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Line 1: {{InfoBoxCorporation {{InfoBoxCorporation | image = ROBINSON STANDARD BATTLEWORKS.jpg | image = ROBINSON STANDARD BATTLEWORKS.jpg − | founded = + | Founded = − | dissolved = + | Dissolved = − | affiliation = [[Federated Suns]] + | Previous Names = − | previous_names = + | headquarters = [[Robinson]] − | headquarters = Tiberias<br>([[Robinson III]])<ref name=HB:HDp174>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 174: "Robinson Standard BattleWorks (RSBWI)"</ref> | leadership = [[CEO of Robinson Standard BattleWorks|CEO]] | leadership = [[CEO of Robinson Standard BattleWorks|CEO]] | products = [[BattleMech]]s | products = [[BattleMech]]s − | parent = + | Parent Corporation = − | divisions = + | Division = − | plants = }} }} − Located on the capital of the [[Draconis March]], '''Robinson Standard BattleWorks''' was a [[Federated Suns]]-based [[BattleMech]] manufacturer. + Located on the capital of the [[Draconis March]], '''Robinson Standard BattleWorks''' is a [[Federated Suns]] based [[BattleMech]] manufacturer. ==Overview== ==Overview== − Originally a minor equipment supplier, the company was one of many that was expanded and upgraded to BattleMech manufacture in the midst of the [[Clan Invasion]]. With [[First Prince of the Federated Suns|First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] stripping away front-line units from the Draconis March to fight the advancing [[Clans]], the First Prince responded to [[Duke of Robinson|Duke]] [[Aaron Sandoval (30th c.)|Aaron Sandoval]]'s demands for recompense by agreeing to share the financing for development and production of a brand new BattleMech to suit the needs of militia units of the March, the ''Watchman''. Building on this, RSB has expanded to manufacture other highly advanced designs in less than a decade.<ref name=HB:HDp174/> + Originally a minor equipment supplier, the company was one of many that was expanded and upgraded to BattleMech manufacture in the midst of the [[Clan Invasion]]. With [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] stripping away front-line units from the Draconis March to fight the advancing [[Clans]], the First Prince responded to Duke [[Aaron Sandoval (30th c.)|Aaron Sandoval]]'s demands for recompense by agreeing to share the financing for development and production of a brand new BattleMech to suit the needs of militia units of the March, the ''Watchman''. Building on this, RSB has expanded to manufacture other highly advanced designs in less than a decade.<ref name=HHD/> − Despite the company's increasing success, RSB is somewhat of a pariah within its own nation, virtually ignored by the [[AFFS]] [[AFFS#Department of the Quartermaster|Department of the Quartermaster]] and all but denied the support lavished by the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] on other manufacturers. The situation is so bad that RSB has increasingly turned to manufacturers outside the Federated Suns, such licensing 'Mech designs from [[Free Worlds League]] based [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]] and [[Extended-Range Laser]]s from the [[Outworlds Alliance]] based [[Lushann Industries Limited]], to access equipment other defense manufacturers take for granted.<ref name=HB:HDp174/> + Despite the company's increasing success, RSB is somewhat of a pariah within its own nation, virtually ignored by the [[AFFS]] [[AFFS#Department of the Quartermaster|Department of the Quartermaster]] and all but denied the support lavished by the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] on other manufacturers. The situation is so bad that RSB has increasingly turned to manufacturers outside the Federated Suns, such licensing 'Mech designs from [[Free Worlds League]] based [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]] and [[Extended-Range Laser]]s from the [[Outworlds Alliance]] based [[Lushann Industries Limited]], to access equipment other defense manufacturers take for granted.<ref name=HHD/> − Part of the reason for this is RSB's links to House Sandoval, while a publicly traded corporation they maintain a controlling interest in it, exercising near total control of its output, doling out production only to units who show loyalty to the Draconis March and its hatred of the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=HB:HDp174/> + Part of the reason for this is RSB's links to House Sandoval, while a publicly traded corporation they maintain a controlling interest in it, exercising near total control of its output, doling out production only to units who show loyalty to the Draconis March and its hatred of the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=HHD>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 174: "Robinson Standard BattleWorks Manufacturer Profile"</ref> − During the [[Jihad]] the factory took a great deal of damage. Many of the production lines were damaged, and by [[3079]] the factory could only produce the ''Argus'', ''Atlas'', and ''Sentry'' 'Mechs. Another line was available to refit ''Ostsols''. RSB was working to restore the ''Black Knight'' line next.