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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=ArcticFox.jpg | |image=ArcticFox.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Arctic Fox | + | |name=''Arctic Fox'' |
|manufacturer=[[Arc-Royal MechWorks]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 80-81, "Arctic Fox Profile"</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Arc-Royal MechWorks]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 80-81, "Arctic Fox Profile"</ref> | ||
| − | | production year=3059 | + | |production year=3059 |
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/91/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/91/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=AF1 | |model=AF1 | ||
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
| − | |cost= 5,102,175 C- | + | |cost= 5,102,175 [[C-bill]]s |
| + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| + | |mech type =OmniMech | ||
|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
| − | |chassis=AR-3 [[ | + | |chassis=[[AR-3]] [[endo steel]] |
| − | |armor=Royal-7 | + | |armor=[[Royal-7 Standard]] |
| − | |engine=[[GM 180 XL]] | + | |engine=[[GM 180]] [[XL engine]] |
|comsys=[[K9 Communications System]] | |comsys=[[K9 Communications System]] | ||
| − | |T&T=[[Type IV Bloodhound T & T System]] | + | |T&T=[[Type IV Bloodhound T&T System]] |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s |
|speed=97.2 | |speed=97.2 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
Primary Configuration | Primary Configuration | ||
| − | *2x [[SRM-4]]s | + | * 2x [[SRM-4]]s |
| − | *1x [[ER PPC]] | + | * 1x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | *2x [[Medium | + | * 2x [[Medium laser]]s |
|BV (1.0)=766<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 69</ref> | |BV (1.0)=766<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 69</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=983<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 112</ref> | |BV (2.0)=983<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 112</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Arctic Fox''''' is a light [[OmniMech]] reverse engineered by the [[Kell Hounds]] from the [[Clan]] ''[[Kit Fox (Uller)|Uller]]'' OmniMech with assistance in the final stages from [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. The resulting OmniMech is a powerful light 'Mech that has a top speed of 97.2 km/h that is provided by a GM 180 [[XL engine]], shaving off valuable weight from the ''Arctic Fox'''s base chassis while also making the 'Mech vulnerable to becoming a combat kill through the loss of one of its side torsos. The ''Arctic Fox'' has | + | The '''''Arctic Fox''''' is a [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[OmniMech]] reverse engineered by the [[Kell Hounds]] from the [[Clan]] ''[[Kit Fox (Uller)|Uller]]'' OmniMech with assistance in the final stages from [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. The resulting OmniMech is a powerful [[BattleMech#Light|light]] 'Mech that has a top speed of 97.2 km/h that is provided by a [[GM 180]] [[XL engine]], shaving off valuable weight from the ''Arctic Fox''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s base chassis while also making the 'Mech vulnerable to becoming a combat kill through the loss of one of its side torsos. The ''Arctic Fox'' has 10 [[double heat sink]]s which are generally enough to handle the 'Mech's heat load, with the ability to add more if needed. To protect itself from enemy fire, the ''Arctic Fox'' has six tons of [[Royal-7]] armor.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The | + | The Primary configuration of the ''Arctic Fox'' is intended to wear an enemy's armor down at long ranges and then close for the kill. To do this, the ''Arctic Fox'' carries an [[ER PPC]] that can hit a target at up to 690 meters. For close combat, two [[medium laser]]s provide the primary hitting power while two [[SRM-4]] launchers seek out weak points in an enemy's armor.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration A : The A configuration is intended for short range engagements and carries four [[medium pulse laser]]s and three [[small pulse laser]]s. Six [[jump jet]]s have been added in order to increase mobility. BV (1.0) = 736<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 70</ref>, BV (2.0) = 858<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 113</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration B : Useful in anti-aircraft and in vehicle hunting roles, the B configuration has an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] as its primary weapon. This is backed up by a [[medium laser]]. This configuration is highly flexible in its roles but also severely handicapped by its reliance on a ballistic weapon. BV (1.0) = 634<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 71</ref>, BV (2.0) = 735<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 114</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration C : Another sniper and cleanup 'Mech rolled into one, the C configuration mounts an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon, giving it superb long range firepower. This is matched up with a [[large pulse laser]], which has a much shorter range but is extremely accurate. BV (1.0) = 747<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 72</ref>, BV (2.0) = 948<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 115</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration D : A dedicated fire support configuration, the D configuration carries two [[LRM-10]] launchers linked to an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for greater missile accuracy. BV (1.0) = 643<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 73</ref>, BV (2.0) = 744<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 116</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration E : Produced during the [[Jihad]], this configuration employs pair of [[ER medium laser]]s in left torso, while fitting pair of [[light PPCs]] in each arm actuator slot. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,094<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 117 - AF1E configuration of the Arctic Fox.</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration F : Another Jihad era configuration, this configuration is set up for a fire support mission. Each arm slot has an [[MML-7]] launcher with two tons of ammunition. Mounted in the left torso, the 'Mech has three [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 891<ref>Master Unit List.</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration U : Intended for underwater combat, this configuration uses five [[UMU]]s to propel itself at 54 km/h underwater. It's also equipped with a [[MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System]] to protect the pilot in case of a hull breach. It uses a [[light PPC]] and [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[LRT-10]] to engage the enemy. BV (2.0) = 821<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 61</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Arctic Fox'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 BattleMech Quirk Table - Arctic Fox Entry.</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BattleMech-Manual-2022-09-14-v6.01.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01)''], p. 9</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Weak Head Armor|Weak Head Armor(1)]] | ||
| + | <!-- No Torso Twist removed by errata --> | ||
==Related OmniMechs== | ==Related OmniMechs== | ||
| − | *'''''[[Kit Fox (Uller)|Kit Fox]]''''' - The ''Arctic Fox'' is based mainly on ''Kit Fox'' OmniMechs salvaged from the battlefields of [[Luthien]]. | + | * '''''[[Kit Fox (Uller)|Kit Fox]]''''' - The ''Arctic Fox'' is based mainly on ''Kit Fox'' OmniMechs salvaged from the battlefields of [[Luthien]]. |
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Polarfuchs'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''PF1'''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:ArcticFox.jpg|Original ''Arctic Fox'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
[[Category:OmniMechs]] | [[Category:OmniMechs]] | ||
[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Kell Hounds BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Kell Hounds BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Inner Sphere OmniMechs]] | [[Category:Inner Sphere OmniMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:19, 18 February 2024
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| Arctic Fox | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Arc-Royal MechWorks[1] |
| Production Year | 3059[2] |
| Model | AF1 |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,102,175 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere OmniMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | AR-3 endo steel |
| Armor | Royal-7 Standard |
| Engine | GM 180 XL engine |
| Communications System | K9 Communications System |
| Targeting Tracking System | Type IV Bloodhound T&T System |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
|
| BV (1.0) | 766[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 983[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Arctic Fox is a light OmniMech reverse engineered by the Kell Hounds from the Clan Uller OmniMech with assistance in the final stages from Clan Wolf-in-Exile. The resulting OmniMech is a powerful light 'Mech that has a top speed of 97.2 km/h that is provided by a GM 180 XL engine, shaving off valuable weight from the Arctic Fox's base chassis while also making the 'Mech vulnerable to becoming a combat kill through the loss of one of its side torsos. The Arctic Fox has 10 double heat sinks which are generally enough to handle the 'Mech's heat load, with the ability to add more if needed. To protect itself from enemy fire, the Arctic Fox has six tons of Royal-7 armor.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Primary configuration of the Arctic Fox is intended to wear an enemy's armor down at long ranges and then close for the kill. To do this, the Arctic Fox carries an ER PPC that can hit a target at up to 690 meters. For close combat, two medium lasers provide the primary hitting power while two SRM-4 launchers seek out weak points in an enemy's armor.[1]
Alternate Configurations[edit]
- Alternate Configuration A
- The A configuration is intended for short range engagements and carries four medium pulse lasers and three small pulse lasers. Six jump jets have been added in order to increase mobility. BV (1.0) = 736[5], BV (2.0) = 858[1][6]
- Alternate Configuration B
- Useful in anti-aircraft and in vehicle hunting roles, the B configuration has an LB-X Autocannon/10 as its primary weapon. This is backed up by a medium laser. This configuration is highly flexible in its roles but also severely handicapped by its reliance on a ballistic weapon. BV (1.0) = 634[7], BV (2.0) = 735[1][8]
- Alternate Configuration C
- Another sniper and cleanup 'Mech rolled into one, the C configuration mounts an ER PPC as its primary weapon, giving it superb long range firepower. This is matched up with a large pulse laser, which has a much shorter range but is extremely accurate. BV (1.0) = 747[9], BV (2.0) = 948[1][10]
- Alternate Configuration D
- A dedicated fire support configuration, the D configuration carries two LRM-10 launchers linked to an Artemis IV fire control system for greater missile accuracy. BV (1.0) = 643[11], BV (2.0) = 744[1][12]
- Alternate Configuration E
- Produced during the Jihad, this configuration employs pair of ER medium lasers in left torso, while fitting pair of light PPCs in each arm actuator slot. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,094[13]
- Alternate Configuration F
- Another Jihad era configuration, this configuration is set up for a fire support mission. Each arm slot has an MML-7 launcher with two tons of ammunition. Mounted in the left torso, the 'Mech has three ER medium lasers. BV (2.0) = 891[14]
- Alternate Configuration U
- Intended for underwater combat, this configuration uses five UMUs to propel itself at 54 km/h underwater. It's also equipped with a MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System to protect the pilot in case of a hull breach. It uses a light PPC and Artemis IV-enhanced LRT-10 to engage the enemy. BV (2.0) = 821[15]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Arctic Fox has the following Design Quirk:[16][17]
Related OmniMechs[edit]
- Kit Fox - The Arctic Fox is based mainly on Kit Fox OmniMechs salvaged from the battlefields of Luthien.
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Polarfuchs. The model code was accordingly changed to PF1.
Gallery[edit]
Original Arctic Fox from TRO:3060
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 80-81, "Arctic Fox Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Arctic Fox (OmniMech)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 69
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 112
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 70
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 113
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 71
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 114
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 72
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 115
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 73
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 116
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 117 - AF1E configuration of the Arctic Fox.
- ↑ Master Unit List.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 61
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 BattleMech Quirk Table - Arctic Fox Entry.
- ↑ BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01), p. 9