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Revision as of 02:47, 14 May 2015

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Strix Stealth VTOL
Production information
Manufacturer StarCorps
Production Year 3118
Mission Scout
Harasser
Sniper
Type VTOL
Technical specifications
Tech Base Mixed
Mass 30
Armor Stealth Armor
Engine Fusion
Speed 110(140) km/h
Crew 3
Communications System Unspecified
Targeting Tracking System Unspecified
Heat Sinks 14
Armament

1x UAC/2
2x ER Small Lasers

BV (2.0) 688[1]


Description

The Strix Stealth VTOL is a light attack VTOL designed for the Republic of the Sphere in early the 31st Century.

History

Strix was a gift from displaced former Clan Nova Cat refugees who left the Draconis Combine after the Second Combine-Dominion War who had settled on the various worlds in the Republic of the Sphere. In 3117, four Handcrafted prototypes were presented to RAF's Second Triarii Protectors by Technician Pádraig of Nova Cat enclave on Shitara who made them as thanks for settling his people in the Republic of the Sphere. The 2nd Triarii conducted test trials with the vehicles to see if they would make fine addition to Republic's arsenal. After successful test trials, StarCorps Industries was granted the license to produce the Strix in 3118.

The Strix's creation also help paved the way for the Republic be able update it's commercial companies to use Clan grade technology and create further advanced units, such as Doloire OmniMech to be made possible in later years. [2]

Weapons and Equipment

Strix is product of a mixture of Clan construction with some components that are Inner Sphere in origin. Powered by a conventional Fusion Engine, the vehicle is able to reach flank speeds of 110kph, however with VTOL Jet Booster can help vehicle reach at short periods of time to excess of 140. This gives edge to crew who needs to evade and keep a keen eye on a mission objective and help them stay out reach enemy unit that would is trying eliminate them. While not best protected among vehicles of it's weight class, the Strix has 4 tons of Inner Sphere maded Stealth Armor, giving it protection from medium to long range attacks while giving modest protection from damage. Additionally, ammunition for the vehicle is protected by CASE in the main fuselage. Helping to identify enemy units, the craft is fitted with a Watchdog Combined Electronic Warfare System, which gives it Clan grade detection and electronic jamming capabilities few Inner Sphere units can match.

The Strix's main long-range firepower comes in the form of a single forward mounted Class-2 Ultra Autocannon, with a single ton of ammunition. While in-close range combat, the Strix relies on two Extended-Range Small Lasers which are mounted in the vehicle's Chin Turret. A Targeting Computer is mated with the weapons, making it improve accuracy, specially when it crew needs to move the vehicle quickly.[3]

Design Quirks

The Strix is subjected to the following Design Quirks;

Notes

As of this writing, there is no MUL Profile for the Strix and it's record sheet is currently found only in XTRO: Republic Volume 1.

References

  1. Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1, pp. 9, 23 Strix Stealth VTOL - "Battle Value 2 - from Background info and Record Sheet."
  2. Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1, pp. 9, 23 Strix Stealth VTOL - "Background information. Including when the vehicle was placed into production and by who."
  3. Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1, pp. 9, 23 Strix Stealth VTOL - "Stats and Mechanical information."

Bibliography