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{{InfoBoxIndMech
 
{{InfoBoxIndMech
 
| image = Spindrift.jpg
 
| image = Spindrift.jpg
 
| Name = SDT-1 Spindrift Aquatic SecurityMech
 
| Name = SDT-1 Spindrift Aquatic SecurityMech
| Manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]]
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| Manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5">''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p. 5, 18, "SDT-1 Spindrift & Record Sheet"</ref>
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| Production Year = 3069
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| Year Reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3021/spindrift-aquatic-securitymech-sdt-1/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Use = Security Mech <br/> Underwater Patrol  
 
| Use = Security Mech <br/> Underwater Patrol  
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Rules|Experimental]])
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| Tech Base = Inner Sphere ([[Experimental Rules|Experimental]])<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
| Cost = ???
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| Equipment Rating = N/A<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
| Introduced = [[3069]]
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| Model = SDT-1<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
| Mass = 30
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| Cost = N/A<ref name="MUL1"/>
| Engine = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]]
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| Introduced = 3069<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
| Top Speed = 64.8
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| Mass = 30<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
| Armament = [[SR Torpedo 6|SR Torpedo-6 Launcher]] <br/> [[ER Small Laser]]
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| Chassis = N/A<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
| Heat Sinks = 10
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| Engine = [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
| Armor = [[Patchwork Armor]]
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| Top Speed = 43.2<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
| Equipment = [[Environmental Sealing]]
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| Armament =
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1x[[SR Torpedo 6|SR Torpedo-6 Launcher]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/><br/>
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1x [[ER Small Laser]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
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| Heat Sinks = 10<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
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| Armor = [[Patchwork Armor]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
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| Equipment = [[Environmental Sealing]]<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
 
| BV (1.0) = ???
| BV (2.0) = 425<ref name=XTRO>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', p. 5, 18, "Spindrift Profile and Record Sheet"</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 425<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/><br>441<ref name="MUL1"/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Description==
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== Description ==
The ''Spindrift'' is an [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] undersea SecurityMech which was produced by Bowie Industries’ prototype fabrication line on [[Carlisle]] in beginning of the [[Jihad]]. The initial design uses the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois ''[[Harvester]]'' AgroMech as a base.<ref name=XTRO/>
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The ''Spindrift'' is an [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] undersea SecurityMech which was produced by Bowie Industries’ prototype fabrication line on [[Carlisle]] in beginning of the [[Jihad]]. The initial design uses the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois ''[[Harvester]]'' AgroMech as a base.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
  
By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater. On land, it is nearly defenseless.<ref name=XTRO/>
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By [[3077]], Bowie had deployed two [[lance]]s of the ''Spindrift'' for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater. On land, it is nearly defenseless.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
  
==Weapons and Equipment==
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== Weapons and Equipment ==
The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right torso-mounted Six-tube Short Range Torpedo launcher with one ton of ammunition.  In the left torso, the 'Mech has an Extended Range Small Laser. These weapons are tied into an [[Advanced Fire Control]] system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents.<ref name=XTRO/>
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The ''Spindrift'' is armed with a right torso-mounted Six-tube Short Range Torpedo launcher with one ton of ammunition.  In the left torso, the 'Mech has an Extended Range Small Laser. These weapons are tied into an [[Advanced Fire Control]] system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
  
Bowie employed a patchwork of different types of armor for protection and evaluation. While normal Heavy Commercial Armor is employed on the rest of the 'Mech, the side torsos had been fitted with a half-ton of [[Laser Reflective Armor]]. A half ton of [[Reactive Armor]] had been fitted on each arm to test its use underwater. The pilot and the 'Mech's core systems are fitted with [[Environmental Sealing]] and [[BattleMech HarJel System|BattleMech HarJel]] in its center torso.<ref name=XTRO/>
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Bowie employed a patchwork of different types of armor for protection and evaluation. While normal Heavy Commercial Armor is employed on the rest of the 'Mech, the side torsos had been fitted with a half-ton of [[Laser Reflective Armor]]. A half ton of [[Reactive Armor]] had been fitted on each arm to test its use underwater. The pilot and the 'Mech's core systems are fitted with [[Environmental Sealing]] and [[BattleMech HarJel System|BattleMech HarJel]] in its center torso.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
  
