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{{otheruses|the hovertank|the subvariant of the ''Hedgehog'' tripod 'Mech|Hedgehog}}
 
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
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| image = Harrasser.jpg
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| image = Harasser RGilClan v33.jpg
 
| name = Harasser Missile Platform
 
| name = Harasser Missile Platform
 
| manufacturer = [[Brooks Incorporated]]
 
| manufacturer = [[Brooks Incorporated]]
 
| production year=2811
 
| production year=2811
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1390/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| year reference=<ref name=MUL>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1390/ MUL data for the {{PAGENAME}}]</ref>
 
| Mission = Scout/Raider
 
| Mission = Scout/Raider
 
| Type = Hover
 
| Type = Hover
| cost = 568,500 C-bills
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| cost = 561,000 C-bills<ref name=MUL/>
 
| mass = 25 tons
 
| mass = 25 tons
| armor = StarSlab/2 Standard
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| armor = [[StarSlab/2]]
| engine = GM 120 Classic II I.C.E
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| heat sinks = 0
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| engine = [[GM 120 Classic II I.C.E.]]
 
| comsys = [[Maxell 500]]
 
| comsys = [[Maxell 500]]
 
| T&T = [[Maxell TA 55]]
 
| T&T = [[Maxell TA 55]]
 
| speed = 162
 
| speed = 162
 
| Crew = 2
 
| Crew = 2
| armament = *2 SureShot Mk VI [[SRM-6]]
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| armament = 2x [[SRM-6]]
| BV (1.0) = 413
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| BV (1.0) =  
| BV (2.0) = 433
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| BV (2.0) = 413
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
  
The '''Harasser'''s were extremely cheap to manufacture, and were produced in large numbers, as they were incorporated into the [[Galleon|Galleon Light Tank]] units within the [[FWL|Free World League]].
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The '''Harasser''' was sanctioned by [[House Marik]] to work alongside the [[Galleon|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]].<ref name=TRO3026p18>''Technical Readout: 3026'', p. 18</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
A pair of SureShot Mk VI [[SRM-6]] gives the Harasser more firepower then 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 kph, a fleeing Harasser can outrun nearly everything, running circles around heavier [[BattleMech]]s and making it a much harder target to hit.
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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 [[BattleMech]]s and making it a much harder target to hit.<ref name=TRO3026p18/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
  
*;LRM : One of the most common variants, this 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
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*;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.<ref name=TRO3026p18/> BV (2.0) = 412<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 47</ref>
  
*;Flamer : This highly specialized variant mounts eight vehicle [[Flamer]]s in place of the [[SRM-6]] racks. BV (2.0) = 230
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*;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<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 46</ref>
  
*;Small Laser : Another specialized variant design, to operate without support and far from supply lines. It mounts five [[Small Laser]]s in the turret. BV (2.0) = 233
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*;Small Laser : Another specialized variant design, to operate without support and far from supply lines. It mounts five [[Small Laser]]s in the turret. BV (2.0) = 233{{cn}}
  
*;Medium Laser : A variant seen within the [[Galleon|Galleon Light Tank]] units, this uses two [[Medium Laser]]s, salvaged from damaged or destroyed [[Galleon|Galleon Light Tank]]s. BV (2.0) = 341
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*; Harasser Laser Platform : A variant seen within the [[Galleon|Galleon Light Tank]] units, this uses two [[medium laser]]s, salvaged from damaged or destroyed [[Galleon|Galleon Light Tank]]s. BV (2.0) = 321<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 45</ref>
  
*;Mini-Peggy : This variant is a simple scouting vehicle.  The [[SRM-6]]s are decreased to four packs and a remote sensor dispenser is added. Armor is also increased by a ton. BV (2.0) = 351<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 49</ref>
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*;"Mini-Peggy" : This [[3028]] variant is a simple scouting vehicle.  The [[SRM-6]]s are decreased to four packs and a remote sensor dispenser is added. Armor is also increased by a ton. BV (2.0) = 351<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 49</ref>
  
*;MML : This [[Dark Age]] variant of the Harasser uses a [[Fuel Cell]] engine to reach speeds of 180km/h. It carries a pair of turret mounted [[MML-5]]s, which in turn have two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 427<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 42</ref>
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*;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-5]]s, which in turn have two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 427<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 42</ref>
  
