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| − | The '''Thunderbird''' | + | The '''Thunderbird''' was created by [[Clan Nova Cat]] to a Heavy Battle Armor in the mid-3080s as a needed replacement for their [[Touman]]'s dwindling supply frontline [[Elemental Battle Armor]]. |
The Nova Cats' supply of Elemental Suits had been rapidly been depleted due to its [[Clan_Nova_Cat#Abjuration|Abjuration]] in [[3060]] and the late conflicts of the [[Jihad]]. Development of the suit started when [[Khan]] [[Santin West]] firmly pressed his Technician and Scientist Castes to create a replacement suit in [[3084]]. The Thunderbird first saw combat in October [[3085]], where it was deployed in combat in a Battle Armor [[Trinary]] with the [[489th Assault Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|489th Assault]] [[Cluster]]. A combined arms raiding force of [[Inner Sphere Standard|Inner Sphere Standard Battle Armor]] and 'Mechs raided Labrea where the 489th was stationed. The Thunderbirds of the [[Trinary]] showed their mettle with other Nova Cat Battle Armor troops. The design remained exclusively the Nova Cats' property despite inquires by various allies.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 44 - Thunderbird's background info.</ref> | The Nova Cats' supply of Elemental Suits had been rapidly been depleted due to its [[Clan_Nova_Cat#Abjuration|Abjuration]] in [[3060]] and the late conflicts of the [[Jihad]]. Development of the suit started when [[Khan]] [[Santin West]] firmly pressed his Technician and Scientist Castes to create a replacement suit in [[3084]]. The Thunderbird first saw combat in October [[3085]], where it was deployed in combat in a Battle Armor [[Trinary]] with the [[489th Assault Cluster (Clan Nova Cat)|489th Assault]] [[Cluster]]. A combined arms raiding force of [[Inner Sphere Standard|Inner Sphere Standard Battle Armor]] and 'Mechs raided Labrea where the 489th was stationed. The Thunderbirds of the [[Trinary]] showed their mettle with other Nova Cat Battle Armor troops. The design remained exclusively the Nova Cats' property despite inquires by various allies.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 44 - Thunderbird's background info.</ref> | ||
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| Thunderbird Battle Armor | |
| Production information | |
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| Manufacturer | Barcella Battle Armor Facility |
| Production Year | 3086[1] |
| Use | Armored Infantry Infantry Fire Support |
| Weight Class | Heavy |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Introduced | |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,500 kg |
| Top Speed | 10 km/h |
| Jump Range | 90 m |
| Armament | |
| Armor Type | Standard |
| BV (2.0) | 50[2] |
Description
The Thunderbird was created by Clan Nova Cat to a Heavy Battle Armor in the mid-3080s as a needed replacement for their Touman's dwindling supply frontline Elemental Battle Armor.
The Nova Cats' supply of Elemental Suits had been rapidly been depleted due to its Abjuration in 3060 and the late conflicts of the Jihad. Development of the suit started when Khan Santin West firmly pressed his Technician and Scientist Castes to create a replacement suit in 3084. The Thunderbird first saw combat in October 3085, where it was deployed in combat in a Battle Armor Trinary with the 489th Assault Cluster. A combined arms raiding force of Inner Sphere Standard Battle Armor and 'Mechs raided Labrea where the 489th was stationed. The Thunderbirds of the Trinary showed their mettle with other Nova Cat Battle Armor troops. The design remained exclusively the Nova Cats' property despite inquires by various allies.[3]
The DCMS used information gathered from its evaluations of the Thunderbird for its own Kishi and Oni battle armor.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
The Thunderbird's main weapons are interchangeable due to its Modular Weapon Mount in its right arm. The Module allows for two slots of equipment and weapons to be mounted. The armor's standard weapons layout is geared towards anti-infantry role, with a single AP Gauss Rifle with 20 rounds of ammunition. A Vibro Claw is found in its left hand allowing for the armor to latch onto friendly OmniMechs and other vehicles.
The Armor's other qualities include a Jump Booster for added mobility and 250 kilograms of Standard Armor.[5]
Variants
- ER Small Laser
- This version carries an ER Small Laser and enough energy for 20 rounds of fire. - BV(2.0)=58[6]
- Small Pulse Laser
- This version carries a Small Pulse Laser and enough energy for only 14 rounds of fire. - BV(2.0)=52[7]
- Upgrade (ER Small Laser)
- In the Dark Age era, the Thunderbird was equipped with Reflective Armor. This version carries an ER Small Laser. BV (2.0) = 71[8]
- Upgrade (Pulse Laser)
- This version also uses Reflective Armor and is equipped with a Small Pulse Laser. BV (2.0) = 65[9]
- Upgrade (BA LB-X)
- This version uses a Battle Armor LB-X autocannon and is protected by Reflective Armor. BV (2.0) = 62[10]
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Thunderbird (Battle Armor)
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, p. 45 - BV for the Thunderbird Battle Armor.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, p. 44 - Thunderbird's background info.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, p. 4, 6
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, pp. 44-45 - Thunderbird's weapons and stat information.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, p.45 - BV2 for Small Laser.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental, p.45 - BV2 for Small Pulse Laser.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 26
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 28
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 27