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Line 3: |name=''Ostscout'' |name=''Ostscout'' |manufacturer= |manufacturer= − [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]] (7J; destroyed 2802)<ref name=TRSWp40f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 40–41: "OTT-7J Ostscout"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3039 --> + [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]] (Connaught; destroyed 2802)<ref name=TRSWp40f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 40–41</ref> ---- ---- [[Krupp Armament Works]] [[Krupp Armament Works]] Line 9:
Line 9: [[Odin Manufacturing]] [[Odin Manufacturing]] ---- ---- − [[Ostmann Industries]] (7J)<ref name=TRSWp40f /> + [[Ostmann Industries]]<ref name=TRSWp40f /> ---- ---- [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]] [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]] − |model=OTT-7J<ref name=TRSWp40f /> + |model=OTT-7J |production year=2600 |production year=2600 |year reference=<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 285</ref> |year reference=<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 285</ref> Line 24:
Line 24: |engine=[[VOX 280]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> |engine=[[VOX 280]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> |comsys=[[Barret 4000]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> |comsys=[[Barret 4000]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> − |T&T=[[TRSS.2L3]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> + |T&T=TRSS.2L3 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> |heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> |heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> |speed=129 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> |speed=129 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> Line 34:
Line 34: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Ostscout''''' was designed as a pure recon [[BattleMech]] by [[Ostmann Industries]]. To that end, it was built entirely around gathering data and getting out of trouble, tasks for which it is exceptional; the ''Ostscout'' is quick enough to escape most traps, and very few other designs can match it in terms of speed and maneuverability. However, its ability to run and leap out of danger came at the expense of offensive capability, and in fact, were it not for aggressive lobbying on the part of its test pilots the final production model would have been completely weaponless. As it is, the ''Ostscout'' would be hard pressed to win a fight against all but the lightest 'Mechs, but the 'Mech excels at operating deep behind enemy lines, gathering as much information as possible about the terrain and the disposition of enemy forces.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 28</ref> + The '''''Ostscout''''' was designed as a pure recon [[BattleMech]] by [[Ostmann Industries]]. To that end, it was built entirely around gathering data and getting out of trouble, tasks for which it is exceptional; the ''Ostscout'' is quick enough to escape most traps, and very few other designs can match it in terms of speed and maneuverability. However, its ability to run and leap out of danger came at the expense of offensive capability, and in fact, were it not for aggressive lobbying on the part of its test pilots the final production model would have been completely weaponless. As it is, the ''Ostscout'' would be hard-pressed to win a fight against all but the lightest 'Mechs, but the 'Mech excels at operating deep behind enemy lines, gathering as much information as possible about the terrain and the disposition of enemy forces.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 28</ref> Starting in [[Introduction Year::2600]], Ostmann built and sold the ''Ostscout'' to fulfill many armies' need for a swift reconnaissance 'Mech, but eventually found that demand was outstripping their production ability. Rather than sacrifice their popular ''[[Ostroc]]'' line of urban-combat 'Mechs, the company licensed [[Kong Interstellar]] to start building the 'Mech in [[2700]], an arrangement similar to that struck regarding the ''[[Ostsol]]''. Kong would continue to build ''Ostscouts'' for the next hundred years until the destruction of their factory on [[Connaught]] at the outset of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. Deprived of the possibility of replacement, many commanders began to hoard their ''Ostscouts'' like valuable treasure, parceling them out only for special missions, and most ''Ostscout'' pilots would not even attempt to engage enemy 'Mechs, as the advanced sensor system became extremely rare and nearly impossible to replace. This unwillingness to put the 'Mech in danger meant many survived the Succession Wars in practically mint condition, although many which suffered damage to their advanced sensors were forced to replace them with inferior, albeit more robust, systems.