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{{otheruses|the first Inner Sphere OmniMech|other uses|Raptor (disambiguation)}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
| image        = Raptor.jpg
 
| image        = Raptor.jpg
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| name        = Raptor
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| name        = ''Raptor''
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| manufacturer = [[Luthien Armor Works]]
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| 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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| model        = RTX1-O
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|production year=3052
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| class        = Light
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2647/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| cost = 3,917,448 C-bills
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| model        = RTX1-O<ref name=TRCIp94f />
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| cost = 3,917,448 [[C-bill]]s
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|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|mech type=OmniMech
 
| mass        = 25
 
| mass        = 25
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| chassis      = Alshain Type KR140 [[Endo Steel]]
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| chassis      = [[Alshain Type KR140 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| armor        = Star Slab/4
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| armor        = [[StarSlab/4]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| engine      = Omni 175 XL
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| engine      = [[Omni 175 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| speed        = 118.8
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| comsys      = [[Sipher CommCon SCU-9]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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| armament    = Primary Configuration
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| T&T          = [[Matabushi Stalker]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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*3 x [[LRM-5]]s
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| heat sinks  = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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*2 x [[Machine Gun]]s
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| speed        = 118 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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*2 x [[Medium Laser]]s
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| armament    = Primary Configuration <!-- <ref name=TRCIp94f /> -->
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*2 x [[Small Laser]]s
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* 3x [[LRM-5]]
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| BV (1.0)    = 655
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* 2x [[machine gun]]
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* 2x [[medium laser]]
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* 2x [[small laser]]
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| 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 (2.0)    = 721<ref name=TRCIp94f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 190</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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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 an Omni 175 [[XL Engine]], which gives the ''Raptor'' a top speed of 118.8 kph, to save weight. 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.
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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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==Armament==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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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.
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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 gun]]s to defend against infantry attacks.<ref name=TRO3058Up120f/><ref name=TRO:3058p80f/>
  
 
==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
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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) = 613
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*; 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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*; 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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*; 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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*; 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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*; 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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*; 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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*; 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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*; 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 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) = 798
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*; 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 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
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Raptor'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Raptor Entry</ref>
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* [[Easy to  Maintain]]
  
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* Alt Config D - Loaded with advanced electronic equipment, the D configuration carries a [[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
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==Related BattleMechs==
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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]].
  
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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
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==Notable Pilots==
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:''See [[:Category:Notable Raptor Pilots]]''
  
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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
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==Notes==
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* 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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==Non-Standard Configurations==
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==Gallery==
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* 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]]'' - pg, 6</ref>
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<gallery>
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File:Raptor TRO3058.png|Original ''Raptor'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
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File:Raptor.jpg|''Raptor'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade|TRO:3058 Upgrade]]''
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Image:CCG Crusade Raptor A.jpg|RTX1-OA ''Raptor'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
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Image:CCG Crusade Raptor E.jpg|RTX1-OE ''Raptor'' in battle from ''CCG''
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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* [[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]
 
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* [[Record Sheets: 3060]]
 
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* [[Record Sheets: 3067]]
 
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* [[Technical Readout: 3058]]
 
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* [[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]
 
  
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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Latest revision as of 10:55, 20 March 2024

This article is about the first Inner Sphere OmniMech. For other uses, see Raptor (disambiguation).
Raptor
Raptor
Production information
Manufacturer Luthien Armor Works - OmniMech Production Facility[1]
Production Year 3052[2]
Model RTX1-O[1]
Class Light
Cost 3,917,448 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere OmniMech
Mass 25 tons
Chassis Alshain Type KR140 Endo Steel
Armor StarSlab/4
Engine Omni 175 XL
Communications System Sipher CommCon SCU-9
Targeting Tracking System Matabushi Stalker
Heat Sinks 10 double
Speed 118 km/h
Armament

Primary Configuration

BV (1.0) 655[3][4]
BV (2.0) 721[1][5]


Description[edit]

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. The inherent ease of repair and ability to reconfigure loadout made the resulting OmniMech a premier recon and fast strike unit.[3][6]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

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.[3][6]

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 lasers and two small lasers. Additionally, in the primary configuration, the Raptor carries two machine guns to defend against infantry attacks.[3][6]

Alternate Configurations[edit]

  • Alternate Configuration A 
    The Raptor A is intended for extended operations from supply lines. As such, its primary weapons are two large lasers, supported in close range combat by three small lasers.[1] BV (1.0) = 702,[3][7] BV (2.0) = 783[1][8]
  • Alternate Configuration B 
    The B configuration carries three SRM-6 launchers and a small laser.[1] 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,[3][9] BV (2.0) = 613[1][10]
  • Alternate Configuration D 
    Loaded with advanced electronic equipment, the D configuration carries a 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, as well as two machine guns to deter infantry attacks.[1] 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,[3][13] BV (2.0) = 490[1][14]
  • 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.[1] BV (1.0) = 517,[3][15] BV (2.0) = 597[1][16]
  • Alternate Configuration F 
    Similar to the C configuration, the F configuration of the Raptor carries five ER medium lasers and adds three additional double heat sinks. The Raptor F has added maneuverability with the addition of seven jump jets, allowing it to jump up to 210 meters.[1] BV (1.0) = 959,[3][17] BV (2.0) = 1,029[1][18]
  • Alternate Configuration U 
    This version carries a trio of ER medium lasers and a pair of SRT-4 launchers. To maximize its underwater speed, it's equipped with seven UMUs. BV (2.0) = 914[22]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Raptor has the following Design Quirk:[23]

Related BattleMechs[edit]

Notable Pilots[edit]

See Category:Notable Raptor Pilots

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Raubvogel. The model code was accordingly changed to RBV1-O.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 94–95: "RTX1-O Raptor"
  2. ↑ MUL online date for the Raptor
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 120–121: "Raptor OmniMech Profile"
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 144
  5. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 190
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Technical Readout: 3058, pp. 80–81: "Raptor Profile"
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 145
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 191
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 146
  10. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 192
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 147
  12. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 193
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 148
  14. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 194
  15. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 149
  16. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 195
  17. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 150
  18. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 196
  19. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 197
  20. ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 6
  21. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 198
  22. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 60
  23. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Raptor Entry

Bibliography[edit]

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