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Line 1: − {{Update Needed|[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29]]}} {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle − | image = Browning Mobile HQ RGilClan v29.jpg + | image = MobileHQ.JPG | name = Mobile HQ | name = Mobile HQ | manufacturer = [[Star League Defense Industries]] | manufacturer = [[Star League Defense Industries]] Line 10:
Line 9: | cost = 392,812 C-bills | cost = 392,812 C-bills | mass = 25 Tons | mass = 25 Tons − | armor = [[StarSlab/4]] + | armor = StarSlab/4 Standard Armor − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | engine = [[Omni 130]] | engine = [[Omni 130]] | comsys = [[TharHes HQ CommSet]] | comsys = [[TharHes HQ CommSet]] | T&T = [[Diplan-IX SideSweeper]] | T&T = [[Diplan-IX SideSweeper]] + | heat sinks = 10 | speed = 97 | speed = 97 | Crew = 2 | Crew = 2 − | armament = 1x [[medium laser]] + | armament = [[Medium Laser|Defiance B3M Medium Laser]] | BV (1.0) = 149 | BV (1.0) = 149 | BV (2.0) = 319 | BV (2.0) = 319 Line 23:
Line 22: ==Description== ==Description== − '''Mobile Headquarters''' vehicles were first developed by Star League Defense Industries of [[Terra|Mars]] for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. These vehicles were utilized for large scale planetary operations, compiling data reported in by various means to coordinate their assigned forces during operations.<ref name=TRO3039p32>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 32-33 "Mobile HQ"</ref> + '''Mobile Headquarter''' vehicles were first developed by Star League Defense Industries of [[Terra|Mars]] for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. These vehicles were utilized for large scale planetary operations, compiling data reported in by various means to coordinate their assigned forces during operations.<ref name=TRO3039p32>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 32-33 "Mobile HQ"</ref> Since the destruction of the Mobile HQ's manufacturing plant in [[2767]] during the [[Amaris Coup]], the vehicle's numbers have declined. With the lack of replacement parts and the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]' brutal fighting, the vehicle's equipment became irreplaceable. Mobile HQs were prime targets for capture or destruction, and those that survived often suffered damage to their equipment. By the time of the early [[thirty-first century]], many of the few Mobile HQs still remaining in service to the [[Great Houses]] are only partially operational, with most of the equipment replaced by more conventional means of tracking and coordinating forces. Some vehicles were gutted of their remaining functional equipment, which was installed in smaller [[Command Van|command vans]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'' page 34 - Mobile HQ - Remaining functional equipment shifted to smaller vehicles.</ref> Despite the drop in capability, these remaining Mobile HQs are still prized by military organizations, with many commands attempting to capture them intact when the opportunity arises. When [[Wolf's Dragoons]] first appeared in the Inner Sphere, they were notable for possessing five seemingly brand new and fully operational Mobile HQs.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> Since the destruction of the Mobile HQ's manufacturing plant in [[2767]] during the [[Amaris Coup]], the vehicle's numbers have declined. With the lack of replacement parts and the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]' brutal fighting, the vehicle's equipment became irreplaceable. Mobile HQs were prime targets for capture or destruction, and those that survived often suffered damage to their equipment. By the time of the early [[thirty-first century]], many of the few Mobile HQs still remaining in service to the [[Great Houses]] are only partially operational, with most of the equipment replaced by more conventional means of tracking and coordinating forces. Some vehicles were gutted of their remaining functional equipment, which was installed in smaller [[Command Van|command vans]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'' page 34 - Mobile HQ - Remaining functional equipment shifted to smaller vehicles.</ref> Despite the drop in capability, these remaining Mobile HQs are still prized by military organizations, with many commands attempting to capture them intact when the opportunity arises. When [[Wolf's Dragoons]] first appeared in the Inner Sphere, they were notable for possessing five seemingly brand new and fully operational Mobile HQs.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> Line 30:
Line 29: ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The Mobile Headquarters is armed with a single turret-mounted [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]] for self-defense purposes. It also has a half-ton of cargo space.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> + The Mobile Headquarters is armed with a single turret-mounted [[medium laser]] for self-defense purposes. It also has a half-ton of cargo space.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> When fully operational, a Mobile HQ is equipped with a large computer-generated holographic map table, tied into a sophisticated battle computer and advanced communications gear. Information from orbiting spacecraft and field reports is gathered and projected as a three-dimensional image on the map table with enough detail to show individual troop members. This data can also be fed into the computer, which predicts future movements and offers suggestions to the commander. The communications gear is staffed by three officers, able to receive and dispatch orders through heavy electronic jamming. Communication is achieved through a roof mounted collapsible antenna, capable of contacting even distant [[JumpShips]], and a second directional antenna which doubles as side-look radar. The Mobile HQ's [[Communications Equipment|communications gear]] weighs in at 7 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> When fully operational, a Mobile HQ is equipped with a large computer-generated holographic map table, tied into a sophisticated battle computer and advanced communications gear. Information from orbiting spacecraft and field reports is gathered and projected as a three-dimensional image on the map table with enough detail to show individual troop members. This data can also be fed into the computer, which predicts future movements and offers suggestions to the commander. The communications gear is staffed by three officers, able to receive and dispatch orders through heavy electronic jamming. Communication is achieved through a roof mounted collapsible antenna, capable of contacting even distant [[JumpShips]], and a second directional antenna which doubles as side-look radar. The Mobile HQ's [[Communications Equipment|communications gear]] weighs in at 7 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; LRM : This [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars era]] variant/refit is commonly found among forces of the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Capellan Confederation]]. This variant removes the medium laser and replaces it with an [[LRM 10]] launcher with a ton of ammunition. The vehicle's communication gear is reduced to 2 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> BV (2.0) = 402 + *; LRM : This [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars era]] variant/refit is commonly found among forces of the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Capellan Confederation]]. This variant removes the Medium Laser and replaces it with an [[LRM 10]] launcher with a ton of ammunition. The vehicle's communication gear is reduced to 2 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> BV (2.0) = 402 − *; Large Laser : Another Succession Wars era variant where the medium laser is exchanged for a [[Large Laser]]. The vehicle's communication gear is reduced to 3 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> BV (2.0) = 436 + *; Large Laser : Another Succession Wars era variant where the Medium Laser is exchanged for a [[Large Laser]]. The vehicle's communication gear is reduced to 3 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> BV (2.0) = 436 − *; Internal combustion engine : The loss of technology during the Succession Wars led to many mobile headquarters giving up their Omni fusion engines to [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMechs]] in exchange for [[internal combustion engine]]s. This variant also has to carry a [[Power Amplifier|power amplifier]] and generators to allow its Laser and communications equipment to function.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> + *; Internal combustion engine : The loss of technology during the Succession Wars led to many mobile headquarters giving up their Omni fusion engines to light [[BattleMechs]] in exchange for [[internal combustion engine]]s. This variant also has to carry a [[Power Amplifier|power amplifier]] and generators to allow its Laser and communications equipment to function.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> − − *; Browning Mobile HQ: An alternative to the original SLDF configuration and lacking the full communication suite this variant was a common sight among [[Republic of the Sphere]] forces and has started to be seen in [[AFFS]] service as a result of [[First Prince]][[Julian Davion]] re-equipping forces with old Republic arms<ref>'Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29' p.4 </ref>. This mobile HQ unit retains 4 tons of communication equipment. It also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] and an [[Anti-Missile System]] with a single ton of [[CASE]] protected ammunition.BV(2.0) = 365<ref>'Recognition Guide:ilClan, vol. 29' p. 5</ref> ==Related Vehicles== ==Related Vehicles== Line 51:
Line 48: ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − MobileHQ.JPG|Original Mobile Headquarters from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' + Image:MobileHQ.JPG|Original ''Mobile Headquarter'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' − Browning Mobile HQ RGilClan v29.jpg|Browning Mobile Headquarters from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29|RG:iClan vol. 29]]'' </gallery> </gallery>
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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
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| name = Mobile HQ | | name = Mobile HQ | ||
| manufacturer = [[Star League Defense Industries]] | | manufacturer = [[Star League Defense Industries]] | ||
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| cost = 392,812 C-bills | | cost = 392,812 C-bills | ||
| mass = 25 Tons | | mass = 25 Tons | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = StarSlab/4 Standard Armor |
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| engine = [[Omni 130]] | | engine = [[Omni 130]] | ||
| comsys = [[TharHes HQ CommSet]] | | comsys = [[TharHes HQ CommSet]] | ||
| T&T = [[Diplan-IX SideSweeper]] | | T&T = [[Diplan-IX SideSweeper]] | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 10 | ||
| speed = 97 | | speed = 97 | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = [[Medium Laser|Defiance B3M Medium Laser]] |
| BV (1.0) = 149 | | BV (1.0) = 149 | ||
| BV (2.0) = 319 | | BV (2.0) = 319 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''Mobile | + | '''Mobile Headquarter''' vehicles were first developed by Star League Defense Industries of [[Terra|Mars]] for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. These vehicles were utilized for large scale planetary operations, compiling data reported in by various means to coordinate their assigned forces during operations.<ref name=TRO3039p32>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 32-33 "Mobile HQ"</ref> |
Since the destruction of the Mobile HQ's manufacturing plant in [[2767]] during the [[Amaris Coup]], the vehicle's numbers have declined. With the lack of replacement parts and the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]' brutal fighting, the vehicle's equipment became irreplaceable. Mobile HQs were prime targets for capture or destruction, and those that survived often suffered damage to their equipment. By the time of the early [[thirty-first century]], many of the few Mobile HQs still remaining in service to the [[Great Houses]] are only partially operational, with most of the equipment replaced by more conventional means of tracking and coordinating forces. Some vehicles were gutted of their remaining functional equipment, which was installed in smaller [[Command Van|command vans]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'' page 34 - Mobile HQ - Remaining functional equipment shifted to smaller vehicles.</ref> Despite the drop in capability, these remaining Mobile HQs are still prized by military organizations, with many commands attempting to capture them intact when the opportunity arises. When [[Wolf's Dragoons]] first appeared in the Inner Sphere, they were notable for possessing five seemingly brand new and fully operational Mobile HQs.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> | Since the destruction of the Mobile HQ's manufacturing plant in [[2767]] during the [[Amaris Coup]], the vehicle's numbers have declined. With the lack of replacement parts and the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]' brutal fighting, the vehicle's equipment became irreplaceable. Mobile HQs were prime targets for capture or destruction, and those that survived often suffered damage to their equipment. By the time of the early [[thirty-first century]], many of the few Mobile HQs still remaining in service to the [[Great Houses]] are only partially operational, with most of the equipment replaced by more conventional means of tracking and coordinating forces. Some vehicles were gutted of their remaining functional equipment, which was installed in smaller [[Command Van|command vans]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'' page 34 - Mobile HQ - Remaining functional equipment shifted to smaller vehicles.</ref> Despite the drop in capability, these remaining Mobile HQs are still prized by military organizations, with many commands attempting to capture them intact when the opportunity arises. When [[Wolf's Dragoons]] first appeared in the Inner Sphere, they were notable for possessing five seemingly brand new and fully operational Mobile HQs.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> | ||
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Mobile Headquarters is armed with a single turret-mounted | + | The Mobile Headquarters is armed with a single turret-mounted [[medium laser]] for self-defense purposes. It also has a half-ton of cargo space.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> |
When fully operational, a Mobile HQ is equipped with a large computer-generated holographic map table, tied into a sophisticated battle computer and advanced communications gear. Information from orbiting spacecraft and field reports is gathered and projected as a three-dimensional image on the map table with enough detail to show individual troop members. This data can also be fed into the computer, which predicts future movements and offers suggestions to the commander. The communications gear is staffed by three officers, able to receive and dispatch orders through heavy electronic jamming. Communication is achieved through a roof mounted collapsible antenna, capable of contacting even distant [[JumpShips]], and a second directional antenna which doubles as side-look radar. The Mobile HQ's [[Communications Equipment|communications gear]] weighs in at 7 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> | When fully operational, a Mobile HQ is equipped with a large computer-generated holographic map table, tied into a sophisticated battle computer and advanced communications gear. Information from orbiting spacecraft and field reports is gathered and projected as a three-dimensional image on the map table with enough detail to show individual troop members. This data can also be fed into the computer, which predicts future movements and offers suggestions to the commander. The communications gear is staffed by three officers, able to receive and dispatch orders through heavy electronic jamming. Communication is achieved through a roof mounted collapsible antenna, capable of contacting even distant [[JumpShips]], and a second directional antenna which doubles as side-look radar. The Mobile HQ's [[Communications Equipment|communications gear]] weighs in at 7 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; LRM : This [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars era]] variant/refit is commonly found among forces of the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Capellan Confederation]]. This variant removes the | + | *; LRM : This [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars era]] variant/refit is commonly found among forces of the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Capellan Confederation]]. This variant removes the Medium Laser and replaces it with an [[LRM 10]] launcher with a ton of ammunition. The vehicle's communication gear is reduced to 2 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> BV (2.0) = 402 |
| − | *; Large Laser : Another Succession Wars era variant where the | + | *; Large Laser : Another Succession Wars era variant where the Medium Laser is exchanged for a [[Large Laser]]. The vehicle's communication gear is reduced to 3 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> BV (2.0) = 436 |
| − | *; Internal combustion engine : The loss of technology during the Succession Wars led to many mobile headquarters giving up their Omni fusion engines to | + | *; Internal combustion engine : The loss of technology during the Succession Wars led to many mobile headquarters giving up their Omni fusion engines to light [[BattleMechs]] in exchange for [[internal combustion engine]]s. This variant also has to carry a [[Power Amplifier|power amplifier]] and generators to allow its Laser and communications equipment to function.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> |
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==Related Vehicles== | ==Related Vehicles== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | MobileHQ.JPG|Original Mobile | + | Image:MobileHQ.JPG|Original ''Mobile Headquarter'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||