Difference between revisions of "Hippogriff"
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The design development began just after the [[Jihad]] in the 3080s. The '''Hippogriff''' is a [[Clan Snow Raven]] design, which created as part of their need for additional ground troops for their [[Touman]]. Designed as a companion to Gorgon, the Hippogriff was designed as a mobile light fire support unit. Designed with [[Partial Wing|Partial Wings]], the Hippogriff is able employ it’s improve mobility to get into position to help other troops. | The design development began just after the [[Jihad]] in the 3080s. The '''Hippogriff''' is a [[Clan Snow Raven]] design, which created as part of their need for additional ground troops for their [[Touman]]. Designed as a companion to Gorgon, the Hippogriff was designed as a mobile light fire support unit. Designed with [[Partial Wing|Partial Wings]], the Hippogriff is able employ it’s improve mobility to get into position to help other troops. | ||
| − | It first saw combat in [[3110]], where it was deployed for first on the [[Milligan’s World]]. During a mercenary raid of the planet, the Hippogriff abilities was able to help fend off the combined-arms force's recon mission force it loose most of its infantry elements to escape. Over the course of the early [[32nd Century]] it was shown that its light armaments was not enough against heavier units alone. However, employed properly, its appearance and mobility can help supplement other combat units effectively.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 46 Hippogriff - Background</ref> | + | It first saw combat in [[3110]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 46 Hippogriff - Year of its first appearence.</ref>, where it was deployed for first on the [[Milligan’s World]]. During a mercenary raid of the planet, the Hippogriff abilities was able to help fend off the combined-arms force's recon mission force it loose most of its infantry elements to escape. Over the course of the early [[32nd Century]] it was shown that its light armaments was not enough against heavier units alone. However, employed properly, its appearance and mobility can help supplement other combat units effectively.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 46 Hippogriff - Background</ref> |
==Armament & Capacities== | ==Armament & Capacities== | ||
Revision as of 18:23, 4 July 2013
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| Hippogriff | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Introduced | 3110 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 8 tons tons |
| Chassis | ProtoMech HIP |
| Armor | ProtoMech Standard P-6Q |
| Engine | 40 Fusion |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Jump Jets | 150 meters |
| Armament |
2 x LRM 2 |
| BV (2.0) | 231[1] |
Description
The design development began just after the Jihad in the 3080s. The Hippogriff is a Clan Snow Raven design, which created as part of their need for additional ground troops for their Touman. Designed as a companion to Gorgon, the Hippogriff was designed as a mobile light fire support unit. Designed with Partial Wings, the Hippogriff is able employ it’s improve mobility to get into position to help other troops.
It first saw combat in 3110[2], where it was deployed for first on the Milligan’s World. During a mercenary raid of the planet, the Hippogriff abilities was able to help fend off the combined-arms force's recon mission force it loose most of its infantry elements to escape. Over the course of the early 32nd Century it was shown that its light armaments was not enough against heavier units alone. However, employed properly, its appearance and mobility can help supplement other combat units effectively.[3]
Armament & Capacities
Considered to be a Heavy ProtoMech, the design does is lightly armed with pair of Type II Compact LRM 2 Launchers. The launchers however has large 48 rounds ammunition draw from to allow it to stay in a fight. The ProtoMech is considered well armored for its weight class, with 1,500 kg worth armor protecting it. With its ProtoMech Partial Wings, the design is able jump upwards to 150 meters (in atmosphere) with benefits of the wing's cooling abilities.[4]
Notes
The Hippogriff has the following Design Quirks: