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−	{{otheruses|the (regular) 60-ton BattleMech|other uses|Crossbow}}	+	{{otheruses|the (regular) BattleMech|the later OmniMech design and other uses|Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow (disambiguation)}}
	{{InfoBoxBattleMech		{{InfoBoxBattleMech
−	|image = Crossbow_3075.jpg	+	|image=Crossbow_3075.jpg
−	|name = ''Crossbow''	+	|name=Crossbow
−	|manufacturer =	+	|manufacturer=[[Arcturan Arms]]/[[MacEnroe Motors]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 278-279, "Crossbow Profile"</ref>
−	[[Arcturan Arms]]<ref name=TRJp124f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 124–125: "CRS-6B Crossbow"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3075 -->	+	|production year=2470
−	----	+	|year reference=<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11, "BattleMech Tech Timeline"</ref>
−	[[MacEnroe Motors]]<ref name=TRJp124f />	+	|model=CRS-6B
−	|production year = 2470	+	|class=Heavy
−	|year reference = <ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11: "BattleMech Tech Timeline"</ref>	+	|cost= 5,174,400 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/733/crossbow-crs-6b/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
−	|model = CRS-6B<ref name=TRJp124f />	+	|Tech Base= Inner Sphere
−	|class = Heavy	+	|mech type= BattleMech
−	|cost = 5,174,400 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/733/crossbow-crs-6b/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>	+	|mass=60
−	|Tech Base = Inner Sphere	+	|chassis=[[Arc Walker 6X-B]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−	|mech type = BattleMech	+	|armor=[[Diamond Skin Beta Series]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−	|feet = biped	+	|engine=[[AA Etema 300]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−	|mass = 60	+	|comsys=[[Arc-Signal 1100]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−	|chassis = [[Arc Walker 6X-B]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp124f /> -->	+	|T&T=[[Arc Walker T&T Prime]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−	|armor = [[Diamond Skin Beta Series]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp124f /> -->	+	|heat sinks=10<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−	|engine = [[AA Eterna 300]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp124f /> -->	+	|speed=86<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−	|comsys = [[Arc-Signal 1100]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp124f /> -->	+	|armament=
−	|T&T = [[Arc Walker T&T Prime]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp124f /> -->	+	2x [[LRM-10]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><br>
−	|heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp124f /> -->	+	1x [[PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><br>
−	|speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp124f /> -->	+	2x [[Medium Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−	|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp124f /> -->	+	|BV (1.0)=???
−	* 2x [[LRM-10]]	+	|BV (2.0)=1,210<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 195</ref>
−	* 1x [[PPC]]
−	* 2x [[medium laser]]
−	|BV (1.0) =
−	|BV (2.0) = 1,210<ref name=TRJp124f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 195</ref>
	}}		}}
	== Description ==		== Description ==
−	The predecessor to [[Clan Steel Viper]]'s ''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' [[OmniMech]], the original '''''Crossbow''''' first saw battlefield action for the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in [[Introduction Year::2468]]. The production model, the 6B, came a few years later. The heavy 'Mech was the first produced by [[Arcturan Arms]] and the third homegrown [[BattleMech]] produced in the Commonwealth. [[Arcturan Arms]] fell on hard times when the capital was relocated from [[Arcturus]] to [[Tharkad]], forcing them to shut down the factory in [[2490]] after producing only a few hundred ''Crossbow''s. [[MacEnroe Motors]] bought out the financially troubled company in [[2541]], which shut down ''Crossbow'' production in [[Production Ceased::2550]].<ref name="TRO:3075p278+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 278–279: "Crossbow Profile"</ref>	+	The predecessor to [[Clan Steel Viper]]'s ''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' [[OmniMech]], the original '''''Crossbow''''' first saw battlefield action for the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in [[Introduction Year::2468]]. The production model, the 6B, came a few years later. The heavy 'Mech was the first produced by [[Arcturan Arms]] and the third homegrown [[BattleMech]] produced in the Commonwealth. Arcuran Arms fell on hard times when the capital was relocated from [[Arcturus]] to [[Tharkad]], forcing them to shut down the factory in [[2490]] after producing only a few hundred ''Crossbow''s. [[MacEnroe Motors]] bought out the financially troubled company in [[2541]], which shut down ''Crossbow'' production in [[Production Ceased::2550]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>.
