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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Raven''''' is a technological marvel and employs a large number of advanced electronic warfare systems, possibly making it the most advanced light [['Mech]] on the field, at least in detection and targeting equipment. | + | The '''''Raven''''' is a technological marvel and employs a large number of advanced electronic warfare systems, possibly making it the most advanced light [['Mech]] on the field, at least in detection and targeting equipment. It was first built by the [[Capellan Confederation]] as an electronics test bed unit that was pushed into combat during the [[Fourth Succession War]], when the [[Federated Suns]] made a concentrated effort to destroy the [[House Liao|Liao]] state. Since that time rediscovered [[Star League]] technology has allowed the ''Raven'' to reach its full potential. |
| − | The ''Raven'' has a maximum speed of 97.2 km/h, which is respectable for a 'Mech of its weight class. It is armored with four and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, giving it good protection. To further its survivability, it is outfitted with [[CASE]] to protect against any ammunition explosions. The 'Mech is also powered by an [[XL Engine]] and carries some of the most advanced electronics warfare equipment in the [[Inner Sphere | + | The ''Raven'' has a maximum speed of 97.2 km/h, which is respectable for a 'Mech of its weight class. It is armored with four and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, giving it good protection. To further its survivability, it is outfitted with [[CASE]] to protect against any ammunition explosions. The 'Mech is also powered by an [[XL Engine]] and carries some of the most advanced electronics warfare equipment in the [[Inner Sphere]]. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Raven'' carries a small | + | The ''Raven'' carries a small weapons array that is nevertheless respectable for its size. The primary weapon on board the ''Raven'' is a pair of Ceres Arms [[Medium Laser]]s. These are backed up by a Harpoon-6 [[SRM-6]] to finish off any enemy units that it does engage. Generally, the ''Raven'' is kept out of direct firefights though, as it is more valuable as a recon or electronics warfare asset than as a front line combat 'Mech. |
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| + | ==Electronics Suite== | ||
| + | What made the ''Raven'' famous is its ECM suite. Early models carried 7.5 ton of electronic warfare equipment that was noted for lackluster performance. | ||
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| + | No game rules were initially provided for this ECM equipment, however. The first official (licensed) publication to address it was the expanded German edition of the [[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII boxed set]] which postulated "House Rules" for the [[ECM 3025]] device and also presented a record sheet for the RVN-1XL DC subvariant of the ''Raven'' which was supposedly an arena 'Mech equipped with the ECM 3025 and a [[Dual Cockpit]]. Neither the ECM 3025 nor the record sheet are considered [[canon]]ical, however, as they were only published in German and never in english. | ||
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| + | The [[Tactical Operations]] rulebook provides canonical (and different) rules for the ''Raven'''s original ECM equipment, calling it [[EW Equipment]]. Being a newer publication than the German Solaris rules it would trump the latter even if they had been canonical in their time. | ||
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| + | The recovery of [[lostech]] soon made the original ECM equipment obsolete, and later versions of the ''Raven'' completely replaced it with a combination of advanced systems, namely an Apple Churchill [[Beagle Active Probe]], an Apple Churchill Guiding Light [[Narc Missile Beacon]], an Apple Churchill [[Guardian ECM Suite]], and finally an Apple Churchill 442x [[TAG]]. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *RVN-1X - The prototype of what became the 3L ''Raven'', this is the unit that was pressed into service against the [[Federated Suns]]. With XL engine technology not yet available, the 'Mech mounts a standard Omni 175 engine, is armored with five tons of standard armor, and carries two [[Medium Laser]]s and an [[SRM-6]] as its primary weapons. The | + | *RVN-1X - The prototype of what became the 3L ''Raven'', this is the unit that was pressed into service against the [[Federated Suns]]. With XL engine technology not yet available, the 'Mech mounts a standard Omni 175 engine, is armored with five tons of standard armor, and carries two [[Medium Laser]]s and an [[SRM-6]] as its primary weapons. The [[EW Equipment]] at the time that this 'Mech was built consisted of a massive 7.5 ton experimental electronic warfare suite that unfortunately did not live up to expectations. BV (1.0) = 674, BV (2.0) = 747 |
| − | *RVN-1XL DC - This variant of the -1X version was used as an arena fighter in the [[Solaris Games]]. Two [[heat sink]]s were removed to allow for the installation of a [[Dual | + | *RVN-1XL DC - This variant of the -1X version was used as an arena fighter in the [[Solaris Games]]. Two [[heat sink]]s were removed to allow for the installation of a [[Dual Cockpit]] and an additional ton of armour. The ECM 3025 is mounted in the left torso while two heat sinks are mounted in the center torso; together with the 7 heat sinks installed in the engine this curiously leaves one heat sink unaccounted for although plenty of free critical slots are available. ''(The [[canon]]icity of this design is questionable, as it was only published in the German edition of the [[Solaris VII: The Game World|Solaris VII Boxed Set]].)'' BV (1.0) = 1.157, BV (2.0) = ??? |
*RVN-4L - The 4L variant of the ''Raven'' incorporates the Confederations new [[Stealth Armor]]. The 'Mech carries six tons of Stealth Armor and also uses [[double heat sink]]s for greater heat dissipation capabilities. The 'Mech is armed with two [[ER Medium Laser]]s and an [[SRM-6]] and also carries the complete electronic warfare package carried by the 3L model. BV (1.0) = 667, BV (2.0) = 873 | *RVN-4L - The 4L variant of the ''Raven'' incorporates the Confederations new [[Stealth Armor]]. The 'Mech carries six tons of Stealth Armor and also uses [[double heat sink]]s for greater heat dissipation capabilities. The 'Mech is armed with two [[ER Medium Laser]]s and an [[SRM-6]] and also carries the complete electronic warfare package carried by the 3L model. BV (1.0) = 667, BV (2.0) = 873 | ||
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*RVN-SS - Another modification of the 3L by Capellan March troops, the -SS removes the Narc and missile launcher. This makes room for an additional pair of [[Medium Laser]]s, a [[Small Laser]], [[Streak SRM-6]], and an additional [[heat sink]]. BV (2.0) = ??? | *RVN-SS - Another modification of the 3L by Capellan March troops, the -SS removes the Narc and missile launcher. This makes room for an additional pair of [[Medium Laser]]s, a [[Small Laser]], [[Streak SRM-6]], and an additional [[heat sink]]. BV (2.0) = ??? | ||
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*RVN-4N - appeared with [[MechWarrior: Age of Destruction]] figures. | *RVN-4N - appeared with [[MechWarrior: Age of Destruction]] figures. | ||
Revision as of 05:37, 20 January 2009
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| Raven | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hellespont 'Mech Works |
| Model | RVN-3L |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Hellespont Type R |
| Armor | Hellespont Lite Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Hermes 210 XL |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 592 |
| BV (2.0) | 713 |
Description
The Raven is a technological marvel and employs a large number of advanced electronic warfare systems, possibly making it the most advanced light 'Mech on the field, at least in detection and targeting equipment. It was first built by the Capellan Confederation as an electronics test bed unit that was pushed into combat during the Fourth Succession War, when the Federated Suns made a concentrated effort to destroy the Liao state. Since that time rediscovered Star League technology has allowed the Raven to reach its full potential.
