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| introduced = [[3038]]<ref name=MUL>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4780/pacifier-ccu-36-securitymech MUL entry for the CCU-36]</ref> | | introduced = [[3038]]<ref name=MUL>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4780/pacifier-ccu-36-securitymech MUL entry for the CCU-36]</ref> | ||
| mass = 30 | | mass = 30 | ||
| − | | chassis = Alshain Type 40-30L<ref name=troIp32/> | + | | chassis = [[Alshain Type 40-30L]]<ref name=troIp32/> |
| − | | engine = Hermes 90 | + | | engine = [[Hermes 90]] [[fuel cell engine]]<ref name=troIp32/> |
| speed = 32 | | speed = 32 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = |
| − | | heat sinks = 3<ref name=troIp32/> | + | * 1x [[LRM-5]]<ref name=troIp32/> |
| − | | armor = Industrial armor | + | * 1x [[SRM-2]]<ref name=troIp32/> |
| + | * 2x [[Machine gun]]s<ref name=troIp32/> | ||
| + | * 2x [[Sprayer]]s<ref name=troIp32/> | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 3 [[single heat sink]]s<ref name=troIp32/> | ||
| + | | armor = [[Industrial armor]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = 299<ref name=troIp33>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 33: "''Pacifier'' SecurityMech"</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 299<ref name=troIp33>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 33: "''Pacifier'' SecurityMech"</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ==Description== | |
| + | Designed in [[3031]]<ref name=MUL/> after the [[Draconis Combine]] previously employed quadruped ''[[Guard]]'' SecurityMechs of [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] manufacture<ref>as shown in the [[BattleCorps]] short story ''[[Feather Vs Mountain]]''</ref>, the '''''Pacifier''''' is built by [[Alshain Weapons]] for civilian authorities. | ||
| − | + | The ''Pacifier'' was an unpopular design because Alshain Weapons didn't employ quality control, and the 'Mech lacks an ejection seat. As a result most of these 'Mechs were left to the lowest dregs of planetary militias. However, during the [[Clan Invasion]] and [[Jihad]] ''Pacifier'' pilots fought against these attackers and this led to a reevaluation of the 'Mech.<ref name=troIp32/> | |
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| − | + | As of December [[3070]], and still by August [[3084]],<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 4: Introduction dated 1 December 3070; ''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 4: Introduction updated to 21 August 3084</ref> the ''Pacifier'' is considered one of the most well-known [[SecurityMech]] designs, named alongside the likes of the ''[[Copper]]'', ''[[Guard]]'' and ''[[Inquisitor (SecurityMech)|Inquisitor]]''.<ref name=TROVA/> | |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | Intended to serve as a civilian tool the ''Pacifier'' is capable of both combat and noncombat duties. The LRM in the left torso and SRM in the right torso can be used to fire tear gas rounds as well as explosives | + | Intended to serve as a civilian tool, the ''Pacifier'' is capable of both combat and noncombat duties. The [[LRM-5]] in the left torso and [[SRM-2]] in the right torso can be used to fire tear gas rounds as well as explosives, while each arm carries a [[machine gun]] and [[sprayer]]; both of these can be used to disperse rioters, but the sprayers can also be used to fight fires.<ref name=troIp32/> |
| − | Both of the missile launchers are provided one ton of ammunition | + | Both of the missile launchers are provided one ton of ammunition, while the sprayers each have a half ton of storage available, allowing each arm to carry a different payload. Finally, the machine guns share a half ton of ammunition.<ref name=troIp33/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;CCU - 40 : Developed in the [[3080]]s, this upgraded version is protected by [[ | + | *; CCU-40 : Developed in the [[3080]]s, this upgraded version is protected by [[heavy industrial armor]] instead of the standard [[industrial armor]]. Pilots are finally leave a doomed ''Pacifier'' by using the [[ejection seat]], and the weapons loadout has been redesigned with only the [[sprayer]]s remaining. The two [[machine gun]]s have been replaced with [[light machine gun]]s and the [[LRM-5]] and [[SRM-2]] launchers in the side torsos have both been replaced with an [[MML-3]], allowing a volley of up to six missiles. Two tons of ammunition are provided to these launchers. BV (2.0) = 356<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 97</ref> |
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
Revision as of 17:18, 24 August 2022
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| Pacifier | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Alshain Weapons[1][2] |
| Use | SecurityMech |
| Model | CCU-36 |
| Class | Light |
| Introduced | 3038[3] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Alshain Type 40-30L[2] |
| Armor | Industrial armor |
| Engine | Hermes 90 fuel cell engine[2] |
| Heat Sinks | 3 single heat sinks[2] |
| Speed | 32 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 299[4] |
Contents
Description
Designed in 3031[3] after the Draconis Combine previously employed quadruped Guard SecurityMechs of Capellan manufacture[5], the Pacifier is built by Alshain Weapons for civilian authorities.
The Pacifier was an unpopular design because Alshain Weapons didn't employ quality control, and the 'Mech lacks an ejection seat. As a result most of these 'Mechs were left to the lowest dregs of planetary militias. However, during the Clan Invasion and Jihad Pacifier pilots fought against these attackers and this led to a reevaluation of the 'Mech.[2]
As of December 3070, and still by August 3084,[6] the Pacifier is considered one of the most well-known SecurityMech designs, named alongside the likes of the Copper, Guard and Inquisitor.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
Intended to serve as a civilian tool, the Pacifier is capable of both combat and noncombat duties. The LRM-5 in the left torso and SRM-2 in the right torso can be used to fire tear gas rounds as well as explosives, while each arm carries a machine gun and sprayer; both of these can be used to disperse rioters, but the sprayers can also be used to fight fires.[2]
Both of the missile launchers are provided one ton of ammunition, while the sprayers each have a half ton of storage available, allowing each arm to carry a different payload. Finally, the machine guns share a half ton of ammunition.[4]
Variants
- CCU-40
- Developed in the 3080s, this upgraded version is protected by heavy industrial armor instead of the standard industrial armor. Pilots are finally leave a doomed Pacifier by using the ejection seat, and the weapons loadout has been redesigned with only the sprayers remaining. The two machine guns have been replaced with light machine guns and the LRM-5 and SRM-2 launchers in the side torsos have both been replaced with an MML-3, allowing a volley of up to six missiles. Two tons of ammunition are provided to these launchers. BV (2.0) = 356[7]
Notable Pilots
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 222; Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 208
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 32: "Pacifier SecurityMech"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 MUL entry for the CCU-36
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 33: "Pacifier SecurityMech"
- ↑ as shown in the BattleCorps short story Feather Vs Mountain
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 4: Introduction dated 1 December 3070; Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 4: Introduction updated to 21 August 3084
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 97