Sarna News: Bad 'Mechs - Icestorm

Editing Sabre

Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.

The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.

Latest revision Your text
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{InfoBoxASF
 
{{InfoBoxASF
| image = [[Image:Sabre AT2r.png|191px]]
+
| image = [[Image:Sabre.gif|191px]]
| name = ''Sabre''
+
| name = Sabre
| manufacturer =  
+
| manufacturer = [[Raimei]],<br>[[Jalastar Aerospace]],<br>[[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]],<br>[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]],<br>[[Pinard Protectorates Limited]],<br>[[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
[[Jalastar Aerospace]]
 
----
 
[[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]]
 
----
 
[[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]]
 
----
 
[[Pinard Protectorates Limited]]
 
----
 
[[Raimei]]
 
----
 
[[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
 
 
| model = SB-27
 
| model = SB-27
| Class = Light aerospace fighter
+
| Class = Light
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
| Cost = 3,145,781 [[C-bill]]s
+
| Introduced = [[2519]]
 
| production year = 2519
 
| production year = 2519
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4959/sabre-sb-27 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4959/sabre-sb-27 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| mass = 25 tons
 
| mass = 25 tons
| frame = [[Inazuma SI-32]]
+
| frame = Inazuma SI-32
 
| power plant = [[Nissan 225]]
 
| power plant = [[Nissan 225]]
| armor = [[Nimakachi Type 3]]
+
| armament = 3 x [[Medium Laser]]s
| armament = 3x [[medium laser]]
 
 
| communications system = [[BipStar 49-G]]
 
| communications system = [[BipStar 49-G]]
| tracking & targeting system = [[Ki-II TTS]]
+
| tracking & targeting system = Ki-II TTS
| heat sinks = 10 [[single heat sink]]s
+
| heat sinks = 10
 
| BV (1.0) = 600<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 33</ref>
 
| BV (1.0) = 600<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 33</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 574<ref name="TRO3075p212"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 106</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 574<ref name="TRO3075p212"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 106</ref>
Line 33: Line 21:
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The longest-serving [[aerospace fighter]] design in the [[Draconis Combine]], the '''''Sabre''''' is a sturdy garrison fighter, now infamous for its role in one of the greatest intelligence projects in Combine history, the "Raimei Ring".<ref name="TRO3075p212">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 212: "Sabre"</ref>
+
The longest-serving [[Aerospace Fighter]] design in the [[Draconis Combine]], the '''''Sabre''''' is a sturdy garrison fighter, now infamous for its role in one of the greatest intelligence projects in Combine history, the "Raimei Ring".<ref name="TRO3075p212">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 212, "Sabre"</ref>
  
While extremely short-ranged when first developed, the ''Sabre'' was well-regarded for its exceptional speed and maneuverability. The original manufacturer, [[Raimei]], continued to upgrade the fighter as technology advanced; the final version produced by Raimei was the SB-27 model which featured a [[Nissan 225]] [[fusion engine]], doubled the fuel capacity of the previous model, and replaced the previous [[primitive armor]] with four tons of [[BattleMech]] grade armor, giving the same protection for less weight.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/>
+
While extremely short-ranged when first developed, the ''Sabre'' was well-regarded for its exceptional speed and maneuverability. The original manufacturer, Raimei, continued to upgrade the fighter as technology advanced; the final version produced by Raimei was the SB-27 model which featured a Nissan 225 [[Fusion Engine]], double the fuel capacity of the previous model and replace the previous primitive armor with four tons of [[BattleMech]] grade armor, giving the same protection for less weight.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/>
  
Part of the reason the ''Sabre'' is such a common design in planetary garrisons across the [[Inner Sphere]] is because Raimei had established semi-independent factories in all five of the other [[Great Houses]] and two [[Periphery]] states by [[2572]]. Due to close links between the company and [[House Kurita]], each newly built facility also became a clearinghouse for [[ISF]] spies funneling intelligence back to the Combine. The ring would prove invaluable to the Combine and operate right up until Raimei's financial collapse in [[2814]], when the surviving ''Sabre'' assembly lines fell to other manufacturers. One of the revelations coming to light during the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[White-out]] of the [[HPG]] grid during the [[Jihad]], the existence of the so-called "Raimei Ring" has brought into question the loyalties of many multinational corporations.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/>
+
Part of the reason the ''Sabre'' is such a common design in planetary garrisons across the [[Inner Sphere]] is because Raimei had established semi-independent factories in all five of the other [[Great Houses]] and two [[Periphery]] states by [[2572]]. Due to close links between the company and [[House Kurita]], each newly built facility also became a clearing house for [[ISF]] spies funneling intelligence back to the Combine. The ring would prove invaluable to the Combine and operate right up until Raimei's financial collapse in [[2814]], when the surviving ''Sabre'' assembly lines fell to other manufacturers. One of the revelations coming to light during the [[Word of Blake]]'s [[White-out]] of the [[HPG]] grid during the [[Jihad]], the existence of the so-called "Raimei Ring" has brought into question the loyalties of many multi-national corporations.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Like many light fighters, the ''Sabre'' carries a light, laser based weapons array consisting of three [[Tronel II]] [[medium laser]]s, with one in the nose and one in each wing.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/>
+
Like many light fighters, the ''Sabre'' carries a light laser based weapons array, consisting of three Tronel II [[Medium Laser]]s, one in the nose and one in each wing.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; SB-26 : The original ''Sabre'' model designed in [[2314]], this primitive fighter carried a mere two tons of fuel, used a heavier engine, [[primitive armor]], and was armed with three [[medium laser]]s.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/> BV (2.0) = 512<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 105</ref>
+
*;SB-26 : The original ''Sabre'' model designed in [[2314]], this primitive fighter carried a mere two tons of fuel, used a heavier engine and primitive armor, with three medium lasers as weapons.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/> BV (2.0) = 512<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 105</ref>
  
