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| image = DVM-2M_Ground_Pounder.png | | image = DVM-2M_Ground_Pounder.png | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = ''Ground Pounder'' MiningMech MOD |
| + | | model = DVM-2M | ||
| manufacturer = [[DeValt Industries]] | | manufacturer = [[DeValt Industries]] | ||
| Use = | | Use = | ||
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| introduced = [[3132]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7873/ground-pounder-dvm-2m-miningmech-mod Master Unit Listing for the DVM-2M]</ref> | | introduced = [[3132]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7873/ground-pounder-dvm-2m-miningmech-mod Master Unit Listing for the DVM-2M]</ref> | ||
| mass = 65 | | mass = 65 | ||
| − | | chassis = DeValt MM-2600.2 | + | | chassis = [[DeValt MM-2600.2]] |
| − | | engine = [[ConLee 195]] [[ICE]] | + | | engine = [[ConLee 195 ICE]] [[ICE]] |
| + | | armor = [[StarSlab/3]] [[Heavy Industrial Armor|Heavy Industrial]] | ||
| comsys = [[Omicron 5000]] | | comsys = [[Omicron 5000]] | ||
| T&T = [[Diplan I-TT]] | | T&T = [[Diplan I-TT]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 2 | + | | heat sinks = 2 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| speed = 54 | | speed = 54 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = <span></span> |
| − | + | * 2x [[SRM-4]] | |
| + | * 2x [[Machine Gun]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[Pile Driver]] | ||
| Equipment = | | Equipment = | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 548<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', | + | | BV (2.0) = 548<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', pp. 48–49: "''Burrower''/''Ground Pounder'' MODs"</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | [[Achernar BattleMechs]]' successful ''[[Dig King]]'' and ''[[Dig Lord]]'' MiningMechs inspired an unusual wave of copies, helped along by widespread access to the ''Dig King'' | + | [[Achernar BattleMechs]]' successful ''[[Dig King]]'' and ''[[Dig Lord]]'' MiningMechs inspired an unusual wave of copies, helped along by widespread access to the ''Dig King'''s specs. The '''''Ground Pounder''''' is among those copies. A cheap low-tech ''Dig Lord'' copycat, the ''Ground Pounder'' came to be particularly prominent.<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49/> |
As with many IndustrialMechs, combat-modified variants of the ''Ground Pounder'' exist. ''Dig Lord'' copycats found widespread use in combat, the ''Ground Pounder'' no exception.<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49/> | As with many IndustrialMechs, combat-modified variants of the ''Ground Pounder'' exist. ''Dig Lord'' copycats found widespread use in combat, the ''Ground Pounder'' no exception.<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49/> | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; DVM-2: The original ''Ground Pounder'', introduced in [[3125]],<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7872/ground-pounder-dvm-2-miningmech Master Unit Listing for the DVM-2]</ref> uses a [[Mining Drill|mining drill]] and two [[sprayer]]s instead of the MOD's weapons. The DVM-2 completely lacks heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 465.<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 118 | + | *; DVM-2: The original ''Ground Pounder'', introduced in [[3125]],<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7872/ground-pounder-dvm-2-miningmech Master Unit Listing for the DVM-2]</ref> uses a [[Mining Drill|mining drill]] and two [[sprayer]]s instead of the MOD's weapons. The DVM-2 completely lacks heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 465.<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 118: "''Ground Pounder'' DVM-2 MiningMech"</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
The DVM-2M ''Ground Pounder'' MOD is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49/> | The DVM-2M ''Ground Pounder'' MOD is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49/> | ||
*[[Narrow/Low Profile]] | *[[Narrow/Low Profile]] | ||
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| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | :See: [[:Category:Notable Ground Pounder Pilots]] | ||
==Related 'Mechs== | ==Related 'Mechs== | ||
| − | *''[[Dig Lord]]'': The 'Mech the '' | + | * ''[[Dig Lord]]'': The 'Mech the ''Ground Pounder'' was based on.<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49/> |
| − | *''[[Burrower]]'': A similar ''Dig Lord'' imitation, with a similar MOD variant. Both MODs are suspected to be based on prior ''Dig | + | * ''[[Dig King]]'': The 'Mech the ''Ground Pounder'''s MOD was likely inspired by.<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49/> |
| + | * ''[[Burrower]]'': A similar ''Dig Lord'' imitation, with a similar MOD variant. Both MODs are suspected to be based on prior ''Dig King'' MODs.<ref name=TRO:Ip48-49/> | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | The ''Ground Pounder'' was originally introduced by [[WizKids]] in the [[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game]], where it was one of the designs only known by the generic name ''MiningMech''. The DVM-2M specifically represents the ''MiningMech MOD-B'' from MWDA. The publication of ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' gave it ''BattleTech'' stats and its new name. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' |
Latest revision as of 11:14, 15 December 2022
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| Ground Pounder MiningMech MOD | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | DeValt Industries |
| Model | DVM-2M |
| Class | Heavy |
| Introduced | 3132[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
| Mass | 65 tons |
| Chassis | DeValt MM-2600.2 |
| Armor | StarSlab/3 Heavy Industrial |
| Engine | ConLee 195 ICE ICE |
| Communications System | Omicron 5000 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Diplan I-TT |
| Heat Sinks | 2 single |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 548[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Achernar BattleMechs' successful Dig King and Dig Lord MiningMechs inspired an unusual wave of copies, helped along by widespread access to the Dig King's specs. The Ground Pounder is among those copies. A cheap low-tech Dig Lord copycat, the Ground Pounder came to be particularly prominent.[2]
As with many IndustrialMechs, combat-modified variants of the Ground Pounder exist. Dig Lord copycats found widespread use in combat, the Ground Pounder no exception.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The factory-standard DVM-2M MOD is among the many MiningMech mods using machine guns and shoulder-mounted missiles. DeValt Industries's creation bears two SRM-4 packs and two machine guns aided by advanced fire control, while keeping the original pile driver. Two heat sinks are included. Heavy industrial armor provides some protection. Stability is enhanced by tracks, remaining from the original design.[2]
Variants[edit]
Design Quirks[edit]
The DVM-2M Ground Pounder MOD is subject to the following Design Quirk:[2]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Related 'Mechs[edit]
- Dig Lord: The 'Mech the Ground Pounder was based on.[2]
- Dig King: The 'Mech the Ground Pounder's MOD was likely inspired by.[2]
- Burrower: A similar Dig Lord imitation, with a similar MOD variant. Both MODs are suspected to be based on prior Dig King MODs.[2]
Notes[edit]
The Ground Pounder was originally introduced by WizKids in the MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game, where it was one of the designs only known by the generic name MiningMech. The DVM-2M specifically represents the MiningMech MOD-B from MWDA. The publication of Technical Readout: Irregulars gave it BattleTech stats and its new name.