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|Name= Thirty-second Riot Response Precinct, Imperial City, Luthien
 
|Name= Thirty-second Riot Response Precinct, Imperial City, Luthien
 
|Platoon Type (Specialty)= Foot (None)
 
|Platoon Type (Specialty)= Foot (None)
|Platoon Size (Squad/Platoon)= 24 (7/4)
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|Platoon Size (Squad/Platoon)= 28 (7/4)
|Equipment =  
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|Equipment =
|Primary Weapon=20 [[Wakazashi O-12 Shotgun]]s
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|Primary Weapon = 20 [[Wakazashi O-12 Shotgun]]s<ref name=HHK189/>
|Secondary Weapon=8 [[Riot Shield]]s
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|Secondary Weapon= 8 [[Riot Shield]]s<ref name=HHK189/>
|armor=Draconis Combine Standard Infantry Kitt
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|armor = Draconis Combine Standard Infantry Kit<ref name=HKK200>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 200</ref>
|Tech Base/Rating=Inner Sphere (D/C-C-C)
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|Tech Base/Rating = Inner Sphere (D/C-C-C)
|Transport Weight=4 tons
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|Transport Weight = 4 tons
 
|Ground MP = 1
 
|Ground MP = 1
|Jump MP= 0
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|Jump MP = 0
 
|Armor Divisor = 2
 
|Armor Divisor = 2
 
|To-Hit Modifier (Range in Hexes)=
 
|To-Hit Modifier (Range in Hexes)=
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–1 (0 Hexes)
*0 (1-2 Hexes)
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0 (1-2 Hexes)
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+2 (3-4 Hexes)
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|BV (2.0) = 89
 
|BV (2.0) = 89
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Found exclusively in the [[Draconis Combine]], the '''Heavy Riot Infantry''' are a form of trooper which are used to help with provide crowd control to cities of the state. Nominally assigned to the civilian Friendly Pursuers (also know as the Police). While used when situation merits their presence, they're deployed hand from rioters, to storming criminal hideouts. They are typically deployed by armor vehicles, to scene. They're equipped from non-lethal stun batons, gas grenades to [[Recoilless Rifle (Light)(Support Weapon)|recoiless rifles]]. When deployed, these troops are usually transported in armored and wear thick ballistic armor.<ref>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 189 - Background information on infantry type.</ref>
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Found exclusively in the [[Draconis Combine]] the '''Heavy Riot Infantry''', also known as ''Friendly Persuaders'', are a form of police trooper that are employed in crowd control. Used when situation merits their presence, they are deployed to situations from handling rioters to storming criminal hideouts. Riot Infantry are deployed either as foot platoons of 28 troopers or Mechanized platoons of 24 troopers. The Mechanized platoons are rapidly moved to situations by armored cars and carry [[Recoilless Rifle (Light)(Support Weapon)|recoilless rifles]] with explosive and gas rounds.<ref name=HHK189>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 189-90 - "Heavy Riot Infantry".</ref>
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
The Heavy Riot Infantry were typically equipped with [[Wakazashi O-12 Shotgun]]s as their main offensive weapon, which gives this type of trooper platoon work in narrow spaces, but must rely on others for fire-support for enemies further away.  They're also has Heavy Riot Shields, which can provide added non-lethal means of fighting rioters and not having to kill them.<ref>''Handbook: House Kurita'', pp. 189 and 199 - Background information on infantry type.</ref>
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The Heavy Riot Infantry wears thick ballistic armor and were typically equipped with Stun Batons and [[Wakazashi O-12 Shotgun]]s as their main offensive weapons. Such weapons allow the Riot Infantry to operate in confined close quarters situations while protected by eight of their fellow officers carrying Heavy Riot Shields. The Mechanized platoons retain the personal weapons but employ eight Recoilless Rifles instead of the shields. They are protected by standard ballistic plate armor.<ref name=HHK189/><ref name=HKK200/>
  
==Alternate Equipment==
 
Heavy Riot Infantry alternately can be fitted with standard ballistic plate armor, be mechanized using wheeled transportation.  These troopers while retaining the 24 troopers per platoon, Transport weight of 24, can move to 32 kph, while the weaponry remains the same as regular Heavy Riot Infantry. BV(2.0)=61<ref>''Handbook: House Kurita'', pp. 200  - variant of Heavy Riot Infantry type, lighter armor, but faster.</ref>
 
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
Heavy Riot Police can not conduct Anti-'Mech attacks.
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Heavy Riot Police cannot conduct anti-'Mech attacks.
  
As of this writing, there is no listing for the Heavy Riot Police or it's alternate "variant" in Catalyst Game Labs's official website for Battletech units, the [[Master Unit List]].
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As of this writing, there is no listing for the Heavy Riot Police or its alternate "variant" in Catalyst Game Labs' official website for Battletech units, the [[Master Unit List]].
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File:Kurita-dress-civilian-police.png|Friendly Persuader (c.[[3025]])
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==References==
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:58, 16 March 2022

Heavy Riot Infantry.JPG
Thirty-second Riot Response Precinct, Imperial City, Luthien
Type
Platoon Type (Specialty) Foot (None)
Platoon Size (Squad/Platoon) 28 (7/4)
Technical specifications
Primary Weapon 20 Wakazashi O-12 Shotguns[1]
Secondary Weapon 8 Riot Shields[1]
Armor Draconis Combine Standard Infantry Kit[2]
Tech Base/Rating Inner Sphere (D/C-C-C)
Transport Weight 4 tons
Ground MP 1
Jump MP 0
Armor Divisor 2
To-Hit Modifier (Range in Hexes) –1 (0 Hexes)

0 (1-2 Hexes) +2 (3-4 Hexes)

BV (2.0) 89

Description[edit]

Found exclusively in the Draconis Combine the Heavy Riot Infantry, also known as Friendly Persuaders, are a form of police trooper that are employed in crowd control. Used when situation merits their presence, they are deployed to situations from handling rioters to storming criminal hideouts. Riot Infantry are deployed either as foot platoons of 28 troopers or Mechanized platoons of 24 troopers. The Mechanized platoons are rapidly moved to situations by armored cars and carry recoilless rifles with explosive and gas rounds.[1]

Armament[edit]

The Heavy Riot Infantry wears thick ballistic armor and were typically equipped with Stun Batons and Wakazashi O-12 Shotguns as their main offensive weapons. Such weapons allow the Riot Infantry to operate in confined close quarters situations while protected by eight of their fellow officers carrying Heavy Riot Shields. The Mechanized platoons retain the personal weapons but employ eight Recoilless Rifles instead of the shields. They are protected by standard ballistic plate armor.[1][2]

Notes[edit]

Heavy Riot Police cannot conduct anti-'Mech attacks.

As of this writing, there is no listing for the Heavy Riot Police or its alternate "variant" in Catalyst Game Labs' official website for Battletech units, the Master Unit List.

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Handbook: House Kurita, p. 189-90 - "Heavy Riot Infantry".
  2. 2.0 2.1 Handbook: House Kurita, p. 200

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