A 120-rated Fusion engine powers the 'Mech and allows for its Experimental [[UMU]] propulsion units to drive the 'Mech to speeds of up to 43.2 kph underwater.<ref name=XTRO/>
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A 120-rated Fusion engine powers the 'Mech and allows for its Experimental [[UMU]] propulsion units to drive the 'Mech to speeds of up to 43.2 km/h underwater.<ref name="XTRO:Bp5"/>
  
==Variants==
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== Variants ==
*;SDT-1A : The production ''Spindrift'' replaces the patchwork armor configuration with five and a half tons of [[Heavy Industrial Armor]]. The armament remains the same, as does the underwater maneuvering capability offered by the four UMUs. Procurement problems mean that the BattleMech HarJel system of the prototype has been removed as well. BV (2.0) = 449<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 99</ref>
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*;SDT-1A : The production ''Spindrift'' developed in [[Introduction Year::3083]]<ref name="MUL2"/> replaces the patchwork armor configuration with five and a half tons of [[Heavy Industrial Armor]]. The armament remains the same, as does the underwater maneuvering capability offered by the four UMUs. Procurement problems mean that the BattleMech HarJel system of the prototype has been removed as well. BV (2.0) = 449<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 99, "SDT-1A Spindrift"</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5106/spindrift-aquatic-securitymech-sdt-1a/ MUL online entry for the Spindrift SDT-1A variant]''</ref>
  
==Design Quirks==
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== Design Quirks ==
The ''SDT-1A Spindrift'' variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
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The ''SDT-1A Spindrift'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:PROTOp99"/>
 
* [[No Ejection System]]  
 
* [[No Ejection System]]  
 
* [[Multi-Trac]]
 
* [[Multi-Trac]]
==References==
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== References ==
 
<references />
 
<references />
 
   
 
   
==Bibliography==
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== Bibliography ==
*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
  
[[Category:Industrial 'Mechs]]
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[[Category:Industrial 'Mechs|Spindrift]]

Revision as of 09:13, 18 June 2016


Spindrift
Spindrift
Production information
Manufacturer
Use Security Mech
Underwater Patrol
Equipment Rating N/A[1]
Class
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere (Experimental)[1]
Mass
Chassis
Armor
Engine
Speed km/h
Armament

Environmental Sealing[1]

BV (1.0) ???
BV (2.0) 425[1]
441[2]


Description

The Spindrift is an Experimental undersea SecurityMech which was produced by Bowie Industries’ prototype fabrication line on Carlisle in beginning of the Jihad. The initial design uses the chassis of a heavily modified Iroquois Harvester AgroMech as a base.[1]

By 3077, Bowie had deployed two lances of the Spindrift for evaluation. The 'Mech was designed to combat opponents underwater. On land, it is nearly defenseless.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

The Spindrift is armed with a right torso-mounted Six-tube Short Range Torpedo launcher with one ton of ammunition. In the left torso, the 'Mech has an Extended Range Small Laser. These weapons are tied into an Advanced Fire Control system to allow military-grade precision in targeting opponents.[1]

Bowie employed a patchwork of different types of armor for protection and evaluation. While normal Heavy Commercial Armor is employed on the rest of the 'Mech, the side torsos had been fitted with a half-ton of Laser Reflective Armor. A half ton of Reactive Armor had been fitted on each arm to test its use underwater. The pilot and the 'Mech's core systems are fitted with Environmental Sealing and BattleMech HarJel in its center torso.[1]

A 120-rated Fusion engine powers the 'Mech and allows for its Experimental UMU propulsion units to drive the 'Mech to speeds of up to 43.2 km/h underwater.[1]

Variants

  • SDT-1A 
    The production Spindrift developed in 3083[3] replaces the patchwork armor configuration with five and a half tons of Heavy Industrial Armor. The armament remains the same, as does the underwater maneuvering capability offered by the four UMUs. Procurement problems mean that the BattleMech HarJel system of the prototype has been removed as well. BV (2.0) = 449[4][3]

Design Quirks

The SDT-1A Spindrift variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named XTRO:Bp5
  2. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named MUL1
  3. 3.0 3.1 MUL online entry for the Spindrift SDT-1A variant
  4. 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 99, "SDT-1A Spindrift"

Bibliography