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{{otheruses|the first Inner Sphere OmniMech|other uses|Raptor (disambiguation)}}
 
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
| image        = Raptor.jpg
 
| image        = Raptor.jpg
| name        = ''Raptor''
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| name        = Raptor
| manufacturer = [[Luthien Armor Works - OmniMech Production Facility]]<ref name=TRCIp94f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 94–95: "RTX1-O Raptor"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3050U -->
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| manufacturer = [[Luthien Armor Works - OmniMech Production Facility]]<ref name=TRO/>
 
|production year=3052
 
|production year=3052
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2647/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2647/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| model        = RTX1-O<ref name=TRCIp94f />
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| model        = RTX1-O
| cost = 3,917,448 [[C-bill]]s
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| cost = 3,917,448 C-bills
 
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
 
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
 
|mech type=OmniMech
 
|mech type=OmniMech
 
| mass        = 25
 
| mass        = 25
| chassis      = [[Alshain Type KR140 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| chassis      = Alshain Type KR140 [[Endo-Steel]]
| armor        = [[StarSlab/4]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| armor        = Star Slab/4
| engine      = [[Omni 175 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| engine      = [[Omni 175 XL]]
| comsys      = [[Sipher CommCon SCU-9]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| comsys      = [[Sipher CommCon SCU-9]]
| T&T          = [[Matabushi Stalker]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| T&T          = [[Matabushi Stalker]]
| heat sinks  = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| heat sinks  = 10 [[Double heat sinks]]
| speed        = 118 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| speed        = 118.8
| armament    = Primary Configuration <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| armament    = Primary Configuration
* 3x [[LRM-5]]
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*3x [[LRM-5]]s
* 2x [[machine gun]]
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*2x [[Machine Gun]]s
* 2x [[medium laser]]
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*2x [[Medium Laser]]s
* 2x [[small laser]]
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*2x [[Small Laser]]s
| BV (1.0)    = 655<ref name=TRO3058Up120f>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 120–121: "Raptor OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 144</ref>
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| BV (1.0)    = 655<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 120-121, "Raptor OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 144</ref>
| BV (2.0)    = 721<ref name=TRCIp94f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 190</ref>
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| BV (2.0)    = 721<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 190</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Raptor''''' was the first Inner Sphere [[OmniMech]]. [[Luthien Armor Works]] designed the ''Raptor'' as a proof of concept after months of studying OmniMech salvage recovered from the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]]. The inherent ease of repair and ability to reconfigure loadout made the resulting OmniMech a premier recon and fast strike unit.<ref name=TRO3058Up120f/><ref name=TRO:3058p80f>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 80–81: "Raptor Profile"</ref>  
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The '''''Raptor''''' began as a proof of concept design by [[Luthien Armor Works]] that turned into a respected recon and fast strike [[OmniMech]]. The ''Raptor'' is built on an Alshain Type KR140 [[Endo Steel]] chassis and uses a weight-saving Omni 175 [[XL Engine]], which gives the ''Raptor'' a top speed of 118.8 kph. Three and a half tons of armor provides protection to the ''Raptor'' from most light weapons. The ''Raptor'' relies more on its speed than anything else to protect it from taking damage, as its armor protection is thin.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 80-81, "Raptor Profile"</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Raptor'' is built on an [[Alshain Type KR140]] [[endo steel]] chassis and uses a weight-saving [[Omni 175]] [[XL engine]], which gives the ''Raptor'' a top speed of 118.8 km/h. Three and a half tons of armor provides protection to the ''Raptor'' from most light weapons, but the ''Raptor'' relies more on its speed than anything else to protect it from taking damage, as this armor protection is thin.<ref name=TRO3058Up120f/><ref name=TRO:3058p80f/>
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The primary configuration of the ''Raptor'' is built to engage an enemy at long ranges with its three [[LRM-5]] launchers. In the case that the enemy somehow manages to close with the swift moving ''Raptor'', the 'Mech carries two [[Medium Laser]]s and two [[Small Laser]]s. Additionally, in the primary configuration, the ''Raptor'' carries two Machine Guns to defend against infantry attacks.<ref name=TRO/><ref name=TRO:3058/>
 
