Raven
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| Raven | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hellespont 'Mech Works |
| Model | RVN-3L |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Hellespont Type R |
| Armor | Hellespont Lite Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Hermes 210 XL |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 592 |
| BV (2.0) | 713 |
Description
The Raven is a technological marvel and employs a large number of advanced electronic warfare systems, possibly making it the most advanced light 'Mech on the field, at least in detection and targeting equipment. The Raven was first built by the Capellan Confederation as an electronics test bed unit that was pushed into combat during the Fourth Succession War, when the Federated Suns made a concentrated effort to destroy the Liao state. Since that time rediscovered Star League technology has allowed the Raven to reach its full potential.
The Raven has a maximum speed of 97.2 km/h, which is respectable for a 'Mech of its weight class. It is armored with four and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, giving it good protection. To further its survivability, it is outfitted with CASE to protect against any ammunition explosions. The 'Mech is also powered by an XL Engine and carries some of the most advanced electronics warfare equipment in the Inner Sphere including an Apple Churchill Beagle Active Probe, an Apple Churchill Guiding Light Narc Missile Beacon, an Apple Churchill Guardian ECM Suite, and finally an Apple Churchill 442x TAG.
Armament
The Raven carries a small, but for its size, respectable, weapons array. The primary weapon on board the Raven is a pair of Ceres Arms Medium Lasers. These are backed up by a Harpoon-6 SRM-6 to finish off any enemy units that it does engage. Generally, the Raven is kept out of direct firefights though, as it is more valuable as a recon asset than as a front line combat 'Mech.
Variants
- RVN-1X - The prototype of what became the 3L Raven, this is the unit that was pressed into service against the Federated Suns. With XL engine technology not yet available, the 'Mech mounts a standard Omni 175 engine, is armored with five tons of standard armor, and carries two Medium Lasers and an SRM-6 as its primary weapons. The electronics at the time that this 'Mech was built consisted of the ECM 3025, a massive 7.5 ton experimental electronic warfare suite that unfortunately did not live up to expectations. BV (1.0) = 674, BV (2.0) = 747
- RVN-1XL DC - This variant of the -1X version was seen on Solaris VII. Two heat sinks were removed to allow for the installation of a Dual cockpit and an additional ton of armour. The ECM 3025 is retained in the left torso while two heat sinks are mounted in the center torso; together with the 7 heat sinks installed in the engine this curiously leaves one heat sink unaccounted for although plenty of free critical slots are available. BV (1.0) = 1.157, BV (2.0) = ???
- RVN-4L - The 4L variant of the Raven incorporates the Confederations new Stealth Armor. The 'Mech carries six tons of Stealth Armor and also uses double heat sinks for greater heat dissipation capabilities. The 'Mech is armed with two ER Medium Lasers and an SRM-6 and also carries the complete electronic warfare package carried by the 3L model. BV (1.0) = 667, BV (2.0) = 873
- RVN-4LC - This variant allows the Raven to integrate with a C3 network by removing the 4L's active probe. It is replaced by a C3 Slave Unit and an ER Small Laser. BV (2.0) = ???
- RVN-SR - This variant is a field upgrade made by Capellan March forces who captured many Ravens during Operation Sovereign Justice. This modification of the 3L replaces the lasers and TAG with four Machine Guns linked to a Machine Gun Array to protect it from the infantry assaults that resulted in the capture of the 'Mechs to begin with. BV (2.0) = ???
- RVN-SS - Another modification of the 3L by Capellan March troops, the -SS removes the Narc and missile launcher. This makes room for an additional pair of Medium Lasers, a Small Laser, Streak SRM-6, and an additional heat sink. BV (2.0) = ???
Age of Destruction variants
- RVN-4N - appeared with MechWarrior: Age of Destruction figures.
- RVN-4R - appeared with MechWarrior: Age of Destruction figures.