Harpy
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| Harpy | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Smoke Jaguar Unknown facility[1] |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Introduced | 3060 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 2 tons |
| Chassis | Standard |
| Armor | Standard |
| Engine | 10 Fusion |
| 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 weapon. The very restricted ammunition supply (10% of a standard 'Mech or vehicle mounted machine gun) was also a hindrance.
Variants
- Harpy 2
- Introduced during the 3060s, this variant of the ProtoMech been given a Extended Range Micro Laser. To fit the weapon, armor protection was slightly reduced. BV (2.0) = 48[4]
- 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[5]
- 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[6]
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 196
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 285 - BV 2 from RS 3060u record sheet.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 196
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 286 - Harpy 2 variant from RS3060, introduced during the Civil War era.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 287 - Fast / lightly armed Harpy 3 is introduced introduced.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 288 - Harpy 4 variant from RS3060u.