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| − | The '''Rottweiler''' is a [[battle armor]] suit that [[Lyran Alliance]] scientists designed as a fast scout. It is named after a German | + | The '''Rottweiler''' is a [[battle armor]] suit that [[Lyran Alliance]] scientists designed as a fast scout. It is named after a German sheppard dog, which itself is named after the town Rottweil. The [[Fenrir]] showed how fast a quadruped battlesuit could move, so the team decided to push the envelope with the Rottweiler.<ref name=CE /><ref name=TRO22>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 22</ref> |
Their efforts resulted in a top speed of 54 km/h. The Rottweiler is an electronics marvel. It has stealth armor that enables the suit to evade detection and makes targeting it more difficult along with advanced sensors so that the unit is never surprised. It mounts enough armor to stop a [[Clan]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. The Rottweiler also incorporates a hatch in its front that mimics a mouth and can carry up to five kilograms of equipment.<ref name=CE /><ref name=TRO23 /> | Their efforts resulted in a top speed of 54 km/h. The Rottweiler is an electronics marvel. It has stealth armor that enables the suit to evade detection and makes targeting it more difficult along with advanced sensors so that the unit is never surprised. It mounts enough armor to stop a [[Clan]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. The Rottweiler also incorporates a hatch in its front that mimics a mouth and can carry up to five kilograms of equipment.<ref name=CE /><ref name=TRO23 /> | ||
Revision as of 23:15, 9 February 2012
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| Rottweiler | |
| Production information | |
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| Manufacturer | TharHes Industries |
| Use | Scout |
| Weight Class | Medium |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 306,850 C-bills |
| Introduced | 3065 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,000 kg |
| Top Speed | 54 km/h |
| Armament |
1x Small Laser |
| Armor Type | Standard Stealth |
| BV (1.0) | 34[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 40[2] |
Description
The Rottweiler is a battle armor suit that Lyran Alliance scientists designed as a fast scout. It is named after a German sheppard dog, which itself is named after the town Rottweil. The Fenrir showed how fast a quadruped battlesuit could move, so the team decided to push the envelope with the Rottweiler.[1][3]
Their efforts resulted in a top speed of 54 km/h. The Rottweiler is an electronics marvel. It has stealth armor that enables the suit to evade detection and makes targeting it more difficult along with advanced sensors so that the unit is never surprised. It mounts enough armor to stop a Clan Medium Pulse Laser. The Rottweiler also incorporates a hatch in its front that mimics a mouth and can carry up to five kilograms of equipment.[1][2]
Armament
The Rottweiler does not use a turret mount like the Fenrir, as the engineering team opted for a fixed Small Laser instead. This increased pilot comfort as he or she can now lay flat, enabling a Rottweiler squad to go on extended missions due to lessened fatigue. For use against unarmored infantry, the battlesuit carries a "Firedrake" incendiary needler.[1][2]
Variants
- Close Combat - In the midst of the Jihad and the utter devastation of that conflict, the Lyran Alliance demanded new variants of the Rottweiler to supplement dwindling numbers of front-line battlesuits. The close combat variant keeps the sensors and mission equipment, but changes the weapon configuration. It mounts a Flamer and a Machine Gun, transforming it into a furious infantry killer. It is especially well-suited to urban environments thanks to its high speed. BV (2.0) = 40[4]
- Upgrade - This variant only keeps the mission equipment. Instead of the integral sensors, it uses a remote sensor dispenser to keep track of enemy movement. A "King David" Light Gauss Rifle provides some ranged firepower. BV (2.0) = 35[4]
- Firedrake - An anti-infantry specialist, this variant carries more armor and its four Firedrake needlers can shred conventional infantry platoons in seconds.[5] BV (2.0) = 43[6]