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Line 3: | name = ''StrongArm'' ConstructionMech MOD | name = ''StrongArm'' ConstructionMech MOD | model = SC CV-M | model = SC CV-M − | manufacturer = [[Sitwell Corporation]] + | manufacturer = [[Sitwell Corporation]] (original 'Mech) | Use = | Use = |Tech Base =Inner Sphere |Tech Base =Inner Sphere |mech type =IndustrialMech |mech type =IndustrialMech |feet=2 |feet=2 − | cost = 1,210,297 [[C-bill]]s + | cost = | introduced = [[3126]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7858/strongarm-sc-cv-m-constructionmech-mod Master Unit Listing for the SC CV-M]</ref> | introduced = [[3126]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7858/strongarm-sc-cv-m-constructionmech-mod Master Unit Listing for the SC CV-M]</ref> | mass = 35 | mass = 35 − | chassis = [[PowerBuild CCV]] + | chassis = PowerBuild CCV | engine = [[Skobel 140 ICE|Skobel 140]] [[ICE]] | engine = [[Skobel 140 ICE|Skobel 140]] [[ICE]] | comsys = [[SineWave 5000]] | comsys = [[SineWave 5000]] | T&T = None | T&T = None − | heat sinks = 1 [[single heat sink]] + | heat sinks = 1 | speed = 64 | speed = 64 − | armament = + | armament = 1 x [[Heavy Flamer]]<br /> 1 x [[Lift Hoist]] − * 1x [[Heavy flamer]]+ | armor = [[Hughes IndusWeave]] [[Industrial Armor]] − | armor = [[Hughes IndusWeave]] [[industrial armor]] | Equipment = | Equipment = − * 1x [[Lift hoist]] | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = | BV (2.0) = 315<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', pp. 38–39: "''StrongArm'' ConstructionMech MOD"</ref> | BV (2.0) = 315<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', pp. 38–39: "''StrongArm'' ConstructionMech MOD"</ref> Line 27:
Line 25: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''StrongArm''''' ConstructionMech, introduced in [[3094]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7857/strongarm-sc-cv-constructionmech Master Unit Listing for the SC CV]</ref> and built on the foundation of [[Sitwell Corporation]]'s prior ''[[Powerman]]'', is an affordable piece of construction equipment. Avoiding a repeat of [[Bluth Corporation]]'s lawsuits against the ''Powerman'', the ''StrongArm'' is designed to complement, rather than compete with, Bluth's common ''[[Carbine]]'' ConstructionMech, carrying equipment to work alongside the ''Carbine''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s backhoe.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/> + The '''''StrongArm''''' ConstructionMech, introduced in [[3094]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7857/strongarm-sc-cv-constructionmech Master Unit Listing for the SC CV]</ref> and built on the foundation of [[Sitwell Corporation]]'s prior ''[[Powerman]]'', is an affordable piece of construction equipment. Avoiding a repeat of [[Bluth Corporation]]'s lawsuits against the ''Powerman'', the ''StrongArm'' is designed to complement, rather than compete with, Bluth's common ''[[Carbine]]'' ConstructionMech, carrying equipment to work alongside the ''Carbine'''s backhoe.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/> − Due to the ''StrongArm''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s low price and the ease with which it can be modified, a refit kit spread widely through the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. This refit, manufactured by an anonymous designer, is among the least effective IndustrialMech MODs available. Despite its ineffectiveness, the ''StrongArm'' MOD is also among the most common militarized IndustrialMechs. The MOD even comes with a user manual, the ''[[Brainless Guide to Piloting® the StrongArm MOD]]'', which gives little advice.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/> + Due to the ''StrongArm'''s low price and the ease with which it can be modified, a refit kit spread widely through the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. This refit, manufactured by an anonymous designer, is among the least effective IndustrialMech MODs available. Despite its ineffectiveness, the ''StrongArm'' MOD is also among the most common militarized IndustrialMechs.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/> + The MOD comes with a user manual, the ''[[Brainless Guide to Piloting® the StrongArm MOD]]'', which gives little advice.