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−	[[Image:Color-mech-components-1.png|thumb|right|Part of the chassis of a [[BattleMech]]]]	+	The '''Chassis''' or internal structure of a unit is the framework around which the rest of the unit is built.  Depending on the unit's form and function, there are a wide variety of different chassis types.
−		+	[[Image:Color-mech-components-1.png|thumb|right|Part of the Chassis of a [[BattleMech]]]]
−	The '''chassis''' or internal structure of a unit is the framework around which the rest of the unit is built.  Depending on the unit's form and function, there are a wide variety of different chassis types.
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	== BattleMech ==		== BattleMech ==
−	The first [[BattleMech]] chassis was that of the venerable ''[[Mackie]]'', introduced in [[2439]], and has been standard in 'Mech designs ever since.<ref name=TM224>''TechManual'', p. 224</ref>  Roughly analogous to the bones in the human body, the standard chassis consists of a foamed aluminum core covered with various composite materials, wrapped in silicon-carbide fibers, and clad in titanium-alloyed steel.  However, there are only between sixteen to twenty-five "bones" in a 'Mech chassis, partly due to the more simple nature of the design (i.e. a solid one-piece "rib cage" instead of multiple rib bones), which results in less flexibility and articulation than possible with the human skeletal system.<ref name=TM31-2p>''TechManual'', p. 32: "The Frame"</ref>  BattleMech chassis come in bipedal, tripod and quadruped arrangements.	+	The first [[BattleMech]] chassis was that of the venerable ''[[Mackie]]'', introduced in [[2439]], and has been standard in 'Mech designs ever since.<ref name=TM224>''TechManual'', p. 224</ref>  Roughly analogous to the bones in the human body, the standard chassis consists of a foamed aluminum core covered with various composite materials, wrapped in silicon-carbide fibers, and clad in titanium-alloyed steel.  However, there are only between sixteen to twenty-five "bones" in a 'Mech chassis, partly due to the more simple nature of the design (i.e. a solid one-piece "rib cage" instead of multiple rib bones), which results in less flexibility and articulation than possible with the human skeletal system.<ref name=TM31-2p>''Tech Manual'', p. 32, "The Frame"</ref>  BattleMech chassis come in bipedal, tripod and quadruped arrangements.
−	One variant on the standard design uses [[Endo-Steel]], an advanced material which requires zero-g manufacturing but is twice as strong while being more bulky.  Further development in this field has also led to the introduction of [[Composite internal structure]]s and [[Endo-Composite Structure]]s.	+	One variant on the standard design uses [[Endo-Steel]], an advanced material which requires zero-g manufacturing but is twice as strong while being more bulky.  Further development in this field has also led to the introduction of [[Composite Internal Structure]]s and [[Endo-Composite Structure]]s.
	== IndustrialMech ==		== IndustrialMech ==
	The chassis of [[IndustrialMech]]s is similar to that BattleMechs but uses heavier, less efficient materials and bulkier [[myomer]] bundles.  The resulting chassis is twice as heavy as a comparable BattleMechs and less resistant to weapons fire, though more suited to physical labor and cheaper to produce.<ref name=TM224/>  IndustrialMech chassis also come in a wider variety of shapes than the typical humanoid form of BattleMechs, and incorporate more exotic means of locomotion such as footpads with grippers or tracks.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 62</ref>		The chassis of [[IndustrialMech]]s is similar to that BattleMechs but uses heavier, less efficient materials and bulkier [[myomer]] bundles.  The resulting chassis is twice as heavy as a comparable BattleMechs and less resistant to weapons fire, though more suited to physical labor and cheaper to produce.<ref name=TM224/>  IndustrialMech chassis also come in a wider variety of shapes than the typical humanoid form of BattleMechs, and incorporate more exotic means of locomotion such as footpads with grippers or tracks.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 62</ref>
−	== Aerospace ==	+	== AeroSpace ==
−	The internal structures used in [[conventional fighter]]s predates man's first spaceflight, while those used for [[aerospace fighter]]s and other space-capable units date from the [[2020]]s.  All are based around the need to maintain structural integrity and withstand intense g-forces during normal flight and combat.  For small fighter craft, their internal structure is welded to their armor, while [[Small Craft]] and larger vessels make use of additional reinforcements to link the two components.<ref name=TM224/>	+	The internal structures used in [[Conventional Fighter]]s predates man's first spaceflight, while those used for [[Aerospace Fighter]]s and other space-capable units date from the [[2020]]s.  All are based around the need to maintain structural integrity and withstand intense g-forces during normal flight and combat.  For small fighter craft, their internal structure is wedded to their armor, while [[Small Craft]] and larger vessels make use of additional reinforcements to link the two components.<ref name=TM224/>
