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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
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|image=MWDA Storm Raider.jpg
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| image = Storm Raider.jpg
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|name= Storm Raider
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| name = ''Storm Raider''
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|manufacturer= [[Defiance Industries]] <br/> [[Coventry Metal Works|Coventry Metals]]
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| manufacturer= [[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth'', p. 30-31, "''Storm Raider''"</ref>
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|model=
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| production year = 3106
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|class= Light
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| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6502/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|cost=  
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| model = STM-R3
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|mass= 35 tons
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| introduced =
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|chassis= MatherTech 750
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| class = Light<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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|armor= Lexington Ltd. Medium Grade
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| cost =5,658,660 [[C-bill]]s
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|engine= 210 [[GM]] [[XL fusion engine|XL Fusion]]
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| mass = 35
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|speed= 96
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|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]
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|speed with MASC= 130
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|mech type=BattleMech
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|jumpjets= None
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|feet=2
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|armament= [[Ultra AC/5]] <br/> [[Mace]]
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| chassis = [[MatherTech 750]] [[endo steel]]<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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|BV (1.0)=
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| armor = [[Lexington Ltd. Medium Grade]] with [[CASE]].<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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|BV (2.0)=
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| engine = [[GM 210 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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| speed = 97<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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|speed with MASC = 129<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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| comsys = [[Cyclops 12]]<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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| T&T = [[Cyclops 9]]<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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| heat sinks = 10 [[single heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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| armament =  
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* 1x [[Rotary AC/2]]<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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* 1x [[Mace]]<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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| BV (1.0) =
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| BV (2.0) = 791<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 301</ref>
 
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==Description==
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Designed by [[Defiance Industries]], the '''''Storm Raider''''' was intended to be an alternative to the ''[[Hollander]]'' [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [['Mech]]. Unfortunately for Defiance, the ''Storm Raider'' was 50 years too late for the market, and the various prototypes were poorly received - so poorly received, in fact, that Defiance licensed all of the designs to [[Coventry Metal Works]].<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
  
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==Description==
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Coventry Metal Works was manufacturing four different variants of the ''Storm Raider'' on [[Coventry]] by [[3145]], intended for use in urban defense roles or for small-scale surgical strikes, but the ''Storm Raider'' was a poor performer in both roles, outgunned by contemporaries and slower than most. Despite that, the ''Storm Raider'' proved an able fighter in the arenas at [[Solaris VII]], where it became a fan favorite.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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The ''Storm Raider'' was first designed by Defiance Industries of [[Hesperus II]], and produced by both Defiance and Coventry Metals in the late 3090s. The 'mech was designed as close quarter melee 'mech and premiered in [[Solaris|Solaris VII's]] arena matches. Its weapons configuration was modified on a customer by customer basis.  The design became a fan favorite after its appearances in arenas of Solaris.
 
  
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The 'Mech was later seen in action on the battlefield after the crash of the [[HPG|HPG Network]] of [[3132]].
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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The ''Storm Raider'' carried two weapons mounted using the [[Coventry Cast Off system]], a modular weapons system that allowed the weapons to be quickly replaced in the field and jettisoned in combat without posing a risk to the MechWarrior. The ''Storm Raider'' mounted a [[mace]] on the right arm and a [[Thor 40mm]] [[RAC/2]] on the left arm, fed by a single ton of ammunition in the left torso.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
  
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==Armament==
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Equipped with [[MASC]] and powered by a [[GM 210 XL]] [[extralight engine]], the ''Storm Raider'' could reach speeds of almost 130 km/h in brief bursts, and was protected by seven tons of [[Lexington Ltd. Medium Grade]] [[standard armor]] with [[CASE]] protecting the ammunition.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/>
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Armed with single left arm mounted Defiance Disintegrator Ultra AC/5, while its right arm permanently grasps its signature Mace.
 
