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| Manufacturer = [[Alliance Motors Limited|Alliance Motors, Limited]] | | Manufacturer = [[Alliance Motors Limited|Alliance Motors, Limited]] | ||
| Use = ProspectMech, mining, salvage, defense | | Use = ProspectMech, mining, salvage, defense | ||
| − | | Tech Base = [[Rules_Level#Standard_Rules| | + | | Tech Base = [[Rules_Level#Standard_Rules|Inner Sphere Standard]] |
| Cost = 1,936,074 C-Bills | | Cost = 1,936,074 C-Bills | ||
| Introduced = [[3042]] | | Introduced = [[3042]] | ||
| Mass = 40 | | Mass = 40 | ||
| Engine = [[Fuel Cell|Alliance 160 Fuel Cell]] | | Engine = [[Fuel Cell|Alliance 160 Fuel Cell]] | ||
| − | | | + | | Top Speed = 64.8 kph |
| Armament = 2 x [[SRM 4]] | | Armament = 2 x [[SRM 4]] | ||
| Heat Sinks = 2 | | Heat Sinks = 2 | ||
| Armor = StarSlab/6 [[Standard Armor]] | | Armor = StarSlab/6 [[Standard Armor]] | ||
| Equipment = [[Lift Hoist]] <br/> [[Mining Drill]] <br/> [[Searchlight]] <br/> [[Ejection Seat]] <br/> [[Advance Fire Control]] | | Equipment = [[Lift Hoist]] <br/> [[Mining Drill]] <br/> [[Searchlight]] <br/> [[Ejection Seat]] <br/> [[Advance Fire Control]] | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = ??? | ||
| BV (2.0) = 577 | | BV (2.0) = 577 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The Rock Hound Prospect Mech was | + | The ''Rock Hound'' Prospect Mech was introduced by Alliance Motors Limited of [[Sevon]] in [[3042]]. The design was created for [[LosTech]] prospectors who need a good reliable [[WorkMech]] that could defend itself should pirates other potential threats arise. |
| − | The design was successful for Alliance Motors, selling the | + | The design was successful for [[Outworlds Alliance]]-based Alliance Motors, selling the design to foreign interests such as the [[Taurian Concordat]], [[Magistracy of Canopus]], and private parties like [[Interstellar Expeditions]]. By [[3067]], the design and its variants were seen in wide use throughout the Inner Sphere. |
==Armament & Capacities== | ==Armament & Capacities== | ||
| − | Unlike most [[IndustrialMech]], the Rock Hound designed with weaponry as part of its standard equipment. | + | Unlike most [[IndustrialMech|IndustrialMechs]], the ''Rock Hound'' was designed with weaponry as part of its standard equipment. Its two shoulder mounted Shannon Fore SRM-4 Launchers have a ton of ammunition. Guiding the SRMs is a military grade [[Advance Fire Control]] system, allowing the ''Hound's'' pilot to direct accurate fire on any would-be attacker. The 'Mech is given nearly seven tons of standard military grade armor to protect its hull from damage. The ''Hound'' is also equipped with an Ejection Seat, which is not normally found in Industrial Mech designs. For use at night and in dark locations, a Search Light was added to its center torso. The 'Mech is powered by a economical Alliance Motors 160 rated [[Fuel Cell]] engine, giving it reasonable speed and power. |
| − | The | + | The ''Hound's'' main tool, however, is the Mining Drill mounted on its right arm [[actuator]]. Using this drill allows the operator to cut into hardened ground to recover potential ore or buried LosTech. |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * ''RH7A “Rock Otter” -'' This variant of the ''Hound'', was created for amphibious operations. The designers added [[Environmental Sealing|environmental sealing]] at the cost of the 'Mech's Ejection Seat, left SRM 4 launcher, and half a ton of its Armor. BV (2.0) = 510 |
| − | * '''RH7C “Rock Possum” -''' | + | * '''RH7C “Rock Possum” -'' The ''Possum'' is the cargo variant of the ''Rock Hound''. While retaining all its original equipment except for its right torso SRM 4 launcher, which was replaced by an internally mounted 3-ton Cargo Bay. BV = 534 |
| − | * | + | * ''RH7S “Space Hound” -'' This variant of ''Rock Hound'' is similar to the ''Rock Otter'' variant, replacing the ejection seat with environmental sealing. The 160 rated Fuel Cell engine was exchanged for a 160 rated [[Fusion Engine]]. To fuel the single [[Jump Jet]] installed in the right torso, the right torso SRM Launcher was dropped for a 2 ton Cargo Bay. The ''Space Hound'' also retains the standard variant's two heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 517 |
