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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the [[ProtoMech]]|the publishing house that published the BattleTech and MechWarrior novel lines|Roc Books}} + {{otheruses|the [[ProtoMech]]|the publishing house that publishes BattleTech novels|Roc Books}} {{InfoBoxProtoMech {{InfoBoxProtoMech − |image = Roc.jpg + |image=Roc.jpg − |name = ''Roc'' + |name=Roc − |manufacturer = [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Unknown facility<ref name=TR3060p201>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 201</ref> + |manufacturer=[[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Unknown facility<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060, p. 201''</ref> − |Tech Base = Clan + |Tech Base=Clan − |Introduced = 3059 + |Introduced=3060 − |mass = 7 + |mass=7 − |chassis = Unspecified + |chassis=Standard − |armor = Unspecified + |armor=Standard − |engine = Unspecified + |engine=60 Fusion − |speed = 86 + |speed=86 − |jumpjets = Unknown + |jumpjets=5 (type unknown) − | comsys = Unspecified+ |armament=1x [[ER Medium Laser]] − | T&T = Unspecified+ |BV (1.0)=284<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060, p. 201''</ref> − |armament = 1x [[ER Medium Laser]] + |BV (2.0)=336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 306''</ref> − |BV (1.0) = 284<ref name=TR3060p201/> − |BV (2.0) = 336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 306</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Roc''''' is considered one of the best of the first generation ProtoMechs, and most known successful, as it was produced, operative and fighting for almost a century. By the time it was created, the engineers and technicians had enough feedback from the other units to find a good balance of armor, weaponry, and speed. It proved to be very popular with pilots, and formed the backbone of many ProtoMech [[Point]]s and [[Star]]s.<ref name=TR3060p201/> + The '''''Roc''''' is one of the best first generation ProtoMechs. By the time it was created, the engineers and technicians had enough feedback from the other units to find a good balance of armor, weaponry, and speed. It proved to be very popular with pilots, and formed the backbone of many ProtoMech Points and Stars. It is particularly effective when used alongside the ''[[Centaur]]'' and ''[[Gorgon (ProtoMech)|Gorgon]]'' ProtoMechs; the ''Roc'' provides close combat support while the other two units bombard the enemy with missiles. − After its development by the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]], the ''Roc'' was adopted by Clans [[Clan Coyote|Coyote]], [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpion]], [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]] and [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|Wolf-in-Exile]]. Other Clans also adopted the ''Roc'' towards the latter half of the [[thirty-first century]]. In the year 3069, a ''Roc''-producing factory of Clan Steel Viper on [[Arcadia (Clan System)|Arcadia]] was taken by the forces of Clan Blood Spirit.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 45: "The Hellion Plan"</ref> By the time of the [[Dark Ages]] only the [[Raven Alliance]] still fielded the original ''Roc''.<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2726/roc-standard ''Roc (Standard)'' page on Master Unit List]</ref>+ Able to keep pace with a ''[[Timber Wolf]]'', the ''Roc'' mounts jump jets that allow it to act almost as a "super-Elemental." It can maneuver around and behind an enemy, striking at any weak points that the warrior can find. The ''Roc'' is used by several Clans, including [[Clan Nova Cat]], [[Clan Snow Raven]], and [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]]. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − In a sense a "super-[[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]]", a ''Roc'' carries a single [[ER Medium Laser]] and is equipped with sufficient [[Jump Jet]]s to leap 150 meters at a time. It can also maintain a cruising speed of 54 km/h and carries sufficient armoring to survive a direct [[PPC]] hit to the chest.<ref name=TR3060p201/>+ Mounting a single 'Mech scale [[ER Medium Laser]] a Point of ''Rocs'' can easily destroy a light 'Mech. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ''Roc'' 2 : A new variant developed in the 3060s from the original, the ''Roc'' 2 centers on the use of the then-newly developed [[Heavy Laser]] technology. The original's main gun was exchanged for a [[Heavy Medium Laser]]. To accommodate the new weapon, armor protection was reduced. BV (2.0) = 245<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 307: Heavy Medium Laser version of the Roc</ref> + * ''Roc 2'' - New variant developed from original in the 3060s, the design centers in the use of the then new develop Heavy Laser technology. Original ER Medium Laser exchanged for a [[Heavy Medium Laser]]. To accommodate the new weapon, armor protection is reduced. BV (2.0) = 245<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 307 - Heavy Medium Laser version of the Roc.</ref> − *; ''Roc'' 3 : This variant of the ''Roc'', developed at same time as ''Roc'' 2, utilizes [[Pulse Laser]] technology. The main gun is exchanged for a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], with less armor reduction than the ''Roc'' 2. However, the designers were forced to drop the jump jets from the ProtoMech. BV (2.0) = 281<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 308: Medium Pulse Variant of the Roc</ref> + * ''Roc 3'' - This variant of the ''Roc'', developed at same time as ''Roc 2'' utilizes pulse laser technology. The Main Gun is exchanged for a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], with less armor reduction than ''Roc 2''. However, the designers drops the [[Jump Jets]] from ProtoMech. BV (2.0) = 281<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 308 - Medium Pulse Variant of the Roc</ref> − *; ''Roc'' 4 : Specialized for the use in the [[Jihad]] conflict, this variant drops its heavy weaponry for heavy armor and electronic warfare equipment. While retaining the original Jump Jets, the ''Roc'' 4 is fitted with an [[ECM Suite]] and an [[AP Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 297<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 297: ECM Variant of the Roc</ref> + * ''Roc 4'' - Specialized for the use in the [[Jihad]] conflict, this variant drops its heavy weaponry for heavy armor and electronic warfare equipment. While retaining the original Jump Jets, the ''Roc 4'' is fitted with a [[ECM Suite]] and a [[AP Gauss Rifle]] with 2 tons ammunition. BV (2.0) = 297<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 297 - ECM Variant of the Roc.