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Line 1: {{Otheruses|the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] successor to the [[Beagle Active Probe]]|the [[Free Worlds League]] [[BattleMech|'Mech]]|Bloodhound}} {{Otheruses|the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] successor to the [[Beagle Active Probe]]|the [[Free Worlds League]] [[BattleMech|'Mech]]|Bloodhound}} − == Description == + ==Description== − The '''Bloodhound Active Probe''' was first introduced by [[ComStar]] in [[3058]]. After the [[Clan Invasion]] they saw a need to improve their already formidable electronic warfare capabilities. Events in the latter half of the [[thirty-first century]] overtook them however, and the Bloodhound Active Probe didn't enter large scale production.<ref name="TOp278">''Tactical Operations'', p. 278, "Bloodhound Active Probe"</ref> + The '''Bloodhound Active Probe''' was first introduced by [[ComStar]] in [[3058]].<ref name="to278">''Tactical Operations'', p. 278</ref> After the [[Clan Invasion]] they saw a need to improve their already formidable electronic warfare capabilities. Events in the latter half of the [[31st Century]] overtook them however, and the Bloodhound Active Probe didn't enter large scale production. − Using the [[Beagle Active Probe]] as a baseline, ComStar technicians created a probe that had a range of 240 meters<ref name="TOp404">''Tactical Operations'', p. 404, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Combat Data"</ref> and could penetrate advanced stealth systems. Testing proved conclusively that a Bloodhound-equipped '[[Mech]] could spot units equipped with [[Null Signature System]]s, [[Void Signature System]]s, [[Stealth Armor]], and [[ECM Suite]]s.<ref name="TOp278"/> The Bloodhound can also detect [[battle armor]] equipped with [[Battle Armor ECM Suite|ECM systems]], [[Mimetic Armor]], or any kind of Stealth Armor.<ref name="TOp278"/> + Using the [[Beagle Active Probe]] as a baseline, ComStar technicians created a probe that had a range of 240 meters<ref name="to404">''Tactical Operations'', p. 404</ref> and could penetrate advanced stealth systems. Testing proved conclusively that a Bloodhound-equipped '[[Mech]] could spot units equipped with [[Null Signature System]]s, [[Void Signature System]]s, [[Stealth Armor]], and [[ECM Suite]]s.<ref name="to278"/> The Bloodhound can also detect [[battle armor]] equipped with [[Battle Armor ECM Suite|ECM systems]], [[Mimetic Armor]], or any kind of Stealth Armor.<ref name="to278"/> − == Availability == + ==Notes== − * [[Capellan Confederation]]<ref name="THp64">''Tactical Handbook'', p. 64, "Bloodhound Active Probe"</ref>+ <div class="gamerules"> − * [[ComStar]]<ref name="THp64"/>+ ===Game Rules=== − * [[Draconis Combine]]<ref name="THp64"/>+ Bloodhound Active Probes function as a Beagle Active Probe, but can penetrate the stealth effects of Stealth Armor, Void Signature Systems, Null Signature Systems, and ECM Suites.<ref name="to278"/> It has a maximum range of 8 hexes,<ref name="to404"/> weighs 2 tons and occupies 3 critical slots.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 405</ref> It costs 500,000 C-Bills and has a defensive [[Battle Value]] of 25.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 383</ref> − * [[Federated Commonwealth]]<ref name="THp64"/> − * [[Free Worlds League]]<ref name="THp64"/> − * [[St. Ives Compact]]<ref name="THp64"/> − * [[Word of Blake]]<ref name="THp64"/> − == Models == + ====Old Game Rules==== − The Blood Hound Active Probe is manufactured on the following planets:+ If a 'Mech equipped with the Bloodhound Active Probe passes within 5 hexes of a hidden [[Combat Vehicle|vehicle]] or 'Mech, or within 2 hexes of hidden [[infantry]], the hidden unit is seen and placed on the mapsheet immediately. Units hidden underwater are not seen by the Bloodhound unless the Bloodhound-equipped unit is in a hex immediately adjacent to the underwater hidden unit. Bloodhounds are not affected by the [[Guardian ECM Suite]], but are blocked by the [[Angel ECM Suite]]. The Bloodhound Probe weighs five tons and occupies two critical slots.