Rifleman III
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| Rifleman III | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Krupp Armaments |
| Model | RF-2A |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 90 tons |
| Chassis | Unknown |
| Armor | Standard Armor |
| Engine | XL Fusion Engine |
| Communications System | Unknown |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unknown |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| Speed | 32 km/h |
| Jump Jets | N/A |
| Armament |
4 x Gauss Rifles |
| BV (2.0) | 1,819[1] |
Contents
Description
Developed for the Emperor Stefan Amaris's occupying army, the Rifleman III was an experimental prototype which was rushed into service to defend against the invading Star League Defense Force Army lead by General Aleksandr Kerensky in 2777.[2] Only a single prototype was produced after year of development, which was destroyed during the battle for Terra. Used in the role as an ambusher before being destroyed, the 'Mech's Battle ROM would recount that it had downed nine SLDF BattleMechs before it was rendered inoperable from battle damage.
The design was forgotten with exception for rumors of its existence until 3146, when the prototype's wreckage was discovered entombed in a former battle site by Republic of the Sphere archaeologists. Up to this time, no one outside of Terra was aware of the Rifleman III's existence aside from rumor.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
The heaviest Rifleman design produced, the 'Mech was also among the slowest. Powered by a 180-Rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine, the Rifleman III had speed equal to a UrbanMech. Unlike that light 'Mech, the Rifleman was better armored, with 10.5 tons of standard armor. For its role to ambush enemy units, the 'Mech was fitted with an experimental Null Signature System which made it difficult to see on sensors.
The Rifleman's only weaponry was its four Gauss Rifles, which were mounted in each arm and each of its side torsos. The Gauss Rifles were fed by only two tons of ammunition, giving it just four full volleys of fire before running dry and being rendered defenseless.[4]
Notes
As of this writing, there is no Master Unit List Profile for the Rifleman III.
Design Quirks
The Rifleman III has the following Design Quirks
- Prototype
- Fast Reload
- Multi-Trac
- Searchlight (location Center Torso)
Related Designs
References
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers, pp. 8 & 21 Rifleman III - BV2
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 68 Homecoming Jan-June 2777 - Kerensky and SLDF begins their landings on Terra.
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers, pp. 1 & 8 Rifleman III - Background information and date of the report noting recovery of prototype's wreckage.
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers, pp. 8 & 21 Rifleman III - Weapons and other related construction info.