</ref> − *; ''Roc'' 5 : This [[Dark Age]] variant uses an [[Extended Jump Jet]] system to keep up with Snow Raven ''[[Hippogriff]]s''. It carries a [[Chemical Laser]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> + * ''Roc Z'' - This version of the ''Roc'' was developed by [[The Society]]. It maintains the same ground speed, but carries a [[Medium Chemical Laser]] with 30 reloads. It's also equipped with a [[Magnetic Clamp]] system.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 44</ref> − − *; ''Roc'' Z : This version of the ''Roc'' was developed by [[The Society]]. It maintains the same ground speed, but carries a [[Medium Chemical Laser]] with 30 reloads. It's also equipped with a [[Magnetic Clamp]] system.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 44</ref> − − ==Notable pilots== − * [[Point Commander]] [[Ean]], a Clan Jade Falcon ''solahma'' aerospace pilot, taken bondsman by Clan Smoke Jaguar and assigned to the ProtoMech project. He died in the Battle of [[Huntress]],<ref>''Legacy'', p 188</ref> − * [[Star Commander]] [[Rotislav Grimheald]] of [[Clan Hell's Horses]] piloted a ''Roc'' in the [[Word of Blake Jihad]].<ref>''A Trial Most Acceptable'' in ''Shrapnel'', issue #10, p. 83</ref> − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Rok'''''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Roc.jpg|Original ''Roc'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' − Image: Arcadia_(DropShip).jpg|Several ''Roc'' being deployed by an ''[[Arcadia (DropShip class)|Arcadia]]'' DropShip from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> + ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Legacy (Anthology)|Legacy]]''+ *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' + *''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' − * ''[[A Trial Most Acceptable]]'' in [[Shrapnel #10|''Shrapnel'', issue #10]] − * ''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]'' [[Category:ProtoMechs]] [[Category:ProtoMechs]] − [[Category:Society ProtoMechs]] − [[Category:Raven Alliance ProtoMechs]] − [[Category:German renamed units]]
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| − | {{otheruses|the [[ProtoMech]]|the publishing house that | + | {{otheruses|the [[ProtoMech]]|the publishing house that publishes BattleTech novels|Roc Books}} |
{{InfoBoxProtoMech | {{InfoBoxProtoMech | ||
| − | |image = Roc.jpg | + | |image=Roc.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Roc |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Unknown facility<ref | + | |manufacturer=[[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Unknown facility<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060, p. 201''</ref> |
| − | |Tech Base = Clan | + | |Tech Base=Clan |
| − | |Introduced = | + | |Introduced=3060 |
| − | |mass = 7 | + | |mass=7 |
| − | |chassis = | + | |chassis=Standard |
| − | |armor = | + | |armor=Standard |
| − | |engine = | + | |engine=60 Fusion |
| − | |speed = 86 | + | |speed=86 |
| − | |jumpjets = | + | |jumpjets=5 (type unknown) |
| − | + | |armament=1x [[ER Medium Laser]] | |
| − | + | |BV (1.0)=284<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060, p. 201''</ref> | |
| − | |armament = 1x [[ER Medium Laser]] | + | |BV (2.0)=336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 306''</ref> |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 284<ref | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Roc''''' is | + | The '''''Roc''''' is one of the best first generation ProtoMechs. By the time it was created, the engineers and technicians had enough feedback from the other units to find a good balance of armor, weaponry, and speed. It proved to be very popular with pilots, and formed the backbone of many ProtoMech Points and Stars. It is particularly effective when used alongside the ''[[Centaur]]'' and ''[[Gorgon (ProtoMech)|Gorgon]]'' ProtoMechs; the ''Roc'' provides close combat support while the other two units bombard the enemy with missiles. |
| − | + | Able to keep pace with a ''[[Timber Wolf]]'', the ''Roc'' mounts jump jets that allow it to act almost as a "super-Elemental." It can maneuver around and behind an enemy, striking at any weak points that the warrior can find. The ''Roc'' is used by several Clans, including [[Clan Nova Cat]], [[Clan Snow Raven]], and [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]]. | |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | + | Mounting a single 'Mech scale [[ER Medium Laser]] a Point of ''Rocs'' can easily destroy a light 'Mech. | |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * ''Roc 2'' - New variant developed from original in the 3060s, the design centers in the use of the then new develop Heavy Laser technology. Original ER Medium Laser exchanged for a [[Heavy Medium Laser]]. To accommodate the new weapon, armor protection is reduced. BV (2.0) = 245<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 307 - Heavy Medium Laser version of the Roc.</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ''Roc 3'' - This variant of the ''Roc'', developed at same time as ''Roc 2'' utilizes pulse laser technology. The Main Gun is exchanged for a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], with less armor reduction than ''Roc 2''. However, the designers drops the [[Jump Jets]] from ProtoMech. BV (2.0) = 281<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 308 - Medium Pulse Variant of the Roc</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ''Roc 4'' - Specialized for the use in the [[Jihad]] conflict, this variant drops its heavy weaponry for heavy armor and electronic warfare equipment. While retaining the original Jump Jets, the ''Roc 4'' is fitted with a [[ECM Suite]] and a [[AP Gauss Rifle]] with 2 tons ammunition. BV (2.0) = 297<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 297 - ECM Variant of the Roc.</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ''Roc Z'' - This version of the ''Roc'' was developed by [[The Society]]. It maintains the same ground speed, but carries a [[Medium Chemical Laser]] with 30 reloads. It's also equipped with a [[Magnetic Clamp]] system.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 44</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | *''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]'' |
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