Black Lanner

Black Lanner
Production information
Manufacturer	Ironhold Alpha Complex, Olivetti Weapons
Production Year	3052
Model	Prime
Class	Medium
Cost	18,098,510 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	55 tons
Chassis	JF 5 Light Endo Steel
Armor	Compound JF Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	385 JF Extralight
Speed	119 km/h (151 km/h with MASC)
Armament	Primary Configuration 1x ER Large Laser 1x LRM-10 1x SRM-6 2x ER Medium Lasers
BV (1.0)	1,657
BV (2.0)	2,268

Description

The Black Lanner is a fast medium OmniMech that can take on a variety of roles. It first saw action during the Trials in the run up to the Clan Invasion, but the Inner Sphere first saw it during the Battle of Tukayyid. The front-line 'Mech makes use of all weight-saving technology available to the Clan Jade Falcon scientists who used it, including an XL Engine, Endo Steel, and eight tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. The Black Lanner includes a MASC system on the base chassis that enables it to run up to 151 km/h in bursts.

Armament

The primary configuration of the Black Lanner is effective at all ranges. At long range, it can make use of an ER Large Laser and LRM-10. When it closes in, it can attack with a pair of ER Medium Lasers and an SRM-6 that can exploit holes in its opponent's armor. An ECM Suite protects it from many forms of electronics.

Alternate Configurations

• Alt. Config. A - The Black Lanner A is configured for electronic warfare and scouting. It uses an Active Probe to find hidden units, an ECM Suite to counteract enemy electronics, and a TAG spotting laser to designate targets for homing artillery. Offensively, it can call upon an ER PPC and a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,801, BV (2.0) = 2,308

• Alt. Config. B - This dedicated fire-support model uses a pair of LRM-20s, though they can only call upon three tons of ammunition. BV (1.0) = 1,636, BV (2.0) = 1,961

• Alt. Config. C - The "C" is a close-support variant that mounts six ER Medium Lasers and a Streak SRM-6. It also uses three additional double heat sinks to help combat heat levels. BV (1.0) = 1,900, BV (2.0) = 2,523

• Alt. Config. D - This close-range brawler mounts pairs of Medium Pulse Lasers, SRM-6s, ER Small Lasers, Flamers, and four Machine Guns. This configuration is devastating to conventional infantry and a serious threat to combat vehicles. An Active Probe ensures that it is rarely surprised. BV (1.0) = 1,390, BV (2.0) = 1,809

• Alt. Config. E - This variant uses an ATM 12 and three tons of ammunition to maintain effectiveness at all ranges. Three ER Medium Lasers provide additional firepower. BV (1.0) = 1,794, BV (2.0) = 2,331

• Alt. Config. H - The "H" configuration mounts four additional double heat sinks to combat the heat that the Heavy Large Laser and pair of Medium Pulse Lasers build. It also has an ECM Suite. BV (1.0) = 1,616, BV (2.0) = 1,928

• Alt. Config. X - The "X" configuration mounts a Rotary AC/2 in the right arm, and two Improved Heavy Medium Lasers in the left arm for concentrate fire support. BV (2.0)= 1,681

Gallery

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  Black Lanner A in Motion

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  Black Lanner D in Motion

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  Black Lanner Prime in Combat

Bibliography

• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade
• Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3058
• Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade