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−	== Description ==	+	==Description==
−	A '''Transport Bay''' is any internal space aboard a military or civilian vehicle devoted to short- or long-term human habitation or cargo.  Generically known as "bays", these storage spaces are used to carry vehicles, personnel or bulk cargo aboard larger vehicles or spacecraft.  While almost all unit types allocate some amount of internal space to transport bays of one sort or another, [[BattleMechs]] and [[ProtoMech]]s are the exception to this rule, with the effort of incorporating transport bays into their design seen as a waste of weight.  Despite this, there are rumors that some forces, especially [[Clan Hell's Horses]], have attempted to create so-called "walking APCs" though this is pure speculation.<ref name="TMp239-240">''TechManual'', pp. 239-240, "Transport Bay"</ref>	+	A '''Transport Bay''' is any internal space aboard a military or civilian vehicle devoted to short- or long-term human habitation or cargo.  Generically known as "bays", these storage spaces are used to carry vehicles, personnel or bulk cargo aboard larger vehicles or spacecraft.  While almost all unit types allocate some amount of internal space to transport bays of one sort or another, [[BattleMechs]] and [[ProtoMech]]s are the exception to this rule, with the effort of incorporating transport bays into their design seen as a waste of weight.  Despite this, there are rumors that some forces, especially [[Clan Hell's Horses]], have attempted to create so-called "walking APCs" though this is pure speculation.<ref name=TM239>''TechManual'', p. 239</ref>
−	=== Cargo Bay ===	+	===Cargo Bay===
−	'''Cargo Bays''' are found on nearly every type of unit from [[Combat Vehicle]]s to [[DropShip]]s and larger spacecraft.  Most are simply open space within the unit's framework, with just clamps and other anchor points for retention straps, while more specialized variants include fixed-cubicle style "container" bays, refrigerated, insulated, liquid and even livestock storage bays.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>	+	'''Cargo Bays''' are found on nearly every type of unit from [[Combat Vehicle]]s to [[DropShip]]s and larger spacecraft.  Most are simply open space within the unit's framework, with just clamps and other anchor points for retention straps, while more specialized variants include fixed-cubicle style "container" bays, refrigerated, insulated, liquid and even livestock storage bays.<ref name=TM239/>
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−		+	====Rules====
−	==== Rules ====	+	Container Cargo Bays weigh 10 tons and take up one space slot/provide 10 tons of carrying capacity per container.  All other Cargo Bays have a variable weight and either take up one space slot per ton for 'Mechs or one total on vehicles; their capacity is dependent on the type of cargo they are designed to carry.<ref name=TM239/>
−	Container Cargo Bays weigh 10 tons and take up one space slot/provide 10 tons of carrying capacity per container.  All other Cargo Bays have a variable weight and either take up one space slot per ton for 'Mechs or one total on vehicles; their capacity is dependent on the type of cargo they are designed to carry.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>
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−	=== Infantry bay/compartment ===	+	===Infantry Bay/Compartment===
−	'''Infantry bays''' are typically found on large vehicles and vessels such as [[DropShips]].  They provide basic sleeping arrangements, a communal waste facility and, in some cases, stowage compartments for food and equipment.  Life support is either drawn in from the outside environment through air filters and conditioners or the ship-wide life support system.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>	+	'''Infantry Bays''' are typically found on large vehicles and vessels such as [[DropShips]].  They provide basic sleeping arrangements, a communal waste facility, and in some cases stowage compartments for food and equipment.  Life support is either drawn in from the outside environment through air filters and conditioners or the ship-wide life support system.<ref name=TM240>''TechManual'', p. 240</ref>
−	'''Infantry compartments''' differ in that they are meant to transport infantry over short distances and are typically found on smaller vehicles.  Beyond space needed to carry soldiers and their gear to where they are going, compartments lack any of the amenities found in the larger bays.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>	+	'''Infantry Compartments''' differ in that they are meant to transport infantry over short distances and are typically found on smaller vehicles.  Beyond space needed to carry soldiers and their gear to where they are going, compartments lack any of the amenities found in the larger bays.<ref name=TM239/>
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−	==== Rules ====	+	====Rules====
−	All infantry bays and compartments takes up either one space slot on vehicles or one slot per ton on 'Mechs.  Each bay has a capacity of 28 troopers, except for mechanized infantry (which carries five troopers) and [[battle armor]] (which carries one). Foot infantry bays weigh 5/3 tons; jump infantry bays weigh 6/4 tons; motorized infantry bays weigh 7/6 tons; mechanized infantry bays weigh 8/5 tons; battle armor bays weigh 2/1 tons.  All infantry bays can be combined into a single, unified infantry bay slot, regardless of tonnage or number of troopers, when used on combat or support vehicles. Infantry compartments can be of any size, fitting within one space, holding one troop for each ton.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>	+	All Infantry Bays and Compartments takes up either one space slot on vehicles or one slot per ton on 'Mechs.  Each Bay/Compartment has a capacity of 28 troopers except for Mechanized Infantry (which carries 5 troopers) and [[Battle Armor]] (which carries 1). Foot Infantry Bays/Compartments weigh 5/3 tons; Jump Infantry Bays/Compartments weigh 6/4 tons; Motorized Infantry Bays/Compartments weigh 7/6 tons; Mechanized Infantry Bays/Compartments weigh 8/5 tons; Battle Armor Bays/Compartments weigh 2/1 tons.  All Infantry Bays/Compartments can be combined into a single, unified infantry bay slot, regardless of tonnage or number of troopers, when used on combat or support vehicles.<ref name=TM239/>
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−	Under the Advanced Rules for battle armor, four PA(L) troopers or two light battle armor troopers can be accommodated in a one ton battle armor bay. Medium suits use the standard rules, while heavy and assault suits require 1.5 tons and two tons of space respectively.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', pp. 186-7</ref>
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−	=== BattleMech/Fighter Bay ===	+	===BattleMech/Fighter Bay===
−	'''BattleMech/fighter bays''' consist of one or more cubicles for transporting 'Mechs, [[aerospace fighter|aerospace]], or [[conventional aircraft]] of up to 100 tons over long distances.  Each component cubicle in these bays includes the maintenance and launch facilities for a single 'Mech or craft, along with basic living accommodations for the unit's crew and technical support personnel.  These bays are commonly found on DropShips or very large support vehicles.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>	+	'''BattleMech/Fighter Bays''' consist of one or more cubicles for transporting 'Mechs, [[Aerospace Fighter|Aerospace]] or [[Conventional Aircraft]] of up to 100 tons over long distances.  Each component cubicle in these bays includes the maintenance and launch facilities for a single 'Mech or craft, along with basic living accommodations for the unit's crew and technical support personnel.  These bays are commonly found on DropShips or very large support vehicles.<ref name=TM240/>
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−	On DropShips, each 'Mech bay cubicle includes a miniature gantry to allow technicians to work on the 'Mech along with fuel and oxygen hookups.  The open area of the bay will include additional repair facilities, storage space for spare parts, and anchor points to which a 'Mech can be secured, whether for repairs or storage during transit.  Another common feature is an airlock to allow for combat drops to be made, whether unassisted or through the use of [[Drop Cocoon]]s.<ref name=BSS20>''BattleSpace - Sourcebook'', p. 18-20</ref><ref name=AT69>''AeroTech 2'', p. 66-69</ref>
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−	Fighter bays have a similar layout but with increased size to make landings easier for pilots and a crane for loading and unloading fighters.  Tradition also sees these bays referred to as "flight decks" and the support personnel assigned to them as the deck crew.  The bulkheads around each bay are as thick as the DropShip hull, and catch-nets can prevent out-of-control fighters from crashing into the walls.  However most fighter bays are not meant to be used in an atmosphere or when a DropShip is grounded, as they are designed around the fighter "dropping away" while the vessel is in motion.  A DropShip flying in an atmosphere can launch fighters at great risk, but it cannot recover them the same way.<ref name=BSS20/><ref name=AT69/>
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−		+	====Rules====
−	==== Rules ====	+	Each 'Mech and Fighter Bay takes up one space slot, weighs 150 tons, and has a capacity of one 'Mech or craft of up to 100 tons per Cubicle.<ref name=TM239/>
−	Each 'Mech and Fighter Bay takes up one space slot, weighs 150 tons, and has a capacity of one 'Mech or craft of up to 100 tons per Cubicle.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>
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−	=== ProtoMech Bay ===	+	===ProtoMech Bay===
−	'''ProtoMech Bays''' are similar to 'Mech bays, except each cubicle can carry a full [[Clan]] [[Point]] of five [[ProtoMech]]s each.  They are common only on Clan DropShips and similarly large vehicles.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>	+	'''ProtoMech Bays''' are similar to 'Mech bays, except each cubicle can carry a full [[Clan]] [[Point]] of five [[ProtoMech]]s each.  They are common only on Clan DropShips and similarly large vehicles.<ref name=TM240/>
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−		+	====Rules====
