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'''Fusion engines''' are the most common type of [[BattleMech]] and [[aerospace]] power plant in the BattleTech Universe.  Fusion engines can supply great quantities of power, enough for massive vehicles and all of their weapon systems, including the [[:Category:Energy Weapons|directed energy weapons]] common on modern battlefields. When no thrust is generated, fusion engines are extremely efficient, practically never needing refueling.  If properly ventilated, controlled fusion reactions generate little heat. There are several sub-types of fusion engines available as well, each trading bulk for mass of the components.
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The fusion engine is capable of powering 'Mechs, Aerospace Fighters, and other vehicles. Fusion engines function by harnessing the power of a fusion reaction, as occurs in the core of the Sun. A BattleMech's fusion engine can usually last for decades on a few kilograms of hydrogen. Unlike the research reactors of the real world, a BattleMech's fusion engine runs on "light" hydrogen, protium, rather than hydrogen's heavier isotopes deuterium and tritium. <ref name=FaFF>''TechManual'', p. 35, "Fusion and Fusion Fuels"</ref>
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Fusion engines are able to generate a great deal of heat.  Simply moving the vehicle creates heat, though this is often a small amount.  Though heat can negatively affect the vehicle's pilot or even the vehicle itself, a well-ventilated fusion engine is far less dangerous than the bleed-heat generated by charging and/or firing weapons, especially lasers and particle weapons.
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In a BattleMech, the fusion engine resides in the center torso. It cannot be relocated elsewhere in the BattleMech, though certain types of engines may intrude into adjacent spaces within the structure.
  
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The '''fusion engine''' is what powers [[BattleMech|BattleMechs]], aerospace fighters and other vehicles (at least one tank, the [[Von Luckner]], is said to have a fusion engine). It functions by harnessing the power of a fusion reaction, as occurs in the core of the Sun. A BattleMech's fusion engine can usually last for decades on a few kilograms of hydrogen. Unlike the research reactors of the real world, a Battlemech's fusion engine runs on "light" hydrogen, protium, rather than hydrogen's heavier isotopes deuterium and/or tritium. <ref name=FaFF>''TechManual'', p. 35, "Fusion and Fusion Fuels"</ref>  
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Fusion engines, like other engines, are defined by their "engine rating". For 'Mechs, the engine rating is the mathematical product of the mass of the vehicle and its desired maximum walking or cruising velocity. Stated another way, a 'Mech's maximum walking momentum is directly proportional to engine rating. For instance, a 30-ton ''[[Spider]]'' BattleMech with a 240 [[Pitban]] fusion engine is able to generate the same maximum momentum as a 60-ton ''[[Merlin (BattleMech)|Merlin]]'' with the same engine, but because the ''Merlin's'' mass is twice that of the ''Spider'', the ''Spider'''s maximum velocity is twice that of the ''Merlin''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 106-107</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 142-143</ref><br>
  
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A great deal of heat is released by the engine, which can negatively affect the vehicle's pilot or even the vehicle itself. Simply moving the vehicle creates heat, though this is often a small amount. The greatest source of heat comes from firing the vehicles weapons, especially energy weapons.
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Combat Vehicles adjust engine rating calculation slightly based on motive suspension system.  Additionally, engine rating is ''not'' proportional to engine mass; engine mass increases ''exponentially'' depending upon rating<ref>Based on Microsoft(R) Excel(R) "trendline" analysis</ref>. This results in light, low-to-moderately rated engines massing a disproportionately small fraction of larger engines.  As a 'Mech's mass increases, a much larger proportion of the mass must be devoted to engine mass, or speed must be sacrificed.  For instance, all of the following BattleMechs have the same maximum cruising (walking) velocity (43.2 km/h), but their varying mass means each 'Mech mounts a different engine.  BattleMech mass, engine rating, engine mass, and (engine mass)/(BattleMech mass) are listed for each example, and increase together: PNT-9R ''[[Panther]]'' (35, 140, 5, 14%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 115</ref>, WTH-1 ''[[Whitworth]]'' (40, 160, 6, 15%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 127</ref>, BJ-1 ''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' (45, 180, 7, 16%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 129</ref>, CN9-A ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' (50, 200, 8.5, 17%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 133</ref>, MLN-1A ''[[Merlin (BattleMech)|Merlin]]'' (60, 240, 11.5, 19%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 143</ref>, CPLT-C1 ''[[Catapult]]'' (65, 260, 13.5, 21%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 147</ref>, GHR-5H ''[[Grasshopper]]'' (70, 280, 16, 23%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 151</ref>, ON1-K ''[[Orion]]'' (75, 300, 19, 25%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 153</ref>, VTR-9B ''[[Victor]]'' (80, 320, 22.5, 28%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 159</ref>, BLR-1G ''[[BattleMaster]]'' (85, 340, 27, 32%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 300</ref>, CP-10-Z ''[[Cyclops]]'' (90, 360, 33, 37%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 165</ref>, BNC-3E ''[[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]'' (95, 380, 41, 43%)<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 167</ref><br><br>
  
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In a BattleMech, the fusion engine rests in the center torso. It cannot be relocated elsewhere in the BattleMech, though certain types of engine may intrude into the side torso bays as well. The weight of the engine is proportionate to the mass of the vehicle and its desired maximum speed. Hence a light Mech can use the same engine as an assault Mech, but move much faster.  
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For 'Mechs, larger fusion engines allow larger maximum momenta. But the inherent instability of bipedal locomotion requires a means to maintain balance and correct falls. In order to maintain control, 'Mechs also mount [[Gyro]]s, which vary in size proportionally to engine rating.
  
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Fusion engines usually will only shut down if damaged, and they are absolutely no risk of being a fusion bomb. <ref>''TechManual'', pp. 36-37, "Fusion Engine Explosions: The Great Myth"</ref> There have been a number of cases of fusion engines being "over revved" and exploding with devestating force, but this is more akin to a boiler explosion than a true nuclear explosion. More often a destroyed engine will be punctured by weapons fire. Because the plasma is held in a vacuum chamber (to isolate the superheated plasma from the cold walls of the reactor; contact with the walls would super-chill the plasma below fusion temperatures), a punctured reactor can suck in air where the air is superheated. Normal thermal expansion of the air causes the air to burst out in a brilliant lightshow often mistaken for a "nuclear explosion" that is only a risk for unarmored infantry close to the destroyed 'Mech.
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Fusion engines usually will only shut down if damaged or if heat is uncontrolled. Unlike popular belief, there is absolutely no risk of a fusion engine accidentally becoming a nuclear weapon. <ref>''TechManual'', pp. 36-37, "Fusion Engine Explosions: The Great Myth"</ref> There have been a number of cases of fusion engines being "over revved" and exploding with devastating force, but this is more akin to a boiler explosion than a true nuclear explosion. More often a destroyed engine will be punctured by weapons fire. Because the plasma is held in a vacuum chamber (to isolate the superheated plasma from the cold walls of the reactor; contact with the walls would super-chill the plasma below fusion temperatures), a punctured reactor can suck in air where the air is superheated. Normal thermal expansion of the air causes the air to burst out in a brilliant lightshow often mistaken for a "nuclear explosion". This thermal expansion damages anything within 90 meters of the destroyed 'Mech.
  
