Spirit (BattleMech)
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- This article is about the 35-ton BattleMech. For the planetary system, see Spirit (system).
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| Spirit | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Olivetti Weapons |
| Production Year | 3063[1] |
| Model | Standard[2] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 6,588,630 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Olivetti S1 endo steel |
| Armor | Compound Alpha Ferro Fibrous |
| Engine | Magna 245 XL |
| Communications System | Angst 2400 with ECM Suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | Omicron XX with Artemis IV FCS |
| Heat Sinks | 11 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 119 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,377[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,673[4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Spirit is the first Clan BattleMech to walk off the production lines of Olivetti Weapons on Sudeten, which it did in 3063. The product of an upgrade 10 years in the making, the Spirit is one of the first Clan 'Mechs produced in the Inner Sphere. Though some components are imported from Clan space, the Magna 245 XL extralight engine is made in the Clan Jade Falcon Occupation Zone. The engine is only one of the weight-saving technologies the design makes use of, however, as the Spirit incorporates both an endo steel structure and six tons of ferro-fibrous armor. While the armor may be somewhat lacking, an ECM suite helps protect it from some advanced targeting systems, in addition to providing the Spirit with its name. The Spirit itself is a relatively fast recon 'Mech that can hold its own at both long and short ranges. In addition, it makes for a good training 'Mech, ensuring that it will have a place in the Falcon touman for a long time to come.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Since the Spirit is primarily a reconnaissance 'Mech, it makes use of energy weapons so that it can move far from supply lines. At long range, the Spirit makes use of its Series 6b ER large laser and a Mk 46 Type IV LRM-10 launcher with an Artemis IV FCS accompanying it. The missile launcher is a somewhat controversial addition to the design, since it uses ammunition, but the extra striking power afforded the light 'Mech was deemed worthwhile. Up close, the Spirit mounts a General Systems manufactured heavy medium laser and heavy small laser, as well as a Pattern JX Streak SRM-4 launcher. Since the Streak launcher does not waste ammunition, there was no question of its usefulness on this design. 11 double heat sinks strain to keep the 'Mech cool under the energy heavy loadout.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Spirit 2
- This variant replaces the LRM-10 and Artemis IV with an ATM-12, while the heavy lasers are replaced with a targeting computer, allowing the ER large laser to fire more effectively. BV (2.0) = 1,773[5]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Spirit has the following Design Quirks:[6]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was translated to Kampfgeist, which means Fighting Spirit.
Gallery[edit]
Original Spirit from TRO:3067
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Technical Readout: 3067, p. 110
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Spirit (BattleMech), containing model name
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 111
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 194
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 195
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Spirit Entry