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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the BattleMech design|its predecessor design and other uses|Stalker|Stalker (disambiguation)}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image= Stalker II.jpg |image= Stalker II.jpg − |name= ''Stalker II'' + |name= Stalker II |manufacturer= [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] |manufacturer= [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] |production year=3137 |production year=3137 − |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6515/stalker-ii-stk-9a MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=STK-9A |model=STK-9A |introduced= |introduced= + |class=Assault |cost= |cost= − |mass=85 + |mass=85 Tons − |Tech Base=Inner Sphere+ |chassis=[[Endo Steel|Irian Chassis Class 38 Endo Steel]] − |mech type=BattleMech+ |armor=Riese-[[Hardened Armor|675 Hardened]] with [[CASE II]] − |chassis=[[Irian Chassis Class 38 Endo Steel]] − |armor=[[Riese-675 Hardened]] with [[CASE II]] |engine=[[Strand 255]] |engine=[[Strand 255]] − |comsys=[[Irian E.A.R.]] + |comsys=Irian E.A.R. − |T&T=[[Wasat Aggressor]] with [[Advanced Targeting Computer]] + |T&T=Wasat Aggressor with Advanced Targeting Computer |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] − |speed=43 + |speed=43 kph |speed with MASC= |speed with MASC= |speed with TSM= |speed with TSM= |jumpjets= |jumpjets= − |armament= <span></span> + |armament= 2 x [[ELRM-10|ELRM 10s]] <br/> 8 x [[Medium Lasers]] − * 2x [[ELRM-10]] − * 8x [[Medium Laser]] |BV (1.0)= |BV (1.0)= − |BV (2.0)=2,261<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39, 90 Stalker II - BV2</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 259</ref> + |BV (2.0)=2,261<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39, 90 Stalker II - BV2</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Based on the original [[Star League]]-era [[BattleMech]], the '''''Stalker II''''' is a complete top-to-bottom redesign that takes advantage of technological advancements gained since the last era of open warfare ended. Its conception was propelled by the events of [[Gray Monday]] in [[3132]]. Irian engineers on [[Shiro III]] reviewed records of the classic ''[[Stalker]]'' over its service life and focused their efforts on taking the best of those qualities for their new design. + Based on the original [[Star League era]] BattleMech, the '''''Stalker II''''' is a complete top to bottom redesign taking advantage new technological advanced that had been achieved since gained since last era of open war had ended. Its conception propelled by the events of Gray Monday in [[3132]], Irian engineers on [[Shiro III]] reviewed records of the classic ''Stalker'' over its service life and focus their efforts to take the best of those qualities for their redesign efforts. − These efforts resulted in the ''Stalker II'', giving troops an incredibly durable assault 'Mech that is able to withstand horrific amounts of punishment. First deployed by the armed forces of the [[Duchy of Andurien]] in [[3137]], the ''Stalker II'' was deployed in all of its major commands. The 'Mech first saw action during the [[Oriente Protectorate|Duchy of Oriente's]] invasion of Andurien. Shortly after the conflict, Irian began selling the ''Stalker II'' to Andurien allies as a means of drumming up needed cash for the Duchy. Sales of the design would see the 'Mech deployed with various combat units within the [[Capellan Confederation]] and the now-defunct [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]]. + These efforts resulted in the ''Stalker II'', giving troops an incredible durable Assault Mech, able within stand incredible amounts of punishment. First deployed by the armed forces of [[Duchy of Andurien]] in [[3137]], the ''Stalker II'' was deployed among all of its regimental units. 'Mech saw action first during the [[Oriente Protectorate|Duchy of Oriente's]] invasion of the Duchy. Shortly after the conflict, the Irian began selling ''Stalker II'' to Andurien allies as means drum up needed cash for the Duchy. Sales of the design would see the 'Mech deployed various combat units within [[Capellan Confederation]] and defunct [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]]. − The ''Stalker II'' made a name for itself during the Commonwealth's last days, fighting against [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] and [[Clan Wolf]] forces. In the fighting on [[Rexburg]], two ''Stalker II''s from the [[13th Atrean Dragoons|Thirteenth Atrean Dragoons]] engaged in a Clan trial to buy time for the rest of their company to withdraw from the battlefield. Each ''Stalker II'' engaged an entire [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] of light 'Mechs and [[combat vehicle]]s. The trial by combat ended when one of the ''Stalker II''s fell to its foes and the other defeated its opponents, even though the pilot eventually succumbed to [[neurohelmet]] feedback effects.