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Such dramatic failures are rare, though. It is difficult to sustain the fusion reaction and very easy to shutdown. Safety systems or damage to containment coils will almost always shut down the engine before such an explosion occurs. The massive shielding of the engine (in the case of standard fusion engines, this is a tungsten carbide shell that accounts for over 2/3 of the weight of the engine) usually buys the safety systems the milliseconds needed to shutdown the engine when severe damaged is inflicted.
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Such dramatic failures are rare, though. It is difficult to sustain the fusion reaction and very easy to shut down. Safety systems or damage to containment coils will almost always shut down the engine before such an explosion occurs. The massive shielding of the engine (in the case of standard fusion engines, this is a tungsten carbide shell that accounts for over 2/3 of the weight of the engine) usually buys the safety systems the milliseconds needed to shut down the engine when severe damage is inflicted.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Fusion technology was achieved by the [[Western Alliance]] in [[2021]].<ref>''Tech Manual'', pp. 214-215, "Military-Standard Fusion Engines" & "Industrial Fission/Fusion Engines"</ref> Almost a century later, fusion technology had progressed to the point of using protium, the most abundant isotope of hydrogen.<ref name=FaFF/>
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Fusion technology was achieved by the [[Western Alliance]] in [[2021]].<ref>''TechManual'', pp. 214-215, "Military-Standard Fusion Engines" & "Industrial Fission/Fusion Engines"</ref> Almost a century later, fusion technology had progressed to the point of using protium, the most abundant isotope of hydrogen.<ref name=FaFF/>
  
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Research into fusion engine technology has yielded improvements over the many centuries of BattleMech use. [[Fusion Engine - XL|Extralight Fusion Engines]], [[Fusion Engine - Light|Light Fusion Engines]], and [[Fusion Engine - Compact|Compact Fusion Engines]] are now available in addition to the Standard Military Fusion Engine.
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Research into fusion engine technology has yielded improvements over the many centuries of BattleMech use. [[Light fusion engine|Light]], [[Extralight fusion engine|extralight]], and [[compact fusion engine]]s are now available, in addition to the standard military version.
  
 
==Brands==
 
==Brands==
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Fusion Engines are produced under the following brand names:
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Fusion engines are produced under the following brand names:
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* [[GM (Fusion Engines)|GM]]
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* [[Magna (Fusion Engines)|Magna]]
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* [[Breen (Engines)|Breen]]
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* [[Pitban (Fusion Engines)|Pitban]]
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* [[Consolidated (Fusion Engines)|Consolidated]]
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* [[Core Tek (Engines)|Core Tek]]
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* [[DAV (Engines)|DAV]]
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* [[Defiance (Engines)|Defiance]]
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* [[Edasich Motors (Engines)|Edasich Motors]]
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* [[Ford (Engines)|Ford]]
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* [[Galas (Engines)|Galas]]
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* [[General Motors (Engines)|General Motors]]
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* [[GoreTex (Engines)|GoreTex]]
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* [[Hermes (Engines)|Hermes]]
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* [[LTV (Engines)|LTV]]
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* [[Magna (Engines)|Magna]]
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* [[New Kent (Fusion Engines)|New Kent]]
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* [[Nissan (Engines)|Nissan]]
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* [[Omni (Engines)|Omni]]
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* [[Pitban (Engines)|Pitban]]
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* [[PlasmaStar (Engines)|PlasmaStar]]
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* [[Rawlings (Engines)|Rawlings]]
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* [[Strand (Engines)|Strand]]
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* [[Shinobi (Engines)|Shinobi]]
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* [[Vlar (Engines)|Vlar]]
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* [[VOX (Engines)|VOX]]
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* [[Warner (Engines)|Warner]]
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==Manufacturing==
 
==Manufacturing==
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Fusion engines are manufactured on the following planets:
  
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Fusion Engine is manufactured on the following planets:
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* This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "fusion engine" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Fusion Engine" is favored).
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|280 Vox Fuson <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 44 </ref>||ARCHER ARC-8M IS (Mech)
 
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|Type 10 320 Fusion <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 70 </ref>||WARHAMMER IIC 4 IS (Mech)
 
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|Magna 185 Fusion <ref> TRO 3067 p. 12 </ref>||STYGIAN STRIKE TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
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| Fusion 180 <ref> 3085 p. 134 </ref>||Zephyros infantry support vehicle clan (Vehicle)
 
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| gM 295 Fusion <ref> 3085 p. 24 </ref>||Demon Medium tank IS (Vehicle)
 
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| Nissan 215 Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 202 </ref>||IS sabaku kaze heavy scout hover tank (vehicle)
 
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| Vlar 230 Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 204 </ref>||IS daiMyo hQ 67-k (vehicle)
 
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|10 <ref> Milspecs </ref>||HARPY 4 Clan (Protomech)
 
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|120 GM Fusion <ref> TRO 3067 p. 10 </ref>||MAIN GAUCHE LIGHT SUPPORT TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
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|145 Leenex Fusion <ref> 3039 p. 30 </ref>||J. EDGAR LIGHT HOVER TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
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|150 GM <ref> TRO 3055U p. 16 </ref>||HMR-3M HAMMER IS (Mech)
 
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|160 Hermes Fusion <ref> Milspecs </ref>||Wasp WSP-7MAF IS (Mech)
 
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|160 Standard <ref> TRO 3060 p. 134 </ref>||SNOW FOX Clan (Mech)
 
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|165 Standard Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 130 </ref>||Clan sM1 tank destroyer (vehicle)
 
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|180 GM Fusion <ref> TRO 3058U p. 66 </ref>||BADGER TRACKED TRANSPORT IS (Vehicle)
 
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|200 Standard <ref> TRO 3060 p. 160 </ref>||URSUS Clan (Mech)
 
