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|image=Sentry.jpg
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|image = Sentry.jpg
|name=Sentry
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|name = ''Sentry''
|manufacturer=Robinson Standard BattleWorks
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|manufacturer = [[Robinson Standard BattleWorks]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 86–87: "Sentry Profile"</ref>
|model=SNT-04
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|model = SNT-04
|class=Medium
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|production year = 3056
|mass=40
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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2866/sentry-snt-04/ MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|chassis=Dorwinion hyperactive 3 [[Endo Steel]]
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|cost = 3,232,927 [[C-bill]]s
|armor=Starshield A with [[CASE]]
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|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|engine=Nissan 200
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|mech type = BattleMech
|speed=86.4
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|feet = Biped
|jumpjets=HildCo Model 12
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|mass = 40
|armament=
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|chassis = [[Dorwinion Hyperactive 3]] [[endo steel]]
*4x[[Machine Gun]]s
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|armor = [[Starshield A]] with [[CASE]]
*2x[[Small Pulse Laser]]s
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|engine = [[Nissan 200]]
*1x[[PPC]]
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|comsys = [[Achernar Electronics HICS-15]]
*1x[[Flamer]]
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|T&T = [[Federated Hunter Type 3]]
|BV (1.0)=961
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|speed = 86.4
}}  
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|heat sinks =  10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]
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|jumpjets =[[HildCo Model 12]]
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|armament =  
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* 4x [[machine gun]]s
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* 2x [[small pulse laser]]s
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* 1x [[PPC]]
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* 1x [[flamer]]
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|BV (1.0) = 961<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 108</ref>
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|BV (2.0) = 1,069<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 125</ref>
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}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
Under pressure from the [[Draconis March|Draconis]] and [[Capellan March|Capellan]] marches for a more advanced 'Mech to defend the borders of the [[Federated Suns]]. The ''Sentry'' was developed to fill this need. The 'Mech is built on a light weight Dorwinion hyperactive 3 [[Endo Steel]] chassis. This chassis saves weight for the 'Mech to carry heavier weapons and equipment. The ''Sentry'' is powered by a Nissan 200 [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 86.4 km/h that is augmented by five HildCo Model 12 [[jump jet]]s that make it possible for the ''Sentry'' to jump up to one hundred and fifty meters. To compensate for its less then average mobility the ''Sentry'' has an impressive eight and a half tons of Starshield A armor that has been fitted with [[CASE]] to protect the 'Mech from an ammunition explosion.
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The '''''Sentry''''' was developed under pressure from the [[Draconis March|Draconis]] and [[Capellan March|Capellan]] marches for a more advanced 'Mech to defend the borders of the [[Federated Suns]]. <ref name=TRO:3060/>
  
==Armament==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Sentry'' has a diverse mix of weapons that allow it to carry out a wide variety of missions. For anti-Mech and vehicle combat the ''Sentry'' carries a Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon [[PPC]] and a pair of Magna 200P [[Small Pulse Laser]]s which can double as anti-infantry weapons. For anti-infantry and crowd control missions the Sentry has a quartet of Sperry Browning [[Machine Gun]]s and a Zippo [[Flamer]].
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The ''Sentry'' is built on a lightweight [[Dorwinion Hyperactive 3]] [[endo steel]] chassis, which allows the 'Mech to carry heavier weapons and equipment. A [[Nissan 200]] [[fusion engine]] that gives it a top speed of 86.4 km/h, augmented by five [[HildCo Model 12]] [[jump jet]]s that make it possible for the ''Sentry'' to jump up to 150 meters. To compensate for its average mobility, the ''Sentry'' has an impressive eight and a half tons of [[Starshield A]] [[standard armor]] that has been fitted with [[CASE]] to protect the 'Mech from an ammunition explosion.<ref name=TRO:3060/>
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The ''Sentry'' has a diverse mix of weapons that allow it to carry out a wide variety of missions. For anti-'Mech and vehicle combat the ''Sentry'' carries a [[Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon]] [[PPC]] and a pair of [[Magna 200P]] [[small pulse laser]]s which can double as anti-infantry weapons. For anti-infantry and crowd control missions, the ''Sentry'' has a quartet of [[Sperry Browning]] [[machine gun]]s and a [[Zippo]] [[flamer]].<ref name=TRO:3060/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
At the time of the writing of this article there are no known varaints of the ''Sentry''
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*; SNT-W5 : This variant, introduced during the [[Jihad]], uses [[Technology Rating|advanced technology]]. Major changes to allow more equipment include the introduction of a [[light fusion engine]] and a [[heavy-duty gyro]]. This new configuration allowed for a slight increase in the 'Mech's armor protection, with help from [[light ferro-fibrous]] armor. All of the 'Mech's original weaponry is removed and replaced, with the left arm now mounting a [[large variable speed pulse laser]] with a pair of [[Magshot]]s, while the right arm carries a pair of [[ER medium lasers]]. The left torso has retained its [[CASE]] protection to keep the 'Mech safe in the event of a Magshot ammunition explosion. BV (2.0) = 1,143<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 126: Jihad variant of the Sentry from PDF only Record Sheet</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Sentry'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=BTMp94>''BattleTech Manual'', p. 94: "BattleMech Quirk Table - Sentry"</ref>
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* [[Easy to Maintain]]
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* [[Easy to Pilot]]
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* [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]]
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* [[Ubiquitous]]
  
