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| − | |image=Redshift.jpg | + | |image = Redshift.jpg |
| − | |name=''Red Shift'' | + | |name = ''Red Shift'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Leopard Armor]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer = [[Leopard Armor]]<ref name=TRJp44f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 44–45: "RDS-2A Red Shift"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 --> |
| − | |production year=3062 | + | |production year = 3062 |
| − | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4906/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4906/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model=RDS-2A<ref name= | + | |model = RDS-2A<ref name=TRJp44f /> |
| − | |cost= 2,942,400 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | + | |cost = 2,942,400 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |mech type=BattleMech | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |mass=20 | + | |mass = 20 |
| − | |chassis=[[ | + | |chassis = [[Leopard Mark I Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp44f /> --> |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor = [[Star Slab/1 Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp44f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[GM 180 XL]]<ref name= | + | |engine = [[GM 180 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp44f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Teldon 33 | + | |comsys = [[Teldon 33]] with [[Guardian ECM suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp44f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Scope 85 RDNST | + | |T&T = [[Scope 85 RDNST]] with [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp44f /> --> |
| − | |speed=151 | + | |speed = 151 <!-- <ref name=TRJp44f /> --> |
| − | | | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp44f /> --> |
| − | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp44f /> --> | |
| − | *1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] | + | * 2x [[medium pulse laser]] |
| − | *1x [[Guardian ECM | + | * 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)= 549<ref name="COp135">''Combat Operations'', p. 135 | + | * 1x [[Guardian ECM suite]] |
| − | |BV (2.0)= 626<ref name= | + | |BV (1.0) = 549<ref name="COp135">''Combat Operations'', p. 135: "Force Faction Tables - Word of Blake"</ref> |
| + | |BV (2.0) = 626<ref name=TRJp44f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 62</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Produced by Leopard Armor for the [[Word of Blake]], the '''''Red Shift''''' is one of many new [[BattleMech]]s being fielded by the [[Word of Blake Militia]]. The ''Red Shift'' is designed to spot for the [[Padilla]] artillery tank | + | Produced by [[Leopard Armor]] for the [[Word of Blake]], the '''''Red Shift''''' is one of many new [[BattleMech]]s being fielded by the [[Word of Blake Militia]]. The ''Red Shift'' is designed to spot for the [[Padilla Heavy Artillery Tank|Padilla]] artillery tank also built by Leopard Armor, with its [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] target designator. Built on a lightweight [[Leopard Mark I]] [[endo steel]] chassis and is powered by a [[GM 180 XL]] [[extralight engine]] that pushes the 'Mech's top speed up to 151.2 km/h. To give the 'Mech the ability to protect itself from advanced electronic warfare systems, the ''Red Shift'' has a [[Guardian ECM suite]], and for protection from conventional weapons the ''Red Shift'' has four tons of [[Star Slab/1]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name="TRO:3067p44+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 44–45: "RDS-2A Red Shift"</ref> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | To protect itself from most other light 'Mechs, vehicles, and infantry the ''Red Shift'' carries two Tronel XII [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s.<ref name="TRO:3067p44+"/> | + | To protect itself from most other light 'Mechs, vehicles, and infantry the ''Red Shift'' carries two [[Tronel XII]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. To dissipate the 'Mech's scant waste heat, the ''Red Shift'' is outfitted with 10 [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name="TRO:3067p44+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;RDS-2B : Almost identical to the standard version of the ''Red Shift'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::3063]]<ref name="MUL2"/> | + | *; RDS-2B : Almost identical to the standard version of the ''Red Shift'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::3063]],<ref name="MUL2"/> the 2B is modified to find hidden enemy units by removing the [[Guardian ECM suite]] and replacing it with a [[Beagle active probe]].<ref name=TRJp44f /> BV (1.0) = 485,<ref name="COp135"/> BV (2.0) = 555<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 63</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4907/red-shift-rds-2b/ MUL online entry for the Red Shift RDS-2B variant]''</ref> |
| − | *;RDS-3A : This variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3068]]<ref name="MUL3"/> replaces the Guardian ECM suite with an [[ | + | *; RDS-3A : This variant, developed in [[Introduction Year::3068]],<ref name="MUL3"/> replaces the [[Guardian ECM suite]] and [[TAG]] with an [[improved C3 computer]] and the [[medium pulse laser]]s have been replaced with four [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 869<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 64</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5652/red-shift-rds-3a/ MUL online entry for the Red Shift RDS-3A variant]''</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Red Shift'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Red Shift Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (TAG)]] | ||
| + | * [[Improved Communications]] | ||
| + | * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] | ||
| + | * [[Bad Reputation]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * One of the first ''Red Shifts'' seen in combat was an apparently single unit serving on planet [[Outreach]] in [[3068]]. Nicknamed "Red" by their | + | * One of the first ''Red Shifts'' seen in combat was an apparently single unit serving on planet [[Outreach]] in [[3068]]. Nicknamed "Red" by their adversaries, the guerrilla forces of [[Wolf's Dragoons]] on planet, it was a quick and swift harasser, skirmishing with them, directing artillery fire on them, leading them into traps; only when the main force was evacuated was it destroyed, killing the pilot.<ref name>''Fire for effect'', p. 179</ref> |
| − | * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''Roter Blitz''', which means ''Red Flash''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''RTB-2A'''. | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Roter Blitz''''', which means ''Red Flash''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''RTB-2A'''. |
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| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Red Shift Pilots]]'' | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
* ''[[Fire for Effect]]'' | * ''[[Fire for Effect]]'' | ||
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
| − | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | |
[[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs|Red Shift]] | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs|Red Shift]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:00, 20 March 2024
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| Red Shift | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Leopard Armor[1] |
| Production Year | 3062[2] |
| Model | RDS-2A[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 2,942,400 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 20 tons |
| Chassis | Leopard Mark I Endo Steel |
| Armor | Star Slab/1 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | GM 180 XL |
| Communications System | Teldon 33 with Guardian ECM suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | Scope 85 RDNST with TAG |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 151 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 549[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 626[1][2][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Produced by Leopard Armor for the Word of Blake, the Red Shift is one of many new BattleMechs being fielded by the Word of Blake Militia. The Red Shift is designed to spot for the Padilla artillery tank also built by Leopard Armor, with its TAG target designator. Built on a lightweight Leopard Mark I endo steel chassis and is powered by a GM 180 XL extralight engine that pushes the 'Mech's top speed up to 151.2 km/h. To give the 'Mech the ability to protect itself from advanced electronic warfare systems, the Red Shift has a Guardian ECM suite, and for protection from conventional weapons the Red Shift has four tons of Star Slab/1 ferro-fibrous armor.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
To protect itself from most other light 'Mechs, vehicles, and infantry the Red Shift carries two Tronel XII Medium Pulse Lasers. To dissipate the 'Mech's scant waste heat, the Red Shift is outfitted with 10 double heat sinks.[5]
Variants[edit]
- RDS-2B
- Almost identical to the standard version of the Red Shift introduced in 3063,[6] the 2B is modified to find hidden enemy units by removing the Guardian ECM suite and replacing it with a Beagle active probe.[1] BV (1.0) = 485,[3] BV (2.0) = 555[7][6]
- RDS-3A
- This variant, developed in 3068,[8] replaces the Guardian ECM suite and TAG with an improved C3 computer and the medium pulse lasers have been replaced with four ER medium lasers. BV (2.0) = 869[9][8]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Red Shift has the following Design Quirks:[10]
Notes[edit]
- One of the first Red Shifts seen in combat was an apparently single unit serving on planet Outreach in 3068. Nicknamed "Red" by their adversaries, the guerrilla forces of Wolf's Dragoons on planet, it was a quick and swift harasser, skirmishing with them, directing artillery fire on them, leading them into traps; only when the main force was evacuated was it destroyed, killing the pilot.[11]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Roter Blitz, which means Red Flash. The model code was accordingly changed to RTB-2A.
Notable Pilots[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original Red Shift from TRO:3067
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 44–45: "RDS-2A Red Shift"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Red Shift
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 135: "Force Faction Tables - Word of Blake"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 62
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 44–45: "RDS-2A Red Shift"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the Red Shift RDS-2B variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 63
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 MUL online entry for the Red Shift RDS-3A variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 64
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Red Shift Entry
- ↑ Fire for effect, p. 179