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* ARC-7L - Built by the [[Capellan Confederation]] the 7L variant of the ''Archer'' incorporates the new [[Stealth Armor]] and a Guardian ECM Suite for protection against enemy electronics and the ''Archer'' is harder to target. The 'Mech carries twelve and a half tons of Stealth Armor and is armed with Two LRM 20 launchers and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. For this massive upgrade though the 'Mechs top speed has been reduced to 54 kph. In an attempt to compensate for this the 'Mech has had three [[jump jet]]s mounted making it capable of jumping up to ninety meters. BV (1.0) = 1,612 | * ARC-7L - Built by the [[Capellan Confederation]] the 7L variant of the ''Archer'' incorporates the new [[Stealth Armor]] and a Guardian ECM Suite for protection against enemy electronics and the ''Archer'' is harder to target. The 'Mech carries twelve and a half tons of Stealth Armor and is armed with Two LRM 20 launchers and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. For this massive upgrade though the 'Mechs top speed has been reduced to 54 kph. In an attempt to compensate for this the 'Mech has had three [[jump jet]]s mounted making it capable of jumping up to ninety meters. BV (1.0) = 1,612 | ||
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| + | * ARC-7S - The ''Archer'' 7S is an upgrade of the 6S model that uses [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] in place of the [[Endo Steel]] structure used on the 6S. The 7S has two LRM-20 launchers with Artemic IV for increased missile accuraccy. For close range defense the 'Mech has an [[ER Medium Laser]] and a rear facing [[Small Pulse Laser]]. | ||
* ARC-8M - The 8M variant of the ''Archer'' is built on a [[Endo Steel]] chassis and mixes elements of several past variants. The 'Mech is armed with two LRM 15 launchers with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems and an [[ER Large Laser]] for long-range combat. The 'Mech also mounts three [[ER Medium Laser]]s for close range support. This makes the 8m effective at all ranges and gives it both long-range direct and indirect capabilities. BV (1.0) = 1,377 | * ARC-8M - The 8M variant of the ''Archer'' is built on a [[Endo Steel]] chassis and mixes elements of several past variants. The 'Mech is armed with two LRM 15 launchers with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems and an [[ER Large Laser]] for long-range combat. The 'Mech also mounts three [[ER Medium Laser]]s for close range support. This makes the 8m effective at all ranges and gives it both long-range direct and indirect capabilities. BV (1.0) = 1,377 | ||
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| + | * ARC-9K - The ''Archer'' 9K carries as its primary weapons four new [[MML-5]] launchers which are capable of firing both LRM and SRM ammunition. These give the 'Mech a great deal of tactical flexibility. For ling range direct fire capabilities the 'Mech has three [[Light PPC]]s and also has a [[C3 slave]] that allows the 'Mech to share targeting data with friendly units. | ||
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*[[Technical Readout: 3050]] | *[[Technical Readout: 3050]] | ||
Revision as of 00:11, 27 May 2007
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| Archer | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Earthwerks Incorporated |
| Model | ARC-2R |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | Earthwerk Archer |
| Armor | Maximillian 100 |
| Engine | VOX 280 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,117 |
Contents
Description
Built in 2474 the Archer is a contemporary of 'Mechs such as the Thunderbolt and the Banshee. The Archers primary role is as a fire support 'Mech and early in its combat career it was considered an assault 'Mech. The 'Mech has been used in a variety of roles, the most common of which is its intended role of indirect fire support and bombardment of enemy fortifications. The Archer has a top speed of 64.8 kph and is protected by thirteen tons of armor.
Armament
The Archers primary weapons are a pair of Doombud LRM 20 missile launchers with enough ammunition for two minutes of constant fire. This makes the Archer a very capable, and deadly, fire support 'Mech. For close combat situations the Archer carries four Diverse Optics Type 18 Medium Lasers, two of which are rear mounted.
