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| − | | image = | + | |image = Rock Hound - Prospector WorkMech.JPG |
| − | | | + | |name = ''Rock Hound'' |
| − | | | + | |model = AM-PRM-RH7 |
| − | | Use = | + | |manufacturer = [[Alliance Motors Limited|Alliance Motors, Limited]]<ref name=OR155>''Objective Raids'', p. 155: "Produced Alliance Motors Components"</ref> |
| − | | Tech Base = | + | |Use = ProspectorMech |
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| − | | | + | Mining |
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| − | | | + | Salvage |
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| − | | | + | Defense<ref name=HBMPS188-189>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 188: "Rock Hound Profile"</ref> |
| − | | | + | |Tech Base =Inner Sphere |
| − | | | + | |mech type =IndustrialMech |
| − | | Equipment = [[ | + | |feet=2 |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | |cost = 1,936,074 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 577 | + | |introduced = [[3042]] |
| + | |mass = 40 | ||
| + | |chassis = AML IndySteel PrM Series | ||
| + | |engine = [[Alliance 160]] [[fuel cell]] | ||
| + | |speed = 64.8 | ||
| + | |armament = | ||
| + | * 2x [[SRM-4]] | ||
| + | |comsys = [[Garret T10B]] | ||
| + | |T&T = [[O/P 911-C]] | ||
| + | |heat sinks = 2 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| + | |armor = [[StarSlab/6]] | ||
| + | |Equipment = | ||
| + | * 1x [[lift hoist]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[mining drill]] | ||
| + | * [[Searchlight]] | ||
| + | * [[Ejection seat]] | ||
| + | * [[Advanced fire control]] | ||
| + | |BV (1.0) = N/A | ||
| + | |BV (2.0) = 577 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Rock Hound'' | + | The '''''Rock Hound''''' ProspectorMech was introduced by [[Alliance Motors Limited]] of [[Sevon]] in [[3042]]. The design was created for [[lostech]] prospectors who needed a good reliable [[WorkMech]] that could defend itself should pirates or other potential threats arise. The design was successful for [[Outworlds Alliance]]-based Alliance Motors, selling the design to foreign interests such as the [[Taurian Concordat]], [[Magistracy of Canopus]], and private parties like [[Interstellar Expeditions]]. By [[3067]], the design and its variants were seen in wide use throughout the Inner Sphere. |
| − | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | |
| + | Unlike most [[IndustrialMech]]s, the ''Rock Hound'' was designed with weaponry as part of its standard equipment. Its two shoulder mounted [[Shannon Fore]] [[SRM-4]] launchers have one ton each of ammunition, and are guided by a military-grade [[advanced fire control]] system, allowing the ''Hound''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s pilot to direct accurate fire on any would-be attacker. The 'Mech is given nearly seven tons of [[standard armor]] to protect its hull from damage, and is even equipped with an [[ejection seat]], equipment not normally included on IndustrialMech designs. For use at night and in dark locations, a [[searchlight]] was added to its center torso. The 'Mech is powered by an economical Alliance Motors manufactured [[Alliance 160]] [[fuel cell]] engine, giving it reasonable speed and power. | ||
| − | + | The ''Hound''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main tools, however, are the [[lift hoist]] and [[mining drill]]. Using this equipment allows the operator to cut into hardened ground to uncover and recover potential ore or buried lostech. | |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *; RH7A Rock Otter : This variant of the ''Rock Hound'' was created for amphibious operations. The designers added [[environmental sealing]] at the cost of the 'Mech's [[ejection seat]], left torso-mounted [[SRM-4]] launcher, and half a ton of its armor. BV (2.0) = 510 |
| − | * | + | *; RH7C Rock Possum : This is the cargo variant of the ''Rock Hound'', retaining all its original equipment except for its right torso [[SRM-4]] launcher, which was replaced by an internally mounted three ton cargo bay. BV = 534 |