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|205 Shipil <ref> TRO 3067 p. 14 </ref>||GLAIVE MEDIUM TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
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|210 GTEM Fusion <ref> TRO 3058U p. 68 </ref>||GALLEON LIGHT TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
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|220 DAV <ref> TRO 3067 p. 22 </ref>||FORTUNE WHEELED ASSAULT VEHICLE IS (Vehicle)
 
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|220 DAV Fusion <ref> TRO 3058U p. 72 </ref>||PEREGRINE ATTACK VTOL IS (Vehicle)
 
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|225 Fusion <ref> TRO 3067 p. 160 </ref>||СHAERONEA Clan (Fighter)
 
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|240 Fusion <ref> TRO 3067 p. 162 </ref>||ISSUS Clan (Fighter)
 
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|240 Pitban <ref> TRO 3067 p. 92 </ref>||LGC-0 I LEGACY IS (Mech)
 
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|240 Standard <ref> TRO 3067 p. 120 </ref>||HELLFIRE Clan (Mech)
 
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|250 Fusion <ref> TRO 3067 p. 142 </ref>||LX-2 LANCE IS (Fighter)
 
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|255 Standard <ref> TRO 3067 p. 128 </ref>||BLOOD KITЕ Clan (Mech)
 
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|260 Standard <ref> TRO 3067 p. 166 </ref>||AMMON Clan (Fighter)
 
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|275 CoreTek Fusion <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 30 </ref>||SHADOW HAWK SHD-SD IS (Mech)
 
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|275 Standard <ref> TRO 3060 p. 162 </ref>||STOOPING HAWK Clan (Mech)
 
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|275 Standard <ref> Milspecs </ref>||STOOPING HAWK (F & G) Clan (Mech)
 
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|280 RFUM Fusion <ref> TRO 3058U p. 184 </ref>||GRIZZLY Clan (Mech)
 
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|285 Standard <ref> TRO 3060 p. 128 </ref>||HA1-O HAUPTMANN IS (Mech)
 
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|285 Standard <ref> Milspecs </ref>||HAUPTMANN (D & E) IS (Mech)
 
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|300 Vlar <ref> 3039 p. 292 </ref>||OTL-4D OSTSOL IS (Mech)
 
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|300 Vlar <ref> TRO 3067 p. 102 </ref>||VQR-2A VANQUISHER IS (Mech)
 
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|45 <ref> Milspecs </ref>||CENTAUR 4 Clan (Protomech)
 
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|45 <ref> Milspecs </ref>||MINOTAUR 4 Clan (Protomech)
 
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|45 Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 156 </ref>||Clan procyon (proto mech)
 
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|AA Eterna 300 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 278 </ref>||IS crs-6b crossbow (mech)
 