 
The Primary configuration of the ''Raptor'' is built to engage an enemy at long ranges with its three [[LRM-5]] launchers. In the case that the enemy somehow manages to close with the swift moving ''Raptor'', the 'Mech carries two [[medium laser]]s and two [[small laser]]s. Additionally, in the primary configuration, the ''Raptor'' carries two [[machine gun]]s to defend against infantry attacks.<ref name=TRO3058Up120f/><ref name=TRO:3058p80f/>
 
  
 
==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : The ''Raptor'' A is intended for extended operations from supply lines. As such, its primary weapons are two [[large laser]]s, supported in close range combat by three [[small laser]]s.<ref name=TRCIp94f /> BV (1.0) = 702,<ref name=TRO3058Up120f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 145</ref> BV (2.0) = 783<ref name=TRCIp94f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 191</ref>
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*;Alt Config A : The ''Raptor'' A is intended for extended operations from supply lines. The ''Raptor A'' carries as its primary weapons two [[Large Laser]]s and for close range combat the A configuration carries three Small Lasers. BV (1.0) = 702<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 145</ref>, BV (2.0) = 783<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 191</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration B : The B configuration carries three [[SRM-6]] launchers and a [[small laser]].<ref name=TRCIp94f /> This configuration is intended for close combat and works well in a vehicle-hunting role as well as in mop-up operations. BV (1.0) = 533,<ref name=TRO3058Up120f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 146 </ref> BV (2.0) = 613<ref name=TRCIp94f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 192</ref>
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*;Alt Config B : The B configuration carries three [[SRM-6]] launchers and a Small Laser. This configuration is intended for close combat and works well in a vehicle-hunting role as well as in mop up operations. BV (1.0) = 533<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 146 </ref>, BV (2.0) = 613<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 192</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration C : Configured for medium to close range combat, the C configuration of the ''Raptor'' is built to swoop in on a target and overwhelm an enemy with fire from its six [[medium laser]]s and two [[small pulse laser]]s; to deal with this large heat load it also adds two more [[double heat sink]]s. For missile defense, the ''Raptor'' C carried an [[anti-missile system]].<ref name=TRCIp94f /> BV (1.0) = 780,<ref name=TRO3058Up120f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 147</ref> BV (2.0) = 870<ref name=TRCIp94f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 193</ref>
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*;Alt Config C : Configured for medium to close range combat, the C configuration of the ''Raptor'' is built to swoop in on a target and overwhelm an enemy with fire from its six Medium Lasers and two [[Small Pulse Laser]]s and adds two more [[double heat sink]]s. For missile defense the ''Raptor'' C carries an [[Anti-Missile System]]. BV (1.0) = 780<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 147</ref>, BV (2.0) = 870<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 193</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration D : Loaded with advanced electronic equipment, the D configuration carries a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator, a [[Beagle active probe]], and a [[C3 slave]] unit. The ''Raptor'' D is armed with a short-range arsenal of three [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers and two [[small laser]]s, as well as two [[machine gun]]s to deter infantry attacks.<ref name=TRCIp94f /> The combination of a Beagle active probe, TAG, and a C3 slave make the ''Raptor'' D an excellent point 'Mech for light C3 lances, since it is able to share targeting information with allied units and also find hidden units and designate them for highly accurate artillery fire. BV (1.0) = 428,<ref name=TRO3058Up120f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 148</ref> BV (2.0) = 490<ref name=TRCIp94f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 194</ref>
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*;Alt Config D : Loaded with advanced electronic equipment, the D configuration carries a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator, a Beagle [[Active Probe]], and a [[C3 Slave]] unit. The ''Raptor'' D is armed with a short-range arsenal of three [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers and two Small Lasers. To deter infantry attacks, the D configuration has two [[Machine Gun]]s. The combination of a Beagle Active Probe with TAG and a C3 slave make the ''Raptor'' D an excellent point 'Mech for light C3 lances, since it is able to share targeting information with allied units and also find hidden units and designate them for highly accurate artillery fire. BV (1.0) = 428<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 148</ref>, BV (2.0) = 490<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 194</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration E : A medium range missile barrage 'Mech, the E configuration carries three [[MRM-10]] launchers with a single [[small laser]] as a backup weapon.<ref name=TRCIp94f /> BV (1.0) = 517,<ref name=TRO3058Up120f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 149</ref> BV (2.0) = 597<ref name=TRCIp94f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 195</ref>
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*;Alt Config E : A medium range missile barrage 'Mech, the E configuration carries three [[MRM-10]] launchers with a single Small Laser as a backup weapon. BV (1.0) = 517<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 149</ref>, BV (2.0) = 597<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 195</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration F : Similar to the C configuration, the F configuration of the ''Raptor'' carries five [[ER medium laser]]s and adds three additional [[double heat sink]]s. The ''Raptor'' F has added maneuverability with the addition of seven [[jump jet]]s, allowing it to jump up to 210 meters.<ref name=TRCIp94f /> BV (1.0) = 959,<ref name=TRO3058Up120f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 150</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,029<ref name=TRCIp94f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 196</ref>
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*;Alt Config F : Similar to the C configuration, the F configuration of the ''Raptor'' carries five [[ER Medium Laser]]s and adds three additional double heat sinks. The ''Raptor'' F has added maneuverability with the addition of seven [[jump jet]]s, allowing it to jump up to two hundred and ten meters. BV (1.0) = 959<ref name=TRO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 150</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,029<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 196</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration G : This configuration uses a [[plasma rifle]] for its main weapon, backed up by a single [[ER small laser]] and a trio of [[small pulse laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 857<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 197</ref>
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*;Alt Config G : This configuration uses a [[Plasma Rifle]] for its main weapon. This is backed up by a single ER Small Laser and a trio of Small Pulse Lasers. BV (2.0) = 857<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 197</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration R : A field upgrade developed in the midst of [[Operation Bulldog]], this configuration utilized captured [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] weapons to help bolster the [[SLDF]] forces in later waves. This configuration mounts an array of Clan-tech, utilizing an [[ER large laser]] and [[ER medium laser]] in each arm as well as an [[ER small laser]] beside a [[C3 slave unit]] in the center torso.<ref name=TDR>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 6</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,393<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 198</ref>
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*;Alt Config R (Bulldog) : A field upgrade developed in the midst of [[Operation Bulldog]], this configuration utilized captured [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] weapons to help bolster the [[SLDF]] forces in later waves. This configuration mounts an array of Clan-tech [[Extended Range Laser]]s, with an [[ER Large Laser|ER Large]] and medium in each arm and a [[ER Small Laser]] beside a C3 Slave unit in the center torso. <ref name=TDR>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 6</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,393<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 198</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration U : This version carries a trio of [[ER medium laser]]s and a pair of [[SRT-4]] launchers. To maximize its underwater speed, it's equipped with seven [[UMU]]s. BV (2.0) = 914<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 60</ref>
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*;Alt Config U : This version carries a trio of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a pair of [[SRT-4]] launchers. To maximize its underwater speed, it's equipped with seven [[UMU]]s. BV (2.0) = 914<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 60</ref>
 