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 82</ref> Starting in [[Introduction Year::2600]], Ostmann built and sold the ''Ostscout'' to fulfill many armies' need for a swift reconnaissance 'Mech, but eventually found that demand was outstripping their production ability. Rather than sacrifice their popular ''[[Ostroc]]'' line of urban-combat 'Mechs, the company licensed [[Kong Interstellar]] to start building the 'Mech in [[2700]], an arrangement similar to that struck regarding the ''[[Ostsol]]''. Kong would continue to build ''Ostscouts'' for the next hundred years until the destruction of their factory on [[Connaught]] at the outset of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. Deprived of the possibility of replacement, many commanders began to hoard their ''Ostscouts'' like valuable treasure, parceling them out only for special missions, and most ''Ostscout'' pilots would not even attempt to engage enemy 'Mechs, as the advanced sensor system became extremely rare and nearly impossible to replace. This unwillingness to put the 'Mech in danger meant many survived the Succession Wars in practically mint condition, although many which suffered damage to their advanced sensors were forced to replace them with inferior, albeit more robust, systems.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 82</ref> Line 58:
Line 58: *; OTT-9S : The -9S model is also a rebuild of the ''Ostscout''. This model also uses an [[endo steel]] chassis, as well as [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. For protection, the 'Mech carries two [[ER medium laser]]s and two [[A-Pod]]s to discourage infantry attacks. The electronics carried by this 'Mech include a [[Beagle active probe]], [[Guardian ECM suite]], and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator. BV (1.0) = 631, BV (2.0) = 868<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 55</ref> *; OTT-9S : The -9S model is also a rebuild of the ''Ostscout''. This model also uses an [[endo steel]] chassis, as well as [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. For protection, the 'Mech carries two [[ER medium laser]]s and two [[A-Pod]]s to discourage infantry attacks. The electronics carried by this 'Mech include a [[Beagle active probe]], [[Guardian ECM suite]], and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator. BV (1.0) = 631, BV (2.0) = 868<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 55</ref> − *; OTT-10CS : Produced by [[Krupp Armament Works]] and [[Odin Manufacturing]], the 10CS ''Ostscout'' saves weight through the use of an [[XL engine]] and an [[XL gyro]], which gives up durability for more combat payload weight, allowing the 'Mech to jump up to 300 meters through the use of ten Rawlings 45i [[Improved Jump Jet]]s. The 10CS also carries an [[improved C3 computer]] to communicate with similarly equipped units and carries two [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s for defensive combat capabilities.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 56</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20101212132232/http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=428 "Boring Recon? No More!"]</ref> + *; OTT-10CS : Produced by [[Krupp Armament Works]], the 10CS ''Ostscout'' saves weight through the use of an [[XL engine]] and an [[XL gyro]], which gives up durability for more combat payload weight, allowing the 'Mech to jump up to 300 meters through the use of ten Rawlings 45i [[Improved Jump Jet]]s. The 10CS also carries an [[improved C3 computer]] to communicate with similarly equipped units and carries two [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s for defensive combat capabilities.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 56</ref><ref>[http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=428 "Boring Recon? No More!"] (dead link)</ref> *; OTT-11J : This variant is also produced by [[Krupp Armament Works]]. The top speed of the 'Mech is close to 150 km/h, thanks to a [[GM 315]] [[XL engine]], and it uses eight standard [[jump jet]]s for enhanced mobility. [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor is utilized to offer enhanced protection, but all the advanced electronic equipment was removed, except for the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. The weapons and electronics are replaced by a pair of [[Light_Particle_Projector_Cannon#Moscovia|Moscovia]] [[light PPC]]s. BV (2.0) = 908<ref name=TR3085p235>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 235</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 44</ref> *; OTT-11J : This variant is also produced by [[Krupp Armament Works]]. The top speed of the 'Mech is close to 150 km/h, thanks to a [[GM 315]] [[XL engine]], and it uses eight standard [[jump jet]]s for enhanced mobility. [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor is utilized to offer enhanced protection, but all the advanced electronic equipment was removed, except for the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. The weapons and electronics are replaced by a pair of [[Light_Particle_Projector_Cannon#Moscovia|Moscovia]] [[light PPC]]s. BV (2.0) = 908<ref name=TR3085p235>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 235</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 44</ref> Line 73:
