Summoner (Thor)

This article is about the 70-ton Clan OmniMech. For other uses of "Thor", see Thor.

Summoner
Production information
Manufacturer	Eagle Craft Group Olivetti Weaponry St. Louis MechWorks Svarstaad Industriplex Gamma unnamed production complex in the Bearclaw system
Production Year	2872
Model	Prime
Class	Heavy
Cost	21,320,834 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Clan OmniMech
Mass	70 tons
Chassis	JFS-703
Armor	J63-3E Ferro Fibrous
Engine	Redline 350 XL
Communications System	Model J-D 067
Targeting Tracking System	Hawkeye 58
Heat Sinks	14 double
Speed	86 km/h
Jump Jets	JF Standard
Armament	Primary Configuration 1x LB 10-X Autocannon 1x LRM-15 1x ER PPC
BV (1.0)	2,306
BV (2.0)	2,298

Description

The Summoner is a highly mobile heavy OmniMech that is commonly used by Clan Jade Falcon in a wide variety of roles. Barely a second generation OmniMech, the Jade Falcons introduced the Summoner just after becoming the first Clan to win OmniMech technology from Clan Coyote in 2863. The Summoner was code-named Thor, its Inner Sphere reporting name, by Victor Steiner-Davion himself after fighting one on Trellwan. The name was supposedly inspired by the weapons loadout (in Prime configuration): a PPC and an AC, lightning and thunder, which are associated with the Norse god Thor.

The Summoner's balanced mix of speed, mobility, armor, and firepower make it a highly effective and reliable OmniMech.

Largely supplanted within the Jade Falcons by its successor the Grand Summoner during the Dark Age era, Clan Hell's Horses maintained production of the original on Svarstaad, ensuring by 3150 the Summoner was the oldest continuously produced OmniMech.

Weapons and Equipment

The Summoner is powered by a lightweight 350 XL engine that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h. The mobility of the Summoner is enhanced with five jump jets that allow it to jump up to one hundred and fifty meters. The Summoner has fourteen double heat sinks which are capable of handling the heat produced in most of the 'Mechs configurations with ease. To protect it from damage, the Summoner carries nine and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor.

In its primary configuration the Summoner has a basic yet effective arsenal. The primary direct fire weapon is an ER PPC backed up by an LB 10-X Autocannon that can fire both standard and cluster ammunition. For fire support and bombardment, the Summoner has an LRM-15 launcher.

Alternate Configurations

• Alternate Configuration A 

  For long range combat, the Summoner A has a powerful Gauss rifle which is supported by a Large Pulse Laser for intermediate ranges and an SRM-6 launcher for close combat. BV (1.0) = 2,119, BV (2.0) = 2,145

• Alternate Configuration AA 

  A configuration introduced in the Dark Age era, this version carries a Gauss Rifle, SRM-6, and an ER Large Pulse Laser. BV (2.0) = 2,216

• Alternate Configuration B 

  A missile bombardment configuration, the B configuration carries a pair of LRM-20 launchers for long-range engagements. For close combat, the Summoner B has two SRM-4 launchers. A Narc Missile Beacon allows the Summoner to designate targets for missile fire from other friendly units. The Summoner B has further protection through the use of an anti-missile system, which gives it increased protection from missile attacks. BV (1.0) = 2,175, BV (2.0) = 2,159

• Alternate Configuration C 

  A close range brawler, the Summoner C is armed with a single ER Large Laser for long-range sniping at enemy targets but truly comes into its own at close range. The 'Mech relies on a powerful Ultra Autocannon/20 for quick kill capabilities at close ranges. This is backed up by a highly accurate Streak SRM-6 launcher to seek out weak points in an enemy's armor and an ER Small Laser. BV (1.0) = 2,168, BV (2.0) = 2,379

• Alternate Configuration D 

  A multirole configuration of the Summoner, the D configuration is armed with a pair of ER Large Lasers for long range combat. These are backed up by a pair of ER Medium Lasers for short range combat. All of these lasers are linked to an advanced Targeting Computer making the 'Mech highly accurate. For anti-infantry combat, the 'Mech has a pair of Machine Guns. A pair of anti-missile systems give the 'Mech protection from missile carrying enemies, while six extra heat sinks certainly help. BV (1.0) = 2,664, BV (2.0) = 2,643

• Alternate Configuration E 

  Configured to take advantage of the new Advanced Tactical Missile system, the Summoner E carries an ER PPC for long range sniping capabilities. This is backed up by an ATM-6 launcher and an ATM-12 launcher which are both capable of firing a variety of specialized missiles that are configured for long, medium, and short range combat making this configuration deadly at any range. BV (1.0) = 2,518 (2,530), BV (2.0) = 2,612

• Alternate Configuration F 

  This version of the Summoner carries an Ultra AC/5 and ER Medium Laser in each arm, backed up by a torso mounted LRM-10 and ER Medium Laser. BV (2.0) = 2,186

• Alternate Configuration G 

  This variant is most adept sniping at long range, then dashing in to finish off its foe. The long-range punch comes from an ER PPC and an ER Large Laser, each of which is capable of opening holes in an enemy's armor. To exploit those holes, the Summoner G carries six SRM-4s and a Heavy Small Laser; four more heat sinks still aren't enough to be careless. BV (2.0) = 2,452

