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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image= Vulpes.jpg | |image= Vulpes.jpg | ||
|name= ''Vulpes'' | |name= ''Vulpes'' | ||
| − | |manufacturer= [[Achernar BattleMechs]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 42 | + | |manufacturer= [[Achernar BattleMechs]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 42: "VLP-1D ''Vulpes''"</ref> |
| production year = 3133 | | production year = 3133 | ||
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6346/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6346/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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|introduced= 3133 | |introduced= 3133 | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
| − | |Tech Base= | + | |Tech Base=Mixed |
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass= 60 | |mass= 60 | ||
|chassis= [[Dorwinion Royal Fox]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> | |chassis= [[Dorwinion Royal Fox]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> | ||
| − | |armor= [[StarGuard Nightshroud | + | |armor= [[StarGuard Nightshroud Stealth]] with [[CASE]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> |
|engine= [[Model 42b 300 XXL]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> | |engine= [[Model 42b 300 XXL]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> | ||
|comsys= [[Lynx-Shur 7 with Guardian ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> | |comsys= [[Lynx-Shur 7 with Guardian ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> | ||
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|speed= 86<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> | |speed= 86<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> | ||
|speed with MASC= 108<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> | |speed with MASC= 108<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> | ||
| − | |armament= 1x [[Rotary AC/5]] | + | |armament= <span></span> |
| + | * 1x [[Rotary AC/5]] | ||
| + | * 2x Clantech [[ER Large Laser]] | ||
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
|BV (2.0)= 2,225<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 206</ref> | |BV (2.0)= 2,225<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 206</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Introduced to service in [[Introduction Year::3133]] from the Achernar BattleMechs plant on [[New Avalon]], the '''''Vulpes''''' was intended from the outset to be a heavy but fast attack [[BattleMech]], and was quickly adopted by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]]. Mixing Clantech with advanced [[Inner Sphere]] technology, the ''Vulpes'' used a standard chassis, cockpit and gyro, but mounted a very advanced Clantech Model 42b 300 XXL engine, capable of pushing the ''Vulpes'' to high speeds; adding to this was a [[MASC]] system, allowing the sixty-ton 'Mech to travel at more than | + | Introduced to service in [[Introduction Year::3133]] from the Achernar BattleMechs plant on [[New Avalon]], the '''''Vulpes''''' was intended from the outset to be a heavy but fast attack [[BattleMech]], and was quickly adopted by the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]]. Mixing Clantech with advanced [[Inner Sphere]] technology, the ''Vulpes'' used a standard chassis, cockpit and gyro, but mounted a very advanced Clantech Model 42b 300 [[XXL engine]], capable of pushing the ''Vulpes'' to high speeds; adding to this was a [[MASC]] system, allowing the sixty-ton 'Mech to travel at more than 100 km/h. Despite the relatively high speed of the ''Vulpes'' for a 'Mech of its weight, the ''Vulpes'' was actually intended to attack at range—where the twelve and a half tons of StarGuard Nightshroud [[Stealth Armor]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite]] could hide the 'Mech from return fire.<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Mounting a Clantech ExoStar Pinnacle Extended Range Large Laser in each arm and a Mydron Tornado Rotary Class 5 Autocannon in the right torso, the ''Vulpes'' combines excellent range with battlefield longevity, with two tons of ammunition for the autocannon stored deep in the left torso, protected by CASE. It is also | + | Mounting a Clantech ExoStar Pinnacle Extended Range Large Laser in each arm and a Mydron Tornado Rotary Class 5 Autocannon in the right torso, the ''Vulpes'' combines excellent range with battlefield longevity, with two tons of ammunition for the autocannon stored deep in the left torso, protected by CASE. It is also equipped with a [[Guardian ECM Suite]].<ref name="TRO:3145FSp42+"/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | ;* VLP-1DX Vulpes ''Beast'' : ''The Beast'' is a remote-operated drone controlled from the copilot seat of the [[Watchman]] known as ''Belle'' and may well be a triumph of modern military technology. In modifying it for remote control, this Vulpes suffers loss of roughly one third of its land speed, and has shed its stealth equipment in favor of a mix of [[Clan]]-spec weapons and [[Anti-Penetrative Ablation Armor]]. A Clan [[XL | + | ;* VLP-1DX Vulpes ''Beast'' : Debuted in [[3144]] on the [[Hartford Gardens]] Arena and piloted by [[Robert Benson]], ''The Beast'' is a remote-operated drone controlled from the copilot seat of the ''[[Watchman]]'' known as ''Belle'' and may well be a triumph of modern military technology. In modifying it for remote control, this ''Vulpes'' suffers loss of roughly one third of its land speed, and has shed its stealth equipment in favor of a mix of [[Clan]]-spec weapons and [[Anti-Penetrative Ablation Armor]]. A Clan [[XL engine]] and eleven Clan [[Double Heat Sink]]s complete the mix. This produces a lumbering monster that can take—and dish out—a serious pounding in close combat. The 'Mech is armed with [[Claws]] and [[Talon (weapon)|Talons]]. All the weight for those protrusions left little room for ranged weapons: one Clan [[ER Large Laser]], one Clan [[Extended Range Medium Pulse Laser]] and a couple of [[ER Flamers]] meant more for spectacle than for the fight. Missile boats, though, should also consider the [[Advanced Point Defense System|RISC Advanced Point Defense System]] also installed in this 'Mech. How that sophisticated piece of tech, developed by eggheads somewhere inside the [[Republic of the Sphere]] after [[Gray Monday]] and that can down missiles that pass too close even if they are aimed at someone else entirely was installed is unknown. BV2 = 1,229.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', p. 11: "VLP-1DX Vulpes ''Beast"</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | ||
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[[Category: BattleMechs]] | [[Category: BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category: Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category: Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category: 60 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category: 60 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category: Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category: Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:23, 15 April 2024
- This article is about the 60-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Vulpes.
