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Line 1: − {{Cleanup|reason=review needed|date=September 2023}} + {{cleanup}} − {{InfoBoxBattleMech + {{InfoBoxIndMech | image = Patron.jpg | image = Patron.jpg − | name = ''Patron'' + | Name = Patron LoaderMech − | manufacturer = [[Atrean Robotics]] + | Manufacturer = [[Atrean Robotics]], [[Graham-Davis Enterprises]] − ----+ | Use = Ammunition Loading 'Mech, Cargo handling − [[Graham-Davis Enterprises]] + | Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Tournament Legal) − | model = LoaderMech+ | Cost = 634,198 − | Use = Ammunition Loading 'Mech + | Introduced = [[2550]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4792/patron-standard-loadermech MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − ----+ | Mass = 15 Tons − Cargo handling + | Engine = Vlar 30 PowerStack [[Fuel Cell]] − |Tech Base =Inner Sphere + | Top Speed = 30 − |mech type =IndustrialMech + | Armament = None − |feet=2+ | comsys = [[Apple Communicator]]<ref name="TRO:3075p262">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 262, "Patron LoaderMech"</ref> − | Equipment Rating = D/D-D-C/C − | cost = 634,198 [[C-bill]]s − | introduced = [[2550]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4792/patron-standard-loadermech MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − | mass = 15 − | engine = [[Vlar 30 PowerStack]] [[fuel cell]] − | speed = 30 − | armament = − | comsys = [[Apple Communicator]]<ref name="TRO:3075p262">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 262: "Patron LoaderMech"</ref> | T&T = None<ref name="TRO:3075p262"/> | T&T = None<ref name="TRO:3075p262"/> − | heat sinks = 1 [[single heat sink]] + | Heat Sinks = 1 − | armor = [[Type 7 IndiPlate Commercial]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[BAR|BAR 5]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> + | Armor = Type 7 IndiPlate [[Commercial Armor|Commercial]] ([[BAR]] 5) − | Equipment = + | Equipment = [[Lift Hoist]], [[Searchlight|Mounted Searchlight]], [[Sprayer]], [[Cargo Bay]] − * 1x [[Lift hoist]] − * 1x [[Searchlight|Mounted searchlight]] − * 1x [[Sprayer]] − * 1x [[Cargo bay]] | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 74<ref name=TRO:3075p262/><br>106<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 251</ref> 67<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 171</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 74<ref name=TRO:3075p262>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 262, "Patron Profile"</ref><br>106<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 251</ref> 67<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 171</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Patron''''' was designed as an ammunition reloader for the [[FWL|League]]'s first BattleMech design, the ''[[Icarus II|Icarus]]''. One of the first [[LoaderMech]]s produced in the [[Inner Sphere]], it was created in the [[Free Worlds League]] by [[Atrean Robotics]]. The IndustrialMech was highly successful in its logistical support role for the later [[Icarus II]], which propelled Atrean Robotics into expanding its production facilities to 16 worlds in the League.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> + The '''''Patron''''' was designed as an ammunition reloader for the League's first BattleMech design, the ''[[Icarus II|Icarus]]''. One of the first [[LoaderMech]]s produced in the Inner Sphere, It was created in the [[Free Worlds League]] by [[Atrean Robotics]]. The Industrial 'Mech was highly successful in its logistical support role for the later ''Icarus II'', which propelled Atrean Robotics into expanding its production facilities to sixteen worlds in the League.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> − After the phaseout of the ''Icarus II'', a more general purpose model of the ''Patron'' entered service, replacing the original ''Icarus'' specialized models, with few of these specialized models being found in various museums in the League. The [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] did not bode well for Atrean Robotics; they went out of business from the sheer destruction of the age, resulting in the ''Patron'' fading away in the annals of history.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> + After the phase out of the ''Icarus II'', a more general purpose model of the ''Patron'' entered service, replacing the original ''Icarus'' specialized models. Few specialized models being found in various museums in the League. The [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] did not bode well for Atrean Robotics. They went out of business from the sheer destruction of the age, resulting in the ''Patron'' fading away in the annals of history.