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	unnamed manufacturing complex near Capetown, [[Priori]]<ref name=WoR>''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'', p. 132, "Punishing Priori"</ref>		unnamed manufacturing complex near Capetown, [[Priori]]<ref name=WoR>''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'', p. 132, "Punishing Priori"</ref>
−	|model= Prime<ref name=TRCIp72f />	+	|model= Prime
	|production year=2887		|production year=2887
	|year reference=<ref name=ED21>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 21, RUD</ref>		|year reference=<ref name=ED21>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 21, RUD</ref>
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	The tough ''Kingfisher'' mounts fourteen and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, the most it can take. Unlike most modern front-line OmniMechs, the ''Kingfisher'' uses a standard engine. The 'Mech also has seventeen fixed [[double heat sink]]s, forcing three to be mounted outside of the engine.<ref name=TBTp56/><ref name=TRO3058p184/><ref name=TRO3058Up188/>		The tough ''Kingfisher'' mounts fourteen and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, the most it can take. Unlike most modern front-line OmniMechs, the ''Kingfisher'' uses a standard engine. The 'Mech also has seventeen fixed [[double heat sink]]s, forcing three to be mounted outside of the engine.<ref name=TBTp56/><ref name=TRO3058p184/><ref name=TRO3058Up188/>
−	The weapons on the ''Kingfisher'' generally make it effective at all ranges. The primary configuration of the ''Kingfisher'' is best at medium-short range, but an [[LRM-10]] launcher and two [[Large Pulse Laser]]s make it threatening at long-range as well. The pairs of [[Large Pulse Laser|Large]] and [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s are very accurate and the [[Streak SRM-6]] cannot fire unless it achieves a target lock, making it ideally suited to green pilots and urban environments. An arm-mounted [[ER Small Laser]] seems superfluous.<ref name=TBTp56/><ref name=TRO3058p184/><ref name=TRO3058Up188/>	+	The weapons on the ''Kingfisher'' generally make them effective at all ranges. The primary configuration of the ''Kingfisher'' is best at medium-short range. An [[LRM-10]] launcher is its only legitimate long-range threat. A pair of [[Large Pulse Laser|Large]] and [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s are very accurate and the [[Streak SRM-6]] cannot fire unless it achieves a target lock, making it ideally suited to green pilots and urban environments. An arm-mounted [[ER Small Laser]] seems superfluous.<ref name=TBTp56/><ref name=TRO3058p184/><ref name=TRO3058Up188/>
	==Alternate Configurations==		==Alternate Configurations==
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
−	* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Eisvogel'''''.	+	* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Eisvogel'''.
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		+	* Plastic Kingfisher Prime is included in [[BattleTech: Clan Heavy Battle Star]]
	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	Kingfisher.jpg|''Kingfisher'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''		Kingfisher.jpg|''Kingfisher'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
	Kingfisher RGilClan v18.png|''Kingfisher'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18|RG:ilClan v18]]''		Kingfisher RGilClan v18.png|''Kingfisher'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18|RG:ilClan v18]]''
−	Clan Heavy Battle Star - Kingfisher.jpg|''Kingfisher'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Heavy Battle Star]]''
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Kingfisher RGilClan v18.png |name=''Kingfisher'' |manufacturer= [[Industrial Complex Alpha (Clan Snow Raven)|Industrial Complex Alpha]]<ref name=ilClan18>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 35</ref> ---- [[Strana Mechty 'Mech Production Facility Beta]]<ref name=TRCIp72f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 72–73: "Kingfisher"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U --> ---- unnamed manufacturing complex near Capetown, [[Priori]]<ref name=WoR>''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'', p. 132, "Punishing Priori"</ref> |model= Prime |production year=2887 |year reference=<ref name=ED21>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 21, RUD</ref> |cost= 13,017,969 C-bills |Tech Base = Clan |mech type = OmniMech |mass=90 |chassis=[[SL YT-A Endo]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp72f /> --> |armor= [[Forging Z5 Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp72f /> --> |engine=[[Star League Standard 360]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp72f /> --> |comsys=[[Model 74/129.3 TCS]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp72f /> --> |T&T=[[S438 Mk. III Mod. 7 TTS]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp72f /> --> |heat sinks=17 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp72f /> --> |speed=64 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp72f /> --> |armament=Primary Configuration <!