Owens
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[[Image: |191px|Owens]]
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| Owens | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works |
| Model | OW-1 |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons tons |
| Chassis | Alshain Class 48 Omni |
| Armor | Starshield |
| Engine | VOX 280 XL |
| Speed | 129.6 kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | none |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration
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| BV (1.0) | 695 |
Description
The Owens is intended to be an OmniMech upgrade of the Jenner BattleMech. The intended role for the Owens is as a cavalry 'Mech that can move along the enemy lines and designate targets for bombardment with Arrow IV artillery attacks. The Owens is a strong spotting unit for artillery and Semi-Guided LRMs as well as a point 'Mech for C3 lances with its permanently mounted Tag laser designator and C3 Slave unit. The Owens is also outfitted with a permanently mounted Beagle Active Probe that allows the 'Mech to detect hidden enemy units. The Owens has a top speed of 129.6 kph and is protected with seven tons of armor. The 'Mechs unique mix of speed, armor, and electronic warfare equipment make the Owens a valuable asset in urban and dense woods or jungle environments where it can find an enemy unit that is hidden, designate them for an artillery strike, and then leave the area at high speeds.
Armament
The primary configuration of the Owens is meant to stay at standoff ranges when possible using its two LRM 5 launchers. If it is forced into close range combat the Owens carries a Medium Laser and two Small Lasers.
Alternate Configurations
- Alt Config A - The A configuration is intended to close with an enemy for combat where it can take best advantage of its TAG and C3 Slave. The 'Mech is armed with two Streak SRM 2 launchers, two Machine Guns and a Small Pulse Laser. BV (1.0) = 551
- Alt Config B - Also armed for short-range combat the B configuration has as its primary weapon a SRM 4 launcher with an Artemis IV fire control system for greater missile accuracy. This is backed up by four Small Lasers for close combat. BV (1.0) = 629
- Alt Config C - Intended to be used in long term campaigns where supply lines may be strained the Owens C carries a Large Laser for long range combat and when it has closed with an enemy it can bring its two Medium Lasers to bear. BV (1.0) = 729
- Alt Config D - The D configuration is built to further the electronic warfare capabilities of the Owens. The 'Mech carries in this configuration a Narc Missile Beacon to mark enemy units for massed missile fire from allied units and carries a single SRM 4 launcher for defense. BV (1.0) = 526
- Alt Config E - A medium range combat configuration the E configuration carries as its primary weapon a MRM 10 launcher which is backed up by a Medium Laser and finally a Medium Pulse Laser. BV (1.0) = 654
References
Record Sheets: 3055/3058 Record Sheets: 3060 Technical Readout: 3058 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade