Araña
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| Araña | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Use | MilitiaMech Paramilitary Support Anti-Scout |
| Production Year | 3087[1] |
| Class | |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan (Advanced) |
| Mass | |
| Chassis | |
| Armor | |
| Engine | |
| Speed | km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | None |
| BV (2.0) | 1,092[2][3] |
Contents
Description
The Araña is a medium Quad MilitiaMech, which us designed to serve as a planetary militia 'Mech for the newly formed Escorpion Imperio in the Deep Periphery. Designed by Clan Goliath Scorpion, it was created in order to allow the natives of the former Nueva Castile citizenry serve alongside Clan's dwindling [[Touman|touman].
The 'Mech began to be produced in 3087, where the Clan funded Quixote Industries on the on world of Navarre make the design using some Clan technology they would furnish . The design was created to partner to the smaller Reptar MilitiaMech. Unlike its sibkin, the Araña was designed provide fire-support to sniper like Reptar and also deterrent against enemy scouts using its Clan-produced weaponry.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
Built on industrial Mech frame, the Araña is fitted with 9.5 tons of Heavy Industrial grade armor, allowing it to survive riggers of combat. Its quadruped leg configuration, also gives it considerable stability as it transversing rough terrain and added stability to green MechWarriors.
The 'mech is powered by an unnamed 200-rated Fusion Engine, giving the Araña mobility so could keep up with its partner, the Reptar. With the inclusion of a fusion engine, this provides amble energy to power the 'mech's main weaponry. Mounted on a turret right torso, Araña's main guns comes in the form of three Clan produced ER Medium Lasers. These Clan-grade lasers allows the 'Mech pack a considerable amount firepower in area of space known for its low technology. An Advanced Fire Control is fitted to the design to allow it be able to hit target with military precision.[5]
Notes
In the Alpha Strike Rules set for BattleTech, the Araña has been given a Point Value of 11, with Specials including Turret(3/3/-), ENE, ES, and AFC.[6]
The 'Mech has the following Equipment Rating: F/X-X-F (Advanced)
Design Quirks
The Araña has the following Design Quirks:
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Araña
- ↑ Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions, pp. 108-110 & 117 Araña - BV2
- ↑ MUL profile for the Araña - Includes BV2 and era it was introduced.
- ↑ Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions, pp. 108-110 Araña - Background
- ↑ Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions, pp. 108-110 & 117 Araña - Stats
- ↑ Profile for the Araña - Alpha Strike Card Info.