Difference between revisions of "Mad Dog (Vulture)"

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|BV (2.0) = 2,351<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 130-131, "Vulture OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 82</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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The '''''Mad Dog''''' is a heavy Clan [[OmniMech]] used for long-range indirect fire support.  With hunched shoulders, a protruding head, and reverse-jointed legs, the ''Mad Dog'' resembles a vulture, so much so that it was codenamed '''''Vulture''''' and '''''Hagetaka''''' ("Vulture" in Japanese) by the [[Inner Sphere]] forces which first encountered it.  The name also fit the battlefield role of the ''Mad Dog''; the  main role of the ''Mad Dog'' is to act as a support 'Mech, and it often holds a hill maintaining constant watch over the entire battlefield, like a vulture waiting for its prey.  With its ample firepower and decent speed of 86.4 km/h, it makes a highly mobile firing platform, and as such has spread to near ubiquity among the forces deployed by the Clans, although the design is favored more by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]s.  The ''Mad Dog'' carries eight and a half tons of [[Armor - FF - BattleMechs & Vehicles|Ferro-Fibrous]] armor for decent protection, although it will not be able to stand up to heavy fire.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 28-29, "Vulture OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 26-27, "Vulture OmniMech Profile"</ref>
  
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The '''''Mad Dog''''' is a heavy Clan [[OmniMech]] used for long-range indirect fire support.  With hunched shoulders, a protruding head, and reverse-jointed legs, the ''Mad Dog'' resembles a vulture, so much so that it was codenamed '''''Vulture''''' and '''''Hagetaka''''' ("Vulture" in Japanese) by the [[Inner Sphere]] forces which first encountered it.  The name also fit the battlefield role of the ''Mad Dog''; the  main role of the ''Mad Dog'' is to act as a support 'Mech, and it often holds a hill maintaining constant watch over the entire battlefield, like a vulture waiting for its prey.  With its ample firepower and decent speed of 86.4 km/h, it makes a highly mobile firing platform, and as such has spread to near ubiquity among the forces deployed by the Clans, although the design is favored more by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]s.  The ''Mad Dog'' carries eight and a half tons of [[Armor - FF - BattleMechs & Vehicles|Ferro-Fibrous]] armor for decent protection, although it will not be able to stand up to heavy fire.
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The ''Mad Dog'' was designed by [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] as a second generation OmniMech based on the original heavy OmniMech of [[Clan Coyote]]<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 41</ref>.  The ''Mad Dog'' also used some of the same moulds of the Clan Wolf ''[[Timber Wolf]]'' OmniMech.  However, despite using some of the same moulds (which might be viewed as high praise), the ''Mad Dog'' was named as a slur to Clan Wolf and the ''Timber Wolf''.  Because of its widespread production, most Clans maintain a large number of ''Mad Dog''s in their toumans.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/>
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The ''Mad Dog'' was designed by [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] as a second generation OmniMech based on the original heavy OmniMech of [[Clan Coyote]]<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 41</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 130</ref>.  The ''Mad Dog'' also used some of the same moulds of the Clan Wolf ''[[Timber Wolf]]'' OmniMech.  However, despite using some of the same moulds (which might be viewed as high praise), the ''Mad Dog'' was named as a slur to Clan Wolf and the ''Timber Wolf''.  Because of its widespread production, most Clans maintain a large number of ''Mad Dog''s in their toumans.
 
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
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For its fire support purposes, the ''Mad Dog'' is armed with twin shoulder-mounted [[LRM-20]] missile racks, which allow the 'Mech to inflict heavy damage on any opponent it may target. The ''Mad Dog'' is also more than capable of going on the offensive, mounting dual [[Large Pulse Laser|large]] and [[Medium Pulse Laser|medium]]-sized pulse lasers, one on each arm. ''Mad Dog'' pilots have been known for showering missiles on opponents before swooping down with a finishing blow from the lasers, much like a vulture swooping down for carrion.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/>
  
