Cricket

Cricket
Production information
Manufacturer	Luthien Armor Works
Production Year	3132
Model	RWN-01
Class	Light
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass	30 tons
Chassis	New Samarkand Class 22 composite chassis
Armor	Durallex Ballistic-Reinforced
Engine	GM 210 XXL engine
Communications System	Sipher CommSys 4
Targeting Tracking System	Dynatec 990 with targeting computer
Heat Sinks	double heat sinks
Speed	118 km/h (150 km/h with MASC)
Jump Jets	Icarus 81
Armament	2x Light PPC
BV (2.0)	1,169

Description

The Cricket 'Mech was developed by the DCMS as a raider and harasser. Originally it was named the Roweena after Roweena Kurita, but the ISF suspected the designer was a Black Dragon Society sympathizer so a new name was assigned. The Cricket uses every weight saving technology possible to free enough room to have a high ground speed and pack on more armor. Capable of reaching over 150 km/h, it can also jump 180 meters at a time thanks to six jump jets. Despite its high speed and jump capability, the Cricket is unpopular for scouting and recon as it has a cramped cockpit and no electronics.

Weapons and Equipment

Built on a composite chassis and equipped with a small cockpit, XL gyro, and XXL engine, the Cricket carries a pair of light PPCs tied into an advanced targeting computer to allow accurate long-ranged fire. The smaller, lighter equipment allows the Cricket to carry nine tons of ballistic reinforced armor. This makes it resistant to the weapons often employed by the AFFS. The downside to these advanced systems is increased maintenance times; The Cricket has developed a reputation as a "hangar queen".

Variants

There are no variants of the Cricket.

Design Quirks

• Narrow/Low Profile
• Difficult to Maintain
• Weak Legs

Notable Pilots

See Category:Notable Cricket Pilots

Bibliography

• Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 6