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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
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{{InfoBoxIndMech
 
| image = Sokuryou.PNG‎
 
| image = Sokuryou.PNG‎
| name = ''Sokuryou''
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| Name = Sokuryou SurveyMech
| manufacturer = [[Osaka Heavy Metrics]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', pp. 34–35: "SKU-197 Sokuryou SurveyMech"</ref>
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| Manufacturer = [[Osaka Heavy Metrics]]
| production year = 3084
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| Use = Reconnaissance<br/>Artillery Spotter
| year reference =<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2983/sokuryou-sku-197-surveymech/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
| Use = Reconnaissance
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| Cost =  
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| Introduced = [[Dark Age era|Early Dark Age era]]
Artillery Spotter
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| Mass = 25
| model= SKU-197<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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| Engine = [[Nissan 150]] Fusion
| Equipment Rating =
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| Top Speed = 97
|Tech Base =Inner Sphere
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| Armament = None
|mech type =IndustrialMech
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| Heat Sinks = 10
|feet=2
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| Armor = [[Heavy Industrial Armor|Tybalt Blue Heavy Industrial Plate]]
| cost = 1,926,875 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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| comsys = [[Sipher Security Plus Advanced]]
| Introduced =
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| T&T = [[Daidouji 52 Enhanced Optical]] with [[Beagle Active Probe]]
| mass = 25
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| Equipment = [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] <br/> [[Communication Equipment]] <br/> [[Beagle Active Probe]] <br/> [[Ejection Seat]]  
| chassis = [[CERO V Frame]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| engine = [[Nissan 150]] [[fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| speed = 97<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| armament =
 
* 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| heat sinks = 10 [[single heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| armor = [[Tybalt Blue Heavy Industrial Plate]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| comsys = [[Sipher Security Plus Advanced]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| T&T = [[Daidouji 52 Enhanced Optical]] with [[Beagle active probe]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| Equipment =  
 
* [[Communication equipment]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/><br/>
 
* [[Beagle active probe]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/><br/>
 
* [[Ejection seat]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
| BV (2.0) = 395<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/><ref name="MUL1"/>
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| BV (2.0) = 395<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 35 - Sokuryou's BV</ref>
 
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}}
  
== Description ==
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==Description==
The '''''Sokuryou''''' SurveyMech is a militarized [[IndustrialMech]] that was originally conceived in [[3064]]. However, the design had languished for decades until the 3080s, when the [[Draconis Combine]] finally approved the design for production, with [[Osaka Heavy Metrics]] was one of many small firms that were awarded contracts to bolster the Combine's damaged military and industrial infrastructure. The ''Sokuryou'' is an IndustrialMech, and is designed as a modestly speedy and cost-effective 'Mech alternative to support frontline combat units. By 3085, the 'Mech was in production at two manufacturing plants on [[Philadelphia]] and [[Togura]].<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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The '''''Sokuryou''''' SurveyMech is a Militarized Industrial 'Mech that was originally conceived in [[3064]]. However, the design had languished for decades until the 3080s, when the [[Draconis Combine]] finally approved the design for production. Osaka Heavy Metrics was one of many small firms that were awarded contracts to bolster the Combine's damaged military and industrial infrastructure. The ''Sokuryou'' is an Industrial 'Mech, and is designed as a modestly speedy and cost-effective 'Mech as alternative to support frontline combat units. By [[3085]], the 'Mech was in production at two manufacturing plants on [[Philadelphia]] and [[Togura]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 34 - Background info on the Sokuryou.</ref>
  
== Weapons and Equipment ==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
The 'Mech's primary missions were survey and recon, so to fulfill this it was given a [[Beagle active probe]] and one ton of [[communication equipment]]. For its secondary task as an artillery spotter, the vehicle has a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser mounted in its right arm.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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The 'Mech principle mission was for survey and recon, to fulfil this it was given a Beagle Active Probe and a ton of Communication Equipment. For its secondary task as an artillery spotter, the vehicle has a Target Acquisition Gear mounted in its right arm.
  
The design features an [[ejection seat]], which is not found on most IndustrialMechs.  Its hull is protected by five and a half tons of [[Tybalt Blue]] [[heavy industrial armor]], giving it similar protection to comparable [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]]s.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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The design features Ejection Seat, which most Industrial 'Mech are not normally equipped.  Its hull is protected by 5.5 ton of Blue Heavy Industrial Plate giving its similar protection to comparable light BattleMechs.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 34-35 - Equipment and specs.</ref>
  
== Variants ==
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==Variants==
*; SKU-181 : The original civilian version of the ''Sokuryou'', it was designed as a highly functional survey vehicle.  It was to be equipped with a 100-rated [[ICE]] power plant, instead of later model's fusion engine and unlike its successor, the SKU-197, it boasts more powerful [[communication equipment]] and large fuel tank for additional range. This design only reached the prototype stages, as production of the 197 and 198 now take up all of Osaka's production capability.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/> BV(2.0) = 328<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 159</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2982/sokuryou-sku-181-surveymech/ MUL online entry for the Sokuryou SKU-181 SurveyMech variant]''</ref>
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*;SKU-181 : The original civilian version of the ''Sokuryou'', it was designed as a highly functional survey vehicle.  It was to be equipped with a 100-rated [[ICE]] powerplant, instead of later model's fusion engine. Unlike its successor the SKU-197, it boasts more powerful Communication Equipment and large fuel tank for additional range. The design only reached the prototype stages, as production of the 197 and 198 take up all of Osaka's production capability.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 34 Variants - SKU-181.</ref> BV(2.0)=328<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 159</ref>
  
*; SKU-198 : This variant is designed as direct-combat vehicle and was developed in [[Introduction Year::3085]],<ref name="MUL2"/> unlike the 197. The design drops the [[communication equipment]] and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] in exchange for two [[ER medium laser]]s.  However, the design is noted for its weak armor and low speed.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/> BV (2.0) = 581<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 161</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2984/sokuryou-sku-198-surveymech/ MUL online entry for the Sokuryou SKU-198 SurveyMech variant]''</ref>
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*;SKU-198 : This variant is designed as direct-combat vehicle, unlike the 197. The design drops the Communication Equipment and the TAG for Medium Lasers.  However, the design is noted for its weak armor and low speed. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 34 Variants - SKU-198 background.</ref> BV (2.0)=581<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 161</ref>
  
== References ==
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==References==
 
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== Bibliography ==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]''
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[[Category:Industrial 'Mechs]]

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