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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Spector.jpg | + | |image= Spector RGilClan v28.jpg |
| − | |name=Spector | + | |name=''Spector'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.]]<ref name=TRO:3058U | + | |manufacturer= [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.]]<ref name=TRSWp46f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 46–47: "SPR-5F Spector"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U --> |
| − | |model=SPR-5F | + | |model=SPR-5F<ref name=TRSWp46f /> |
| − | |production year= | + | |production year=2640 |
| − | + | |cost= 6,136,718 [[C-bill]]s | |
| − | |cost= 6,136,718 C- | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=35 | |mass=35 | ||
| − | |chassis=Norse XT-Light Type AE | + | |chassis=[[Norse XT-Light Type AE (Endo)]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> --> |
| − | |armor=Starshield Light | + | |armor=[[Starshield Light]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[Magna 245 XL]] | + | |engine=[[Magna 245 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[AR-12 Sheathed Directional Beacon | + | |comsys=[[AR-12 Sheathed Directional Beacon with Norse Guardian ECM Suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[DLK Type Phased Array Sensor System]] | + | |T&T=[[DLK Type Phased Array Sensor System]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=11 [[Double | + | |heat sinks=11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> --> |
| − | |speed=118 | + | |speed=118 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> --> |
| − | |jumpjets=[[HildCo Model 11c]] | + | |jumpjets=[[HildCo Model 11c]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[ | + | * 1x [[large laser]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[medium laser]] |
| − | *1x [[ | + | * 1x [[small laser]] |
| − | *1x [[ECM | + | * 1x [[Guardian ECM suite]] |
|BV (1.0)=1,141<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 206-207, "Spector Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 168</ref> | |BV (1.0)=1,141<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 206-207, "Spector Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 168</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,183<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 227</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=1,183<ref name=TRSWp46f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 227</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Spector''''' was originally designed by [[Norse | + | The '''''Spector''''' was originally designed by [[Norse Technologies]] to be a lighter version of the ''[[Exterminator]]'' [[BattleMech]], made to hunt down [[BattleMech#Light|light]] command 'Mechs. The first ''Spector'' rolled off the assembly line on June 6th, [[Introduction Year::2639]]<ref name=TRO:3058/>, and following extensive testing the [[SLDF]] ordered 600 units, the first run of which were delivered in April of [[2640]]. The Star League's enthusiasm for the ''Spector'' is due to the BattleMechs stealth capabilities, combining both [[Chameleon Light Polarization Shield]] and a [[Null-Signature system]]. All ''Spectors'', and all reports on them, were believed lost with the fall of the [[Star League]] until [[3048]], when rumors spread that the [[mercenary unit]]s [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] and [[Storm's Metal Thunder]] were fielding ''Spectors'', presumably recovered from an ancient cache, although neither admitted to fielding vintage Star League era 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 102, "Spector"</ref> |
| − | The ''Spector'' was originally designed to use the advanced Null Signature | + | In [[3076]], the mercenary group [[Chaos Irregulars (Mercenary Command)]] fielded a lone and original ''Spector''.<ref>''Chaos Formed'' ''Endgame at Engadine''</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | The ''Spector'' was originally designed to use the advanced Null-Signature system, able to hide the 'Mech's radar and heat signatures, and Chameleon Light Polarization Shield, capable of obscuring the BattleMech's appearance. However, these technologies were lost during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] and have not yet been replicated. The current incarnation of the ''Spector'', SPR-5F, does not carry a Null Signature System nor the Chameleon LPS because of this.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Even without its advanced stealth capabilities, the ''Spector'' that [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] reintroduced in [[Reintroduction Year::3053]] is an impressive light 'Mech. The ''Spector'' has a weight saving Magna 245 [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 118.8 km/h | + | Even without its advanced stealth capabilities, the ''Spector'' that [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] reintroduced in [[Reintroduction Year::3053]] is an impressive light 'Mech. The ''Spector'' has is built on a weight saving [[Norse XT-Light Type AE]] [[endo steel]] chassis, powered by a [[Magna 245]] [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 118.8 km/h, while seven [[HildCo Model 11c]] [[jump jet]]s give it a jump ranged of 210 meters. Protection from enemy fire is provided by seven and a half tons of [[Starshield Light]] [[standard armor]], while a [[Guardian ECM suite]] allows it to defend itself against advanced enemy targeting and range finding equipment.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/> |
| − | The ''Spector'' carries a | + | The ''Spector'' carries a [[Nightwind (Large Laser)|Nightwind]] [[large laser]] as its primary weapon, backed up by a pair of [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]]s and a single [[Defiance B4S]] [[small laser]] for close combat. While most consider this a light weapons payload for a 35 ton 'Mech, the ''Spector''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s superior mobility and mission profile do not require a very heavy weapons payload.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;SPR-4F : This variant carries a [[ECM]] | + | *; SPR-4F : This variant carries a [[Guardian ECM suite]], one [[large laser]] in the right arm and two [[medium laser]]s in the left. More importantly, the SPR-4F is extremely stealthy, mounting both a [[Chameleon LPS]] and a [[Null-Signature system]]. BV (2.0) = 1,224<ref>''Master Unit List''</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | *; SPR-5S : At the urging of then-Archon [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]], Norse-Storm opened up talks with [[Shengli Arms]] to secure [[stealth armor]] for the light 'Mech. Though the deal did not work out exactly as they had hoped, they managed to acquire some amount and equip this variant with it. Space constraints force the consolidation of the [[medium laser]]s into one [[medium pulse laser]].<ref name=TRSWp46f /> BV (1.0) = 967<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 169</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,166<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 229</ref> | ||
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| + | *; SPR-ST : A more radical variant removes the [[jump jet]]s and mounts an [[ER large laser]] and twin [[ER medium laser]]s using the freed space. It retains the [[stealth armor]] and [[Guardian ECM suite]], but also adds a [[targeting computer]] to make the lasers more accurate. [[MASC]] enables the ST to move in bursts up to 151 km/h.<ref name=TRSWp46f /> BV (1.0) = 1,044<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 170 </ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,522<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 230</ref> | ||
| − | *;SPR- | + | *; SPR-6F: Eschewing subterfuge and stealth, the 6F is a headhunter meant to counter [[Clan]] warriors with advanced engineering. With [[reflective armor]] mounted over an [[endo-steel chassis]], the 6F remains highly mobile while also being well protected from advanced laser technology. Speaking of lasers, the weapon complement of the 6F is composed exclusively of laser weapons, all linked to a [[targeting computer]]. The 'Mech's primary weapon is a [[Medium VSP Laser]] mounted in the right arm, while a pair of clan-specced [[Improved Heavy Medium Lasers]] are in a gauntlet on the left arm. A standard [[ER Small Laser]] rounds up the complement on top of the pilot's cockpit. BV (2.0) = 1,476<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28'', p.13</ref> |
| − | + | ==Design Quirks== | |
| + | The ''Spector'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Spector Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]] | ||
| + | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Spector_MACp21.png|Original SPR-5F ''Spector'' from ''[[McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)|McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]'' | |
| − | + | Spector.jpg|''Spector'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | |
| + | Spector RGilClan v28.jpg|''Spector'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28|RG:ilClan vol. 28]]'' | ||
| + | CCG Arsenal Spector.jpg|SPR-5F ''Spector'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Endgame at Engadine]]'' (short story) |
| − | *''[[McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | + | * ''[[McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:ComStar BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category:SLDF | + | [[Category:SLDF Royal BattleMechs]] |
Latest revision as of 16:21, 22 March 2024
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| Spector | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.[1] |
| Production Year | 2640 |
| Model | SPR-5F[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 6,136,718 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Norse XT-Light Type AE (Endo) |
| Armor | Starshield Light |
| Engine | Magna 245 XL |
| Communications System | AR-12 Sheathed Directional Beacon with Norse Guardian ECM Suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | DLK Type Phased Array Sensor System |
| Heat Sinks | 11 double |
| Speed | 118 km/h |
| Jump Jets | HildCo Model 11c |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,141[2][3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,183[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Spector was originally designed by Norse Technologies to be a lighter version of the Exterminator BattleMech, made to hunt down light command 'Mechs. The first Spector rolled off the assembly line on June 6th, 2639[5], and following extensive testing the SLDF ordered 600 units, the first run of which were delivered in April of 2640. The Star League's enthusiasm for the Spector is due to the BattleMechs stealth capabilities, combining both Chameleon Light Polarization Shield and a Null-Signature system. All Spectors, and all reports on them, were believed lost with the fall of the Star League until 3048, when rumors spread that the mercenary units McCarron's Armored Cavalry and Storm's Metal Thunder were fielding Spectors, presumably recovered from an ancient cache, although neither admitted to fielding vintage Star League era 'Mechs.[2][5]
In 3076, the mercenary group Chaos Irregulars (Mercenary Command) fielded a lone and original Spector.[6]
The Spector was originally designed to use the advanced Null-Signature system, able to hide the 'Mech's radar and heat signatures, and Chameleon Light Polarization Shield, capable of obscuring the BattleMech's appearance. However, these technologies were lost during the Succession Wars and have not yet been replicated. The current incarnation of the Spector, SPR-5F, does not carry a Null Signature System nor the Chameleon LPS because of this.[2][5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Even without its advanced stealth capabilities, the Spector that Norse-Storm BattleMechs reintroduced in 3053 is an impressive light 'Mech. The Spector has is built on a weight saving Norse XT-Light Type AE endo steel chassis, powered by a Magna 245 XL engine that gives it a top speed of 118.8 km/h, while seven HildCo Model 11c jump jets give it a jump ranged of 210 meters. Protection from enemy fire is provided by seven and a half tons of Starshield Light standard armor, while a Guardian ECM suite allows it to defend itself against advanced enemy targeting and range finding equipment.[2][5]
The Spector carries a Nightwind large laser as its primary weapon, backed up by a pair of Defiance B3M medium lasers and a single Defiance B4S small laser for close combat. While most consider this a light weapons payload for a 35 ton 'Mech, the Spector's superior mobility and mission profile do not require a very heavy weapons payload.[2][5]
Variants[edit]
- SPR-4F
- This variant carries a Guardian ECM suite, one large laser in the right arm and two medium lasers in the left. More importantly, the SPR-4F is extremely stealthy, mounting both a Chameleon LPS and a Null-Signature system. BV (2.0) = 1,224[7]
- SPR-5S
- At the urging of then-Archon Katherine Steiner-Davion, Norse-Storm opened up talks with Shengli Arms to secure stealth armor for the light 'Mech. Though the deal did not work out exactly as they had hoped, they managed to acquire some amount and equip this variant with it. Space constraints force the consolidation of the medium lasers into one medium pulse laser.[1] BV (1.0) = 967[8], BV (2.0) = 1,166[9]
- SPR-ST
- A more radical variant removes the jump jets and mounts an ER large laser and twin ER medium lasers using the freed space. It retains the stealth armor and Guardian ECM suite, but also adds a targeting computer to make the lasers more accurate. MASC enables the ST to move in bursts up to 151 km/h.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,044[10], BV (2.0) = 1,522[11]
- SPR-6F
- Eschewing subterfuge and stealth, the 6F is a headhunter meant to counter Clan warriors with advanced engineering. With reflective armor mounted over an endo-steel chassis, the 6F remains highly mobile while also being well protected from advanced laser technology. Speaking of lasers, the weapon complement of the 6F is composed exclusively of laser weapons, all linked to a targeting computer. The 'Mech's primary weapon is a Medium VSP Laser mounted in the right arm, while a pair of clan-specced Improved Heavy Medium Lasers are in a gauntlet on the left arm. A standard ER Small Laser rounds up the complement on top of the pilot's cockpit. BV (2.0) = 1,476[12]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Spector has the following Design Quirks:[13]
Gallery[edit]
Original SPR-5F Spector from McCarron's Armored Cavalry
Spector from TRO:3058
Spector from RG:ilClan vol. 28
SPR-5F Spector in combat from CCG
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 46–47: "SPR-5F Spector"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 206-207, "Spector Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 168
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 227
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 102, "Spector"
- ↑ Chaos Formed Endgame at Engadine
- ↑ Master Unit List
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 169
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 229
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 170
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 230
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28, p.13
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Spector Entry.