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*; STM-R1 : The -R1 stripped out the [[MASC]] and [[RAC/2]] of the original, instead mounting an [[Mydron Model B]] [[AC/10]] in the left arm with a single ton of [[CASE]]-protected ammunition stored in the left torso. This 'Mech is also known as ''Solaris Special''. BV (2.0) = 593.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp85">''Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth'', p. 85, "''Storm Raider'' STM-R1"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 299</ref>
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*; STM-R2 : The -R2 replaced the [[RAC/2]] of the -R3 with a [[General Motors Nova-5]] [[UAC/5]]. BV (2.0) = 671.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp86">''Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth'', p. 86, "''Storm Raider'' STM-R2"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 300</ref>
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*; STM-R4 : The -R4 is identical to the -R3 with two exceptions; rather than [[standard armor]], the -R4 mounts [[impact-resistant armor]] and has [[CASE II]]. BV (2.0) = 732.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp87">''Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth'', p. 87, "''Storm Raider'' STM-R4"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 302</ref>
  
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==Notes==
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==Design Quirks==
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This design was introduced by [[Wizkids]] as part of their MechWarrior: Dark Age collectible miniatures game during its Falcon's Prey game release. The design as of this writing only stats are seen in various dossier published by WizKids.  As of this time, no canon Battletech Record Sheets exist for this design.
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The ''Storm Raider'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s:
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* [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (Mace)]]
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* [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (RAC/2)]]
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Image:MWDA Storm Raider.jpg|''Storm Raider'' from [[MechWarrior: Falcon's Prey|MWDA: FP]] dossiers
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
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*[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_23.pdf MWDA Dragon's Fury dossier of Cyril Schielka]
 
 
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==Bibliography==
 
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*[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]]
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth]]''
  
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Latest revision as of 22:21, 23 March 2024

Storm Raider
Storm Raider
Production information
Manufacturer Coventry Metal Works[1]
Production Year 3106[2]
Model STM-R3
Class Light
Cost 5,658,660 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 35 tons
Chassis MatherTech 750 endo steel[1]
Armor Lexington Ltd. Medium Grade with CASE.[1]
Engine GM 210 XL[1]
Communications System Cyclops 12[1]
Targeting Tracking System Cyclops 9[1]
Heat Sinks 10 single heat sinks[1]
Speed 97[1] km/h (129[1] km/h with MASC)
Armament
BV (2.0) 791[1][3]


Description[edit]

Designed by Defiance Industries, the Storm Raider was intended to be an alternative to the Hollander light 'Mech. Unfortunately for Defiance, the Storm Raider was 50 years too late for the market, and the various prototypes were poorly received - so poorly received, in fact, that Defiance licensed all of the designs to Coventry Metal Works.[1]

Coventry Metal Works was manufacturing four different variants of the Storm Raider on Coventry by 3145, intended for use in urban defense roles or for small-scale surgical strikes, but the Storm Raider was a poor performer in both roles, outgunned by contemporaries and slower than most. Despite that, the Storm Raider proved an able fighter in the arenas at Solaris VII, where it became a fan favorite.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Storm Raider carried two weapons mounted using the Coventry Cast Off system, a modular weapons system that allowed the weapons to be quickly replaced in the field and jettisoned in combat without posing a risk to the MechWarrior. The Storm Raider mounted a mace on the right arm and a Thor 40mm RAC/2 on the left arm, fed by a single ton of ammunition in the left torso.[1]

Equipped with MASC and powered by a GM 210 XL extralight engine, the Storm Raider could reach speeds of almost 130 km/h in brief bursts, and was protected by seven tons of Lexington Ltd. Medium Grade standard armor with CASE protecting the ammunition.[1]

Variants[edit]

  • STM-R1 
    The -R1 stripped out the MASC and RAC/2 of the original, instead mounting an Mydron Model B AC/10 in the left arm with a single ton of CASE-protected ammunition stored in the left torso. This 'Mech is also known as Solaris Special. BV (2.0) = 593.[4][5]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Storm Raider is subject to the following Design Quirks:

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, p. 30-31, "Storm Raider"
  2. ↑ online date for the Storm Raider
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 301
  4. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, p. 85, "Storm Raider STM-R1"
  5. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 299
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, p. 86, "Storm Raider STM-R2"
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 300
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, p. 87, "Storm Raider STM-R4"
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 302

Bibliography[edit]

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