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For its fire support purposes, the ''Mad Dog'' is armed with twin shoulder-mounted [[LRM-20]] missile racks, which allow the 'Mech to inflict heavy damage on any opponent it may target. The ''Mad Dog'' is also more than capable of going on the offensive, mounting dual [[Large Pulse Laser|large]] and [[Medium Pulse Laser|medium]]-sized pulse lasers, one on each arm. ''Mad Dog'' pilots have been known for showering missiles on opponents before swooping down with a finishing blow from the lasers, much like a vulture swooping down for carrion.
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In the case that the ''Mad Dog'' must retreat or face down heavier opponents, it can adequately do such as well, as the pulse lasers it mounts are much more accurate than standard lasers, allowing it to move and fire at the same time. This allows it to stall opponents and slowly back into a more defensible position, although overheating may become an issue.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/>
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In the case that the ''Mad Dog'' must retreat or face down heavier opponents, it can adequately do such as well, as the pulse lasers it mounts are much more accurate than standard lasers, allowing it to move and fire at the same time. This allows it to stall opponents and slowly back into a more defensible position, although overheating may become an issue.
 
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*Alt. Config. A - The ''Mad Dog A'' can bring devastating fire on targets at any range, mounting an [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon|ER PPC]] and an [[LB 5-X AC]], with which it can easily cripple enemies from long range. Should it get close enough, its six [[SRM-6]] racks ensure the demise of nearly any foe. BV (1.0) = 1,510<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,923<ref name=TRO/>
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*Alt. Config. A - The ''Mad Dog A'' can bring devastating fire on targets at any range, mounting an [[Extended Range Particle Projector Cannon|ER PPC]] and an [[LB 5-X AC]], with which it can easily cripple enemies from long range. Should it get close enough, its six [[SRM-6]] racks ensure the demise of nearly any foe. BV (1.0) = 1,510<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,923<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 83</ref>
  
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*Alt. Config. B - A more general purpose configuration, the ''Mad Dog B'' mounts more laser weaponry, with two [[ER Large Laser]]s in the left arm, and three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the other. For additional long-range firepower, the ''Mad Dog B'' mounts only one [[LRM-20]] having replaced the other with two [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers. BV (1.0) = 1,903<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,284<ref name=TRO/>  
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*Alt. Config. B - A more general purpose configuration, the ''Mad Dog B'' mounts more laser weaponry, with two [[ER Large Laser]]s in the left arm, and three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the other. For additional long-range firepower, the ''Mad Dog B'' mounts only one [[LRM-20]] having replaced the other with two [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers. BV (1.0) = 1,903<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,284<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 84</ref>  
  
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*Alt. Config. C - The ''Mad Dog C'' greatly differs from the other configurations, having replaced its entire weapon load with two massive [[Gauss Rifle]]s for a powerful long-range punch. BV (1.0) = 1,707<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,892<ref name=TRO/>
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*Alt. Config. C - The ''Mad Dog C'' greatly differs from the other configurations, having replaced its entire weapon load with two massive [[Gauss Rifle]]s for a powerful long-range punch. BV (1.0) = 1,707<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,892<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 85</ref>
  
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*Alt. Config. D - This variant uses a pair of [[ATM 12]]s that are powerful at all ranges. It also uses paired [[ER Medium Laser]]s, [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and [[ER Small Laser]]s. An extra heat sink helps to keep heat levels under some control. BV (1.0) = 1,966<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,447<ref name=TRO/>
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*Alt. Config. D - This variant uses a pair of [[ATM 12]]s that are powerful at all ranges. It also uses paired [[ER Medium Laser]]s, [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and [[ER Small Laser]]s. An extra heat sink helps to keep heat levels under some control. BV (1.0) = 1,966<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,447<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 86</ref>
  
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*Alt. Config. E - The E configuration makes use of a [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30]] in each arm, though each one only has a single ton of ammunition to draw upon. BV (2.0) = 2,031<ref name=TRO/>
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*Alt. Config. E - The E configuration makes use of a [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30]] in each arm, though each one only has a single ton of ammunition to draw upon. BV (2.0) = 2,031<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 87</ref>
  