<ref name=O:FSp23>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 23: "Robinson Standard BattleWorks"</ref> + During the [[Jihad]] the factory took a great deal of damage. Many of the production lines were damaged, and by [[3079]] the factory could only produce the ''Argus'', ''Atlas'', and ''Sentry'' 'Mechs. Another line was available to refit ''Ostsols''. RSB was working to restore the ''Black Knight'' line next.<ref name="OFS23"/> − By [[3085]], Robinson were attempting to capitalize on the new interest being shown in light cavalry BattleMechs. While the light class of BattleMechs had begun to wither in the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]] as heavier designs became more mobile, the need for whatever war matériel could be produced during the Jihad had resulted in light 'Mechs gaining more attention, aided by some notable successes. The net result of this was production of the [[Cuirass]].<ref name="TRO:3085Sp26">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 26: "Overview"</ref> + By [[3085]] Robinson were attempting to capitalize on the new interest being shown in light cavalry BattleMechs. While the light class of BattleMechs had begun to wither in the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]] as heavier designs became more mobile, the need for whatever war matériel could be produced during the Jihad had resulted in light 'Mechs gaining more attention, aided by some notable successes. The net result of this was production of the [[Cuirass]].<ref name="TRO:3085Sp26">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 26: "Overview"</ref> − Robinson was taken by the [[Draconis Combine]] in the [[3140]]s. In July [[3147]], the [[AFFS]] raided former Draconis March worlds held by the Combine. In support of these efforts, several workers took control of the ''Atlas'' production line on Robinson. The [[Eighth Sword of Light]] promptly destroyed the captured ''Atlas'' 'Mechs, and their supporting infantry swarmed through the plant, killing every worker they found. The plant lay idle until September, when new workers were shipped in from the Combine. Despite this change in staffing, the plant still suffered from occasional sabotage attempts.<ref name=SFp34>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 34: "The Dragon's Response"</ref> + Robinson was taken by the [[Draconis Combine]] in the [[3140]]s. In July [[3147]] the [[AFFS]] raided former Draconis March worlds held by the Combine. In support of these efforts, several workers took control of the ''Atlas'' production line on Robinson. The [[8th Sword of Light]] promptly destroyed the captured ''Atlas'' 'Mechs, and their supporting infantry swarmed through the plant, killing every worker they found. The plant lay idle until September, when new workers were shipped in from the Combine. Despite this change in staffing, the plant still suffered from occasional sabotage attempts.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 34</ref> − Robinson Standard BattleWorks was seized by the [[X Hastati Sentinels]], [[X Principes Guards]], and [[X Triarii Protectors]] in November [[3149]]. They fought the ''[[Ryuken-ni]]'' and Eighth Sword of Light, forcing both Combine regiments away.<ref name=SFp76>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 76: "The Heart of the Draconis March"</ref> + Robinson Standard BattleWorks was seized by the [[X Hastati Sentinels]], [[X Principes Guards]], and [[X Triarii Protectors]] in November [[3149]]. They fought the ''[[Ryuken-ni]]'' and Eighth Sword of Light, forcing both Combine regiments away.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 76</ref> + + ==Leadership== + In [[3067]] the company's CEO is Countess [[Bella Sandoval]].<ref name=HHD/> ==Manufacturing== ==Manufacturing== Line 34:
Line 35: ===Robinson=== ===Robinson=== {|class="wikitable" {|class="wikitable" − ! colspan="2" |Components produced on Robinson:<ref name=O:FSp23/><ref name=TRO3060-86>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 86: "Produced Sentry Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3055U30>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 30: "Produced Watchman Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3067-76>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 76: "Produced Argus Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3067-98>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 98: "Produced Sagittaire Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3085S-26>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 26: "Produced Cuirass 'Mech Components"</ref><ref name=TRO:3145FSp48>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 48: "Produced Atlas III Components"</ref> + ! colspan="2" |Components produced on Robinson:<ref name="OFS23">''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 23</ref><ref name=TRO3060-86>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 86: "Produced Sentry Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3055U30>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 30: "Produced Watchman Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3067-76>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 76: "Produced Argus Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3067-98>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 98: "Produced Sagittaire Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3085S-26>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 26: "Produced Cuirass 'Mech Components"</ref><ref name=TRO:3145FSp48>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 48: "Produced Atlas III Components"</ref> |- |- ! width="350pt" | Component ! width="350pt" | Component Line 44:
