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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Corvis.jpg + |image=Corvis.jpg − |name = ''Corvis'' + |name=Corvis − |manufacturer = [[Niles Industriplex Alpha]] ([[Clan Hell's Horses]]) + |manufacturer=[[Niles Industriplex Alpha]] ([[Clan Hell's Horses]]) − |production year = 2845 + |production year=2845 − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/700/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/700/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |model = Standard + |model= CVS − |cost = 2,970,613 [[C-bill]]s + |class=Medium − |Tech Base = Clan + |cost= 2,970,613 C-bills − |mech type = Battlemech + |Tech Base=Clan − |feet = biped + |mech type=Battlemech − |introduced = [[2845]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'', "''Corvis'' introduction dates"</ref> + |feet=2 − |mass = 40 + |introduced=[[2845]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'', "Corvis introduction dates"</ref> − |chassis = [[Model MH-24]] [[endo steel]] + |mass=40 − |armor = [[Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] + |chassis=Model MH-24 [[Endo Steel]] − |engine = 160-rated [[fusion engine]] + |armor=Compound H17 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] − |comsys= [[CH2 Series Integrated]] + |engine=Fusion 160 Standard − |T&T = [[Version Gamma-V TTS]] + |comsys=[[CH2 Series Integrated]] − |heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s + |T&T=[[Version Gamma-V TTS]] − |speed = 65 + |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] − |jumpjets = [[Model KT Boosters]] + |speed=65 + |jumpjets=4 Model KT Boosters |armament= |armament= − * 1x [[UAC/10]] + *1x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] − * 2x [[Medium pulse laser]]s + *2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s − |BV (1.0) = 1,366<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref> + |BV (1.0)=1,366<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,336<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 152-153, "Corvis 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 229</ref> + |BV (2.0)=1,336<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 152-153, "Corvis 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 229</ref> }} }} == Description == == Description == − The '''''Corvis''''' [[BattleMech]] sees very little use on the modern battlefield; in fact, only [[Clan Hell's Horses]] still manufactures this obsolete design. The ''Corvis'' was one of the predecessors to the [[OmniMech]], utilizing the same semi-modular ports as the [[Star League]] ''[[Mercury (BattleMech)|Mercury]]'' BattleMech. [[Clan]] technicians eventually expanded upon this design to create the ''[[Stormcrow]]'', and with the development of that front-line OmniMech, all of the Clans save the Horses lost interest in the ''Corvis'', which was often derided as too slow for its weight class. In fact, the ''Corvis''' only saving grace is its use of [[jump jet]]s, because they allow the medium-range 'Mech to be useful when on restricting terrain, such as urban environments. The ''Corvis'' was often deployed as support for conventional troops, such as [[combat vehicle]]s and [[infantry]], so it only seems natural that the Horses would want to keep producing it.<ref name=TRO3060/> + The '''''Corvis''''' [[BattleMech]] sees very little use on the modern battlefield. In fact, only [[Clan Hell's Horses]] still manufactures this obsolete design. The ''Corvis'' was one of the predecessors to the [[OmniMech]], utilizing the same semi-modular ports as the [[Star League]] ''[[Mercury]]'' 'mech. [[Clan]] technicians eventually expanded upon this design to create the ''[[Stormcrow]]''. With the development of that front-line OmniMech, all of the Clans save the Horses lost interest in the ''Corvis'', which was often derided as too slow for its weight class. In fact, the ''Corvis''' only saving grace is its use of [[jump jet]]s because they allow the medium-range 'Mech to be useful when on restricting terrain, such as urban environments. The ''Corvis'' was often deployed as support for conventional troops (such as [[combat vehicle]]s and [[infantry]]), so it only seems natural that the Horses would want to keep producing it. The ''Corvis'' is protected by seven tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor; a good thing since it is so slow.<ref name=TRO3060/> == Weapons and Equipment == == Weapons and Equipment == − The ''Corvis'' is built on a [[Model MH-24]] [[endo steel]] chassis, protected by seven tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor; a good thing since it is so slow. This low speed is due to the 160-rated [[fusion engine]] that powers the 'Mech. Thankfully this low speed is augmented by four [[Model KT Boosters]] [[jump jet]]s, giving the ''Corvis'' a jump range of 120 meters.+ The main gun of the ''Corvis'' is its Type DL [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]. This is backed up by a pair of Series 14a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. These guns enable the ''Corvis'' to operate effectively in medium to short ranges. Between the generous supply of autocannon ammunition and ten [[double heat sink]]s that keep the 'Mech chilled, the ''Corvis'' can operate without resupply for a respectable amount of time.<ref name=TRO3060/> − − The main gun of the ''Corvis'' is its [[Type DL]] [[UAC/10]], backed up by a pair of [[Series 14a]] [[medium pulse laser]]s. These guns enable the ''Corvis'' to operate effectively in medium to short ranges. Between the generous supply of autocannon ammunition and 10 [[double heat sink]]s that keep the 'Mech chilled, the ''Corvis'' can operate without resupply for a respectable amount of time.<ref name=TRO3060/> == Variants == == Variants == − *; ''Corvis'' 2 : This variant was produced during the [[Jihad]] era in [[3075]]<ref name=MUL/>, utilizing new technologies. The original's [[UAC/10]] has been replaced by a [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle]] with three tons of ammunition. The left arm-mounted [[medium pulse laser]]s were similarly replaced with [[heavy medium laser]]s. The 'Mech's accuracy has been improved with the addition of a [[targeting computer]] mounted in the left torso. BV (2.0) = 1,455<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 230 - Corvis 2 variant from RS3060u.</ref> + *;Corvis 2 : This variant was produced during the [[Jihad]] era in [[3075]]<ref name=MUL/>, utilizing new technologies. The original's Ultra Autocannon has been replaced by a [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] with three tons of ammunition. The left arm-mounted Medium Pulse Lasers were similarly replaced with [[Heavy Medium Laser|Heavy Medium Lasers]]. The 'Mech's accuracy has been improved with the addition of a [[Targeting Computer]] mounted in the left torso. BV (2.0) = 1,455<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 230 - Corvis 2 variant from RS3060u.</ref> − − == Design Quirks == − The ''Corvis'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Corvis Entry.</ref> − * [[Modular Weapons]] − − == Related Designs == − * ''[[Omni-Corvis]]'' - The bridge design that connects the ''Corvis'' to the ''Stormcrow''.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 18</ref> − − * ''[[Stormcrow]]'' - The creation of the ''Corvis'' would later lead to the creation of this venerable Omnimech. == Gallery == == Gallery == <gallery> <gallery> − File:Corvis.jpg|Original ''Corvis'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''+ Image:CCG Mercenaries Corvis.jpg|''Corvis'' in combat − Image:CCG Mercenaries Corvis.jpg|''Corvis'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 57:
Line 46: == Bibliography == == Bibliography == − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] + [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = Corvis.jpg | + | |image=Corvis.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Corvis |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Niles Industriplex Alpha]] ([[Clan Hell's Horses]]) | + | |manufacturer=[[Niles Industriplex Alpha]] ([[Clan Hell's Horses]]) |
| − | |production year = 2845 | + | |production year=2845 |
| − | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/700/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/700/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model = | + | |model= CVS |
| − | |cost = 2,970,613 | + | |class=Medium |
| − | |Tech Base = Clan | + | |cost= 2,970,613 C-bills |
| − | |mech type = Battlemech | + | |Tech Base=Clan |
| − | |feet = | + | |mech type=Battlemech |
| − | |introduced = [[2845]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'', " | + | |feet=2 |
| − | |mass = 40 | + | |introduced=[[2845]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'', "Corvis introduction dates"</ref> |
| − | |chassis = | + | |mass=40 |
| − | |armor = [[ | + | |chassis=Model MH-24 [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |engine = 160 | + | |armor=Compound H17 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] |
| − | |comsys= | + | |engine=Fusion 160 Standard |
| − | |T&T = [[Version Gamma-V TTS]] | + | |comsys=[[CH2 Series Integrated]] |
| − | |heat sinks = 10 [[ | + | |T&T=[[Version Gamma-V TTS]] |
| − | |speed = 65 | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
| − | |jumpjets = | + | |speed=65 |
| + | |jumpjets=4 Model KT Boosters | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | * 1x [[ | + | *1x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] |
| − | * 2x [[Medium | + | *2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,366<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref> | + | |BV (1.0)=1,366<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,336<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 152-153, "Corvis 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 229</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=1,336<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 152-153, "Corvis 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 229</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''''Corvis''''' [[BattleMech]] sees very little use on the modern battlefield | + | The '''''Corvis''''' [[BattleMech]] sees very little use on the modern battlefield. In fact, only [[Clan Hell's Horses]] still manufactures this obsolete design. The ''Corvis'' was one of the predecessors to the [[OmniMech]], utilizing the same semi-modular ports as the [[Star League]] ''[[Mercury]]'' 'mech. [[Clan]] technicians eventually expanded upon this design to create the ''[[Stormcrow]]''. With the development of that front-line OmniMech, all of the Clans save the Horses lost interest in the ''Corvis'', which was often derided as too slow for its weight class. In fact, the ''Corvis''' only saving grace is its use of [[jump jet]]s because they allow the medium-range 'Mech to be useful when on restricting terrain, such as urban environments. The ''Corvis'' was often deployed as support for conventional troops (such as [[combat vehicle]]s and [[infantry]]), so it only seems natural that the Horses would want to keep producing it. The ''Corvis'' is protected by seven tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor; a good thing since it is so slow.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | + | The main gun of the ''Corvis'' is its Type DL [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]. This is backed up by a pair of Series 14a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. These guns enable the ''Corvis'' to operate effectively in medium to short ranges. Between the generous supply of autocannon ammunition and ten [[double heat sink]]s that keep the 'Mech chilled, the ''Corvis'' can operate without resupply for a respectable amount of time.<ref name=TRO3060/> | |
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== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *; | + | *;Corvis 2 : This variant was produced during the [[Jihad]] era in [[3075]]<ref name=MUL/>, utilizing new technologies. The original's Ultra Autocannon has been replaced by a [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] with three tons of ammunition. The left arm-mounted Medium Pulse Lasers were similarly replaced with [[Heavy Medium Laser|Heavy Medium Lasers]]. The 'Mech's accuracy has been improved with the addition of a [[Targeting Computer]] mounted in the left torso. BV (2.0) = 1,455<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 230 - Corvis 2 variant from RS3060u.</ref> |
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Image:CCG Mercenaries Corvis.jpg|''Corvis'' in combat | |
| − | Image:CCG Mercenaries Corvis.jpg|''Corvis'' in combat | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]] | ||