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| name = Rotunda | | name = Rotunda | ||
| manufacturer = [[Buhallin Military Products]] | | manufacturer = [[Buhallin Military Products]] | ||
| + | | production year=2725 | ||
| + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2745/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Mission = Reconnaissance | | Mission = Reconnaissance | ||
| Type = Wheeled | | Type = Wheeled | ||
| + | | cost = 451,367 C-bills | ||
| mass = 20 tons | | mass = 20 tons | ||
| − | | armor = Mercury Weave | + | | armor = [[Mercury Weave Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | | engine = LTV 160 [[ | + | | engine = [[LTV 160]] [[fusion engine]] |
| − | | speed = 146 | + | | comsys = [[SP/2 HAYOT]] |
| + | | T&T = [[Hanover Sight 3000-A-K-P]] | ||
| + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | ||
| + | | speed = 146 | ||
| Crew = 1 | | Crew = 1 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | * 1x [[ | + | * 1x [[large laser]] |
* 1x [[SRM 2]] | * 1x [[SRM 2]] | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = 341<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = 400<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 154–155: "Rotunda"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 172</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| + | The '''Rotunda''' was a covert reconnaissance wheeled vehicle intentionally designed to resemble a civilian sedan. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The 20 ton | + | The 20-ton Rotunda was designed to be a self-sufficient combat platform and home for its single crew member. |
| − | == | + | From a distance, the sleek Rotunda resembled any number of civilian [[ICE]]-powered saloon cars, only enhanced by body kits which allowed it to become a variety of other similarly shaped vehicle types. But under its mundane shell, a meager ton of Mercury Weave [[ferro-fibrous armor]], the vehicle was equipped for scouting and even light raiding duties. Unlike other scout vehicles, the Rotunda was built for maximum endurance while undercover, its LTV 160 [[fusion engine]] giving it effectively unlimited range; the driver's cooking and sleeping accommodations—while cramped—allowed for observation missions of three-month periods.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 90–91: "Rotunda"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 194–195: "Rotunda"</ref> |
| + | While a popular vehicle, the Rotunda was one of many designs whose fate was sealed by the early [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]. After the [[Dieron]]-based assembly lines of its manufacturer, [[Buhallin Military Products]], were destroyed in [[2776]], the number of Rotundas dwindled due to a lack of spare parts and the dire need for fusion engines for [[BattleMech]]s and other [[combat vehicle]]s. The design became extinct outside of the stockpiled examples in the military forces of [[ComStar]] and the [[Word of Blake]].<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | While intended only as a scout and lightly armored, the Rotunda featured a small but significant weapons array with which to defend itself or take out targets of opportunity. The primary weapon was the [[Amdecker 300]] [[large laser]], with backup provided by a [[Holly]] [[SRM-2]] rack set just below the headlights, with a single ton of reloads.<ref>''Lost Destiny'', ch. 41</ref> While the Holly rack is one of the best-known and trusted designs, the accurate Amdecker laser is not, with many drivers reporting issues with heat dissipation and technicians repairing it.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| + | *;J-100 : An early variant, the 100 series lacked sturdy suspension system and needed frequent maintenance, limiting its endurance. | ||
| + | |||
| + | *;J-110 : Resolved suspension issues, with near identical armor placement to the 100. | ||
| + | |||
| + | *;LRM : This version of the Rotunda replaced the fusion engine with a traditional ICE version, which reduced the top speed slightly. It also replaced the standard weapons with a pair of [[LRM-5]]s and a single ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 303<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 8</ref> | ||
| + | *;Rocket Launcher : This variant used the same ICE engine as the LRM version, but replaced the standard weapon for five [[Rocket Launcher 15|fifteen-tube rocket launchers]]. BV (2.0) = 320<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 9</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | *;SRM : This version used the same engine, chassis, and armor as the LRM version, but mounted a quartet of [[SRM-2]] launchers and a ton of ammunition in place of the standard weaponry.<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 10</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Rotunda.jpg|Original ''Rotunda'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 2750|TRO:2750]]'' | ||
| + | File:3050U Rotunda.jpg|Upgraded ''Rotunda'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * 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 Rotunda was among the vehicles for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:2750; for some of these he also designed the stats. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | [[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]] | + | <references/> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Recon Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:SLDF Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:ComStar Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:47, 18 December 2023
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| Rotunda | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Buhallin Military Products |
| Production Year | 2725[1] |
| Mission | Reconnaissance |
| Type | Wheeled |
| Cost | 451,367 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 20 tons |
| Armor | Mercury Weave Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | LTV 160 fusion engine |
| Speed | 146 km/h |
| Crew | 1 |
| Communications System | SP/2 HAYOT |
| Targeting Tracking System | Hanover Sight 3000-A-K-P |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 341[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 400[3][4] |
The Rotunda was a covert reconnaissance wheeled vehicle intentionally designed to resemble a civilian sedan.
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Description[edit]
The 20-ton Rotunda was designed to be a self-sufficient combat platform and home for its single crew member.
From a distance, the sleek Rotunda resembled any number of civilian ICE-powered saloon cars, only enhanced by body kits which allowed it to become a variety of other similarly shaped vehicle types. But under its mundane shell, a meager ton of Mercury Weave ferro-fibrous armor, the vehicle was equipped for scouting and even light raiding duties. Unlike other scout vehicles, the Rotunda was built for maximum endurance while undercover, its LTV 160 fusion engine giving it effectively unlimited range; the driver's cooking and sleeping accommodations—while cramped—allowed for observation missions of three-month periods.[3][5][6]
While a popular vehicle, the Rotunda was one of many designs whose fate was sealed by the early Succession Wars. After the Dieron-based assembly lines of its manufacturer, Buhallin Military Products, were destroyed in 2776, the number of Rotundas dwindled due to a lack of spare parts and the dire need for fusion engines for BattleMechs and other combat vehicles. The design became extinct outside of the stockpiled examples in the military forces of ComStar and the Word of Blake.[3][5][6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
While intended only as a scout and lightly armored, the Rotunda featured a small but significant weapons array with which to defend itself or take out targets of opportunity. The primary weapon was the Amdecker 300 large laser, with backup provided by a Holly SRM-2 rack set just below the headlights, with a single ton of reloads.[7] While the Holly rack is one of the best-known and trusted designs, the accurate Amdecker laser is not, with many drivers reporting issues with heat dissipation and technicians repairing it.[3][5][6]
Variants[edit]
- J-100
- An early variant, the 100 series lacked sturdy suspension system and needed frequent maintenance, limiting its endurance.
- J-110
- Resolved suspension issues, with near identical armor placement to the 100.
- Rocket Launcher
- This variant used the same ICE engine as the LRM version, but replaced the standard weapon for five fifteen-tube rocket launchers. BV (2.0) = 320[9]
Gallery[edit]
Original Rotunda from TRO:2750
Upgraded Rotunda from TRO:3050 Upgrade
Notes[edit]
- Author Blaine Lee Pardoe stated in a blog entry that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the Rotunda was among the vehicles for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:2750; for some of these he also designed the stats.
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Rotunda
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 106
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 154–155: "Rotunda"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 172
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 90–91: "Rotunda"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, pp. 194–195: "Rotunda"
- ↑ Lost Destiny, ch. 41
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 8
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 9
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 10