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Shamash reconnaissance vehicle | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | York Vehicle Y2 Facility[1] |
Production Year | 2887[2] |
Mission | Reconnaissance/Spotter |
Type | Hover |
Cost | 223,301 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
Tech Base | Clan |
Mass | 11 |
Armor | Compound JX2 Ferro-Fibrous |
Engine | Fusion 60 |
Speed | 216 km/h |
Crew | 1 |
Communications System | Consolidated Type 2M |
Targeting Tracking System | Consolidated Type V TTS |
Heat Sinks | 10 single |
Armament | |
BV (1.0) | 408[3] 406[4] |
BV (2.0) | 504[1][5] |
Description[edit]
The Shamash reconnaissance vehicle began production by Clan Blood Spirit in the late twenty-ninth century following the declining fortunes of that Clan as a cheaper replacement for the Asshur. The Shamash is faster and cheaper, weighing in at almost half of the Asshur, while the 60-rated fusion engine can propel it up to 216 km/h. Interestingly, the small size of the Shamash was also an advantage as it requires only one crew member to operate. This enables a quick response time, but, perhaps more importantly, this allows the Shamash's pilot to claim solo glory in the same manner as a MechWarrior.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Shamash carries four Series 1 ER Small Lasers, some of the smallest weapons available to the Clans at the time. Nonetheless, the concentrated firepower of all four is still threatening to a BattleMech. These lasers are also mounted in a turret, giving them the maximum possible field of fire.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Flamer
- This variant of the Shamash was produced during the Jihad and was equipped with Advanced Technology weaponry. Removing the lasers, the vehicle adds a pair of Extended-Range Flamers mounted in its turret. BV (2.0) = 228[6]
- Interdictor
- This variant carries an ECM Suite and an ER Medium Laser. It was developed by Clan Ghost Bear during the Jihad.[7] BV (2.0) = 520[8]
Gallery[edit]
Original Shamash from TRO:3060
Shamash Reconnaissance Vehicle miniature from MechWarrior: Firepower set
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 34–35: "Shamash Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Shamash
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 110
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 15
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 55
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 56
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 134