Line 73: ==Related BattleMechs== ==Related BattleMechs== * '''''[[Ostscout IIC]]''''' - [[Clan Jade Falcon]] began a [[IIC]]-style redesign of the Ostscout in [[3063]]. The design proved unsatisfactory, however, and was not put into full production.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p.3</ref> * '''''[[Ostscout IIC]]''''' - [[Clan Jade Falcon]] began a [[IIC]]-style redesign of the Ostscout in [[3063]]. The design proved unsatisfactory, however, and was not put into full production.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p.3</ref> − − ==Notable Pilots== − :''See [[:Category:Notable Ostscout Pilots]]'' ==Notes== ==Notes== * The original image of the ''Ostscout'' was placed on the list of [[Unseen]] images in 1996. In 2011<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=12015.msg326119#msg326119 Re: The Unseen - a Reseen IIC Explanation, and a List (Updated, December 2011)]</ref> it was removed from the list and became once again legal to use. When the decision was made to [[Unseen#Retcon|retcon]] the Unseen images, it was also decided to refresh the art for other early era 'Mechs, including the ''Ostscout''. * The original image of the ''Ostscout'' was placed on the list of [[Unseen]] images in 1996. In 2011<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=12015.msg326119#msg326119 Re: The Unseen - a Reseen IIC Explanation, and a List (Updated, December 2011)]</ref> it was removed from the list and became once again legal to use. When the decision was made to [[Unseen#Retcon|retcon]] the Unseen images, it was also decided to refresh the art for other early era 'Mechs, including the ''Ostscout''. − * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Ostscout'' was among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its name, image, and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. + * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Ostscout'' was among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its name, image, and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 90:
Line 87: PP Ostscout.jpg|OTT-9S ''Ostscout'' from ''TRO:Phoenix'' PP Ostscout.jpg|OTT-9S ''Ostscout'' from ''TRO:Phoenix'' Ostscout_OTT-11J.jpg|OTT-11J ''Ostscout'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO:3085]]'' Ostscout_OTT-11J.jpg|OTT-11J ''Ostscout'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO:3085]]'' − Ostscout HDTFS.jpg|''Ostscout'' from ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)|House Davion]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 99:
Line 95: <div class="desktop-3-col"> <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' − * [https://web.archive.org/web/20101206085518/http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=428 ''Boring Recon? No More!''] + * [http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=428 ''Boring Recon? No More!''] (dead link) * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' Line 123:
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|name=''Ostscout'' | |name=''Ostscout'' | ||
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| − | [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]] ( | + | [[Kong Interstellar Corporation]] (Connaught; destroyed 2802)<ref name=TRSWp40f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 40–41</ref> |
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[[Krupp Armament Works]] | [[Krupp Armament Works]] | ||
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[[Odin Manufacturing]] | [[Odin Manufacturing]] | ||
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| − | [[Ostmann Industries]] | + | [[Ostmann Industries]]<ref name=TRSWp40f /> |
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[[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]] | [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]] | ||
| − | |model=OTT-7J | + | |model=OTT-7J |
|production year=2600 | |production year=2600 | ||
|year reference=<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 285</ref> | |year reference=<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 285</ref> | ||
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|engine=[[VOX 280]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> | |engine=[[VOX 280]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> | ||
|comsys=[[Barret 4000]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> | |comsys=[[Barret 4000]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> | ||
| − | |T&T= | + | |T&T=TRSS.2L3 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> |
|heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> | |heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> | ||