	The 60-ton 'Mech is speedy for its era, capable of 86 km/h. This came at the expense of armor, however, as the ''Crossbow'' is only protected by eight tons of armor.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>		The 60-ton 'Mech is speedy for its era, capable of 86 km/h. This came at the expense of armor, however, as the ''Crossbow'' is only protected by eight tons of armor.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−	==Weapons and Equipment==	+	== Weapons and Equipment ==
−	A fire support 'Mech, the ''Crossbow'' carries a pair of CDC Double-Five [[LRM-10]]s. A pair of  Rassal Blue-Beam [[medium laser]]s back them up at close range. The four weapons are all mounted in the arms, which were envisaged as easily-repairable turrets as much as arms. It is this configuration that seems to have been the inspiration for the Clan OmniMech. The ''Crossbow'''s only torso-mounted weapon is an A-4 “Lightning” Series [[PPC]]. The lack of any additional [[heat sink]]s leaves the PPC as a medium-range weapon or an alternative when the ''Crossbow'' runs out of missiles.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>	+	A fire support 'Mech, the ''Crossbow'' carries a pair of CDC Double-Five [[LRM-10]]s. A pair of  Rassal Blue-Beam [[Medium Laser]]s back them up at close range. The four weapons are all mounted in the arms, which were envisaged as easily-repairable turrets as much as arms. It is this configuration that seems to have been the inspiration for the Clan OmniMech. The ''Crossbow''’s only torso-mounted weapon is an A-4 “Lightning” Series [[PPC]]. The lack of any additional [[heat sink]]s leaves the PPC as a medium-range weapon or an alternative when the ''Crossbow'' runs out of missiles.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−	==Variants==	+	== Variants ==
−	*; CRS-X : The prototype used less sophisticated components, forcing the downgrade of many weapon systems. Each arm carried a pair of [[LRM-5]] launchers and a medium laser, while a single Large Laser mounted in the torso provided additional long range firepower. The [[primitive engine]] drove this version of the ''Crossbow'' at a top speed of 64 km/h. The bulk of the engine, [[Primitive Cockpit|cockpit]], and [[Primitive Armor|armor]] required engineers to devote more tonnage to armor. This would be overcome in later versions of the ''Crossbow''.<ref name="XTRO:PV2p6">''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 6: "CRS-X Crossbow"</ref> BV (2.0)=969<ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5583/crossbow-crs-x/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-X variant]''</ref>	+	*;CRS-X : The prototype used less sophisticated components, forcing the downgrade of many weapon systems. Each arm carried a pair of [[LRM-5]] launchers and a Medium Laser, while a single Large Laser mounted in the torso provided additional long range firepower. The [[Primitive Engine]] drove this version of the ''Crossbow'' at a top speed of 64km/h. The bulk of the engine, [[Primitive Cockpit|cockpit]], and [[Primitive Armor|armor]] required engineers to devote more tonnage to armor. This would be overcome in later versions of the ''Crossbow''<ref name="XTRO:PV2p6">''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 6, "CRS-X Crossbow"</ref>. BV (2.0)=969<ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5583/crossbow-crs-x/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-X variant]''</ref>
−	*; CRS-6C : This variant introduced in [[2481]],<ref name="MUL3"/> meant for close-quarters action, removed the missile launchers and one laser in favor of an [[Autocannon/10]], though it had a limited ammunition supply.<ref name=TRJp124f /> BV (2.0) = 1,204<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 259</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 196</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/734/crossbow-crs-6c/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-6C variant]''</ref>	+	*;CRS-6C : This variant introduced in [[2481]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, meant for close-quarters action, removed the missile launchers and one laser in favor of an [[Autocannon/10]], though it had a limited ammunition supply<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>. BV (2.0) = 1,204<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 259</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 196</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/734/crossbow-crs-6c/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-6C variant]''</ref>
