicle</ref> + *;Internal Combustion Engine : The original version of the vehicle produced at the end of the Star League until after the Succession Wars utilized an [[Internal Combustion Engine]] power plant and slightly more armor. The vehicle was not equipped with turreted lasers, ECM, or CASE. It is equipped with four machine guns, mounted in pairs on each side of the vehicle. The vehicle was given one ton of ammunition for the Machine Guns. BV (2.0) = 568<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'' p. 25 - Original Thumper Artillery Vehicle.</ref> − *; TAV-2 : Second variant produced during the [[Jihad]], this version simply swaps the Guardian ECM for a [[Beagle Active Probe]]. BV (2.0) = 682<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 27: Thumper TAV-2 variant</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 104</ref> + *;TAV-2 : Second variant produced during the [[Jihad]], this version simply swaps the Guardian ECM for a [[Beagle Active Probe]]. BV (2.0) = 682<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'' p. 27 - Thumper TAV-2 variant.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 104</ref> − *; Thumper Artillery Maxwell : Another product of the [[Maxwell Planetary Defense Consortium]], this variant uses [[experimental technology]] to provide better performance. The largest change is the engine exchange. Instead of a [[fusion engine|fusion]] or [[internal combustion engine]], Maxwell's engineers used a [[fuel cell]] engine. This trade allowed engineers to remove unneeded engine shielding. The engineers also used a pair of [[sponson turret]]s for the secondary weapons, instead of the standard turret. These modifications provided the design team with enough room to double the Thumper artillery's ammunition bay. The standard ER small laser was also removed. Secondary weapons on this version are now a single SRM-2 and machine gun mounted in each sponson turret. For additional protection, the Thumper Maxwell employs an [[Angel ECM suite]] and [[CASE]]. BV (2.0) = 758<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'', p. 10</ref> + *;Thumper Artillery Maxwell : Another product of the [[Maxwell Planetary Defense Consortium]], this variant uses [[Experimental Technology]] to provide better performance. The largest change is the engine exchange. Instead of a Fusion or ICE engine, Maxwell's engineers used a [[Fuel Cell]] engine. This engine trade allowed engineers to remove extra fusion engine shielding that was no longer needed. The engineers also used a pair of [[Sponson Turret]]s for the secondary weapons instead of the standard turret. Dropping the turret and heavy fusion engine provided the design team with enough room to double the Thumper Artillery's ammunition bay. The standard ER Small Laser was also removed. Secondary weapons on this version are now a single SRM-2 and Machine Gun mounted in each Sponson Turret. For additional protection the Thumper Maxwell employs an [[Angel ECM Suite]] and [[CASE]]. BV (2.0) = 758<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'', p. 10</ref> − *; Thumper Angel : This Thumper is the production version of the Thumper Artillery Maxwell. Maxwell Planetary Defense Consortium was having serious problems making production targets and then Brooks Incorporated filed suit for trademark infringement in court. A solution was found by having Brooks produce the "Maxwell" version of the Thumper for any client who wanted to pay for it. Aside from a few changes to component names, the Thumper Angel is identical to the Thumper Maxwell version. BV (2.0) = 758<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 55</ref> + *;Thumper Angel : This Thumper is the production version of the Thumper Artillery Maxwell. Maxwell Planetary Defense Consortium was having serious problems making production targets and then Brooks Incorporated filed suit for trademark infringement in court. A solution was found by having Brooks produce the "Maxwell" version of the Thumper for any client who wanted to pay for it. Aside from a few changes to component names, the Thumper Angel is identical to the Thumper Maxwell version. BV (2.0) = 758<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 55</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The Thumper Angel variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> + The ''Thumper Angel'' variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> + * [[Rumble Seat]] * [[Trailer Hitch]] * [[Trailer Hitch]] ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Thumper 3075.jpg|Thumper from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' + Image:Thumper - Angel.png|''Thumper'' (Angel) − Thumper (Angel) TROPrototypes.jpg|Thumper Angel from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' − Thumper FFE.png|Original Thumper from ''[[MechWarrior: Fire For Effect|MWDA FFE]]'' dossiers </gallery> </gallery> Line 58:
Line 56: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]'' + *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' + *[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_18.pdf MWDA: Northwind Highlander's dossier of Malcolm McPherson] − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − + *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' [[Category:60 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:60 ton Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Artillery Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Artillery Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] [[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] + [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]] [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles]] + [[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] − [[Category:SLDF Combat Vehicles]]
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| cost = 2,063,750 C-bills | | cost = 2,063,750 C-bills | ||
| mass = 60 | | mass = 60 | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = Durallex Heavy |
| − | | engine = [[Strand 220]] | + | | engine = [[Strand 220]] Fusion |
| comsys = [[Irian E.A.R. 5]] | | comsys = [[Irian E.A.R. 5]] | ||
| T&T = [[Irian FFE-9]] | | T&T = [[Irian FFE-9]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 |
| speed = 64 | | speed = 64 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
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* 2x [[ER Small Laser]] | * 2x [[ER Small Laser]] | ||
* 4x [[Machine Gun]] | * 4x [[Machine Gun]] | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 797<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'' | + | | BV (2.0) = 797<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'' p. 59 - Thumper's BV</ref><br>731<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 103</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''TAV-1 | + | The '''TAV-1'''<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'' p. 26 - Model designation listed for 3075 Thumper.</ref> '''Thumper''' was created by [[Brooks Incorporated]] as a cheap knockoff of the [[SLDF]]'s [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor Artillery Vehicle]]. The vehicle was mass produced and and sold to the [[Successor States]] from [[2735]] to [[3046]]. Sales of the vehicle fell off in the years following the [[Fourth Succession War]]. |
| − | The vehicle was put into production again and refitted for modern combat during the [[Jihad]]. During this chaotic time, Brooks used the advantage of defense spending increases to begin selling its vehicle to the [[Word of Blake]]. It is suspected that Brooks conspired with the fanatical Blakists to ensure that newly revised equipment and sales would go to them. | + | The vehicle was put into production again and refitted for modern combat during the [[Jihad]]. During this chaotic time, Brooks Inc. used the advantage of defense spending increases to begin selling its vehicle to the [[Word of Blake]]. It is suspected that Brooks conspired with the the fanatical Blakists to ensure that newly revised equipment and sales would go to them. Brook Inc attempted to sell the vehicle to other powers, including Periphery realms, however had failed in their endeavours. |
| − | The current version of the vehicle is noted for its mobility, crew comfort, and electronic defenses. By the time of the [[Dark Age]], it has become the most common mobile artillery platform used in that era.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. | + | The current version of the vehicle is noted for its mobility, crew comfort, and electronic defenses. By the time of the [[Dark Age]], it has become the most common mobile artillery platform used in that era.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 58-59 - Thumper main article.</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
The vehicle's primary weaponry is the Edward Industries [[Thumper Artillery Piece]] with two tons of ammunition. For close-in defense, the vehicle is armed with two Hellion c-II [[ER Small Laser]]s mounted in the turret. It also mounts a pair of Voelkers [[Machine Gun]]s in the front and the back to protect from infantry. The Machine Guns share a ton of ammunition, which is stored in the main body with the artillery ammunition in a [[CASE]] protected compartment. The vehicle is also protected by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. | The vehicle's primary weaponry is the Edward Industries [[Thumper Artillery Piece]] with two tons of ammunition. For close-in defense, the vehicle is armed with two Hellion c-II [[ER Small Laser]]s mounted in the turret. It also mounts a pair of Voelkers [[Machine Gun]]s in the front and the back to protect from infantry. The Machine Guns share a ton of ammunition, which is stored in the main body with the artillery ammunition in a [[CASE]] protected compartment. The vehicle is also protected by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; Internal | + | *;Internal Combustion Engine : The original version of the vehicle produced at the end of the Star League until after the Succession Wars utilized an [[Internal Combustion Engine]] power plant and slightly more armor. The vehicle was not equipped with turreted lasers, ECM, or CASE. It is equipped with four machine guns, mounted in pairs on each side of the vehicle. The vehicle was given one ton of ammunition for the Machine Guns. BV (2.0) = 568<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'' p. 25 - Original Thumper Artillery Vehicle.</ref> |
| − | *; TAV-2 : Second variant produced during the [[Jihad]], this version simply swaps the Guardian ECM for a [[Beagle Active Probe]]. BV (2.0) = 682<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'' | + | *;TAV-2 : Second variant produced during the [[Jihad]], this version simply swaps the Guardian ECM for a [[Beagle Active Probe]]. BV (2.0) = 682<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'' p. 27 - Thumper TAV-2 variant.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 104</ref> |
| − | *; Thumper Artillery Maxwell : Another product of the [[Maxwell Planetary Defense Consortium]], this variant uses [[ | + | *;Thumper Artillery Maxwell : Another product of the [[Maxwell Planetary Defense Consortium]], this variant uses [[Experimental Technology]] to provide better performance. The largest change is the engine exchange. Instead of a Fusion or ICE engine, Maxwell's engineers used a [[Fuel Cell]] engine. This engine trade allowed engineers to remove extra fusion engine shielding that was no longer needed. The engineers also used a pair of [[Sponson Turret]]s for the secondary weapons instead of the standard turret. Dropping the turret and heavy fusion engine provided the design team with enough room to double the Thumper Artillery's ammunition bay. The standard ER Small Laser was also removed. Secondary weapons on this version are now a single SRM-2 and Machine Gun mounted in each Sponson Turret. For additional protection the Thumper Maxwell employs an [[Angel ECM Suite]] and [[CASE]]. BV (2.0) = 758<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'', p. 10</ref> |
| − | *; Thumper Angel : This Thumper is the production version of the Thumper Artillery Maxwell. Maxwell Planetary Defense Consortium was having serious problems making production targets and then Brooks Incorporated filed suit for trademark infringement in court. A solution was found by having Brooks produce the "Maxwell" version of the Thumper for any client who wanted to pay for it. Aside from a few changes to component names, the Thumper Angel is identical to the Thumper Maxwell version. BV (2.0) = 758<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 55</ref> | + | *;Thumper Angel : This Thumper is the production version of the Thumper Artillery Maxwell. Maxwell Planetary Defense Consortium was having serious problems making production targets and then Brooks Incorporated filed suit for trademark infringement in court. A solution was found by having Brooks produce the "Maxwell" version of the Thumper for any client who wanted to pay for it. Aside from a few changes to component names, the Thumper Angel is identical to the Thumper Maxwell version. BV (2.0) = 758<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 55</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The Thumper Angel variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> | + | The ''Thumper Angel'' variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> |
| + | * [[Rumble Seat]] | ||
* [[Trailer Hitch]] | * [[Trailer Hitch]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Thumper | + | Image:Thumper - Angel.png|''Thumper'' (Angel) |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]'' | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | + | *[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_18.pdf MWDA: Northwind Highlander's dossier of Malcolm McPherson] |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
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[[Category:60 ton Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:60 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Artillery Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Artillery Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] | [[Category:Artillery Support Unit]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dark Age Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Heavy Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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[[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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