|speed=129 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> | |speed=129 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp40f /> --> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Ostscout''''' was designed as a pure recon [[BattleMech]] by [[Ostmann Industries]]. To that end, it was built entirely around gathering data and getting out of trouble, tasks for which it is exceptional; the ''Ostscout'' is quick enough to escape most traps, and very few other designs can match it in terms of speed and maneuverability. However, its ability to run and leap out of danger came at the expense of offensive capability, and in fact, were it not for aggressive lobbying on the part of its test pilots the final production model would have been completely weaponless. As it is, the ''Ostscout'' would be hard pressed to win a fight against all but the lightest 'Mechs, but the 'Mech excels at operating deep behind enemy lines, gathering as much information as possible about the terrain and the disposition of enemy forces.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 28</ref> | + | The '''''Ostscout''''' was designed as a pure recon [[BattleMech]] by [[Ostmann Industries]]. To that end, it was built entirely around gathering data and getting out of trouble, tasks for which it is exceptional; the ''Ostscout'' is quick enough to escape most traps, and very few other designs can match it in terms of speed and maneuverability. However, its ability to run and leap out of danger came at the expense of offensive capability, and in fact, were it not for aggressive lobbying on the part of its test pilots the final production model would have been completely weaponless. As it is, the ''Ostscout'' would be hard-pressed to win a fight against all but the lightest 'Mechs, but the 'Mech excels at operating deep behind enemy lines, gathering as much information as possible about the terrain and the disposition of enemy forces.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 28</ref> |
Starting in [[Introduction Year::2600]], Ostmann built and sold the ''Ostscout'' to fulfill many armies' need for a swift reconnaissance 'Mech, but eventually found that demand was outstripping their production ability. Rather than sacrifice their popular ''[[Ostroc]]'' line of urban-combat 'Mechs, the company licensed [[Kong Interstellar]] to start building the 'Mech in [[2700]], an arrangement similar to that struck regarding the ''[[Ostsol]]''. Kong would continue to build ''Ostscouts'' for the next hundred years until the destruction of their factory on [[Connaught]] at the outset of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. Deprived of the possibility of replacement, many commanders began to hoard their ''Ostscouts'' like valuable treasure, parceling them out only for special missions, and most ''Ostscout'' pilots would not even attempt to engage enemy 'Mechs, as the advanced sensor system became extremely rare and nearly impossible to replace. This unwillingness to put the 'Mech in danger meant many survived the Succession Wars in practically mint condition, although many which suffered damage to their advanced sensors were forced to replace them with inferior, albeit more robust, systems.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 82</ref> | Starting in [[Introduction Year::2600]], Ostmann built and sold the ''Ostscout'' to fulfill many armies' need for a swift reconnaissance 'Mech, but eventually found that demand was outstripping their production ability. Rather than sacrifice their popular ''[[Ostroc]]'' line of urban-combat 'Mechs, the company licensed [[Kong Interstellar]] to start building the 'Mech in [[2700]], an arrangement similar to that struck regarding the ''[[Ostsol]]''. Kong would continue to build ''Ostscouts'' for the next hundred years until the destruction of their factory on [[Connaught]] at the outset of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. Deprived of the possibility of replacement, many commanders began to hoard their ''Ostscouts'' like valuable treasure, parceling them out only for special missions, and most ''Ostscout'' pilots would not even attempt to engage enemy 'Mechs, as the advanced sensor system became extremely rare and nearly impossible to replace. This unwillingness to put the 'Mech in danger meant many survived the Succession Wars in practically mint condition, although many which suffered damage to their advanced sensors were forced to replace them with inferior, albeit more robust, systems.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3025/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 82</ref> | ||
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*; OTT-9S : The -9S model is also a rebuild of the ''Ostscout''. This model also uses an [[endo steel]] chassis, as well as [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. For protection, the 'Mech carries two [[ER medium laser]]s and two [[A-Pod]]s to discourage infantry attacks. The electronics carried by this 'Mech include a [[Beagle active probe]], [[Guardian ECM suite]], and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator. BV (1.0) = 631, BV (2.0) = 868<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 55</ref> | *; OTT-9S : The -9S model is also a rebuild of the ''Ostscout''. This model also uses an [[endo steel]] chassis, as well as [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. For protection, the 'Mech carries two [[ER medium laser]]s and two [[A-Pod]]s to discourage infantry attacks. The electronics carried by this 'Mech include a [[Beagle active probe]], [[Guardian ECM suite]], and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator. BV (1.0) = 631, BV (2.0) = 868<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 55</ref> | ||
