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==Description==
 
==Description==
The Carbine, (Also known simply as ConstructionMech.) was designed for industrial work such building roads, digging, debris removal and building construction.
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The ''Carbine'', (also known simply as ConstructionMech.) was designed for industrial work such building roads, digging, debris removal and building construction.
  
The machine unusual design, this mech's has a hunchbacked profile, with its cockpit mounted in front of the main body.  Its "arms" are hung over the main body for best possible lifting positions for its cargolifter and backhoe.
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The machine has an unusual design, a hunchbacked profile, with its cockpit mounted in front of the main body.  Its "arms" are hung over the main body for the best possible lifting positions for its cargolifter and backhoe.
  
 
The machine is able to push its ICE engine up to a top speed of 64.8 kph.
 
The machine is able to push its ICE engine up to a top speed of 64.8 kph.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The original CON-1 Carbine came off of Bluth's Little Rock factory, (On the North American continent of Terra.) in 2691. It took over ten years to get the design created by Bluth into production due to a legal battle.  Once in production, the CON-1 was produced at a pace of dozens a week.
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The original CON-1 ''Carbine'' came off of Bluth's Little Rock factory, (On the North American continent of Terra.) in 2691. It took over ten years to get the design created by Bluth into production due to a legal battle.  Once in production, the CON-1 was produced at a pace of dozens a week.
  
 
In [[3028]], the CON-7 model was introduced, timed to the marriage of [[Melissa Steiner]] & [[Hanse Davion]] so as to attract the attention of all the Great Houses.  However, the results of announcement of the [[Fourth Succession War]], put a slump in sales until after the war ended.  
 
In [[3028]], the CON-7 model was introduced, timed to the marriage of [[Melissa Steiner]] & [[Hanse Davion]] so as to attract the attention of all the Great Houses.  However, the results of announcement of the [[Fourth Succession War]], put a slump in sales until after the war ended.  
  
The mech was sold all through out the [[Inner Sphere]] until [[3058]], when the [[Word of Blake]] seized [[Terra]]. All sales ceased and all parts for the machine was removed from the market.
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The 'Mech was sold all through out the [[Inner Sphere]] until [[3058]], when the [[Word of Blake]] seized [[Terra]]. All sales ceased and all parts for the machine was removed from the market.
  
 
However, new CON-7s have appeared in Chaos March that have post-dated [[3058]].
 
However, new CON-7s have appeared in Chaos March that have post-dated [[3058]].
  
By [[3132]], the design was in use throughout the Inner Sphere.  When the [[Dark Age|HPG Black Out]] occured, many of the designs were converted into makeshift combat mechs.
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By [[3132]], the design was in use throughout the Inner Sphere.  When the [[Dark Age|HPG Black Out]] occured, many of the designs were converted into makeshift combat 'Mechs.
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
Tho not armed, The mech can use its Cargolifter & Backhoe as melee weaponary.
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Though not armed, the 'Mech can use its Cargolifter & Backhoe as melee weaponary.
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
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*'''CON-1 -''' ?
 
*'''CON-1 -''' ?
  
*'''CON-8 -''' The variant has Heavier Industrial Armor, Industrial TSM allows the CON-8 have double the lifting power of the CON-7. This mech has large fuel tank, but this does not effect normal game play.<ref>[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]], pg 216</ref> BV (1.0) = ?
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*'''CON-8 -''' The variant has Heavier Industrial Armor, Industrial TSM allows the CON-8 have double the lifting power of the CON-7. This 'Mech has large fuel tank, but this does not effect normal game play.<ref>[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]], pg 216</ref> BV (1.0) = ?
  
 
==Related Industrial 'Mechs==
 
==Related Industrial 'Mechs==
  
*'''[[ConstructionMech]] -''' This generic version was in use in the 3130s. Considered its own design, it used older mech construction rules in its design. The 'mech has standard armor, but has same equipment & speed as ''Carbine''.<ref>[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]</ref> BV (1.0) = 231
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*'''[[ConstructionMech]] -''' This generic version was in use in the 3130s. Considered its own design, it used older 'Mech construction rules in its design. The 'Mech has standard armor, but has same equipment & speed as the ''Carbine''.<ref>[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]</ref> BV (1.0) = 231
  
*'''ConstructionMech MOD -''' First seen in the [[Dark Age]] year of [[3132]], this mech has 2.5 tons of standard armor, (Less than the non-MOD ConstructionMech.) and is armed with 2 [[machine_gun|machine guns]] with 1 ton ammo and a ten tube long range missile launcher with 1 ton of ammunition.<ref>[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]</ref> BV (1.0) = 223
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*'''ConstructionMech MOD -''' First seen in the [[Dark Age]] year of [[3132]], this 'Mech has two and a half tons of standard armor, (Less than the non-MOD ConstructionMech.) and is armed with two [[machine_gun|Machine Guns]] with one ton ammo and a ten tube long range missile launcher with one ton of ammunition.<ref>[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]</ref> BV (1.0) = 223
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 16:19, 15 September 2009


[[Image:191px|191px|Carbine]]
Carbine
Production information
Manufacturer
Use ConstructionMech
Class
Technical specifications
'Mech type Tournment Legal
Mass
Chassis
Armor
Engine
Speed km/h
Armament

SteelTek Cargo Lifter, Lonca Backhoe

BV (1.0) 235


Description

The Carbine, (also known simply as ConstructionMech.) was designed for industrial work such building roads, digging, debris removal and building construction.

The machine has an unusual design, a hunchbacked profile, with its cockpit mounted in front of the main body. Its "arms" are hung over the main body for the best possible lifting positions for its cargolifter and backhoe.

The machine is able to push its ICE engine up to a top speed of 64.8 kph.

History

The original CON-1 Carbine came off of Bluth's Little Rock factory, (On the North American continent of Terra.) in 2691. It took over ten years to get the design created by Bluth into production due to a legal battle. Once in production, the CON-1 was produced at a pace of dozens a week.

In 3028, the CON-7 model was introduced, timed to the marriage of Melissa Steiner & Hanse Davion so as to attract the attention of all the Great Houses. However, the results of announcement of the Fourth Succession War, put a slump in sales until after the war ended.

The 'Mech was sold all through out the Inner Sphere until 3058, when the Word of Blake seized Terra. All sales ceased and all parts for the machine was removed from the market.

However, new CON-7s have appeared in Chaos March that have post-dated 3058.

By 3132, the design was in use throughout the Inner Sphere. When the HPG Black Out occured, many of the designs were converted into makeshift combat 'Mechs.

Armament

Though not armed, the 'Mech can use its Cargolifter & Backhoe as melee weaponary.

Cargo

Its cargolifter is rated for 15 tons.

Variants

  • CON-1 - ?
  • CON-8 - The variant has Heavier Industrial Armor, Industrial TSM allows the CON-8 have double the lifting power of the CON-7. This 'Mech has large fuel tank, but this does not effect normal game play.[1] BV (1.0) = ?

Related Industrial 'Mechs

  • ConstructionMech - This generic version was in use in the 3130s. Considered its own design, it used older 'Mech construction rules in its design. The 'Mech has standard armor, but has same equipment & speed as the Carbine.[2] BV (1.0) = 231
  • ConstructionMech MOD - First seen in the Dark Age year of 3132, this 'Mech has two and a half tons of standard armor, (Less than the non-MOD ConstructionMech.) and is armed with two Machine Guns with one ton ammo and a ten tube long range missile launcher with one ton of ammunition.[3] BV (1.0) = 223

References