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The SC CV-M ''StrongArm'' MOD is not heavily armored, using commercially available [[industrial armor]]. It isn't heavily armed either, with its primary weapon being a [[heavy flamer]] that is particularly poorly integrated, exposing the weapon linkage to weapons fire. Not only is no targeting system is included, but the inaccurate heavy flamer's heat is barely managed by one [[single heat sink]]. This lack of effective armor and safe, accurate weaponry leaves the 'Mech largely unsuccessful on the battlefield.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/> + The SC CV-M ''StrongArm'' MOD is not heavily armored, using mere commercial [[Industrial Armor|industrial armor]]. Its weapon, a [[Heavy Flamer|heavy flamer]], is particularly poorly integrated, and its linkage is exposed to fire. No targeting system is included. Worse, the inaccurate heavy flamer's heat is only dissipated by a single heat sink. The lack of effective armor and safe or accurate weaponry leaves the 'Mech largely unsuccessful on the battlefield.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; SC CV: A variant of the original ''StrongArm'' carries two [[lift hoist]]s and space for half a ton of cargo. BV (2.0) = 315.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 102: "''StrongArm'' SC CV ConstructionMech"</ref> + *; SC CV: One variant of the original ''StrongArm'' carries two [[Lift Hoist|lift hoists]] and space for half a ton of cargo. BV (2.0) = 315.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 102: "''StrongArm'' SC CV ConstructionMech"</ref> − *; SC CVI: Another variant of the original ''StrongArm'' carries one [[lift hoist]] and one [[salvage arm]], and space for half a ton of cargo. BV (2.0) = 315<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 104: "''StrongArm'' SC CVI ConstructionMech"</ref> + *; SC CVI: Another variant of the original ''StrongArm'' carries one lift hoist and one [[Salvage Arm|salvage arm]], and space for half a ton of cargo. BV (2.0) = 315<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 104: "''StrongArm'' SC CVI ConstructionMech"</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== Line 43:
Line 42: * [[Extended Torso Twist]] * [[Extended Torso Twist]] * [[Stable]] * [[Stable]] − * [[Exposed Weapon Linkage|Exposed Weapon Linkage (Heavy Flamer)]] + * [[Exposed Weapon Linkage]] (Heavy Flamer) * [[Poor Workmanship]] * [[Poor Workmanship]] Line 53:
Line 52: ==Notes== ==Notes== − * The ''StrongArm'' was originally introduced by [[WizKids]] in the [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game]], where it was only known by the name ''ConstructionMech Mk II''. The publication of ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' gave it ''BattleTech'' stats and its new name.+ The ''StrongArm'' was originally introduced by [[WizKids]] in the [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game]], where it was only known by the name ''ConstructionMech Mk II''. The publication of ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' gave it ''BattleTech'' stats and its new name. ==References== ==References==
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| name = ''StrongArm'' ConstructionMech MOD | | name = ''StrongArm'' ConstructionMech MOD | ||
| model = SC CV-M | | model = SC CV-M | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Sitwell Corporation]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Sitwell Corporation]] (original 'Mech) |
| Use = | | Use = | ||
|Tech Base =Inner Sphere | |Tech Base =Inner Sphere | ||
|mech type =IndustrialMech | |mech type =IndustrialMech | ||
|feet=2 | |feet=2 | ||
| − | | cost = | + | | cost = |
| introduced = [[3126]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7858/strongarm-sc-cv-m-constructionmech-mod Master Unit Listing for the SC CV-M]</ref> | | introduced = [[3126]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7858/strongarm-sc-cv-m-constructionmech-mod Master Unit Listing for the SC CV-M]</ref> | ||
| mass = 35 | | mass = 35 | ||
| − | | chassis = | + | | chassis = PowerBuild CCV |
| engine = [[Skobel 140 ICE|Skobel 140]] [[ICE]] | | engine = [[Skobel 140 ICE|Skobel 140]] [[ICE]] | ||
| comsys = [[SineWave 5000]] | | comsys = [[SineWave 5000]] | ||
| T&T = None | | T&T = None | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 1 | + | | heat sinks = 1 |
| speed = 64 | | speed = 64 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = 1 x [[Heavy Flamer]]<br /> 1 x [[Lift Hoist]] |