| − | *; OTT-10CS : Produced by [[Krupp Armament Works | + | *; OTT-10CS : Produced by [[Krupp Armament Works]], the 10CS ''Ostscout'' saves weight through the use of an [[XL engine]] and an [[XL gyro]], which gives up durability for more combat payload weight, allowing the 'Mech to jump up to 300 meters through the use of ten Rawlings 45i [[Improved Jump Jet]]s. The 10CS also carries an [[improved C3 computer]] to communicate with similarly equipped units and carries two [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s for defensive combat capabilities.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', p. 56</ref><ref>[http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=428 "Boring Recon? No More!"] (dead link)</ref> |
*; OTT-11J : This variant is also produced by [[Krupp Armament Works]]. The top speed of the 'Mech is close to 150 km/h, thanks to a [[GM 315]] [[XL engine]], and it uses eight standard [[jump jet]]s for enhanced mobility. [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor is utilized to offer enhanced protection, but all the advanced electronic equipment was removed, except for the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. The weapons and electronics are replaced by a pair of [[Light_Particle_Projector_Cannon#Moscovia|Moscovia]] [[light PPC]]s. BV (2.0) = 908<ref name=TR3085p235>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 235</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 44</ref> | *; OTT-11J : This variant is also produced by [[Krupp Armament Works]]. The top speed of the 'Mech is close to 150 km/h, thanks to a [[GM 315]] [[XL engine]], and it uses eight standard [[jump jet]]s for enhanced mobility. [[Ferro-fibrous]] armor is utilized to offer enhanced protection, but all the advanced electronic equipment was removed, except for the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. The weapons and electronics are replaced by a pair of [[Light_Particle_Projector_Cannon#Moscovia|Moscovia]] [[light PPC]]s. BV (2.0) = 908<ref name=TR3085p235>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 235</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 44</ref> | ||
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==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
* '''''[[Ostscout IIC]]''''' - [[Clan Jade Falcon]] began a [[IIC]]-style redesign of the Ostscout in [[3063]]. The design proved unsatisfactory, however, and was not put into full production.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p.3</ref> | * '''''[[Ostscout IIC]]''''' - [[Clan Jade Falcon]] began a [[IIC]]-style redesign of the Ostscout in [[3063]]. The design proved unsatisfactory, however, and was not put into full production.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p.3</ref> | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The original image of the ''Ostscout'' was placed on the list of [[Unseen]] images in 1996. In 2011<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=12015.msg326119#msg326119 Re: The Unseen - a Reseen IIC Explanation, and a List (Updated, December 2011)]</ref> it was removed from the list and became once again legal to use. When the decision was made to [[Unseen#Retcon|retcon]] the Unseen images, it was also decided to refresh the art for other early era 'Mechs, including the ''Ostscout''. | * The original image of the ''Ostscout'' was placed on the list of [[Unseen]] images in 1996. In 2011<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=12015.msg326119#msg326119 Re: The Unseen - a Reseen IIC Explanation, and a List (Updated, December 2011)]</ref> it was removed from the list and became once again legal to use. When the decision was made to [[Unseen#Retcon|retcon]] the Unseen images, it was also decided to refresh the art for other early era 'Mechs, including the ''Ostscout''. | ||
| − | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [ | + | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Ostscout'' was among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its name, image, and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. |
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PP Ostscout.jpg|OTT-9S ''Ostscout'' from ''TRO:Phoenix'' | PP Ostscout.jpg|OTT-9S ''Ostscout'' from ''TRO:Phoenix'' | ||
Ostscout_OTT-11J.jpg|OTT-11J ''Ostscout'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO:3085]]'' | Ostscout_OTT-11J.jpg|OTT-11J ''Ostscout'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO:3085]]'' | ||
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Unarmed BattleMechs]] | ||