−	*; CRS-9A : Produced by Arcturan Arms Refit Facility.<ref>''BattleTech Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 23</ref> A variant dating to the [[Reintroduction Year::3071|3070s]],<ref name="MUL4"/> the 9A upgrades the ''Crossbow''  by removing all the weapons. In their place are two [[Streak SRM-6]]s and a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s. An [[ER Large Laser]] provides long-range firepower for this close-range brawler. The heat dissipation system is upgraded with [[double heat sink]]s, giving it adequate capabilities. The weight saved and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor allowed the designers to substantially upgrade the armor protection.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> BV (2.0) = 1,583<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 260</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 197</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/735/crossbow-crs-9a/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-9A variant]''</ref>	+	*;CRS-9A : Produced by Arcturan Arms Refit Facility<ref>''BattleTech Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 23</ref> a variant dating to the [[Reintroduction Year::3071|3070s]]<ref name="MUL4"/>, the 9A upgrades the ''Crossbow''  by removing all the weapons. In their places are two [[Streak SRM-6]]s and a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. An [[ER Large Laser]] provides long-range firepower for this close-range brawler. The heat dissipation system is upgraded with [[double heat sink]]s, giving it adequate capabilities. The use of the remaining tonnage and [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor allowed the designers to substantially upgrade the armor protection<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>. BV (2.0) = 1,583<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 260</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 197</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/735/crossbow-crs-9a/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-9A variant]''</ref>
−	==Design Quirks==	+	== Related OmniMechs ==
−	The ''CRS-6B Crossbow'' and variants, unless specified otherwise, are subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Crossbow Entry</ref>	+	*''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' - The self-contained, arm-mounted LRMs of the ''Crossbow'' BattleMech "likely inspired" the Clan ''Crossbow'' OmniMech.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−	* [[Modular Weapons|Modular Weapons (LRM 10s)]]
−	* [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2550-3070]]
−	* [[Poor Targeting|Poor Targeting/Long Range]]
		+	== Design Quirks ==
	The ''CRS-X Crossbow'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="XTRO:PV2p6"/>		The ''CRS-X Crossbow'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="XTRO:PV2p6"/>
	* [[Prototype]]		* [[Prototype]]
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	* [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2490]]		* [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2490]]
−	==Related OmniMechs==	+	== Gallery ==
−	* ''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' - The self-contained, arm-mounted LRMs of the ''Crossbow'' BattleMech "likely inspired" the Clan ''Crossbow'' OmniMech.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>
−
−	==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
−	File:Crossbow 3075.jpg|Original ''Crossbow'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]''	+	Image:CRS-X Crossbow.JPG|CRS-X ''Crossbow''
−	Image:CRS-X Crossbow.JPG|Experimental CRS-X ''Crossbow'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2|XTRO:Primitives II]]''
	</gallery>		</gallery>
−	==References==	+	== References ==
	<references />		<references />
	==Bibliography==		==Bibliography==
−	* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
	* ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]''		* ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]''
	* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]''		* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]''
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		+	[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]]
		+	[[Category:60 ton BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]]
		+	[[Category:Primitive BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]]
	[[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]]		[[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]]

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{{otheruses|the (regular) BattleMech|the later OmniMech design and other uses|Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow (disambiguation)}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Crossbow_3075.jpg |name=Crossbow |manufacturer=[[Arcturan Arms]]/[[MacEnroe Motors]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 278-279, "Crossbow Profile"</ref> |production year=2470 |year reference=<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11, "BattleMech Tech Timeline"</ref> |model=CRS-6B |class=Heavy |cost= 5,174,400 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/733/crossbow-crs-6b/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |Tech Base= Inner Sphere |mech type= BattleMech |mass=60 |chassis=[[Arc Walker 6X-B]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |armor=[[Diamond Skin Beta Series]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |engine=[[AA Etema 300]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |comsys=[[Arc-Signal 1100]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |T&T=[[Arc Walker T&T Prime]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |heat sinks=10<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |speed=86<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |armament= 2x [[LRM-10]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><br> 1x [[PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><br> 2x [[Medium Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |BV (1.0)=??? |BV (2.0)=1,210<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 195</ref> }} == Description == The predecessor to [[Clan Steel Viper]]'s ''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' [[OmniMech]], the original '''''Crossbow''''' first saw battlefield action for the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in [[Introduction Year::2468]]. The production model, the 6B, came a few years later. The heavy 'Mech was the first produced by [[Arcturan Arms]] and the third homegrown [[BattleMech]] produced in the Commonwealth. Arcuran Arms fell on hard times when the capital was relocated from [[Arcturus]] to [[Tharkad]], forcing them to shut down the factory in [[2490]] after producing only a few hundred ''Crossbow''s. [[MacEnroe Motors]] bought out the financially troubled company in [[2541]], which shut down ''Crossbow'' production in [[Production Ceased::2550]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>. The 60-ton 'Mech is speedy for its era, capable of 86 km/h. This came at the expense of armor, however, as the ''Crossbow'' is only protected by eight tons of armor.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> == Weapons and Equipment == A fire support 'Mech, the ''Crossbow'' carries a pair of CDC Double-Five [[LRM-10]]s. A pair of Rassal Blue-Beam [[Medium Laser]]s back them up at close range. The four weapons are all mounted in the arms, which were envisaged as easily-repairable turrets as much as arms. It is this configuration that seems to have been the inspiration for the Clan OmniMech. The ''Crossbow''’s only torso-mounted weapon is an A-4 “Lightning” Series [[PPC]]. The lack of any additional [[heat sink]]s leaves the PPC as a medium-range weapon or an alternative when the ''Crossbow'' runs out of missiles.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> == Variants == *;CRS-X : The prototype used less sophisticated components, forcing the downgrade of many weapon systems. Each arm carried a pair of [[LRM-5]] launchers and a Medium Laser, while a single Large Laser mounted in the torso provided additional long range firepower. The [[Primitive Engine]] drove this version of the ''Crossbow'' at a top speed of 64km/h. The bulk of the engine, [[Primitive Cockpit|cockpit]], and [[Primitive Armor|armor]] required engineers to devote more tonnage to armor. This would be overcome in later versions of the ''Crossbow''<ref name="XTRO:PV2p6">''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 6, "CRS-X Crossbow"</ref>. BV (2.0)=969<ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5583/crossbow-crs-x/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-X variant]''</ref> *;CRS-6C : This variant introduced in [[2481]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, meant for close-quarters action, removed the missile launchers and one laser in favor of an [[Autocannon/10]], though it had a limited ammunition supply<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>. BV (2.0) = 1,204<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 259</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 196</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/734/crossbow-crs-6c/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-6C variant]''</ref> *;CRS-9A : Produced by Arcturan Arms Refit Facility<ref>''BattleTech Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 23</ref> a variant dating to the [[Reintroduction Year::3071|3070s]]<ref name="MUL4"/>, the 9A upgrades the ''Crossbow'' by removing all the weapons. In their places are two [[Streak SRM-6]]s and a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. An [[ER Large Laser]] provides long-range firepower for this close-range brawler. The heat dissipation system is upgraded with [[double heat sink]]s, giving it adequate capabilities. The use of the remaining tonnage and [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor allowed the designers to substantially upgrade the armor protection<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>. BV (2.0) = 1,583<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 260</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 197</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/735/crossbow-crs-9a/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-9A variant]''</ref> == Related OmniMechs == *''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' - The self-contained, arm-mounted LRMs of the ''Crossbow'' BattleMech "likely inspired" the Clan ''Crossbow'' OmniMech.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> == Design Quirks == The ''CRS-X Crossbow'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="XTRO:PV2p6"/> * [[Prototype]] * [[Poor Targeting|Poor Targeting/Long Range]] * [[Poor Cooling Jacket|Poor Cooling Jacket (Large Laser)]] * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2490]] == Gallery == <gallery> Image:CRS-X Crossbow.JPG|CRS-X ''Crossbow'' </gallery> == References == <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' [[Category:BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]] [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]] [[Category:Primitive BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]] [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]]

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