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|name=''Dark Crow''
|manufacturer=[[Industrial Complex Alpha]]
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|manufacturer=[[Industrial Complex Alpha]]<ref name="TRO:3085p156+"/>
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|production year=3084
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/827/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|model=
 
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|class=Medium
 
|class=Medium
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|cost= 11,729,625<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/827/ MUL online Cost for the ''Dark Crow'']''</ref>
|mass=55
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|mass=55<ref name="TRO:3085p156+"/>
|chassis=[[Endo Steel|SR3084/b Endo Steel]]
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|chassis=[[Endo Steel|SR3084/b Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p156+"/>
|armor=[[Standard Armor|Forging C629/j]]
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|armor=[[Standard Armor|Forging C629/j]]<ref name="TRO:3085p156+"/>
|engine=[[XL Fusion Engine|Fusion 330 Extralight]]
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|engine=[[XL Fusion Engine|Fusion 330 Extralight]]<ref name="TRO:3085p156+"/>
|speed=97
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|comsys=[[GBX Series Integrated]]<ref name="TRO:3085p156+"/>
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|T&T=[[Tokasha B4-T&T]]<ref name="TRO:3085p156+"/>
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p156+"/>
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|speed=97 km/h<ref name="TRO:3085p156+"/>
 
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|jumpjets=
|armament=2 x [[Ultra AC/5|Ultra AC/5s]] <br/> [[ER Large Laser]] <br/> [[SRM 6]]
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|armament=2x [[Ultra AC/5|Ultra AC/5s]] <br/>1x [[ER Large Laser]] <br/>1x [[SRM 6]]
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
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|BV (2.0)=1,594<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', 157 - Dark Crow's BV2.</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=1,594<ref name="TRO:3085p156+"/>
 
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== Description ==
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The '''''Dark Crow''''' is a [[Clan Snow Raven]] Second Line [[BattleMech]], which was produced only at its [[Inner Sphere]] facilities in the [[Outworlds Alliance]] after the [[Jihad]].
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Named after a strange cave-dwelling bird found on [[Dante (planet)|Dante]], the 'Mech has proven to be a popular design among Second Line troops.<ref name="TRO:3085p156+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 156-157, "Dark Crow"</ref>
  
==Description==
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== Weapons and Equipment ==
The '''Dark Crow''' is a [[Clan Snow Raven]] Second Line [[BattleMech]], which was produced only at its [[Inner Sphere]] facilities in the [[Outworlds Alliance]] after the [[Jihad]].
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The 'Mech's principle weaponry is its two Type 31 Class 5 Ultra Autocannons, each found in its rather unusual mid-torso arms. Augmenting the Autocannon duo at closer ranges is a single 6-tubed Short-Range Missile launcher found in the right torso. The 'Mechs' left torso-mounted Extended Range Large Laser is generally utilized for long-range attacks and sniping. The ''Dark Crow'' has been fitted with ten [[double heat sinks]] to handle its movement and weapons heat. Four tons of ammunition supply this 'Mech's Autocannon pair, and a single ton of ammunition feeds its missile launcher system.<ref name="TRO:3085p156+"/>
Named for strange cave dwelling bird found on [[Dante]], the 'Mech has proven to be popular design among Second Line troops.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 156 - Fluff information on the Dark Crow.</ref>
 
  
==Armament==
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Protecting the ''Dark Crow'''s hull is eight tons of Standard Armor, which has been criticized for being thinner than that of most typical Medium 'Mechs of its size. An Endo-Steel frame helps free some weight in order to mount the 'Mech's equipment.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 156-157, "Dark Crow's stat information".</ref>
The 'Mech's principle weaponry is its two Type 31 type Class 5 Ultra Autocannon found in its mid-torso located arms. Augmenting the Autocannons is a 6-tubed Short-Range Missile launcher found in right torso.  Long Range attacks and sniping are left the 'Mechs' Extended Range Large Laser in left torso.  The Dark Crow has been fitted with 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] to handle its movement and weapons heat.
 
 
 
Protecting the Dark Crow's hull is 8 tons of Standard Armor, which had been criticized for being thinner than most typical Medium 'Mechs of its size.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 156-157 - Dark Crow's stat information.</ref>
 
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*LB-X Variant - This variant is an Anti-Aircraft variant of the Crow. In place of the 'Mech's Ultras, is a pair of [[LB 5-X AC|LB 5-X Autocannons]]. The SRM 6 launcher is replaced with a [[Targeting Computer]] and a [[ER Small Laser]]. BV(2.0)=????<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 156 Variants - Dark Crow's second variant listed.</ref>
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*;''Dark Crow'' 2 : This variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3084]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/824/dark-crow-2/Introduction Date for the Dark Crow 2]''</ref> transforms the ''Dark Crow'' into a mobile anti-aircraft platform. In place of the 'Mech's Ultra ACs is a pair of [[LB 5-X AC|LB 5-X Autocannons]]. The SRM-6 launcher is replaced with a [[Targeting Computer]], for higher accuracy, and an [[ER Small Laser]]. The Standard variant's ER Large Laser is retained in place.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 156, "Variants" - ''Dark Crow's'' second variant listed.</ref> BV(2.0)=1,575<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 222</ref>
  
