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| image = Dig Lord.jpg | | image = Dig Lord.jpg | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = ''Dig Lord'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Achernar BattleMechs]] | + | | manufacturer = |
| + | [[Achernar BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | [[Bristol SalvageWorks]] | ||
| + | | model = RCL-4 | ||
| Use = Mining | | Use = Mining | ||
|Tech Base =Inner Sphere | |Tech Base =Inner Sphere | ||
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| introduced = [[3057]] | | introduced = [[3057]] | ||
| mass = 65 | | mass = 65 | ||
| − | | engine = 195 | + | | chassis = [[Dorwinion Industrial 65T]] |
| + | | armor = [[Nashan LD (Commercial)]] | ||
| + | | engine = 195-rated [[fuel cell]] engine | ||
| comsys = [[Achernar Electronics GEO-11]] | | comsys = [[Achernar Electronics GEO-11]] | ||
| + | | T&T = None | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 3 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| speed = 54 | | speed = 54 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | | | + | | Equipment = <span></span> |
| − | + | * 1x [[Rock Cutter]] | |
| − | + | * 1x [[Mining Drill]] | |
| + | * 4x [[Fluid Gun]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[Extended Fuel Tank]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 599<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega'', p. 25 | + | | BV (2.0) = 599<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega'', p. 25: Old BV was 607, RSVA I&E revised this number.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 92: RCL-4 ''Dig Lord'' MiningMech - "Current Battle Value for ''Dig Lord''.</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description and History== | ==Description and History== | ||
| − | The '''''Dig Lord''''' is a heavy-class mining [[IndustrialMech]] which was created by Achernar [[BattleMech]]s in 3057. The design was based on an older [[Star League Era|early Star League Era]] design known as the [[Dig King]]. The design was produced uninterrupted until the [[FedCom Civil War]], when [[Archon-Princess]] [[Katrina Steiner-Davion]] required the company to produce more military models. Achernar stopped production for a period of two years, but never | + | The '''''Dig Lord''''' is a heavy-class mining [[IndustrialMech]] which was created by Achernar [[BattleMech]]s in 3057. The design was based on an older [[Star League Era|early Star League Era]] design known as the [[Dig King]]. The design was produced uninterrupted until the [[FedCom Civil War]], when [[Archon-Princess]] [[Katrina Steiner-Davion]] required the company to produce more military models. Achernar stopped production for a period of two years, but never retooled the line, allowing the design to continue production until the [[Jihad]], in 3077 when coalition forces damaged the main Achernar factory. However, a second production line on [[Canopus IV]] in [[Magistracy of Canopus]] remained operational.<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', pp. 214–215: "Dig Lord Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 220</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Dig Lord'' is equipped with a Rock Cutter in its right arm [[actuator]], a Mining Drill in its left arm. The 'Mech has four [[Fluid Gun|Fluid Guns]] with ten tons of liquid storage for them. The design is also equipped with an extended fuel tank for prolonged use in the field. The 'Mech is protected by 8 tons of Heavy Industrial armor to protect it from the hazards of mining and other concerns. Powering the 'Mech is | + | The ''Dig Lord'' is equipped with a Rock Cutter in its right arm [[actuator]], a Mining Drill in its left arm. The 'Mech has four [[Fluid Gun|Fluid Guns]] with ten tons of liquid storage for them. The design is also equipped with an extended fuel tank for prolonged use in the field. The 'Mech is protected by 8 tons of Heavy Industrial armor to protect it from the hazards of mining and other concerns. Powering the 'Mech is a 195-rated [[fuel cell]] engine, giving it power to move at a stately pace, while the engine is fed by an Extended Fuel Tank in the center torso.<ref name=TROVA/><ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 92: RCL-4 Dig Lord MiningMech - "Stats from Record Sheet for RCL-4L".</ref> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;RCL- | + | *;RCL-4M [[MiningMech]] MOD : Developed in the [[Dark Age]], this armed variant of the ''Dig Lord'' was used extensively on [[Vega]] during the [[Republic of the Sphere]] era by warlords and criminal elements. It removed the Fluid Guns and their storage bays from the torso and replaced them with a single [[Autocannon/10]] and [[SRM 4]] missile pack. Each weapon was provided with two tons of ammunition. Though they looked like a BattleMech, these modified ''Dig Lords'' often fell quickly to their purpose-built cousins. BV (2.0) = 706<ref>''Dark Age Turning Points: Vega'', p. 26</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5542/dig-lord-rcl-4m-miningmech-mod MUL Profile for RCL-4L Dig Lord MiningMech MOD - BV2, Alpha Strike Card, and Era it was introduced.]