Riever

Riever
Production information
Manufacturer	Free Worlds Defense Industries
Production Year	2815
Model	F-100
Class	Heavy aerospace fighter
Tech Base	Inner Sphere
Cost	6,131,500 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	100 tons
Structural Integrity	10
Frame	Interstar Heavy
Power Plant	Pitban 300a
Armor	Riese 710
Fuel	400 - 5 tons
Armament	1x AC/20 4x SRM-6 1x LRM-10
Communications System	Lassitor-3QZ
Tracking & Targeting System	IMB SYS 3740
Heat Sinks	28 single
BV (1.0)	1,397
BV (2.0)	1,611

Description

A primary unit in Free Worlds League aerospace forces, the Riever makes up for its low maneuverability, thrust, and somewhat lackluster weapons systems with its ability to take a punch and stay in the fight until the job is done. This post–Star League design also brings to the table easy maintenance and repair routines, due to the need for simplicity, even as early as the first decade of the twenty-ninth century. The primary mission of the Riever remains that of anti-enemy fighter formations and DropShips, rather than ground support.

Weapons and Equipment

The Riever's primary weapon is an aerospace-modified Imperator Zeta-A AC/20, supplied with a meager 10 rounds. The four Beta-6 SRM launchers are intended for anti-aerospace fighter operations; capable of destroying light fighters easily, they can also do significant damage to medium and heavy fighters. The Gamma 10 LRM was a late addition to the Riever series.

Variants

• F-100a 

  This variant, introduced in 2829, swaps out the LRM-10 for two more SRM-6s. Unlike the anti-DropShip model, this one is intended to get into the thick of a dogfight and deal some SRM-style pain close-up. BV (1.0) = 1,381; BV (2.0) = 1,575

• F-100b 

  This unpopular variant was introduced in 2835 and replaces the SRM launchers with two AC/5s. In order to accommodate the autocannons, armor had to be sacrificed, costing the model its primary, and some say only, advantage. BV (1.0) = 1,223; BV (2.0) = 1,262

• F-700 

  The new-era variant, introduced in 3050, has increased thrust and manages greater heat control through the use of double heat sinks. This model is popular with the Free Worlds League, the new Star League and the Word of Blake. BV (1.0) = 1,474; BV (2.0) = 1,626

• F-700a 

  A variant of the F-700 model introduced 3050, this craft also makes use of double heat sinks, but has swapped out the conventional weapons package for an LB 10-X AC and eight SRM-6 racks. The Federated Suns joins with the Free Worlds League, the new Star League and the Word of Blake in utilizing the F-700a. BV (1.0) = 1,768; BV (2.0) = 1,994

• F-700b 

  This variant was introduced during the FedCom Civil War. Equipped with 16 tons of ferro-aluminum armor for better protection, the standard AC/20 is also upgraded to a UAC-20 model, and the SRM launchers in each wing are updated to Streak SRM-6, with an extra launcher each. BV (2.0) =2,185

Notes

• In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Schnitter, which roughly translates to Reaper. The model code was altered to F-500.

Gallery

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  Original F-100 Riever from TRO:3025

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  F-100 Riever from TRO:3025 Revised

Bibliography

• AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
• Combat Operations
• HeavyMetal Aero file provided by Randall Bills, FanPro BattleTech Line Developer
• Master Unit List: Battle Values
• Record Sheets: 3039
• Technical Readout: 3025
• Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
• Technical Readout: 3039
• Technical Readout: 3057