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39 Stalker II - Background</ref> + The ''Stalker II'' would soon make a name for itself during the Commonwealth's last days fighting against the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] & [[Clan Wolf]] forces. In the fighting of [[Rexburg]], two Stalker IIs from the [[13th Atrean Dragoons|Thirteenth Atrean Dragoons]] would engage Clan Trial buy time for the rest of their company to withdraw from the battlefield. Each ''Stalker II'' would engage with a single [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] of Light 'Mechs & Combat Vehicles. The Trial by Combat would end both machines hold their owns until one fell near the end and other defeating its opponents with piloting dying from neurohelment feedbacks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39 Stalker II - Background</ref> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament and Capacities== − Designed to take great deal of punishment, the ''Stalker II's'' armor protection consists of twenty-seven tons of Riese-675 [[Hardened Armor]] with [[CASE II]]. The ''Stalker II'' is powered by a [[Strand rated-255]] [[fusion engine]], the very same model used to power its ancient brethren over the centuries. The old power plant proved unable to overcome the weight of new heavy armor and causes the 'Mech's maximum speed to be slowed down to only 43 km/h. Adding to these protected aspects of the design, the [[Torso-Mounted Cockpit|cockpit]] has been moved to the torso, while a [[Compact Gyro]] is installed to make room for it. + Designed to take great deal of punishment, the Stalker II's armor protection consists of 27 tons of Riese-675 Hardened Armor with additional of CASE II. The Stalker II is powered by a Strand rated-255 Fusion Engine, very same model used to power its ancient brethren over the centuries. The old power plant would prove unable overcome the weight of new heavy armor and would slow the 'Mech down to only 43 kph. Adding to these protected aspects of the design, the [[Torso-Mounted Cockpit|cockpit]] has been moved to the torso, while a [[Compact Gyro]] is installed to make room for it. − One of the aspects that contributed to the original ''Stalker's'' success was variants that used Star League-era fire control systems. In order to recapture this particular aspect of the old design, the ''Stalker II'' was fitted with a modern [[Targeting Computer]] that ties into its eight [[Medium_laser#Magna_Mk_II|Magna Mk. II]] [[medium lasers]]. For its long-range firepower, the 'Mech relies on two [[Irian Weapon Works]] [[ELRM-10|10-Tubed Extended-Range LRM]] Launchers with four tons of ammunition tied to them.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 38-39, 90 Stalker II - Stats</ref> + One of the aspects that contributed to the original ''Stalker's'' success was variants which had been using Star League era fire control systems. In order to recapture this particular aspect of the old design, the ''Stalker II'' was fitted with a modern [[Targeting Computer]] which ties into its eight Magna Mk. II Medium Lasers. For its long-range firepower, the 'Mech relies on two Irian Weapon Works 10-Tubed Extended-Range LRM Launchers with four tons of ammunition tied into them.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 38-39, 90 Stalker II - Stats</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The Stalker II has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39, Stalker II - Stats</ref> − * [[Combat Computer]] − * [[No/Minimal Arms]] − * [[Protected Actuators]] ==Related Designs== ==Related Designs== − * ''[[Stalker]]'' - The ''Stalker II'' is a Dark Age upgrade of the Star League era-''Stalker''. + *''[[Stalker]]'' + ==Notes== + The Stalker II has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39, Stalker II - Stats</ref> + *[[Combat Computer]] + *[[No/Minimal Arms]] + *[[Protected Actuators]] ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> + ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Master Unit List]]''+ *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] Line 64:
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image= Stalker II.jpg | |image= Stalker II.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name= Stalker II |
|manufacturer= [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] | |manufacturer= [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] | ||
|production year=3137 | |production year=3137 | ||
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|model=STK-9A | |model=STK-9A | ||
|introduced= | |introduced= | ||
| + | |class=Assault | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
| − | |mass=85 | + | |mass=85 Tons |
| − | + | |chassis=[[Endo Steel|Irian Chassis Class 38 Endo Steel]] | |
| − | + | |armor=Riese-[[Hardened Armor|675 Hardened]] with [[CASE II]] | |
| − | |chassis=[[Irian Chassis Class 38 Endo Steel]] | ||
| − | |armor=[[ | ||
|engine=[[Strand 255]] | |engine=[[Strand 255]] | ||
| − | |comsys= | + | |comsys=Irian E.A.R. |
| − | |T&T= | + | |T&T=Wasat Aggressor with Advanced Targeting Computer |
|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | ||
| − | |speed=43 | + | |speed=43 kph |
|speed with MASC= | |speed with MASC= | ||
|speed with TSM= | |speed with TSM= | ||
|jumpjets= | |jumpjets= | ||
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= 2 x [[ELRM-10|ELRM 10s]] <br/> 8 x [[Medium Lasers]] |
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|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=2,261<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39, 90 Stalker II - BV2 | + | |BV (2.0)=2,261<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39, 90 Stalker II - BV2</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Based on the original [[Star League]] | + | Based on the original [[Star League era]] BattleMech, the '''''Stalker II''''' is a complete top to bottom redesign taking advantage new technological advanced that had been achieved since gained since last era of open war had ended. Its conception propelled by the events of Gray Monday in [[3132]], Irian engineers on [[Shiro III]] reviewed records of the classic ''Stalker'' over its service life and focus their efforts to take the best of those qualities for their redesign efforts. |
| − | These efforts resulted in the ''Stalker II'', giving troops an | + | These efforts resulted in the ''Stalker II'', giving troops an incredible durable Assault Mech, able within stand incredible amounts of punishment. First deployed by the armed forces of [[Duchy of Andurien]] in [[3137]], the ''Stalker II'' was deployed among all of its regimental units. 'Mech saw action first during the [[Oriente Protectorate|Duchy of Oriente's]] invasion of the Duchy. Shortly after the conflict, the Irian began selling ''Stalker II'' to Andurien allies as means drum up needed cash for the Duchy. Sales of the design would see the 'Mech deployed various combat units within [[Capellan Confederation]] and defunct [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]]. |
| − | The ''Stalker II'' | + | The ''Stalker II'' would soon make a name for itself during the Commonwealth's last days fighting against the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] & [[Clan Wolf]] forces. In the fighting of [[Rexburg]], two Stalker IIs from the [[13th Atrean Dragoons|Thirteenth Atrean Dragoons]] would engage Clan Trial buy time for the rest of their company to withdraw from the battlefield. Each ''Stalker II'' would engage with a single [[Nova (unit)|Nova]] of Light 'Mechs & Combat Vehicles. The Trial by Combat would end both machines hold their owns until one fell near the end and other defeating its opponents with piloting dying from neurohelment feedbacks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39 Stalker II - Background</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament and Capacities== |
| − | Designed to take great deal of punishment, the | + | Designed to take great deal of punishment, the Stalker II's armor protection consists of 27 tons of Riese-675 Hardened Armor with additional of CASE II. The Stalker II is powered by a Strand rated-255 Fusion Engine, very same model used to power its ancient brethren over the centuries. The old power plant would prove unable overcome the weight of new heavy armor and would slow the 'Mech down to only 43 kph. Adding to these protected aspects of the design, the [[Torso-Mounted Cockpit|cockpit]] has been moved to the torso, while a [[Compact Gyro]] is installed to make room for it. |
| − | One of the aspects that contributed to the original ''Stalker's'' success was variants | + | One of the aspects that contributed to the original ''Stalker's'' success was variants which had been using Star League era fire control systems. In order to recapture this particular aspect of the old design, the ''Stalker II'' was fitted with a modern [[Targeting Computer]] which ties into its eight Magna Mk. II Medium Lasers. For its long-range firepower, the 'Mech relies on two Irian Weapon Works 10-Tubed Extended-Range LRM Launchers with four tons of ammunition tied into them.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', pp. 38-39, 90 Stalker II - Stats</ref> |
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==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
| − | * ''[[Stalker]]'' | + | *''[[Stalker]]'' |
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | The Stalker II has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 39, Stalker II - Stats</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Combat Computer]] | ||
| + | *[[No/Minimal Arms]] | ||
| + | *[[Protected Actuators]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | |
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| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
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[[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]] | ||