Burrower
Sarna News
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| DTM-1M Burrower MiningMech MOD | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Duratron Enterprises |
| Class | Heavy |
| Introduced | 3132[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
| Mass | 65 tons |
| Chassis | Duratron MM-2600 |
| Armor | Strong Arm II Heavy Industrial |
| Engine | ConLee 195 ICE |
| Communications System | Olmstead 37 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Diplan I-TT |
| Heat Sinks | 4 |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Armament |
1 x MML-9 |
| BV (2.0) | 556[2] |
Contents
Description
Achernar BattleMechs' successful Dig King and Dig Lord MiningMechs inspired an unusual wave of copies, helped along by widespread access to the Dig King's specs. The Burrower is among those copies. A cheap low-tech copy of the Dig Lord, the Burrower came to be particularly prominent.[2]
As with many IndustrialMechs, combat-modified variants of the Burrower exist. Dig Lord copycats found widespread use in combat, the Burrower no exception.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
The factory-standard DTM-1M MOD is among the many MiningMech mods using machine guns and shoulder-mounted missiles. Duratron Enterprises's creation bears an MML-9 and two machine guns aided by advanced fire control, while keeping the original rock cutter. Four heat sinks help deal with the heat of the missiles. Heavy industrial armor provides some protection. Stability is enhanced by tracks, remaining from the original design.[2]
Variants
- DTM-1
- The original Burrower, introduced in 3115,[3] uses a mining drill and two fluid guns instead of the MOD's weaponry. Only one heat sink is included. BV (2.0) = 482.[2][4]
Design Quirks
The DTM-1M Burrower MOD is subject to the following Design Quirks:[2]
Related 'Mechs
- Dig Lord: The 'Mech the Burrower was based on.[2]
- Ground Pounder: A similar Dig Lord imitation, with a similar MOD variant.[2]