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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Boggart''''' ultraheavy ProtoMech was developed by [[The Society]] as a flanker and harasser unit. It was named for the insulting name given to the original ProtoMechs by the members of [[Task Force Serpent]]. The ''Boggart'' was the first attempt to build a production-worthy quad ProtoMech. It is able to intercept communications signals from other units and determine where the targeted unit is placing most of its attention. This allows the ''Boggart'''s pilot to target those units that aren't expecting an attack, making the assault even more effective. The ''Boggart'''s relatively high ground speed is coupled with a 150 meter jumping capability to allow it to quickly engage multiple foes.<ref name=wor211/>
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The '''''Boggart''''' ultraheavy ProtoMech was developed by [[The Society]] as a flanker and harasser unit. It was named for the insulting name given to the original ProtoMechs by the members of [[Task Force Serpent]]. The ''Boggart'' was the first attempt to build a production-worthy quad ProtoMech. It is able to intercept communications signals from other units and determine where the targeted unit is placing most of its attention. This allows the ''Boggart's'' pilot to target those units that aren't expecting an attack, making the assault even more effective. The ''Boggart's'' relatively high ground speed is coupled with a 150 meter jumping capability to allow it to quickly engage multiple foes.<ref name=wor211/>
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==

Revision as of 12:52, 24 April 2012

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Boggart
Production information
Manufacturer ????
Tech Base Clan (Advanced) (Society)[1]
Introduced ????
Technical specifications
Mass 13[1] tons
Chassis BGR13
Armor Proto-Standard B
Engine 45 Fusion
Speed 86 km/h
Jump Jets MegaTan Lifters
Armament

1x Plasma Cannon

BV (2.0) 538[2]

Description

The Boggart ultraheavy ProtoMech was developed by The Society as a flanker and harasser unit. It was named for the insulting name given to the original ProtoMechs by the members of Task Force Serpent. The Boggart was the first attempt to build a production-worthy quad ProtoMech. It is able to intercept communications signals from other units and determine where the targeted unit is placing most of its attention. This allows the Boggart's pilot to target those units that aren't expecting an attack, making the assault even more effective. The Boggart's relatively high ground speed is coupled with a 150 meter jumping capability to allow it to quickly engage multiple foes.[1]

Armament

The single Plasma Cannon mounted on the Boggart is particularly effective against overheating 'Mechs. Conventional infantry and vehicles are also quickly damaged by the weapon. As a result, the Boggart is one of the Society's most effective ProtoMechs. Unfortunately, the limited amount of ammunition storage forces the Boggart to carefully select its targets or risk running out of ammunition.

Variants

The Boggart has no known variants.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Wars of Reaving, p. 211
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Wars of Reaving, p. 212


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