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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Bombard.JPG
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|image=Bombard.jpg
|name = ''Bombard''
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|name=Bombard
|manufacturer = [[Solaris Arms]]
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|manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]]
|production year = 3063
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|model=BMB-013
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/419/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|class=Medium
|model = BMB-013
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|mass=50
|class = Medium
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|chassis=Solaris Arms BX-01 Endo Steel
|cost = 5,547,500 [[C-bill]]s
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|armor=ArcShield Heavy with CASE and Spikes
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|engine=Hermes 100 Extralight
|mech type = BattleMech
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|speed=32
|mass = 50
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|jumpjets=None
|chassis = [[Solaris Arms BX-01]] [[endo steel]]
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|armament=
|armor = [[ArcShield Heavy]] with [[CASE]] and [[spike]]s
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*2x[[Thunder LRM]]
|engine = [[Hermes 100 XL]]
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*2x[[ER Medium Laser]]s
|comsys = [[Dalban Micronics]]
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|BV (1.0)=
|T&T = [[Dalban HiRez]]
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|BV (2.0)=
|heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]
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}}  
|speed = 32
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|jumpjets =  
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|armament =  
 
* 2x [[Thunderbolt 15]]s
 
* 2x [[ER medium laser]]s
 
|BV (1.0) = 658
 
|BV (2.0) = 1,001<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 249</ref>
 
}}
 
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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 [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] were willing to consider, however, among them [["Mad Dog" MacNaughton]].<ref name="1992UpdateFlyer">''1992 Update Flyer'', p. 5: "Solaris 7 'Mechs"</ref> 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]].<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 150–151: "BMB-013 Bombard"</ref>
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A [[Solaris VII]] BattleMech
  
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 [[spike]]s were added to the legs. Though correcting one notable flaw, replacing the problematic but compact [[War of 3039]]-vintage [[double heat sink]]s and their corrosive coolant with [[Heat Sink|standard models]], most critics point out that the modern version's performance is little changed from the despised original.<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151/>
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==Armament==
 
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The primary armament of the ''Bombard'' are its two Solaris Arms XT-15 [[Thunder LRM|Thunderbolt]] Launchers, which is backed up by a pair of Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s.
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
The modern ''Bombard'' is armed with two [[Solaris Arms XT-15]] [[Thunderbolt 15]]s, 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 (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRO:3055Up150-151/>
 
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; BMB-010 : The original ''Bombard'' mounted a pair of massive [[AC/20]]s in place of the [[Thunderbolt 15]] launchers as well as standard [[medium laser]]s instead of the BMB-013's [[ER medium laser]]s. This version was also equipped with experimental [[War of 3039]]-vintage [[double heat sink]]s, less bulky than standard [[Double Heat Sink|double]], but which utilized corrosive coolant. BV (2.0) = 850<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 248</ref>
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*BMB-010 - An old variant of the ''Bombard'' that mounted Super Heavy [[Autocannons]] in place of the Thunderbolt launchers as well as standard [[Medium Laser]]s instead of the MBM-013's ER lasers. This version was also equipped with 3039-vintage "freezers" instead of normal heat sinks.
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*BMB-1X - This variant swaps out the Thunderbolt Launchers in favour of two Clan [[Gauss Rifles]] and replaces the ER Lasers with three [[M-Pods]]. A supercharged XXL engine allows this variant to reach speed approaching 90km/h.
  
*; BMB-016 : This ''Bombard'' variant uses engines and [[compact heat sink]]s originally intended for the [[Hornet#Variants|HNT-181 ''Hornet'']]. It also carries [[light Gauss rifle]]s and a [[Chameleon Light Polarization Shield]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref>
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==References==
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[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]
  
*; BMB-1X : This variant swaps out the [[Thunderbolt 15]] launchers in favor of two [[Clan]]-tech [[Gauss rifle]]s, and replaces the [[ER medium laser]]s with three [[M-Pod]]s. A [[Supercharger|supercharged]] [[XXL engine]] allows this variant to reach speeds approaching 90 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,635<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 250</ref>
 
 
== Design Quirks ==
 
The ''Bombard'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Bombard</ref>
 
* [[Bad Reputation]]
 
* [[Non-Standard Parts]]
 
 
==Notes==
 
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Bombarde'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''BBD-010'''.
 
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
Bombard BMB-010 RS3055Uu.jpg|Original BMB-010 ''Bombard'' from ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged|RS:3055Uu]]''
 
Bombard.JPG|''Bombard'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
 
</gallery>
 
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
  
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[1992 Update Flyer]]''
 
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]''
 
  
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