<ref>''Tactical Handbook'', p. 64</ref> + </div> − {|class="wikitable sortable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"+ ==References== − ! Brand − ! Planet − ! Company − ! Used by − ! References − |- − | ??? − | [[Sian]] − | [[Hellespont Industrials]] − | ??? − | <ref name="THp64"/> − |- − | ??? − | [[Terra]] − | [[ComStar]] manufacturing bases − | ??? − | <ref name="THp64"/> − |- − | ??? − | [[Quentin]] − | [[Independence Weaponry]] − | ??? − | <ref name="THp64"/> − |- − | ??? − | [[New Avalon]] − | [[Achernar BattleMechs]] − | ??? − | <ref name="THp64"/> − |- − | ??? − | [[Westover]]<br>[[Marik]] − | [[Andurien AeroTech]]<br>[[Imstar Aerospace]] − | ??? − | <ref name="THp64"/> − |} − − == References == <references/> <references/> − + ==Bibliography== − == Bibliography == *''[[Tactical Handbook]]'' *''[[Tactical Handbook]]'' *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' *''[[Tactical Operations]]''
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{{Otheruses|the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] successor to the [[Beagle Active Probe]]|the [[Free Worlds League]] [[BattleMech|'Mech]]|Bloodhound}} | {{Otheruses|the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] successor to the [[Beagle Active Probe]]|the [[Free Worlds League]] [[BattleMech|'Mech]]|Bloodhound}} | ||
| − | == Description == | + | ==Description== |
| − | The '''Bloodhound Active Probe''' was first introduced by [[ComStar]] in [[3058]]. After the [[Clan Invasion]] they saw a need to improve their already formidable electronic warfare capabilities. Events in the latter half of the [[ | + | The '''Bloodhound Active Probe''' was first introduced by [[ComStar]] in [[3058]].<ref name="to278">''Tactical Operations'', p. 278</ref> After the [[Clan Invasion]] they saw a need to improve their already formidable electronic warfare capabilities. Events in the latter half of the [[31st Century]] overtook them however, and the Bloodhound Active Probe didn't enter large scale production. |
| − | Using the [[Beagle Active Probe]] as a baseline, ComStar technicians created a probe that had a range of 240 meters<ref name=" | + | Using the [[Beagle Active Probe]] as a baseline, ComStar technicians created a probe that had a range of 240 meters<ref name="to404">''Tactical Operations'', p. 404</ref> and could penetrate advanced stealth systems. Testing proved conclusively that a Bloodhound-equipped '[[Mech]] could spot units equipped with [[Null Signature System]]s, [[Void Signature System]]s, [[Stealth Armor]], and [[ECM Suite]]s.<ref name="to278"/> The Bloodhound can also detect [[battle armor]] equipped with [[Battle Armor ECM Suite|ECM systems]], [[Mimetic Armor]], or any kind of Stealth Armor.<ref name="to278"/> |
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| − | + | Bloodhound Active Probes function as a Beagle Active Probe, but can penetrate the stealth effects of Stealth Armor, Void Signature Systems, Null Signature Systems, and ECM Suites.<ref name="to278"/> It has a maximum range of 8 hexes,<ref name="to404"/> weighs 2 tons and occupies 3 critical slots.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 405</ref> It costs 500,000 C-Bills and has a defensive [[Battle Value]] of 25.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 383</ref> | |
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| − | + | If a 'Mech equipped with the Bloodhound Active Probe passes within 5 hexes of a hidden [[Combat Vehicle|vehicle]] or 'Mech, or within 2 hexes of hidden [[infantry]], the hidden unit is seen and placed on the mapsheet immediately. Units hidden underwater are not seen by the Bloodhound unless the Bloodhound-equipped unit is in a hex immediately adjacent to the underwater hidden unit. Bloodhounds are not affected by the [[Guardian ECM Suite]], but are blocked by the [[Angel ECM Suite]]. The Bloodhound Probe weighs five tons and occupies two critical slots.<ref>''Tactical Handbook'', p. 64</ref> | |
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*''[[Tactical Handbook]]'' | *''[[Tactical Handbook]]'' | ||
*''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||