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Line 29: Designed in [[Introduction Year::2719]] during the last days of the [[Star League]], the '''''Crab''''' was built as a medium-weight raider and guerrilla fighter for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Although lacking [[jump jets]], it possessed good overland speed and its all-energy weapons payload was suitable for long-range missions without the prospect for resupply. The ''Crab'' also boasted a highly advanced communications system, the [[Dalban Series K]], and was built mostly with proven parts that were easy to maintain. The term "''Crab'' walk" soon became synonymous with easy duty, since technicians spent less than half the time maintaining the ''Crab'' than with other 'Mechs of the same weight class. So popular was the ''Crab'' that many believed it was likely to become the standard medium 'Mech of the SLDF. Unfortunately the [[Amaris Civil War]] and the dissolution of the Star League put an end to any future plans for the ''Crab''.<ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 30-31</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 56-57</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 258-259</ref> Designed in [[Introduction Year::2719]] during the last days of the [[Star League]], the '''''Crab''''' was built as a medium-weight raider and guerrilla fighter for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Although lacking [[jump jets]], it possessed good overland speed and its all-energy weapons payload was suitable for long-range missions without the prospect for resupply. The ''Crab'' also boasted a highly advanced communications system, the [[Dalban Series K]], and was built mostly with proven parts that were easy to maintain. The term "''Crab'' walk" soon became synonymous with easy duty, since technicians spent less than half the time maintaining the ''Crab'' than with other 'Mechs of the same weight class. So popular was the ''Crab'' that many believed it was likely to become the standard medium 'Mech of the SLDF. Unfortunately the [[Amaris Civil War]] and the dissolution of the Star League put an end to any future plans for the ''Crab''.<ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 30-31</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 56-57</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 258-259</ref> − Less than 1,000 ''Crabs'' had been produced when the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] began. [[Cosara Weaponries]]' factory on [[Northwind]] was practically destroyed in [[2786]], one of many strategic targets attacked in the opening salvos of the [[First Succession War]]. Although dedicated technicians were able to keep portions of the assembly line open, producing what spare parts they still could to rebuild damaged ''Crabs'', the technology used for both the original's advanced armor plating and communications system became [[lostech|lost]]. Designated as CRB-20 models, these ''Crabs'' were only slightly inferior to the original; with the destruction of the military infrastructure necessary for the Dalban Series K's more advanced functions to work, its replacement by lesser systems ironically became less of an issue. By the end of the [[Fourth Succession War]] 100 or so ''Crabs'' were still active in the [[Inner Sphere]] and all were CRB-20s.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 198-199</ref> + Less than 1000 ''Crabs'' had been produced when the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] began. [[Cosara Weaponries]]' factory on [[Northwind]] was practically destroyed in [[2786]], one of many strategic targets attacked in the opening salvos of the [[First Succession War]]. Although dedicated technicians were able to keep portions of the assembly line open, producing what spare parts they still could to rebuild damaged ''Crabs'', the technology used for both the original's advanced armor plating and communications system became [[lostech|lost]]. Designated as CRB-20 models, these ''Crabs'' were only slightly inferior to the original; with the destruction of the military infrastructure necessary for the Dalban Series K's more advanced functions to work, its replacement by lesser systems ironically became less of an issue. By the end of the [[Fourth Succession War]] 100 or so ''Crabs'' were still active in the [[Inner Sphere]] and all were CRB-20s.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 198-199</ref> Unbeknownst to many, [[ComStar]] had secreted away massive stockpiles of Star League technology and 'Mechs, including the ''Crab''. When it came time to form their own military, original CRB-27 ''Crabs'' were used to outfit the [[Com Guards]], while at the same time gifting downgraded CRB-20s to the [[Draconis Combine]] during the [[War of 3039]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. Concurrently, the discovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]] allowed the refit line on Northwind to start upgrading the remaining downgraded ''Crabs'' to their original specification. Unknown to anyone in the Inner Sphere was the continued existence of the ''Crab'' in the arsenal of the [[Clans]], although by the time of the [[Clan Invasion]] these had been relegated to second-line and garrison units. Eventually Cosara Weaponries was able to restart production of the original ''Crab'' in the [[Production Resumed::3050]]s and brand-new variants began turning up. Among these were new CRB-30s built by ComStar, later acquired by the [[Word of Blake]], which made use of new [[C3]] technology; it was also rumored ComStar sold these models to the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. During the [[Jihad]] the Word of Blake managed to capture the Northwind factory and begin producing their own radical variant known as the CRB-45.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u/> Unbeknownst to many, [[ComStar]] had secreted away massive stockpiles of Star League technology and 'Mechs, including the ''Crab''. When it came time to form their own military, original CRB-27 ''Crabs'' were used to outfit the [[Com Guards]], while at the same time gifting downgraded CRB-20s to the [[Draconis Combine]] during the [[War of 3039]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. Concurrently, the discovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]] allowed the refit line on Northwind to start upgrading the remaining downgraded ''Crabs'' to their original specification. Unknown to anyone in the Inner Sphere was the continued existence of the ''Crab'' in the arsenal of the [[Clans]], although by the time of the [[Clan Invasion]] these had been relegated to second-line and garrison units. Eventually Cosara Weaponries was able to restart production of the original ''Crab'' in the [[Production Resumed::3050]]s and brand-new variants began turning up. Among these were new CRB-30s built by ComStar, later acquired by the [[Word of Blake]], which made use of new [[C3]] technology; it was also rumored ComStar sold these models to the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. During the [[Jihad]] the Word of Blake managed to capture the Northwind factory and begin producing their own radical variant known as the CRB-45.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u/>