The Raven has a maximum speed of 97.2 km/h, which is respectable for a 'Mech of its weight class. It is armored with four and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, giving it good protection. To further its survivability, it is outfitted with CASE to protect against any ammunition explosions. The 'Mech is also powered by an XL Engine and carries some of the most advanced electronics warfare equipment in the Inner Sphere.
Armament
The Raven carries a small weapons array that is nevertheless respectable for its size. The primary weapon on board the Raven is a pair of Ceres Arms Medium Lasers. These are backed up by a Harpoon-6 SRM-6 to finish off any enemy units that it does engage. Generally, the Raven is kept out of direct firefights though, as it is more valuable as a recon or electronics warfare asset than as a front line combat 'Mech.
Electronics Suite
What made the Raven famous is its ECM suite. Early models carried 7.5 ton of electronic warfare equipment that was noted for lackluster performance.
No game rules were initially provided for this ECM equipment, however. The first official (licensed) publication to address it was the expanded German edition of the Solaris VII boxed set which postulated "House Rules" for the ECM 3025 device and also presented a record sheet for the RVN-1XL DC subvariant of the Raven which was supposedly an arena 'Mech equipped with the ECM 3025 and a Dual Cockpit. Neither the ECM 3025 nor the record sheet are considered canonical, however, as they were only published in German and never in english.
The Tactical Operations rulebook provides canonical (and different) rules for the Raven's original ECM equipment, calling it EW Equipment. Being a newer publication than the German Solaris rules it would trump the latter even if they had been canonical in their time.
The recovery of lostech soon made the original ECM equipment obsolete, and later versions of the Raven completely replaced it with a combination of advanced systems, namely an Apple Churchill Beagle Active Probe, an Apple Churchill Guiding Light Narc Missile Beacon, an Apple Churchill Guardian ECM Suite, and finally an Apple Churchill 442x TAG.
Variants
- RVN-1X - The prototype of what became the 3L Raven, this is the unit that was pressed into service against the Federated Suns. With XL engine technology not yet available, the 'Mech mounts a standard Omni 175 engine, is armored with five tons of standard armor, and carries two Medium Lasers and an SRM-6 as its primary weapons. The EW Equipment at the time that this 'Mech was built consisted of a massive 7.5 ton experimental electronic warfare suite that unfortunately did not live up to expectations. BV (1.0) = 674, BV (2.0) = 747
- RVN-1XL DC - This variant of the -1X version was used as an arena fighter in the Solaris Games. Two heat sinks were removed to allow for the installation of a Dual Cockpit and an additional ton of armour. The ECM 3025 is mounted in the left torso while two heat sinks are mounted in the center torso; together with the 7 heat sinks installed in the engine this curiously leaves one heat sink unaccounted for although plenty of free critical slots are available. (The canonicity of this design is questionable, as it was only published in the German edition of the Solaris VII Boxed Set.) BV (1.0) = 1.157, BV (2.0) = ???
- RVN-4L - The 4L variant of the Raven incorporates the Confederations new Stealth Armor. The 'Mech carries six tons of Stealth Armor and also uses double heat sinks for greater heat dissipation capabilities. The 'Mech is armed with two ER Medium Lasers and an SRM-6 and also carries the complete electronic warfare package carried by the 3L model. BV (1.0) = 667, BV (2.0) = 873
- RVN-4LC - This variant allows the Raven to integrate with a C3 network by removing the 4L's active probe. It is replaced by a C3 Slave Unit and an ER Small Laser. BV (2.0) = ???
- RVN-SR - This variant is a field upgrade made by Capellan March forces who captured many Ravens during Operation Sovereign Justice. This modification of the 3L replaces the lasers and TAG with four Machine Guns linked to a Machine Gun Array to protect it from the infantry assaults that resulted in the capture of the 'Mechs to begin with. BV (2.0) = ???
- RVN-SS - Another modification of the 3L by Capellan March troops, the -SS removes the Narc and missile launcher. This makes room for an additional pair of Medium Lasers, a Small Laser, Streak SRM-6, and an additional heat sink. BV (2.0) = ???
- RVN-4N - appeared with MechWarrior: Age of Destruction figures.
- RVN-4R - appeared with MechWarrior: Age of Destruction figures.