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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = Browning Mobile HQ RGilClan v29.jpg |
| name = Mobile HQ | | name = Mobile HQ | ||
| manufacturer = [[Star League Defense Industries]] | | manufacturer = [[Star League Defense Industries]] | ||
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| cost = 392,812 C-bills | | cost = 392,812 C-bills | ||
| mass = 25 Tons | | mass = 25 Tons | ||
| − | | armor = StarSlab/4 | + | | armor = [[StarSlab/4]] |
| + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| engine = [[Omni 130]] | | engine = [[Omni 130]] | ||
| comsys = [[TharHes HQ CommSet]] | | comsys = [[TharHes HQ CommSet]] | ||
| T&T = [[Diplan-IX SideSweeper]] | | T&T = [[Diplan-IX SideSweeper]] | ||
| − | + | | speed = 97 | |
| − | | speed = 97 | ||
| Crew = 2 | | Crew = 2 | ||
| − | | armament = [[ | + | | armament = 1x [[medium laser]] |
| BV (1.0) = 149 | | BV (1.0) = 149 | ||
| BV (2.0) = 319 | | BV (2.0) = 319 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | '''Mobile Headquarters''' vehicles were first developed by Star League Defense Industries of [[Terra|Mars]] for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. These vehicles were utilized for large scale planetary operations, compiling data reported in by various means to coordinate their assigned forces during operations.<ref name=TRO3039p32>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 32-33 "Mobile HQ"</ref> | |
| − | Since the destruction of Mobile HQ's manufacturing plant in [[2767]] during the [[Amaris Coup]], the vehicle's numbers have declined. With the lack of replacement parts and the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]' brutal fighting, the vehicle's equipment became irreplaceable. Mobile HQs were prime targets for capture or destruction, and those that survived often suffered damage to their equipment. By the time of the early [[thirty-first century]], many of the few Mobile HQs still remaining in service to the [[Great Houses]] are only partially operational, with most of the equipment replaced by more conventional means of tracking and coordinating forces. Some vehicles were gutted of their remaining functional equipment, which was installed in smaller [[Command Van|command vans]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'' page 34 - Mobile HQ - Remaining functional equipment shifted to smaller vehicles.</ref> Despite the drop in capability, these remaining Mobile HQs are still prized by military organizations, with many commands attempting to capture them intact when the opportunity arises. When | + | Since the destruction of the Mobile HQ's manufacturing plant in [[2767]] during the [[Amaris Coup]], the vehicle's numbers have declined. With the lack of replacement parts and the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]' brutal fighting, the vehicle's equipment became irreplaceable. Mobile HQs were prime targets for capture or destruction, and those that survived often suffered damage to their equipment. By the time of the early [[thirty-first century]], many of the few Mobile HQs still remaining in service to the [[Great Houses]] are only partially operational, with most of the equipment replaced by more conventional means of tracking and coordinating forces. Some vehicles were gutted of their remaining functional equipment, which was installed in smaller [[Command Van|command vans]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'' page 34 - Mobile HQ - Remaining functional equipment shifted to smaller vehicles.</ref> Despite the drop in capability, these remaining Mobile HQs are still prized by military organizations, with many commands attempting to capture them intact when the opportunity arises. When [[Wolf's Dragoons]] first appeared in the Inner Sphere, they were notable for possessing five seemingly brand new and fully operational Mobile HQs.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> |
| − | As [[Star League]] technology became available again, efforts have been made to restore these vehicles, increasing the number of Mobile HQs in service.<ref | + | As [[Star League]] technology became available again, efforts have been made to restore these vehicles, increasing the number of Mobile HQs in service.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Mobile | + | The Mobile Headquarters is armed with a single turret-mounted [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]] for self-defense purposes. It also has a half-ton of cargo space.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> |
| − | When fully operational, a Mobile HQ is equipped with a large computer-generated holographic map table, tied into a sophisticated battle computer and advanced communications gear. Information from orbiting spacecraft and field reports is gathered and projected as a three-dimensional image on the map table with enough detail to show individual troop members. This data can also be fed into the computer, which predicts future movements and offers suggestions to the commander. The communications gear is staffed by three officers, able to receive and dispatch orders through heavy electronic jamming. Communication is achieved through a roof mounted collapsible antenna, capable of contacting even distant [[JumpShips]], and a second directional antenna which doubles as side-look radar. The Mobile HQ's [[Communications Equipment|communications gear]] weighs in at 7 tons. | + | When fully operational, a Mobile HQ is equipped with a large computer-generated holographic map table, tied into a sophisticated battle computer and advanced communications gear. Information from orbiting spacecraft and field reports is gathered and projected as a three-dimensional image on the map table with enough detail to show individual troop members. This data can also be fed into the computer, which predicts future movements and offers suggestions to the commander. The communications gear is staffed by three officers, able to receive and dispatch orders through heavy electronic jamming. Communication is achieved through a roof mounted collapsible antenna, capable of contacting even distant [[JumpShips]], and a second directional antenna which doubles as side-look radar. The Mobile HQ's [[Communications Equipment|communications gear]] weighs in at 7 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;LRM : This [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars era]] variant/refit is commonly found among forces of the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Capellan Confederation]]. This variant removes the | + | *; LRM : This [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars era]] variant/refit is commonly found among forces of the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Capellan Confederation]]. This variant removes the medium laser and replaces it with an [[LRM 10]] launcher with a ton of ammunition. The vehicle's communication gear is reduced to 2 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> BV (2.0) = 402 |
| − | *;Large Laser : Another Succession Wars era variant where the | + | *; Large Laser : Another Succession Wars era variant where the medium laser is exchanged for a [[Large Laser]]. The vehicle's communication gear is reduced to 3 tons.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> BV (2.0) = 436 |
| − | *;Internal | + | *; Internal combustion engine : The loss of technology during the Succession Wars led to many mobile headquarters giving up their Omni fusion engines to [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMechs]] in exchange for [[internal combustion engine]]s. This variant also has to carry a [[Power Amplifier|power amplifier]] and generators to allow its Laser and communications equipment to function.<ref name=TRO3039p32/> |
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| + | *; Browning Mobile HQ: An alternative to the original SLDF configuration and lacking the full communication suite this variant was a common sight among [[Republic of the Sphere]] forces and has started to be seen in [[AFFS]] service as a result of [[First Prince]][[Julian Davion]] re-equipping forces with old Republic arms<ref>'Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29' p.4 </ref>. This mobile HQ unit retains 4 tons of communication equipment. It also carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] and an [[Anti-Missile System]] with a single ton of [[CASE]] protected ammunition.BV(2.0) = 365<ref>'Recognition Guide:ilClan, vol. 29' p. 5</ref> | ||
==Related Vehicles== | ==Related Vehicles== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | The ICE variant of the Mobile HQ only appeared in | + | * The ICE variant of the Mobile HQ only appeared in ''TRO: 3039''. A record sheet for the vehicle was never produced. |
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | MobileHQ.JPG|Original Mobile Headquarters from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' | ||
| + | Browning Mobile HQ RGilClan v29.jpg|Browning Mobile Headquarters from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29|RG:iClan vol. 29]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' - pages 190-191 | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' - pages 190-191 |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' - page 134-135 | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' - page 134-135 |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' |
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[[Category:25 ton Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:25 ton Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:41, 8 June 2023
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| Mobile HQ | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Star League Defense Industries |
| Production Year | 2620[1] |
| Mission | Mobile Command Post |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Cost | 392,812 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 Tons |
| Armor | StarSlab/4 |
| Engine | Omni 130 |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Communications System | TharHes HQ CommSet |
