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| image= [[File:Umbra.png|191px]] | | image= [[File:Umbra.png|191px]] | ||
| name = ''Umbra'' | | name = ''Umbra'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[New Age Systems Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:Pp168+">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. | + | | manufacturer = [[New Age Systems Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:Pp168+">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', pp. 168–169: "RF-1 Umbra"</ref> |
| model = RF-1<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | | model = RF-1<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | ||
| Class = Light aerospace fighter | | Class = Light aerospace fighter | ||
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| production year = 3082 | | production year = 3082 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5320 MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5320 MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | mass = 30<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | + | | mass = 30 tons<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> |
| structural integrity = 10<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | | structural integrity = 10<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | ||
| frame = [[F-50/C-SX]]<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | | frame = [[F-50/C-SX]]<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | ||
| − | | power plant = [[Hermes 240]] [[XL engine]]<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | + | | power plant = [[Hermes 240]] [[XL engine]]<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> |
| + | | armor = [[Divine Shield-D Ferro-aluminum]] | ||
| Fuel = 400<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | | Fuel = 400<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
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| tracking & targeting system = [[Ringo Plant 88 Mk.2]]<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | | tracking & targeting system = [[Ringo Plant 88 Mk.2]]<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | ||
| heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | | heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = |
| BV (2.0) = 1,319<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 85</ref> | | BV (2.0) = 1,319<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 85</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | == Description == | + | ==Description== |
The '''''Umbra''''' is an accumulation of items that resulted in something useful. The origins of the machine lie in the [[Spectral Series]] development program for the unmanned [[aerospace fighter]]s of the [[Word of Blake]]. As priorities changed, however, technicians were pushed to create a fighter for reservist use, though the Coalition forces of [[Devlin Stone]] had conquered [[Terra]] before the project was finished.<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | The '''''Umbra''''' is an accumulation of items that resulted in something useful. The origins of the machine lie in the [[Spectral Series]] development program for the unmanned [[aerospace fighter]]s of the [[Word of Blake]]. As priorities changed, however, technicians were pushed to create a fighter for reservist use, though the Coalition forces of [[Devlin Stone]] had conquered [[Terra]] before the project was finished.<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | ||
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The armed forces of the newly formed [[Republic of the Sphere]] recognized the strengths of the design. The [[Republic Armed Forces]] had lucked out because the Word of Blake hadn't had enough time to destroy their research successfully. As such, after a few short years, production of the design started on Terra.<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | The armed forces of the newly formed [[Republic of the Sphere]] recognized the strengths of the design. The [[Republic Armed Forces]] had lucked out because the Word of Blake hadn't had enough time to destroy their research successfully. As such, after a few short years, production of the design started on Terra.<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | ||
| − | == Weapons and Equipment == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | Initially, the design was created to be a clone of the successful ''[[Shade]]'' [[OmniFighter]]. Circumstances forced the Blakists to build the ''Umbra'' as a dogfighter, and as such the Word of Blake chose the combination of the [[snub-nose PPC]] with wing-mounted [[ER medium laser]]s to accomplish that goal. The 240-rated [[XL engine]] provides the machine with enough thrust for fighter interception and for ground support.<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | + | Initially, the design was created to be a clone of the successful ''[[Shade (Aerospace Fighter class)|Shade]]'' [[OmniFighter]]. Circumstances forced the Blakists to build the ''Umbra'' as a dogfighter, and as such the Word of Blake chose the combination of the [[snub-nose PPC]] with wing-mounted [[ER medium laser]]s to accomplish that goal. The 240-rated [[XL engine]] provides the machine with enough thrust for fighter interception and for ground support.<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> |
| − | == Design Quirks == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
The ''RF-I Umbra'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | The ''RF-I Umbra'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:Pp168+"/> | ||
* [[Easy to Maintain]] | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
* [[Modular Weapons]] | * [[Modular Weapons]] | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
* ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 11:30, 23 March 2024
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| Umbra | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | New Age Systems Incorporated[1] |
| Production Year | 3082[2] |
| Model | RF-1[1] |
| Class | Light aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Advanced)[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons[1] |
| Structural Integrity | 10[1] |
| Frame | F-50/C-SX[1] |
| Power Plant | Hermes 240 XL engine[1] |
| Armor | Divine Shield-D Ferro-aluminum |
| Fuel | 400[1] |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | COMSTAT 500 ATM[1] |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Ringo Plant 88 Mk.2[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,319[1][3] |
Description[edit]
The Umbra is an accumulation of items that resulted in something useful. The origins of the machine lie in the Spectral Series development program for the unmanned aerospace fighters of the Word of Blake. As priorities changed, however, technicians were pushed to create a fighter for reservist use, though the Coalition forces of Devlin Stone had conquered Terra before the project was finished.[1]
Stone's engineers searched former production sites for useful technologies and discovered that the Word had built several Umbras, and while the fighters were close to operational, the work was not finished. The available information gave the technicians an idea of the capabilities of the design.[1]
The armed forces of the newly formed Republic of the Sphere recognized the strengths of the design. The Republic Armed Forces had lucked out because the Word of Blake hadn't had enough time to destroy their research successfully. As such, after a few short years, production of the design started on Terra.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Initially, the design was created to be a clone of the successful Shade OmniFighter. Circumstances forced the Blakists to build the Umbra as a dogfighter, and as such the Word of Blake chose the combination of the snub-nose PPC with wing-mounted ER medium lasers to accomplish that goal. The 240-rated XL engine provides the machine with enough thrust for fighter interception and for ground support.[1]
Design Quirks[edit]
The RF-I Umbra is subject to the following Design Quirks:[1]