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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Prowler.JPG
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|image = Prowler.JPG
|name=''Prowler''
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|name = ''Prowler''
|manufacturer=[[Innovative Design Concepts]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 154</ref>
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|manufacturer = [[Innovative Design Concepts]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 154</ref>
|production year=3068
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|production year = 3068
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2581/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2581/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=PWR-1X
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|model = PWR-1X
|cost= 57,003,781 C-bills
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|cost = 57,003,781 [[C-bill]]s
|Tech Base=Mixed
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|Tech Base = Mixed
|mech type=BattleMech
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|mech type = BattleMech
|mass=55
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|mass = 55
|chassis=Crucis-AE Composite
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|chassis = [[Crucis-AE]] [[composite structure]]
|armor=Durallex Super Medium Heavy Ferro-Fibrous Armor
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|armor = [[Durallex Super Medium]] [[heavy ferro-fibrous]]
|engine=[[Core Tek 385 XXL]] w/[[Supercharger]]
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|engine = [[Core Tek 385 XXL]] with [[supercharger]]
|comsys=[[Dalban StarLink Classic]]
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|comsys = [[Dalban StarLink Classic]]
|speed=119
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|speed = 118.8
|jumpjets=[[Northrup 12000]]
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|speed with Supercharger = 151.2
|armament=
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|jumpjets = [[Northrup 12000]]
*1x [[ER Large Pulse Laser]]
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|armament =  
*2x [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]s
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* 1x [[ER large pulse laser]]
*2x [[ER Small Pulse Laser]]s
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* 2x [[ER medium pulse laser]]s
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* 2x [[ER small pulse laser]]s
 
|BV (1.0) = 1,654
 
|BV (1.0) = 1,654
 
|BV (2.0) = 2,081<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 253</ref>
 
|BV (2.0) = 2,081<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 253</ref>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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. By combining an [[XXL engine]] with a [[supercharger]], the engineers gave the ''Prowler'' the ability to put on bursts of extremely high speed. Though originally based on a ''[[Wolverine]]'' chassis, the IDC team replaced the structure with a lightweight composite skeleton. The engineers also used a [[Small Cockpit]] and [[Compact Gyro]] to free up more room on the chassis. The weight freed by the XXL engine and composite skeleton, combined with the space freed by the gyro and cockpit, allowed the engineers to install [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, providing a great deal of protection. As "Wolverine" has negative connotations for the Clan warriors, the 'Mech's armor profile was completely redesigned and the new 'Mech was named the ''Prowler''.
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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==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Prowler''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main armament is its Series PPS-XX [[ER Large Pulse Laser]]. This is backed up by two Series PPS-XIX [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]s and two Series PPS-XVI [[ER Small Pulse Laser]]s. All of them are [[Clan]] technology.
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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 jet]]s, 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]].
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The ''Prowler''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main armament is its [[Series PPS-XX]] [[ER large pulse laser]]. This is backed up by two [[Series PPS-XIX]] [[ER medium pulse laser]]s and two [[Series PPS-XVI]] [[ER small pulse laser]]s. All of them are [[Clan]] technology.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;PWR-1X1 : This variant features standard ER Lasers instead of the ER Pulse Lasers. Two [[SRM-4]] racks replaced the ER Small Pulse Lasers. The [[Supercharger|supercharged engine]] was replaced by a standard engine, and a [[Targeting Computer]] was installed. It also has five more [[double heat sink]]s than the original model. BV (2.0) = 1,990<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 254</ref>
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*; PWR-1X1 : This variant features standard [[extended range laser]]s instead of the [[extended range pulse laser]]s, and [[SRM-4]] racks entirely replaced the [[ER small laser]]s. The [[Supercharger|supercharged engine]] was replaced by a standard engine, and a [[targeting computer]] was installed. It also has five more [[double heat sink]]s than the original model. BV (2.0) = 1,990<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 254</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
The ''Prowler '' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Prowler Entry</ref>
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The ''Prowler '' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Prowler Entry</ref>
 
* [[Poor Life Support]]
 
* [[Poor Life Support]]
  

Revision as of 09:50, 6 October 2022

Prowler (BattleMech)
Prowler
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
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]


Description

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

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

Design Quirks

The Prowler is subject to the following Design Quirks:[5]

Gallery

References

  1. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 154
  2. MUL online date for the Prowler (BattleMech)
  3. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 253
  4. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 254
  5. BattleMech Manual, p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Prowler Entry

Bibliography