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|Clan Standard 280 Series <ref> Milspecs </ref>||GUILLOTINE IIC 2 Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Consolidated Fusion 240 Standard <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 62 </ref>||GRIFFIN IIC 4 IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Consolidated Fusion 270 <ref> 3085 p. 176 </ref>||Onager clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Consolidated Fusion 270 <ref> Milspecs </ref>||Shadow Hawk IIC 5 IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Consolidated Fusion 270 Standard <ref> TRO 3058U p. 190 </ref>||SUPERNOVA Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Consolidated Fusion 270 Standard <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 64 </ref>||SHADOW HAWK IIC 4 IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Consolidated Fusion 340 <ref> Milspecs </ref>||Marauder IIC 5 IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Consolidated Fusion 340 <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 72 </ref>||MARAUDER IIC 2 IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Core Tek 275 <ref> 3039 p. 140 </ref>||DV-6M DERVISH IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Core Tek 275 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 62 </ref>||dV-7d Dervish (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Core Tek 275 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 200 </ref>||Kto-20 Kintaro (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|CoreTek 275 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 206 </ref>||IS gld-4r gladiator (mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|CoreTek 275 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 96 </ref>||IS hyn-4a hyena salVageMech (indu - mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|CoreTek 275 <ref> 3039 p. 260 </ref>||KTO-18 KINTARO IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|CoreTek 275 <ref> 3039 p. 287 </ref>||GRF-1N GRIFFIN IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|CoreTek 275 <ref> 3039 p. 289 </ref>||SHD-2H SHADOW HAWK IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|CoreTek 275 <ref> 3039 p. 290 </ref>||WVR-6R WOLVERINE IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|CoreTek 275 Fusion <ref> TRO 3058U p. 138 </ref>||KW1-LH2 LINEHOLDER IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Coventry Motors 360 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 280 </ref>||IS bwp-2b ymir (mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 100 Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 42 </ref>||IS crow scout helicopter (vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 160 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 260 </ref>||IS icr-1s icarus ii (mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 160 Gas Turbine <ref> TRO 3058U p. 70 </ref>||KARNOV UR TRANSPORT IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 190 Fusion <ref> 3085 p. 48 </ref>||Jes II strategic missile carrier IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 220 <ref> 3085 p. 84 </ref>||nH-2 RooK IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 220 <ref> 3085 p. 290 </ref>||SHD-X2 Shadow Hawk LAM IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 220 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 64 </ref>||hop-4d Hoplite (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 220 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 158 </ref>||Cyrano (Vehicle) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 220 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 170 </ref>||Demon (Vehicle) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 220 <ref> TRO 3055U p. 42 </ref>||APL-1M APOLLO IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 220 Fusion <ref> 3085 p. 22 </ref>||Giggins APC IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 220 Fusion <ref> TRO 3060 p. 28 </ref>||SCHILTRON IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 225 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 226 </ref>||IS hMh-3d hammerhands (mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|DAV 280 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 224 </ref>||IS bkx-7k battleaxe (mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Doorman 120 Fusion <ref> 3039 p. 22 </ref>||PACKRAT LONG RANGE PATROL VEHICLE IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Doorman 140 <ref> TRO 3058U p. 76 </ref>||HUNTER LIGHT SUPPORT TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|edasich Compact 255 <ref> 3085 p. 264 </ref>||BLR-10s Battlemaster IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Edasich Compact 255 <ref> Milspecs </ref>|| BattleMaster BLR-10S IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|edasich Motors 225 light <ref> 3085 p. 76 </ref>||Hct-7s Hatchetman IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Edasich Omni 25 Fusion <ref> 3039 p. 10 </ref>||SAVANNAH MASTER HOVERCRAFT IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fireball 12 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 150 </ref>||Clan erinyes (proto mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Firebox 200 <ref> 3085 p. 274 </ref>||Griffin iic 6 Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fireheart 180 Fusion <ref> TRO 3058U p. 84 </ref>||GOBLIN INFANTRY TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 100 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 44 </ref>||ANHUR TRANSPORT Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 100 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 44 </ref>||ANHUR TRANSPORT Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 110 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 62 </ref>||ISHTAR HEAVY FIRE SUPPORT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 110 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 62 </ref>||ISHTAR HEAVY FIRE SUPPORT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 110 <ref> TRO 3067 p. 30 </ref>||HEPHAESTUS SCOUT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 140 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 38 </ref>||ODIN SCOUT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 140 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 38 </ref>||ODIN SCOUT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 150 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 42 </ref>||MITHRAS LIGHT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 150 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 42 </ref>||MITHRAS LIGHT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 150 Standard <ref> TRO 3060 p. 136 </ref>||COMMANDO IIC Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 155 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 46 </ref>||INDRA INFANTRY TRANSPORT Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 155 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 46 </ref>||INDRA INFANTRY TRANSPORT Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 160 Standard <ref> TRO 3060 p. 152 </ref>||CORVIS Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 160 Standard <ref> Milspecs </ref>||CORVIS 2 Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 175 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 48 </ref>||SVANTOVIT INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 175 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 48 </ref>||SVANTOVIT INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 180 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 58 </ref>||KU WHEELED ASSAULT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 180 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 58 </ref>||KU WHEELED ASSAULT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 195 Mk. VI, Mod. 3 <ref> Milspecs </ref>||Rifleman IIC 5 IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 195 Mk. VI, Mod. 3 <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 66 </ref>||RIFLEMAN IIC 3 IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 200 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 68 </ref>||MARS ASSAULT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 200 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 56 </ref>||HACHIMAN FIRE SUPPORT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 200 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 52 </ref>||ARES MEDIUM TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 200 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 52 </ref>||ARES MEDIUM TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 200 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 56 </ref>||HACHIMAN FIRE SUPPORT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 200 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 68 </ref>||MARS ASSAULT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 200 Standard <ref> 3085 p. 272 </ref>||Locust iic 7 Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 200 Standard <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 60 </ref>||LOCUST IIC 4 IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 215 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 54 </ref>||EPONA PURSUIT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 215 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 54 </ref>||EPONA PURSUIT TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 225 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 64 </ref>||ATHENA COMBAT VEHICLE Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 225 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 64 </ref>||ATHENA COMBAT VEHICLE Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 225 Standard <ref> TRO 3067 p. 114 </ref>||PINION Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 240 <ref> TRO 3067 p. 38 </ref>||MORRIGU FIRE SUPPORT VEHICLE Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 240 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 60 </ref>||ORO HEAVY TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 240 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 60 </ref>||ORO HEAVY TANK Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 240 Mk. V <ref> TRO 3055U p. 116 </ref>||GALAHAD 6 Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 255 <ref> Milspecs </ref>||THUNDER STALLION 3 Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 255 Standard <ref> TRO 3060 p. 180 </ref>||THUNDER STALLION Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 260 <ref> TRO 3067 p. 36 </ref>||SHODEN Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 260 Standard <ref> TRO 3060 p. 168 </ref>||FIRE SCORPION Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 260 Standard <ref> Milspecs </ref>||FIRE SCORPION 3 Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 270 Standard <ref> TRO 3060 p. 184 </ref>||HIGHLANDER IIC Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 270 Standard <ref> Milspecs </ref>||HIGHLANDER IIC 2 Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 340 Standard <ref> TRO 3067 p. 168 </ref>||XERXES Clan (Fighter)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 50 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 40 </ref>||DONAR ASSAULT HELICOPTER Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 50 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 40 </ref>||DONAR ASSAULT HELICOPTER Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 60 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 34 </ref>||SHAMASH RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 95 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 36 </ref>||ASSHUR ARTILLERY SPOTTER Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion 95 Cruising Speed: 97 kph <ref> TRO 3060 p. 36 </ref>||ASSHUR ARTILLERY SPOTTER Clan (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion Standard 180 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 156 </ref>|| Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion Standard 180 <ref> Milspecs </ref>||WYVERN IIC 2 IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion Standard 250 Mk. IX <ref> TRO 3060 p. 158 </ref>||STALKING SPIDER Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Fusion Type 170 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 128 </ref>||Clan bellona hoVer tank (vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Galas 70 Micro-Fusion <ref> TRO 3060 p. 10 </ref>||MANTIS LIGHT ATTACK VTOL IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|GoreTex 240 Fusion <ref> 3039 p. 90 </ref>||SCHREK PPC CARRIER IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|goretex 255 Fusion <ref> 3085 p. 46 </ref>||Trajan assault Infantry Fighting Vehicle IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Heavy Force 300 (Standard) <ref> TRO 3060 p. 176 </ref>||ORION IIC Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 100 <ref> 3039 p. 244 </ref>||HNT-151 HORNET IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 100 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 10 </ref>||hnt-171 Hornet (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 100 AeroFusion <ref> 3039 p. 174 </ref>||ANGEL LIGHT STRIKE FIGHTER IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 100 Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 170 </ref>||IS cobra transport Vtol (vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 120 <ref> 3039 p. 283 </ref>||WSP-1A WASP IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 120 <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 18 </ref>||WSP-3L WASP IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 140 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 28 </ref>||pnt-10K Panther (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 240 <ref> 3039 p. 122 </ref>||HER-2S HERMES II IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 240 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 40 </ref>||her-5s Hermes ii (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 250 <ref> 3039 p. 202 </ref>||SL-25 SAMURAI IS (Fighter)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 260 <ref> 3085 p. 90 </ref>||oWr-3M Ostwar IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 270 <ref> 3039 p. 234 </ref>||DCMS-MX90-D DABOKU IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 320 <ref> 3039 p. 299 </ref>||GOL-1H GOLIATH IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 360 <ref> 3039 p. 164 </ref>||CP-10-Z CYCLOPS IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 360 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 100 </ref>||cp-11-a Cyclops (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Hermes 80 Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 44 </ref>||IS Mit 23 Mash Vehicle (vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Immortus 300 Compact Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 92 </ref>||IS c-ang-o archangel (mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Imstar-C 150 Turbine <ref> 3039 p. 180 </ref>||DEFENDER MEDIUM STRIKE FIGHTER IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|JES 15 Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 56 </ref>||IS jes i tactical Missile carrier (vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Leenex 140 <ref> 3039 p. 114 </ref>||PNT-9R PANTHER IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Leenex 60 <ref> 3039 p. 108 </ref>||JVN-10N JAVELIN IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Leenex 60 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 22 </ref>||uM-r63 Urbanmech (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Light Force (Standard) 210 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 142 </ref>||PACK HUNTER Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|LightForce 210 <ref> TRO 3055U p. 110 </ref>|| Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Lockheed 70 Micro-Fusion <ref> TRO 3058U p. 58 </ref>||WARRIOR H8 ATTACK HELICOPTER IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|ltV 150 <ref> 3085 p. 296 </ref>||WsP-100 Wasp LAM MK I IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|LTV 160 <ref> 3039 p. 126 </ref>||WTH-1 WHITWORTH IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|LTV 160 <ref> 3039 p. 281 </ref>||LCT-1V LOCUST IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|LTV 160 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 84 </ref>||INI-02 INITIATE IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|LTV 160 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 44 </ref>||Wht-2 WhitWorth (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|LTV 160 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 184 </ref>||McY-99 Mercury (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|LTV 160 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 154 </ref>||Rotunda (Vehicle) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|LTV 160 Light <ref> Milspecs </ref>||INI-04 INITIATE IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|LTV 385 EL <ref> TRO 3055U p. 46 </ref>||TR1 WRAITH IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|LTV 400 <ref> 3039 p. 156 </ref>||CGR-1A1 CHARGER IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Mk XI 250 Standard <ref> Milspecs </ref>||STALKING SPIDER 3 Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Model SF-3 (Standard) <ref> TRO 3060 p. 170 </ref>||HA OTOKO Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|New Kent Type 240 <ref> TRO 3058U p. 166 </ref>||BATTLE COBRA Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|New Kent Type 325 <ref> TRO 3058U p. 182 </ref>||CROSSBOW Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|New Kent Type 91 Fusion 240 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 164 </ref>||MATADOR Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|New Kent Type 91 Fusion 240 <ref> Milspecs </ref>||MATADOR 2 Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 <ref> 3039 p. 132 </ref>||CN9-A CENTURION IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 <ref> 3039 p. 134 </ref>||ENF-4R ENFORCER IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 <ref> 3039 p. 136 </ref>||HBK-4G HUNCHBACK IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 <ref> 3039 p. 246 </ref>||MON-67 MONGOOSE IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 <ref> TRO 3055U p. 30 </ref>||WTC-4M WATCHMAN IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 86 </ref>||SNT-04 SENTRY IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 106 </ref>||anh-2a Annihilator (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 188 </ref>||Mon-66 Mongoose (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 164 </ref>||Chaparral (Vehicle) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 <ref> TRO 3055U p. 28 </ref>||DMO-1K DAIMYO IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 Fusion <ref> TRO 3060 p. 24 </ref>||MYRMIDON MEDIUM TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 210 </ref>||IS k-3n-kr4 kiso (indu - mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 Fusion engine <ref> 3085 p. 110 </ref>||d-M3d-3 Diomede constructionmech IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 200 Light <ref> Milspecs </ref>||SNT-W5 SENTRY IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 220 <ref> TRO 3058U p. 102 </ref>||TOKUGAWA HEAVY TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 225 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 212 </ref>||IS sb-27 sabre (aero)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Nissan 95 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 152 </ref>||Beagle (Vehicle) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Olympus 240 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 302 </ref>||IS Vlc-5n Vulcan (aero)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Omni 130 Fusion <ref> 3039 p. 32 </ref>||MOBILE HQ IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Omni 150 <ref> 3039 p. 284 </ref>||VLK-QA VALKYRIE IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Omni 175 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 242 </ref>||IS frb-2e firebee (mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Omni 175 <ref> 3039 p. 224 </ref>||RVN-1X RAVEN IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Omni 175 <ref> TRO 3055U p. 24 </ref>||BZK-F3 HOLLANDER IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Omni 175 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 82 </ref>||GRM-01A GARM IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Omni 175 Compact <ref> TRO 3075 p. 70 </ref>||IS wgt-1law/sc wight (mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Omni 210 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 24 </ref>||fs9-s Firestarter (Mech) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Omni 210 Cruising Speed: 64 kph <ref> 3039 p. 110 </ref>||JVN-10N JAVELIN IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Omni 210 Light <ref> Milspecs </ref>||GRM - GARM Clan (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|PlasmaStar 270 <ref> 3039 p. 212 </ref>||CHP-W5 CHIPPEWA IS (Fighter)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Plasmastar 270 <ref> 3085 p. 236 </ref>||PXH-5l PHoenix Hawk IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|PlasmaStar 270 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 284 </ref>||IS tfn-2a typhoon (aero)
 
