Shamash
Shamash Reconnaissance Vehicle | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | York Vehicle Y2 Facility[1] |
Mission | Reconnaisance/Spotter |
Type | Hover |
Cost | 223,301 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 11 |
Armor | Compound JX2 Ferro-Fibrous |
Engine | Fusion 60 |
Speed | 216 km/h |
Crew | 1 |
Communications System | Consolidated Type 2M |
Armament | |
BV (1.0) | 408[2] 406[3] |
BV (2.0) | 504[1][4] |
Description
The Shamash Reconnaissance Vehicle began production by Clan Blood Spirit in the late 29th century following the declining fortunes of that Clan as a cheaper replacement for the Asshur. The Shamash is faster and cheaper, weighing in at almost half of the Asshur, while the 60-rated fusion engine can propel it up to 216 km/h. Interestingly, the small size of the Shamash was also an advantage as it requires only one crew member to operate. This enables a quick response time, but, perhaps more importantly, this allows the Shamash's pilot to claim solo glory in the same manner as a MechWarrior.[1]
Armament
The Shamash carries four Series 1 ER Small Lasers, some of the smallest weapons available to the Clans at the time. Nonetheless, the concentrated firepower of all four is still threatening to a BattleMech. These lasers are also mounted in a turret, giving them the maximum possible field of fire.[1]
Variants
- Flamer - This variant of the Shamash was produced during the Jihad and was equipped with Advanced Technology weaponry. Removing the lasers, the vehicle adds a pair of Extended Range Flamers mounted in its turret. BV (2.0) = 228[5]
- Interdictor - This variant carries an ECM Suite and an ER Medium Laser. It was developed by Clan Ghost Bear during the Jihad.[6] BV (2.0) = 520[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 34-35, "Shamash Profile"
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 110
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 15
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 55
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 56
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 134