Bombard
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| Bombard | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Solaris Arms |
| Production Year | 3063[1] |
| Model | BMB-013 |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 5,547,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | Solaris Arms BX-01 endo steel |
| Armor | ArcShield Heavy with CASE and spikes |
| Engine | Hermes 100 XL |
| Communications System | Dalban Micronics |
| Targeting Tracking System | Dalban HiRez |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Speed | 32 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 658 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,001[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Originally debuting in 3054, Solaris Arms' ponderous Bombard favors the all or nothing approach, prioritizing overwhelming firepower over speed. Little more than a walking turret, the Bombard packs a heavyweight punch for its 50 ton mass, relying on it overwhelming its targets before its pathetic mobility can be exploited. This was a tradeoff only a few MechWarriors were willing to consider, however, among them "Mad Dog" MacNaughton.[3] When interest in the design faded after a humiliating Davion Arena match in 3054 publicly laid bare its flaws, Solaris Arms went back to the drawing board and resigned the 'mech. A modernized Bombard was then introduced in 3064.[4]
While retaining the Hermes 100 XL engine and endo steel chassis of the original, Solaris Arms enhanced its defensive protection with CASE in the side torsos while reinforced spikes were added to the legs. Though correcting one notable flaw, replacing the problematic but compact War of 3039-vintage double heat sinks and their corrosive coolant with standard models, most critics point out that the modern version's performance is little changed from the despised original.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The modern Bombard is armed with two Solaris Arms XT-15 Thunderbolt 15s, with three tons of CASE-protected reloads for each launcher. This is enough for a combined total of 24 shots, give the Bombard reasonable endurance in the arenas. Supporting the Thunderbolt launchers is a pair of Diverse Optics ER medium lasers.[4]
Variants[edit]
- BMB-010
- The original Bombard mounted a pair of massive AC/20s in place of the Thunderbolt 15 launchers as well as standard medium lasers instead of the BMB-013's ER medium lasers. This version was also equipped with experimental War of 3039-vintage double heat sinks, less bulky than standard double, but which utilized corrosive coolant. BV (2.0) = 850[5]
- BMB-016
- This Bombard variant uses engines and compact heat sinks originally intended for the HNT-181 Hornet. It also carries light Gauss rifles and a Chameleon Light Polarization Shield.[6]
- BMB-1X
- This variant swaps out the Thunderbolt 15 launchers in favor of two Clan-tech Gauss rifles, and replaces the ER medium lasers with three M-Pods. A supercharged XXL engine allows this variant to reach speeds approaching 90 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,635[7]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Bombard has the following Design Quirks:[8]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Bombarde. The model code was accordingly changed to BBD-010.
Gallery[edit]
Original BMB-010 Bombard from RS:3055Uu
Bombard from TRO:3055 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Bombard
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 249
- ↑ 1992 Update Flyer, p. 5: "Solaris 7 'Mechs"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, pp. 150–151: "BMB-013 Bombard"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 248
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 223
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 250
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Bombard