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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''PEX-2B Gorilla''' is a Industrial Exoskeleton which was designed as modest cost civilian exoskeleton. The suit was created during the mid-31st Century when [[Star League]] technology became available again. With the introduction of the [[Battle Armor]], Star Corp used newly regained | + | The '''PEX-2B Gorilla''' is a Industrial Exoskeleton which was designed as a modest-cost civilian exoskeleton. The suit was created during the mid-31st Century when [[Star League]] technology became available again. With the introduction of the [[Battle Armor]], Star Corp used newly regained Star League technology to produce the exoskeleton.<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 190, "Gorilla/Salrilla" - Profile on Gorilla.</ref> |
− | Aimed at smaller companies which wouldn't normally to be able purchase high-end Exoskeletons, StarCorp's gambit paid off. Tens of thousands of the suit have been sold across the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]]. It | + | Aimed at smaller companies which wouldn't normally to be able purchase high-end Exoskeletons, StarCorp's gambit paid off. Tens of thousands of the suit have been sold across the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]]. It has been particularly popular with the construction trades.<ref name=TROVA/> |
Between [[3068]] and [[3069]], sales of the Gorilla spiked in the [[Arc-Royal Theater]]. Later investigation found that the survivors of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] were buying large numbers of the Gorilla and using them on [[Outreach]].<ref>''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'', p. 180</ref> | Between [[3068]] and [[3069]], sales of the Gorilla spiked in the [[Arc-Royal Theater]]. Later investigation found that the survivors of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] were buying large numbers of the Gorilla and using them on [[Outreach]].<ref>''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'', p. 180</ref> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | The exoskeleton has been equipped with a Standard and [[Salvage Arm]] manipulators. The suit has been fitted out a [[Searchlight|searchlight]] and [[Cutting Torch|cutting torch]] mounted on the body. It is protected with only 50 kilograms of standard armor. With its at minimum speed of 10 kph, the suit is unsuited for battlefield salvage jobs.<ref name=TROVA/> | + | The exoskeleton has been equipped with a Standard and [[Salvage Arm]] manipulators. The suit has been fitted out with a [[Searchlight|searchlight]] and [[Cutting Torch|cutting torch]] mounted on the body. It is protected with only 50 kilograms of standard armor. With its at minimum speed of 10 kph, the suit is unsuited for battlefield salvage jobs.<ref name=TROVA/> |
The Gorilla has equipment rating of D/X-X-C/C.<ref name=TROVA/> | The Gorilla has equipment rating of D/X-X-C/C.<ref name=TROVA/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | *[[Salrilla|PEX-2F Salrilla]] - A off-shoot of the Gorilla, this | + | *[[Salrilla|PEX-2F Salrilla]] - A off-shoot of the Gorilla, this model is specialized in salvage work.<ref name=TROVA/> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== |
Revision as of 09:30, 17 February 2014
PEX-2B Gorilla | |
Production information | |
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Manufacturer | StarCorp Industries |
Use | General Labor |
Weight Class | Exoskeleton |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Cost | ??? C-bills |
Introduced | Mid-31st Century |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 400 kg. kg |
Top Speed | 10 km/h |
Armament |
None |
Armor Type | Standard |
BV (1.0) | ??? |
BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
The PEX-2B Gorilla is a Industrial Exoskeleton which was designed as a modest-cost civilian exoskeleton. The suit was created during the mid-31st Century when Star League technology became available again. With the introduction of the Battle Armor, Star Corp used newly regained Star League technology to produce the exoskeleton.[1]
Aimed at smaller companies which wouldn't normally to be able purchase high-end Exoskeletons, StarCorp's gambit paid off. Tens of thousands of the suit have been sold across the Inner Sphere and Periphery. It has been particularly popular with the construction trades.[1]
Between 3068 and 3069, sales of the Gorilla spiked in the Arc-Royal Theater. Later investigation found that the survivors of Wolf's Dragoons were buying large numbers of the Gorilla and using them on Outreach.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
The exoskeleton has been equipped with a Standard and Salvage Arm manipulators. The suit has been fitted out with a searchlight and cutting torch mounted on the body. It is protected with only 50 kilograms of standard armor. With its at minimum speed of 10 kph, the suit is unsuited for battlefield salvage jobs.[1]
The Gorilla has equipment rating of D/X-X-C/C.[1]
Variants
- PEX-2F Salrilla - A off-shoot of the Gorilla, this model is specialized in salvage work.[1]
Notes
As of this writing, there are no published record sheets for this exoskeleton.