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| image = [[Image:Rusalka.gif|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Rusalka.gif|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = Rusalka | + | | name = ''Rusalka'' |
| manufacturer = [[Master's Wings Aerospace]] | | manufacturer = [[Master's Wings Aerospace]] | ||
| model = S-RSL-O | | model = S-RSL-O | ||
| − | | Class = Medium | + | | Class = Medium OmniFighter |
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| − | |||
| production year = 3071 | | production year = 3071 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4948/rusalka-s-rsl-o-invictus MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4948/rusalka-s-rsl-o-invictus MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | mass = 65 | + | | mass = 65 tons |
| − | | frame = Spectral Series RS1F | + | | frame = [[Spectral Series RS1F]] |
| − | | power plant = [[Hermes 325 XL]] | + | | power plant = [[Hermes 325]] [[XL engine]] |
| + | | armor = [[Divine Shield-D Ferro Aluminum]] | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
Primary (Invictus) Configuration | Primary (Invictus) Configuration | ||
| − | * | + | * 1x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | * | + | * 1x [[LRM-15]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] |
| − | * | + | * 4x [[ER medium laser]]s |
| − | * | + | * 2x [[Medium pulse laser]]s |
| − | * | + | * 1x [[ER small laser]] |
| communications system = [[Master's Voice Cel-Beta]] | | communications system = [[Master's Voice Cel-Beta]] | ||
| tracking & targeting system = [[Master's Sight 2-Psi]] | | tracking & targeting system = [[Master's Sight 2-Psi]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 13 [[ | + | | heat sinks = 13 [[double heat sink]]s |
| BV (2.0) = 1,883<ref name=TRO3075-100-101>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 100-101, "Rusalka OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 203</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,883<ref name=TRO3075-100-101>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 100-101, "Rusalka OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 203</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The second | + | The second, medium-weight [[OmniFighter]] of the [[Word of Blake]]'s trio of [[Spectral Series]], the almost alien-looking '''''Rusalka''''' is named for the vengeful spirits of ancient Slavic lore.<ref name=TRO3075-100-101/> |
| − | Demonstrating the rapid evolution even on the first Spectral the ''[[Striga]]'', [[Precentor]] [[Vapula]] continued to refine and improve upon the high-powered | + | Demonstrating the rapid evolution even on the first Spectral, the ''[[Striga]]'', [[Precentor]] [[Vapula]] continued to refine and improve upon the high-powered multidirectional vectoring engines to boost their performance. Because of this refinement the fighter is capable of sustained bursts of five and a half Gs, an advantage best suited to the elite cyber-enhanced [[Manei Domini]]. Likewise, the collapsible wing structures have also been tweaked, further enhancing the Spectral's hallmark, almost halving the fighter's profile to the point it resembles a [[Small Craft|shuttle]] or [[escape pod]] in vacuum where wing structures are superfluous.<ref name=TRO3075-100-101/> |
| − | Using a massive 325 [[XL | + | Using a massive 325-rated [[XL engine]] and 12 tons of [[Divine Shield-D]] [[ferro-aluminum]] armor, the ''Rusalka'' is a dedicated dogfighter with excellent speed and protection. It mounts 11 fixed [[double heat sink]]s and still leaves 33 tons available in [[pod space]] of primarily energy weapons to enable to fighter maximum combat endurance.<ref name=TRO3075-100-101/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The primary ''Invictus'' configuration mounts impressive forward firing weaponry with | + | The primary ''Invictus'' configuration mounts impressive forward firing weaponry with an [[ER PPC]] and [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced [[LRM-15]] mounted in the nose, supported by a set of two [[ER medium laser]]s and a single [[medium pulse laser]] in each wing, with a single aft facing [[ER small laser]] to discourage pursuit. Seven additional [[double heat sink]]s attempt to combat the high waste heat of a large energy weapon loadout to prevent the two tons of [[CASE]] protected LRM reloads from cooking off.<ref name=TRO3075-100-101/> |
==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration A (''Dominus'') : Favoring a mix of missiles and pulse lasers, the ''Dominus'' configuration features a [[large pulse laser]], two [[medium pulse laser]]s and a single [[ER small laser]] mounted in its nose bay, supported by [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[MML-9]]s in each wing. Two standard [[medium laser]]s ward the rear of the craft while a single extra [[double heat sink]] barely enhances heat dissipation to protect the four ton [[CASE]] equipped ammo bay, normally divided into two tons of LRM and SRM reloads to take maximum advantage of the advanced [[MML]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,407<ref name=TRO3075-100-101/>, 1,479<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 204</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration B (''Infernus'') : A variable speed laser-boat, the ''Infernus'' configuration mounts a [[large variable speed pulse laser]] and twin [[ER medium laser]]s in its nose, supported by twin [[medium variable speed pulse laser]]s slung under each wing. Six additional [[double heat sink]]s strain to keep all the lasers firing. BV (2.0) = 1,369<ref name=TRO3075-100-101/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 205</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration C (''Comminus'') : A short-range ground attack variant, the ''Comminus'' mounts a mammoth [[MRM-40]] in its nose, supported six [[medium pulse laser]]s; two installed in the nose and each wing. A single [[ER small laser]] vainly protects the rear while an additional five [[double heat sink]]s attempt to keep the heat of this variant under control to prevent three tons of [[CASE]] protected missile reloads from exploding. BV (2.0) = 1,639<ref name=TRO3075-100-101/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 206</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration D (''Luminos'') : A high power, short-range energy weapon variant, the ''Luminos'' features a nose-mounted [[heavy PPC]] and twin [[ER medium laser]]s supported by a [[large pulse laser]] in each wing. An additional six [[double heat sink]]s and ton of fuel allow this variant to remain on station for longer. BV (2.0) = 1,712<ref name=TRO3075-100-101/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 207</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; Alternate Configuration E (''Eminus'') : A longer ranged variant, the ''Eminus'' mounts a [[CASE]] protected [[light Gauss rifle]] supplied with two tons of reloads in its nose, supported by an [[ER large laser]] and [[ER medium laser]] in each wing. A single standard [[small laser]] guards the rear while six added [[double heat sink]]s fight to keep the lasers firing. BV (2.0) = 1,721<ref name=TRO3075-100-101/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 208</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * Rusalka ("''Rusałka''") means water-nymph in Slavic languages. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Gallery== |
| − | Rusalka | + | <gallery> |
| + | File:Rusalka.gif|Original ''Rusalka'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
| + | |||
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:OmniFighter classes]] | [[Category:OmniFighter classes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Word of Blake Aerospace Fighters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:03, 22 November 2023
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| Rusalka | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Master's Wings Aerospace |
| Production Year | 3071[1] |
| Model | S-RSL-O |
| Class | Medium OmniFighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 65 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Spectral Series RS1F |
| Power Plant | Hermes 325 XL engine |
| Armor | Divine Shield-D Ferro Aluminum |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
Primary (Invictus) Configuration
|
| Communications System | Master's Voice Cel-Beta |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Master's Sight 2-Psi |
| Heat Sinks | 13 double heat sinks |
| BV (2.0) | 1,883[2][3] |
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Description[edit]
The second, medium-weight OmniFighter of the Word of Blake's trio of Spectral Series, the almost alien-looking Rusalka is named for the vengeful spirits of ancient Slavic lore.[2]
Demonstrating the rapid evolution even on the first Spectral, the Striga, Precentor Vapula continued to refine and improve upon the high-powered multidirectional vectoring engines to boost their performance. Because of this refinement the fighter is capable of sustained bursts of five and a half Gs, an advantage best suited to the elite cyber-enhanced Manei Domini. Likewise, the collapsible wing structures have also been tweaked, further enhancing the Spectral's hallmark, almost halving the fighter's profile to the point it resembles a shuttle or escape pod in vacuum where wing structures are superfluous.[2]
Using a massive 325-rated XL engine and 12 tons of Divine Shield-D ferro-aluminum armor, the Rusalka is a dedicated dogfighter with excellent speed and protection. It mounts 11 fixed double heat sinks and still leaves 33 tons available in pod space of primarily energy weapons to enable to fighter maximum combat endurance.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The primary Invictus configuration mounts impressive forward firing weaponry with an ER PPC and Artemis IV FCS-enhanced LRM-15 mounted in the nose, supported by a set of two ER medium lasers and a single medium pulse laser in each wing, with a single aft facing ER small laser to discourage pursuit. Seven additional double heat sinks attempt to combat the high waste heat of a large energy weapon loadout to prevent the two tons of CASE protected LRM reloads from cooking off.[2]
Alternate Configurations[edit]
- Alternate Configuration A (Dominus)
- Favoring a mix of missiles and pulse lasers, the Dominus configuration features a large pulse laser, two medium pulse lasers and a single ER small laser mounted in its nose bay, supported by Artemis IV-enhanced MML-9s in each wing. Two standard medium lasers ward the rear of the craft while a single extra double heat sink barely enhances heat dissipation to protect the four ton CASE equipped ammo bay, normally divided into two tons of LRM and SRM reloads to take maximum advantage of the advanced MMLs. BV (2.0) = 1,407[2], 1,479[4]
- Alternate Configuration B (Infernus)
- A variable speed laser-boat, the Infernus configuration mounts a large variable speed pulse laser and twin ER medium lasers in its nose, supported by twin medium variable speed pulse lasers slung under each wing. Six additional double heat sinks strain to keep all the lasers firing. BV (2.0) = 1,369[2][5]
- Alternate Configuration C (Comminus)
- A short-range ground attack variant, the Comminus mounts a mammoth MRM-40 in its nose, supported six medium pulse lasers; two installed in the nose and each wing. A single ER small laser vainly protects the rear while an additional five double heat sinks attempt to keep the heat of this variant under control to prevent three tons of CASE protected missile reloads from exploding. BV (2.0) = 1,639[2][6]
- Alternate Configuration D (Luminos)
- A high power, short-range energy weapon variant, the Luminos features a nose-mounted heavy PPC and twin ER medium lasers supported by a large pulse laser in each wing. An additional six double heat sinks and ton of fuel allow this variant to remain on station for longer. BV (2.0) = 1,712[2][7]
- Alternate Configuration E (Eminus)
- A longer ranged variant, the Eminus mounts a CASE protected light Gauss rifle supplied with two tons of reloads in its nose, supported by an ER large laser and ER medium laser in each wing. A single standard small laser guards the rear while six added double heat sinks fight to keep the lasers firing. BV (2.0) = 1,721[2][8]
Notes[edit]
- Rusalka ("Rusałka") means water-nymph in Slavic languages.
Gallery[edit]
Original Rusalka from TRO:3075
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Rusalka
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 100-101, "Rusalka OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 203
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 204
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 205
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 206
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 207
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 208