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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image= Blood Reaper RGilClan v33.jpg |
| − | |name= | + | |name=''Blood Reaper'' |
| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer=[[W-7 Facilities]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 164–165: "Blood Reaper"</ref> |
| − | |model= | + | |production year=3079 |
| − | | | + | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/408/blood-reaper-standard/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |mass= | + | |model=Standard |
| − | |chassis= | + | |cost=14,374,634 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | |armor= | + | |Tech Base=Clan |
| − | |engine= | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| − | | | + | |mass=70 |
| − | |speed | + | |chassis=[[Type W4]] [[Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |armor= [[Advanced/3]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| − | |armament= | + | |engine=280 [[XL fusion engine|Xl fusion]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> |
| + | |comsys=[[Build 1685 Tacticom]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> | ||
| + | |T&T=[[Build 2 CAT TTS]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> | ||
| + | |heat sinks=18 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> | ||
| + | |speed=64<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> | ||
| + | |jumpjets=[[BMP Series XV]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> | ||
| + | |armament= <span></span> | ||
| + | * 2x [[ER PPC]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[Heavy Medium Laser]] | ||
| + | * 2x [[ATM 6]]<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> | ||
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)= | + | |BV (2.0)= 2,665<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 83</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| + | == Description == | ||
| + | Paying tribute to other highly successful [[Clan Wolf]] designs, the '''''Blood Reaper''''' is a symbolic and straightforward second-line [[BattleMech]] in heavy use in the post-[[Jihad]] [[Clan Wolf Touman|Clan Wolf ''touman'']]. | ||
| + | Seeking to standardize his forces and weed out non-Wolf designs, [[Khan]] [[Vlad Ward]] ordered his scientists to develop a rugged yet symbolic 'Mech for warriors of Clan Wolf to rally around. A standard BattleMech in the mold of the successful ''[[Tundra Wolf]]'', the ''Blood Reaper'' first entered service in [[3079]] and went on to form a large part of the Wolves' post-Jihad ''[[touman]]''. Khan Ward overcame the stigma of a second-line machine with classic Clan posturing; by insisting that warriors truly worthy of the spirit of the Wolf would win even while being hobbled by such a design.<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> | ||
| − | + | Sharing a similar reverse-canted leg, energy weapon arm and missile launcher torso layout as the iconic [[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|''Timber Wolf'']], the ''Blood Reaper'' was built on an [[Endo Steel]] frame and uses an [[XL engine]] to save weight for a heavy weapon and armor load. Slower than most front-line [[OmniMech]]s, the ''Blood Reaper'' featured a 120 meter jump capacity to help overcome this. Eighteen [[Double Heat Sink]]s provided the design adequate endurance.<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> | |
| − | |||
| − | == | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | + | The ''Blood Reaper'' was built around a pair of [[ATM-6|CC 6-Rack Advanced Tactical Missile Launchers]], one per torso, which provided it with flexible multirange firepower. At long range they were supported by a hard-hitting Type 22 [[ER PPC]] in each arm, while a pair of General Systems [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s offered enhanced close-range punch. A three ton ammo bay for each ATM launcher allowed the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to carry two tons of each of three of the ATM missile types, ensuring maximum tactical flexibility in the field.<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> | |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| + | *;Blood Reaper 2 : Introduced in [[3080]], this popular [[Trial of Position]] variant dropped the four jump jets, replacing them with two arm mounted [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s.<ref name="TRO:3085p164+"/> BV (2.0) = 2,521<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 235</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/407/blood-reaper-2/ MUL online entry for the Blood Reaper 2 variant]''</ref> | ||
| + | *; Blood Reaper 3 : One of the first new units produced after Clan Wolf relocated to the [[Wolf Empire]], the Blood Reaper 3 carries two [[ER PPC|ER PPCs]] and two [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser|Improved Heavy Medium Lasers]] linked to a [[targeting computer]], two [[SRM-6|SRM-6s]] with [[Artemis V]], and three [[coolant pod|coolant pods]] to deal with the punishing heat load. BV (2.0) = 2,856<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33'', p. 46</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Design Quirks == | ||
| + | The ''Blood Reaper'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Blood Reaper</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] | ||
| + | *[[Rugged|Rugged(1)]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Blood Reaper.jpg|Original ''Blood Reaper'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO: 3085]]'' | ||
| + | Blood Reaper RGilClan v33.jpg|''Blood Reaper'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33|RG:iClan vol. 33]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| − | + | ==Bibliography== | |
| − | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | |
| + | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Sword of Sedition]]'' (novel) | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
| + | [[Category:BattleMechs|Blood Reaper]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs|Blood Reaper]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:12, 29 April 2024
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| Blood Reaper | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | W-7 Facilities[1] |
| Production Year | 3079[2] |
| Model | Standard |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 14,374,634 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | Type W4 Endo Steel[1] |
| Armor | Advanced/3[1] |
| Engine | 280 Xl fusion[1] |
| Communications System | Build 1685 Tacticom[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Build 2 CAT TTS[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 18 Double Heat Sinks[1] |
| Speed | 64[1] km/h |
| Jump Jets | BMP Series XV[1] |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 2,665[1][2][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Paying tribute to other highly successful Clan Wolf designs, the Blood Reaper is a symbolic and straightforward second-line BattleMech in heavy use in the post-Jihad Clan Wolf touman.
Seeking to standardize his forces and weed out non-Wolf designs, Khan Vlad Ward ordered his scientists to develop a rugged yet symbolic 'Mech for warriors of Clan Wolf to rally around. A standard BattleMech in the mold of the successful Tundra Wolf, the Blood Reaper first entered service in 3079 and went on to form a large part of the Wolves' post-Jihad touman. Khan Ward overcame the stigma of a second-line machine with classic Clan posturing; by insisting that warriors truly worthy of the spirit of the Wolf would win even while being hobbled by such a design.[1]
Sharing a similar reverse-canted leg, energy weapon arm and missile launcher torso layout as the iconic Timber Wolf, the Blood Reaper was built on an Endo Steel frame and uses an XL engine to save weight for a heavy weapon and armor load. Slower than most front-line OmniMechs, the Blood Reaper featured a 120 meter jump capacity to help overcome this. Eighteen Double Heat Sinks provided the design adequate endurance.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Blood Reaper was built around a pair of CC 6-Rack Advanced Tactical Missile Launchers, one per torso, which provided it with flexible multirange firepower. At long range they were supported by a hard-hitting Type 22 ER PPC in each arm, while a pair of General Systems Heavy Medium Lasers offered enhanced close-range punch. A three ton ammo bay for each ATM launcher allowed the MechWarrior to carry two tons of each of three of the ATM missile types, ensuring maximum tactical flexibility in the field.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Blood Reaper 2
- Introduced in 3080, this popular Trial of Position variant dropped the four jump jets, replacing them with two arm mounted Medium Pulse Lasers.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,521[4][5]
- Blood Reaper 3
- One of the first new units produced after Clan Wolf relocated to the Wolf Empire, the Blood Reaper 3 carries two ER PPCs and two Improved Heavy Medium Lasers linked to a targeting computer, two SRM-6s with Artemis V, and three coolant pods to deal with the punishing heat load. BV (2.0) = 2,856[6]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Blood Reaper has the following Design Quirks:[7]
Gallery[edit]
Original Blood Reaper from TRO: 3085
Blood Reaper from RG:iClan vol. 33
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 164–165: "Blood Reaper"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Blood Reaper
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 83
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 235
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Blood Reaper 2 variant
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33, p. 46
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Blood Reaper