Slayer

This article is about the aerospace fighter design. For the DropShip, see Slayer (Individual Union-C-class DropShip).

Slayer
Production information
Manufacturer	Wakazashi Enterprises
Production Year	2657
Model	SL-15
Class	Heavy aerospace fighter
Tech Base	Inner Sphere
Cost	4,454,053 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	80 tons
Structural Integrity	8
Frame	Wakazashi V
Power Plant	Shinobi 320
Armor	Naketsu AeroWeave Standard
Fuel	10 tons (800 points)
Armament	1x autocannon/10 6x medium laser
Communications System	Sony MSF-21
Tracking & Targeting System	Radcom T11
Heat Sinks	20 single heat sinks
BV (1.0)	1,279
BV (2.0)	1,347

Description

The Slayer is a Draconis Combine heavy aerospace fighter designed before the fall of the Star League, and is noted for its endurance and armor. A multirole fighter, the Slayer has the firepower to take on both other fighters and 'Mechs, with many pilots mistaking the compact design for a lighter craft, a mistake they rarely live to repeat. The Slayer also boasts a double capacity fuel tank, allowing it to loiter over the battlefield for extended periods of time.

Weapons and Equipment

While not the heaviest of armament, Slayers tend to carry enough weaponry to give any other fighter or 'Mech a bad day. With a Zeus 56 Mark IV AC/10 and a Diverse Optics Type 20 medium laser in the nose, backed up by four more medium lasers in the wings, the Slayer can lay down enough fire in one pass to destroy smaller craft. A single medium laser faces to the rear to discourage pursuit.

Variants

• SL-15A 

  First in a series of unpopular uninspired modification kits developed by Wakazashi during the Third Succession War, the 15A trades the AC/10 for an LRM-15 and SRM-6 in the nose, supplied with two tons of reloads each. BV (1.0) = 1,243; BV (2.0) = 1,423

• SL-15B 

  A different take on the 15A, this modification leaves the LRM-15 launcher in the nose but mounts the SRM-6 launcher aft. BV (1.0) = 1,243

• SL-15C 

  The 15C merely reverses the 15B's weapon positioning, with the SRM-6 mounted in the nose and LRM-15 in the rear. BV (1.0) = 1,243; BV (2.0) = 1,379

• SL-15R 

  Unwilling to mess with the popular design after the A/B/C variant debacle, this variant, introduced in 3044, simply replaces the older AC/10 for a more advanced Imperator Code Red LB 10-X AC and an extra ton of ammunition, a minor change that allowed it to be quickly applied to the production line and as a simple field refit for existing fighters. BV (1.0) = 1,353; BV (2.0) = 1,384

• SL-15K 

  A minor modern updating of the 15R developed in 3066, the 15K merely switches the standard single heat sinks for double strength models and upgrades the lasers to ER medium lasers. The DCMS' plans to upgrade all existing SL-15 and SL-15Rs to this standard was disrupted by the Jihad. BV (1.0) = 1,497; BV (2.0) = 1,516

Custom / Experimental Variants

• SL-CX-1 Slayer 

  In 3075, a Slayer was the subject of an experimental aircraft program conducted jointly by United Outworlders Corporation and Clan Snow Raven. This variant of the Slayer has a mix of Clan and Inner Sphere technology, and has been equipped with a 400-rated XL engine to increase its speed, has eight tons of fuel to keep the engine operational, and mounts 16 double heat sinks. Its hull is protected by 19 tons of ferro-lamellor armor and an experimental Laser Anti-Missile System covers the aft firing arc. The fighter's Clan built weapons include a Clan-made RAC/5 with two tons of ammunition, and four experimental improved heavy medium lasers mounted in pairs in each wing. Only five prototypes were produced. BV (2.0) = 2,287

• Slayer Eric 

  This Slayer variant replaces the autocannon with a pair of ER PPCs, carries 15 tons of heavy ferro-aluminum armor and 20 double heat sinks. For close combat, the Slayer Eric carries five medium lasers, two in each wing and one covering the aft arc. BV (1.0) = 1,830

Notable Pilots

See: Category:Notable Slayer Pilots

Notes

• In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Killer. The model code was accordingly changed to KL-15.

Gallery

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  Original SL-14 Slayer from TRO:3025

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  SL-14 Slayer from TRO:3025 Revised

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  A Slayer destroys a Leopard-class DropShip, from House Davion

Bibliography

• AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
• Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs
• Master Unit List: Battle Values
• Objective Raids
• Record Sheets: 3039
• Record Sheets: Unique Fighters
• Technical Readout: 3025
• Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
• Technical Readout: 3039
• Technical Readout: 3057