Variants
- ARC-2K - The 2K Archer is a modification built to increase its direct firepower capability and give it more staying power on the battlefield once it has run out of ammunition. The 'Mech downloads the LRM 20 launchers to two LRM 15 launchers and removes all of the Medium Lasers. The 'Mech uses the saved weight to add two Large Lasers and two heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 977
- ARC-2S - The 2S is another modification made to allow the Archer to defend itself better against an enemy that manages to close ranges with it. The 'Mech downgrades the LRM 20 launchers to two LRM 15 launchers and uses the saved weight to add two SRM 4 launchers giving it additional short range firepower. BV (1.0) = 997
- ARC-2W - The 2W is similar to the 2S model but goes about increasing its close range firepower in a different way. The two rear firing Medium Lasers have been removed and the armor protection has been reduced by three tons and two SRM 4 launchers have been added to the 'Mech and the 'Mech retains its LRM 20 launchers. BV (1.0) = 932
- ARC-4M - An upgrade using rediscovered Star League technology the 4M is built around an Endo Steel chassis and upgrades the armor by half a ton. The 'Mech upgrades its heat sinks to double heat sinks for added heat dissipation capabilities. The 'Mech upgrades its twin LRM 20 launchers by adding Artemis IV fire control systems to the launchers and still mounts four Medium Lasers, two if which are still rear mounted. BV (1.0) = 1,539
- ARC-5R - The 5R is similar to the 2K model of the Archer and is built on an Endo Steel chassis and upgrades its heat sinks to double heat sinks. The LRM 15 launchers have had Artemis IV fire control systems added for increased accuracy and the 'Mech now has two ER Large Lasers for long range direct firepower. BV (1.0) = 1,319
- ARC-5S - The 5S variant of the Archer upgrades the engine to an XL Engine cutting the engines weight in half and reduces the LRM 20 launchers to LRM 15s. The saved weight has been used to add two Streak SRM 2 launchers and allowed the Medium Lasers to be upgraded to four Medium Pulse Lasers Finally the 'Mech has a Narc Missile beacon which allows the Archer to tag enemy 'Mechs with a beacon which allows friendly 'Mechs to easily target the 'Mech with missile weapons. BV (1.0) = 1,122
- ARC-5W - The 5W is an upgrade of the 2W variant. The 'Mech has been upgraded with an XL Engine to save weight and the 'Mech uses double heat sinks for greater heat dissipation. The 'Mech is armed with two LRM 20 launchers and two SRM 4 launchers and carries a Narc Missile Beacon to allow it to designate 'Mechs for targeting by friendly units with missile launchers. BV (1.0) = 1,128
- ARC-6S - The 6S variant of the Archer is built with a new Light Fusion Engine, which weighs three quarters of the weight of the original engine. The 'Mech carries two LRM 20 launchers mated to Artemis IV fire control systems and two Streak SRM 2 launchers as well as two Medium Lasers for close combat. As a defensive measure the 'Mech has an ER Small Laser mounted in the rear of its head for added protection. BV (1.0) = 1,480
- ARC-6W - The 6W is a periphery upgrade of the Archer is built using older technologies with one major difference. The 'Mech has four Medium Lasers, all in arm mounts and carries eight Rocket Launcher 20s and two Rocket Launcher 10s giving it a powerful one-shot capability or it can use each rocket launcher rack as a single shot over an extended period. BV (1.0) = 1,239
- ARC-7L - Built by the Capellan Confederation the 7L variant of the Archer incorporates the new Stealth Armor and a Guardian ECM Suite for protection against enemy electronics and the Archer is harder to target. The 'Mech carries twelve and a half tons of Stealth Armor and is armed with Two LRM 20 launchers and two ER Medium Lasers. For this massive upgrade though the 'Mechs top speed has been reduced to 54 kph. In an attempt to compensate for this the 'Mech has had three jump jets mounted making it capable of jumping up to ninety meters. BV (1.0) = 1,612
- ARC-7S - The Archer 7S is an upgrade of the 6S model that uses Heavy Ferro-Fibrous with CASE in place of the Endo Steel structure used on the 6S. The 7S has two LRM-20 launchers with Artemic IV for increased missile accuraccy. For close range defense the 'Mech has an ER Medium Laser and a rear facing Small Pulse Laser.
- ARC-8M - The 8M variant of the Archer is built on a Endo Steel chassis and mixes elements of several past variants. The 'Mech is armed with two LRM 15 launchers with Artemis IV fire control systems and an ER Large Laser for long-range combat. The 'Mech also mounts three ER Medium Lasers for close range support. This makes the 8m effective at all ranges and gives it both long-range direct and indirect capabilities. BV (1.0) = 1,377
- ARC-9K - The Archer 9K carries as its primary weapons four new MML-5 launchers which are capable of firing both LRM and SRM ammunition. These give the 'Mech a great deal of tactical flexibility. For ling range direct fire capabilities the 'Mech has three Light PPCs and also has a C3 slave that allows the 'Mech to share targeting data with friendly units.