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> − In turbulent times of the [[Jihad]], [[Graham-Davis Enterprises]] resumed production of the ancient IndustrialMech back in its factory on [[Tamarind]]. The newly built ''Patron''s were utilized with Marshal [[Photon Brett-Marik]] leading the [[Duchy of Tamarind-Abbey|Duchy of Tamarind]] [[FWLM]] forces against the [[Operation Überschatten|Lyran]] and [[Word of Blake]] assaults of [[3074]].<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> + In turbulent times of the [[Jihad]], Graham-Davis Enterprises resumed production of the ancient Industrial 'Mech back in its factory on [[Tamarind]]. The newly built ''Patron''s were utilized with Marshal [[Photon Brett-Marik]] leading the [[Duchy of Tamarind-Abbey|Duchy of Tamarind]] FWLM forces against the [[Operation Überschatten|Lyran]] and [[Word of Blake]] assaults of [[3074]].<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> The 'Mech's reappearance became a source of hope for [[House Marik|House Marik's]] people when a [[holovid]] of one the 'Mechs once again seen servicing a newly-built ''Icarus II'' in the field was made. The 'Mech's reappearance became a source of hope for [[House Marik|House Marik's]] people when a [[holovid]] of one the 'Mechs once again seen servicing a newly-built ''Icarus II'' in the field was made. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − This 15 ton 'Mech utilizes its hand [[actuator]]s to lift ammunition racks into BattleMechs. To help it move equipment and ammunition around, it is equipped with a [[lift hoist]] mounted in its right torso, and also equipped with a [[sprayer]] in its main body to cool down overheated BattleMechs returning from the field. It carries 0.87 tons of insulated [[liquid storage]] for the sprayer in its [[cargo bay]]. It has been optimized for night operations by having a [[searchlight]] mounted on its left torso.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/>+ The 15 ton 'Mech utilizes its hand [[actuator]]s to lift ammunition racks into BattleMechs. To help it move equipment and ammunition around, it equipped with Lift Hoist mounted in its right torso. It was also equipped with a Sprayer in its main body, to cool down overheated BattleMechs returning from the field. It carries .87 tons of insulated [[Liquid Storage]] for the sprayer in its cargo bay. It has been optimized for night operations by having a Searchlight mounted on its left torso.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> − The 'Mech's power plant, a [[fuel cell]]-powered [[Vlar 30]]-rated engine is capable of moving the 'Mech at 32 km/h. It is lightly protected with one and a half tons of [[commercial armor]], which makes the 'Mech highly vulnerable to damage.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> + The 'Mechs power plant, Fuel Cell powered Vlar 30 rated engine is capable of moving 'Mech at 32 kph. It is light protected with 1.5 ton of commercial armor, which makes the 'Mech highly vulnerable to damage.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ''Patron'' (Prototype) : The first prototypes of the design premiered with the original ''[[Icarus II#variants|Icarus]]'' in [[Introduction Year::2470]] and utilized primitive technology and as such, the 'Mech's components were heavier. The prototypes featured a [[primitive cockpit]] and a larger, less efficient engine. To make room for these bulkier systems, the 'Mech was only equipped with a single [[lift hoist]] and had a half ton [[cargo bay]]. The prototype design was specialized to service only the ''Icarus II''. BV (2.0) = 67<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 170</ref> + *;Patron (Prototype) : The first prototypes of the design premiered with the original ''[[Icarus II#variants|Icarus]]'' and utilized [[Primitive Technology]]. The 'Mech components were heavier. The prototypes featured a [[Primitive Cockpit]] and a larger, less efficient engine. To make room for the bulkier systems, the 'Mech was only equipped with a single Lift Hoist and had a half ton cargo bay. The prototype design was specialized to service only the ''Icarus II''. BV (2.0) = 67<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 170</ref> − *; PTN-2 [[MilitiaMech]] : This variant of the ''Patron'' is designed to support the conventional infantry forces normally found in militia units. Though the armor protection and top speed remains the same, the PTN-2 carries four [[light machine gun]]s and five [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s. The machine guns can quickly chew up