Work on the Bushwacker actually began before the Clan Invasion, but was delayed and nearly canceled due to problems caused by the chassis' unusual shape. The entrance of the Clans solved that problem, as designers found the answers to their problems in a captured Clan Vulture schematics. The revamped Bushwacker began full production in 3050 and is already a common sight in Inner Sphere units guarding the Clan border.

This is a truly unique 'mech by any standards. I've gone up against three Daishi's and lived, but barely. I find the Bushwacker can't take alot of missiles, or Autocannon shots. The armor, as good as it is, just won't stand up to it. This is the 'mech you start off with in the Single Player Campaign.

	Chassis: Eartwerks GRF Power Plant: Hermes Cruising Speed: 54 KPH Maximum Speed: 86 KPH Jump jets: None Torso Twist: Yes Arm Swing: Yes
Version Manufacturer: Thares Industries Armor Source: Ferro-Fibrous with CASE Comm. System: Thares Euterpe HM-14 Targeting and Tracking system: Thares Ares-8A
Weapons:	Autocannon 10 + Ammo (10) 2X LRM 5s + Ammo (24) ER Large Laser 2X Machine Gun + Ammo (100)