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| image = [[Image:Chippewa_3025.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[Image:Chippewa_3025.jpg|191px]]
| name = ''Chippewa''
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| name = Chippewa
| manufacturer =  
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| manufacturer = [[Bowie Industries]]
[[Bowie Industries]]
 
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[[Vandenberg Mechanized Industries]]
 
 
| model = CHP-W5
 
| model = CHP-W5
| Class = Heavy aerospace fighter
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| Class = Heavy
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
| Cost = 5,410,530 [[C-bill]]s<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 289</ref>
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| Cost = 5,410,530<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 289</ref>
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| Introduced = [[2784]]
 
| production year = 2584
 
| production year = 2584
 
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/584/chippewa-chp-w5 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/584/chippewa-chp-w5 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| mass = 90 tons
 
| mass = 90 tons
 
| structural integrity = 9
 
| structural integrity = 9
| frame = [[Bowie 50]]
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| frame = Bowie 50
 
| power plant = [[PlasmaStar 270]]
 
| power plant = [[PlasmaStar 270]]
| armor = [[Wyatt Coresteel Standard]]
 
 
| Fuel = 400 - 5 tons
 
| Fuel = 400 - 5 tons
 
| armament =  
 
| armament =  
 
* 2x [[LRM-15]]s
 
* 2x [[LRM-15]]s
* 4x [[Large laser]]s
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* 4x [[Large Laser]]s
* 2x [[Small laser]]s
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* 2x [[Small Laser]]s
* 2x [[Medium laser]]s
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* 2x [[Medium Laser]]s
 
* 1x [[SRM-6]]
 
* 1x [[SRM-6]]
 
| communications system = [[Rander 200]]
 
| communications system = [[Rander 200]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[Rander TA5]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[Rander TA5]]
| heat sinks = 25 [[single heat sink]]s
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| heat sinks = 25
 
| BV (1.0) = 1,554<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 289</ref><br>1,154<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 160</ref>  
 
| BV (1.0) = 1,554<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 289</ref><br>1,154<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 160</ref>  
 
| BV (2.0) =  
 
| BV (2.0) =  
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Designed for the [[Star League]], the heavy ''Chippewa'' isn't extremely fast, but it has an impressive array of armament. Mostly used in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], the ''Chippewa'' has become [[House Steiner]]'s main heavy fighter. Prior to the start of the [[First Succession War]], Steiner captured the [[Bowie Industries]] plant on [[Dell]], where W5 models were produced until [[House Kurita]] successfully destroyed the plant in a raid. Another major production site was the [[Bowie Industries]] on [[Wyatt]] until 3068, when the [[Word of Blake]] nuked it during the [[Jihad]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots 3072'' p. 17</ref>  
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Designed by the [[Star League]], the heavy ''Chippewa'' isn't extremely fast, but it has an impressive array of armament. Mostly used in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], the ''Chippewa'' has become [[House Steiner]]'s main heavy fighter. Prior to the start of the [[First Succession War]] Steiner captured the Bowie Industries plant on [[Dell]], where W5 models were produced until [[House Kurita]] successfully destroyed the plant in a raid.
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Another major production site was the [[Bowie Industries]] in the planet [[Wyatt]], untill 3068, when the [[Word of Blake]] nuked it during the [[Jihad]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots 3072'' p. 17</ref>  
  
A heavy fighter, the ''Chippewa'' utilizes its large wings to provide added maneuverability when fighting in an atmosphere. The outer portions of each wing can retract inward, allowing for the fighter to be stored aboard transports more easily.
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A heavy fighter, the ''Chippewa'' utilizes its large wings to provide added maneuverability when fighting in an atmosphere. The outer portions of each wing can retract inward, allowing for the fighter to be stored aboard transports more easily.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Short or long range, it is best to stay away from a ''Chippewa''. With the [[LRM-15#ExoStar|Exostar]] [[LRM-15]] and [[SRM-6#Exostar|SRM-6]] racks to the front, backed up by two [[Medium_laser#Martell|Martell]] [[medium laser]]s in the nose and four [[McCorkel]] [[large laser]]s in the wings, the ''Chippewa'' can lay down a devastating first strike. For rear protection, two [[McCorkel]] [[small laser]]s are mounted in the tail. The ''Chippewa'' was the first SLDF fighter to mount specialized [[Laser Insulator]]s, however the technological know-how to produce this insulation was lost during the [[Succession Wars]] and later models were built without them.
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Short or long range, it is best to stay away from a ''Chippewa''. With the Exostar [[LRM-15]] and [[SRM-6]] racks to the front, backed up by two Martell [[Medium Laser]]s in the nose and four McCorkel [[Large Laser]]s in the wings, the ''Chippewa'' can lay down a devastating first strike. For rear protection, two McCorkel [[Small Laser]]s are mounted to the rear. The ''Chippewa'' was the first SLDF fighter to mount specialized [[Laser Insulator]]s, however the technological know-how to produce this insulation was lost during the Succession Wars and later models were built without them.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; CHP-W5b : This version of the ''Chippewa'' drops the [[SRM-6]] and upgrades the [[large laser]]s to [[ER Large Laser|extended range models]]. It also adds [[Artemis IV]] to the [[LRM-15]] racks and carries 25 [[double heat sink]]s. The speed has also been improved with the replacement of the standard fusion engine by a XL model. BV (2.0) = 2,051<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 89</ref><ref name=HOKp161>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p.161</ref>
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*;CHP-W5b : This version of the ''Chippewa'' drops the SRM-6 and upgrades the Large Lasers to [[ER Large Laser|extended range models]]. It also adds [[Artemis IV]] to the LRM racks and carries twenty-five double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 2,051<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 89</ref>
  
*; CHP-W7 : A [[Lyran Commonwealth]] upgrade of the CHP-W5 using recovered technology, the CHP-W7 ''Chippewa'' features [[double heat sink]]s, an [[XL engine]], [[ferro-aluminum]] armor, and all lasers upgraded to [[pulse laser]] variants.<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 78</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,487<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 290</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 161</ref> , BV (2.0) = ??
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*;CHP-W7 : A [[House Steiner]] upgrade of the CHP-W5 using recovered technology, the CHP-W7 ''Chippewa'' features [[Double Heat Sink|Double Heat Sinks]], an [[XL Engine]], [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor, and all lasers upgraded to pulse lasers.<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 78</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,487<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 290</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 161</ref> , BV (2.0) = ??
  
*; CHP-W7T : Based on the W7 this variant changes the [[large pulse laser]]s to a pair of [[snub-nose PPC]]s and a pair of [[plasma rifle]]s in the wings. The [[LRM-15]] launchers are additionally upgraded with [[Artemis IV]] systems. BV (1.0) = 1,262<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 291</ref>  
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*;CHP-W7T : Based on the W7 this variant change the large pulse lasers to a pair of [[Snub-Nose PPC]]s and a pair [[Plasma Rifle]]s in the wings. The LRM launchers are upgraded with a Artemis IV system. BV (1.0) = 1,262<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 291</ref>  
  
*; CHP-W8 : This variant exchanges the LRM and SRM launchers in the nose for an [[MML-7]] with [[Artemis IV]] for better close combat ability. BV (1.0) = 1,484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 294</ref>
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*;CHP-W8 : This variant changes the LRM and SRM launchers in the nose to an [[MML-7]] with Artemis IV for better close combat. BV (1.0) = 1,484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 294</ref>
  
*; CHP-W10 : A [[Federated Suns]] modification that eliminates two of the [[large laser]]s for an extra nine and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1,516<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 288</ref> (1,487)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 162</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,820
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*;CHP-W10 : [[House Davion]] modification, eliminating two of the [[Large Laser|Large Lasers]] for an extra 9.5 tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1,516<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 288</ref> (1,487)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 162</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,820
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==Related Aerospace Fighters==
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* ''[[Chippewa IIC]]'' - The ''Chippewa IIC'' was developed and used by [[Clan Mongoose]] during the Golden Century. Keeping with the heavy-hitting role of the original ''Chippewa'', the ''IIC'' mated an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] to several ER Lasers, while Streak SRMs and LRM rounded out the weaponry.  BV (2.0) = 3,341<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 36</ref>
  
 
== Custom Variants ==
 
== Custom Variants ==
*; CHP-X-P ''Chippewa'' Gladstone : The personal ''Chippewa'' of [[Michael Gladstone]], a deserter from the [[Lyran Regulars]], the ''Chippewa Gladstone'' can be found near the [[Rim Collection]] acting as an escort for various merchant [[DropShip]]s and [[JumpShip]]s. Modified to carry a pair of [[ELRM-15]] launchers in the nose, Gladstone can engage enemy forces from much further out than they expect. The [[standard armor]] has been removed and replaced with [[laser reflective armor]], which means energy weapons are far less effective against the ''Chippewa''. If an enemy does manage to close with Gladstone they'll receive a rude shock: ten [[ER medium laser]]s and enough [[double heat sink]]s to use them. In the technology-starved Periphery, the ''Chippewa Gladstone'' is one of the most effective and fearsome [[aerospace fighter]]s in service. BV (2.0) = 1,635<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates'', p. 13</ref>
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*;CHP-X-P ''Chippewa'' Gladstone : The personal ''Chippewa'' of Michael Gladstone, a deserter from the [[Lyran Regulars]], the ''Chippewa Gladstone'' can be found near the [[Rim Collection]] acting as an escort for various merchant DropShips and JumpShips. Modified to carry a pair of [[ELRM-15|Extended LRM-15]] launchers in the nose, Gladstone can engage enemy forces from much further out than they expect. The standard armor has been removed and replaced with [[Laser Reflective Armor]], which means energy weapons are far less effective against the ''Chippewa''. If an enemy does manage to close with Gladstone they'll receive a rude shock: Ten [[ER Medium Laser]]s and enough [[Double Heat Sink]]s to use them. In the technology-starved Periphery, the ''Chippewa Gladstone'' is one of the most effective and fearsome Aerospace Fighters in service. BV (2.0) = 1,635<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates'', p. 13</ref>
  
*; ''Chippewa'' Manfred : This custom ''Chippewa'' is based on a CHP-W7 airframe. Four [[double heat sink]]s, one [[SRM-6]], and one [[LRM-15]] have been removed and replaced by a [[heavy Gauss rifle]]. This ''Chippewa'' is protected by 10 tons of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor. BV (1.0) = 1,956<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 5</ref>
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*;''Chippewa'' Manfred : This custom ''Chippewa'' is based on a CHP-W7 airframe. Four double heat sinks, one SRM-6, and one LRM-15 have been removed and replaced by a [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]. The ''Chippewa'' is protected by ten tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor. BV (1.0) = 1,956<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 5</ref>
 
 
==Related Aerospace Fighters==
 
* ''[[Chippewa IIC]]'' - The ''Chippewa IIC'' was developed and used by [[Clan Mongoose]] during the Golden Century. Keeping with the heavy-hitting role of the original ''Chippewa'', the ''IIC'' mated an advanced [[targeting computer]] to several ER lasers, while Streak SRMs and LRMs rounded out the weaponry.  BV (2.0) = 3,341<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 36</ref>
 
  
 
== Notable Pilots ==
 
== Notable Pilots ==
* [[Cassandra Blake]] - A skilled [[Free Worlds League]] pilot, by the time she was 21 she had downed five enemy fighters and was granted the right to pilot a captured ''Chippewa''. She later went on to become one of the youngest generals in the League's history and eventually take on the role of Quartermaster General.
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* [[Cassandra Blake]]
 
 
==Notes==
 
* Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Chippewa'' was among the aerospace fighters for which he invented the name and wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its art and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. He named it after his college mascot.
 
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
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*''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]''
* ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]''
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*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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*''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: Unique Fighters]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Unique Fighters]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
 
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