-- <ref name=TRCIp72f /> --> * 2x [[Large Pulse Laser]] * 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] * 1x [[LRM-10]] * 1x [[Streak SRM-6]] * 1x [[ER Small Laser]] |BV (1.0)=2,103<ref name=TRO3058Up188>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 188-189, "Kingfisher</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 322</ref> |BV (2.0)=2,401<ref name=TRCIp72f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 186</ref> }} ==Description== An early [[Clan]] assault [[OmniMech]] that may have influenced all subsequent assault OmniMech design, the '''''Kingfisher''''' is rugged and maneuverable. These traits make the ''Kingfisher'' an ideal choice for take and hold missions.<ref name=TBTp56>''The Black Thorns'', pp. 56-57</ref><ref name=TRO3058p184>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 184</ref><ref name=TRO3058Up188/> Based off the powerful but ''[[dezgra]]'' ''[[Pulverizer]]'', [[Clan Snow Raven]]<ref name=TRGCp40>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 40 "PUL-3R ''Pulverizer''"</ref> debuted the ''Kingfisher'' in [[Introduction Year::2887]] as an early second-generation OmniMech<ref name=ED21/>. The ''Kingfisher''&#39;s speed and relative durability have kept it in heavy use even during the [[Clan Invasion era]], especially by [[Clan Ghost Bear]], alongside more recent assault OmniMechs like the ''[[Executioner]]''.<ref name=TBTp56/><ref name=TRO3058p184/><ref name=TRO3058Up188/> ==Weapons and Equipment== The tough ''Kingfisher'' mounts fourteen and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, the most it can take. Unlike most modern front-line OmniMechs, the ''Kingfisher'' uses a standard engine. The 'Mech also has seventeen fixed [[double heat sink]]s, forcing three to be mounted outside of the engine.<ref name=TBTp56/><ref name=TRO3058p184/><ref name=TRO3058Up188/> The weapons on the ''Kingfisher'' generally make them effective at all ranges. The primary configuration of the ''Kingfisher'' is best at medium-short range. An [[LRM-10]] launcher is its only legitimate long-range threat. A pair of [[Large Pulse Laser|Large]] and [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s are very accurate and the [[Streak SRM-6]] cannot fire unless it achieves a target lock, making it ideally suited to green pilots and urban environments. An arm-mounted [[ER Small Laser]] seems superfluous.<ref name=TBTp56/><ref name=TRO3058p184/><ref name=TRO3058Up188/> ==Alternate Configurations== *; Alternate Configuration A : This variant uses an [[ER PPC]] and [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] at long-medium range. As an enemy closes, it can make use of a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], an [[ER Medium Laser]], an [[ER Small Laser]], and an [[SRM-6]].<ref name=TRCIp72f /> BV (1.0) = 2,047<ref name=TBTp56/><ref name=TRO3058p184/><ref name=TRO3058Up188/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 323</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,261<ref name=TRCIp72f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 187</ref> *; Alternate Configuration B : The ''Kingfisher'' B is built around an [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] with a meager two tons of ammunition. A solitary [[ER Large Laser]] provides long-range firepower. Four ER Medium Lasers and the ubiquitous ER Small round out the offensive guns. An [[anti-missile system]] gave the design some protection against missiles.<ref name=TRCIp72f /> BV (1.0) = 2,043<ref name=TBTp56/><ref name=TRO3058p184/><ref name=TRO3058Up188/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 324</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,472<ref name=TRCIp72f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 188</ref> *; Alternate Configuration C : The third configuration can go without resupply indefinitely thanks to its all-energy armament. A pair of [[ER PPC]]s are mounted next to [[ER Medium Laser]]s in a fashion eerily reminiscent of the ''[[Marauder]]''. Another pair of Mediums are in the torso, while eight extra [[double heat sink]]s can counter all the heat the weapons can build.<ref name=TRCIp72f /> BV (1.0) = 2,391<ref name=TBTp56/><ref name=TRO3058p184/><ref name=TRO3058Up188/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 325</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,644<ref name=TRCIp72f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 189</ref> *; Alternate Configuration D : The D variant mounts three [[ER Large Laser]]s, enabling it to become an effective sniper, though [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]s must use [[volley fire]] to keep heat in check. An [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] provides powerful backup.<ref name=TRCIp72f /> BV (1.0) = 1,966<ref name=TRO3058p184/><ref name=TRO3058Up188/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 326</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,364<ref name=TRCIp72f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 190</ref> *; Alternate Configuration E : The new [[Warden]] variant is built around an [[ATM 12]] with three tons of ammunition. To supplement it, Clan engineers added four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a single [[Large Pulse Laser]].