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''Raptor'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Raptor Entry</ref>
 
* [[Easy to  Maintain]]
 
  
 
==Related BattleMechs==
 
==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Raptor II]]'' - Little related other than in name, the ''Raptor II'' is basically a [[Rules Level#Experimental Rules|hyper-advanced]], enlarged, non-Omni ''Raptor'' designed by the [[Word of Blake]] to test and utilize the [[Void Signature system]].
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* ''[[Raptor II]]'' - Little related other than in name, the ''Raptor II'' is basically a [[Rules Level#Experimental Rules|hyper-advanced]], enlarged, non-Omni ''Raptor'' designed by the [[Word of Blake]] to test and utilize the [[Void Signature System]].
 
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
:''See [[:Category:Notable Raptor Pilots]]''
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Raubvogel'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''RBV1-O'''.
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In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Raubvogel'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''RBV1-O'''.
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Raptor TRO3058.png|Original ''Raptor'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
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File:Raptor.jpg|Original ''Raptor'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
File:Raptor.jpg|''Raptor'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade|TRO:3058 Upgrade]]''
 
 
Image:CCG Crusade Raptor A.jpg|RTX1-OA ''Raptor'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
 
Image:CCG Crusade Raptor A.jpg|RTX1-OA ''Raptor'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
 
Image:CCG Crusade Raptor E.jpg|RTX1-OE ''Raptor'' in battle from ''CCG''
 
Image:CCG Crusade Raptor E.jpg|RTX1-OE ''Raptor'' in battle from ''CCG''
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
 
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
  
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[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]]
 
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[[Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:German renamed units]]
 
[[Category:German renamed units]]

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