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| − | |image=Night Stalker.jpg | + | |image = Night Stalker.jpg |
| − | |name=Night Stalker | + | |name = ''Night Stalker'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Victory Conditions Industries]] | + | |manufacturer = [[Victory Conditions Industries]] |
| − | | | + | |introduced = |
| − | |model=NSR-K3 | + | |model = NSR-K3 |
| − | | | + | |cost = 8,912,777 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | | | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | | | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |mass=40 | + | |mass = 40 |
| − | |chassis=[[ | + | |chassis = [[Triumph-M]] [[endo steel]] |
| − | |armor=[[ | + | |armor = [[Paulina Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine=[[Pitban 320 XL]] | + | |engine = [[Pitban 320 XL]] |
| − | |comsys=[[Angst Clear Channel 5]] | + | |comsys = [[Angst Clear Channel 5]] |
| − | |T&T=[[O/P TA1240]] | + | |T&T = [[O/P TA1240]] |
| − | |heat sinks= 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|doubles]] |
| − | |speed=129 | + | |speed = 129 |
| − | |speed with MASC= | + | |speed with MASC = |
| − | |speed with TSM= | + | |speed with TSM = |
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets = |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament = |
| − | |BV (1.0)= | + | * 2x [[ER medium laser]]s |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,028<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 33 & 106 Night Stalker - BV2</ref> | + | * 1x [[SRM-6]] |
| + | * 1x [[ER small laser]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[small pulse laser]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[Lance (weapon)|lance]] | ||
| + | |BV (1.0) = N/A | ||
| + | |BV (2.0) = 1,028<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 33 & 106 Night Stalker - BV2</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 376</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed for fast recon and close-quarters combat, the | + | Designed for fast recon and close-quarters combat, the '''''Night Stalker''''' is a medium [[BattleMech]] first produced during the mid-[[thirty-second century]]. The first original BattleMech produced by [[Victory Conditions Industries]] on [[Mizar]], the ''Night Stalker'' was first unveiled in the arenas of [[Solaris VII]], where it would gather a reputation that propelled the company’s sales to success. The design would soon see service with the [[Federated Suns]], the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], mercenary units, and among all the nation states of the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 32 Night Stalker - Background</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | One of the | + | One of the most notable attributes of the ''Night Stalker'' is its speed. Powered by its [[Pitban 320 XL]] [[extralight engine]], the 40 ton design can quickly close distance between it and its objective. In its role as a recon and pursuit 'Mech, the ''Night Stalker'' is fitted with a [[Beagle active probe]] to find hidden units. Other design features include a [[torso-mounted cockpit]] and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] - the latter of which can be used to call in artillery support. Protecting the 'Mech's hull are six and a half tons of [[Paulina]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. |
| − | The Night Stalker's arsenal is | + | The ''Night Stalker''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s arsenal is meant for intermediate and close-in fighting, with a pair of right arm-mounted [[Aggressor]] [[ER medium laser]]s and an [[SRM-6]] in the left torso. Upon entering close range, the 'Mech can bring its [[ER small laser]] and [[small pulse laser]] to bear on a potential target. In combination with the ''Night Stalker''<nowiki>'</nowiki> speed, a MechWarrior can use its unusually-shaped left arm-mounted [[Lance (weapon)|lance]] to pierce an enemy's armor.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 33 & 106 Night Stalker - Capacities and Weapons.</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | ;NSR-K1: Slightly differing from the base model, the K1 variant drops the base | + | ; NSR-K1: Slightly differing from the base model, the K1 variant drops the base K3's [[ER small laser]] and [[small pulse laser]] for an additional [[ER medium laser]], and upgrades the [[SRM-6]] to a [[Streak SRM-6]]. BV (2.0) = 1,149<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 34 & 107 Night Stalker - Capacities and Weapons.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 377</ref> |
| − | ;NSR-K4: Similar to the K1, | + | ; NSR-K4: Similar to the K1, this variant drops base model's [[ER small laser]] and [[small pulse laser]] for two additional [[ER medium laser]]s, and swaps the [[SRM-6]] launcher for an [[SRM-4]] with [[CASE]] protecting the one ton ammunition bin. BV (2.0) = 1,159<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 34 & 108 Night Stalker - Capacities and Weapons.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 378</ref> |
| − | ;NSR-K7: Designed a close-range fighter, this | + | ; NSR-K7: Designed as a close-range fighter, this variant became popular in the arenas of Solaris VII prior to that world falling into [[Clan Wolf]] control. While retaining the [[Lance (weapon)|lance]] and [[ER small laser]] of the K3 model, the K7 gains three [[small re-engineered laser]]s and a [[chain whip]] in place of the remaining original armament. BV (2.0) = 844<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', pp. 34 & 108 Night Stalker - Capacities and Weapons.</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 379</ref> |
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Night Stalker'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]: | ||
| + | * [[Distracting]] | ||
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| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Night Stalker Pilots]]'' | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | The Night Stalker was | + | *The ''Night Stalker'' was originally conceived by [[WizKids]] for its [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as a part of its Annihilation expansion set. The figure would be used as both a general and unique 'Mech in the CGC game. The ''Night Stalker'' would later be adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined in the tabletop game once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]]. |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:MWDA-DO095-Night Stalker.jpg|''Night Stalker'' miniature from [[Miniatures - MechWarrior#MechWarrior: Domination|MechWarrior: Domination set]] | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]] | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3145 | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3145]] | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' |
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[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:36, 11 March 2024
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| Night Stalker | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Victory Conditions Industries |
| Model | NSR-K3 |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 8,912,777 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Triumph-M endo steel |
| Armor | Paulina Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Pitban 320 XL |
| Communications System | Angst Clear Channel 5 |
| Targeting Tracking System | O/P TA1240 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 doubles |
| Speed | 129 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 1,028[1][2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Designed for fast recon and close-quarters combat, the Night Stalker is a medium BattleMech first produced during the mid-thirty-second century. The first original BattleMech produced by Victory Conditions Industries on Mizar, the Night Stalker was first unveiled in the arenas of Solaris VII, where it would gather a reputation that propelled the company’s sales to success. The design would soon see service with the Federated Suns, the Lyran Commonwealth, mercenary units, and among all the nation states of the Inner Sphere.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
One of the most notable attributes of the Night Stalker is its speed. Powered by its Pitban 320 XL extralight engine, the 40 ton design can quickly close distance between it and its objective. In its role as a recon and pursuit 'Mech, the Night Stalker is fitted with a Beagle active probe to find hidden units. Other design features include a torso-mounted cockpit and TAG - the latter of which can be used to call in artillery support. Protecting the 'Mech's hull are six and a half tons of Paulina ferro-fibrous armor.
The Night Stalker's arsenal is meant for intermediate and close-in fighting, with a pair of right arm-mounted Aggressor ER medium lasers and an SRM-6 in the left torso. Upon entering close range, the 'Mech can bring its ER small laser and small pulse laser to bear on a potential target. In combination with the Night Stalker' speed, a MechWarrior can use its unusually-shaped left arm-mounted lance to pierce an enemy's armor.[4]
Variants[edit]
- NSR-K1
- Slightly differing from the base model, the K1 variant drops the base K3's ER small laser and small pulse laser for an additional ER medium laser, and upgrades the SRM-6 to a Streak SRM-6. BV (2.0) = 1,149[5][6]
- NSR-K4
- Similar to the K1, this variant drops base model's ER small laser and small pulse laser for two additional ER medium lasers, and swaps the SRM-6 launcher for an SRM-4 with CASE protecting the one ton ammunition bin. BV (2.0) = 1,159[7][8]
- NSR-K7
- Designed as a close-range fighter, this variant became popular in the arenas of Solaris VII prior to that world falling into Clan Wolf control. While retaining the lance and ER small laser of the K3 model, the K7 gains three small re-engineered lasers and a chain whip in place of the remaining original armament. BV (2.0) = 844[9][10]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Night Stalker is subject to the following Design Quirk:
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
- The Night Stalker was originally conceived by WizKids for its MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures game as a part of its Annihilation expansion set. The figure would be used as both a general and unique 'Mech in the CGC game. The Night Stalker would later be adapted by Catalyst Game Labs and redefined in the tabletop game once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to 3145.
Gallery[edit]
Night Stalker miniature from MechWarrior: Domination set
References[edit]
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 33 & 106 Night Stalker - BV2
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 376
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 32 Night Stalker - Background
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 33 & 106 Night Stalker - Capacities and Weapons.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 34 & 107 Night Stalker - Capacities and Weapons.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 377
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 34 & 108 Night Stalker - Capacities and Weapons.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 378
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere, pp. 34 & 108 Night Stalker - Capacities and Weapons.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 379