Line 45: | [[Medium BattleMech]] | [[Medium BattleMech]] |- |- − | [[Sentry|SNT-04 ''Sentry'']]<ref name=O:FSp23/><ref name=TRO3060-86/> + | [[Sentry|SNT-04 ''Sentry'']]<ref name="OFS23"/><ref name=TRO3060-86/> | Medium BattleMech | Medium BattleMech |- |- Line 50:
Line 51: | Medium BattleMech | Medium BattleMech |- |- − | [[Argus|AGS-4D ''Argus'']]<ref name=O:FSp23/><ref name=TRO3067-76/> + | [[Argus|AGS-4D ''Argus'']]<ref name="OFS23"/><ref name=TRO3067-76/> | [[Heavy BattleMech]] | [[Heavy BattleMech]] |- |- Line 71:
Line 72: | Heavy BattleMech | Heavy BattleMech |- |- − | [[Ostsol|OTL-6D ''Ostsol'']]<ref name=O:FSp23/><ref>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', p. 36</ref> + | [[Ostsol|OTL-6D ''Ostsol'']]<ref name="OFS23"/><ref>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', p. 36</ref> | Heavy BattleMech | Heavy BattleMech |- |- Line 77:
Line 78: | [[Assault BattleMech]] | [[Assault BattleMech]] |- |- − | [[Atlas (BattleMech)|''Atlas'']]<ref name=O:FSp23/> + | [[Atlas (BattleMech)|''Atlas'']]<ref name="OFS23"/> | Assault BattleMech | Assault BattleMech |- |-
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{{InfoBoxCorporation | {{InfoBoxCorporation | ||
| image = ROBINSON STANDARD BATTLEWORKS.jpg | | image = ROBINSON STANDARD BATTLEWORKS.jpg | ||
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| − | + | | headquarters = [[Robinson]] | |
| − | | headquarters = | ||
| leadership = [[CEO of Robinson Standard BattleWorks|CEO]] | | leadership = [[CEO of Robinson Standard BattleWorks|CEO]] | ||
| products = [[BattleMech]]s | | products = [[BattleMech]]s | ||
| − | | | + | | Parent Corporation = |
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}} | }} | ||
| − | Located on the capital of the [[Draconis March]], '''Robinson Standard BattleWorks''' | + | Located on the capital of the [[Draconis March]], '''Robinson Standard BattleWorks''' is a [[Federated Suns]] based [[BattleMech]] manufacturer. |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | Originally a minor equipment supplier, the company was one of many that was expanded and upgraded to BattleMech manufacture in the midst of the [[Clan Invasion]]. With [[ | + | Originally a minor equipment supplier, the company was one of many that was expanded and upgraded to BattleMech manufacture in the midst of the [[Clan Invasion]]. With [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]] stripping away front-line units from the Draconis March to fight the advancing [[Clans]], the First Prince responded to Duke [[Aaron Sandoval (30th c.)|Aaron Sandoval]]'s demands for recompense by agreeing to share the financing for development and production of a brand new BattleMech to suit the needs of militia units of the March, the ''Watchman''. Building on this, RSB has expanded to manufacture other highly advanced designs in less than a decade.<ref name=HHD/> |
| − | Despite the company's increasing success, RSB is somewhat of a pariah within its own nation, virtually ignored by the [[AFFS]] [[AFFS#Department of the Quartermaster|Department of the Quartermaster]] and all but denied the support lavished by the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] on other manufacturers. The situation is so bad that RSB has increasingly turned to manufacturers outside the Federated Suns, such licensing 'Mech designs from [[Free Worlds League]] based [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]] and [[Extended-Range Laser]]s from the [[Outworlds Alliance]] based [[Lushann Industries Limited]], to access equipment other defense manufacturers take for granted.<ref name= | + | Despite the company's increasing success, RSB is somewhat of a pariah within its own nation, virtually ignored by the [[AFFS]] [[AFFS#Department of the Quartermaster|Department of the Quartermaster]] and all but denied the support lavished by the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] on other manufacturers. The situation is so bad that RSB has increasingly turned to manufacturers outside the Federated Suns, such licensing 'Mech designs from [[Free Worlds League]] based [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]] and [[Extended-Range Laser]]s from the [[Outworlds Alliance]] based [[Lushann Industries Limited]], to access equipment other defense manufacturers take for granted.<ref name=HHD/> |
| − | Part of the reason for this is RSB's links to House Sandoval, while a publicly traded corporation they maintain a controlling interest in it, exercising near total control of its output, doling out production only to units who show loyalty to the Draconis March and its hatred of the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name= | + | Part of the reason for this is RSB's links to House Sandoval, while a publicly traded corporation they maintain a controlling interest in it, exercising near total control of its output, doling out production only to units who show loyalty to the Draconis March and its hatred of the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=HHD>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 174: "Robinson Standard BattleWorks Manufacturer Profile"</ref> |
