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In [[3007]], the '''Badger Tracked Transport''' was one of the first three combat vehicles exclusively commissioned from [[Blackwell Industries]] by the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[mercenary unit]]. Furthermore, it holds the honor as the first [[OmniVehicle]] constructed in the [[Inner Sphere]], though its role as an [[infantry]] carrier precluded it from taking full advantage of the technology.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 112</ref> | In [[3007]], the '''Badger Tracked Transport''' was one of the first three combat vehicles exclusively commissioned from [[Blackwell Industries]] by the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[mercenary unit]]. Furthermore, it holds the honor as the first [[OmniVehicle]] constructed in the [[Inner Sphere]], though its role as an [[infantry]] carrier precluded it from taking full advantage of the technology.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)'', p. 112</ref> | ||
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In many ways the Badger's fortunes suffered when the Dragoons' origins were eventually revealed. Though they no longer had to hide the design's modular nature, their replacement of standard infantry with [[Battle Armor]]ed [[Elemental]]s and increased dependence on [[OmniMech]]s left the Badger notably less relevant, at least to the Dragoons. Blackwell was finally allowed to offer the Badger for sale to the general mercenary market in the early 3050's. They were barely able to meet demand for the versatile vehicle, up until the Badger's [[Outreach]]-based factories were destroyed by [[Word of Blake]] in [[3067]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> | In many ways the Badger's fortunes suffered when the Dragoons' origins were eventually revealed. Though they no longer had to hide the design's modular nature, their replacement of standard infantry with [[Battle Armor]]ed [[Elemental]]s and increased dependence on [[OmniMech]]s left the Badger notably less relevant, at least to the Dragoons. Blackwell was finally allowed to offer the Badger for sale to the general mercenary market in the early 3050's. They were barely able to meet demand for the versatile vehicle, up until the Badger's [[Outreach]]-based factories were destroyed by [[Word of Blake]] in [[3067]].<ref name=TRO3058U/> | ||
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The primary Badger configuration carries a trio of Blackwell Opal [[Medium Laser]]s in its turret, supported by a front-mounted Blackwell Pilum [[SRM-2]] launcher supplied with a single ton of reloads.<ref name=TRO3058U/> | The primary Badger configuration carries a trio of Blackwell Opal [[Medium Laser]]s in its turret, supported by a front-mounted Blackwell Pilum [[SRM-2]] launcher supplied with a single ton of reloads.<ref name=TRO3058U/> | ||
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*;Alt. Config. A : A short-range missile boat, the Badger A carries four SRM-2 launchers, one mounted forward with the remaining three fitted in its turret, each drawing from the same ton of reloads. BV (1.0) = 222<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 80</ref>, BV (2.0) = 437<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 35</ref> | *;Alt. Config. A : A short-range missile boat, the Badger A carries four SRM-2 launchers, one mounted forward with the remaining three fitted in its turret, each drawing from the same ton of reloads. BV (1.0) = 222<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 80</ref>, BV (2.0) = 437<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 35</ref> | ||
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*;Alt. Config. H : This version carries a [[Heavy Medium Laser]] and [[Streak SRM-2]] in the turret, while an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] improves accuracy. BV (2.0) = 516<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 49</ref> | *;Alt. Config. H : This version carries a [[Heavy Medium Laser]] and [[Streak SRM-2]] in the turret, while an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] improves accuracy. BV (2.0) = 516<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 49</ref> | ||
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 23:15, 4 November 2013
- This article is about the Combat Vehicle. For the Vincent-class WarShip, see Badger (Vessel).
Badger Tracked Transport | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Blackwell Industries [1] |
Production Year | 3008[2] |
Mission | Infantry Transport/Support |
Type | Tracked |
Cost | 798,850 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 30 |
Armor | Protech 6 |
Engine | GM 180 Fusion |
Speed | 86.4 km/h |
Crew | ??? |
Communications System | Dalban StarLink II |
Armament |
Primary Configuration
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BV (1.0) | 334[3] |
BV (2.0) | 549[4] |
Contents
Description
In 3007, the Badger Tracked Transport was one of the first three combat vehicles exclusively commissioned from Blackwell Industries by the Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit. Furthermore, it holds the honor as the first OmniVehicle constructed in the Inner Sphere, though its role as an infantry carrier precluded it from taking full advantage of the technology.[5]
Though mounting only five tons of Protech 6 armor plating and a Fusion Engine, the relatively spacious fixed infantry bay significantly limits the design's pod space. With a mere five tons of room, the Badger is generally outfitted to provide fire support for the troops it carries. As was the case with many of the Dragoon's secrets, they took great pains to hide the vehicle's modular technology when it first appeared; most assumed it was merely the Dragoons' crack technicians working miracles when they appeared with alternate configurations.[6]
In many ways the Badger's fortunes suffered when the Dragoons' origins were eventually revealed. Though they no longer had to hide the design's modular nature, their replacement of standard infantry with Battle Armored Elementals and increased dependence on OmniMechs left the Badger notably less relevant, at least to the Dragoons. Blackwell was finally allowed to offer the Badger for sale to the general mercenary market in the early 3050's. They were barely able to meet demand for the versatile vehicle, up until the Badger's Outreach-based factories were destroyed by Word of Blake in 3067.[6]
Armament
The primary Badger configuration carries a trio of Blackwell Opal Medium Lasers in its turret, supported by a front-mounted Blackwell Pilum SRM-2 launcher supplied with a single ton of reloads.[6]
Alternate Configurations
- Alt. Config. D
- A mixed range laser variant, the D configuration carries three Medium Lasers in its turret, supported by a pair of Small Lasers mounted forward. BV (1.0) = 325[13], BV (2.0) = 540[14]
Related Design
Originally the Badger was a Clan design now known as the Badger C. The Dragoons handed a downgraded but nearly identical version over to Blackwell for production. The Badger C is used by several Clans in several configurations. All these variants are equipped with CASE to protect against ammunition explosion and a five ton infantry bay.[20]
- Prime Confi.
- The primary Badger C configuration and carries an ER Medium Laser and Streak SRM-4 launcher in the turret. BV (1.0) = 387[21], BV (2.0) = 602[22]
- Alt. Config. A
- This variant carries three ER Small Lasers and six Machine Guns. BV (1.0) = 282 [23], BV (2.0) = 492[24]
- Alt. Config. B
- This variant carries a turret mounted Medium Pulse Laser and Streak SRM-2. BV (2.0) = 540[25]
- Alt. Config. C
- A fire support vehicle, this version carries an LRM-10 with an ER Small Laser as a backup weapon. BV (2.0) = 537[26]
- Alt. Config. D
- This version carries a single Streak SRM-6 launcher. BV (2.0) = 506[27]
- Alt. Config. F
- Designed to destroy infantry, this variant carries four AP Gauss Rifles in the turret. BV (2.0) = 411[29]
- Alt. Config. H
- This version carries a Heavy Medium Laser and Streak SRM-2 in the turret, while an advanced Targeting Computer improves accuracy. BV (2.0) = 516[30]
References
- ↑ Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade p.66
- ↑ MUL online date for the Badger (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 79
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 34
- ↑ Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook), p. 112
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 66-67
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 80
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 35
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 80
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 36
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 81
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 37
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 81
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 38
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 82
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 39
- ↑ Records Sheets: Upgrades p. 82
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 40
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 41
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), pp. 42-49
- ↑ Records Sheets: 3058 Upgrades p. 83
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 42
- ↑ Records Sheets: Upgrades p. 170
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 43
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 44
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 45
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 46
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 47
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 48
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 49