	== Combat Vehicle ==		== Combat Vehicle ==
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	! Used by		! Used by
	! References		! References
−	|-
−	| A1 Type 22 Ultralight Endo Steel
−	| [[Cahokia]]
−	| [[Achernar BattleMechs]]
−	| PY-SR10 ''[[Prey Seeker]]''
−	| <ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 30: "PY-SR10 Prey Seeker"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 120: "PY-SR10 Prey Seeker"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Alpha Primary Endo Steel<br>Beta Manufactured Standard		| Alpha Primary Endo Steel<br>Beta Manufactured Standard
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	| [[Auxiliary Production Site 4]]		| [[Auxiliary Production Site 4]]
	| ''[[Solitaire]]''<br>''[[Ha Otoko]]''		| ''[[Solitaire]]''<br>''[[Ha Otoko]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p106+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 106–107: "Solitaire"</ref><br><ref name="TRO:3060p170+">''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 170-171, "Ha Otoko"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p106+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 106-107, "Solitaire"</ref><br><ref name="TRO:3060p170+">''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 170-171, "Ha Otoko"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Bowie Light Endo Model 14		| Bowie Light Endo Model 14
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	| [[Bowie Industries]]		| [[Bowie Industries]]
	| [[Razorback|RZK-10T ''Razorback'']]		| [[Razorback|RZK-10T ''Razorback'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p52+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 52–53: "RZK-9S Razorback"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p52+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 52-53, "RZK-9S Razorback"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Clan Series Assault SXC Endo Steel		| Clan Series Assault SXC Endo Steel
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	| [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]]		| [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]]
	| ''[[Canis]]''		| ''[[Canis]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3060p178+">''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 178–179: "Canis"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3060p178+">''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 178-179, "Canis"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Contraband		| Contraband
	| [[Tortuga Prime]]		| [[Tortuga Prime]]
	| [[Vengeance Incorporated]]		| [[Vengeance Incorporated]]
−	| ''[[Brigand (BattleMech)|LDT-1 ''Brigand'']]''	+	| ''[[Brigand|LDT-1 ''Brigant'']]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p46+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 46–47: "LDT-1 Brigand"</ref><br>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p46+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 46-47, "LDT-1 Brigand"</ref><br>
	|-		|-
	| Corean Model KL77 Endo Steel		| Corean Model KL77 Endo Steel
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	| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]		| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
	| [[Hornet|HNT-171 ''Hornet'']]		| [[Hornet|HNT-171 ''Hornet'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3050p52">''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 52: "HNT-171 Hornet"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3050p52">''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 52, "HNT-171 Hornet"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Coriolis Class IIIb Endo Steel		| Coriolis Class IIIb Endo Steel
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	| [[Abysmal Manufacturing Complex]]		| [[Abysmal Manufacturing Complex]]
	| ''[[Horned Owl (Peregrine)|Peregrine 4]]''		| ''[[Horned Owl (Peregrine)|Peregrine 4]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3055Up110+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 178–179: "Peregrine 4"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3055Up110+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 178-179, "Peregrine 4"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Coventry AL Endo Steel		| Coventry AL Endo Steel
	| [[Coventry]]		| [[Coventry]]
	| [[Coventry Metal Works]]		| [[Coventry Metal Works]]
−	| [[Álfar|AL-A1 ''Álfar'']]	+	| [[Alfar|AL-A1 ''Alfar'']]
−	| <ref name="H:RWp209+">''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 209–210: "AL-A1 Álfar"</ref>	+	| <ref name="H:RWp209+">''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 209-210, "AL-A1 Alfar"</ref>
	|-		|-
−	| Crucis-H
−	| [[Filtvelt]]
−	| [[Coalition Armory Inc.]]
