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Line 1: {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | image = 135K Coolant Truck1.jpg | image = 135K Coolant Truck1.jpg − | name = Class 135-K "Lifesaver" Coolant Truck + | name = Coolant Truck 135-K − | manufacturer = [[Buda Imperial Vehicles]]<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 38–39: "Coolant Truck"</ref> + | manufacturer = [[Buda Imperial Vehicles]] | Mission = Coolant Truck | Mission = Coolant Truck | production year=2583 | production year=2583 Line 9:
Line 9: | cost = 315,675 C-bills | cost = 315,675 C-bills | mass = 30 tons | mass = 30 tons − | armor = [[Star Slab/3]] + | armor = 3/Star Slab Standard − | heat sinks = 0+ | engine = 100 Tamia [[I.C.E.]] − | engine = [[Internal combustion engine|Tamia 100 ICE]] | comsys = [[Sipher CommSys 1]] | comsys = [[Sipher CommSys 1]] | T&T = [[Matabushi Sentinel]] | T&T = [[Matabushi Sentinel]] | speed = 64.8 | speed = 64.8 | Crew = 6 | Crew = 6 − | armament = 2x [[flamer]] + | armament = 2x [[Flamer]] | BV (1.0) = ??? | BV (1.0) = ??? − | BV (2.0) = 321<ref name=TRO3039/> + | BV (2.0) = 321<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 38-39, "Vehicle Profile"</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Class 135-K "Lifesaver" Coolant Truck''', built for the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[Buda Imperial Vehicles]], is a standard example of the '''Coolant Trucks''' employed during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], differing only in the choice of its weaponry.<ref name=TRO3039/> + The '''Class 135-K "Lifesaver" Coolant Truck''', built for the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[Buda Imperial Vehicles]], is a standard example of the '''Coolant Trucks''' employed during the [[Succession Wars]], differing only in the choice of its weaponry.<ref name=TRO3039/> − Originally developed in [[2588]] during the [[Reunification War]], the now ubiquitous coolant truck doubled the effective range of [[SLDF]] [[BattleMech]]s on water-poor [[Periphery]] worlds, serving a similar purpose with the [[Lostech|depleted heat sink technology]] of the [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars era]]. Coolant trucks station themselves close to the battlefield, where they can be hooked up to overheated 'Mechs for the purpose of flushing away the excess heat with super-cold liquid nitrogen and/or liquid oxygen. The liquid oxygen is also used to replenish the environmental systems onboard 'Mechs. Standard Great House combat doctrine is for a well-maintained regiment to have about six trucks, ensuring that an overheating 'Mech will almost always have access to a ready cooler.<ref name=TRO3039/> + Originally developed in [[2588]] during the [[Reunification War]], the now ubiqitous Coolant Truck doubled the effective the range of [[SLDF]] [[BattleMech]]s on water-poor [[Periphery]] worlds, serving a similar purpose with the [[Lostech|depleted heat sink technology]] of the [[Succession Wars era]]. Coolant trucks station themselves close to the battlefield, where they can be hooked up to overheated 'Mechs for the purpose of flushing away the excess heat with super-cold liquid nitrogen and/or liquid oxygen. Standard Great House combat doctrine is for well-maintained regiment to have about six trucks, ensuring that an overheating 'Mech will almost always have access to a ready cooler.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025R>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', pp. 136-137, "Vehicle Profile"</ref> − The Lifesaver has five receptacles for the long rubber/plastic hoses used for attachment to overheating 'Mechs; the first four dispense liquid nitrogen while the fifth contains liquid oxygen. [[BattleMech#Light|Light]] and [[BattleMech#Medium|medium 'Mechs]] have hookup points for just one hose, but [[BattleMech#Heavy|heavy]] and [[BattleMech#Assault|assault 'Mechs]] require two for cooling. 'Mechs are especially vulnerable when hooked up to a cooler. After the collapse of the Star League, a new battlefield etiquette evolved among both the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Clans]] which extended a special "courtesy" to a cooler-hooked 'Mech. The enemy will usually ignore a 'Mech that is hooked to a cooler, as long as it does not shoot, becoming fair game after disconnecting and moving a few meters away.<ref name=TRO3039/> + The Lifesaver has five receptacles for the long rubber/plastic hoses used for attachment to overheating 'Mechs, the first four dispense liquid nitrogen while the fifth contains liquid oxygen. [[Light BattleMech|Light]] and [[Medium BattleMech|Medium]] Mechs have hookup points for just one hose, but [[Heavy BattleMech|Heavy]] and [[Assault BattleMech|Assault]] 'Mechs require two for cooling. 