Stalker
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[[Image: |191px|Stalker]]
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| Stalker | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Triad Technologies |
| Model | STK-3F |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 85 tons tons |
| Chassis | Titan H1 |
| Armor | Valiant Lamellor |
| Engine | Strand 255 |
| Speed | 54.0 kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | none |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,152 |
Contents
Description
The Stalker was first produced in 2594 as a heavy assault 'mech. The engineers and designers behind the Stalker built it to be a slow moving weapons platform that can handle combat at any range. The 'Mech is built with weapons with overlapping ranges of fire that allows it to increase the amount of damage it can deal to an enemy 'Mech as it closes ranges. The Stalker is also commonly used to penetrate enemy lines and enemy hard points relying on its thick armor to protect it as it pushes through the enemy’s line. In this role the Stalker is an exceptional 'Mech that only has to worry about enemy units attempting to surround it and damage its weak rear armor if one of its flanks are exposed during a penetration.
Armament
The Stalkers weapons assortment is built to increase damage as it closes range with its target. The Stalkers long range weapons are two Jackson B5c LRM 10 launchers. These provide the Stalker with its longest-range punch and allow it to also give indirect fire support when needed. As the ranges close the Stalker next brings its two Magna Mk III Large Lasers to bear on its target. For close ranges the Stalker carries four Magna Mk II Medium Lasers and finally two Thunderstroke SRM 6 launchers which allow it to take advantage of any weak spots in the enemy’s armor.
Variants
- STK-3H - The 3H variant of the Stalker is built with long-range combat in mind. The 'Mech removes the two Large Lasers and the LRM 15 launchers and replaces them with two LRM 20 launchers. This makes the 3H a powerful long range fire support 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 1,249
- STK-4N - A modification of the Stalker that looks to increase its heat efficiency the 4N model removes one of the LRM 10 launchers and adds six heat sinks to the design. These make the Stalker more heat efficient but also make the Stalker weaker when engaging an enemy at long range. BV (1.0) = 1,225
- STK-4P - The 4P is something of a compromise. The 'Mech removes one of the LRM 10 launchers but does not replace the weapon with any weapons because of structural weakness in some of the earlier models the Stalker had structural problems that required the removal of nearly ten tons of equipment. BV (1.0) = 1,126
- STK-5M - An upgrade using some Star League technology the 5M variant of the Stalker is modified with double heat sinks for greater heat efficiency and the Large Lasers have been removed. One has been upgraded with an ER Large Laser placed in the 'Mechs centerline and a Narc Missile Beacon has been added to allow the 'Mech to tag enemy units with homing beacons to allow friendly 'Mechs to easily target it for missile attacks. BV (1.0) = 1,316
- STK-5S - The 5S variant of the Stalker is modified with some Star League technology. The 'Mech has had its engine replaced with an XL Engine and the Large Lasers have been removed and replaced with two Large Pulse Lasers. Additionally for protection against ammunition explosions CASE has been added to both side torsos and an Anti-Missile System has been added for protection against missile attacks. BV (1.0) = 1,009
- STK-7D - The 7D Stalker is built on a standard chassis and engine for rugged durability and carries a primarily energy arsenal. Its two primary weapons are two ER PPCs. These give the 7D a striking distance out to just under seven hundred meters. The 'Mech is also armed with four Medium Pulse Lasers for close combat which are backed up by two Streak SRM 4 launchers to take advantage of any weak points in an enemy's armor. The lasers and ER PPCs are all linked to an advanced Targeting Computer giving the 7D extremely accurate fire. BV (1.0) = 1,533
- STK-8S - The 8S is built around a new Light Fusion Engine which frees up some tonnage for heavier weapons. The 8S is armed with two ER PPCs for long-range combat and as it closes with an enemy it can bring its new Heavy Gauss Rifle to bear at intermediate to short ranges. Finally for short range combat the 8S carries two Medium Pulse Lasers and two ER Medium Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,583