−	| ''[[Hound|HD-2F Hound]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3145Merc">''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', pp. 38–39: "HD-2F Hound"</ref>
−	|-
	| Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 Endo Steel		| Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 Endo Steel
	| [[Terra]]		| [[Terra]]
	| [[Mitchell Vehicles]]		| [[Mitchell Vehicles]]
	| [[Blue Flame|BLF-21 ''Blue Flame'']]		| [[Blue Flame|BLF-21 ''Blue Flame'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p64+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 64–65: "BLF-21 Blue Flame"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p64+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 64-65, "BLF-21 Blue Flame"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Detroit Type III Endo		| Detroit Type III Endo
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	| [[Detroit Consolidated MechWorks]]		| [[Detroit Consolidated MechWorks]]
	| [[Anubis|ABS-3L ''Anubis'']]		| [[Anubis|ABS-3L ''Anubis'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p48+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 48–49: "ABS-3L Anubis"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p48+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 48-49, "ABS-3L Anubis"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Eden Mk. 60-OM		| Eden Mk. 60-OM
−	| [[Arcadia (Clan System)|Arcadia]]	+	| [[Arcadia (Clan)|Arcadia]]
	| [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-03]]		| [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-03]]
	| ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)]]''		| ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3050Up130+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 130–131: "Mad Dog (Vulture)"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3050Up130+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 130-131, "Mad Dog (Vulture)"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Earthwerks PXH IV Endo Steel		| Earthwerks PXH IV Endo Steel
		+	| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
	| [[Keystone]]		| [[Keystone]]
−	| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
	| [[Bloodhound|B1-HND ''Bloodhound'']]		| [[Bloodhound|B1-HND ''Bloodhound'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p62+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 62–63: "B1-HND Bloodhound"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p62+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 62-63, "B1-HND Bloodhound"</ref>
−	|-
−	| Earthwerks TDR
−	| [[Pinard]]<br/>[[Taurus]]<br/>[[Sudeten]]
−	| [[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]]<br/>[[Taurus Territorial Industries]]<br/>[[Olivetti Weaponry]]
−	| [[Thunderbolt|TDR-5S ''Thunderbolt'']]
−	| <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 60</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Earthwerk Trooper II Endo Steel		| Earthwerk Trooper II Endo Steel
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	| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]		| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
	| [[Flea|FLE-17 ''Flea'']]		| [[Flea|FLE-17 ''Flea'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3050"p50+">''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 50: "FLE-17 Flea"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3050"p50+">''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 50, "FLE-17 Flea"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| FITES-O		| FITES-O
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	| [[Achernar BattleMechs]]		| [[Achernar BattleMechs]]
	| [[Osiris|OSR-5D ''Osiris'']]		| [[Osiris|OSR-5D ''Osiris'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p50+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 50–51: "OSR-3D Osiris"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p50+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 50-51, "OSR-3D Osiris"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Foundation E50 Endo Steel		| Foundation E50 Endo Steel
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	| [[Defiance Industries]]		| [[Defiance Industries]]
	| [[Uziel|UZL-3S ''Uziel'']]		| [[Uziel|UZL-3S ''Uziel'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p71">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 71–72: "UZL-3S Uziel"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p71">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 71-72, "UZL-3S Uziel"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| GM Fury-M Endo Steel		| GM Fury-M Endo Steel
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	| [[General Motors]]		| [[General Motors]]
	| [[Hellspawn|HSN-7D ''Hellspawn'']]		| [[Hellspawn|HSN-7D ''Hellspawn'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p67+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 67–68: "HSN-7D Hellspawn"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p67+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 67-68, "HSN-7D Hellspawn"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Hellespont Type T Endo Steel		| Hellespont Type T Endo Steel