</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;RCL-4M-B MiningMech MOD : This Dark Age variant carries four [[Heavy Machine Gun|heavy machine guns]], an [[Autocannon/5]], and two [[SRM 4]] missile packs, removing all mining equipment beyond the drill to make room. Three extra heat sinks allow for more continuous use of its array of weapons. BV (2.0) = 699<ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 124: "''Dig Lord'' RCL-4M-B MiningMech MOD"</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *;RCL-Z1 Armed MiningMech : Developed in the [[Calderon Protectorate]] to augment their thin defense forces, the ''Dig Lord'' Armed MiningMech is protected by eight tons of Heavy Industrial Armor. It also removes the traditional equipment used in the ''Dig Lord'' and replaces it with a single [[MML-5]] with two tons of ammunition, a [[Heavy Rifle]] mounted in a [[BattleMech Turret]] on the left torso, and a [[Medium Vibroblade]] in the right arm. The vibroblade is made more deadly with the addition of an [[Actuator Enhancement System]]. This 'Mech isn't intended to face dedicated BattleMech forces, but instead support vehicles and infantry against lighter units. BV (2.0) = 698<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery'', p. 6: Experimental Armed Dig Lord with prototype weapons.</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5565/dig-lord-rcl-z1-armed-miningmech MUL Profile for RCL-Z1 Armed MiningMech - Includes Introduction year, Alpha Strike Card, and Battle Value.]</ref> |
| − | + | *;RCL-Z1M ''Deep Lord'' [[MilitiaMech]] : Produced by [[Bristol SalvageWorks]] in the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], the ''Deep Lord'' is a ''Dig Lord'' that has been refitted with weapons and armor to supplement regular military forces. The treads, rock cutter, mining drill, and fluid guns have been removed and replaced with a [[Mace]] and an [[SRM-6]] launcher in the torso. Additional firepower comes from the [[Heavy Rifle]] carried in a [[BattleMech Turret]] on the left torso. Though protected by eight tons of [[Heavy Industrial Armor]], the ''Deep Lord'' will not last long on the modern battlefield as it's slow, poorly armed, and lacks an ejection seat. However it is likely to drive off bandits and pirates while simultaneously being one of the cheapest units on the battlefield. For that reason it has been sold to many small mercenary commands, city-states, and corporations working in the Periphery. BV (2.0) = 715<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 125</ref> | |
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The | + | The RCL-4 ''Dig Lord'' has the following Design Quirks:<ref name=TRO:VArp220>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 220: "Dig Lord Profile"</ref> |
* [[Improved Life Support]] | * [[Improved Life Support]] | ||
| + | * [[Narrow/Low Profile]]<ref>As per official errata published [https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=26136.msg1273471#msg1273471 here]</ref> | ||
| − | The | + | The RCL-Z1 ''Dig Lord'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> |
* [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (Medium Vibroblade)]] | * [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (Medium Vibroblade)]] | ||
* [[Prototype]] | * [[Prototype]] | ||
* [[Protected Actuators]] | * [[Protected Actuators]] | ||
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| + | ==Related Designs== | ||
| + | * ''[[Dig King]]'' - Light-class MiningMech that the ''Dig Lord'' is based on. | ||
| + | * ''[[Burrower]]'' and ''[[Ground Pounder]]'': Low-tech ''Dig Lord'' and ''Dig King'' imitators. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * | + | * '''Errata''': Revision edition of ''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'' lists the Dig Lord as having a 210-rated fuel cell engine; however, CGL confirmed that this is incorrect, clarified as a recognized mistake and the unit does have a 195-rated Fuel Cell Power Plant.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/errata/technical-readout-vehicle-annex-revised/msg1047329/#msg1047329 The Official BattleTech Forums Errata Thread - Notes Dig Lord's actual Fuel Cell engine type is 195 - 3/22/2015.]</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Dig Lord 2.jpg|RCL-Z1 ''Dig Lord'' Armed MiningMech from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery|XTRO:Periphery]]'' | |
| + | Deep Lord TROPrototypes.jpg|RCL-Z1M ''Deep Lord'' MilitiaMech from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]'' | + | * ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Vega]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 21:41, 1 November 2023
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| Dig Lord | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Achernar BattleMechs
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| Use | Mining |
| Model | RCL-4 |
| Class | Heavy |
| Introduced | 3057 |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
| Mass | 65 tons |
| Chassis | Dorwinion Industrial 65T |
| Armor | Nashan LD (Commercial) |
| Engine | 195-rated fuel cell engine |
| Communications System | Achernar Electronics GEO-11 |
| Targeting Tracking System | None |
| Heat Sinks | 3 single |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 599[1][2] |
Contents
Description and History[edit]