−
|-
 
−
|PlasmaStar 270 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 246 </ref>||ahb-443 Ahab (Fighter) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|PowerTech 165 Highlift <ref> TRO 3058U p. 92 </ref>||MAXIM HOVERTANK IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Powertech 165 Highlift Fusion <ref> 3085 p. 28 </ref>||Maxim MK II Transport IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Railings 300 Fusion <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 34 </ref>||OSR-4L OSTROC IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rawlings 140 Air Turbine <ref> 3039 p. 178 </ref>||GUARDIAN FIGHTER IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rawlings 200 <ref> 3039 p. 204 </ref>||TR-10 TRANSIT IS (Fighter)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rawlings 200 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 224 </ref>||trn-3t Trident (Fighter) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rawlings 225 Fusion <ref> TRO 3058U p. 108 </ref>||BRUTUS ASSAULT TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rawlings 250 <ref> 3039 p. 194 </ref>||TR-7 THRUSH IS (Fighter)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rawlings 250 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 238 </ref>||hct-213b Hellcat ii (Fighter) IS
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rawlings 300 <ref> 3039 p. 212 </ref>||TR-13 TRANSGRESSOR IS (Fighter)
 
−
|-
 
−
|Rawlings 300 Fusion Cruising Speed: 43 Kph <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 48 </ref>||MAD-5L MARAUDER IS (Mech)
 
−
|-
 
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|RFUM 225 Standard <ref> TRO 3060 p. 154 </ref>||GREAT WYRM Clan (Mech)
 
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|RFUM 225 Standard <ref> Milspecs </ref>||GREAT WYRM 2 Clan (Mech)
 
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|Robinson 160 Fuse-Pak Fusion <ref> TRO 3060 p. 16 </ref>||PINTO ATTACK VTOL IS (Vehicle)
 
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|RT 190 Fusion <ref> TRO 3060 p. 18 </ref>||CHEVALIER LIGHT TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
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|Scarborough 105 Fusion <ref> TRO 3058U p. 78 </ref>||PEGASUS SCOUT HOVERTANK IS (Vehicle)
 
