Difference between revisions of "Harpy"

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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Harpy'''''-class [[ProtoMech]] was the first ProtoMech ever created. Intended as a "proof-of-concept" more than an actual fighting unit, the ''Harpy'' doesn't outperform a standard Elemental battle armor suit in most categories. The only real advantage it offered over the battle armor was the top speed and size. Because of this it was quickly relegated to anti-[[infantry]] work.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060, p. 196''</ref>
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The '''''Harpy'''''-class [[ProtoMech]] was the first ProtoMech ever created. Intended as a "proof-of-concept" more than an actual fighting unit, the ''Harpy'' doesn't outperform a standard Elemental battle armor suit in most categories. The only real advantage it offered over the battle armor was the top speed and size. Because of this it was quickly relegated to anti-[[infantry]] work.<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060, p. 196''</ref>
  
 
As a proof of concept however, the ''Harpy'' did demonstrate that the ProtoMech (with improvements) could become a viable weapon.
 
As a proof of concept however, the ''Harpy'' did demonstrate that the ProtoMech (with improvements) could become a viable weapon.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Harpy'' mounts only a single [[Machine Gun]] as it's weapon. The very restricted ammunition supply (10% of a standard 'Mech or vehicle mounted machine gun) was also a hindrance.
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The ''Harpy'' mounts only a single [[Machine Gun]] as it's main weapon, while carrying just 100kg of ammunition limits the ''Harpy'' to a little over three minutes of continuous firing. However it is capable of jumping 90 meters at a time and can maintain a cruising speed of 32 km/h, adequate for hunting down infantry.  Its light armoring - a single shot from a [[Medium Laser]] will punch through the center torso - is also sufficient for resisting most infantry-scale weapons, while its size can be intimidating to most troopers.<ref name=TRO3060>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
*;Harpy 2 : Introduced during the 3060s, this variant of the ProtoMech been given a [[ER Micro Laser|Extended Range Micro Laser]].  To fit the weapon, armor protection was slightly reduced. BV (2.0) = 48<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 286 - Harpy 2 variant from RS3060, introduced during the [[Civil War era]].</ref>
 
*;Harpy 2 : Introduced during the 3060s, this variant of the ProtoMech been given a [[ER Micro Laser|Extended Range Micro Laser]].  To fit the weapon, armor protection was slightly reduced. BV (2.0) = 48<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 286 - Harpy 2 variant from RS3060, introduced during the [[Civil War era]].</ref>
  
*;Harpy 3 : This upgraded version of the Harpy, was first spotted during the [[Jihad]]. This speedy variant has slightly increase's the ProtoMech's armor to its arms, head, and legs. Its arm with [[Light Machine Gun]] with ton of ammunition. To increase its speed to 80 km/ph, the Jump Jets were dropped. BV (2.0) = 64<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 287 - Fast / lightly armed Harpy 3 is introduced introduced.</ref>
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*;Harpy 3 : This upgraded version of the Harpy was first spotted during the [[Jihad]]. This speedy variant has slightly increased the ProtoMech's armor to its arms, head, and legs. Its armed with a [[Light Machine Gun]] with one ton of ammunition. To increase its top speed to 80 km/h, the jump jets were dropped. BV (2.0) = 64<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 287 - Fast / lightly armed Harpy 3 is introduced.</ref>
  
*;Harpy 4 : Similar version to the ''Harpy 3'', this fourth version of the Harpy retains its earlier version's weapon, while designers reduced its down to 50 km/ph. It regain its Jump Jets and added [[MASC]] equipment to give its brief speed boost. Armor protection has been reconfigured for the design. BV = 56<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 288 - Harpy 4 variant from RS3060u.</ref>
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*;Harpy 4 : Similar version to the ''Harpy 3'', this fourth version of the Harpy retains its earlier version's weapon, while designers reduced its top speed to 50 km/ph. It regained its jump jets and added [[MASC]] equipment to give its brief speed boost. Armor protection was also reconfigured for the design. BV = 56<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 288 - Harpy 4 variant from RS3060u.</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 11:03, 4 June 2016

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Harpy
Production information
Manufacturer Clan Smoke Jaguar Unknown facility[1]
Tech Base Clan
Introduced 3060
Technical specifications
Mass 2 tons
Chassis 200kg
Armor 550kg
Engine 1 ton
Speed 54 km/h
Jump Jets 3 (type unknown)
Armament

1x Machine Gun

BV (1.0) 28
BV (2.0) 56[2]

Description

The Harpy-class ProtoMech was the first ProtoMech ever created. Intended as a "proof-of-concept" more than an actual fighting unit, the Harpy doesn't outperform a standard Elemental battle armor suit in most categories. The only real advantage it offered over the battle armor was the top speed and size. Because of this it was quickly relegated to anti-infantry work.[3]

As a proof of concept however, the Harpy did demonstrate that the ProtoMech (with improvements) could become a viable weapon.

Weapons and Equipment

The Harpy mounts only a single Machine Gun as it's main weapon, while carrying just 100kg of ammunition limits the Harpy to a little over three minutes of continuous firing. However it is capable of jumping 90 meters at a time and can maintain a cruising speed of 32 km/h, adequate for hunting down infantry. Its light armoring - a single shot from a Medium Laser will punch through the center torso - is also sufficient for resisting most infantry-scale weapons, while its size can be intimidating to most troopers.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag

  • Harpy 3 
    This upgraded version of the Harpy was first spotted during the Jihad. This speedy variant has slightly increased the ProtoMech's armor to its arms, head, and legs. Its armed with a Light Machine Gun with one ton of ammunition. To increase its top speed to 80 km/h, the jump jets were dropped. BV (2.0) = 64[4]
  • Harpy 4 
    Similar version to the Harpy 3, this fourth version of the Harpy retains its earlier version's weapon, while designers reduced its top speed to 50 km/ph. It regained its jump jets and added MASC equipment to give its brief speed boost. Armor protection was also reconfigured for the design. BV = 56[5]

References

  1. Technical Readout: 3060, p. 196
  2. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 285 - BV 2 from RS 3060u record sheet.
  3. Technical Readout: 3060, p. 196
  4. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 287 - Fast / lightly armed Harpy 3 is introduced.
  5. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 288 - Harpy 4 variant from RS3060u.


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