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| image = GMMM-2M_MuckRaker.png | | image = GMMM-2M_MuckRaker.png | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = ''MuckRaker'' MiningMech MOD |
| + | | model = GMMM-2M | ||
| manufacturer = [[General Motors]] (original 'Mech) | | manufacturer = [[General Motors]] (original 'Mech) | ||
| Use = | | Use = | ||
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| introduced = [[3100]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7827/muckraker-gmmm-2m-miningmech-mod Master Unit Listing for the GMMM-2M]</ref> | | introduced = [[3100]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7827/muckraker-gmmm-2m-miningmech-mod Master Unit Listing for the GMMM-2M]</ref> | ||
| mass = 70 | | mass = 70 | ||
| − | | chassis = GM Specialheavy Industrial | + | | chassis = [[GM Specialheavy Industrial]] |
| engine = [[GM 140 Turbine]] ([[ICE]]) | | engine = [[GM 140 Turbine]] ([[ICE]]) | ||
| + | | armor = [[Durallex Heavy Industrial]] | ||
| comsys = [[Overlook J9]] | | comsys = [[Overlook J9]] | ||
| T&T = [[Kallon Lock-On]] | | T&T = [[Kallon Lock-On]] | ||
| heat sinks = 8 | | heat sinks = 8 | ||
| speed = 32 | | speed = 32 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = <span></span> |
| − | + | * 1x [[Rotary AC/5]] | |
| + | * 1x [[MRM 20]] | ||
| Equipment = | | Equipment = | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,001<ref name=TRO:Ip50-51>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,001<ref name=TRO:Ip50-51>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', pp. 50–51: "''MuckRaker'' MiningMech MOD"</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''MuckRaker''''', a [[Star League]]-era design from [[General Motors]], stands out among | + | The '''''MuckRaker''''', a [[Star League]]-era design from [[General Motors]], stands out among MiningMechs for its unusual structure and purpose. The 'Mech is a slow, highly stable platform for a large truck bed - a 'walking dump truck' that can reach areas dump trucks cannot. It spread across the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]], finding use for a wide range of projects including and beyond mining.<ref name=TRO:Ip50-51/> |
| − | Armed ''MuckRaker''s came to be common, in part due to the ease of modification outside specialized facilities. Such ''MuckRaker'' MODs are ad hoc field refits, rather than factory designs or refit kits. While each one is unique, a somewhat standard common design became apparent over time, the ''[[Zhanzheng de Guang]]'' (in their ''[[Zhanzheng de Guang Terrorist Handbook|Terrorist Handbook]]'') among those spreading design instructions.<ref name=TRO:Ip50-51/><ref name=MWDASPp43>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks'', p. 43 | + | Armed ''MuckRaker''s came to be common, in part due to the ease of modification outside specialized facilities. Such ''MuckRaker'' MODs are ad hoc field refits, rather than factory designs or refit kits. While each one is unique, a somewhat standard common design became apparent over time, the ''[[Zhanzheng de Guang]]'' (in their ''[[Zhanzheng de Guang Terrorist Handbook|Terrorist Handbook]]'') among those spreading design instructions.<ref name=TRO:Ip50-51/><ref name=MWDASPp43>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks'', p. 43: "MiningMech Mk II MOD"</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; GMMM-2: The original ''MuckRaker'' MiningMech, introduced in [[2737]],<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4220/muckraker-gmmm-2-miningmech Master Unit Listing for the GMMM-2]</ref> uses a [[Backhoe|backhoe]], while its bay is capable of carrying and dumping 22 tons of cargo. BV (2.0) = 709<ref name=TRO:Ip50-51/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 125, "''MuckRaker'' GMMM- | + | *; GMMM-2: The original ''MuckRaker'' MiningMech, introduced in [[2737]],<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4220/muckraker-gmmm-2-miningmech Master Unit Listing for the GMMM-2]</ref> uses a [[Backhoe|backhoe]], while its bay is capable of carrying and dumping 22 tons of cargo. BV (2.0) = 709<ref name=TRO:Ip50-51/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 125: "''MuckRaker'' GMMM-2 MiningMech"</ref> |
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| + | *; GMMM-2M-B: Another MOD variant, requiring more extensive modification, carries two [[Heavy Machine Gun|heavy machine guns]] and three [[MML 7]] bays. BV (2.0) = 815<ref name=TRO:Ip50-51/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 127: "''MuckRaker'' GMMM-2M-B MiningMech MOD"</ref> | ||
| − | *; | + | ===Custom Variants=== |
| + | *; Harpoon gun variant: Created and used by miners defending [[Addicks]] from a [[Wyld's Jokers]] raid; the miners would later become the [[Marlinspike MuckRakers]], this ad hoc MOD wields homemade rocket launchers and harpoon guns. No stats have been given for this variant.<ref name=TRO:Ip50-51/> | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | :See: [[:Category:Notable MuckRaker | + | :''See: [[:Category:Notable MuckRaker Pilots]]'' |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks]]'' | + | * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' |
Latest revision as of 08:13, 24 April 2023
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| MuckRaker MiningMech MOD | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors (original 'Mech) |
| Model | GMMM-2M |
| Class | Heavy |
| Introduced | 3100[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | GM Specialheavy Industrial |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy Industrial |
| Engine | GM 140 Turbine (ICE) |
| Communications System | Overlook J9 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Kallon Lock-On |
| Heat Sinks | 8 |
| Speed | 32 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,001[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The MuckRaker, a Star League-era design from General Motors, stands out among MiningMechs for its unusual structure and purpose. The 'Mech is a slow, highly stable platform for a large truck bed - a 'walking dump truck' that can reach areas dump trucks cannot. It spread across the Inner Sphere and Periphery, finding use for a wide range of projects including and beyond mining.[2]
Armed MuckRakers came to be common, in part due to the ease of modification outside specialized facilities. Such MuckRaker MODs are ad hoc field refits, rather than factory designs or refit kits. While each one is unique, a somewhat standard common design became apparent over time, the Zhanzheng de Guang (in their Terrorist Handbook) among those spreading design instructions.[2][3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The most common MuckRaker MOD uses the truck bed to carry a bank of missiles, usually an MRM 20. The backhoe arm is cut up, and an autocannon (usually a rotary AC/5) is welded on. With heavy industrial armor, the result is a lumbering, somewhat well-protected mobile missile platform.[2]
Variants[edit]
- GMMM-2M-B
- Another MOD variant, requiring more extensive modification, carries two heavy machine guns and three MML 7 bays. BV (2.0) = 815[2][6]
Custom Variants[edit]
- Harpoon gun variant
- Created and used by miners defending Addicks from a Wyld's Jokers raid; the miners would later become the Marlinspike MuckRakers, this ad hoc MOD wields homemade rocket launchers and harpoon guns. No stats have been given for this variant.[2]
Design Quirks[edit]
The GMMM-2M MuckRaker MOD is subject to the following Design Quirks:[2]
- No Cooling Jacket (MRM 20)
- Stable
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
The MuckRaker was originally introduced by WizKids in the MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game, where it was only known by the name MiningMech Mk II. The publication of Technical Readout: Irregulars gave it BattleTech stats and its new name.
References[edit]
- ↑ Master Unit Listing for the GMMM-2M
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Technical Readout: Irregulars, pp. 50–51: "MuckRaker MiningMech MOD"
- ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks, p. 43: "MiningMech Mk II MOD"
- ↑ Master Unit Listing for the GMMM-2
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 125: "MuckRaker GMMM-2 MiningMech"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 127: "MuckRaker GMMM-2M-B MiningMech MOD"