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|Shinobi 240 <ref> 3039 p. 236 </ref>||S-3 SAI
 
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|Shinobi 250 Turbine <ref> 3039 p. 184 </ref>||’MECHBUSTER IS (Vehicle)
 
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|Shinobi 260 <ref> 3039 p. 210 </ref>||SL-17 SHILONE IS (Fighter)
 
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|Shinobi 280 <ref> 3039 p. 198 </ref>||SL-21 SHOLAGAR IS (Fighter)
 
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|Shinobi 320 Fusion <ref> 3039 p. 214 </ref>||SL-15 SLAYER IS (Fighter)
 
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|Shinobl 275 Fusion <ref> TRO 3067 p. 146 </ref>||ON-1 ONI IS (Fighter)
 
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|Shipil 180 <ref> 3039 p. 190 </ref>||SYD-21 SEYDLITZ IS (Fighter)
 
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|Standard 165 Fusion <ref> TRO 3067 p. 164 </ref>||TYRE Clan (Fighter)
 
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|Star League Standard 360 <ref> TRO 3058U p. 188 </ref>||KINGFISHER Clan (Mech)
 
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|Stark 55 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 158 </ref>||Clan chrysaor (proto mech)
 
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|Strand 220 Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 58 </ref>||IS thuMper artillery Vehicle (vehicle)
 
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|Strand 255 <ref> 3039 p. 162 </ref>||STK-3F STALKER IS (Mech)
 
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|Strand 255 <ref> TRO 3058U p. 152 </ref>||LGB-7Q LONGBOW IS (Mech)
 
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|Strand 255 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 120 </ref>||BKW-7R BLACK WATCH IS (Mech)
 
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|Strand 255 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 122 </ref>||TSH-7S TAI-SHO IS (Mech)
 
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|Strand 255 <ref> Milspecs </ref>||TSH-8S TAI-SHO IS (Mech)
 
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|Strand 255 <ref> Milspecs </ref>||BKW-9R BLACK WATCH IS (Mech)
 
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|Strand 255 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 94 </ref>||crK-5003-2 Katana (crocKett) (Mech) IS
 
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|Strand 255 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 96 </ref>||shG-2f Shogun (Mech) IS
 
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|Strand 255 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 98 </ref>||stK-5M Stalker (Mech) IS
 
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|Strand 255 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 168 </ref>||Thor artillery vehicle (Vehicle) IS
 
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|Strand 255 Fusion <ref> TRO 3067 p. 24 </ref>||GLORY HEAVY FIRE SUPPORT VEHICLE IS (Vehicle)
 
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|Strand 255D <ref> TRO 3050U p. 218 </ref>||crK-5003-1 Crockett (Mech) IS
 
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|Strand 340 <ref> 3039 p. 301 </ref>||LGB-0W LONGBOW IS (Mech)
 
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|Type 10 320 Fusion <ref> Milspecs </ref>||Warhammer IIC 5 IS (Mech)
 
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|Type 170 Fusion <ref> TRO 3067 p. 32 </ref>||TYR Infantry Support Tank Clan (Vehicle)
 
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|Type 275 Standard Fusion <ref> TRO 3067 p. 118 </ref>||RABID COYOTE Clan (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 125 <ref> 3085 p. 142 </ref>||Arbalest clan (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 125 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 78 </ref>||EGL-2M EAGLE IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 160 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 156 </ref>||Nightshade (Vehicle) IS
 
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|Vlar 225 lFe <ref> 3085 p. 260 </ref>||Mad-9W2 Marauder IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 225 Light <ref> Milspecs </ref>||SJA-8H SHUGENJA IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 264 </ref>||IS egl-r6 eagle (aero)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3039 p. 142 </ref>||DRG-1N DRAGON IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3039 p. 144 </ref>||QKD-4G QUICKDRAW IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3039 p. 152 </ref>||ON1-K ORION IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3039 p. 168 </ref>||AS7-D ATLAS IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3039 p. 262 </ref>||CHP-2N CHAMPION IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3039 p. 270 </ref>||BL-7-KNT BLACK KNIGHT IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3039 p. 272 </ref>||FLS-7K FLASHMAN IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3039 p. 278 </ref>||KGC-0000 KING CRAB IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3039 p. 291 </ref>||OSR-2C OSTROC IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3039 p. 298 </ref>||MAD-3R MARAUDER IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3039 p. 302 </ref>||MAD-4A MARAUDER II IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> 3085 p. 98 </ref>||Pen-2H Penthesilea IS (Mech)
 
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|VLAR 300 <ref> TRO 3067 p. 100 </ref>||FNR-5 FAFNIR IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> TRO 3055U p. 48 </ref>||ANV-3M ANVIL IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> TRO 3055U p. 64 </ref>||PTR-4D PENETRATOR IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> TRO 3055U p. 174 </ref>||GTR-1 GREAT TURTLE IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> TRO 3058U p. 132 </ref>||CLN-7V CHAMELEON IS (Mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 186 </ref>||IS Msk-9h Mackie (mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 94 </ref>||IS ti-2p titan ii (mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 286 </ref>||IS trb-d36 thunderbird (aero)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 246 </ref>||IS Xnt-3o Xanthos (mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 202 </ref>||chp-1n Champion (Mech) IS
 
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|Vlar 300 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 212 </ref>||bl-6-Knt Black Knight (Mech) IS
 
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|Vlar 300 cruising speed: 32 kph <ref> TRO 3075 p. 184 </ref>||IS as7-d-h atlas ii (mech)
 
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|Vlar 300 Fusion <ref> TRO 3060 p. 30 </ref>||DEMOLISHER II HEAVY TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
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|Vlar 300 Fusion cruising speed: 43 kph <ref> TRO 3075 p. 174 </ref>||IS MerkaVa Mk. Viii heaVy tank
 
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|VoX 120 <ref> 3085 p. 228 </ref>||stG-3P Stinger IS (Mech)
 
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|Vox 120 Cruising Speed: <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 16 </ref>||STG-SR STINGER IS (Mech)
 
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|VOX 215 Fusion <ref> TRO 3058U p. 88 </ref>||BANDIT HOVERTANK IS (Vehicle)
 
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|VOX 225 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 182 </ref>||IS hep-2h helepolis (mech)
 
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|VOX 225 <ref> TRO 3055U p. 10 </ref>||DRT-3S DART IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 225 <ref> TRO 3060 p. 92 </ref>||CBR-02 COBRA IS (Mech)
 