==Related Industrial 'Mechs== | ==Related Industrial 'Mechs== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | All records sheets for this design were also included in Handbook: Major Periphery states. The original publication of the ' | + | All records sheets for this design were also included in Handbook: Major Periphery states. The original publication of the 'Mech had errors, which included hand actuator with the Mining Drill. The TechManual rules forbids Mining Drill and hand actuators in the same place.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=52849.0| Battletech Forums Erranta for Handbook: Major Periphery States]</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Manufacturer | |
| Use | ProspectMech, mining, salvage, defense |
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| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere Standard |
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| Engine | |
| Speed | km/h |
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Lift Hoist |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 577 |
Contents
Description
The Rock Hound Prospect Mech was introduced by Alliance Motors Limited of Sevon in 3042. The design was created for LosTech prospectors who need a good reliable WorkMech that could defend itself should pirates other potential threats arise.
The design was successful for Outworlds Alliance-based Alliance Motors, selling the design to foreign interests such as the Taurian Concordat, Magistracy of Canopus, and private parties like Interstellar Expeditions. By 3067, the design and its variants were seen in wide use throughout the Inner Sphere.
Armament & Capacities
Unlike most IndustrialMechs, the Rock Hound was designed with weaponry as part of its standard equipment. Its two shoulder mounted Shannon Fore SRM-4 Launchers have a ton of ammunition. Guiding the SRMs is a military grade Advance Fire Control system, allowing the Hound's pilot to direct accurate fire on any would-be attacker. The 'Mech is given nearly seven tons of standard military grade armor to protect its hull from damage. The Hound is also equipped with an Ejection Seat, which is not normally found in Industrial Mech designs. For use at night and in dark locations, a Search Light was added to its center torso. The 'Mech is powered by a economical Alliance Motors 160 rated Fuel Cell engine, giving it reasonable speed and power.
The Hound's main tool, however, is the Mining Drill mounted on its right arm actuator. Using this drill allows the operator to cut into hardened ground to recover potential ore or buried LosTech.
Variants
- RH7A “Rock Otter” - This variant of the Hound, was created for amphibious operations. The designers added environmental sealing at the cost of the 'Mech's Ejection Seat, left SRM 4 launcher, and half a ton of its Armor. BV (2.0) = 510
- 'RH7C “Rock Possum” - The Possum is the cargo variant of the Rock Hound. While retaining all its original equipment except for its right torso SRM 4 launcher, which was replaced by an internally mounted 3-ton Cargo Bay. BV = 534
- RH7S “Space Hound” - This variant of Rock Hound is similar to the Rock Otter variant, replacing the ejection seat with environmental sealing. The 160 rated Fuel Cell engine was exchanged for a 160 rated Fusion Engine. To fuel the single Jump Jet installed in the right torso, the right torso SRM Launcher was dropped for a 2 ton Cargo Bay. The Space Hound also retains the standard variant's two heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 517
Related Industrial 'Mechs
Notes
All records sheets for this design were also included in Handbook: Major Periphery states. The original publication of the 'Mech had errors, which included hand actuator with the Mining Drill. The TechManual rules forbids Mining Drill and hand actuators in the same place.[1]
References
- Handbook: Major Periphery States pages 188-189, 213-216