*;Thunderbolt : Based on the MML variant, this version carries two [[Thunderbolt 5]] missile launchers and a ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 541<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 43</ref>
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*;Thunderbolt : Based on the MML variant, this [[3089]] version carries two [[Thunderbolt 5]] missile launchers and a ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 541<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 43</ref>
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*;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<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 15</ref>
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*;Heavy Ferro : This factory variant of the Speed variant improves the armor to [[heavy ferro-fibrous]]. BV (2.0) = 519<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 16</ref>
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*; 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<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 17</ref>
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*; 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<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 18</ref>
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*; 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<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 19</ref>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*;Leaping Lisa : An experimental version of the Harasser trying to resurrect the famous jumping [[Kanga]].  [[SRM-4]]s replace the six packs.  Seven jump jets are then added. BV (2.0) = 354<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 50</ref>
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*; "Leaping Lisa" : An Succession War era experimental version of the Harasser trying to resurrect the famous jumping [[Kanga]].  [[SRM-4]]s replace the six packs.  Seven jump jets are then added. BV (2.0) = 354<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 50</ref><ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 21</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1386/harasser-missile-platform-leaping-lisal MUL data for the "Leaping Lisa"  variant]</ref>
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*; 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]].<ref name=XTRO:MWp8>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 8</ref> BV (2.0) = 447<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 21</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5785/harasser-missile-platform-fuel-cell MUL data for the Fuel Cell variant]</ref>
  
*;Fuel Cell : This variant is equipped with a [[Fuel Cell]] engine that allows it to move at a maximum speed of 150km/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.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 8</ref> BV (2.0) = 447<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 21</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The Harasser (Fuel Cell) variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=XTRO:MWp8>''Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted'', p. 8</ref>
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* [[Poor Workmanship]]<ref name=XTRO:MWp8/>
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==Notes==
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* 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.<ref>''Dragon Magazine'' Vol. XI, No. 5 (#114), pp. 79–80: Running Guns</ref>
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* The production date of the Harasser was intentionally changed from the ''TRO:3026'' entry of 2829 to 2811 by the [[MUL]] team.<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,47774.msg1512706.html#msg1512706 MUL Feedback Tread II, reply #908]</ref>
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:3039 Harasser.jpg|Harasser
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Harasser.jpg|Original Harasser from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]''
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Harasser HH3026.jpg|Decolorized reprint of Harasser from German ''[[Hardware-Handbuch 3031|HWH:3031]]''
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Harasser TRO3026Revised.png|Harasser from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]''
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3039 Harasser.jpg|Harasser from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]''
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Harasser RGilClan v33.jpg|Harasser from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33|RG:iClan vol. 33]]''
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Camomarikdefendersofandurien.png|Harasser in [[Defenders of Andurien]] colors from ''[[Camo Specs]]''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''
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* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
 
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
  
  

Latest revision as of 19:31, 14 March 2024

This article is about the hovertank. For the subvariant of the Hedgehog tripod 'Mech, see Hedgehog.
Harasser RGilClan v33.jpg
Harasser Missile Platform
Production information
Manufacturer Brooks Incorporated
Production Year 2811[1]
Mission Scout/Raider
Type Hover
Cost 561,000 C-bills[1]
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[edit]

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.[2]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

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.[2]

Variants[edit]

  • 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.[2] BV (2.0) = 412[3]
  • 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[4]
  • 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[citation needed]
  • "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[6]
  • 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[7]
  • Thunderbolt 
    Based on the MML variant, this 3089 version carries two Thunderbolt 5 missile launchers and a ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 541[8]
  • 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[9]
  • Heavy Ferro 
    This factory variant of the Speed variant improves the armor to heavy ferro-fibrous. BV (2.0) = 519[10]
  • 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[11]

Custom Variants[edit]

  • "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[14][15][16]
  • 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.[17] BV (2.0) = 447[18][19]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Harasser (Fuel Cell) variant is subject to the following Design Quirk:[17]

Notes[edit]

  • 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.[20]
  • The production date of the Harasser was intentionally changed from the TRO:3026 entry of 2829 to 2811 by the MUL team.[21]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 MUL data for the Harasser
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: 3026, p. 18
  3. Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 47
  4. Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 46
  5. Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 45
  6. Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 49
  7. Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 42
  8. Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 43
  9. Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33, p. 15
  10. Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33, p. 16
  11. Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33, p. 17
  12. Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33, p. 18
  13. Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33, p. 19
  14. Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 50
  15. Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted, p. 21
  16. MUL data for the "Leaping Lisa" variant
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted, p. 8
  18. Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted, p. 21
  19. MUL data for the Fuel Cell variant
  20. Dragon Magazine Vol. XI, No. 5 (#114), pp. 79–80: Running Guns
  21. MUL Feedback Tread II, reply #908

Bibliography[edit]