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| production year = 3084
 
| production year = 3084
 
| year reference =<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2983/sokuryou-sku-197-surveymech/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| year reference =<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2983/sokuryou-sku-197-surveymech/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| Use = Reconnaissance<br/>Artillery Spotter
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| Use = Reconnaissance
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Artillery Spotter
 
| model= SKU-197<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| model= SKU-197<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
| Equipment Rating = N/A<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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| Equipment Rating =
 
|Tech Base =Inner Sphere
 
|Tech Base =Inner Sphere
 
|mech type =IndustrialMech
 
|mech type =IndustrialMech
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| mass = 25
 
| mass = 25
 
| chassis = [[CERO V Frame]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| chassis = [[CERO V Frame]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
| engine = [[Nissan 150]] [[Fusion Engine|Fusion]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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| engine = [[Nissan 150]] [[fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| speed = 97<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| speed = 97<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| armament =  
 
| armament =  
| heat sinks = 10<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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* 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
| armor = [[Heavy Industrial Armor|Tybalt Blue Heavy Industrial Plate]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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| heat sinks = 10 [[single heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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| armor = [[Tybalt Blue Heavy Industrial Plate]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| comsys = [[Sipher Security Plus Advanced]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| comsys = [[Sipher Security Plus Advanced]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
| T&T = [[Daidouji 52 Enhanced Optical]] w/ [[Beagle Active Probe]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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| T&T = [[Daidouji 52 Enhanced Optical]] with [[Beagle active probe]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
| Equipment =  
 
| Equipment =  
[[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/><br/>
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* [[Communication equipment]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/><br/>
[[Communication Equipment]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/><br/>
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* [[Beagle active probe]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/><br/>
[[Beagle Active Probe]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/><br/>
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* [[Ejection seat]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
[[Ejection Seat]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
 
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (2.0) = 395<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/><ref name="MUL1"/>
 
| BV (2.0) = 395<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/><ref name="MUL1"/>
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== Description ==
 
== 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. 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 as 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 [[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+"/>
  
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
The 'Mech principle mission was for survey and recon, to fulfill 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 [[Target Acquisition Gear]] mounted in its right arm.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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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+"/>
  
The design features Ejection Seat, with which most IndustrialMechs are not normally equipped.  Its hull is protected by 5.5 tons of Blue Heavy Industrial Plate giving its similar protection to comparable light BattleMechs.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp34+"/>
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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+"/>
  
 
== Variants ==
 
== 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]] 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 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]] 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>
  
*;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 the TAG for Medium Lasers.  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 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>
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

Latest revision as of 21:22, 13 November 2023

Sokuryou
Sokuryou
Production information
Manufacturer Osaka Heavy Metrics[1]
Use Reconnaissance

Artillery Spotter

Production Year 3084[2]
Model SKU-197[1]
Class Light
Cost 1,926,875 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere IndustrialMech
Mass 25 tons
Chassis CERO V Frame[1]
Armor Tybalt Blue Heavy Industrial Plate[1]
Engine Nissan 150 fusion engine[1]
Communications System Sipher Security Plus Advanced[1]
Targeting Tracking System Daidouji 52 Enhanced Optical with Beagle active probe[1]
Heat Sinks 10 single heat sinks[1]
Speed 97[1] km/h
Armament
BV (2.0) 395[1][2]


Description[edit]

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.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

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 TAG laser mounted in its right arm.[1]

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 light BattleMechs.[1]

Variants[edit]

  • 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.[1] BV(2.0) = 328[3][4]

References[edit]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, pp. 34–35: "SKU-197 Sokuryou SurveyMech"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Sokuryou
  3. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 159
  4. MUL online entry for the Sokuryou SKU-181 SurveyMech variant
  5. 5.0 5.1 MUL online entry for the Sokuryou SKU-198 SurveyMech variant
  6. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 161

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