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| image = arbiter.jpg | | image = arbiter.jpg | ||
| name = ''Arbiter'' | | name = ''Arbiter'' | ||
| model = ARB-001 | | model = ARB-001 | ||
− | | manufacturer = [[Meridian Manufacturing]]<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations'', p. 8</ref> | + | | manufacturer = [[Meridian Manufacturing]]<ref name=XTROCp8>''Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations'', p. 8</ref> |
| production year=3074 | | production year=3074 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3714/arbiter-securitymech-arb-001 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3714/arbiter-securitymech-arb-001 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
− | | Use = MilitiaMech | + | | Use = MilitiaMech |
|Tech Base =Inner Sphere | |Tech Base =Inner Sphere | ||
|mech type =IndustrialMech | |mech type =IndustrialMech | ||
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| BV (2.0) = 507<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 101</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 507<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 101</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | Built by [[Meridian Manufacturing]], the '''''Arbiter''''' is nothing more than a light WorkMech crafted to look like a large and impressive [[BattleMech|Heavy BattleMech]]. Despite its unremarkable nature, Meridian has been extremely successful in selling the design in battalion sized lots with a six-month back order.<ref | + | Built by [[Meridian Manufacturing]], the '''''Arbiter''''' is nothing more than a light WorkMech crafted to look like a large and impressive [[BattleMech|Heavy BattleMech]]. Despite its unremarkable nature, Meridian has been extremely successful in selling the design in battalion sized lots with a six-month back order.<ref name=XTROCp8 /> The reason for this is their keen understanding of pirate psychology. Despite its thin armor and limited weaponry, the ''Arbiter'' is an intimidating sight that will quickly encourage most pirates to find an easier looking target. |
As early as [[3068]], individual copies of the ''Arbiter'' were seen in the [[Rim Collection]], [[Lyran Commonwealth]], and the [[Free Worlds League]]. The ''Arbiter'' has also proven popular with mercenary units in the area, who use it as a cheap security unit.<ref name=TROP100/> | As early as [[3068]], individual copies of the ''Arbiter'' were seen in the [[Rim Collection]], [[Lyran Commonwealth]], and the [[Free Worlds League]]. The ''Arbiter'' has also proven popular with mercenary units in the area, who use it as a cheap security unit.<ref name=TROP100/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | The ''Arbiter'' is armed with a primitive [[Heavy Rifle]]. Obsolete and carrying only six rounds of ammunition, this primitive weapon is of limited use on a modern battlefield. Despite this, the weapon's large size and the cosmetic enhancement of its housing make it look like a much more dangerous weapon such as a Class 20 [[Autocannon]] or a [[Gauss Rifle]], achieving the ''Arbiter'''s goal of having a large and frightening bark to cover up its weak bite.<ref | + | The ''Arbiter'' is armed with a primitive [[Heavy Rifle]]. Obsolete and carrying only six rounds of ammunition, this primitive weapon is of limited use on a modern battlefield. Despite this, the weapon's large size and the cosmetic enhancement of its housing make it look like a much more dangerous weapon such as a Class 20 [[Autocannon]] or a [[Gauss Rifle]], achieving the ''Arbiter'''s goal of having a large and frightening bark to cover up its weak bite.<ref name=XTROCp8 /> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
The ARB-001 ''Arbiter'' is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> | The ARB-001 ''Arbiter'' is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> | ||
− | * [[Exposed Weapon Linkage]] | + | * [[Exposed Weapon Linkage]] |
* [[Distracting]] | * [[Distracting]] | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 13 May 2022
Arbiter | |
Arbiter | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Meridian Manufacturing[1] |
Use | MilitiaMech |
Production Year | 3074[2] |
Model | ARB-001 |
Class | Light |
Introduced | Jihad Era |
Cost | 1,624,607 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
Mass | 35 tons |
Chassis | Industrial |
Armor | Heavy Industrial |
Engine | 175 Fuel Cell |
Heat Sinks | 1 |
Speed | 86.4 km/h |
Armament | |
BV (2.0) | 507[3] |
Contents
Description
Built by Meridian Manufacturing, the Arbiter is nothing more than a light WorkMech crafted to look like a large and impressive Heavy BattleMech. Despite its unremarkable nature, Meridian has been extremely successful in selling the design in battalion sized lots with a six-month back order.[1] The reason for this is their keen understanding of pirate psychology. Despite its thin armor and limited weaponry, the Arbiter is an intimidating sight that will quickly encourage most pirates to find an easier looking target.
As early as 3068, individual copies of the Arbiter were seen in the Rim Collection, Lyran Commonwealth, and the Free Worlds League. The Arbiter has also proven popular with mercenary units in the area, who use it as a cheap security unit.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
The Arbiter is armed with a primitive Heavy Rifle. Obsolete and carrying only six rounds of ammunition, this primitive weapon is of limited use on a modern battlefield. Despite this, the weapon's large size and the cosmetic enhancement of its housing make it look like a much more dangerous weapon such as a Class 20 Autocannon or a Gauss Rifle, achieving the Arbiter's goal of having a large and frightening bark to cover up its weak bite.[1]
Variants
There are no factory variants known to exist, but individual users have been able to swap the Heavy Rifle for an Autocannon/5.[4] Able's Aces deployed several of these autocannon-armed Arbiters during a raid on Wiltshire in 3136.[5]
Design Quirks
The ARB-001 Arbiter is subject of the following Design Quirks:[3]