*Experimental Variant - Developed by Clan Snow Raven's "S-Teams", which have used [[Experimental Technology]] to create usual space capable variant of the Dark Crow. The variant uses experimental Clan version of [[Rotary Autocannon]] and [[Improved Heavy Laser|Improved Heavy Lasers]]. To fit this new equipment, the 'Mech been given a fragial [[XXL Fusion Engine]] and [[Endo-Composite|Endo-Composite Structure]]. Armor protection been switched from using Standard Armor to [[Ferro-Lamellor Armor]]. For its usage in space, the 'Mech has given [[Jump Jets]], [[Fuel Tank]], and experimental [[Partial Wings]]. BV(2.0)=????<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 156 - Experimental Variant notes.</ref>
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*;''Dark Crow'' 3 : Developed by Clan Snow Raven's "S-Teams" in [[Introduction Year::3084]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/825/dark-crow-3/Introduction Date for the Dark Crow 3]''</ref>, which have used [[Experimental Technology]] to create their usual space-capable variant of a 'Mech - this time of the ''Dark Crow''. This variant uses experimental arm-mounted Clan [[Rotary AC-2|Class 2 Rotary Autocannon]]s and side torso-mounted [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]]s. To fit this new equipment, the 'Mech makes use of a fragile [[XXL Fusion Engine]] and [[Endo-Composite|Endo-Composite Structure]]. Armor protection has been greatly enhanced thanks to the use of [[Ferro-Lamellor Armor]] rather than Standard Armor. For its usage in space, the 'Mech has been given eight [[Jump Jets]], a single [[Transport Bay#Cargo Bay|Liquid Storage]] tank holding additional reaction mass, and experimental [[Partial Wing]]s. The Jump Jets and Partial Wing system allow the ''Dark Crow'' 3 to cover 240 meters in a single leap. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 156, "Experimental Variant notes".</ref> BV(2.0)=1,524<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 223</ref>
  
==Note==
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*;''Dark Crow'' 4 : This variant of the ''Dark Crow'' appears to be a hybrid of the original ''Dark Crow'' and the ''Dark Crow'' 2 introduced in [[Introduction Year::3087]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/826/dark-crow-4/Introduction Date for the Dark Crow 4]''</ref>. Most of the weaponry is the same as in the original model - the only exception is the ER Large Laser, which has been replaced with a standard [[Heavy Medium Laser]] and an advanced [[Targeting Computer]], a configuration similar to that found on the ''Dark Crow'' 2. Eight tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor protects the ''Dark Crow'' 4. BV (2.0) = 1,538<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 221</ref>
As of this time, Variant's names or their Record sheets have not been published.  
 
  
==References==
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== References ==
 
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== Bibliography ==
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
  
==Bibliography==
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Dark Crow]]
*[[Technical Readout: 3085]]
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[[Category:55 ton BattleMechs|Dark Crow]]
*[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]
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[[Category:Medium BattleMechs|Dark Crow]]
 
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[[Category:Clan Snow Raven BattleMechs|Dark Crow]]
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[[Category: Raven Alliance BattleMechs|Dark Crow]]
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[[Category:Clan Snow Raven BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]]
 

Revision as of 08:38, 30 May 2016

Dark Crow
Dark Crow
Production information
Manufacturer Industrial Complex Alpha[1]
Production Year 3084[2]
Class Medium
Cost 11,729,625[3]
Technical specifications
Mass 55[1] tons[[Category:55[1] ton BattleMechs]]
Chassis SR3084/b Endo Steel[1]
Armor Forging C629/j[1]
Engine Fusion 330 Extralight[1]
Communications System GBX Series Integrated[1]
Targeting Tracking System Tokasha B4-T&T[1]
Heat Sinks 10 Double Heat Sinks[1]
Speed 97 km/h[1] km/h
Armament

2x Ultra AC/5s
1x ER Large Laser
1x SRM 6

BV (2.0) 1,594[1]


Description

The Dark Crow is a Clan Snow Raven Second Line BattleMech, which was produced only at its Inner Sphere facilities in the Outworlds Alliance after the Jihad. Named after a strange cave-dwelling bird found on Dante, the 'Mech has proven to be a popular design among Second Line troops.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

The 'Mech's principle weaponry is its two Type 31 Class 5 Ultra Autocannons, each found in its rather unusual mid-torso arms. Augmenting the Autocannon duo at closer ranges is a single 6-tubed Short-Range Missile launcher found in the right torso. The 'Mechs' left torso-mounted Extended Range Large Laser is generally utilized for long-range attacks and sniping. The Dark Crow has been fitted with ten double heat sinks to handle its movement and weapons heat. Four tons of ammunition supply this 'Mech's Autocannon pair, and a single ton of ammunition feeds its missile launcher system.[1]

Protecting the Dark Crow's hull is eight tons of Standard Armor, which has been criticized for being thinner than that of most typical Medium 'Mechs of its size. An Endo-Steel frame helps free some weight in order to mount the 'Mech's equipment.[4]

Variants

  • Dark Crow
    This variant introduced in 3084[5] transforms the Dark Crow into a mobile anti-aircraft platform. In place of the 'Mech's Ultra ACs is a pair of LB 5-X Autocannons. The SRM-6 launcher is replaced with a Targeting Computer, for higher accuracy, and an ER Small Laser. The Standard variant's ER Large Laser is retained in place.[6] BV(2.0)=1,575[7]
  • Dark Crow
    This variant of the Dark Crow appears to be a hybrid of the original Dark Crow and the Dark Crow 2 introduced in 3087[11]. Most of the weaponry is the same as in the original model - the only exception is the ER Large Laser, which has been replaced with a standard Heavy Medium Laser and an advanced Targeting Computer, a configuration similar to that found on the Dark Crow 2. Eight tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protects the Dark Crow 4. BV (2.0) = 1,538[12]

References

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 156-157, "Dark Crow"
  2. MUL online date for the Dark Crow
  3. MUL online Cost for the Dark Crow
  4. Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 156-157, "Dark Crow's stat information".
  5. Date for the Dark Crow 2
  6. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 156, "Variants" - Dark Crow's second variant listed.
  7. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 222
  8. Date for the Dark Crow 3
  9. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 156, "Experimental Variant notes".
  10. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 223
  11. Date for the Dark Crow 4
  12. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 221

Bibliography