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|image = Prowler.JPG | |image = Prowler.JPG | ||
|name = ''Prowler'' | |name = ''Prowler'' | ||
| − | |manufacturer = [[Innovative Design Concepts]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', | + | |manufacturer = [[Innovative Design Concepts]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 154–155: "PWR-1X Prowler"</ref> |
|production year = 3068 | |production year = 3068 | ||
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2581/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2581/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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|mass = 55 | |mass = 55 | ||
|chassis = [[Crucis-AE]] [[composite structure]] | |chassis = [[Crucis-AE]] [[composite structure]] | ||
| − | |armor = [[Durallex Super Medium | + | |armor = [[Durallex Super Medium Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] |
|engine = [[Core Tek 385 XXL]] with [[supercharger]] | |engine = [[Core Tek 385 XXL]] with [[supercharger]] | ||
|comsys = [[Dalban StarLink Classic]] | |comsys = [[Dalban StarLink Classic]] | ||
| + | |T&T = [[Dalban HiRez II-a]] | ||
| + | |heat sinks = 12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] | ||
|speed = 118.8 | |speed = 118.8 | ||
|speed with Supercharger = 151.2 | |speed with Supercharger = 151.2 | ||
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[[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:51, 20 March 2024
- This article is about the 55-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Prowler.
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| Prowler | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Innovative Design Concepts[1] |
| Production Year | 3068[2] |
| Model | PWR-1X |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 57,003,781 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Mixed-tech BattleMech |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Crucis-AE composite structure |
| Armor | Durallex Super Medium Heavy Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Core Tek 385 XXL with supercharger |
| Communications System | Dalban StarLink Classic |
| Targeting Tracking System | Dalban HiRez II-a |
| Heat Sinks | 12 double |
| Speed | 118.8 km/h (151.2 km/h with Supercharger) |
| Jump Jets | Northrup 12000 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,654 |
| BV (2.0) | 2,081[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
A Solaris VII BattleMech, the Prowler was designed specifically for Zellbrigen Stables. By using Clan weaponry, the designers of Innovative Design Concepts hoped to land an exclusive contract to provide Zellbrigen with equipment.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Prowler is built on an expensive, fragile, but very lightweight Crucis-AE composite structure, carrying a similarly expensive Core Tek 385 XXL engine. These two lightweight technologies allow the 'Mech to move up to 118.8 km/h, and with the installed supercharger active, up to 151.2 km/h; this speed is further enhanced by seven Northrup 12000 jump jets, allowing the 'Mech to leap up to 210 meters. These valuable components are protected by nine and a half tons of bulky Durallex Super Medium heavy ferro-fibrous armor. To free up space for these components the Prowler utilizes a small cockpit and compact gyro.
The Prowler's main armament is its Series PPS-XX ER large pulse laser. This is backed up by two Series PPS-XIX ER medium pulse lasers and two Series PPS-XVI ER small pulse lasers. All of them are Clan technology.
Variants[edit]
- PWR-1X1
- This variant features standard extended range lasers instead of the extended range pulse lasers, and SRM-4 racks entirely replaced the ER small lasers. The supercharged engine was replaced by a standard engine, and a targeting computer was installed. It also has five more double heat sinks than the original model. BV (2.0) = 1,990[4]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Prowler is subject to the following Design Quirks:[5]
Gallery[edit]
Original Prowler from TRO:3055 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, pp. 154–155: "PWR-1X Prowler"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Prowler (BattleMech)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 253
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 254
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Prowler Entry