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|image=3055u_Scarabus.jpg | |image=3055u_Scarabus.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Scarabus | + | |name= ''Scarabus'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name=TRCIp98f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 98–99: "SCB-9A Scarabus"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> |
| − | |model=SCB-9A | + | |model=SCB-9A<ref name=TRCIp98f /> |
| − | |production year= | + | |production year=3053 |
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2813/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2813/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | + | |cost= 5,489,770 [[C-bill]]s | |
| − | |cost= 5,489,770 C- | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
| − | |chassis=Small Bug-B [[ | + | |chassis= [[Small Bug-B]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[endo steel]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |armor=Valiant Gauntlet | + | |armor= [[Valiant Gauntlet Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |engine= [[ | + | |engine= [[Vlar 300 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |comsys= [[Wilson Silicon Siren]] | + | |comsys= [[Wilson Silicon Siren]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |T&T= [[Winston Coral Snake]] | + | |T&T= [[Winston Coral Snake]] with [[CherrySeed Bullseye TAG]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks= 10 | + | |heat sinks= 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |speed=162 | + | |speed=162 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[ECM | + | * 1x [[ECM suite]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[medium laser]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[small laser]] |
| − | *1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] | + | * 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] |
| − | *1x [[ | + | * 1x [[hatchet]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=732<ref name= | + | |BV (1.0)=732<ref name=COp132>''Combat Operations'', p. 132</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=846<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 26</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=846<ref name=TRCIp98f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 26</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Scarabus''''' is a 'Mech that was designed to be faster than the ''[[Locust]]'' with more firepower. The 'Mech achieves this with a massive | + | The '''''Scarabus''''' is a 'Mech that was designed to be faster than the ''[[Locust]]'', with more firepower. The 'Mech achieves this with a massive [[Vlar 300 XL]] [[extralight engine]], built on a [[Small Bug-B]] [[endo steel]] chassis. These lightweight technologies allow it to move at a maximum speed of 162 km/h and still have weight left over for heavier weaponry and equipment. To protect its internals and save even more weight, the 'Mech is armored with five and a half tons of [[Valiant Gauntlet]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. |
| − | Originally designed by the [[Solaris]]-based [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]], the small company found it couldn't meet the [[AFFC]]'s production goals. Coventry Metal Works purchased a license to produce it and the ''Scarabus'' has been part of [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and [[Federated Suns]] units ever since.<ref name=TRO3055-24>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 24, "Scarabus 'Mech Profile"</ref> | + | Originally designed by the [[Solaris]]-based [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]], the small company quickly found it couldn't meet the [[AFFC]]'s production goals. [[Coventry Metal Works]] purchased a license to produce it, and the ''Scarabus'' has been part of [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and [[Federated Suns]] units ever since.<ref name=TRO3055-24>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 24, "Scarabus 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Scarabus'' is | + | The ''Scarabus'' is equipped with a close range weapons arsenal, with the primary weapons being a pair of [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]]s backed up by a pair of [[Defiance B3S]] [[small laser]]s. To defend itself when the 'Mech gets into extremely close range combat, the ''Scarabus'' carries a two ton [[hatchet]], which allows it to cleave into an enemy's armor. |
| + | |||
| + | The 'Mech is also equipped with a [[CherrySeed]] [[Guardian ECM suite]] to protect itself from advanced electronic detection equipment when scouting against an enemy, and mounts a [[CherrySeed Bullseye]] [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] to designate targets for [[Arrow IV]] artillery attacks.<ref name=TRO3055-24/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;SCB-9T : The 9T variant of the ''Scarabus'' is built using [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to enhance the 'Mech's speed and strength | + | *; Prototypes : VEST tried various other melee weapons, including vibroblades, shields, and spikes; none entered mass production.<ref name=TRCIp98f /> |
| + | *; SCB-9T : The 9T variant of the ''Scarabus'' is built using [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to enhance the 'Mech's speed and strength once in the proper heat range. This enhances the 'Mech's top speed to a maximum of 183.6 km/h and also increases the sheer amount of damage that the ''Scarabus'' is capable of doing with its [[hatchet]]. Otherwise, the 'Mech has not had any significant changes made.<ref name=TRCIp98f /> BV (1.0) = 749<ref name=COp132/>, BV (2.0) = 953<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 27</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Scarabus'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Scarabus Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Skarabäus'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SKB-9A'''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image: | + | Image:SCB-Scarabus.png|''Scarabus'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' |
| − | Image: | + | File:3055u Scarabus.jpg|''Scarabus'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| + | Image:CCG Mercenaries Scarabus.jpg|SCB-9A ''Scarabus'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[ | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
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| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:German renamed units]] |
Latest revision as of 16:05, 22 March 2024
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| Scarabus | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Coventry Metal Works[1] |
| Production Year | 3053[2] |
| Model | SCB-9A[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,489,770 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Small Bug-B [endo steel] |
| Armor | Valiant Gauntlet Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Vlar 300 XL |
| Communications System | Wilson Silicon Siren |
| Targeting Tracking System | Winston Coral Snake with CherrySeed Bullseye TAG |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Speed | 162 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 732[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 846[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Scarabus is a 'Mech that was designed to be faster than the Locust, with more firepower. The 'Mech achieves this with a massive Vlar 300 XL extralight engine, built on a Small Bug-B endo steel chassis. These lightweight technologies allow it to move at a maximum speed of 162 km/h and still have weight left over for heavier weaponry and equipment. To protect its internals and save even more weight, the 'Mech is armored with five and a half tons of Valiant Gauntlet ferro-fibrous armor.
Originally designed by the Solaris-based Vining Engineering and Salvage Team, the small company quickly found it couldn't meet the AFFC's production goals. Coventry Metal Works purchased a license to produce it, and the Scarabus has been part of Lyran Commonwealth and Federated Suns units ever since.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Scarabus is equipped with a close range weapons arsenal, with the primary weapons being a pair of Defiance B3M medium lasers backed up by a pair of Defiance B3S small lasers. To defend itself when the 'Mech gets into extremely close range combat, the Scarabus carries a two ton hatchet, which allows it to cleave into an enemy's armor.
The 'Mech is also equipped with a CherrySeed Guardian ECM suite to protect itself from advanced electronic detection equipment when scouting against an enemy, and mounts a CherrySeed Bullseye TAG to designate targets for Arrow IV artillery attacks.[5]
Variants[edit]
- Prototypes
- VEST tried various other melee weapons, including vibroblades, shields, and spikes; none entered mass production.[1]
- SCB-9T
- The 9T variant of the Scarabus is built using Triple Strength Myomer to enhance the 'Mech's speed and strength once in the proper heat range. This enhances the 'Mech's top speed to a maximum of 183.6 km/h and also increases the sheer amount of damage that the Scarabus is capable of doing with its hatchet. Otherwise, the 'Mech has not had any significant changes made.[1] BV (1.0) = 749[3], BV (2.0) = 953[6]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Scarabus has the following Design Quirk:[7]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Skarabäus. The model code was accordingly changed to SKB-9A.
Gallery[edit]
Scarabus from TRO:3055
Scarabus from TRO:3055 Upgrade
SCB-9A Scarabus in combat from CCG
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 98–99: "SCB-9A Scarabus"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Scarabus
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 132
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 26
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3055, p. 24, "Scarabus 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 27
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Scarabus Entry.