enemy infantry, while the rocket launchers provide additional punch against battle armor or light tanks. The [[searchlight]] from the original ''Patron'' remains in place. BV (2.0) = 143<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 3</ref> + *;PTN-2 Patron MilitiaMech : This variant of the ''Patron'' is designed to support the conventional infantry forces normally found in militia units. Though the armor protection and top speed remains the same, the ''Patron MilitiaMech'' carries four [[Light Machine Gun]]s and five [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s. The machine guns can quickly chew up enemy infantry, while the rocket launchers provide additional punch against battle armor or light tanks. The searchlight from the original ''Patron'' remains in place. BV (2.0) = 143<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 3</ref> − *; PTN-2M PatrolMech : This ''Patron'' variant carries three [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s and four [[light machine gun]]s. Unlike the MilitiaMech version, this ''Patron'' model carries two tons of [[heavy industrial armor]], providing it with much better protection. BV (2.0) = 147<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 95</ref> + *;PTN-2M Patron PatrolMech : This ''Patron'' variant carries three Rocket Launcher 10s and four Light Machine Guns. Unlike the MilitiaMech version, this ''Patron'' model carries two tons of [[Heavy Industrial Armor]], providing it with much better protection. BV (2.0) = 147<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 95</ref> + + ==Related Designs== + *[[Shugosha]] - A [[Draconis Combine]] 20-ton version of the Patron, which is notable for having a fusion engine. ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== The PTN-2M ''Patron'' variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> The PTN-2M ''Patron'' variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> − * [[Ammunition Feed Problem]] + * [[Ammunition Feed Problem]] * [[Protected Actuators]] * [[Protected Actuators]] − − ==Related Designs== − * [[Shugosha]] - A [[Draconis Combine]] 20-ton version of the ''Patron'', which is notable for having a [[fusion engine]]. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Patron.jpg|Original ''Patron'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]''+ Image:militamech-patronlaoder.png|PTN-2 ''Patron MilitiaMech'' − Patron MilitiaMech XTRORetrotech.png|Experimental PTN-2 ''Patron'' MilitiaMech from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech|XTRO:RetroTech]]'' − Patron PatrolMech TROPrototypes.png|PTN-2M ''Patron'' PatrolMech from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 73:
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| − | | | + | | Name = Patron LoaderMech |
| − | | | + | | Manufacturer = [[Atrean Robotics]], [[Graham-Davis Enterprises]] |
| − | + | | Use = Ammunition Loading 'Mech, Cargo handling | |
| − | [[Graham-Davis Enterprises]] | + | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Tournament Legal) |
| − | + | | Cost = 634,198 | |
| − | | Use = Ammunition Loading 'Mech | + | | Introduced = [[2550]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4792/patron-standard-loadermech MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
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| − | Cargo handling | + | | Engine = Vlar 30 PowerStack [[Fuel Cell]] |
| − | |Tech Base =Inner Sphere | + | | Top Speed = 30 |
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| − | + | | comsys = [[Apple Communicator]]<ref name="TRO:3075p262">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 262, "Patron LoaderMech"</ref> | |
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| T&T = None<ref name="TRO:3075p262"/> | | T&T = None<ref name="TRO:3075p262"/> | ||
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| − | | | + | | Armor = Type 7 IndiPlate [[Commercial Armor|Commercial]] ([[BAR]] 5) |
| − | | Equipment = | + | | Equipment = [[Lift Hoist]], [[Searchlight|Mounted Searchlight]], [[Sprayer]], [[Cargo Bay]] |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Patron''''' was designed as an ammunition reloader for the | + | The '''''Patron''''' was designed as an ammunition reloader for the League's first BattleMech design, the ''[[Icarus II|Icarus]]''. One of the first [[LoaderMech]]s produced in the Inner Sphere, It was created in the [[Free Worlds League]] by [[Atrean Robotics]]. The Industrial 'Mech was highly successful in its logistical support role for the later ''Icarus II'', which propelled Atrean Robotics into expanding its production facilities to sixteen worlds in the League.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> |