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*Alt. Config. F - The ''Mad Dog'' F has a pair of [[HAG 20]]s. Though they don't have the sheer power of the larger guns, the four tons of ammunition provide substantially better staying power than the E variant has. To back the Gauss Rifles up, the F mounts four [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,300<ref name=TRO/>
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*Alt. Config. F - The ''Mad Dog'' F has a pair of [[HAG 20]]s. Though they don't have the sheer power of the larger guns, the four tons of ammunition provide substantially better staying power than the E variant has. To back the Gauss Rifles up, the F mounts four [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,300<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 88</ref>
  
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*Alt. Config. H - Built with new Heavy Laser technology, the ''Mad Dog H'' downgrades the [[LRM-20]] launchers to [[LRM-15]]s, so it can mount it's arsenal of a [[Heavy Large Laser]] and three [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s, making it much more capable at close range. BV (1.0) = 1,735<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,097<ref name=TRO/>
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*Alt. Config. H - Built with new Heavy Laser technology, the ''Mad Dog H'' downgrades the [[LRM-20]] launchers to [[LRM-15]]s, so it can mount it's arsenal of a [[Heavy Large Laser]] and three [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s, making it much more capable at close range. BV (1.0) = 1,735<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,097<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 89</ref>
  
 
*Alt. Config. U - An underwater configuration, this version uses [[BattleMech HarJel System]] to prevent hull breaches. It's equipped with five [[UMU]]s to maintain a high cruising speed underwater. Its weaponry consists of twin [[LRT-15]]s with [[Artemis IV]] guidance and each arm carries a Medium Pulse Laser and ER Medium Laser. BV (2.0) = 2,488<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 141</ref>
 
*Alt. Config. U - An underwater configuration, this version uses [[BattleMech HarJel System]] to prevent hull breaches. It's equipped with five [[UMU]]s to maintain a high cruising speed underwater. Its weaponry consists of twin [[LRT-15]]s with [[Artemis IV]] guidance and each arm carries a Medium Pulse Laser and ER Medium Laser. BV (2.0) = 2,488<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 141</ref>
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_26.pdf MWDA Republic of the Sphere's dossier of Tammi Miller]''
 
*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_26.pdf MWDA Republic of the Sphere's dossier of Tammi Miller]''
 
*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_6.pdf MWDA Stormhammer's dossier of Latonya Lyons]''
 
*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_6.pdf MWDA Stormhammer's dossier of Latonya Lyons]''
 
*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_43.pdf MWDA Northwind Highlanders' dossier of Naomi Katina]''
 
*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_43.pdf MWDA Northwind Highlanders' dossier of Naomi Katina]''
 
*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_9.pdf MWDA Swordsworn's dossier of Alice Vander]''
 
*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_9.pdf MWDA Swordsworn's dossier of Alice Vander]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
 
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]''
 
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
 
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
 
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Mad Dog (Vulture)
Mad Dog
Production information
Manufacturer Various
Model Prime
Class Heavy
Cost 15,292,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 60 tons
Chassis Eden Mk 60-OM
Armor Compound SJ6CW Ferro-Fibrous
Engine 300 Type I XL
Communications System Build OSJ-41
Speed 86.4 km/h
Armament

Primary Configuration

BV (1.0) 1,871[1]
BV (2.0) 2,351[2][3]


Description

The Mad Dog is a heavy Clan OmniMech used for long-range indirect fire support. With hunched shoulders, a protruding head, and reverse-jointed legs, the Mad Dog resembles a vulture, so much so that it was codenamed Vulture and Hagetaka ("Vulture" in Japanese) by the Inner Sphere forces which first encountered it. The name also fit the battlefield role of the Mad Dog; the main role of the Mad Dog is to act as a support 'Mech, and it often holds a hill maintaining constant watch over the entire battlefield, like a vulture waiting for its prey. With its ample firepower and decent speed of 86.4 km/h, it makes a highly mobile firing platform, and as such has spread to near ubiquity among the forces deployed by the Clans, although the design is favored more by Clan Ghost Bear MechWarriors. The Mad Dog carries eight and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor for decent protection, although it will not be able to stand up to heavy fire.[2][4][5]

