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| image = [[Image:Scytha.gif|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Scytha.gif|191px]] | ||
| − | | name = Scytha | + | | name = ''Scytha'' |
| manufacturer = [[Complex VI]] ([[Ironhold]]) | | manufacturer = [[Complex VI]] ([[Ironhold]]) | ||
| − | | model = | + | | model = Prime |
| − | | Class = Heavy | + | | Class = Heavy OmniFighter |
| Tech Base = [[Clan]] | | Tech Base = [[Clan]] | ||
| − | | | + | | production year = 2968 |
| − | | mass = 90 | + | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2853/scytha-prime MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | frame = Falcon Hollowbone | + | | mass = 90 tons |
| − | | power plant = 360 [[XL | + | | frame = [[Falcon Hollowbone]] |
| + | | power plant = 360 [[XL engine]] | ||
| + | | armor = [[Ironhold Series III Ferro-Aluminum]] | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | + | Prime Configuration | |
| − | * | + | * 1x [[UAC/20]] |
| − | * | + | * 5x [[ER large laser]]s |
| − | * | + | * 1x [[ER small laser]] |
| − | * | + | * 2x [[ER medium laser]]s |
| − | | communications system = System VII | + | | communications system = [[System VII]] |
| − | | tracking & targeting system = TTS Model 3 | + | | tracking & targeting system = [[TTS Model 3]] |
| − | | heat sinks = 20 [[ | + | | heat sinks = 20 [[double heat sink]]s |
| BV (1.0) = 2,859<ref name=TRO3055U192-193>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 192-193, "Scytha OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 163</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 2,859<ref name=TRO3055U192-193>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 192-193, "Scytha OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 163</ref> | ||
| BV (2.0) = 3,232<ref name=MUL185>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 185</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 359</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 3,232<ref name=MUL185>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 185</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 359</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Developed when [[Clan Jade Falcon]] warriors demanded their own super-heavy [[OmniFighter]] to compete against [[Clan Ghost Bear]]'s ''[[Kirghiz]]'', the '''''Scytha''''' favors speed and pod space over that venerable fighter's preference for armor.<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref name=TRO3055-164-165>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 164-165, "Scytha Fighter Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3055R-144-145>''Technical Readout: 3055 Revised'', pp. 144-145, "Scytha OmniFighter Profile"</ref> | + | Developed when [[Clan Jade Falcon]] warriors demanded their own super-heavy [[OmniFighter]] to compete against [[Clan Ghost Bear]]'s ''[[Kirghiz]]'', the '''''Scytha''''' favors speed and [[pod space]] over that venerable fighter's preference for armor.<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref name=TRO3055-164-165>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 164-165, "Scytha Fighter Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3055R-144-145>''Technical Readout: 3055 Revised'', pp. 144-145, "Scytha OmniFighter Profile"</ref> |
| − | While its | + | While its 14 tons of [[Ironhold Series III]] [[ferro-aluminum]] armor is below average for a 90 ton fighter, even with the use of massive 360 [[XL engine]], four tons of fuel, and 20 [[double heat sink]]s, this choice give the ''Scytha'' a whopping 42.5 tons of pod space. Fast enough to bring its weapons into optimum range, the design is highly popular among the Falcons, who rarely share it with others.<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref name=TRO3055-164-165/><ref name=TRO3055R-144-145/> |
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | The | + | The Prime ''Scytha'' configuration is a fearsome beast whose nose is packed with a mammoth [[UAC/20]], [[ER large laser]], and [[ER small laser]], supported by twin ER large lasers mounted under each wing. Paired aft-mounted [[ER medium laser]]s discourage pursuit, while six additional [[double heat sink]]s fight to keep the lasers firing and the meager two tons of autocannon reloads from cooking off.<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref name=TRO3055-164-165/><ref name=TRO3055R-144-145/> |
==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | * | + | *; Alternate Configuration A : A missile boat adaptable for short and long ranges, the A configuration is built around its [[Narc missile beacon]] in its nose, with an [[LRM-20]] launcher mounted beside it. Each wing carries an additional LRM-20, an [[SRM-6]], and an [[ER large laser]], with a single [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher mounted aft. Four added [[double heat sink]]s fight to prevent the single ton each of Narc, Streak, SRM and three tons of LRM reloads from exploding before it must withdraw to rearm. BV (1.0) = 2,892<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 164</ref>, BV (2.0) = 3,134<ref name=MUL185/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 360</ref> |
| − | * | + | *; Alternate Configuration B : Mounting five [[large pulse laser]]s, two in each wing and one in the nose, the ''Scytha'' B is an effective space superiority and ground attack combatant. Defensively, the B configuration mounted an [[anti-missile system]] in its nose with two [[medium pulse laser]]s aft. With all lasers slaved to an advanced [[targeting computer]], the B configuration excels at strafing runs, though the large volume of energy weapons proves an especially concerning danger to the single ton of anti-missile gun reloads. BV (1.0) = 3,113<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 165</ref>, BV (2.0) = 3.517<ref name=MUL185/>, BV (2.0) = 3,479<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 361</ref> |
| − | * | + | *; Alternate Configuration C : A ranged combat configuration, the ''Scytha'' C mounts a [[Gauss rifle]] and [[ER PPC]] underslung on each wing, support by twin nose-mounted [[medium pulse laser]]s. A single [[ER small laser]] defends the aft of the craft, while two tons of Gauss rifle reloads allows the C to keep its heat in check, at least in the early stages of an engagement. BV (1.0) = 3,379<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 166</ref>, BV (2.0) = 3,498<ref name=MUL185/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 362</ref> |
| − | * | + | *; Alternate Configuration D : The D configuration harks back to the Prime's main autocannon backed by lasers, but ''Scytha'' D mounts a low-heat [[Gauss rifle]] and twin [[ER medium laser]]s in its nose instead, supported by an advanced [[heavy large laser]] and [[ER large laser]] in each wing, with a single [[ER small laser]] guarding the rear. Eight additional [[double heat sink]]s help keep the heat mostly in check, at least before the four tons of Gauss reloads are expended. BV (1.0) = 2,883<ref name=TRO3055U192-193/>, BV (2.0) = 3,276<ref name=MUL185/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 363</ref> |
| − | * | + | *; Alternate Configuration E : Introduced during the [[Jihad]], this configuration is equipped with an [[active probe]] and [[ECM suite]] to disrupt enemy electronic systems. The fighter carries an [[ER PPC]] in the nose, backed up by two [[ER medium laser]]s, and each wing mounts a single [[HAG/30]]. To make room for this equipment, the craft only carries 20 [[double heat sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 3,553<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 364</ref> |
| − | * | + | *; Alternate Configuration F : This [[Dark Age]] configuration carries two [[improved heavy large laser]]s in the nose, supported by a [[UAC/20]] and [[Streak SRM-6]]. The lasers and autocannon are tied into a [[targeting computer]], and a [[Watchdog CEWS]] disrupts enemy communications and targeting systems. BV (2.0) = 3,223<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 214</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | *; Alternate Configuration X : The ''Scytha'' X was also introduced in the Jihad. It's equipped with an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Watchdog CEWS]], as well as five [[improved heavy large laser]]s: Two in each wing and one in the nose. Though it mounts 30 [[double heat sink]]s, it also carries a [[coolant pod]] for emergency cooldowns. BV (2.0) = 2,926<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 365</ref> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * ''Scytha | + | *; ''Scytha''-XR : This experimental version was created by [[Clan Snow Raven]]. Apparently created in a refit facility on [[Quatre Belle]], the ''Scytha-XR'' trades its OmniFighter status for a new fixed weapon load. The nose carries a [[RAC/5]] and [[large pulse laser]] while each wing carries an [[improved heavy large laser]]. To discourage pursuit, each ''Scytha-XR'' carries a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s firing to the rear. This refit can hang in combat longer since it mounts 26 [[double heat sink]]s and is protected by more than 20 tons of [[ferro-lamellor]] armor. BV (2.0) = 3,213<ref name=XTRO:Cp12>''Experimental Technical Readout: Clans'', p. 12</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Scytha-XR'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:Cp12/> | ||
| + | * [[Atmospheric Flyer]] | ||
| + | * [[Modular Weapons]] | ||
| + | * [[Prototype]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:3055U Scytha.jpg|''Scytha'' | + | File:Scytha.gif|Original ''Scytha'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' |
| + | Image:3055U Scytha.jpg|Reissued ''Scytha'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | *''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]'' | ||
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*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Clan Aerospace Fighters]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:OmniFighter classes]] |
Latest revision as of 11:41, 27 May 2023
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| Scytha | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Complex VI (Ironhold) |
| Production Year | 2968[1] |
| Model | Prime |
| Class | Heavy OmniFighter |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 90 tons |
| Structural Integrity | |
| Frame | Falcon Hollowbone |
| Power Plant | 360 XL engine |
| Armor | Ironhold Series III Ferro-Aluminum |
| Fuel | |
| Armament |
Prime Configuration
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| Communications System | System VII |
| Tracking & Targeting System | TTS Model 3 |
| Heat Sinks | 20 double heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 2,859[2][3] |
| BV (2.0) | 3,232[4][5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Developed when Clan Jade Falcon warriors demanded their own super-heavy OmniFighter to compete against Clan Ghost Bear's Kirghiz, the Scytha favors speed and pod space over that venerable fighter's preference for armor.[2][6][7]
