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Revision as of 13:59, 20 June 2010
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| Crossbow | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Novy Minsky Armaments Plant |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 9,135,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 65 tons |
| Chassis | Anaconda OmniHeavy |
| Armor | Compound V6 |
| Engine | New Kent Type 325 |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,658[1] |
| BV (2.0) | ?? |
Contents
Description
Developed during the Golden Century by Clan Steel Viper, the Crossbow is a relatively cheap design that was their attempt to crash-start their OmniMech manufacturing capability. Newer designs have largely relegated the Crossbow to second-line duty, though it still appears frequently. Often described as a sleeker version of the Star League Longbow, the Crossbow is solidly protected by twelve tons of armor, though its traditionally missile-heavy weapons loadout means that it does not need any extra double heat sinks.
Armament
The weapons on the Crossbow are simple: two Artemis-guided LRM-20s that are just as effective at point blank range as they are at long. The limited ammo supply is rarely a problem in Clan Trials, but it cannot stay on the field for an extended period of time. The majority of the configurations mount all the weapons in the arms, and the primary configuration is no exception.
Alternate Configurations
- Alt. Config. A - The first alternate configuration pares down the LRMs to LRM-5s and adds a pair of Streak SRM-6s and Medium Pulse Lasers for close range work. BV (1.0) = 1,628[1]
- Alt. Config. B - Another configuration that is simple, though it is more efficient, the B uses a pair of Streak SRM-6s in each arm, along with a ton of ammo for each. BV (1.0) = 1,521[1]
- Alt. Config. C - The third variant continues the missile-heavy loadout with a pair of ATM 6s, along with enough ammo for each launcher to have access to all of the different types possible. These are supplemented by a pair of Heavy Machine Guns in the torso for anti-infantry work and an ECM Suite. BV (1.0) = 1,385[1]
- Alt. Config. H - Designed to take advantage of the heavy laser technology pioneered by Clan Star Adder, variant H mounts a Large and a Medium. It has an LRM-15 in the opposite arm, and two Light Machine Guns on each side of the torso to protect against unarmored infantry. Four additional double heat sinks help keep the 'Mech cool. BV (1.0) = 1,461[1]
Related BattleMechs
- Crossbow - Though produced centuries after the Age of War Lyran Crossbow BattleMech, the original BattleMech "likely inspired" the design of the Crossbow OmniMech.[2]
References
- Bloodright (scenario pack), pp. 60-61
- Technical Readout: 3058, pp. 178-179