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Line 1: − '''Manipulator''' or '''Manipulator Arm''' is a type of large, dexterous [[actuator]] which is a smaller and less sophisticated version of a [[BattleMech|'Mech's]] arm and hand [[actuator]]s. The device is more advanced than a robot arm found in a factory, which gives the user the ability to handle objects with better care than a clumsy gripper. + '''Manipulator''' or '''Manipulator Arm''' is a type of large dextrous [[actuator]] which is a smaller and less sophisticated version of a [[BattleMech|'Mech's]] Arm and hand [[actuator]]s. Mounted on vehicles, the device is more advanced than a robot arm found in a factory, in which gives a user the ability to handle objects with better care than a clumpy gripper. − There is a smaller version of the Manipulator, which is known simply as [[Basic Manipulator]]. This version of the device allows for the user to control the smaller manipulator more directly while using an [[exoskeleton]] or a [[battle armor]].<ref>''TechManual'', pp. 245, 344, "Manipulator"</ref> + There is a smaller version of the Manipulator, which is known simply as [[Basic Manipulator]]. Which a human user using it may control more directly while using a Exoskeleton or a Battle Armor.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 245, 344 - "Manipulator" - Basic description of unit, Basic Manipulator is separate item for Battle Armor/Exoskeletons.</ref> − [[File:Manipulator Arms on Cortez N Series.jpg|right|thumb|Manipulator arms mounted on a '''Cortez Series N''']] + [[File:Manipulator Arms on Cortez N Series.jpg|right|thumb|Manipulator Arms mounted on a '''Cortez Series N''']] − == History == + ==History== − Like its cousin the ''Salvage Arm'', the Manipulator is ancient technology, with the technology first being developed circa the year [[2000]].<ref>''TechManual'', p. 245, 344 - "Manipulator" - year of development listed.</ref> + Like it's cousin the ''Salvage Arm'', the Manipulator an ancient technology, where the technology was first developed circa the year [[2000]].<ref>''TechManual'', p. 245, 344 - "Manipulator" - year of development listed.</ref> − == Capabilities == + ==Capabilities== − The arms can typically lift upwards of a hundred kilograms and an object as big as five meters. The Manipulator Arm is typically used in hazardous conditions, where the operator needs to be protected from things such as hazardous waste. It can also be used in an airless environment.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 245, 344 - "Manipulator" - The equipment's fluff abilities are listed and the description of how big they can get..</ref> + There arms can typically lift upwards to a 100 kilograms of weight and be as big as five meters. The Manipulator Arm is typically use in hazardous conditions, where operate needs to be protected from harm such as hazardous chemicals/waste or used on a vehicle used in airless environment.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 245, 344 - "Manipulator" - The equipment's fluff abilities are listed and the description of how big they can get..</ref> − == Notes == + ==Notes== − * In ''[[TechManual]]'', the article for the Manipulator noted that further uses for the equipment would be detailed in the then-upcoming ''[[Classic BattleTech Role Playing Game|CBT: RPG (Revised)]]'' manual, which contains Advanced rules. A Time of War RPG rulebook, the successor to CBT: RPG, does not list any functions for this particular piece of equipment with the exception of the Basic Manipulator for the battle armor and exoskeletons.<ref>''A Time for War'', pp. 216, 300</ref> + *In ''[[TechManual]]'', the article for Manipulator notes further uses for the equipment would be detailed in the then-upcoming ''[[Classic BattleTech Role Playing Game|CBT: RPG (Revised)]]'' manual, which contains Advance rules. A Time of War RPG rule book, the successor to CBT: RPG, does not list any functions for this particular piece equipment with exception of the Basic Manipulator for the Battle Armor and Exoskeletons.<ref>''A Time for War'', pp. 216, 300 - Manipulators noted in A Time War are the smaller man-size units not, vehicle scale ones the article is describing.</ref> − == References == + ==Rules== + <div class="gamerules"> + ===Construction Rules=== + Manipulators have Tech Rating of C and be fitted on either a any type of Support Vehicle or Combat Vehicle. + Up to two Manipulator arms may be mounted per location on any allowed vehicle with exception of Rotors ([[VTOL]] Location). + Manipulators weight .01 tons.