• Alternate Configuration H 

  Similar in concept to the D configuration, the Summoner H carries two Heavy Large Lasers as its primary weapons for incredibly powerful hitting power backed up by two ER Medium Lasers. These are all linked to an advanced Targeting Computer for greater accuracy. This configuration also carries a single anti-missile system for increased defense and nine extra heat sinks for pilot comfort. BV (1.0) = 2,394 (2,416), BV (2.0) = 2,536

• Alternate Configuration HH 

  This variant uses an array of new weaponry. It mounts a Plasma Cannon, Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20, Heavy Medium Laser, and a pair of ER Medium Lasers. To defend against conventional infantry, the HH carries an Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle. BV (2.0) = 2,490

• Alternate Configuration J 

  The main firepower is provided by a HAG-40 in the left arm/torso. This is supported by twin Improved Heavy Medium Lasers in the right arm. A Light Active Probe is mounted in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 2,666

• Alternate Configuration M 

  The preferred configuration of Nicolai Malthus, the M configuration is similar to the primary configuration in that it has an ER PPC as its primary weapon backed up by an LB 10-X Autocannon. Where it deviates is that for close combat the M configuration of the Summoner has a Streak SRM-6 and an ER Small Laser as secondary weapons. BV (1.0) = 2,254, BV (2.0) = 2,251

• Alternate Configuration Q 

  This configuration uses a Large Pulse Laser and ER PPC for primary firepower. For close combat it carries a Heavy Small Laser and Heavy Medium Laser and six SRM-4 missile launchers. BV (2.0) = 2,479

• Alternate Configuration T 

  An ER PPC mounted in the right arm is supplemented by a ProtoMech AC/8 in the left arm. A Streak LRM-15 in the left torso provides additional firepower. The missile launcher and autocannon each have two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 2,355

• Alternate Configuration U 

  This version carries a pair of ER PPCs tied into a Targeting Computer and a single LRT-15. The fixed Jump jets of the chassis prevents the installation of Underwater Maneuvering Units Pods typical of most "U" Omni-mech configurations which limit underwater performance of the machine. BV (2.0) = 3,092

• Alternate Configuration Z 

  This configuration was used by The Society. It has a 150 meter jump capability and a Nova CEWS. Its right arm carries an experimental ER Large Pulse Laser. The left arm carries eight AP Gauss Rifles to deal with battle armor and conventional infantry. The left torso mounts a single iATM 12 with three tons of ammunition.

Apocryphal Configurations

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The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.

From MechWarrior Online:

• SMN-PD "Pride" 

  A customized variant of the Summoner supposedly piloted by Aidan Pryde, the Pride uses an Ultra Autocannon/10 in its left arm, supported by an Ultra Autocannon/5, each with one ton of ammo. The left torso carries an ER medium laser with a Clan anti-missile system and a ton of AMS ammo. A single ER medium laser is in the right arm.

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Design Quirks

The Summoner has the following Design Quirks:

• Improved Communications
• Ubiquitous

Related Designs

• Thresher - Clan Jade Falcon became the first Clan to win OmniMech technology from Clan Coyote in 2863. Shortly after winning this new technology, the Jade Falcons used Thresher BattleMechs as the basis for production of the Summoner OmniMech, a design which has since dominated the Jade Falcon touman.

• Thanatos - Originally designed as an Omnimech, the Thanatos BattleMech was originally created to emulate the Summoner.

• Sunder - The Sunder OmniMech was reverse engineered from Clan OmniMech salvage after the Battle of Luthien. Until later production runs of the Sunder, the chassis of Summoner and Hellbringer (Loki) OmniMechs were reinforced to bear the extra weight, resulting in significant actuator problems.

• Falconer - This 'Mech was designed in part by Hanse Davion, who sought a 'Mech that could beat the Falcons at their own game. Its movement profile and performance were clearly inspired in part by the Clan Thor, a 'Mech that caused Federated Commonwealth troops no end of difficulties.

• Thor II - Developed by Clan Jade Falcon in 3093, the Thor II or Grand Summoner improved upon the original Thor by removing the permanently mounted Jump Jets and adding an Endo-Steel frame. Mounting a similar energy-ballistic-missile loadout as its progenitor, the Thor II is superior to the original design in almost every way.

Notable Pilots

• See list of Notable Summoner Pilots

Quote

“

If you see a Falcon not in a Summoner, Hellbringer or Kit Fox, double your caution.

”

- Clan Coyote adage

Notes

• In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was altered to Nemesis. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was left unchanged.

Gallery

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  Original Summoner from TRO:3050

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  Summoner from BTC:TRoW

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  Summoner from TRO:3050 Upgrade

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  Summoner (Thor) from RG:ilClan v3

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  Marthe Pryde's Summoner Theseus from BT:Legends

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  Nicolai Malthus' Summoner M from BT:Legends

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  Summoner versus a Scorpion from Luthien

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  Summoner Prime from CCG

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  Summoner A from CCG

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  Summoner from MWDA

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  Model of Summoner from MW4: Mercenaries

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  Summoner concept art from MWO

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  Summoner (with Inner Sphere codename Thor) miniature from 25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set

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  Summoner miniature from BattleTech: Clan Command Star

Bibliography

• 1st Somerset Strikers
• BattleMech Manual
• Bred for War
• Combat Operations
• Falcon Guard (novel)
• Field Manual: Warden Clans
• Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3
• Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
• Record Sheets: 3060
• Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
• Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3050
• Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
• Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
• Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade