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Shilone | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Wakazashi Enterprises |
Model | SL-17 |
Class | Medium |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Cost | 3,399,045[1] |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 65 tons |
Structural Integrity | 6 |
Frame | Wakazashi III |
Power Plant | Shinobi 260 |
Fuel | 400 - 5 tons |
Armament |
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Communications System | Duoteck 100 |
Tracking & Targeting System | RCA Instatrac Mark XI |
Heat Sinks | 20 |
BV (1.0) | 1149[2] |
BV (2.0) | 1266 |
Description
A medium fighter mostly used by House Kurita, the Shilone has heavier arms and armor than most other fighters in its weight class. Early models suffered a manufacturing defect in the wing joint, resulting in several fatal crashes. All models were later upgraded with new wing joints and have had no structural failures since.
Armament
The SL-17 Shilone mounts a Shigunga LRM-20 and a Diverse Optics Type 10 Large Laser in the nose. For shorter range attacks, two Diverse Optics Type 20 Medium Lasers in the wings can be used to finish the job. In case of another fighter finding itself behind the Shilone, a rear-facing NCK "Thornbush" SRM-4 launcher can dispatch pursuit.
Variants
- SL-17AC - The most notable variant replaces the nose mounted LRM-20 rack and a heat sink for an Autocannon/2, with a total ammo loadout of 45 rounds. This allows the Shilone to fight at increased range, surprising the enemy and staying out of harm's way.
BV (1.0) = 1,016 [3] BV (2.0) = 972 - SL-17R - This simple upgrade of the SL-17 replaces the low-tech heat sinks with double strength versions[4]. BV (1.0) = 1,214[5], BV (2.0) = 1,230
- SL-17X - A Jihad era experimental refit, where the fighter been 10.5 tons of Ferro-Aluminum armor. Its principle weapon is a Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle with 3 tons of ammunition. While retaining the original 17R's Large Laser, a pair of Clan ER Medium Lasers have fitted, one per wing. In addition to additional armor, the fight been given a pair of Chaff Pods. It had 10 Double Heat Sinks to handle new heat curve. BV (1.0) = ????, BV (2.0) = 1,917[6]
- SL-18 - This Jihad variant replace the armor for Ferro-Aluminum, and upgrade the lasers to ER models. A XL Engine is replaced for lighter weight, and removes the LRM, for three MML-7 in the Nose and one in the rear. BV (1.0) = 1,037[7]
Notable Pilots
- Tyra Miraborg of the Free Rasalhague Republic flew her Shilone on her fateful mission against the Clans in 3050 over Radstadt, when she crashed her fighter into the bridge of the Clan Wolf flagship Dire Wolf, killing ilKhan Leo Showers at the cost of her own life. [8]