<ref>''TechManual'', pp. 245, 344 Manipulators - Construction Rules and tables regarding it.</ref> + + ===Game Rules=== + The manipulator arm has no functional use in Total Warfare rules. + Up to two Manipulator arms may be mounted per location on any allowed vehicle with exception of Rotors ([[VTOL]] Location).<ref>''TechManual'', p. 245 Manipulators - Construction Rules.</ref> + </div> + + ==References== <references /> <references /> − + ==Bibliography== − == Bibliography == *''[[A Time of War]]'' *''[[A Time of War]]'' *''[[TechManual]]'' *''[[TechManual]]'' − [[Category: Technology]]+ [[Category: Equipment]] [[Category: Equipment]]
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| − | '''Manipulator''' or '''Manipulator Arm''' is a type of large | + | '''Manipulator''' or '''Manipulator Arm''' is a type of large dextrous [[actuator]] which is a smaller and less sophisticated version of a [[BattleMech|'Mech's]] Arm and hand [[actuator]]s. Mounted on vehicles, the device is more advanced than a robot arm found in a factory, in which gives a user the ability to handle objects with better care than a clumpy gripper. |
| − | There is a smaller version of the Manipulator, which is known simply as [[Basic Manipulator]]. | + | There is a smaller version of the Manipulator, which is known simply as [[Basic Manipulator]]. Which a human user using it may control more directly while using a Exoskeleton or a Battle Armor.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 245, 344 - "Manipulator" - Basic description of unit, Basic Manipulator is separate item for Battle Armor/Exoskeletons.</ref> |
| − | [[File:Manipulator Arms on Cortez N Series.jpg|right|thumb|Manipulator | + | [[File:Manipulator Arms on Cortez N Series.jpg|right|thumb|Manipulator Arms mounted on a '''Cortez Series N''']] |
| − | == History == | + | ==History== |
| − | Like | + | Like it's cousin the ''Salvage Arm'', the Manipulator an ancient technology, where the technology was first developed circa the year [[2000]].<ref>''TechManual'', p. 245, 344 - "Manipulator" - year of development listed.</ref> |
| − | == Capabilities == | + | ==Capabilities== |
| − | + | There arms can typically lift upwards to a 100 kilograms of weight and be as big as five meters. The Manipulator Arm is typically use in hazardous conditions, where operate needs to be protected from harm such as hazardous chemicals/waste or used on a vehicle used in airless environment.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 245, 344 - "Manipulator" - The equipment's fluff abilities are listed and the description of how big they can get..</ref> | |
| − | == Notes == | + | ==Notes== |
| − | * In ''[[TechManual]]'', the article for | + | *In ''[[TechManual]]'', the article for Manipulator notes further uses for the equipment would be detailed in the then-upcoming ''[[Classic BattleTech Role Playing Game|CBT: RPG (Revised)]]'' manual, which contains Advance rules. A Time of War RPG rule book, the successor to CBT: RPG, does not list any functions for this particular piece equipment with exception of the Basic Manipulator for the Battle Armor and Exoskeletons.<ref>''A Time for War'', pp. 216, 300 - Manipulators noted in A Time War are the smaller man-size units not, vehicle scale ones the article is describing.</ref> |
| − | == References == | + | ==Rules== |
| + | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| + | ===Construction Rules=== | ||
| + | Manipulators have Tech Rating of C and be fitted on either a any type of Support Vehicle or Combat Vehicle. | ||
| + | Up to two Manipulator arms may be mounted per location on any allowed vehicle with exception of Rotors ([[VTOL]] Location). | ||
| + | Manipulators weight .01 tons.<ref>''TechManual'', pp. 245, 344 Manipulators - Construction Rules and tables regarding it.</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| + | The manipulator arm has no functional use in Total Warfare rules. | ||
| + | Up to two Manipulator arms may be mounted per location on any allowed vehicle with exception of Rotors ([[VTOL]] Location).<ref>''TechManual'', p. 245 Manipulators - Construction Rules.</ref> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | + | ==Bibliography== | |
| − | == Bibliography == | ||
*''[[A Time of War]]'' | *''[[A Time of War]]'' | ||
*''[[TechManual]]'' | *''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Equipment]] | [[Category: Equipment]] | ||