Roadrunner (Emerald Harrier)

This article is about the Republic of the Sphere design. For the apocryphal 'Mech, see Roadrunner.

Roadrunner (Emerald Harrier)
Production information
Manufacturer
Model	RD-1R
Class	Ultralight
Introduced	3112
Technical specifications
Mass	15 tons
Chassis	Endo Steel
Armor
Engine	210XL
Heat Sinks	10 Double Heat Sinks
Speed	210 km/h
Armament	2 x ER Medium Lasers
BV (2.0)	888

Description

The Roadrunner is the first completely Clan-tech design produced in the Inner Sphere. It sees extensive use in The Republic of the Sphere, particularly as a recon unit. The design was based on (and is functionally identical to) the Clan Jade Falcon Emerald Harrier, which saw limited action in the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone. Though the Emerald Harrier fell out of use somehow Clan Sea Fox received the plans. The Foxes sold them to the Republic of the Sphere, along with an agreement to provide technical support for the design.

Weapons and Equipment

The Roadrunner is equipped with a massive engine and a fifteen ton frame. This combination allows it to reach a top speed of 210 km/h, more than enough for recon and cavalry tactics. Each arm carries a single ER Medium Laser, allowing it to remain away from supply bases and making it a good deep raider. The main drawback to the Roadrunner is the limited armor. Carrying only one and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous Armor means that nearly any location can be breached by a single SRM strike.

Variants

No variants are known to exist.

Bibliography

• Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1