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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Simply called the '''''MiningMech''''', the MM-1 is a standard humanoid [[IndustrialMech]] designed for asteroid mining | + | Simply called the '''''MiningMech''''', the MM-1 is a standard humanoid [[IndustrialMech]] designed for asteroid mining. |
==Capacities== | ==Capacities== | ||
| − | + | The ''MiningMech'' is equipped with a rock cutter assembly in the right arm resembling a sharply angled "T", a bulbous triple drill in the left arm and a trio of head- and chest-mounted mining lasers which are too weak to be considered weapons. A built-in analysis system (called "Assay") determines the vapor of the medium being worked on and gives a warning if the drilling lasers encounter ice (which might cause a dangerous steam eruption in zero-g environments). | |
| − | The 'Mech is armored to protect it against meteor strikes and debris | + | The 'Mech is armored to protect it against meteor strikes and debris. For security reasons, its surface is typically polished silvery metal to achieve improved visibility on sensors. It also sports zenith and nadir camera displays for the views directly above and below the 'Mech for zero-g operations. |
| − | + | Using the rock cutter as a pike to brace against torque while drilling in zero-g was reported as "the number one cause of downtime for the MiningMechs", as this was a popular maneuver yet the rock cutter assembly was not designed to withstand such stress. | |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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The mass of 35 tons is deducted from conjectural information from the story [[Pirates of Penance]]: | The mass of 35 tons is deducted from conjectural information from the story [[Pirates of Penance]]: | ||
*When it first appears in the story, it is thought to mass 35 to 40 tons (p. 7); | *When it first appears in the story, it is thought to mass 35 to 40 tons (p. 7); | ||
| − | *A (70-ton) ''Grasshopper'' is described as having "about twice the size" of the | + | *A (70-ton) ''Grasshopper'' is described as having "about twice the size" of the MiningMech (p. 18); |
| − | * | + | *The MiningMech is later referred to as "an extra thirty tons of mass" (p. 69), however at that time it has already suffered heavy damage, including the loss the rock cutter assembly and amputation of the entire right arm. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*[[Pirates of Penance]] | *[[Pirates of Penance]] | ||
[[Category:Industrial 'Mechs]] | [[Category:Industrial 'Mechs]] | ||
Revision as of 12:18, 26 May 2009
| MM-1 MiningMech | |
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| Use | IndustrialMech |
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| Engine | |
| Speed | km/h |
| Armament |
3 drilling lasers, rock cutter, drill |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
Description
Simply called the MiningMech, the MM-1 is a standard humanoid IndustrialMech designed for asteroid mining.
Capacities
The MiningMech is equipped with a rock cutter assembly in the right arm resembling a sharply angled "T", a bulbous triple drill in the left arm and a trio of head- and chest-mounted mining lasers which are too weak to be considered weapons. A built-in analysis system (called "Assay") determines the vapor of the medium being worked on and gives a warning if the drilling lasers encounter ice (which might cause a dangerous steam eruption in zero-g environments).
The 'Mech is armored to protect it against meteor strikes and debris. For security reasons, its surface is typically polished silvery metal to achieve improved visibility on sensors. It also sports zenith and nadir camera displays for the views directly above and below the 'Mech for zero-g operations.
Using the rock cutter as a pike to brace against torque while drilling in zero-g was reported as "the number one cause of downtime for the MiningMechs", as this was a popular maneuver yet the rock cutter assembly was not designed to withstand such stress.
Variants
- MM-1S MiningMech: The MM-1S variant replaces the treads on the MM-1 with an anchor system, with a sensor system in the foot pads determining whether to use electromagnets, grapples or both to hold the 'Mech firmly to any surface. The feet are visibly outsized.
Notes
The mass of 35 tons is deducted from conjectural information from the story Pirates of Penance:
- When it first appears in the story, it is thought to mass 35 to 40 tons (p. 7);
- A (70-ton) Grasshopper is described as having "about twice the size" of the MiningMech (p. 18);
- The MiningMech is later referred to as "an extra thirty tons of mass" (p. 69), however at that time it has already suffered heavy damage, including the loss the rock cutter assembly and amputation of the entire right arm.