Robotic Mining Tank

[Maingunnery]

I had looked for mining equipment to automate and then I encountered the Corx:
https://www.sarna.net/wiki/Corx_Mobile_Tunnel_Miner
It is nice, but I wanted something that fits in a vehicle bay.
Also I will be waving a black check for the maximum amount of utility for 100 tons.
 

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Robotic Mining Tank

Mass: 100 tons
Movement Type: Tracked
Power Plant: 100 XL
Cruising Speed: 10.8 kph
Maximum Speed: 21.6 kph
Jump Jets: Vehicular Jump Jets
     Jump Capacity: 30 meters
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
     4 Small Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 2760
Tech Rating/Availability: E/E-X-F-F
Cost: 8,522,917 C-bills

Type: Robotic Mining Tank
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Movement Type: Tracked
Tonnage: 100
Battle Value: 472

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                   10
Engine                        100 XL                2.5
Cruising MP: 1
Flank MP: 2
Jumping MP: 1
Heat Sinks:                   10                      0
Control Equipment:                                  5.0
Power Amplifier:                                    0.0
Turret:                                             1.0
Armor Factor (Ferro)          107                     6

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Front                   10        27   
     R/L Side              10/10     20/20   
     Rear                    10        20   
     Turret                  10        20   


Weapons
and Ammo                       Location    Tonnage   
Manipulator                      Rear        0.01   
Manipulator                      Left        0.01   
Rock Cutter                     Front        5.0     
2 Sprayer                       Front        0.03   
Manipulator                     Front        0.01   
Searchlight                     Front        0.5     
Manipulator                     Right        0.01   
2 Sprayer                       Turret       0.03   
4 Small Pulse Laser             Turret       4.0     
Mining Drill                    Turret       3.0     
Searchlight                     Turret       0.5     
Combat Vehicle Chassis Mod       Body        10.0   
Active Probe                     Body        1.5     
Jump Jet                         Body        2.0     
Smart Robotic Control System     Body        5.0     
Cargo (Liquid)                   Body    9.499999999999998
Cargo                            Body        34.0   


Notable differences
Jump Jet & Environmental Sealing: For low-gravity environments
Beagle AP: For detecting deposits and saboteurs.
Small Pulse Lasers: Improved cutting and defense
Manipulators: For sampling and quick fixes.
34 tons Cargo: Now it has significant amount of cargo space.
Smart Robotic Control System: Now it doesn't need a crew.

[Giovanni Blasini]

“For the honor of the Ore Extraction Brigade!”

Pretty neat.  I’d probably have slightly reduced the cargo for a standard engine, but that’s just me.

[Maingunnery]

“For the honor of the Ore Extraction Brigade!”

Nice reference.

As for factions, the initial concept for this unit was inspired by all those secret DOME/SLDF mega-projects, in such cases it would make more sense to have robotic miners that can do the work without the risks of possible intel leaks.

I’d probably have slightly reduced the cargo for a standard engine, but that’s just me.

That is a completely valid option, if I was cutting costs then I would even combine that with a switch to standard armor. The design has so little engine rating and armor that it makes very little difference. 

[Daryk]

That would definitely save on DOME's bottom line.  Even if you rounded the cargo down to 30 tons and put the rest in armor.

[Maingunnery]

Good point, so two extra versions:


ECCM(Defense against jamming)

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Robotic Mining Tank (ECCM)

Mass: 100 tons
Movement Type: Tracked
Power Plant: 100 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 10.8 kph
Maximum Speed: 21.6 kph
Jump Jets: Vehicular Jump Jets
     Jump Capacity: 30 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     4 Small Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 2760
Tech Rating/Availability: E/E-X-F-F
Cost: 3,917,917 C-bills

Type: Robotic Mining Tank
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Movement Type: Tracked
Tonnage: 100
Battle Value: 531

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                   10
Engine                        100 Fusion            4.5
Cruising MP: 1
Flank MP: 2
Jumping MP: 1
Heat Sinks:                   10                      0
Control Equipment:                                  5.0
Power Amplifier:                                    0.0
Turret:                                             1.0
Armor Factor                  104                   6.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Front                   10        24   
     R/L Side              10/10     20/20   
     Rear                    10        20   
     Turret                  10        20   


Weapons
and Ammo                       Location    Tonnage   
2 Manipulator                    Rear        0.02   
Rock Cutter                     Front        5.0     
Sprayer                         Front       0.015   
2 Manipulator                   Front        0.02   
Searchlight                     Front        0.5     
Sprayer                         Turret      0.015   
4 Small Pulse Laser             Turret       4.0     
Mining Drill                    Turret       3.0     
2 Manipulator                   Turret       0.02   
Searchlight                     Turret       0.5     
Combat Vehicle Chassis Mod       Body        10.0   
Active Probe                     Body        1.5     
Jump Jet                         Body        2.0     
ECM Suite                        Body        1.5     
Smart Robotic Control System     Body        5.0     
Cargo                            Body        30.0   
Cargo (Liquid)                   Body    9.499999999999998




Armor (Just extra armor)

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Robotic Mining Tank (Armor)

Mass: 100 tons
Movement Type: Tracked
Power Plant: 100 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 10.8 kph
Maximum Speed: 21.6 kph
Jump Jets: Vehicular Jump Jets
     Jump Capacity: 30 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     4 Small Pulse Laser
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 2760
Tech Rating/Availability: E/E-X-F-F
Cost: 3,455,417 C-bills

Type: Robotic Mining Tank
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Movement Type: Tracked
Tonnage: 100
Battle Value: 530

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                   10
Engine                        100 Fusion            4.5
Cruising MP: 1
Flank MP: 2
Jumping MP: 1
Heat Sinks:                   10                      0
Control Equipment:                                  5.0
Power Amplifier:                                    0.0
Turret:                                             1.0
Armor Factor                  128                     8

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Front                   10        32   
     R/L Side              10/10     24/24   
     Rear                    10        24   
     Turret                  10        24   


Weapons
and Ammo                       Location    Tonnage   
2 Manipulator                    Rear        0.02   
Rock Cutter                     Front        5.0     
Sprayer                         Front       0.015   
2 Manipulator                   Front        0.02   
Searchlight                     Front        0.5     
Sprayer                         Turret      0.015   
4 Small Pulse Laser             Turret       4.0     
Mining Drill                    Turret       3.0     
2 Manipulator                   Turret       0.02   
Searchlight                     Turret       0.5     
Combat Vehicle Chassis Mod       Body        10.0   
Active Probe                     Body        1.5     
Jump Jet                         Body        2.0     
Smart Robotic Control System     Body        5.0     
Cargo                            Body        30.0   
Cargo (Liquid)                   Body    9.499999999999998




[Daryk]

I just noticed something... what's the "Combat Vehicle Chassis Mod"? ???

[Maingunnery]

I just noticed something... what's the "Combat Vehicle Chassis Mod"? ???

Environmental Sealing.

[Daryk]

Ah, that makes sense.  Thanks! :)

[Giovanni Blasini]

Ah, that makes sense.  Thanks! :)

That, the jump jet and 9.5 to liquid cargo would let it jet between nearby asteroids or stations itself. :). You basically have 1 thrust and 380 fuel points.

[Maingunnery]

I am currently thinking that the ECCM version is the most universal one (covers most environments), is my thinking correct?
Also, are there any other possible improvements?

[Daryk]

I think you only need one of those per lance or company, really.  The only other improvements I can think of off the top of my head are to tweak the armor so you're one point over an even 5 per facing for as many facings as possible.