Harasser

This article is about the hovertank. For the subvariant of the Hedgehog tripod 'Mech, see Hedgehog.

Harasser Missile Platform
Production information
Manufacturer	Brooks Incorporated
Production Year	2811
Mission	Scout/Raider
Type	Hover
Cost	561,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	25 tons
Armor	StarSlab/2
Engine	GM 120 Classic II I.C.E.
Speed	162 km/h
Crew	2
Communications System	Maxell 500
Targeting Tracking System	Maxell TA 55
Heat Sinks	0
Armament	2x SRM-6
BV (2.0)	413

Description

The Harasser was sanctioned by House Marik to work alongside the Galleon Light Tank. Made by the same company that manufactured the Galleon, and sharing numerous electronic components, it was extremely cheap to manufacture and produce in large numbers. While initial production runs were sent to urban defense garrisons and reserve units, it was eventually sent to the front-line to serve with Galleon units within the Free Worlds League.

Weapons and Equipment

A pair of SureShot Mk VI SRM-6-racks give the Harasser more firepower than any other vehicle in its class, but this does come with a price, as it only mounts one and half tons of armor. With such little armor, its best defensive strategy is to use its speed. With a maximum speed of 162 km/h, a fleeing Harasser can outrun nearly everything, running circles around heavier BattleMechs and making it a much harder target to hit.

Variants

• LRM 

  One of the most common variants, this 2821 version replaces the pair of SureShot Mk VI SRM-6 with a single FarFire LRM-10 and two additional tons of ammunition. This enables it to provide long-range fire support, while keeping out of harm's way. BV (2.0) = 412

• Flamer 

  This highly specialized 2851 variant mounts a vehicle Flamer and two SRM-4 racks in place of the SRM-6 racks. BV (2.0) = 365

• Small Laser 

  Another specialized variant design, to operate without support and far from supply lines. It mounts five Small Lasers in the turret. BV (2.0) = 233

• Harasser Laser Platform 

  A variant seen within the Galleon Light Tank units, this uses two medium lasers, salvaged from damaged or destroyed Galleon Light Tanks. BV (2.0) = 321

• "Mini-Peggy" 

  This 3028 variant is a simple scouting vehicle. The SRM-6s are decreased to four packs and a remote sensor dispenser is added. Armor is also increased by a ton. BV (2.0) = 351

• MML 

  This 3087 variant of the Harasser uses a fuel cell-powered motor to reach speeds of 180 km/h. It carries a pair of turret-mounted MML-5s, which in turn have two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 427

• Thunderbolt 

  Based on the MML variant, this 3089 version carries two Thunderbolt 5 missile launchers and a ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 541

• Speed 

  Driven by a fuel cell engine to 180 km/h, this post-Jihad variant is a simple upgrade which retains the original's two SRM-6 racks and two tons of ammo but improves the armor to two tons of ferro-fibrous. BV (2.0) = 509

• Heavy Ferro 

  This factory variant of the Speed variant improves the armor to heavy ferro-fibrous. BV (2.0) = 519

• iNarc 

  An uncommon sight on the battlefield, the iNarc variant swaps the Speed variant's loadout for a single iNarc launcher with 2 tons of ammo backed up by two improved one-shot SRM-2. BV (2.0) = 375

• LFE 

  Based on the Heavy Ferro variant, the LFE version uses a light fusion engine and a supercharger to propel it and its three medium lasers to over 280 km/h. BV (2.0) = 765

• Marian 

  Manufactured on Pompey, this version fielded by the Marian Legions carries an MRM 20 with a ton of ammo alongside a TAG designator. It uses a fuel cell engine of the same rating as the original, along with 2.5 tons of ferro-fibrous armor. BV (2.0) = 487

Custom Variants

• "Leaping Lisa" 

  An Succession War era experimental version of the Harasser trying to resurrect the famous jumping Kanga. SRM-4s replace the six packs. Seven jump jets are then added. BV (2.0) = 354

• Fuel Cell 

  This variant is equipped with a fuel cell-powered motor that allows it to move at a maximum speed of 150 km/h. It is also equipped with three turret-mounted MML-5s and two tons of ammunition. It is protected by one and a half tons of Reflective Armor. It's used by two spoiled brat twin girls who have committed crimes across The Republic of the Sphere in 3081. BV (2.0) = 447

Design Quirks

The Harasser (Fuel Cell) variant is subject to the following Design Quirk:

• Poor Workmanship

Notable Crewmembers

See: Category:Notable Harasser Missile Platform Crewmembers

Notes

• The Harasser appeared in Dragon Magazine in 1986, as an advance preview of Technical Readout: 3026. The TRO entry "filed off the serial numbers", keeping the SureShot Mk. VI SRMs while the "fluff" was changed in the print version of TRO:3026.

• The production date of the Harasser was intentionally changed from the TRO:3026 entry of 2829 to 2811 by the MUL team.

Gallery

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  Original Harasser from TRO:3026

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  Decolorized reprint of Harasser from German HWH:3031

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  Harasser from TRO:3026 Revised

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  Harasser from TRO:3039

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  Harasser from RG:iClan vol. 33

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  Harasser in Defenders of Andurien colors from Camo Specs

Bibliography

• Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted
• Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33
• Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3026
• Technical Readout: 3026 Revised
• Technical Readout: 3039