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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | | image = | + | |image=Bushwacker.jpg |
| − | | name = Bushwacker | + | |name=Bushwacker |
| − | | manufacturer = TharHes Industries | + | |manufacturer=TharHes Industries |
| − | | model = BSW-X1 | + | |model=BSW-X1 |
| − | | class = Medium | + | |class=Medium |
| − | | mass = 55 | + | |mass=55 |
| − | | chassis = Earthwerk GRF | + | |chassis=Earthwerk GRF |
| − | | armor = Kallon Unity Weave [[Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] | + | |armor=Kallon Unity Weave [[Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] |
| − | | engine = Hermes 275 XL | + | |engine=Hermes 275 XL |
| − | | speed = 86.4 | + | |speed=86.4 |
| − | + | |armament= | |
| − | | armament = | ||
*1x[[Autocannon/10]] | *1x[[Autocannon/10]] | ||
| − | *2x[[LRM 5]]s | + | *2x[[LRM-5]]s |
*1x[[ER Large Laser]] | *1x[[ER Large Laser]] | ||
*2x[[Machine Gun]]s | *2x[[Machine Gun]]s | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 1,073 | + | |BV (1.0)=1,073 |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Bushwacker'' was originally a failed [[BattleMech]] | + | The ''Bushwacker'' was originally a failed [[BattleMech]] designed to have a smaller forward profile to make the 'Mech a harder target to hit. The ''Bushwacker'''s unique design caused problems with the engine shielding, the side-effects of which manifested themselves as various gremlins in he 'Mech's on board electronics. The 'Mech was redesigned after schematics for an [[OmniMech]] known as the [[Mad Dog (Vulture)|Vulture]] were captured during a raid into [[Clan]] territory. Information gleaned from the schematics was used to overcome the aforementioned engine shielding problems. Finding the schematics had given the 'Mech a second lease on life. |
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| + | The 'Mech has since become a favorite of [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]s in the [[Draconis March|Draconis]] and [[Capellan March]]es of the [[Federated Suns]]. The ''Bushwacker'' has a top speed of 86.4 km/h and carries nine tons of armor. What the 'Mech lacks in armor it makes up for in range, using its speed and long range weaponry to keep enemies at arms length while using its slew of long range weaponry to slowly wear down enemies. | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | In an attempt to keep the enemy at as long | + | In an attempt to keep the enemy at as long a range as possible, the ''Bushwacker'' carries two Federated 5-Shot [[LRM-5]] launchers. The LRM-5s give it the capability to give some indirect fire support as well as laying down minefields with specialized munitions. These are backed up by a BlazeFire Sweetshot [[ER Large Laser]] and a Mydron Model B [[Autocannon/10]], which give the 'Mech a powerful long range direct fire punch. A pair of Johnston Minigun [[Machine Gun]]s are the only short range weapons carried by the 'Mech. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * BSW-L1 - The L1 | + | *BSW-L1 - The L1 variant of the ''Bushwacker'' is a configuration that changes the 'Mech to a close combat unit. The only long range weapon on the L1 variant is an ER Large Laser. For close combat the L1 caries a [[LB-X Autocannon/20]] that can fire either standard or cluster ammunition, adding versatility to the crippling firepower of this extremely deadly close combat weapon. An additional two and a half tons of additional armor was added to the BSW-L1, giving excellent armor protection. The L1 saw its engine upgraded to a [[Light Fusion Engine]] for increased survivability. BV (1.0) = 1,342 |
| − | + | *BSW-S2 - The S2 is a variant of the ''Bushwacker'' that makes the 'Mech more effective at short to medium ranges. The 'Mech carries an ER Large Laser to allow the 'Mech to engage an enemy at long ranges as it closes. The 'Mech carries an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] which can fire both standard and cluster ammunition for long to medium range engagement capabilities. For close combat the 'Mech has two [[SRM-4]] launchers making it a powerful unit at any range. For added defense the S2 carries an [[Anti-Missile System]]. BV (1.0) = 1,103 | |
| − | * BSW-S2 - The S2 is a | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[[Technical Readout: 3058]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3058]] | ||
*[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]] | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 23:34, 15 December 2006
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| Bushwacker | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | TharHes Industries |
| Model | BSW-X1 |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Earthwerk GRF |
| Armor | Kallon Unity Weave Ferro-Fibrous with CASE |
| Engine | Hermes 275 XL |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,073 |
Contents
Description
The Bushwacker was originally a failed BattleMech designed to have a smaller forward profile to make the 'Mech a harder target to hit. The Bushwacker's unique design caused problems with the engine shielding, the side-effects of which manifested themselves as various gremlins in he 'Mech's on board electronics. The 'Mech was redesigned after schematics for an OmniMech known as the Vulture were captured during a raid into Clan territory. Information gleaned from the schematics was used to overcome the aforementioned engine shielding problems. Finding the schematics had given the 'Mech a second lease on life.
The 'Mech has since become a favorite of MechWarriors in the Draconis and Capellan Marches of the Federated Suns. The Bushwacker has a top speed of 86.4 km/h and carries nine tons of armor. What the 'Mech lacks in armor it makes up for in range, using its speed and long range weaponry to keep enemies at arms length while using its slew of long range weaponry to slowly wear down enemies.
Armament
In an attempt to keep the enemy at as long a range as possible, the Bushwacker carries two Federated 5-Shot LRM-5 launchers. The LRM-5s give it the capability to give some indirect fire support as well as laying down minefields with specialized munitions. These are backed up by a BlazeFire Sweetshot ER Large Laser and a Mydron Model B Autocannon/10, which give the 'Mech a powerful long range direct fire punch. A pair of Johnston Minigun Machine Guns are the only short range weapons carried by the 'Mech.
Variants
- BSW-L1 - The L1 variant of the Bushwacker is a configuration that changes the 'Mech to a close combat unit. The only long range weapon on the L1 variant is an ER Large Laser. For close combat the L1 caries a LB-X Autocannon/20 that can fire either standard or cluster ammunition, adding versatility to the crippling firepower of this extremely deadly close combat weapon. An additional two and a half tons of additional armor was added to the BSW-L1, giving excellent armor protection. The L1 saw its engine upgraded to a Light Fusion Engine for increased survivability. BV (1.0) = 1,342
- BSW-S2 - The S2 is a variant of the Bushwacker that makes the 'Mech more effective at short to medium ranges. The 'Mech carries an ER Large Laser to allow the 'Mech to engage an enemy at long ranges as it closes. The 'Mech carries an LB-X Autocannon/10 which can fire both standard and cluster ammunition for long to medium range engagement capabilities. For close combat the 'Mech has two SRM-4 launchers making it a powerful unit at any range. For added defense the S2 carries an Anti-Missile System. BV (1.0) = 1,103