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|name=Blood Reaper | |name=Blood Reaper | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[W-7 Facilities]] | + | |manufacturer=[[W-7 Facilities]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 164-165, "Blood Reaper"</ref> |
|production year=3079 | |production year=3079 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/408/blood-reaper-standard MUL online | + | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/408/blood-reaper-standard/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
|model=Standard | |model=Standard | ||
| − | |cost=14,374,634 C- | + | |cost=14,374,634 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
|class=Heavy | |class=Heavy | ||
| − | |Tech Base=[[Clan]] | + | |Tech Base=[[Clan]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | |mass=70 | + | |mass=70<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | |chassis=Type W4 [[Endo Steel]] | + | |chassis=[[Type W4]] [[Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | |armor= Advanced/3 | + | |armor= [[Advanced/3]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | |engine=280 [[XL Fusion Engine|Fusion XL]] | + | |engine=280 [[XL Fusion Engine|Fusion XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | |comsys=[[Build 1685 Tacticom]] | + | |comsys=[[Build 1685 Tacticom]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | |T&T=[[Build 2 CAT TTS]] | + | |T&T=[[Build 2 CAT TTS]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | |heat sinks=18 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | + | |heat sinks=18 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | |speed=64 | + | |speed=64<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
|speed with MASC= | |speed with MASC= | ||
| − | |jumpjets=[[BMP Series XV]] | + | |jumpjets=[[BMP Series XV]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | |armament=2x [[ER PPC]]s <br> 2x [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s <br> 2x [[ATM 6]]s | + | |armament=2x [[ER PPC]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/><br> |
| + | 2x [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/><br> | ||
| + | 2x [[ATM 6]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> | ||
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)= 2,665 <ref name= | + | |BV (2.0)= 2,665<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 83</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
Paying tribute to other highly successful [[Clan Wolf]] designs, the '''''Blood Reaper''''' is a symbolic and straightforward second-line [[BattleMech]] in heavy use in the post-[[Jihad]] [[Clan Wolf Touman]]. | Paying tribute to other highly successful [[Clan Wolf]] designs, the '''''Blood Reaper''''' is a symbolic and straightforward second-line [[BattleMech]] in heavy use in the post-[[Jihad]] [[Clan Wolf Touman]]. | ||
| − | Seeking to standardize his forces and weed out non-Wolf designs, [[Khan]] [[Vlad Ward]] ordered his scientists to develop a rugged yet symbolic 'Mech for warriors of Clan Wolf to rally around. A standard BattleMech in the mold of the successful ''[[Tundra Wolf]]'', the ''Blood Reaper'' first entered service in [[3079]] and went on to form a large part of the Wolves post-Jihad [[touman]]. Khan Ward overcame the stigma of a second-line machine with classic Clan posturing; by insisting that warriors truly worthy of the spirit of the Wolf would win even while being hobbled by such a design. | + | Seeking to standardize his forces and weed out non-Wolf designs, [[Khan]] [[Vlad Ward]] ordered his scientists to develop a rugged yet symbolic 'Mech for warriors of Clan Wolf to rally around. A standard BattleMech in the mold of the successful ''[[Tundra Wolf]]'', the ''Blood Reaper'' first entered service in [[3079]] and went on to form a large part of the Wolves post-Jihad [[touman]]. Khan Ward overcame the stigma of a second-line machine with classic Clan posturing; by insisting that warriors truly worthy of the spirit of the Wolf would win even while being hobbled by such a design.<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | Sharing a similar reverse-canted leg, energy weapon arm and missile launcher torso layout as the iconic [[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|''Timber Wolf'']], the ''Blood Reaper'' was built on a [[Endo Steel]] frame and uses a [[XL Engine]] to save weight for a heavy weapon and armor load. Slower than most front-line [[OmniMech]]s, the ''Blood Reaper'' featured an 120 meter jump capacity to help overcome this. Eighteen [[Double Heat Sink]]s provided the design adequate endurance. <ref name= | + | Sharing a similar reverse-canted leg, energy weapon arm and missile launcher torso layout as the iconic [[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|''Timber Wolf'']], the ''Blood Reaper'' was built on a [[Endo Steel]] frame and uses a [[XL Engine]] to save weight for a heavy weapon and armor load. Slower than most front-line [[OmniMech]]s, the ''Blood Reaper'' featured an 120 meter jump capacity to help overcome this. Eighteen [[Double Heat Sink]]s provided the design adequate endurance.<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | == | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | The ''Blood Reaper'' was built around a pair of [[ATM-6|CC 6-Rack Advanced Tactical Missile Launchers]], one per torso, which provided it with flexible multi-range firepower. At long range they were supported by a hard-hitting Type 22 [[ER PPC]] in each arm, while a pair of General Systems [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s offered enhanced close-range punch. A three ton ammo bay for each ATM launcher allowed the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to carry two tons of each of three of the ATM missile types, ensuring maximum tactical flexibility in the field. <ref name= | + | The ''Blood Reaper'' was built around a pair of [[ATM-6|CC 6-Rack Advanced Tactical Missile Launchers]], one per torso, which provided it with flexible multi-range firepower. At long range they were supported by a hard-hitting Type 22 [[ER PPC]] in each arm, while a pair of General Systems [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s offered enhanced close-range punch. A three ton ammo bay for each ATM launcher allowed the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to carry two tons of each of three of the ATM missile types, ensuring maximum tactical flexibility in the field.<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| − | *;Blood Reaper 2 : Introduced in [[3080]], this popular [[Trial of Position]] variant dropped the four jump jets, replacing them with two arm mounted [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s | + | *;Blood Reaper 2 : Introduced in [[Introduction Year:3080]], this popular [[Trial of Position]] variant dropped the four jump jets, replacing them with two arm mounted [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/>.BV (2.0) = 2,521<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 235</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/407/blood-reaper-2/ MUL online entry for the Blood Reaper 2 variant]''</ref> |
| − | ==Custom Variants== | + | == Custom Variants == |
| + | *;Alaric : The ''Blood Reaper'' piloted by [[Alaric Wolf]] during his Trial of Position mounted a larger 350 rated XL engine to boost its ground speed. The variant featured three Heavy Medium Lasers carried beside each ER PPC, dropping one ATM-6 for a [[Targeting Computer]]. To free up the weight for the larger engine and altered weapons array, only a single ton of ATM reloads was carried, the armor was reduced down to ten and half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] plate, and the jump jets and four double heat sinks were dropped. <ref name="SoS">''Sword of Sedition'', p.{{cn}}</ref> | ||
| − | + | == References == | |
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| − | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
* ''[[Sword of Sedition]] (Novel)'' | * ''[[Sword of Sedition]] (Novel)'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| − | + | [[Category:BattleMechs|Blood Reaper]] | |
| − | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs|Blood Reaper]] |
| − | [[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Dark Age Mechs|Blood Reaper]] |
| − | [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]] | ||
Revision as of 13:45, 4 June 2016
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| Blood Reaper | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | W-7 Facilities[1] |
| Production Year | 3079[2] |
| Model | Standard |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 14,374,634 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan[1] |
| Mass | 70[1] tons[[Category:70[1] ton BattleMechs]] |
| Chassis | Type W4 Endo Steel[1] |
| Armor | Advanced/3[1] |
| Engine | 280 Fusion XL[1] |
| Communications System | Build 1685 Tacticom[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Build 2 CAT TTS[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 18 Double Heat Sinks[1] |
| Speed | 64[1] km/h |
| Jump Jets | BMP Series XV[1] |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 2,665[1][2][3] |
Contents
Description
Paying tribute to other highly successful Clan Wolf designs, the Blood Reaper is a symbolic and straightforward second-line BattleMech in heavy use in the post-Jihad Clan Wolf Touman.
Seeking to standardize his forces and weed out non-Wolf designs, Khan Vlad Ward ordered his scientists to develop a rugged yet symbolic 'Mech for warriors of Clan Wolf to rally around. A standard BattleMech in the mold of the successful Tundra Wolf, the Blood Reaper first entered service in 3079 and went on to form a large part of the Wolves post-Jihad touman. Khan Ward overcame the stigma of a second-line machine with classic Clan posturing; by insisting that warriors truly worthy of the spirit of the Wolf would win even while being hobbled by such a design.[1]
Sharing a similar reverse-canted leg, energy weapon arm and missile launcher torso layout as the iconic Timber Wolf, the Blood Reaper was built on a Endo Steel frame and uses a XL Engine to save weight for a heavy weapon and armor load. Slower than most front-line OmniMechs, the Blood Reaper featured an 120 meter jump capacity to help overcome this. Eighteen Double Heat Sinks provided the design adequate endurance.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The Blood Reaper was built around a pair of CC 6-Rack Advanced Tactical Missile Launchers, one per torso, which provided it with flexible multi-range firepower. At long range they were supported by a hard-hitting Type 22 ER PPC in each arm, while a pair of General Systems Heavy Medium Lasers offered enhanced close-range punch. A three ton ammo bay for each ATM launcher allowed the MechWarrior to carry two tons of each of three of the ATM missile types, ensuring maximum tactical flexibility in the field.[1]
Variants
- Blood Reaper 2
- Introduced in Introduction Year:3080, this popular Trial of Position variant dropped the four jump jets, replacing them with two arm mounted Medium Pulse Lasers[1].BV (2.0) = 2,521[4][5]
Custom Variants
- Alaric
- The Blood Reaper piloted by Alaric Wolf during his Trial of Position mounted a larger 350 rated XL engine to boost its ground speed. The variant featured three Heavy Medium Lasers carried beside each ER PPC, dropping one ATM-6 for a Targeting Computer. To free up the weight for the larger engine and altered weapons array, only a single ton of ATM reloads was carried, the armor was reduced down to ten and half tons of Ferro-Fibrous plate, and the jump jets and four double heat sinks were dropped. [6]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 164-165, "Blood Reaper"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Blood Reaper
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 83
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 235
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Blood Reaper 2 variant
- ↑ Sword of Sedition, p.[citation needed]