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	| [[Hellespont Industrials]]		| [[Hellespont Industrials]]
	| [[Sha Yu|SYU-2B ''Sha Yu'']]		| [[Sha Yu|SYU-2B ''Sha Yu'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p60+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 60–61: "SYU-2B Sha Yu"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p60+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 60-61, "SYU-2B Sha Yu"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Huntress WH Standard		| Huntress WH Standard
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	| [[Phan Industrial Complex]]		| [[Phan Industrial Complex]]
	| ''[[Masakari]]''		| ''[[Masakari]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3050Up140+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 140–141: "Masakari"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3050Up140+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 140-141, "Masakari"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Krupp 255 Endo Steel		| Krupp 255 Endo Steel
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	| [[Krupp Armament Works]]		| [[Krupp Armament Works]]
	| [[Gurkha|GUR-2G ''Gurkha'']]		| [[Gurkha|GUR-2G ''Gurkha'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p54+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 54–55: "GUR-2G Gurkha"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p54+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 54-55, "GUR-2G Gurkha"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Leopard Mark I Endo Steel		| Leopard Mark I Endo Steel
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	| [[Leopard Armor]]		| [[Leopard Armor]]
	| [[Red Shift|RDS-2A ''Red Shift'']]		| [[Red Shift|RDS-2A ''Red Shift'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067Up44+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 44–45: "RDS-2A Red Shift"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067Up44+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 44-45, "RDS-2A Red Shift"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Light Series II Endo Steel		| Light Series II Endo Steel
−	| [[Huntress]]<br>[[Arcadia (Clan System)|Arcadia]]	+	| [[Huntress]]<br>[[Arcadia (Clan)|Arcadia]]
	| [[Huntress Production Facility Epsilon]]<br>[[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-03]]		| [[Huntress Production Facility Epsilon]]<br>[[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-03]]
	| ''[[Koshi]]''		| ''[[Koshi]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3050Up116+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 116–117: "Koshi"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3050Up116+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 116-117, "Koshi"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| MatherTech 750		| MatherTech 750
	| [[Coventry]]		| [[Coventry]]
	| [[Coventry Metal Works]]		| [[Coventry Metal Works]]
−	| [[Stiletto (BattleMech)|STO-6S ''Stiletto'']]	+	| [[Stiletto|STO-6S ''Stiletto'']]
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p56">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 56–57: "STO-4A Stiletto"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p56">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 56-57, "STO-4A Stiletto"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Medium Series MVV Endo Steel		| Medium Series MVV Endo Steel
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	| [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]]		| [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]]
	| ''[[Rabid Coyote]]''		| ''[[Rabid Coyote]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p118+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 118–119: "Rabid Coyote"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p118+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 118-119, "Rabid Coyote"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Model MHO-7E Endo Steel		| Model MHO-7E Endo Steel
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	| [[Huntress Production Facility Epsilon]]		| [[Huntress Production Facility Epsilon]]
	| ''[[Stormcrow]]''		| ''[[Stormcrow]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3050Up128+">''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 128–129: "Ryoken"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3050Up128+">''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 128-129, "Ryoken"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Mynx Type Heavy<br>NCIS Standart Type A		| Mynx Type Heavy<br>NCIS Standart Type A
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	| [[Irece Alpha]]/[[Barcella Alpha]]		| [[Irece Alpha]]/[[Barcella Alpha]]