The Mad Dog was designed by Clan Smoke Jaguar as a second generation OmniMech based on the original heavy OmniMech of Clan Coyote[6]. The Mad Dog also used some of the same moulds of the Clan Wolf Timber Wolf OmniMech. However, despite using some of the same moulds (which might be viewed as high praise), the Mad Dog was named as a slur to Clan Wolf and the Timber Wolf. Because of its widespread production, most Clans maintain a large number of Mad Dogs in their toumans.[2][4][5]

Armament

For its fire support purposes, the Mad Dog is armed with twin shoulder-mounted LRM-20 missile racks, which allow the 'Mech to inflict heavy damage on any opponent it may target. The Mad Dog is also more than capable of going on the offensive, mounting dual large and medium-sized pulse lasers, one on each arm. Mad Dog pilots have been known for showering missiles on opponents before swooping down with a finishing blow from the lasers, much like a vulture swooping down for carrion.[2][4][5]

In the case that the Mad Dog must retreat or face down heavier opponents, it can adequately do such as well, as the pulse lasers it mounts are much more accurate than standard lasers, allowing it to move and fire at the same time. This allows it to stall opponents and slowly back into a more defensible position, although overheating may become an issue.[2][4][5]

Variants

  • Alt. Config. A - The Mad Dog A can bring devastating fire on targets at any range, mounting an ER PPC and an LB 5-X AC, with which it can easily cripple enemies from long range. Should it get close enough, its six SRM-6 racks ensure the demise of nearly any foe. BV (1.0) = 1,510[1], BV (2.0) = 1,923[2][7]
  • Alt. Config. B - A more general purpose configuration, the Mad Dog B mounts more laser weaponry, with two ER Large Lasers in the left arm, and three Medium Pulse Lasers in the other. For additional long-range firepower, the Mad Dog B mounts only one LRM-20 having replaced the other with two Streak SRM-6 launchers. BV (1.0) = 1,903[1], BV (2.0) = 2,284[2][8]
  • Alt. Config. C - The Mad Dog C greatly differs from the other configurations, having replaced its entire weapon load with two massive Gauss Rifles for a powerful long-range punch. BV (1.0) = 1,707[1], BV (2.0) = 1,892[2][9]
  • Alt. Config. E - The E configuration makes use of a Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30 in each arm, though each one only has a single ton of ammunition to draw upon. BV (2.0) = 2,031[2][11]
  • Alt. Config. F - The Mad Dog F has a pair of HAG 20s. Though they don't have the sheer power of the larger guns, the four tons of ammunition provide substantially better staying power than the E variant has. To back the Gauss Rifles up, the F mounts four ER Medium Lasers. BV (2.0) = 2,300[2][12]
  • Alt. Config. U - An underwater configuration, this version uses BattleMech HarJel System to prevent hull breaches. It's equipped with five UMUs to maintain a high cruising speed underwater. Its weaponry consists of twin LRT-15s with Artemis IV guidance and each arm carries a Medium Pulse Laser and ER Medium Laser. BV (2.0) = 2,488[14]

Related OmniMechs

Notes

  • In the MechWarrior 2 series, the missiles suffered from a glitch that caused them to ram into the cockpit shortly after launch.
  • The MechWarrior 4 series actually showed the Medium Pulse Lasers in a chin rack, the results are the moving of the Medium Pulse Lasers into the Center Torso, this model is called the Mad Dog Mk II (Vulture Mk II) by the online BattleTech Community.

Gallery

  • Mech Warrior: Dark Age's version of the Mad Dog (Vulture)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Combat Operations, p. 109
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 130-131, "Vulture OmniMech Profile"
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 82
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3050, pp. 28-29, "Vulture OmniMech Profile"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, pp. 26-27, "Vulture OmniMech Profile"
  6. ↑ Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 41
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 83
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 84
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 85
  10. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 86
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 87
  12. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 88
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 89
  14. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 141
  15. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 92

Bibliography

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