−	==== Rules ====	+	ProtoMech Bays take up one space slot, weigh 50 tons and have a capacity of 5 ProtoMechs per 5 Cubicles.<ref name=TM239/>
−	ProtoMech Bays take up one space slot, weigh 50 tons and have a capacity of 5 ProtoMechs per 5 Cubicles.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>
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−	=== Small Craft Bay ===	+	===Small Craft Bay===
−	'''Small Craft Bays''' are designed for the long-range transport of a single [[Small Craft]] of up to 200 tons.  Like similar transport bays they provide landing, launch, maintenance and accommodations for a Small Craft, its crew and support personnel.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>	+	'''Small Craft Bays''' are designed for the long-range transport of a single [[Small Craft]] of up to 200 tons.  Like similar transport bays they provide landing, launch, maintenance and accommodations for a Small Craft, its crew and support personnel.<ref name=TM240/>
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−		+	====Rules====
−	==== Rules ====	+	Small Craft Bays take up one space slot, weigh 200 tons and have a capacity of 1 Small Craft of up to 200 tons per cubicle.<ref name=TM239/>
−	Small Craft Bays take up one space slot, weigh 200 tons and have a capacity of 1 Small Craft of up to 200 tons per cubicle.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>
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−	=== Vehicle Bay ===	+	===Vehicle Bay===
−	'''Vehicle Bays''' are provide the same basic facilities as 'Mech and Fighter bays, though they lack the same orbital launch, drop or recovery systems.  Each cubicle is configurable for different sizes of vehicles, though they fall into the range classes of Light, Heavy and Super-Heavy.  In a pinch a Super-Heavy Vehicle Bay can carry Small Craft.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>	+	'''Vehicle Bays''' are provide the same basic facilities as 'Mech and Fighter bays, though they lack the same orbital launch, drop or recovery systems.  Each cubicle is configurable for different sizes of vehicles, though they fall into the range classes of Light, Heavy and Super-Heavy.  In a pinch a Super-Heavy Vehicle Bay can carry Small Craft.<ref name=TM240/>
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−		+	====Rules====
−	==== Rules ====	+	All Vehicle Bays take up one space slot and have a weight comparable to their maximum carry capacity weight.  Light bays may carry a vehicle of up to 50 tons, Heavy bays up to 100 tons, and Super-Heavy bays up to 200 tons.<ref name=TM239/>
−	All Vehicle Bays take up one space slot and have a weight comparable to their maximum carry capacity weight.  Light bays may carry a vehicle of up to 50 tons, Heavy bays up to 100 tons, and Super-Heavy bays up to 200 tons.<ref name="TMp239-240"/>
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		+	==Notes==
		+	'''Errata''': It should be dully noted that there have been two official [[Errata]] updates since the publication of original TechManual. Errata changes done to the Transport Bay varies between the 2nd update and 3rd. Notable changes the inclusion of additional types of Battle Armor Bays per size and tech origins (Clan and Inner Sphere) which various in how many troopers the bay holds.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/errata/ Official Errata List for Battletech - TechManual 3.0 errant listed - Includes changes in Transport Bay.]</ref>
−	== Notes ==	+	==References==
−	* '''Errata''': It should be noted there have been two official [[errata]] updates since the publication of the original ''TechManual''. Errata changes done to the transport bay varies between the second update and third. Notable changes the inclusion of additional types of battle armor bays per size and tech origins (Clan and Inner Sphere) which varies in how many troopers the bay holds.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/errata/ Official Errata List for Battletech - TechManual 3.0 errata]</ref>
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−	== References ==
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−	== Bibliography ==	+	==Bibliography==
−	* ''[[TechManual]]''	+	*''[[TechManual]]''
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−	[[Category:Equipment]]	+	[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Technology]]
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==Description== A '''Transport Bay''' is any internal space aboard a military or civilian vehicle devoted to short- or long-term human habitation or cargo. Generically known as "bays", these storage spaces are used to carry vehicles, personnel or bulk cargo aboard larger vehicles or spacecraft. While almost all unit types allocate some amount of internal space to transport bays of one sort or another, [[BattleMechs]] and [[ProtoMech]]s are the exception to this rule, with the effort of incorporating transport bays into their design seen as a waste of weight. Despite this, there are rumors that some forces, especially [[Clan Hell's Horses]], have attempted to create so-called "walking APCs" though this is pure speculation.