	| ''[[Nova Cat (OmniMech)|Nova Cat]]''<br>''[[Supernova]]''		| ''[[Nova Cat (OmniMech)|Nova Cat]]''<br>''[[Supernova]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3060p174+">''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 174–175: "Nova Cat"</ref><br><ref name="TRO:3058Up190+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 190–191: "Supernova"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3060p174+">''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 174-175, "Nova Cat"</ref><br><ref name="TRO:3058Up190+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 190-191, "Supernova"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Process 12 Endo Steel		| Process 12 Endo Steel
−	| [[Arcadia (Clan System)|Arcadia]]<br>[[Babylon]]	+	| [[Arcadia (Clan)|Arcadia]]<br>[[Babylon]]
	| [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T15]]<br>[[Babylon MechWorks V]]		| [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T15]]<br>[[Babylon MechWorks V]]
	| ''[[Grendel]]''<br>''[[Uller]]''		| ''[[Grendel]]''<br>''[[Uller]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:358Up168+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 168–169: "Grendel</ref><br><ref name="TRO:3050Up118+">''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 118–119: "Uller"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:358Up168+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 168-169, "Grendel</ref><br><ref name="TRO:3050Up118+">''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 118-119, "Uller"</ref>
	|-		|-
	|Reynard Standard Type		|Reynard Standard Type
−	|Unknown	+	|[[Coventry]]<br>[[Savannah]]
−	|[[CSF Project Reynard]]	+	|[[CSF Project Reynard]] with<br>[[Coventry Metal Works]] and<br>[[Technicron Manufacturing]]
	|[[Regent]]		|[[Regent]]
	|<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 21'', p. 10</ref>		|<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 21'', p. 10</ref>
−	|-
−	|S-Equus Omicron Endo Steel
−	|[[Terra]]
−	|[[RAF Manufacturing Center Providence]]
−	||[[Celerity|CLR-03-O ''Celerity'']]
−	|<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 26</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3145'', p. 82</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Series III Endo Steel		| Series III Endo Steel
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	| [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]]		| [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]]
	| ''[[Hunchback IIC]]''		| ''[[Hunchback IIC]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:172+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 172–173: "Hunchback IIC"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:172+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 172-173, "Hunchback IIC"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Star League XT		| Star League XT
−	| [[Arcadia (Clan System)|Arcadia]]	+	| [[Arcadia (Clan)|Arcadia]]
	| [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T4]]		| [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T4]]
	| ''[[Hellfire]]''		| ''[[Hellfire]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3067p120+">''Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 120–121: "Hellfire"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3067p120+">''Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 120-121, "Hellfire"</ref>
	|-		|-
	| Type 79-45 Endo Steel		| Type 79-45 Endo Steel
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	| [[Barcella Beta]]		| [[Barcella Beta]]
	| ''[[Shadow Cat]]''		| ''[[Shadow Cat]]''
−	| <ref name="TRO:3058Up170+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 170–171: "Shadow Cat"</ref>	+	| <ref name="TRO:3058Up170+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 170-171, "Shadow Cat"</ref>
−	|}
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−	== ProtoMech Chassis Models ==
−	Chassis are manufactured on the following planets:
−
−	{| class="wikitable"
−	! Brand
−	! Planet
−	! Company
−	! Used by
−	! References
	|}		|}
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	* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''		* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
	* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''		* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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The '''Chassis''' or internal structure of a unit is the framework around which the rest of the unit is built. Depending on the unit's form and function, there are a wide variety of different chassis types. [[Image:Color-mech-components-1.png|thumb|right|Part of the Chassis of a [[BattleMech]]]] == BattleMech == The first [[BattleMech]] chassis was that of the venerable ''[[Mackie]]'', introduced in [[2439]], and has been standard in 'Mech designs ever since.