==References==
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==Related BattleMechs==
*[[Record Sheets: 3060]]
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* ''[[Watchman]]'' - Itself a variation on the classic ''[[Enforcer]]'' BattleMech, the ''Sentry'' was built around the same engine, armor, and jump jets as the ''Watchman''. To reduce cost, the ''Sentry'' is also armed with weapons systems easily found within the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=TRO:3060/>
*[[Technical Readout: 3060]]
 
  
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==Notes==
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Posten'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''PST-04'''.
  
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
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==Gallery==
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]]
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<gallery>
[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]]
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File:Sentry.jpg|Original ''Sentry'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''
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</gallery>
  
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==References==
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<references />
  
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
  
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:'Mechs]]
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[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:German renamed units]]

Latest revision as of 16:08, 22 March 2024

Sentry
Sentry
Production information
Manufacturer Robinson Standard BattleWorks[1]
Production Year 3056[2]
Model SNT-04
Class Medium
Cost 3,232,927 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 40 tons
Chassis Dorwinion Hyperactive 3 endo steel
Armor Starshield A with CASE
Engine Nissan 200
Communications System Achernar Electronics HICS-15
Targeting Tracking System Federated Hunter Type 3
Heat Sinks 10 double
Speed 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets HildCo Model 12
Armament
BV (1.0) 961[3][4]
BV (2.0) 1,069[1][5]


Description[edit]

The Sentry was developed under pressure from the Draconis and Capellan marches for a more advanced 'Mech to defend the borders of the Federated Suns. [1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Sentry is built on a lightweight Dorwinion Hyperactive 3 endo steel chassis, which allows the 'Mech to carry heavier weapons and equipment. A Nissan 200 fusion engine that gives it a top speed of 86.4 km/h, augmented by five HildCo Model 12 jump jets that make it possible for the Sentry to jump up to 150 meters. To compensate for its average mobility, the Sentry has an impressive eight and a half tons of Starshield A standard armor that has been fitted with CASE to protect the 'Mech from an ammunition explosion.[1]

The Sentry has a diverse mix of weapons that allow it to carry out a wide variety of missions. For anti-'Mech and vehicle combat the Sentry carries a Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon PPC and a pair of Magna 200P small pulse lasers which can double as anti-infantry weapons. For anti-infantry and crowd control missions, the Sentry has a quartet of Sperry Browning machine guns and a Zippo flamer.[1]

Variants[edit]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Sentry is subject to the following Design Quirks:[7]

Related BattleMechs[edit]

  • Watchman - Itself a variation on the classic Enforcer BattleMech, the Sentry was built around the same engine, armor, and jump jets as the Watchman. To reduce cost, the Sentry is also armed with weapons systems easily found within the Federated Suns.[1]

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Posten. The model code was accordingly changed to PST-04.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 86–87: "Sentry Profile"
  2. MUL online entry for Sentry
  3. Combat Operations, p. 127
  4. Record Sheets: 3060, p. 108
  5. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 125
  6. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 126: Jihad variant of the Sentry from PDF only Record Sheet
  7. BattleTech Manual, p. 94: "BattleMech Quirk Table - Sentry"

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