| − | + | | armor = [[Hughes IndusWeave]] [[Industrial Armor]] | |
| − | | armor = [[Hughes IndusWeave]] [[ | ||
| Equipment = | | Equipment = | ||
| − | |||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = 315<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', pp. 38–39: "''StrongArm'' ConstructionMech MOD"</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 315<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', pp. 38–39: "''StrongArm'' ConstructionMech MOD"</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''StrongArm''''' ConstructionMech, introduced in [[3094]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7857/strongarm-sc-cv-constructionmech Master Unit Listing for the SC CV]</ref> and built on the foundation of [[Sitwell Corporation]]'s prior ''[[Powerman]]'', is an affordable piece of construction equipment. Avoiding a repeat of [[Bluth Corporation]]'s lawsuits against the ''Powerman'', the ''StrongArm'' is designed to complement, rather than compete with, Bluth's common ''[[Carbine]]'' ConstructionMech, carrying equipment to work alongside the ''Carbine'' | + | The '''''StrongArm''''' ConstructionMech, introduced in [[3094]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7857/strongarm-sc-cv-constructionmech Master Unit Listing for the SC CV]</ref> and built on the foundation of [[Sitwell Corporation]]'s prior ''[[Powerman]]'', is an affordable piece of construction equipment. Avoiding a repeat of [[Bluth Corporation]]'s lawsuits against the ''Powerman'', the ''StrongArm'' is designed to complement, rather than compete with, Bluth's common ''[[Carbine]]'' ConstructionMech, carrying equipment to work alongside the ''Carbine'''s backhoe.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/> |
| − | Due to the ''StrongArm'' | + | Due to the ''StrongArm'''s low price and the ease with which it can be modified, a refit kit spread widely through the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. This refit, manufactured by an anonymous designer, is among the least effective IndustrialMech MODs available. Despite its ineffectiveness, the ''StrongArm'' MOD is also among the most common militarized IndustrialMechs.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/> |
| + | The MOD comes with a user manual, the ''[[Brainless Guide to Piloting® the StrongArm MOD]]'', which gives little advice.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The SC CV-M ''StrongArm'' MOD is not heavily armored, using | + | The SC CV-M ''StrongArm'' MOD is not heavily armored, using mere commercial [[Industrial Armor|industrial armor]]. Its weapon, a [[Heavy Flamer|heavy flamer]], is particularly poorly integrated, and its linkage is exposed to fire. No targeting system is included. Worse, the inaccurate heavy flamer's heat is only dissipated by a single heat sink. The lack of effective armor and safe or accurate weaponry leaves the 'Mech largely unsuccessful on the battlefield.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; SC CV: | + | *; SC CV: One variant of the original ''StrongArm'' carries two [[Lift Hoist|lift hoists]] and space for half a ton of cargo. BV (2.0) = 315.<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 102: "''StrongArm'' SC CV ConstructionMech"</ref> |
| − | *; SC CVI: Another variant of the original ''StrongArm'' carries one | + | *; SC CVI: Another variant of the original ''StrongArm'' carries one lift hoist and one [[Salvage Arm|salvage arm]], and space for half a ton of cargo. BV (2.0) = 315<ref name=TRO:Ip38-39/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 104: "''StrongArm'' SC CVI ConstructionMech"</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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* [[Extended Torso Twist]] | * [[Extended Torso Twist]] | ||
* [[Stable]] | * [[Stable]] | ||
| − | * [[Exposed Weapon Linkage | + | * [[Exposed Weapon Linkage]] (Heavy Flamer) |
* [[Poor Workmanship]] | * [[Poor Workmanship]] | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | The ''StrongArm'' was originally introduced by [[WizKids]] in the [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game]], where it was only known by the name ''ConstructionMech Mk II''. The publication of ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' gave it ''BattleTech'' stats and its new name. | |
==References== | ==References== | ||