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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=RavenII.jpg | + | |image = RavenII.jpg |
| − | |name=Raven II | + | |name = ''Raven II'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Hellespont Mech Works]] | + | |manufacturer = [[Hellespont 'Mech Works]] |
| − | |production year=3123 | + | |production year = 3123 |
| − | |year reference=<ref name=MUL/> | + | |year reference = <ref name=MUL/> |
| − | |model=RVN-5X | + | |model = RVN-5X |
| − | | | + | |cost = 9,928,333 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | | | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | | | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |mass=40 | + | |mass = 40 |
| − | |chassis=Hellespont Type R2 [[ | + | |chassis = [[Hellespont Type R2]] [[endo steel]] |
| − | |armor=Hellespont Lite | + | |armor = [[Hellespont Lite Stealth]] |
| − | |engine=[[VOX 280 XL]] | + | |engine = [[VOX 280 XL]] |
| − | |comsys=[[Communications System#Ceres Metals Model 777 with Angel ECM Suite|Ceres Metals Model 777 with Angel ECM | + | |comsys = [[Communications System#Ceres Metals Model 777 with Angel ECM Suite|Ceres Metals Model 777]] with [[Angel ECM suite]] |
| − | |T&T=[[Apple Churchill 3000 with Bloodhound | + | |T&T = [[Apple Churchill 3000]] with [[Bloodhound active probe]] |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sink]] | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] |
| − | |speed=118 | + | |speed = 118.8 |
| − | + | |armament = | |
| − | + | * 2x [[ER medium laser]]s | |
| − | + | * 1x [[MML-5]] | |
| − | |armament= | + | * 1x [[TSEMP cannon]] |
| − | *2x [[ER | + | |BV (1.0) = N/A |
| − | *1x [[MML-5]] | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,858<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6458/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref name=TRO3145CC35>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 35</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 92</ref> |
| − | *1x [[TSEMP | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)= | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,858<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6458/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref name=TRO3145CC35>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 35</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 92</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The next generation of the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s iconic ''[[Raven]]'' scout [[BattleMech]], the '''''Raven II''''' advances that 'Mech further than the experimental Jihad-era [[Raven#Variants|''Raven X'']] variant, upon which the ''Raven II'' is clearly visually based. The ''Raven II'' continues the task of delivering advanced electronic warfare equipment to the battlefield, while also moving faster and carrying more armor | + | The next generation of the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s iconic ''[[Raven]]'' scout [[BattleMech]], the '''''Raven II''''' advances that 'Mech further than the experimental [[Jihad]]-era [[Raven#Variants|''Raven X'']] variant, upon which the ''Raven II'' is clearly visually based. The ''Raven II'' continues the task of delivering advanced electronic warfare equipment to the battlefield, while also moving faster and carrying more armor. To accommodate these changes, and its new weapon set, the base ''Raven X'' had its weight increased by five tons, therefore making it a medium class scout 'Mech. <ref name=TRO3145CC34>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 34</ref><ref name=TRO3145CC35/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | + | A lightweight [[Hellespont Type R2]] [[endo steel]] skeleton allows for the ''Raven II'' to use a heavier weapons and equipment payload, while a [[VOX 280 XL]] [[extralight engine]] enables the 'Mech to move at an acceptable 118.8 km/h. Moderate protection is offered by the use of seven tons [[Hellespont Lite Stealth]] [[stealth armor]], powered by an [[Angel ECM suite]]. This speed gives the ''Raven II'' enough speed to keep up with many light and medium 'Mechs and [[vehicle]]s of its era. Although most of the equipment found on the base ''Raven X'' was removed, the ''Raven II'' does retain the base design's Angel ECM suite and [[Bloodhound active probe]], giving it and any lancemates within proper range many tactical advantages on the field. | |
| − | + | The main difference between the ''Raven II'' and the original ''Raven'' is that this new 'Mech seems to be meant for scout hunting and breaking through enemy lines, as opposed to the latter's fire support role. These new roles are played with the use of a [[TSEMP_Cannon#Hypnos|Firmir Hypnos]] [[Tight Stream Electromagnetic Pulse cannon]] mounted in the 'Mech's left arm, which empowers the ''Raven II'' to quickly shut down an opponent and move on to another, while avoiding damage if this act is done fast enough. [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] piloting the 'Mech should use the TSEMP cannon with caution, as repeated use can result in problems with the ''Raven II'''s electronics systems. Other armament used by the ''Raven II'' includes a pair of [[Firmir Improved]] [[ER medium laser]]s and a single [[Doombud (MML5)|Doombud]] [[MML-5]]; the MML-5 is fed by two one-ton ammunition bays located in the left torso, with one for both short and long range missiles. The lack of any [[CASE]] protection, however, demands that pilots should do anything possible to avoid having their ''Raven II''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s critically struck in this location. An Angel ECM suite, in addition to the ECM-controlled stealth armor, protects this fast machine from appearing on enemy radar and thus making it more difficult to track. A Bloodhound active probe allows a ''Raven II'' pilot to detect far away targets and put the LRM munitions to good use.<ref name=TRO3145CC34/><ref name=TRO3145CC35/> | |
