Difference between revisions of "Rhino (BattleMech)"
Deadborder (talk | contribs) |
Deadborder (talk | contribs) (Rhino'd) |
||
Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
|mass=50 | |mass=50 | ||
|Tech Base=Clan | |Tech Base=Clan | ||
+ | |mech type=battlemech | ||
|chassis=Reinforced (Quad) | |chassis=Reinforced (Quad) | ||
|armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous]] | |armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous]] | ||
Line 19: | Line 20: | ||
|speed with MASC=129.6 | |speed with MASC=129.6 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
− | * 5x [[ER | + | * 5x [[ER Medium Laser]]s |
− | |BV (2.0)=2,124<ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=2,124''<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7883/rhino MUL Profile for the ''Rhino'' - Including Introduction Year and BV2.]</ref>'' |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
+ | The ''Rhino'' was developed by [[Escorpión Imperio]] in the [[32nd Century]]. The unique quad BattleMech was fielded by [[Omega Galaxy (Escorpión Imperio)|Omega Galaxy]] during the invasion of the [[Hanseatic League]] in 3140.<ref name=otpHCp30>''Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade'', p. 30 - Touchpoint Braunschweig</ref> | ||
+ | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | = | + | The ''Rhino's'' ranged weapons consist of a quartet of [[Extended Range Medium Lasers]]. Two are mounted in each foreleg, and the fifth is in the head.<ref name=otpHCp40>''Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade'', p. 40 - ''Rhino'' record sheet</ref> The reason for this unusual configuration is due to the inclusion of a [[Ram Plate]], which occupies much of the forward torso and prevents the mounting of other weapons there. The weapon is used for charge attacks, and is supplemented by an array of [[Spikes|spikes]]. To support the Ram Plate, the ''Rhino'' is equipped with a [[Reinforced Structure|reinforced chassis]].<ref name=otpHCp30/> |
+ | The BattleMech is protected by nine tons of Clan [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. In order to enable its charge attacks, it is powered by a 300 [[Extralight Fusion Engine]], giving it a top speed of 96 km/h. This is further augmented by a [[MASC]] system that allows it to reach bursts of 130 km/h for short periods.<ref name=otpHCp40/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | + | At present, only the standard variant of the ''Rhino'' exists. | |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
− | + | None known | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Line 42: | Line 44: | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
− | + | * ''[[Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade]]'' | |
+ | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Escorpión Imperio BattleMechs]] |
Revision as of 02:50, 30 October 2022
This article needs to be updated with material from Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade and Moving Forward. Once these titles clear the Moratorium period, or if they already have, please consider revisiting this article and updating it with the new material. |
Property "Update Needed From" (as page type) with input value "Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade]] and [[Moving Forward" contains invalid characters or is incomplete and therefore can cause unexpected results during a query or annotation process.
Rhino (BattleMech) | |
Rhino | |
---|---|
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Unknown |
Production Year | 3137[1] |
Class | Medium |
Cost | 10,574,520 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
Mass | 50 tons |
Chassis | Reinforced (Quad) |
Armor | Ferro-Fibrous |
Engine | 300 XL |
Communications System | Unknown |
Targeting Tracking System | Unknown |
Heat Sinks | 12 double |
Speed | 97.2 km/h (129.6 km/h with MASC) |
Armament | |
BV (2.0) | 2,124[2] |
Contents
Description
The Rhino was developed by Escorpión Imperio in the 32nd Century. The unique quad BattleMech was fielded by Omega Galaxy during the invasion of the Hanseatic League in 3140.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
The Rhino's ranged weapons consist of a quartet of Extended Range Medium Lasers. Two are mounted in each foreleg, and the fifth is in the head.[4] The reason for this unusual configuration is due to the inclusion of a Ram Plate, which occupies much of the forward torso and prevents the mounting of other weapons there. The weapon is used for charge attacks, and is supplemented by an array of spikes. To support the Ram Plate, the Rhino is equipped with a reinforced chassis.[3]
The BattleMech is protected by nine tons of Clan Ferro-Fibrous armor. In order to enable its charge attacks, it is powered by a 300 Extralight Fusion Engine, giving it a top speed of 96 km/h. This is further augmented by a MASC system that allows it to reach bursts of 130 km/h for short periods.[4]
Variants
At present, only the standard variant of the Rhino exists.
Design Quirks
None known
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Rhino
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Rhino - Including Introduction Year and BV2.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade, p. 30 - Touchpoint Braunschweig
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade, p. 40 - Rhino record sheet