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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *LRM - The ''Scorpion LRM'' replaces the Deleon autocannon with an [[LRM-10]] and [[LRM-5]]. The Gatling is sometimes sacrificed for an additional ton of armor. | + | *LRM - The ''Scorpion LRM'' replaces the Deleon autocannon with an [[LRM-10]] and [[LRM-5]]. The Gatling is sometimes sacrificed for an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 388 |
| − | *SRM - Similar to the LRM variant, the SRM version of the ''Scorpion'' instead uses two [[SRM-6]] racks with 3 tons of ammunition. | + | *SRM - Similar to the LRM variant, the SRM version of the ''Scorpion'' instead uses two [[SRM-6]] racks with 3 tons of ammunition. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 373 |
*MRM - A recent addition, 'Scorpions' have been spotted that have replaced the autocannon with an [[MRM-20]] missile rack and two tons of ammo. | *MRM - A recent addition, 'Scorpions' have been spotted that have replaced the autocannon with an [[MRM-20]] missile rack and two tons of ammo. | ||
| − | *Laser - Usually used as a scout, or courier, the laser armed ''Scorpion'' mounts two [[Medium Lasers]] instead of an autocannon, and the required heat sinks and power applifiers to fire them safely. Enough space has been freed up to carry slightly over a ton of cargo. | + | *Laser - Usually used as a scout, or courier, the laser armed ''Scorpion'' mounts two [[Medium Lasers]] instead of an autocannon, and the required heat sinks and power applifiers to fire them safely. Enough space has been freed up to carry slightly over a ton of cargo. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 330 |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3026]] | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]] | + | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3039]] | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' |
| − | *[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]] | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]'' |
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' | ||
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]][[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]][[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]][[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]][[Category:Light Combat Vehicles]][[Category:Tracked Combat Vehicles]][[Category:Inner Sphere General Combat Vehicles]] | ||
Revision as of 19:35, 7 April 2010
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| Scorpion Light Tank | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Quikscell Company, Joint Equipment Systems, Benson and Bjorn, Hellespont Industries |
| Mission | Light Tank |
| Type | Tracked |
| Cost | 327,083 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 |
| Armor | ProtecTech Light |
| Engine | SitiCide 100 ICE |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 306 |
Description
Initially produced by the Quikscell Company in 2807, the Scorpion tank is well known for being easy to repair, available in numbers, and best of all, cheap. Because of these properties, it has achieved the nickname of 'The Budget Tank.' Found on many backwater and periphery worlds, the Scorpion is a proven favorite due to its low cost. As with many Quikscell products, quality control is practically non existance. Many 'new' Scorpions arrive with damaged or missing components.
Only marginally effective for a light tank, the Scorpion has proven effective in mass numbers. Swarms of Scorpions, easilly procured due to their low cost, are an often encountered danger on poorer worlds. The famed Scorpion's Nest training scenario was given its name because of this property.
Besides its use as a light tank, the Scorpion is often pressed into service as a scout.
Armament
The Deleon Autocannon/5 and 20mm Gatling Machine Gun are both time tested, if not stellar examples of their type.
Variants
- LRM - The Scorpion LRM replaces the Deleon autocannon with an LRM-10 and LRM-5. The Gatling is sometimes sacrificed for an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 388
- SRM - Similar to the LRM variant, the SRM version of the Scorpion instead uses two SRM-6 racks with 3 tons of ammunition. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 373
- MRM - A recent addition, 'Scorpions' have been spotted that have replaced the autocannon with an MRM-20 missile rack and two tons of ammo.
- Laser - Usually used as a scout, or courier, the laser armed Scorpion mounts two Medium Lasers instead of an autocannon, and the required heat sinks and power applifiers to fire them safely. Enough space has been freed up to carry slightly over a ton of cargo. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 330