StrongArm
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| SC CV-M StrongArm ConstructionMech MOD | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Sitwell Corporation (original 'Mech) |
| Class | Light |
| Introduced | 3126[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere IndustrialMech |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | PowerBuild CCV |
| Armor | Hughes IndusWeave Industrial Armor |
| Engine | Skobel 140 ICE |
| Communications System | SineWave 5000 |
| Targeting Tracking System | None |
| Heat Sinks | 1 |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Armament |
1 x Heavy Flamer |
| BV (2.0) | 315[2] |
Contents
Description
The StrongArm ConstructionMech, built on the foundation of Sitwell Corporation's prior Powerman, is an affordable piece of construction equipment. Avoiding a repeat of Bluth Corporation's lawsuits against the Powerman, the StrongArm is designed to complement, rather than compete with, Bluth's common Carbine ConstructionMech, carrying equipment to work alongside the Carbine's backhoe.[2]
Due to the StrongArm's low price and the ease with which it can be modified, a refit kit spread widely through the Republic of the Sphere. This refit, manufactured by an anonymous designer, is among the least effective IndustrialMech MODs available. Despite its ineffectiveness, the StrongArm MOD is also among the most common militarized IndustrialMechs.[2]
The MOD comes with a user manual, the Brainless Guide to Piloting® the StrongArm MOD, which gives little advice.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
The SC CV-M StrongArm MOD is not heavily armored, using mere commercial industrial armor. Its weapon, a heavy flamer, is particularly poorly integrated, and its linkage is exposed to fire. No targeting system is included. Worse, the inaccurate heavy flamer's heat is only dissipated by a single heat sink. The lack of effective armor and safe or accurate weaponry leaves the 'Mech unsuccessful on the battlefield.[2]
Variants
- SC CV
- One variant of the original StrongArm carries two lift hoists and space for half a ton of cargo. BV (2.0) = 315.[2][3]
- SC CVI
- Another variant of the original StrongArm carries one lift hoist and one salvage arm, and space for half a ton of cargo. BV (2.0) = 315[2][4]
Design Quirks
The SC CV-M StrongArm MOD is subject to the following Design Quirks:[2]
- Extended Torso Twist
- Stable
- Exposed Weapon Linkage (Heavy Flamer)
- Poor Workmanship
Related 'Mechs
References
- ↑ Master Unit Listing for the SC CV-M
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 38-39, "StrongArm ConstructionMech MOD"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 102, "StrongArm SC CV ConstructionMech"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 104, "StrongArm SC CVI ConstructionMech"