| Targeting Tracking System | Diplan-IX SideSweeper |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
1x medium laser |
| BV (1.0) | 149 |
| BV (2.0) | 319 |
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Description[edit]
Mobile Headquarters vehicles were first developed by Star League Defense Industries of Mars for the Star League Defense Force. These vehicles were utilized for large scale planetary operations, compiling data reported in by various means to coordinate their assigned forces during operations.[2]
Since the destruction of the Mobile HQ's manufacturing plant in 2767 during the Amaris Coup, the vehicle's numbers have declined. With the lack of replacement parts and the Succession Wars' brutal fighting, the vehicle's equipment became irreplaceable. Mobile HQs were prime targets for capture or destruction, and those that survived often suffered damage to their equipment. By the time of the early thirty-first century, many of the few Mobile HQs still remaining in service to the Great Houses are only partially operational, with most of the equipment replaced by more conventional means of tracking and coordinating forces. Some vehicles were gutted of their remaining functional equipment, which was installed in smaller command vans.[3] Despite the drop in capability, these remaining Mobile HQs are still prized by military organizations, with many commands attempting to capture them intact when the opportunity arises. When Wolf's Dragoons first appeared in the Inner Sphere, they were notable for possessing five seemingly brand new and fully operational Mobile HQs.[2]
As Star League technology became available again, efforts have been made to restore these vehicles, increasing the number of Mobile HQs in service.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Mobile Headquarters is armed with a single turret-mounted Defiance B3M medium laser for self-defense purposes. It also has a half-ton of cargo space.[2]
When fully operational, a Mobile HQ is equipped with a large computer-generated holographic map table, tied into a sophisticated battle computer and advanced communications gear. Information from orbiting spacecraft and field reports is gathered and projected as a three-dimensional image on the map table with enough detail to show individual troop members. This data can also be fed into the computer, which predicts future movements and offers suggestions to the commander. The communications gear is staffed by three officers, able to receive and dispatch orders through heavy electronic jamming. Communication is achieved through a roof mounted collapsible antenna, capable of contacting even distant JumpShips, and a second directional antenna which doubles as side-look radar. The Mobile HQ's communications gear weighs in at 7 tons.[2]
Variants[edit]
- LRM
- This Succession Wars era variant/refit is commonly found among forces of the Draconis Combine and Capellan Confederation. This variant removes the medium laser and replaces it with an LRM 10 launcher with a ton of ammunition. The vehicle's communication gear is reduced to 2 tons.[2] BV (2.0) = 402
- Large Laser
- Another Succession Wars era variant where the medium laser is exchanged for a Large Laser. The vehicle's communication gear is reduced to 3 tons.[2] BV (2.0) = 436
- Internal combustion engine
- The loss of technology during the Succession Wars led to many mobile headquarters giving up their Omni fusion engines to light BattleMechs in exchange for internal combustion engines. This variant also has to carry a power amplifier and generators to allow its Laser and communications equipment to function.[2]
- Browning Mobile HQ
- An alternative to the original SLDF configuration and lacking the full communication suite this variant was a common sight among Republic of the Sphere forces and has started to be seen in AFFS service as a result of First PrinceJulian Davion re-equipping forces with old Republic arms[4]. This mobile HQ unit retains 4 tons of communication equipment. It also carries a Guardian ECM Suite and an Anti-Missile System with a single ton of CASE protected ammunition.BV(2.0) = 365[5]
Related Vehicles[edit]
- Daimyo HQ Vehicle - Draconis Combine Command Vehicle.
Notes[edit]
- The ICE variant of the Mobile HQ only appeared in TRO: 3039. A record sheet for the vehicle was never produced.
Gallery[edit]
Original Mobile Headquarters from TRO:3025
Browning Mobile Headquarters from RG:iClan vol. 29
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Mobile HQ
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 32-33 "Mobile HQ"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised page 34 - Mobile HQ - Remaining functional equipment shifted to smaller vehicles.
- ↑ 'Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29' p.4
- ↑ 'Recognition Guide:ilClan, vol. 29' p. 5
Bibliography[edit]
- Record Sheets: 3025/3026
- Record Sheets: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3025 - pages 190-191
- Technical Readout: 3025 Revised - page 134-135
- Technical Readout: 3039