<ref name=TRCIp72f /> BV (1.0) = 2,184<ref name=TRO3058Up188/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 327</ref> (2,191)<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 147</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,443<ref name=TRCIp72f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 191</ref> *; Alternate Configuration F : The F variant is equipped with an [[ECM]], the main weapon is a [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30|HAG 30]], with an [[ER Large Laser]] in the center torso and three [[ER Medium Laser]]s in the right arm. BV (2.0)= 2,568<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 192</ref><ref name=ilClan18/> *; Alternate Configuration G : A close combat specialist the G configuration is equipped with an [[LB 20-X]] in the right arm. Additional firepower comes from three [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]]s, one in the right torso and two in the left. An ER Small Laser is carried in the center torso. The left arm carries an SRM-6 with a ton of ammunition and another ER Small Laser. Seventeen double heat sinks are present to control the heat. To compensate for the relatively short range of the weapons, an engine [[Supercharger]] allows the ''Kingfisher'' to sprint at speeds of 86 km/h. Two tons of LB-X ammunition are carried in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 2,319<ref name=ilClan18/> *; Alternate Configuration H : The ''Kingfisher'' H is a close-ranger brawler that needs nine extra heat sinks to keep heat in check. It mounts a pair of [[Heavy Large Laser]]s and four [[ER Medium Laser]]s, all of which are linked to a [[Targeting Computer]].<ref name=TRCIp72f /> BV (1.0) = 2,158<ref name=TRO3058Up188/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 328</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 148</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,525<ref name=TRCIp72f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 193</ref> *; Alternate Configuration I : This configuration carries nineteen double heat sinks to deal with the heat from two [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]]s mounted in the left arm. The right arm has a [[Gauss rifle]] and a ton of Gauss ammo. Another ton of Gauss rifle ammunition is in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 2,348<ref name=ilClan18/> *; Alternate Configuration T : The left arm of this configuration has a [[Streak SRM-6]] with a ton of ammunition and an [[ER Medium Laser]]. The right arm carries an [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]] and an [[Improved Heavy Small Laser]]. An ER Medium Laser is carried in each torso location. The left torso has a [[Streak LRM-10]] with a ton of ammunition. The energy weapons are all tied into an advanced [[Targeting Computer]]. Explosive components in the arms and left torso are all protected by [[CASE II]] systems. Nineteen double heat sinks are carried as well. BV (2.0) = 2,637<ref name=ilClan18/> *; Alternate Configuration X : This powerful variant carries an [[LRM 20]] with [[Artemis IV]] as its main weapon with an ER PPC mounted in the center torso. Equipped with two [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]s and three [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]]s for close range. For protection the X variant uses an ECM Suite system and all weapons are linked to a Targeting Computer. BV (2.0) = 2,706<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 194</ref><ref name=ilClan18/> ==Design Quirks== The ''Kingfisher'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Kingfisher Entry.</ref> * [[Rugged|Rugged(1)]] ==Related 'Mechs== *''[[Pulverizer]]'' - A sturdy and durable assault [[BattleMech]] tainted by its [[Clan Wolverine]] origins. Despite the controversy, Clan Snow Raven would use the design for many years during the Golden Century prior to the rise of the OmniMech. Even then, loath to abandon such a reliable design, the Snow Raven scientists would use the ''Pulverizer'' as the basis for the ''Kingfisher'', its OmniMech successor.<ref name=TRGCp40/> ==Notes== * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Eisvogel'''. * Plastic Kingfisher Prime is included in [[BattleTech: Clan Heavy Battle Star]] ==Gallery== <gallery> Kingfisher_TBTp57.png|Original ''Kingfisher'' from ''[[The Black Thorns]]'' Kingfisher.jpg|''Kingfisher'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' Kingfisher RGilClan v18.png|''Kingfisher'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18|RG:ilClan v18]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[The Black Thorns]]'' * ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' </div> [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:OmniMechs]] [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] [[Category:90 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan General BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan OmniMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]] [[Category:Clan Snow Raven BattleMechs]]

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