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|VOX 225 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 178 </ref>||IS ky2-d-02 kyudo (mech)
 
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|VOX 225 Fusion <ref> 3039 p. 84 </ref>||VON LUCKNER HEAVY TANK IS (Vehicle)
 
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|VOX 225 Fusion <ref> TRO 3075 p. 300 </ref>||IS Qua-51t Quasit MilitiaMech (mech)
 
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|VOX 240a <ref> 3039 p. 206 </ref>||F-90 STINGRAY IS (Fighter)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 25 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 148 </ref>||Gabriel (Vehicle) IS
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 34 </ref>||ASN -23 ASSASSIN (Mech) IS
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> 3039 p. 116 </ref>||ASN-21 ASSASSIN IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> 3039 p. 150 </ref>||GHR-5H GRASSHOPPER IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> 3039 p. 230 </ref>||CTF-1X CATAPHRACT IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> 3039 p. 268 </ref>||GLT-4L GUILLOTINE IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> 3039 p. 285 </ref>||OTT-7J OSTSCOUT IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> 3039 p. 296 </ref>||ARC-2R ARCHER IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> 3039 p. 297 </ref>||WHM-6R WARHAMMER IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> TRO 3055U p. 54 </ref>||GAL-1GLS GALLOWGLAS IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> TRO 3058U p. 218 </ref>||ST-8A SHOOTIST IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 80 </ref>||Ghr-5J Grasshopper (Mech) IS
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 <ref> TRO 3050U p. 210 </ref>||Glt-3n Guillotine (Mech) IS
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 280 Light Engine <ref> TRO 3067 p. 56 </ref>||STO-4A STILETTO IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 325 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 244 </ref>||IS ksc-3i koschei (mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 325 <ref> TRO 3075 p. 208 </ref>||IS Von 4rh-5 Von rohrs / hebis (mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 330 <ref> 3039 p. 288 </ref>||SCP-1N SCORPION IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 340 <ref> 3039 p. 300 </ref>||BLR-1G BATTLEMASTER IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|VOX 80 Fusion <ref> 3039 p. 20 </ref>||MOBILE ARMY SURGICAL HOSPITAL IS (Vehicle)
 
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|-
 
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|Warner 240J <ref> 3039 p. 196 </ref>||SPR-H5 SPARROWHAWK IS (Fighter)
 
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|-
 
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|Warner 270M Fusion <ref> Milspecs </ref>||PXH-5L Phoenix Hawk IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|Warner 270M Fusion <ref> TRO Phoenix p. 24 </ref>||PXH-4L PHOENIX HAWK IS (Mech)
 
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|-
 
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|WAS 195 <ref> 3039 p. 208 </ref>||LCF-R15 LUCIFER IS (Fighter)
 
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|-
 
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|WAS 280 <ref> 3085 p. 116 </ref>||Mr-1s Morgenstern IS (Fighter)
 
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|GM 150 <ref> TRO 3067 p. 46 </ref>||IDT-1 BRIGAND IS (Mech)
 
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A fusion engine of a BattleMech

Fusion engines are the most common type of BattleMech and aerospace power plant in the BattleTech Universe. Fusion engines can supply great quantities of power, enough for massive vehicles and all of their weapon systems, including the directed energy weapons common on modern battlefields. When no thrust is generated, fusion engines are extremely efficient, practically never needing refueling. If properly ventilated, controlled fusion reactions generate little heat. There are several sub-types of fusion engines available as well, each trading bulk for mass of the components.

Description[edit]

The fusion engine is capable of powering 'Mechs, Aerospace Fighters, and other vehicles. Fusion engines function by harnessing the power of a fusion reaction, as occurs in the core of the Sun. A BattleMech's fusion engine can usually last for decades on a few kilograms of hydrogen. Unlike the research reactors of the real world, a BattleMech's fusion engine runs on "light" hydrogen, protium, rather than hydrogen's heavier isotopes deuterium and tritium. [1]

Fusion engines are able to generate a great deal of heat. Simply moving the vehicle creates heat, though this is often a small amount. Though heat can negatively affect the vehicle's pilot or even the vehicle itself, a well-ventilated fusion engine is far less dangerous than the bleed-heat generated by charging and/or firing weapons, especially lasers and particle weapons.

In a BattleMech, the fusion engine resides in the center torso. It cannot be relocated elsewhere in the BattleMech, though certain types of engines may intrude into adjacent spaces within the structure.

Fusion engines, like other engines, are defined by their "engine rating". For 'Mechs, the engine rating is the mathematical product of the mass of the vehicle and its desired maximum walking or cruising velocity. Stated another way, a 'Mech's maximum walking momentum is directly proportional to engine rating. For instance, a 30-ton Spider BattleMech with a 240 Pitban fusion engine is able to generate the same maximum momentum as a 60-ton Merlin with the same engine, but because the Merlin's mass is twice that of the Spider, the Spider's maximum velocity is twice that of the Merlin.[2][3]

Combat Vehicles adjust engine rating calculation slightly based on motive suspension system. Additionally, engine rating is not proportional to engine mass; engine mass increases exponentially depending upon rating[4]. This results in light, low-to-moderately rated engines massing a disproportionately small fraction of larger engines. As a 'Mech's mass increases, a much larger proportion of the mass must be devoted to engine mass, or speed must be sacrificed. For instance, all of the following BattleMechs have the same maximum cruising (walking) velocity (43.2 km/h), but their varying mass means each 'Mech mounts a different engine. BattleMech mass, engine rating, engine mass, and (engine mass)/(BattleMech mass) are listed for each example, and increase together: PNT-9R Panther (35, 140, 5, 14%)[5], WTH-1 Whitworth (40, 160, 6, 15%)[6], BJ-1 Blackjack (45, 180, 7, 16%)[7], CN9-A Centurion (50, 200, 8.5, 17%)[8], MLN-1A Merlin (60, 240, 11.5, 19%)[9], CPLT-C1 Catapult (65, 260, 13.5, 21%)[10], GHR-5H Grasshopper (70, 280, 16, 23%)[11], ON1-K Orion (75, 300, 19, 25%)[12], VTR-9B Victor (80, 320, 22.5, 28%)[13], BLR-1G BattleMaster (85, 340, 27, 32%)[14], CP-10-Z Cyclops (90, 360, 33, 37%)[15], BNC-3E Banshee (95, 380, 41, 43%)[16]

For 'Mechs, larger fusion engines allow larger maximum momenta. But the inherent instability of bipedal locomotion requires a means to maintain balance and correct falls. In order to maintain control, 'Mechs also mount Gyros, which vary in size proportionally to engine rating.

