Roc

This article is about the ProtoMech. For the publishing house that publishes BattleTech novels, see Roc Books.

Roc
Production information
Manufacturer	Clan Smoke Jaguar Unknown facility
Tech Base	Clan
Introduced	3060
Technical specifications
Mass	7 tons
Chassis	Standard
Armor	Standard
Engine	60 Fusion
Speed	86 km/h
Jump Jets	5 (type unknown)
Armament	1x ER Medium Laser
BV (1.0)	284
BV (2.0)	336

Description

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 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.

Weapons and Equipment

Mounting a single 'Mech scale ER Medium Laser a Point of Rocs can easily destroy a light 'Mech.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Bibliography

• Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged
• Technical Readout: 3060
• The Wars of Reaving Supplemental