'Mechs are especially vulnerable when hooked up to a cooler. After the collapse of the Star League, a new battlefield etiquette evolved among both the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Clans]] which extended a special 'courtesy ' to a cooler-hooked 'Mech. The enemy will usually ignore a 'Mech that is hooked to a cooler, as long as it does not shoot, becoming fair game after disconnecting and moving a few meters away.<ref name=TRO3025R/><ref name=TRO3039/> + + [[File:Coolant catapult.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Coolant Truck refueling [[Catapult]]]] ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The most notable difference between the Lifesaver and other models of coolant trucks are the two [[Flamer (Vehicle)#Dragon's Breath|Dragon's Breath Flamers]] it carries in a cab-mounted turret. Though rarely used offensively, the nearly limitless supply of liquid oxygen allows the gunner to fire at will without fear of heat buildup; there is enough ammo for 40 shots. The feature that earned the 135-K its Lifesaver nickname is the ability to quickly convert the flamers to fire liquid nitrogen, able to spray dangerously overheated 'Mechs and cool them extremely fast. Other manufacturers have noted this ingenious dual purpose and have taken to refitting their coolant trucks in such a manner.<ref name=TRO3039/> + The most notable difference between the Lifesaver and other models of coolant trucks are the two Dragon's Breath Flamers (Vehicle) it carries in a cab mounted turret. Though rarely used offensively, the near limitless supply of liquid oxygen allows the gunner to fire at will without fear of heat build-up. The feature that earned the 135-K its Lifesaver nickname is the ability to quickly convert the flamers to fire liquid nitrogen, able to spray dangerously overheated 'Mechs and cool them extremely fast. Other manufacturers have noted this ingenious dual-purpose and have taken to refitting their coolant trucks in such a manner.<ref name=TRO3025R/><ref name=TRO3039/> − − The Lifesaver has two insulated cargo compartments, one storing 5.655 tons of liquid nitrogen, the other 2.175 tons of liquid oxygen.<ref name=TRO3039/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − Many types of coolant trucks exist. Some are hovercraft and others are tracked vehicles. Most carry the two super-cold liquids, though some may carry only liquid nitrogen and leave it to other coolers to bring the liquid oxygen. Coolant trucks are usually armed, sometimes with a combination of weapons. Others have no weaponry. Every house is currently studying the installation of dual-purpose flamers that the Lifesaver uses so effectively.<ref name=TRO3039/> + Many types of coolant trucks exist. Some are hovercraft and others are tracked vehicles. Most carry the two super-cold liquids, though some may carry only liquid nitrogen and leave it to other coolers to bring the liquid oxygen. Coolant trucks are usually armed, sometimes with a combination of weapons. Others have no weaponry. Every house is currently studying the installation of dual-purpose flamers that the Lifesaver uses so effectively.<ref name=TRO3025R/><ref name=TRO3039/> − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Image:135K Coolant Truck1.jpg|Original Class 135-K ''Coolant Truck'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' − File:Coolant catapult.jpg|''Coolant truck'' refueling a ''[[Catapult]]'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 46:
Line 39: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' − [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] Line 55:
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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = 135K Coolant Truck1.jpg | | image = 135K Coolant Truck1.jpg | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = Coolant Truck 135-K |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Buda Imperial Vehicles]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Buda Imperial Vehicles]] |
| Mission = Coolant Truck | | Mission = Coolant Truck | ||
| production year=2583 | | production year=2583 | ||
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| cost = 315,675 C-bills | | cost = 315,675 C-bills | ||
| mass = 30 tons | | mass = 30 tons | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = 3/Star Slab Standard |
| − | + | | engine = 100 Tamia [[I.C.E.]] | |
| − | | engine = [[ | ||
| comsys = [[Sipher CommSys 1]] | | comsys = [[Sipher CommSys 1]] | ||
| T&T = [[Matabushi Sentinel]] | | T&T = [[Matabushi Sentinel]] | ||
| speed = 64.8 | | speed = 64.8 | ||
| Crew = 6 | | Crew = 6 | ||
| − | | armament = 2x [[ | + | | armament = 2x [[Flamer]] |
