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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image=Arbalest (2).jpg + |image=Arbalest.jpg − |name=''Arbalest'' + |name=Arbalest − |manufacturer=[[Irece Alpha]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 142-143, "Arbalest"</ref> + |manufacturer=[[Clan Nova Cat]] − | production year=3077 + |model= − |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/62/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>+ |class=Light − |model= Standard + |cost= 2,515,417 C-bills − |cost= 2,440,417 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> − |Tech Base=Clan − |mech type=BattleMech − |feet=biped |mass=25 |mass=25 − |chassis=[[Star League NCX]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> + |chassis=Star League NCX − |armor=[[Irece Standard]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> + |armor=Irece Standard − |engine=[[Vlar 125]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> + |engine=Vlar 125 − |comsys=[[Raldon R1]] with [[ECM suite]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/>+ |speed=86 − |T&T=[[Dalban Hirez II]]<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> − |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> − |speed=86<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> |armament= |armament= − * 2x [[LRM-10]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> + − * 2x [[ER medium laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> + *2x[[LRM-10]] − |BV (1.0)= 974<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 36</ref> + *2x[[ER Medium Lasers]] − |BV (2.0)= 1,029<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 39</ref> + |BV (1.0)= 974 + |BV (2.0)= 1029<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 143</ref> }} }} − == Description == + ==Description== − The '''''Arbalest''''' was first used during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] by [[Clan Nova Cat]] as they sought to improve their second-line forces. The ''Arbalest''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s long range firepower makes up for its relatively slow speed when compared to other clan 'Mechs of a similar size. To make production easier and faster, Clan Nova Cat engineers used less expensive components that were readily available in the Inner Sphere. Utilizing a [[fusion engine|standard engine]], [[Chassis|standard internal structure]], and [[Standard armor|basic armor]] allowed the Nova Cats to produce the 'Mech in large numbers. The ''Arbalest'' is manufactured on the Nova Cat's enclave capital [[Irece]] in the [[Draconis Combine]] and can be found throughout the post-Jihad [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> + The '''''Arbalest''''' was first used during the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[Jihad]] as [[Clan Nova Cat]] sought to improve its second-line forces. The head mounted [[ECM Suite]] was very good at disrupting Blakist targeting and communication networks. Its long-range firepower makes up for its relatively slow speed. To maximize productivity the Nova Cat engineers used less-expensive components that were available in the Inner Sphere. A standard engine, standard internal structure, and basic armor allowed the Cats to produce the 'Mech in large numbers. The ''Arbalest'' is manufactured on the Nova Cat's enclave capital [[Irece]] in the [[Draconis Combine]] and can be found throughout the post Jihad [[Inner Sphere]]. − == Weapons and Equipment == + ==Armament== − The ''Arbalest'' is a light 'Mech capable of engaging an enemy at long range, or being used as a light fire support platform. The 'Mech uses its twin [[Mk.46 Type II]] [[LRM-10]] launchers to strike an enemy at long range. Should an opponent close, the ''Arbalest'' is capable of defending itself at short range with its pair of [[Series 2a Mk. 5]] [[ER medium laser]]s. Finally, the head-mounted [[ECM suite]] disrupts enemy electronics and proved valuable when disrupting Blakist C3i networks.<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> + The ''Arbalest'' is a light 'Mech capable of engaging an enemy at long range. The 'Mech uses its twin Mk.46 Type II [[LRM 10]] launchers to keep an enemy at range. The ''Arbalest'' is capable of defending itself at short range with its pair of Series 2a Mk. 5 [[ER Medium Laser]]s. − == Variants == + ==Variants== − *; Arbalest 2 : The ''Arbalest'' 2, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3079]]<ref name="MUL2"/> removes one of the [[LRM-10]] launchers to add a [[MASC]] system. In doing this the 'Mech is capable of disengaging from an enemy that may be beyond its combat capabilities much easier than the standard ''Arbalest''. BV (1.0) = 968<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 37</ref>, BV (2.0) = 967<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 199</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/60/arbalest-2/ MUL online entry for the Arbalest 2 variant]''</ref> − *; Arbalest 3 : This variation of the standard ''Arbalest'', developed in [[Introduction Year::3081]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, focuses on improving the capabilities of the 'Mech by using [[ferro-fibrous armor]] to increase protection. The ''Arbalest'' 3 also replaces the [[ECM suite]] with an extra ton of armor to increase protection further. The two arm-mounted lasers are swapped out for a pair of [[ER small laser]]s.<ref name="TRO:3085p142+"/> BV (2.0) = 921<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 200</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/61/arbalest-3/ MUL online entry for the Arbalest 3 variant]''</ref> + * ''Arbalest'' 2 - The ''Arbalest'' 2 removes one of the LRM launchers to add a [[MASC]] system. In doing this the 'Mech is capable of disengaging an enemy that may be beyond its combat capabilities much easier than the standard ''Arbalest''. BV (1.0) = 968, BV (2.0) = [[????]] − === Custom Variants ===+ * ''Arbalest'' 3 - This variation of the standard ''Arbalest'' focuses on improving the capabilities of the 'Mech by using [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor]] to increase protection. The ''Arbalest'' 3 also replaces the ECM Suite with an extra ton of armor to increase protection further. The two arm mounted lasers are swapped out for a pair of [[ER Small Laser]]s.