| − | During the [[Jihad]] the factory took a great deal of damage. Many of the production lines were damaged, and by [[3079]] the factory could only produce the ''Argus'', ''Atlas'', and ''Sentry'' 'Mechs. Another line was available to refit ''Ostsols''. RSB was working to restore the ''Black Knight'' line next.<ref name= | + | During the [[Jihad]] the factory took a great deal of damage. Many of the production lines were damaged, and by [[3079]] the factory could only produce the ''Argus'', ''Atlas'', and ''Sentry'' 'Mechs. Another line was available to refit ''Ostsols''. RSB was working to restore the ''Black Knight'' line next.<ref name="OFS23"/> |
| − | By [[3085]] | + | By [[3085]] Robinson were attempting to capitalize on the new interest being shown in light cavalry BattleMechs. While the light class of BattleMechs had begun to wither in the wake of the [[Clan Invasion]] as heavier designs became more mobile, the need for whatever war matériel could be produced during the Jihad had resulted in light 'Mechs gaining more attention, aided by some notable successes. The net result of this was production of the [[Cuirass]].<ref name="TRO:3085Sp26">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 26: "Overview"</ref> |
| − | Robinson was taken by the [[Draconis Combine]] in the [[3140]]s. In July [[3147]] | + | Robinson was taken by the [[Draconis Combine]] in the [[3140]]s. In July [[3147]] the [[AFFS]] raided former Draconis March worlds held by the Combine. In support of these efforts, several workers took control of the ''Atlas'' production line on Robinson. The [[8th Sword of Light]] promptly destroyed the captured ''Atlas'' 'Mechs, and their supporting infantry swarmed through the plant, killing every worker they found. The plant lay idle until September, when new workers were shipped in from the Combine. Despite this change in staffing, the plant still suffered from occasional sabotage attempts.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 34</ref> |
| − | Robinson Standard BattleWorks was seized by the [[X Hastati Sentinels]], [[X Principes Guards]], and [[X Triarii Protectors]] in November [[3149]]. They fought the ''[[Ryuken-ni]]'' and Eighth Sword of Light, forcing both Combine regiments away.<ref | + | Robinson Standard BattleWorks was seized by the [[X Hastati Sentinels]], [[X Principes Guards]], and [[X Triarii Protectors]] in November [[3149]]. They fought the ''[[Ryuken-ni]]'' and Eighth Sword of Light, forcing both Combine regiments away.<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 76</ref> |
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| + | ==Leadership== | ||
| + | In [[3067]] the company's CEO is Countess [[Bella Sandoval]].<ref name=HHD/> | ||
==Manufacturing== | ==Manufacturing== | ||
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===Robinson=== | ===Robinson=== | ||
{|class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
| − | ! colspan="2" |Components produced on Robinson:<ref name= | + | ! colspan="2" |Components produced on Robinson:<ref name="OFS23">''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 23</ref><ref name=TRO3060-86>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 86: "Produced Sentry Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3055U30>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 30: "Produced Watchman Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3067-76>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 76: "Produced Argus Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3067-98>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 98: "Produced Sagittaire Components"</ref><ref name=TRO3085S-26>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 26: "Produced Cuirass 'Mech Components"</ref><ref name=TRO:3145FSp48>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 48: "Produced Atlas III Components"</ref> |
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| [[Medium BattleMech]] | | [[Medium BattleMech]] | ||
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| − | | [[Sentry|SNT-04 ''Sentry'']]<ref name= | + | | [[Sentry|SNT-04 ''Sentry'']]<ref name="OFS23"/><ref name=TRO3060-86/> |
| Medium BattleMech | | Medium BattleMech | ||
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| Medium BattleMech | | Medium BattleMech | ||
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| − | | [[Argus|AGS-4D ''Argus'']]<ref name= | + | | [[Argus|AGS-4D ''Argus'']]<ref name="OFS23"/><ref name=TRO3067-76/> |
| [[Heavy BattleMech]] | | [[Heavy BattleMech]] | ||
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| Heavy BattleMech | | Heavy BattleMech | ||
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| − | | [[Ostsol|OTL-6D ''Ostsol'']]<ref name= | + | | [[Ostsol|OTL-6D ''Ostsol'']]<ref name="OFS23"/><ref>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', p. 36</ref> |
| Heavy BattleMech | | Heavy BattleMech | ||
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| [[Assault BattleMech]] | | [[Assault BattleMech]] | ||
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| − | | [[Atlas (BattleMech)|''Atlas'']]<ref name= | + | | [[Atlas (BattleMech)|''Atlas'']]<ref name="OFS23"/> |
| Assault BattleMech | | Assault BattleMech | ||
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