| − | After the | + | After the phase out of the ''Icarus II'', a more general purpose model of the ''Patron'' entered service, replacing the original ''Icarus'' specialized models. Few specialized models being found in various museums in the League. The [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] did not bode well for Atrean Robotics. They went out of business from the sheer destruction of the age, resulting in the ''Patron'' fading away in the annals of history.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> |
| − | In turbulent times of the [[Jihad]], | + | In turbulent times of the [[Jihad]], Graham-Davis Enterprises resumed production of the ancient Industrial 'Mech back in its factory on [[Tamarind]]. The newly built ''Patron''s were utilized with Marshal [[Photon Brett-Marik]] leading the [[Duchy of Tamarind-Abbey|Duchy of Tamarind]] FWLM forces against the [[Operation Überschatten|Lyran]] and [[Word of Blake]] assaults of [[3074]].<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> |
The 'Mech's reappearance became a source of hope for [[House Marik|House Marik's]] people when a [[holovid]] of one the 'Mechs once again seen servicing a newly-built ''Icarus II'' in the field was made. | The 'Mech's reappearance became a source of hope for [[House Marik|House Marik's]] people when a [[holovid]] of one the 'Mechs once again seen servicing a newly-built ''Icarus II'' in the field was made. | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | + | The 15 ton 'Mech utilizes its hand [[actuator]]s to lift ammunition racks into BattleMechs. To help it move equipment and ammunition around, it equipped with Lift Hoist mounted in its right torso. It was also equipped with a Sprayer in its main body, to cool down overheated BattleMechs returning from the field. It carries .87 tons of insulated [[Liquid Storage]] for the sprayer in its cargo bay. It has been optimized for night operations by having a Searchlight mounted on its left torso.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> | |
| − | The ' | + | The 'Mechs power plant, Fuel Cell powered Vlar 30 rated engine is capable of moving 'Mech at 32 kph. It is light protected with 1.5 ton of commercial armor, which makes the 'Mech highly vulnerable to damage.<ref name=TRO:3075p262/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; | + | *;Patron (Prototype) : The first prototypes of the design premiered with the original ''[[Icarus II#variants|Icarus]]'' and utilized [[Primitive Technology]]. The 'Mech components were heavier. The prototypes featured a [[Primitive Cockpit]] and a larger, less efficient engine. To make room for the bulkier systems, the 'Mech was only equipped with a single Lift Hoist and had a half ton cargo bay. The prototype design was specialized to service only the ''Icarus II''. BV (2.0) = 67<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 170</ref> |
| − | *; PTN-2 | + | *;PTN-2 Patron MilitiaMech : This variant of the ''Patron'' is designed to support the conventional infantry forces normally found in militia units. Though the armor protection and top speed remains the same, the ''Patron MilitiaMech'' carries four [[Light Machine Gun]]s and five [[Rocket Launcher 10]]s. The machine guns can quickly chew up enemy infantry, while the rocket launchers provide additional punch against battle armor or light tanks. The searchlight from the original ''Patron'' remains in place. BV (2.0) = 143<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 3</ref> |
| − | *; PTN-2M PatrolMech : This ''Patron'' variant carries three | + | *;PTN-2M Patron PatrolMech : This ''Patron'' variant carries three Rocket Launcher 10s and four Light Machine Guns. Unlike the MilitiaMech version, this ''Patron'' model carries two tons of [[Heavy Industrial Armor]], providing it with much better protection. BV (2.0) = 147<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 95</ref> |
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| + | *[[Shugosha]] - A [[Draconis Combine]] 20-ton version of the Patron, which is notable for having a fusion engine. | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
The PTN-2M ''Patron'' variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> | The PTN-2M ''Patron'' variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> | ||
| − | * [[Ammunition Feed Problem]] | + | * [[Ammunition Feed Problem]] |
* [[Protected Actuators]] | * [[Protected Actuators]] | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech]]'' | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' |
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