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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Sling. | + | |image=Sling.png |
| − | |name=Sling | + | |name=''Sling'' |
|manufacturer=[[Mountain Wolf BattleMechs]] | |manufacturer=[[Mountain Wolf BattleMechs]] | ||
|model=SL-1G | |model=SL-1G | ||
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|production year=2766 | |production year=2766 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2967/ MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2967/ MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | |cost=3,202,083<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike''</ref> | + | |cost=3,202,083 [[C-bill]]s<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike''</ref> |
| + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=25 | |mass=25 | ||
| − | |chassis=Telstar Model 7W [[ | + | |chassis=[[Telstar Model 7W]] [[endo steel]] |
| − | |armor=Star Shield Light | + | |armor= [[Star Shield Light Ferro-Fibrous]] |
|engine=[[GM 175 XL]] | |engine=[[GM 175 XL]] | ||
| + | |comsys=[[TharHes Kr-A P/comm]] | ||
| + | |T&T=[[RCA Instatrac XI]] with [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] | ||
| + | |heat sinks=10 [[single heat sink]]s | ||
|speed=119 | |speed=119 | ||
| − | |jumpjets=Lexington Heavy Lifters | + | |jumpjets=[[Lexington Heavy Lifters]] |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *3x [[LRM-5]]s | + | * 3x [[LRM-5]]s |
| − | *1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] | + | * 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] |
|BV (2.0)=578<ref name=HOP161-162>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 161-162</ref> | |BV (2.0)=578<ref name=HOP161-162>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 161-162</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Although only a prototype at the outbreak of the [[Amaris Coup]], the '''''Sling''''' still managed to make its way into the hands of the [[Star League Defense Force]]s in the fight to retake [[Terra]] - and in turn, several of the machines accompanied [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] on the [[Exodus]], finding a place among the nascent forces of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] during [[Operation Klondike|Operation KLONDIKE]].<ref name=HOP161-162/> | + | Although only a prototype at the outbreak of the [[Amaris Coup]] in [[Introduction Year::2766]], the '''''Sling''''' still managed to make its way into the hands of the [[Star League Defense Force]]s in the fight to retake [[Terra]] - and in turn, several of the machines accompanied [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] on the [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus]], finding a place among the nascent forces of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] during [[Operation Klondike|Operation KLONDIKE]].<ref name=HOP161-162/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Meant mostly as a high-speed fire support unit, the minimally-armored ''Sling'' was meant to remain out of the way of enemy fire | + | Meant mostly as a high-speed fire support unit, the minimally-armored ''Sling'' was meant to remain out of the way of enemy fire utilizing its [[GM 175 XL|GM 175]] [[XL engine]] and provide fire-support by saturating the target area with its three [[LRM-5]]s. The standard SLDF procedure was for ''Slings'' to only carry [[Thunder LRM|Thunder munitions]], but pilots assigned to the machines frequently ignored this standard in order to carry at least one ton of standard munitions. The ''Sling'' also carried a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] spotting laser, meaning the 'Mech could serve double duty as a harasser and an artillery spotter.<ref name=HOP161-162/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;SL-1H : Meant as a more traditional skirmish unit, the SL-1H replaced all three | + | *; SL-1H : Meant as a more traditional skirmish unit, the SL-1H replaced all three [[LRM-5]] launchers with a pair of standard [[medium laser]]s and a single [[medium pulse laser]], which allowed for an increase in both the number of [[single heat sink]]s to 12 and the armor protection to five tons due to removed ammunition supplies. The 1H still kept the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser, allowing it to still serve as an artillery spotter. BV (1.0) = ???, BV (2.0) = 731<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 23</ref> |
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Sling'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Sling Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Cramped Cockpit]] | ||
==Related 'Mechs== | ==Related 'Mechs== | ||
| − | *''[[Mist Lynx]]'' - Clan Smoke Jaguar used the base chassis of the ''Sling'' as the starting point for the development of | + | * ''[[Mist Lynx]]'' - [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] used the base chassis of the ''Sling'' as the starting point for the development of this [[OmniMech]].<ref name=HOP161-162/><ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 76</ref> |
| − | *''[[Duan Gung]]'' - The Capellan Confederation used the ''Sling'' as the basis for their new light fire support 'Mech. <ref name=TRO3060/> | + | |
| + | * ''[[Duan Gung]]'' - The [[Capellan Confederation]] used the ''Sling'' as the basis for their new [[BattleMech#Light|light]] fire support 'Mech. <ref name=TRO3060/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Sling Pilots]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] | ||
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| Sling | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mountain Wolf BattleMechs |
| Production Year | 2766[1] |
| Model | SL-1G |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 3,202,083 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Telstar Model 7W endo steel |
| Armor | Star Shield Light Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | GM 175 XL |
| Communications System | TharHes Kr-A P/comm |
| Targeting Tracking System | RCA Instatrac XI with TAG |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single heat sinks |
| Speed | 119 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Lexington Heavy Lifters |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 578[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Although only a prototype at the outbreak of the Amaris Coup in 2766, the Sling still managed to make its way into the hands of the Star League Defense Forces in the fight to retake Terra - and in turn, several of the machines accompanied Aleksandr Kerensky on the Exodus, finding a place among the nascent forces of Clan Smoke Jaguar during Operation KLONDIKE.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Meant mostly as a high-speed fire support unit, the minimally-armored Sling was meant to remain out of the way of enemy fire utilizing its GM 175 XL engine and provide fire-support by saturating the target area with its three LRM-5s. The standard SLDF procedure was for Slings to only carry Thunder munitions, but pilots assigned to the machines frequently ignored this standard in order to carry at least one ton of standard munitions. The Sling also carried a TAG spotting laser, meaning the 'Mech could serve double duty as a harasser and an artillery spotter.[3]
Variants[edit]
- SL-1H
- Meant as a more traditional skirmish unit, the SL-1H replaced all three LRM-5 launchers with a pair of standard medium lasers and a single medium pulse laser, which allowed for an increase in both the number of single heat sinks to 12 and the armor protection to five tons due to removed ammunition supplies. The 1H still kept the TAG laser, allowing it to still serve as an artillery spotter. BV (1.0) = ???, BV (2.0) = 731[4]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Sling has the following Design Quirk:[5]
Related 'Mechs[edit]
- Mist Lynx - Clan Smoke Jaguar used the base chassis of the Sling as the starting point for the development of this OmniMech.[3][6]
- Duan Gung - The Capellan Confederation used the Sling as the basis for their new light fire support 'Mech. [6]