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| image = Dig Lord.jpg | | image = Dig Lord.jpg | ||
| name = ''Dig King'' | | name = ''Dig King'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Achernar BattleMechs]]<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 48 | + | | manufacturer = [[Achernar BattleMechs]]<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 48: "''Burrower/Ground Pounder'' MODs"</ref> |
| Use = Mining | | Use = Mining | ||
|Tech Base =Inner Sphere | |Tech Base =Inner Sphere | ||
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| armor = [[Heavy Industrial Armor]] | | armor = [[Heavy Industrial Armor]] | ||
| Equipment = [[Rock Cutter]], [[Mining Drill]], [[Lift Hoist]] | | Equipment = [[Rock Cutter]], [[Mining Drill]], [[Lift Hoist]] | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 409<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 34 | + | | BV (1.0) = 409<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 34: MiningMech - Original Stats prior to renaming to Dig King</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 599<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 77 RCL-1 Dig King MiningMech - "The Battle Value for Dig King."</ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 599<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 77: RCL-1 Dig King MiningMech - "The Battle Value for Dig King."</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed as a light IndustrialMech design used for underground tunnel mining, the '''''Dig King''''' is one of the earliest known examples of MiningMech. Introduced in [[2573]], this durable, dependable design became the basis for many offshoots produced over the centuries. | + | Designed as a light IndustrialMech design used for underground tunnel mining, the '''''Dig King''''' is one of the earliest known examples of MiningMech. Introduced in [[2573]], this durable, dependable design became the basis for many offshoots produced over the centuries. |
| − | During the [[Succession Wars]], the need for combat 'Mechs became urgent. The militarized version of the Dig King soon would appear in desperate moments in combat. A civilian variation of the Dig King would be commonly used in late 3090s to mid-3130s in the [[Inner Sphere]]. After [[Gray Monday]] in the [[Dark Age era|late Dark Age]], many of these 'Mechs were once more converted into make-shift combat 'Mechs and pressed into service for many splinter groups after the collapse of the [[HPG]] network.<ref>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', pp. 7,13, | + | During the [[Succession Wars]], the need for combat 'Mechs became urgent. The militarized version of the ''Dig King'' soon would appear in desperate moments in combat. A civilian variation of the ''Dig King'' would be commonly used in late 3090s to mid-3130s in the [[Inner Sphere]]. After [[Gray Monday]] in the [[Dark Age era|late Dark Age]], many of these 'Mechs were once more converted into make-shift combat 'Mechs and pressed into service for many splinter groups after the collapse of the [[HPG]] network.<ref>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', pp. 7, 13, 29–31: Shards of the Republic/BattleTech Assignment Table/INDUSTRIALMECHS - "RC-1M Dig King MOD" variant listed among the IndustrialMechs used for combat."</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised'', p. 220: Dig Lord - "Dig Lord fluff gives some background to the Dig Lord.</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | This design is equipped with a Mining Drill in place of its left hand [[actuator]]. In place of its right hand actuator, it has its signature Rock-Cutter. The 'Mech is also equipped with a Lift Hoist in left torso, to haul ore or other equipment around.<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 77 RCL-1 Dig King MiningMech - "Stats and features for the Dig King.".</ref> | + | This design is equipped with a Mining Drill in place of its left hand [[actuator]]. In place of its right hand actuator, it has its signature Rock-Cutter. The 'Mech is also equipped with a Lift Hoist in left torso, to haul ore or other equipment around.<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 77: RCL-1 Dig King MiningMech - "Stats and features for the Dig King.".</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;RCL-1M | + | *;RCL-1M MiningMech MOD : Created during the [[Succession Wars]], this refitted weaponized version was used by various factions, militia, and other military concerns of this time period. In place of the lift hoist, the 'Mech has been equipped with two [[SRM-4|4-tube Short-Range Missile Launchers]] with one ton of ammunition. A pair of [[Machine Gun|Machine Guns]] & ammunition have been mounted in place of the left arm. The design has slight increase of armor overall and retains the Rock Cutter in the right arm.BV (1.0) = <ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 35: "MiningMech MOD Record Sheet" - Before Being renamed to Dig King</ref> BV (2.0) = 460<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 92: RCL-1 Dig King MiningMech MOD - "Current Battle Value for Dig King.</ref> |
==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
*[[Dig Lord|RCL-4 ''Dig Lord'']] - Heavy-Class IndustrialMech design which first premiered in [[3057]]. The MiningMech resembles this 65 ton design. | *[[Dig Lord|RCL-4 ''Dig Lord'']] - Heavy-Class IndustrialMech design which first premiered in [[3057]]. The MiningMech resembles this 65 ton design. | ||
| − | *''[[Burrower]]'' and ''[[Ground Pounder]]'' - | + | * ''[[Burrower]]'' and ''[[Ground Pounder]]'' - Low-tech ''Dig Lord'' and ''Dig King'' imitators. |
==Design Notes== | ==Design Notes== | ||
| − | *Origin - Originally known simply as the MiningMech & MOD (variant), these two Mech's were introduced by [[WizKids]] as part of their original release of their [[MechWarrior Dark Age]] Collectable Miniatures Game. A part of bridging the gaps between the older "Classic" BattleTech franchise, a Dark Age Record Book was created which included early stats for the MiningMech and its armed variant. The MiningMech's ''BattleTech'' stats were designed prior to introduction to [[Total Warfare]] and [[TechManual]] in which introduce industrial grade and commercial type armor. The MiningMech was conceived originally with [[standard Armor|standard BattleMech armor]] which sets it aside from other designs and had an [[ICE]] power plant versus the current version's Fuel Engine. At the time, there was little of anything written about the MiningMech aside from appearing in Dark Age novels. The MiningMech MOD-B has some fluff on which | + | *Origin - Originally known simply as the MiningMech & MOD (variant), these two Mech's were introduced by [[WizKids]] as part of their original release of their [[MechWarrior Dark Age]] Collectable Miniatures Game. A part of bridging the gaps between the older "Classic" BattleTech franchise, a Dark Age Record Book was created which included early stats for the MiningMech and its armed variant. The MiningMech's ''BattleTech'' stats were designed prior to introduction to [[Total Warfare]] and [[TechManual]] in which introduce industrial grade and commercial type armor. The MiningMech was conceived originally with [[standard Armor|standard BattleMech armor]] which sets it aside from other designs and had an [[ICE]] power plant versus the current version's Fuel Engine. At the time, there was little of anything written about the MiningMech aside from appearing in Dark Age novels. The MiningMech MOD-B has some fluff on which manufacture had this "refitted" of the design. The MOD-B's Hydraulic Pile Driver suggests this is a variant of the civilian version of the MiningMech. It did appear in the novel, [[Fortress of Lies]], where it was used as part of the defense of [[St. Andre]] against [[House Liao]]'s invasion of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. |
| − | *In ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'', the ''[[Burrower]]'' and ''[[Ground Pounder]]'' were introduced to directly represent the MiningMech MOD and MiningMech MOD-B, and the ''Dig King'' | + | *In ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'', the ''[[Burrower]]'' and ''[[Ground Pounder]]'' were introduced to directly represent the MiningMech MOD and MiningMech MOD-B, and the ''Dig King'''s MOD was noted as an ancient common ancestor. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_30.pdf MWDA Eridani Light Horse's Jorges Koffler - piloting a ''MiningMech MOD B'']'' | + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_30.pdf MWDA Eridani Light Horse's Jorges Koffler - piloting a ''MiningMech MOD B'']'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' |
Revision as of 18:09, 13 May 2022
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| Dig King | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Achernar BattleMechs[1] |
| Use | Mining |
| Model | RCL-1 |
| Class | Light |
| Introduced | 2573[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | |
| Armor | Heavy Industrial Armor |
| Engine | Fuel Cell Engine |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Heat Sinks | 1 |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 409[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 599[4] |
Contents
Description
Designed as a light IndustrialMech design used for underground tunnel mining, the Dig King is one of the earliest known examples of MiningMech. Introduced in 2573, this durable, dependable design became the basis for many offshoots produced over the centuries.