<ref name=TM224>''TechManual'', p. 224</ref> Roughly analogous to the bones in the human body, the standard chassis consists of a foamed aluminum core covered with various composite materials, wrapped in silicon-carbide fibers, and clad in titanium-alloyed steel. However, there are only between sixteen to twenty-five "bones" in a 'Mech chassis, partly due to the more simple nature of the design (i.e. a solid one-piece "rib cage" instead of multiple rib bones), which results in less flexibility and articulation than possible with the human skeletal system.<ref name=TM31-2p>''Tech Manual'', p. 32, "The Frame"</ref> BattleMech chassis come in bipedal, tripod and quadruped arrangements. One variant on the standard design uses [[Endo-Steel]], an advanced material which requires zero-g manufacturing but is twice as strong while being more bulky. Further development in this field has also led to the introduction of [[Composite Internal Structure]]s and [[Endo-Composite Structure]]s. == IndustrialMech == The chassis of [[IndustrialMech]]s is similar to that BattleMechs but uses heavier, less efficient materials and bulkier [[myomer]] bundles. The resulting chassis is twice as heavy as a comparable BattleMechs and less resistant to weapons fire, though more suited to physical labor and cheaper to produce.<ref name=TM224/> IndustrialMech chassis also come in a wider variety of shapes than the typical humanoid form of BattleMechs, and incorporate more exotic means of locomotion such as footpads with grippers or tracks.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 62</ref> == AeroSpace == The internal structures used in [[Conventional Fighter]]s predates man's first spaceflight, while those used for [[Aerospace Fighter]]s and other space-capable units date from the [[2020]]s. All are based around the need to maintain structural integrity and withstand intense g-forces during normal flight and combat. For small fighter craft, their internal structure is wedded to their armor, while [[Small Craft]] and larger vessels make use of additional reinforcements to link the two components.<ref name=TM224/> == Combat Vehicle == [[Combat Vehicles]] come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, necessitating a wide variety of different chassis designs to accommodate their disparate functions. All share the common advantage of using an open, reinforced framework which can be built around the other components, rather than trying to fit them onto a skeletal frame.<ref name=TM224/> == BattleMech Chassis Models == * '''Note''' the added Chassis models are produced in Clan space and in the Inner Sphere. Chassis are manufactured on the following planets: {| class="wikitable" ! Brand ! Planet ! Company ! Used by ! References |- | Alpha Primary Endo Steel<br>Beta Manufactured Standard | [[Strato Domingo]] | [[Auxiliary Production Site 4]] | ''[[Solitaire]]''<br>''[[Ha Otoko]]'' | <ref name="TRO:3067p106+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 106-107, "Solitaire"</ref><br><ref name="TRO:3060p170+">''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 170-171, "Ha Otoko"</ref> |- | Bowie Light Endo Model 14 | [[Carlisle]] | [[Bowie Industries]] | [[Razorback|RZK-10T ''Razorback'']] | <ref name="TRO:3067p52+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 52-53, "RZK-9S Razorback"</ref> |- | Clan Series Assault SXC Endo Steel | [[Tamaron]] | [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]] | ''[[Canis]]'' | <ref name="TRO:3060p178+">''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 178-179, "Canis"</ref> |- | Contraband | [[Tortuga Prime]] | [[Vengeance Incorporated]] | ''[[Brigand|LDT-1 ''Brigant'']]'' | <ref name="TRO:3067p46+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 46-47, "LDT-1 Brigand"</ref><br> |- | Corean Model KL77 Endo Steel | Talon ([[Wernke]] System) | [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] | [[Hornet|HNT-171 ''Hornet'']] | <ref name="TRO:3050p52">''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 52, "HNT-171 Hornet"</ref> |- | Coriolis Class IIIb Endo Steel | [[Huntress]] | [[Abysmal Manufacturing Complex]] | ''[[Horned Owl (Peregrine)|Peregrine 4]]'' | <ref name="TRO:3055Up110+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 178-179, "Peregrine 4"</ref> |- | Coventry AL Endo Steel | [[Coventry]] | [[Coventry Metal Works]] | [[Alfar|AL-A1 ''Alfar'']] | <ref name="H:RWp209+">''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 209-210, "AL-A1 Alfar"</ref> |- | Dennenbach-Mitchell Series 8 Endo Steel | [[Terra]] | [[Mitchell Vehicles]] | [[Blue Flame|BLF-21 ''Blue Flame'']] | <ref name="TRO:3067p64+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 64-65, "BLF-21 Blue Flame"</ref> |- | Detroit Type III Endo | [[Detroit]] | [[Detroit Consolidated MechWorks]] | [[Anubis|ABS-3L ''Anubis'']] | <ref name="TRO:3067p48+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 48-49, "ABS-3L Anubis"</ref> |- | Eden Mk. 60-OM | [[Arcadia (Clan)|Arcadia]] | [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-03]] | ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)]]'' | <ref