While its 14 tons of Ironhold Series III ferro-aluminum armor is below average for a 90 ton fighter, even with the use of massive 360 XL engine, four tons of fuel, and 20 double heat sinks, this choice give the Scytha a whopping 42.5 tons of pod space. Fast enough to bring its weapons into optimum range, the design is highly popular among the Falcons, who rarely share it with others.[2][6][7]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Prime Scytha configuration is a fearsome beast whose nose is packed with a mammoth UAC/20, ER large laser, and ER small laser, supported by twin ER large lasers mounted under each wing. Paired aft-mounted ER medium lasers discourage pursuit, while six additional double heat sinks fight to keep the lasers firing and the meager two tons of autocannon reloads from cooking off.[2][6][7]
Alternate Configurations[edit]
- Alternate Configuration A
- A missile boat adaptable for short and long ranges, the A configuration is built around its Narc missile beacon in its nose, with an LRM-20 launcher mounted beside it. Each wing carries an additional LRM-20, an SRM-6, and an ER large laser, with a single Streak SRM-6 launcher mounted aft. Four added double heat sinks fight to prevent the single ton each of Narc, Streak, SRM and three tons of LRM reloads from exploding before it must withdraw to rearm. BV (1.0) = 2,892[2][8], BV (2.0) = 3,134[4][9]
- Alternate Configuration B
- Mounting five large pulse lasers, two in each wing and one in the nose, the Scytha B is an effective space superiority and ground attack combatant. Defensively, the B configuration mounted an anti-missile system in its nose with two medium pulse lasers aft. With all lasers slaved to an advanced targeting computer, the B configuration excels at strafing runs, though the large volume of energy weapons proves an especially concerning danger to the single ton of anti-missile gun reloads. BV (1.0) = 3,113[2][10], BV (2.0) = 3.517[4], BV (2.0) = 3,479[11]
- Alternate Configuration C
- A ranged combat configuration, the Scytha C mounts a Gauss rifle and ER PPC underslung on each wing, support by twin nose-mounted medium pulse lasers. A single ER small laser defends the aft of the craft, while two tons of Gauss rifle reloads allows the C to keep its heat in check, at least in the early stages of an engagement. BV (1.0) = 3,379[2][12], BV (2.0) = 3,498[4][13]
- Alternate Configuration D
- The D configuration harks back to the Prime's main autocannon backed by lasers, but Scytha D mounts a low-heat Gauss rifle and twin ER medium lasers in its nose instead, supported by an advanced heavy large laser and ER large laser in each wing, with a single ER small laser guarding the rear. Eight additional double heat sinks help keep the heat mostly in check, at least before the four tons of Gauss reloads are expended. BV (1.0) = 2,883[2], BV (2.0) = 3,276[4][14]
- Alternate Configuration E
- Introduced during the Jihad, this configuration is equipped with an active probe and ECM suite to disrupt enemy electronic systems. The fighter carries an ER PPC in the nose, backed up by two ER medium lasers, and each wing mounts a single HAG/30. To make room for this equipment, the craft only carries 20 double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 3,553[15]
- Alternate Configuration F
- This Dark Age configuration carries two improved heavy large lasers in the nose, supported by a UAC/20 and Streak SRM-6. The lasers and autocannon are tied into a targeting computer, and a Watchdog CEWS disrupts enemy communications and targeting systems. BV (2.0) = 3,223[16]
- Alternate Configuration X
- The Scytha X was also introduced in the Jihad. It's equipped with an experimental Watchdog CEWS, as well as five improved heavy large lasers: Two in each wing and one in the nose. Though it mounts 30 double heat sinks, it also carries a coolant pod for emergency cooldowns. BV (2.0) = 2,926[17]
Variants[edit]
- Scytha-XR
- This experimental version was created by Clan Snow Raven. Apparently created in a refit facility on Quatre Belle, the Scytha-XR trades its OmniFighter status for a new fixed weapon load. The nose carries a RAC/5 and large pulse laser while each wing carries an improved heavy large laser. To discourage pursuit, each Scytha-XR carries a pair of ER medium lasers firing to the rear. This refit can hang in combat longer since it mounts 26 double heat sinks and is protected by more than 20 tons of ferro-lamellor armor. BV (2.0) = 3,213[18]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Scytha-XR variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[18]
Gallery[edit]
Original Scytha from TRO:3055
Reissued Scytha from TRO:3055 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Scytha
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, pp. 192-193, "Scytha OmniFighter Profile and BV listing"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 163
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Master Unit List: Battle Values, p. 185
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 359
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Technical Readout: 3055, pp. 164-165, "Scytha Fighter Profile"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Technical Readout: 3055 Revised, pp. 144-145, "Scytha OmniFighter Profile"
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 164
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 360
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 165
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 361
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 166
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 362
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 363
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 364
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 214
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 365
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Clans, p. 12