During the Succession Wars, the need for combat 'Mechs became urgent. The militarized version of the Dig King soon would appear in desperate moments in combat. A civilian variation of the Dig King would be commonly used in late 3090s to mid-3130s in the Inner Sphere. After Gray Monday in the late Dark Age, many of these 'Mechs were once more converted into make-shift combat 'Mechs and pressed into service for many splinter groups after the collapse of the HPG network.[5][6]
Weapons and Equipment
This design is equipped with a Mining Drill in place of its left hand actuator. In place of its right hand actuator, it has its signature Rock-Cutter. The 'Mech is also equipped with a Lift Hoist in left torso, to haul ore or other equipment around.[7]
Variants
- RCL-1M MiningMech MOD
- Created during the Succession Wars, this refitted weaponized version was used by various factions, militia, and other military concerns of this time period. In place of the lift hoist, the 'Mech has been equipped with two 4-tube Short-Range Missile Launchers with one ton of ammunition. A pair of Machine Guns & ammunition have been mounted in place of the left arm. The design has slight increase of armor overall and retains the Rock Cutter in the right arm.BV (1.0) = [8] BV (2.0) = 460[9]
Related Designs
- RCL-4 Dig Lord - Heavy-Class IndustrialMech design which first premiered in 3057. The MiningMech resembles this 65 ton design.
- Burrower and Ground Pounder - Low-tech Dig Lord and Dig King imitators.
Design Notes
- Origin - Originally known simply as the MiningMech & MOD (variant), these two Mech's were introduced by WizKids as part of their original release of their MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game. A part of bridging the gaps between the older "Classic" BattleTech franchise, a Dark Age Record Book was created which included early stats for the MiningMech and its armed variant. The MiningMech's BattleTech stats were designed prior to introduction to Total Warfare and TechManual in which introduce industrial grade and commercial type armor. The MiningMech was conceived originally with standard BattleMech armor which sets it aside from other designs and had an ICE power plant versus the current version's Fuel Engine. At the time, there was little of anything written about the MiningMech aside from appearing in Dark Age novels. The MiningMech MOD-B has some fluff on which manufacture had this "refitted" of the design. The MOD-B's Hydraulic Pile Driver suggests this is a variant of the civilian version of the MiningMech. It did appear in the novel, Fortress of Lies, where it was used as part of the defense of St. Andre against House Liao's invasion of the Republic of the Sphere.
- In Technical Readout: Irregulars, the Burrower and Ground Pounder were introduced to directly represent the MiningMech MOD and MiningMech MOD-B, and the Dig King's MOD was noted as an ancient common ancestor.
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 48: "Burrower/Ground Pounder MODs"
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Dig King - Introduction Date Only
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 34: MiningMech - Original Stats prior to renaming to Dig King
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 77: RCL-1 Dig King MiningMech - "The Battle Value for Dig King."
- ↑ Era Digest: Dark Age, pp. 7, 13, 29–31: Shards of the Republic/BattleTech Assignment Table/INDUSTRIALMECHS - "RC-1M Dig King MOD" variant listed among the IndustrialMechs used for combat."
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, Revised, p. 220: Dig Lord - "Dig Lord fluff gives some background to the Dig Lord.
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 77: RCL-1 Dig King MiningMech - "Stats and features for the Dig King.".
- ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 35: "MiningMech MOD Record Sheet" - Before Being renamed to Dig King
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 92: RCL-1 Dig King MiningMech MOD - "Current Battle Value for Dig King.