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| Sentry | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Robinson Standard BattleWorks[1] |
| Production Year | 3056[2] |
| Model | SNT-04 |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 3,232,927 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Dorwinion Hyperactive 3 endo steel |
| Armor | Starshield A with CASE |
| Engine | Nissan 200 |
| Communications System | Achernar Electronics HICS-15 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Federated Hunter Type 3 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | HildCo Model 12 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 961[3][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,069[1][5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Sentry was developed under pressure from the Draconis and Capellan marches for a more advanced 'Mech to defend the borders of the Federated Suns. [1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Sentry is built on a lightweight Dorwinion Hyperactive 3 endo steel chassis, which allows the 'Mech to carry heavier weapons and equipment. A Nissan 200 fusion engine that gives it a top speed of 86.4 km/h, augmented by five HildCo Model 12 jump jets that make it possible for the Sentry to jump up to 150 meters. To compensate for its average mobility, the Sentry has an impressive eight and a half tons of Starshield A standard armor that has been fitted with CASE to protect the 'Mech from an ammunition explosion.[1]
The Sentry has a diverse mix of weapons that allow it to carry out a wide variety of missions. For anti-'Mech and vehicle combat the Sentry carries a Parti-Kill Heavy Cannon PPC and a pair of Magna 200P small pulse lasers which can double as anti-infantry weapons. For anti-infantry and crowd control missions, the Sentry has a quartet of Sperry Browning machine guns and a Zippo flamer.[1]
Variants[edit]
- SNT-W5
- This variant, introduced during the Jihad, uses advanced technology. Major changes to allow more equipment include the introduction of a light fusion engine and a heavy-duty gyro. This new configuration allowed for a slight increase in the 'Mech's armor protection, with help from light ferro-fibrous armor. All of the 'Mech's original weaponry is removed and replaced, with the left arm now mounting a large variable speed pulse laser with a pair of Magshots, while the right arm carries a pair of ER medium lasers. The left torso has retained its CASE protection to keep the 'Mech safe in the event of a Magshot ammunition explosion. BV (2.0) = 1,143[6]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Sentry is subject to the following Design Quirks:[7]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Watchman - Itself a variation on the classic Enforcer BattleMech, the Sentry was built around the same engine, armor, and jump jets as the Watchman. To reduce cost, the Sentry is also armed with weapons systems easily found within the Federated Suns.[1]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Posten. The model code was accordingly changed to PST-04.
Gallery[edit]
Original Sentry from TRO:3060
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 86–87: "Sentry Profile"
- ↑ MUL online entry for Sentry
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 127
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 108
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 126: Jihad variant of the Sentry from PDF only Record Sheet
- ↑ BattleTech Manual, p. 94: "BattleMech Quirk Table - Sentry"