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| Vulpes | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Achernar BattleMechs[1] |
| Production Year | 3133[2] |
| Model | VLP-1D[1] |
| Class | Heavy |
| Introduced | 3133 |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Mixed-tech BattleMech |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Dorwinion Royal Fox[1] |
| Armor | StarGuard Nightshroud Stealth with CASE[1] |
| Engine | Model 42b 300 XXL[1] |
| Communications System | Lynx-Shur 7 with Guardian ECM Suite[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Federated Hunter Mk. XII[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 14 Double Heat Sinks[1] |
| Speed | 86[1] km/h (108[1] km/h with MASC) |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 2,225[1][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Introduced to service in 3133 from the Achernar BattleMechs plant on New Avalon, the Vulpes was intended from the outset to be a heavy but fast attack BattleMech, and was quickly adopted by the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns. Mixing Clantech with advanced Inner Sphere technology, the Vulpes used a standard chassis, cockpit and gyro, but mounted a very advanced Clantech Model 42b 300 XXL engine, capable of pushing the Vulpes to high speeds; adding to this was a MASC system, allowing the sixty-ton 'Mech to travel at more than 100 km/h. Despite the relatively high speed of the Vulpes for a 'Mech of its weight, the Vulpes was actually intended to attack at range—where the twelve and a half tons of StarGuard Nightshroud Stealth Armor and Guardian ECM Suite could hide the 'Mech from return fire.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Mounting a Clantech ExoStar Pinnacle Extended Range Large Laser in each arm and a Mydron Tornado Rotary Class 5 Autocannon in the right torso, the Vulpes combines excellent range with battlefield longevity, with two tons of ammunition for the autocannon stored deep in the left torso, protected by CASE. It is also equipped with a Guardian ECM Suite.[1]
Variants[edit]
As of 3145 no variants of the Vulpes had been introduced to service.[1]
Custom Variants[edit]
- VLP-1DX Vulpes Beast
- Debuted in 3144 on the Hartford Gardens Arena and piloted by Robert Benson, The Beast is a remote-operated drone controlled from the copilot seat of the Watchman known as Belle and may well be a triumph of modern military technology. In modifying it for remote control, this Vulpes suffers loss of roughly one third of its land speed, and has shed its stealth equipment in favor of a mix of Clan-spec weapons and Anti-Penetrative Ablation Armor. A Clan XL engine and eleven Clan Double Heat Sinks complete the mix. This produces a lumbering monster that can take—and dish out—a serious pounding in close combat. The 'Mech is armed with Claws and Talons. All the weight for those protrusions left little room for ranged weapons: one Clan ER Large Laser, one Clan Extended Range Medium Pulse Laser and a couple of ER Flamers meant more for spectacle than for the fight. Missile boats, though, should also consider the RISC Advanced Point Defense System also installed in this 'Mech. How that sophisticated piece of tech, developed by eggheads somewhere inside the Republic of the Sphere after Gray Monday and that can down missiles that pass too close even if they are aimed at someone else entirely was installed is unknown. BV2 = 1,229.[4]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Vulpes features the following Design Quirks:[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 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 Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns, p. 42: "VLP-1D Vulpes"
- ↑ online date for the Vulpes (BattleMech)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 206
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy, p. 11: "VLP-1DX Vulpes Beast"