Fusion engines usually will only shut down if damaged or if heat is uncontrolled. Unlike popular belief, there is absolutely no risk of a fusion engine accidentally becoming a nuclear weapon. [17] There have been a number of cases of fusion engines being "over revved" and exploding with devastating force, but this is more akin to a boiler explosion than a true nuclear explosion. More often a destroyed engine will be punctured by weapons fire. Because the plasma is held in a vacuum chamber (to isolate the superheated plasma from the cold walls of the reactor; contact with the walls would super-chill the plasma below fusion temperatures), a punctured reactor can suck in air where the air is superheated. Normal thermal expansion of the air causes the air to burst out in a brilliant lightshow often mistaken for a "nuclear explosion". This thermal expansion damages anything within 90 meters of the destroyed 'Mech.

Such dramatic failures are rare, though. It is difficult to sustain the fusion reaction and very easy to shut down. Safety systems or damage to containment coils will almost always shut down the engine before such an explosion occurs. The massive shielding of the engine (in the case of standard fusion engines, this is a tungsten carbide shell that accounts for over 2/3 of the weight of the engine) usually buys the safety systems the milliseconds needed to shut down the engine when severe damage is inflicted.

History[edit]

Fusion technology was achieved by the Western Alliance in 2021.[18] Almost a century later, fusion technology had progressed to the point of using protium, the most abundant isotope of hydrogen.[1]

Research into fusion engine technology has yielded improvements over the many centuries of BattleMech use. Light, extralight, and compact fusion engines are now available, in addition to the standard military version.

Brands[edit]

Fusion engines are produced under the following brand names:

Manufacturing[edit]

Fusion engines are manufactured on the following planets:

Brand Planet Company
240 Standard Arcadia Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T4
300 XL Arcadia Arcadia BattleMech Plant CM-T4
Breen 190 Panpour Jalastar Aerospace
DAV 220 Keystone Earthwerks Incorporated
Defiance 120 Tharkad Defiance Motors
Defiance 160 Tharkad Defiance Motors
Doorman 120 Carlisle Bergan Industries
Doorman 130 Carlisle Bergan Industries
Doorman 140 Carlisle Bergan Industries
Fireheart 180 New Syrtis Johnston Industries
Fusion 140 Irece Barcella Beta
Fusion 260 Irece Barcella Beta
Galas Lightpower 80 Ruchbah Michaelson Heavy Industries
GoreTex 240 Betelgeuse Aldis Industries
GoreTex 240 New Samarkand New Samarkand Metals
GoreTex 240 Terra Aldis Industries
GoreTex 240 Loyalty Kallon Industries
GTEM 210 Andurien Bergan Industries
GTEM 210 Irian Bergan Industries
GTEM 210 Kendall Bergan Industries
Hermes 100 Wernke Kallon Industries
Hermes 120 Sian Hellespont 'Mech Works
InterFus 155 Johnsondale Valiant Vehicles
InterFus 260 Johnsondale Valiant Vehicles
Leenex 140 Luthien Luthien Armor Works
Light Force 210 Huntress Abysmal Manufacturing Complex
Lockheed 105 Micro-Fusion Tharkad Lockheed-CBM Corporation
LTV 120 Ares Bergan Industries
LTV 160 Ares Bergan Industries
LTV 160 New Avalon Achernar BattleMechs
LTV 160 Canopus IV Majesty Metals and Manufacturing
LTV 160 Perdition Pinard Protectorates Limited
LTV 160 Taurus Taurus Territorial Industries
LTV 160 Ares Bergan Industries
LTV 160 New Avalon Achernar BattleMechs
Manatwist 300 Chatham Wakazashi Enterprises
Model SF-3 260 Strato Domingo Auxiliary Production Site 4
Nissan 120 Praxton Praxton Fusion Products Limited
Nissan 160 Praxton Praxton Fusion Products Limited
Nissan 175 Praxton Praxton Fusion Products Limited
Nissan 175 Terra Skobel MechWorks
Nissan 200 Kagoshima Nissan General Industries
Nissan 200 Robinson Robinson Standard BattleWorks
Nissan 200 Kalidasa Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated
Nissan 200 New Earth New Earth Trading Company
Nissan 220 Kagoshima Nissan General Industries
Nissan 220 Terra Skobel MechWorks
Nissan 225 Panpour Jalastar Aerospace
Piker 180 Nirasaki New Age Systems Incorporated
PlasmaStar 270 Axton Wangker Aerospace
Rawlings 140 Sian Saroyan Special Projects
Rawlings 200 Capella Ceres Metals Industries
Rawlings 200 Tikonov Earthwerks Incorporated
Rawlings 200 St. Ives Tengo Aerospace
Rawlings 200 Sarna Tengo Aerospace
Rawlings 225 Epsilon Eridani Kressly Warworks
Rawlings 300 Sian Saroyan Special Projects
Robinson 160 Fuse-Pak Robinson Robinson Standard BattleWorks
RT 190 Terra Millennium Industries
Scarborough 140 Al Na'ir Scarborough Manufacturers
Strand 255 Crofton StarCorp Industries
Strand 255 Shiro III Irian BattleMechs Unlimited
Strand 255 Loburg StarCorp Industries
Type 275 Standard Tamaron Ashton 'Mech Production Complex
Vlar 300 Luthien Luthien Armor Works
Vlar 300 Wernke Kallon Industries
Vlar 300 Gibson Gibson Federated BattleMechs - (Free Worlds Defense Industries)
Vlar 300 Edasich Edasich Motors
Warner 200 Praxton Praxton Fusion Products Limited
Warner 200 Taurus Magna
Warner 225 Taurus Magna

Notes[edit]

  • This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "fusion engine" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Fusion Engine" is favored).

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 TechManual, p. 35, "Fusion and Fusion Fuels"
  2. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 106-107
  3. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, pp. 142-143
  4. ↑ Based on Microsoft(R) Excel(R) "trendline" analysis
  5. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 115
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 127
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 129
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 133
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 143
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 147
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 151
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 153
  13. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 159
  14. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 300
  15. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 165
  16. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 167
  17. ↑ TechManual, pp. 36-37, "Fusion Engine Explosions: The Great Myth"
  18. ↑ TechManual, pp. 214-215, "Military-Standard Fusion Engines" & "Industrial Fission/Fusion Engines"

Bibliography[edit]

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