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{{otheruses|the 'Mech|other uses|Ronin (disambiguation)}}
 
{{otheruses|the 'Mech|other uses|Ronin (disambiguation)}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Ronin.JPG
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|image = Ronin.JPG
|name=''Ronin''
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|name = ''Ronin''
|manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]]
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|manufacturer = [[Solaris Arms]]
|production year=3063
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|production year = 3063
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2739/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2739/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=SA-RN7
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|model = SA-RN7
|cost= 8,282,375 C-bills
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|cost = 8,282,375 [[C-bill]]s
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type=BattleMech
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|mech type = BattleMech
|mass=50
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|mass = 50
|chassis=Solaris Arms KL77-Modified [[Endo Steel]]
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|chassis = [[Solaris Arms KL77-Modified]] [[endo steel]]
|armor= StarGuard CIV [[ferro-fibrous]]
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|armor = [[StarGuard CIV]] [[ferro-fibrous]]
|engine=[[Hermes 250 XL]]
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|engine = [[Hermes 250 XL]]
|comsys=[[Corean Transband-J9]]
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|comsys = [[Corean Transband-J9]]
|speed=86
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|speed = 86.4
|armament=
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|heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink|double]]
*1x [[Large Pulse Laser]]
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|armament =  
*2x [[LRM-10]]
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* 1x [[large pulse laser]]
*2x [[M-Pod]]s
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* 2x [[LRM-10]]
*1x [[ER Small Laser]]
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* 2x [[M-Pod]]s
|BV (1.0)=988<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 152</ref>
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* 1x [[ER small laser]]
|BV (2.0)=1,144<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 252</ref>
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|BV (1.0) = 988<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 152</ref>
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|BV (2.0) = 1,144<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 252</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Ronin''''' was introduced by Solaris Arms in the mid-3050s as the SA-RN ''Ronin''. As their entry in the medium range weight class arenas. The original ''Ronin'' was based on a ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' chassis.<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 14</ref> By using an existing chassis rather than building a custom one, Solaris Arms was able to reduce development time and costs. This design philosophy, pioneered with the ''Ronin'', remains in place today. The 'Mech features balanced speed, armor, and weaponry, making it very popular with the Solaris stables, but it is a rare sight on any other world.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 152</ref>
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A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Ronin''''' was introduced by [[Solaris Arms]] in the mid-3050s as the SA-RN ''Ronin''. As their entry in the medium range weight class arenas, the original ''Ronin'' was based on a ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'' chassis.<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 14</ref> By using an existing chassis rather than building a custom one, Solaris Arms was able to reduce development time and costs. This design philosophy, pioneered with the ''Ronin'', remains in place today. The 'Mech features balanced speed, armor, and weaponry, making it very popular with the Solaris stables, but it is a rare sight on any other world.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 152</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Ronin'''s main armament is the Sutel Precision Line [[Large Pulse Laser]] and a pair of Luxor 3R [[LRM-10]] launchers. These are backed up by a single Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]], a [[Claw]], and two Solaris Arms "Pepperspray" [[M-Pod]]s.
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The ''Ronin'' is built on a [[Solaris Arms KL77-Modified]] [[endo steel]] chassis, and is powered by a [[Hermes 250 XL]] [[extralight engine]] that allows the 'Mech to move up to 86.4 km/h. Protection is provided by nine and a half tons of [[StarGuard CIV]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.
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The ''Ronin''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main armament is the [[Sutel Precision Line (LPL)|Sutel Precision Line]] [[large pulse laser]] and a pair of [[Luxor 3R]] [[LRM-10]] launchers fed by two tons of ammunition. These are backed up by a single [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]], a [[claw]], and two [[Solaris Arms "Pepperspray"]] [[M-Pod]]s. The 'Mech's waste heat is managed by the standard 10 [[double heat sink]]s.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;SA-RN : The original model used four [[Artemis IV FCS]] aided [[SRM-4]] launchers protected by [[CASE]] instead of the LRM-10 launchers on the SA-RN7. It sported a prototype claw, lacks the ER Small Laser, and has slightly less armor. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,084<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 253</ref>
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*; SA-RN : The original model used four [[Artemis IV FCS]]-guided [[SRM-4]] launchers protected by [[CASE]] instead of the [[LRM-10]] launchers on the SA-RN7. It also sported a prototype [[claw]], lacks the [[ER small laser]], and has slightly less armor. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,084<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 253</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
The ''Ronin'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Ronin Entry.</ref>
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The ''Ronin'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Ronin Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Non-Standard Parts]]
 
* [[Non-Standard Parts]]
  

Revision as of 07:50, 15 October 2022

This article is about the 'Mech. For other uses, see Ronin (disambiguation).
Ronin (BattleMech)
Ronin
Production information
Manufacturer Solaris Arms
Production Year 3063[1]
Model SA-RN7
Class Medium
Cost 8,282,375 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 50 tons
Chassis Solaris Arms KL77-Modified endo steel
Armor StarGuard CIV ferro-fibrous
Engine Hermes 250 XL
Communications System Corean Transband-J9
Heat Sinks 10 double
Speed 86.4 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 988[2]
BV (2.0) 1,144[3]


Description

A Solaris VII BattleMech, the Ronin was introduced by Solaris Arms in the mid-3050s as the SA-RN Ronin. As their entry in the medium range weight class arenas, the original Ronin was based on a Centurion chassis.[4] By using an existing chassis rather than building a custom one, Solaris Arms was able to reduce development time and costs. This design philosophy, pioneered with the Ronin, remains in place today. The 'Mech features balanced speed, armor, and weaponry, making it very popular with the Solaris stables, but it is a rare sight on any other world.[5]

Weapons and Equipment

The Ronin is built on a Solaris Arms KL77-Modified endo steel chassis, and is powered by a Hermes 250 XL extralight engine that allows the 'Mech to move up to 86.4 km/h. Protection is provided by nine and a half tons of StarGuard CIV ferro-fibrous armor.

The Ronin's main armament is the Sutel Precision Line large pulse laser and a pair of Luxor 3R LRM-10 launchers fed by two tons of ammunition. These are backed up by a single Diverse Optics ER small laser, a claw, and two Solaris Arms "Pepperspray" M-Pods. The 'Mech's waste heat is managed by the standard 10 double heat sinks.

Variants

  • SA-RN 
    The original model used four Artemis IV FCS-guided SRM-4 launchers protected by CASE instead of the LRM-10 launchers on the SA-RN7. It also sported a prototype claw, lacks the ER small laser, and has slightly less armor. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,084[6]

Design Quirks

The Ronin is subject to the following Design Quirk:[7]


Gallery

References

  1. MUL online date for the Ronin (BattleMech)
  2. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 152
  3. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 252
  4. Solaris VII: The Game World 'Mech record sheets, p. 14
  5. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 152
  6. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 253
  7. BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Ronin Entry.

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