| − | * | + | *; RH7S Space Hound : This variant of ''Rock Hound'' is similar to the ''Rock Otter'' variant, replacing the [[ejection seat]] with [[environmental sealing]] and upgrading the 160-rated [[fuel cell]] was to a 160-rated [[fusion engine]]. To fuel the single [[jump jet]] installed in the right torso, the right torso [[SRM-4]] launcher was dropped for a two-ton cargo bay. The ''Space Hound'' also retains the standard variant's two [[single heat sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 517 |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | All records sheets for this design were also included in Handbook: Major Periphery states. The original publication of the 'Mech had errors, which included hand actuator with the | + | * All records sheets for this design were also included in ''Handbook: Major Periphery'' states. The original publication of the 'Mech had errors, which included a hand actuator with the mining drill. The TechManual rules forbids mining drill and hand actuators in the same place.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=52849.0| BattleTech Forums Errata for Handbook: Major Periphery States] (dead link)</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| − | [[ | + | ==Bibliography== |
| + | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 12:16, 16 April 2024
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| Rock Hound | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Alliance Motors, Limited[1] |
| Use | ProspectorMech
Mining Salvage Defense[2] |
| Model | AM-PRM-RH7 |
| Class | Medium |
| Introduced | 3042 |
| Cost | 1,936,074 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | AML IndySteel PrM Series |
| Armor | StarSlab/6 |
| Engine | Alliance 160 fuel cell |
| Communications System | Garret T10B |
| Targeting Tracking System | O/P 911-C |
| Heat Sinks | 2 single |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 577 |
Description[edit]
The Rock Hound ProspectorMech was introduced by Alliance Motors Limited of Sevon in 3042. The design was created for lostech prospectors who needed a good reliable WorkMech that could defend itself should pirates or other potential threats arise. The design was successful for Outworlds Alliance-based Alliance Motors, selling the design to foreign interests such as the Taurian Concordat, Magistracy of Canopus, and private parties like Interstellar Expeditions. By 3067, the design and its variants were seen in wide use throughout the Inner Sphere.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Unlike most IndustrialMechs, the Rock Hound was designed with weaponry as part of its standard equipment. Its two shoulder mounted Shannon Fore SRM-4 launchers have one ton each of ammunition, and are guided by a military-grade advanced fire control system, allowing the Hound's pilot to direct accurate fire on any would-be attacker. The 'Mech is given nearly seven tons of standard armor to protect its hull from damage, and is even equipped with an ejection seat, equipment not normally included on IndustrialMech designs. For use at night and in dark locations, a searchlight was added to its center torso. The 'Mech is powered by an economical Alliance Motors manufactured Alliance 160 fuel cell engine, giving it reasonable speed and power.
The Hound's main tools, however, are the lift hoist and mining drill. Using this equipment allows the operator to cut into hardened ground to uncover and recover potential ore or buried lostech.
Variants[edit]
- RH7A Rock Otter
- This variant of the Rock Hound was created for amphibious operations. The designers added environmental sealing at the cost of the 'Mech's ejection seat, left torso-mounted SRM-4 launcher, and half a ton of its armor. BV (2.0) = 510
- RH7C Rock Possum
- This is the cargo variant of the Rock Hound, retaining all its original equipment except for its right torso SRM-4 launcher, which was replaced by an internally mounted three ton cargo bay. BV = 534
- RH7S Space Hound
- This variant of Rock Hound is similar to the Rock Otter variant, replacing the ejection seat with environmental sealing and upgrading the 160-rated fuel cell was to a 160-rated fusion engine. To fuel the single jump jet installed in the right torso, the right torso SRM-4 launcher was dropped for a two-ton cargo bay. The Space Hound also retains the standard variant's two single heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 517
Notes[edit]
- All records sheets for this design were also included in Handbook: Major Periphery states. The original publication of the 'Mech had errors, which included a hand actuator with the mining drill. The TechManual rules forbids mining drill and hand actuators in the same place.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 155: "Produced Alliance Motors Components"
- ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 188: "Rock Hound Profile"
- ↑ BattleTech Forums Errata for Handbook: Major Periphery States (dead link)