| BV (1.0) = ??? | | BV (1.0) = ??? | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 321<ref name=TRO3039/> | + | | BV (2.0) = 321<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 38-39, "Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Class 135-K "Lifesaver" Coolant Truck''', built for the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[Buda Imperial Vehicles]], is a standard example of the '''Coolant Trucks''' employed during the [[ | + | The '''Class 135-K "Lifesaver" Coolant Truck''', built for the [[Draconis Combine]] by [[Buda Imperial Vehicles]], is a standard example of the '''Coolant Trucks''' employed during the [[Succession Wars]], differing only in the choice of its weaponry.<ref name=TRO3039/> |
| − | Originally developed in [[2588]] during the [[Reunification War]], the now | + | Originally developed in [[2588]] during the [[Reunification War]], the now ubiqitous Coolant Truck doubled the effective the range of [[SLDF]] [[BattleMech]]s on water-poor [[Periphery]] worlds, serving a similar purpose with the [[Lostech|depleted heat sink technology]] of the [[Succession Wars era]]. Coolant trucks station themselves close to the battlefield, where they can be hooked up to overheated 'Mechs for the purpose of flushing away the excess heat with super-cold liquid nitrogen and/or liquid oxygen. Standard Great House combat doctrine is for well-maintained regiment to have about six trucks, ensuring that an overheating 'Mech will almost always have access to a ready cooler.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025R>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', pp. 136-137, "Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
| − | The Lifesaver has five receptacles for the long rubber/plastic hoses used for attachment to overheating 'Mechs | + | The Lifesaver has five receptacles for the long rubber/plastic hoses used for attachment to overheating 'Mechs, the first four dispense liquid nitrogen while the fifth contains liquid oxygen. [[Light BattleMech|Light]] and [[Medium BattleMech|Medium]] Mechs have hookup points for just one hose, but [[Heavy BattleMech|Heavy]] and [[Assault BattleMech|Assault]] 'Mechs require two for cooling. 'Mechs are especially vulnerable when hooked up to a cooler. After the collapse of the Star League, a new battlefield etiquette evolved among both the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Clans]] which extended a special 'courtesy ' to a cooler-hooked 'Mech. The enemy will usually ignore a 'Mech that is hooked to a cooler, as long as it does not shoot, becoming fair game after disconnecting and moving a few meters away.<ref name=TRO3025R/><ref name=TRO3039/> |
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| + | [[File:Coolant catapult.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Coolant Truck refueling [[Catapult]]]] | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The most notable difference between the Lifesaver and other models of coolant trucks are the two | + | The most notable difference between the Lifesaver and other models of coolant trucks are the two Dragon's Breath Flamers (Vehicle) it carries in a cab mounted turret. Though rarely used offensively, the near limitless supply of liquid oxygen allows the gunner to fire at will without fear of heat build-up. The feature that earned the 135-K its Lifesaver nickname is the ability to quickly convert the flamers to fire liquid nitrogen, able to spray dangerously overheated 'Mechs and cool them extremely fast. Other manufacturers have noted this ingenious dual-purpose and have taken to refitting their coolant trucks in such a manner.<ref name=TRO3025R/><ref name=TRO3039/> |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | Many types of coolant trucks exist. Some are hovercraft and others are tracked vehicles. Most carry the two super-cold liquids, though some may carry only liquid nitrogen and leave it to other coolers to bring the liquid oxygen. Coolant trucks are usually armed, sometimes with a combination of weapons. Others have no weaponry. Every house is currently studying the installation of dual-purpose flamers that the Lifesaver uses so effectively.<ref name= | + | Many types of coolant trucks exist. Some are hovercraft and others are tracked vehicles. Most carry the two super-cold liquids, though some may carry only liquid nitrogen and leave it to other coolers to bring the liquid oxygen. Coolant trucks are usually armed, sometimes with a combination of weapons. Others have no weaponry. Every house is currently studying the installation of dual-purpose flamers that the Lifesaver uses so effectively.<ref name=TRO3025R/><ref name=TRO3039/> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' |
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