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Designed in [[Introduction Year::2719]] during the last days of the [[Star League]], the '''''Crab''''' was built as a medium-weight raider and guerrilla fighter for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Although lacking [[jump jets]], it possessed good overland speed and its all-energy weapons payload was suitable for long-range missions without the prospect for resupply. The ''Crab'' also boasted a highly advanced communications system, the [[Dalban Series K]], and was built mostly with proven parts that were easy to maintain. The term "''Crab'' walk" soon became synonymous with easy duty, since technicians spent less than half the time maintaining the ''Crab'' than with other 'Mechs of the same weight class. So popular was the ''Crab'' that many believed it was likely to become the standard medium 'Mech of the SLDF. Unfortunately the [[Amaris Civil War]] and the dissolution of the Star League put an end to any future plans for the ''Crab''.<ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 30-31</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 56-57</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 258-259</ref> | Designed in [[Introduction Year::2719]] during the last days of the [[Star League]], the '''''Crab''''' was built as a medium-weight raider and guerrilla fighter for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. Although lacking [[jump jets]], it possessed good overland speed and its all-energy weapons payload was suitable for long-range missions without the prospect for resupply. The ''Crab'' also boasted a highly advanced communications system, the [[Dalban Series K]], and was built mostly with proven parts that were easy to maintain. The term "''Crab'' walk" soon became synonymous with easy duty, since technicians spent less than half the time maintaining the ''Crab'' than with other 'Mechs of the same weight class. So popular was the ''Crab'' that many believed it was likely to become the standard medium 'Mech of the SLDF. Unfortunately the [[Amaris Civil War]] and the dissolution of the Star League put an end to any future plans for the ''Crab''.<ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 30-31</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 56-57</ref><ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 258-259</ref> | ||
| − | Less than | + | Less than 1000 ''Crabs'' had been produced when the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] began. [[Cosara Weaponries]]' factory on [[Northwind]] was practically destroyed in [[2786]], one of many strategic targets attacked in the opening salvos of the [[First Succession War]]. Although dedicated technicians were able to keep portions of the assembly line open, producing what spare parts they still could to rebuild damaged ''Crabs'', the technology used for both the original's advanced armor plating and communications system became [[lostech|lost]]. Designated as CRB-20 models, these ''Crabs'' were only slightly inferior to the original; with the destruction of the military infrastructure necessary for the Dalban Series K's more advanced functions to work, its replacement by lesser systems ironically became less of an issue. By the end of the [[Fourth Succession War]] 100 or so ''Crabs'' were still active in the [[Inner Sphere]] and all were CRB-20s.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 198-199</ref> |
Unbeknownst to many, [[ComStar]] had secreted away massive stockpiles of Star League technology and 'Mechs, including the ''Crab''. When it came time to form their own military, original CRB-27 ''Crabs'' were used to outfit the [[Com Guards]], while at the same time gifting downgraded CRB-20s to the [[Draconis Combine]] during the [[War of 3039]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. Concurrently, the discovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]] allowed the refit line on Northwind to start upgrading the remaining downgraded ''Crabs'' to their original specification. Unknown to anyone in the Inner Sphere was the continued existence of the ''Crab'' in the arsenal of the [[Clans]], although by the time of the [[Clan Invasion]] these had been relegated to second-line and garrison units. Eventually Cosara Weaponries was able to restart production of the original ''Crab'' in the [[Production Resumed::3050]]s and brand-new variants began turning up. Among these were new CRB-30s built by ComStar, later acquired by the [[Word of Blake]], which made use of new [[C3]] technology; it was also rumored ComStar sold these models to the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. During the [[Jihad]] the Word of Blake managed to capture the Northwind factory and begin producing their own radical variant known as the CRB-45.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u/> | Unbeknownst to many, [[ComStar]] had secreted away massive stockpiles of Star League technology and 'Mechs, including the ''Crab''. When it came time to form their own military, original CRB-27 ''Crabs'' were used to outfit the [[Com Guards]], while at the same time gifting downgraded CRB-20s to the [[Draconis Combine]] during the [[War of 3039]] as part of [[Operation Rosebud]]. Concurrently, the discovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]] allowed the refit line on Northwind to start upgrading the remaining downgraded ''Crabs'' to their original specification. Unknown to anyone in the Inner Sphere was the continued existence of the ''Crab'' in the arsenal of the [[Clans]], although by the time of the [[Clan Invasion]] these had been relegated to second-line and garrison units. Eventually Cosara Weaponries was able to restart production of the original ''Crab'' in the [[Production Resumed::3050]]s and brand-new variants began turning up. Among these were new CRB-30s built by ComStar, later acquired by the [[Word of Blake]], which made use of new [[C3]] technology; it was also rumored ComStar sold these models to the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. During the [[Jihad]] the Word of Blake managed to capture the Northwind factory and begin producing their own radical variant known as the CRB-45.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u/> | ||