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 142</ref> − *; Odom's Hammer : The [[Kell Hounds]]' [[James Odom]] used a heavily modified ''Arbalest'' that swapped out the standard engine and [[MASC]] system with a [[Vlar 125]] [[XL engine]] and [[Leaper Model L5]] [[jump jet]]s. It also sports two [[Series 1b]] [[ER small laser]]s and two [[Streak_SRM-6#Pattern_J6c|Pattern J6c]] [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers. Originating in a [[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards|pilot dossier]] for ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]]'', no record sheet has been provided for this variant. <ref name=DADossiers72>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 72: "James Odom"</ref> − ==Design Quirks==+ *WX859-07C - The [[Kell Hounds]]' [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_31.pdf James Odom] used a heavily modifed ''Arbalest'' that swapped out the standard engine and [[MASC]] system with a Vlar 125 Fusion XL and Leaper Model L5 Jump Jets. It also sports two Series 1b [[ER Small Lasers]] and two Pattern J6c [[Streak SRM-6]] Launchers. BV = ??? − The ''Arbalest'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 BattleMech Quirk Table - Arbalest Entry.</ref> − *[[Easy to Maintain]] − ==Notable Pilots== + ==References== − :''See [[:Category:Notable Arbalest Pilots]]''+ <references/> − == BattleMech Gallery == + ==Bibliography== − <gallery>+ *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_1.pdf Janis Nova Cat's Dossier]'' − Image:Arbalest.jpg|The original [[MechWarrior Dark Age]] image of the Arbalest. + *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_26.pdf Bart Bradshaw's Dossier]'' − </gallery>+ *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_33.pdf Danni Haag's Dossier]'' + *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_31.pdf James Odom's Dossier]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − == References == − <references/> − == Bibliography == − <div class="desktop-3-col"> − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − </div> − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Clan Nova Cat BattleMechs|Arbalest]] + [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] + [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Clan Nova Cat BattleMechs]]
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| − | |image=Arbalest | + | |image=Arbalest.jpg |
| − | |name= | + | |name=Arbalest |
| − | |manufacturer=[[ | + | |manufacturer=[[Clan Nova Cat]] |
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|mass=25 | |mass=25 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Star League NCX |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Irece Standard |
| − | |engine= | + | |engine=Vlar 125 |
| − | + | |speed=86 | |
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|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | * 2x [[LRM-10]] | + | |
| − | * 2x [[ER | + | *2x[[LRM-10]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)= 974 | + | *2x[[ER Medium Lasers]] |
| − | |BV (2.0)= | + | |BV (1.0)= 974 |
| + | |BV (2.0)= 1029<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 143</ref> | ||
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| − | == Description == | + | ==Description== |
| − | The '''''Arbalest''''' was first used during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] | + | The '''''Arbalest''''' was first used during the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[Jihad]] as [[Clan Nova Cat]] sought to improve its second-line forces. The head mounted [[ECM Suite]] was very good at disrupting Blakist targeting and communication networks. Its long-range firepower makes up for its relatively slow speed. To maximize productivity the Nova Cat engineers used less-expensive components that were available in the Inner Sphere. A standard engine, standard internal structure, and basic armor allowed the Cats to produce the 'Mech in large numbers. The ''Arbalest'' is manufactured on the Nova Cat's enclave capital [[Irece]] in the [[Draconis Combine]] and can be found throughout the post Jihad [[Inner Sphere]]. |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The ''Arbalest'' is a light 'Mech capable of engaging an enemy at long range | + | The ''Arbalest'' is a light 'Mech capable of engaging an enemy at long range. The 'Mech uses its twin Mk.46 Type II [[LRM 10]] launchers to keep an enemy at range. The ''Arbalest'' is capable of defending itself at short range with its pair of Series 2a Mk. 5 [[ER Medium Laser]]s. |
| − | == Variants == | + | ==Variants== |
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| − | * | + | * ''Arbalest'' 2 - The ''Arbalest'' 2 removes one of the LRM launchers to add a [[MASC]] system. In doing this the 'Mech is capable of disengaging an enemy that may be beyond its combat capabilities much easier than the standard ''Arbalest''. BV (1.0) = 968, BV (2.0) = [[????]] |
| − | + | * ''Arbalest'' 3 - This variation of the standard ''Arbalest'' focuses on improving the capabilities of the 'Mech by using [[Ferro-Fibrous Armor]] to increase protection. The ''Arbalest'' 3 also replaces the ECM Suite with an extra ton of armor to increase protection further. The two arm mounted lasers are swapped out for a pair of [[ER Small Laser]]s.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 142</ref> | |
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| − | + | *WX859-07C - The [[Kell Hounds]]' [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_31.pdf James Odom] used a heavily modifed ''Arbalest'' that swapped out the standard engine and [[MASC]] system with a Vlar 125 Fusion XL and Leaper Model L5 Jump Jets. It also sports two Series 1b [[ER Small Lasers]] and two Pattern J6c [[Streak SRM-6]] Launchers. BV = ??? | |
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| − | == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | + | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_1.pdf Janis Nova Cat's Dossier]'' | |
| − | + | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_26.pdf Bart Bradshaw's Dossier]'' | |
| − | + | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_33.pdf Danni Haag's Dossier]'' | |
| + | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_31.pdf James Odom's Dossier]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category:Clan Nova Cat BattleMechs | + | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan Nova Cat BattleMechs]] | ||