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Line 1: − {{InfoBoxBattleMech + {{InfoBoxIndMech − | image = Harvester Ant.jpg + | image = [[File:Harvester Ant.jpg|191px]] − | name = ''Harvester Ant'' + | Name = KIC-3 Harvest Ant − | manufacturer = [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]] + | Manufacturer = [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]] − | model = KIC-3+ | Use = Farming, Bulk Crop Collector − | Use = Farming + | Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Tournment Legal) − ----+ | Cost = ??? − Bulk Crop Collector + | Introduced = [[Star League era]]<ref>Article does not specify actual year, only in ''Golden Era'' of the original Star League</ref> − |Tech Base =Inner Sphere + | Mass = 20 Tons − |mech type =IndustrialMech + | Engine = 60 [[ICE|Internal Combustion Engine]] − |feet=2+ | Max Speed = 50 Kph − | cost = + | Armament = None − | introduced = [[Star League era]]<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 43: Harvest Ant KIC-3 - Standard Model RS Intro Era is Star League Era.</ref> + | Heat Sinks = None − | mass = 20 + | Armor = [[Commercial Armor]] (BAR 5) − | engine = [[Leenex 60 ICE|Leenex 60]] [[internal combustion engine]] + | Equipment = 2 x [[Combine]] − | comsys = [[Basix 100]] + | BV (1.0) = ??? − | T&T = None + | BV (2.0) = ??? − | speed = 50 − | armament = − | heat sinks = None − | armor = [[StarSlab/Comercial]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[BAR|BAR 5]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> − | Equipment = 2x [[Combine (Equipment)|Combine]] − | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 143<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 43: Harvest Ant KIC-3 - Standard Model's BV2 included in Record Sheet.</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4265/harvester-ant-kic-3-agromech MUL Profile for the ''Harvester Ant'' standard version - BV2.]</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Harvester Ant''''' is a [[Quad 'Mech|Quad]] [[IndustrialMech]] originally designed for the use of farmers and colonists during the golden era of the [[Star League]]. It was built by [[Kong Interstellar Corporation|Kong Interstellar]] of [[Connaught]] starting in [[2650]], where the IndustrialMech became a successful model for the company. Production continued until the daunting years of the [[Succession Wars]], when Kong's manufacturing abilities were wrecked. Many 'Mechs of this design fell into disrepair, a majority being stripped to repair [[BattleMech]]s.<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', pp. 204–205: "''Harvester Ant'' Profile"</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 204</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4265/harvester-ant-kic-3-agromech MUL Profile for the ''Harvester Ant'' standard version - Introduction Year listed.]</ref> + The ''Harvester Ant'' is an Industrial [[Quad 'Mech]] originally designed for the use of farmers and colonists during the golden era of the [[Star League]]. It was built by Kong Interstellar of [[Connaught]], where the Industrial 'Mech became a successful model for the company. Production continued until the daunting years of the Succession Wars, when Kong's manufacturing abilities were wrecked. Many 'Mechs of this design fell into disrepair, a majority being stripped to repair [[BattleMech]]s. − The design was returned to production in [[3058]] when a new factory was constructed. During the brief [[Second Star League]] period, sales of the ''Harvester Ant'' began to rise, however the [[FCCW|civil wars]] that dominated the [[3060]]s lowered the demand for this 'Mech design.<ref name=TROVA/> + The design was returned to production in [[3058]] when a new factory was constructed. During the brief Second Star League period, sales of the Harvester Ant began to rise, however the Civil War that dominated the 3060s lowered the demand for this 'Mech design. − Some forces desperate for defense modify their ''Harvester Ants'' to mount weaponry. Though not effective against most dedicated combat units, these armed IndustrialMechs can effectively engage conventional [[infantry]] and [[Combat Vehicle#Light|light armor]].+ ==Capacities== + The ''Harvester Ant'' is a simple design used to collect bulk crops (example: grains, corn) using two Combines heads mounted front of its front leg [[actuator|actuators]]. The 'Mech was designed with colony uses in mind, with intentional inclusion of the flexible Leenax engine. This engine allows the 'Mech to run on any combustible fuel available during the early stages of colonization. It is noted for being an easily controlled design, especially for less experienced drivers/pilots available on a new colony world. Its quad design allows the Ant to easily traverse difficult terrain. − ==Weapons and Equipment==+ The design is protected by two tons of commercial Star Slab armor, which has been shown to be too weak for combat situations. − The standard KIC-3 ''Harvester Ant'' is a simple design used to collect bulk crops using two [[Combine (Equipment)|combine heads]] mounted on its front leg [[actuator]]s, and can carry the harvested goods in a two ton cargo bay.<ref name=TROVA/>. The 'Mech was designed with colony uses in mind, with intentional inclusion of the flexible [[Leenex (Engines)|Leenex]] engine. This engine allows the 'Mech to run on any combustible fuel available during the early stages of colonization. It is noted for being an easily controlled design, especially for less experienced pilots available on a new colony world, and its quad design allows the ''Harvester Ant'' to easily traverse difficult terrain.<ref name=TROVA/> − The design is protected by two tons of [[StarSlab-3]] [[commercial armor]], which has been shown to be too weak for combat situations.<ref name=TROVA/> + ==Cargo== + The 'Mech has a two ton cargo capacity. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; KIM-3M MOD : Introduced during the [[Succession Wars]] era in year [[2801]], this variant of the ''Harvester Ant'' removes the [[Combine (Equipment)|combines]] and replaces them with a pair of [[machine gun]]s in each torso, fed by a half ton of ammunition in each torso as well. To deter heavier units, the center torso mounts an [[SRM-2]] launcher with a ton of ammunition. A pair of [[single heat sink]]s disperse the SRM heat. BV (2.0) = 127<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 63</ref><ref name=trovar229>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 229</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4265/harvester-ant-kic-3-agromech MUL Profile for the ''Harvester Ant'' (MG) version - BV2 and Introduction Year.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 44: Harvest Ant KIC-3M MOD - Machine Gun version of the ''Harvester Ant'' includes BV2 and same stats as Operation Klondike.</ref>+ Some forces desperate for defense have modified their ''Harvester Ants'' to mount weaponry. Though not effective against most dedicated combat units, these armed IndustrialMechs can effectively engage conventional infantry and light armor. − *; KIM-3M-B MOD : This variant mounts an [[LRM-5]] in each torso and was introduced in [[2801]] during the early [[Succession Wars]]. Acting in a fire support role, it provides long-range firepower for other units. Its launchers are fed from a single center torso mounted ammunition bay. A pair of [[single heat sink]]s disperse the heat from the LRMs. BV (2.0) = 214<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 64</ref><ref name=trovar229/><ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 45: Harvest Ant KIC-3M-B MOD - KIC-3M-B's BV2 included in Record Sheet and matches the earlier rendition in Record Sheets: Operation Klondike.</ref> + * '''Machine Gun''' - This variant of the ''Harvester Ant'' removes the combines and replaces them with a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s in each torso. A half ton of ammunition is provided in each torso as well. To deter heavier units, the center torso mounts an [[SRM-2]] launcher with a ton of ammunition. A pair of heat sinks disperse the SRM heat. BV (2.0) = 127<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 63</ref> − ==Design Quirks==+ * '''LRM Carrier''' - This version mounts an [[LRM-5]] in each torso. These are fed from a single center torso mounted ammunition bay. A pair of heat sinks disperse the heat from the LRMs. BV (2.0) = 214<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 64</ref> − The KIC-3 ''Harvester Ant'' version features the following [[Design Quirks]]: − * [[Easy to Maintain]] − * [[Easy to Pilot]] − * [[Stable]] − * [[Poor Performance]] − − ==Notes== − * ''Harvester Ant'' MODs were first featured in Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, as units used by the [[Pentagon Powers]] during the [[Pentagon Civil War]] among mini-factions of the [[Pentagon Cluster]], what would become Clan space. The later revised version of Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex and Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs and Exoskeletons would republish these variants and the base model. It unclear how the Inner Sphere managed to duplicate these modifications due to complete separated nature of these two separate regions. Both introduction years for the MODs are the start of the conflict with Pentagon Powers and the creation of the Clans of Kerensky. ==References== ==References== Line 56:
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| − | | image = Harvester Ant.jpg | + | | image = [[File:Harvester Ant.jpg|191px]] |
| − | | | + | | Name = KIC-3 Harvest Ant |
| − | | | + | | Manufacturer = [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]] |
| − | + | | Use = Farming, Bulk Crop Collector | |
| − | | Use = Farming | + | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Tournment Legal) |
| − | + | | Cost = ??? | |
| − | Bulk Crop Collector | + | | Introduced = [[Star League era]]<ref>Article does not specify actual year, only in ''Golden Era'' of the original Star League</ref> |
| − | |Tech Base =Inner Sphere | + | | Mass = 20 Tons |
| − | | | + | | Engine = 60 [[ICE|Internal Combustion Engine]] |
| − | + | | Max Speed = 50 Kph | |
| − | + | | Armament = None | |
| − | | | + | | Heat Sinks = None |
| − | | | + | | Armor = [[Commercial Armor]] (BAR 5) |
| − | | | + | | Equipment = 2 x [[Combine]] |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The | + | The ''Harvester Ant'' is an Industrial [[Quad 'Mech]] originally designed for the use of farmers and colonists during the golden era of the [[Star League]]. It was built by Kong Interstellar of [[Connaught]], where the Industrial 'Mech became a successful model for the company. Production continued until the daunting years of the Succession Wars, when Kong's manufacturing abilities were wrecked. Many 'Mechs of this design fell into disrepair, a majority being stripped to repair [[BattleMech]]s. |
| − | The design was returned to production in [[3058]] when a new factory was constructed. During the brief | + | The design was returned to production in [[3058]] when a new factory was constructed. During the brief Second Star League period, sales of the Harvester Ant began to rise, however the Civil War that dominated the 3060s lowered the demand for this 'Mech design. |
| − | + | ==Capacities== | |
| + | The ''Harvester Ant'' is a simple design used to collect bulk crops (example: grains, corn) using two Combines heads mounted front of its front leg [[actuator|actuators]]. The 'Mech was designed with colony uses in mind, with intentional inclusion of the flexible Leenax engine. This engine allows the 'Mech to run on any combustible fuel available during the early stages of colonization. It is noted for being an easily controlled design, especially for less experienced drivers/pilots available on a new colony world. Its quad design allows the Ant to easily traverse difficult terrain. | ||
| − | + | The design is protected by two tons of commercial Star Slab armor, which has been shown to be too weak for combat situations. | |
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| − | The | + | ==Cargo== |
| + | The 'Mech has a two ton cargo capacity. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | Some forces desperate for defense have modified their ''Harvester Ants'' to mount weaponry. Though not effective against most dedicated combat units, these armed IndustrialMechs can effectively engage conventional infantry and light armor. | |
| − | * | + | * '''Machine Gun''' - This variant of the ''Harvester Ant'' removes the combines and replaces them with a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s in each torso. A half ton of ammunition is provided in each torso as well. To deter heavier units, the center torso mounts an [[SRM-2]] launcher with a ton of ammunition. A pair of heat sinks disperse the SRM heat. BV (2.0) = 127<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 63</ref> |
| − | + | * '''LRM Carrier''' - This version mounts an [[LRM-5]] in each torso. These are fed from a single center torso mounted ammunition bay. A pair of heat sinks disperse the heat from the LRMs. BV (2.0) = 214<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 64</ref> | |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * | + | *[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]] pages 204-205 |
| − | * | + | *[[Historical: Operation Klondike]] |
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| − | + | [[Category:Industrial 'Mechs]] | |