name="TRO:3050Up130+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 130-131, "Mad Dog (Vulture)"</ref> |- | Earthwerks PXH IV Endo Steel | [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] | [[Keystone]] | [[Bloodhound|B1-HND ''Bloodhound'']] | <ref name="TRO:3067p62+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 62-63, "B1-HND Bloodhound"</ref> |- | Earthwerk Trooper II Endo Steel | [[Asuncion]]<br/>[[Bernardo]] | [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] | [[Flea|FLE-17 ''Flea'']] | <ref name="TRO:3050"p50+">''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 50, "FLE-17 Flea"</ref> |- | FITES-O | [[New Avalon]] | [[Achernar BattleMechs]] | [[Osiris|OSR-5D ''Osiris'']] | <ref name="TRO:3067p50+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 50-51, "OSR-3D Osiris"</ref> |- | Foundation E50 Endo Steel | [[Furillo]] | [[Defiance Industries]] | [[Uziel|UZL-3S ''Uziel'']] | <ref name="TRO:3067p71">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 71-72, "UZL-3S Uziel"</ref> |- | GM Fury-M Endo Steel | [[Talcott]] | [[General Motors]] | [[Hellspawn|HSN-7D ''Hellspawn'']] | <ref name="TRO:3067p67+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 67-68, "HSN-7D Hellspawn"</ref> |- | Hellespont Type T Endo Steel | [[Sian]] | [[Hellespont Industrials]] | [[Sha Yu|SYU-2B ''Sha Yu'']] | <ref name="TRO:3067p60+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 60-61, "SYU-2B Sha Yu"</ref> |- | Huntress WH Standard | [[Huntress]] | [[Phan Industrial Complex]] | ''[[Masakari]]'' | <ref name="TRO:3050Up140+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 140-141, "Masakari"</ref> |- | Krupp 255 Endo Steel | [[Terra]] | [[Krupp Armament Works]] | [[Gurkha|GUR-2G ''Gurkha'']] | <ref name="TRO:3067p54+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 54-55, "GUR-2G Gurkha"</ref> |- | Leopard Mark I Endo Steel | [[Terra]] | [[Leopard Armor]] | [[Red Shift|RDS-2A ''Red Shift'']] | <ref name="TRO:3067Up44+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 44-45, "RDS-2A Red Shift"</ref> |- | Light Series II Endo Steel | [[Huntress]]<br>[[Arcadia (Clan)|Arcadia]] | [[Huntress Production Facility Epsilon]]<br>[[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-03]] | ''[[Koshi]]'' | <ref name="TRO:3050Up116+">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 116-117, "Koshi"</ref> |- | MatherTech 750 | [[Coventry]] | [[Coventry Metal Works]] | [[Stiletto|STO-6S ''Stiletto'']] | <ref name="TRO:3067p56">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 56-57, "STO-4A Stiletto"</ref> |- | Medium Series MVV Endo Steel | [[Tamaron]] | [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]] | ''[[Rabid Coyote]]'' | <ref name="TRO:3067p118+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 118-119, "Rabid Coyote"</ref> |- | Model MHO-7E Endo Steel | [[Huntress]] | [[Huntress Production Facility Epsilon]] | ''[[Stormcrow]]'' | <ref name="TRO:3050Up128+">''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 128-129, "Ryoken"</ref> |- | Mynx Type Heavy<br>NCIS Standart Type A | [[Barcella]] | [[Irece Alpha]]/[[Barcella Alpha]] | ''[[Nova Cat (OmniMech)|Nova Cat]]''<br>''[[Supernova]]'' | <ref name="TRO:3060p174+">''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 174-175, "Nova Cat"</ref><br><ref name="TRO:3058Up190+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 190-191, "Supernova"</ref> |- | Process 12 Endo Steel | [[Arcadia (Clan)|Arcadia]]<br>[[Babylon]] | [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T15]]<br>[[Babylon MechWorks V]] | ''[[Grendel]]''<br>''[[Uller]]'' | <ref name="TRO:358Up168+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 168-169, "Grendel</ref><br><ref name="TRO:3050Up118+">''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 118-119, "Uller"</ref> |- |Reynard Standard Type |[[Coventry]]<br>[[Savannah]] |[[CSF Project Reynard]] with<br>[[Coventry Metal Works]] and<br>[[Technicron Manufacturing]] |[[Regent]] |<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 21'', p. 10</ref> |- | Series III Endo Steel | [[Tamaron]] | [[Ashton 'Mech Production Complex]] | ''[[Hunchback IIC]]'' | <ref name="TRO:172+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 172-173, "Hunchback IIC"</ref> |- | Star League XT | [[Arcadia (Clan)|Arcadia]] | [[Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T4]] | ''[[Hellfire]]'' | <ref name="TRO:3067p120+">''Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 120-121, "Hellfire"</ref> |- | Type 79-45 Endo Steel | [[Irece]] | [[Barcella Beta]] | ''[[Shadow Cat]]'' | <ref name="TRO:3058Up170+">''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 170-171, "Shadow Cat"</ref> |} == References == <references/> == Bibliography == * ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' * ''[[TechManual]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' [[Category: Equipment]] [[Category: Chassis]]

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