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| − | == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
The ''Raven II'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]: | The ''Raven II'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]: | ||
| − | *[[Improved Sensors (Design Quirk)|Improved Sensors]] | + | * [[Improved Sensors (Design Quirk)|Improved Sensors]] |
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| + | ==Related 'Mechs== | ||
| + | * '''''[[Raven]]''''' - The predecessor to the ''Raven II'', or more specifically, the direct predecessor is the ''Raven X'' variant. Its role was primarily to deliver a set of advanced electronics equipment to the battlefield of its era, while also providing light fire support. The ''Raven II'' accomplishes this, but in a much more reliable and updated way. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:58, 20 March 2024
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| Raven II | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hellespont 'Mech Works |
| Production Year | 3123[1] |
| Model | RVN-5X |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 9,928,333 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Hellespont Type R2 endo steel |
| Armor | Hellespont Lite Stealth |
| Engine | VOX 280 XL |
| Communications System | Ceres Metals Model 777 with Angel ECM suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | Apple Churchill 3000 with Bloodhound active probe |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 118.8 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 1,858[1][2][3] |
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Description[edit]
The next generation of the Capellan Confederation's iconic Raven scout BattleMech, the Raven II advances that 'Mech further than the experimental Jihad-era Raven X variant, upon which the Raven II is clearly visually based. The Raven II continues the task of delivering advanced electronic warfare equipment to the battlefield, while also moving faster and carrying more armor. To accommodate these changes, and its new weapon set, the base Raven X had its weight increased by five tons, therefore making it a medium class scout 'Mech. [4][2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
A lightweight Hellespont Type R2 endo steel skeleton allows for the Raven II to use a heavier weapons and equipment payload, while a VOX 280 XL extralight engine enables the 'Mech to move at an acceptable 118.8 km/h. Moderate protection is offered by the use of seven tons Hellespont Lite Stealth stealth armor, powered by an Angel ECM suite. This speed gives the Raven II enough speed to keep up with many light and medium 'Mechs and vehicles of its era. Although most of the equipment found on the base Raven X was removed, the Raven II does retain the base design's Angel ECM suite and Bloodhound active probe, giving it and any lancemates within proper range many tactical advantages on the field.
The main difference between the Raven II and the original Raven is that this new 'Mech seems to be meant for scout hunting and breaking through enemy lines, as opposed to the latter's fire support role. These new roles are played with the use of a Firmir Hypnos Tight Stream Electromagnetic Pulse cannon mounted in the 'Mech's left arm, which empowers the Raven II to quickly shut down an opponent and move on to another, while avoiding damage if this act is done fast enough. MechWarriors piloting the 'Mech should use the TSEMP cannon with caution, as repeated use can result in problems with the Raven II's electronics systems. Other armament used by the Raven II includes a pair of Firmir Improved ER medium lasers and a single Doombud MML-5; the MML-5 is fed by two one-ton ammunition bays located in the left torso, with one for both short and long range missiles. The lack of any CASE protection, however, demands that pilots should do anything possible to avoid having their Raven II's critically struck in this location. An Angel ECM suite, in addition to the ECM-controlled stealth armor, protects this fast machine from appearing on enemy radar and thus making it more difficult to track. A Bloodhound active probe allows a Raven II pilot to detect far away targets and put the LRM munitions to good use.[4][2]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Raven II is subject to the following Design Quirk:
Related 'Mechs[edit]
- Raven - The predecessor to the Raven II, or more specifically, the direct predecessor is the Raven X variant. Its role was primarily to deliver a set of advanced electronics equipment to the battlefield of its era, while also providing light fire support. The Raven II accomplishes this, but in a much more reliable and updated way.