<ref name=TM239>''TechManual'', p. 239</ref> ===Cargo Bay=== '''Cargo Bays''' are found on nearly every type of unit from [[Combat Vehicle]]s to [[DropShip]]s and larger spacecraft. Most are simply open space within the unit's framework, with just clamps and other anchor points for retention straps, while more specialized variants include fixed-cubicle style "container" bays, refrigerated, insulated, liquid and even livestock storage bays.<ref name=TM239/> <div class="gamerules"> ====Rules==== Container Cargo Bays weigh 10 tons and take up one space slot/provide 10 tons of carrying capacity per container. All other Cargo Bays have a variable weight and either take up one space slot per ton for 'Mechs or one total on vehicles; their capacity is dependent on the type of cargo they are designed to carry.<ref name=TM239/> </div> ===Infantry Bay/Compartment=== '''Infantry Bays''' are typically found on large vehicles and vessels such as [[DropShips]]. They provide basic sleeping arrangements, a communal waste facility, and in some cases stowage compartments for food and equipment. Life support is either drawn in from the outside environment through air filters and conditioners or the ship-wide life support system.<ref name=TM240>''TechManual'', p. 240</ref> '''Infantry Compartments''' differ in that they are meant to transport infantry over short distances and are typically found on smaller vehicles. Beyond space needed to carry soldiers and their gear to where they are going, compartments lack any of the amenities found in the larger bays.<ref name=TM239/> <div class="gamerules"> ====Rules==== All Infantry Bays and Compartments takes up either one space slot on vehicles or one slot per ton on 'Mechs. Each Bay/Compartment has a capacity of 28 troopers except for Mechanized Infantry (which carries 5 troopers) and [[Battle Armor]] (which carries 1). Foot Infantry Bays/Compartments weigh 5/3 tons; Jump Infantry Bays/Compartments weigh 6/4 tons; Motorized Infantry Bays/Compartments weigh 7/6 tons; Mechanized Infantry Bays/Compartments weigh 8/5 tons; Battle Armor Bays/Compartments weigh 2/1 tons. All Infantry Bays/Compartments can be combined into a single, unified infantry bay slot, regardless of tonnage or number of troopers, when used on combat or support vehicles.<ref name=TM239/> </div> ===BattleMech/Fighter Bay=== '''BattleMech/Fighter Bays''' consist of one or more cubicles for transporting 'Mechs, [[Aerospace Fighter|Aerospace]] or [[Conventional Aircraft]] of up to 100 tons over long distances. Each component cubicle in these bays includes the maintenance and launch facilities for a single 'Mech or craft, along with basic living accommodations for the unit's crew and technical support personnel. These bays are commonly found on DropShips or very large support vehicles.<ref name=TM240/> <div class="gamerules"> ====Rules==== Each 'Mech and Fighter Bay takes up one space slot, weighs 150 tons, and has a capacity of one 'Mech or craft of up to 100 tons per Cubicle.<ref name=TM239/> </div> ===ProtoMech Bay=== '''ProtoMech Bays''' are similar to 'Mech bays, except each cubicle can carry a full [[Clan]] [[Point]] of five [[ProtoMech]]s each. They are common only on Clan DropShips and similarly large vehicles.<ref name=TM240/> <div class="gamerules"> ====Rules==== ProtoMech Bays take up one space slot, weigh 50 tons and have a capacity of 5 ProtoMechs per 5 Cubicles.<ref name=TM239/> </div> ===Small Craft Bay=== '''Small Craft Bays''' are designed for the long-range transport of a single [[Small Craft]] of up to 200 tons. Like similar transport bays they provide landing, launch, maintenance and accommodations for a Small Craft, its crew and support personnel.<ref name=TM240/> <div class="gamerules"> ====Rules==== Small Craft Bays take up one space slot, weigh 200 tons and have a capacity of 1 Small Craft of up to 200 tons per cubicle.<ref name=TM239/> </div> ===Vehicle Bay=== '''Vehicle Bays''' are provide the same basic facilities as 'Mech and Fighter bays, though they lack the same orbital launch, drop or recovery systems. Each cubicle is configurable for different sizes of vehicles, though they fall into the range classes of Light, Heavy and Super-Heavy. In a pinch a Super-Heavy Vehicle Bay can carry Small Craft.<ref name=TM240/> <div class="gamerules"> ====Rules==== All Vehicle Bays take up one space slot and have a weight comparable to their maximum carry capacity weight. Light bays may carry a vehicle of up to 50 tons, Heavy bays up to 100 tons, and Super-Heavy bays up to 200 tons.<ref name=TM239/> </div> ==Notes== '''Errata''': It should be dully noted that there have been two official [[Errata]] updates since the publication of original TechManual. Errata changes done to the Transport Bay varies between the 2nd update and 3rd. Notable changes the inclusion of additional types of Battle Armor Bays per size and tech origins (Clan and Inner Sphere) which various in how many troopers the bay holds.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/errata/ Official Errata List for Battletech - TechManual 3.0 errant listed - Includes changes in Transport Bay.]</ref> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== *''[[TechManual]]'' [[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Technology]]

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