The Dig Lord is a heavy-class mining IndustrialMech which was created by Achernar BattleMechs in 3057. The design was based on an older early Star League Era design known as the Dig King. The design was produced uninterrupted until the FedCom Civil War, when Archon-Princess Katrina Steiner-Davion required the company to produce more military models. Achernar stopped production for a period of two years, but never retooled the line, allowing the design to continue production until the Jihad, in 3077 when coalition forces damaged the main Achernar factory. However, a second production line on Canopus IV in Magistracy of Canopus remained operational.[3][4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Dig Lord is equipped with a Rock Cutter in its right arm actuator, a Mining Drill in its left arm. The 'Mech has four Fluid Guns with ten tons of liquid storage for them. The design is also equipped with an extended fuel tank for prolonged use in the field. The 'Mech is protected by 8 tons of Heavy Industrial armor to protect it from the hazards of mining and other concerns. Powering the 'Mech is a 195-rated fuel cell engine, giving it power to move at a stately pace, while the engine is fed by an Extended Fuel Tank in the center torso.[3][5]
Cargo[edit]
None
Variants[edit]
- RCL-4M MiningMech MOD
- Developed in the Dark Age, this armed variant of the Dig Lord was used extensively on Vega during the Republic of the Sphere era by warlords and criminal elements. It removed the Fluid Guns and their storage bays from the torso and replaced them with a single Autocannon/10 and SRM 4 missile pack. Each weapon was provided with two tons of ammunition. Though they looked like a BattleMech, these modified Dig Lords often fell quickly to their purpose-built cousins. BV (2.0) = 706[6][7]
- RCL-4M-B MiningMech MOD
- This Dark Age variant carries four heavy machine guns, an Autocannon/5, and two SRM 4 missile packs, removing all mining equipment beyond the drill to make room. Three extra heat sinks allow for more continuous use of its array of weapons. BV (2.0) = 699[8]
- RCL-Z1 Armed MiningMech
- Developed in the Calderon Protectorate to augment their thin defense forces, the Dig Lord Armed MiningMech is protected by eight tons of Heavy Industrial Armor. It also removes the traditional equipment used in the Dig Lord and replaces it with a single MML-5 with two tons of ammunition, a Heavy Rifle mounted in a BattleMech Turret on the left torso, and a Medium Vibroblade in the right arm. The vibroblade is made more deadly with the addition of an Actuator Enhancement System. This 'Mech isn't intended to face dedicated BattleMech forces, but instead support vehicles and infantry against lighter units. BV (2.0) = 698[9][10]
- RCL-Z1M Deep Lord MilitiaMech
- Produced by Bristol SalvageWorks in the Magistracy of Canopus, the Deep Lord is a Dig Lord that has been refitted with weapons and armor to supplement regular military forces. The treads, rock cutter, mining drill, and fluid guns have been removed and replaced with a Mace and an SRM-6 launcher in the torso. Additional firepower comes from the Heavy Rifle carried in a BattleMech Turret on the left torso. Though protected by eight tons of Heavy Industrial Armor, the Deep Lord will not last long on the modern battlefield as it's slow, poorly armed, and lacks an ejection seat. However it is likely to drive off bandits and pirates while simultaneously being one of the cheapest units on the battlefield. For that reason it has been sold to many small mercenary commands, city-states, and corporations working in the Periphery. BV (2.0) = 715[11]
Design Quirks[edit]
The RCL-4 Dig Lord has the following Design Quirks:[12]
The RCL-Z1 Dig Lord variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[9]
Related Designs[edit]
- Dig King - Light-class MiningMech that the Dig Lord is based on.
- Burrower and Ground Pounder: Low-tech Dig Lord and Dig King imitators.
Notes[edit]
- Errata: Revision edition of Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex lists the Dig Lord as having a 210-rated fuel cell engine; however, CGL confirmed that this is incorrect, clarified as a recognized mistake and the unit does have a 195-rated Fuel Cell Power Plant.[14]
Gallery[edit]
RCL-Z1 Dig Lord Armed MiningMech from XTRO:Periphery
RCL-Z1M Deep Lord MilitiaMech from TRO:Prototypes
References[edit]
- ↑ Dark Age Turning Points: Vega, p. 25: Old BV was 607, RSVA I&E revised this number.
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 92: RCL-4 Dig Lord MiningMech - "Current Battle Value for Dig Lord.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, pp. 214–215: "Dig Lord Profile"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 220
- ↑ Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons, p. 92: RCL-4 Dig Lord MiningMech - "Stats from Record Sheet for RCL-4L".
- ↑ Dark Age Turning Points: Vega, p. 26
- ↑ MUL Profile for RCL-4L Dig Lord MiningMech MOD - BV2, Alpha Strike Card, and Era it was introduced.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 124: "Dig Lord RCL-4M-B MiningMech MOD"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery, p. 6: Experimental Armed Dig Lord with prototype weapons.
- ↑ MUL Profile for RCL-Z1 Armed MiningMech - Includes Introduction year, Alpha Strike Card, and Battle Value.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 125
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 220: "Dig Lord Profile"
- ↑ As per official errata published here
- ↑ The Official BattleTech Forums Errata Thread - Notes Dig Lord's actual Fuel Cell engine type is 195 - 3/22/2015.