*; SB-27b : This "Royal" variant was fielded during [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Kerensky]]'s campaign to liberate [[Terra]] and is equipped with twice as many [[medium laser]]s as the standard SB-27, mounting a pair in each wing and the nose. It uses an [[XL engine]] and the [[single heat sink]]s were replaced with [[double heat sink|double strength model]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,059<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 83</ref><ref name=HOKp160>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 160</ref>
+
*;SB-27b : This "Royal" variant was fielded during Kerensky's campaign to liberate Terra and is equipped with twice as many Medium Lasers as the standard SB-27, mounting a pair in each wing and the nose. It uses an [[XL Engine]] and the heat sinks were replaced with double strength models. BV (2.0) = 1,059<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 83</ref>
  
*; SB-27b-EC : Four prototype [[ER medium laser]]s have been installed by [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] techs. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 987<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 125</ref>
+
*;SB-28 : Originally an advanced model produced exclusively for the [[Terran Hegemony]] by the Raimei/Lockeed plant on [[Outreach]] from [[2753]], the -28 variant has been revived during the [[Jihad]] and produced for the [[Kell Hounds]] thanks to design specs supplied to Lockheed/CBM by [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. Mounting an [[XL Engine]], the SB-28 has enough space to switch the nose laser for an [[ER Large Laser]], while the addition of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor boosts protection<ref name="TRO3075p212"/>. BV (2.0) = 951<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 107</ref>
  
*; SB-28 : Originally an advanced model produced exclusively for the [[Terran Hegemony]] by the Raimei/Lockheed plant on [[Outreach]] from [[2753]], the SB-28 variant has been revived during the [[Jihad]] and produced for the [[Kell Hounds]] thanks to design specs supplied to Lockheed/CBM by [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. Mounting an [[XL engine]], the SB-28 has enough space to switch the nose laser for an [[ER large laser]], while the addition of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor boosts protection.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/> BV (2.0) = 951<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 107</ref>
+
*;SB-29 : A newer upgrade developed in [[3068]] by Wakazashi, seeking to finally reintroduce the venerable ''Sabre'' to the Combine, the SB-29 drops the medium lasers for a [[Light PPC]] in the nose and an [[ER Medium Laser]] in each wing<ref name="TRO3075p212"/>. BV (2.0) = 789<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 108</ref>
  
*; SB-29 : A newer upgrade developed in [[3068]] by Wakazashi, seeking to finally reintroduce the venerable ''Sabre'' to the Combine. The SB-29 replaces the [[medium laser]]s with a [[light PPC]] in the nose and an [[ER medium laser]] in each wing.<ref name="TRO3075p212"/> BV (2.0) = 789<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 108</ref>
+
*;SB-31 ''Defense Special'' : Designed with extensive use of [[Experimental Technology|experimental technologies]], the ''Defense Special'' appears to be a test-bed for a new idea. As the [[DCA]] has spent so much money on [[WarShips]], Wakazashi produced this fighter to thicken their anti-missile defenses. Using an XL Engine and [[ER Medium Laser]]s, the ''Defense Special'' also mounts three [[Laser Anti-Missile System]]s. Apparently pilots are supposed to stick close to a Combine WarShip and position themselves between the WarShip and incoming missile fire. The L-AMS then engage the salvo, reducing or destroying it outright. This leaves the WarShip's defenses ready to deal with any "leakers" that get past the ''Defense Special''. Another possible deployment would place the ''Defense Special'' in the center of a flight, destroying incoming missiles and protecting its wingmates. No ''Defense Specials'' are known to be deployed. BV (2.0) = 884<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations'', p. 14</ref>
  
*; SB-31 ''Defense Special'' : Designed with extensive use of [[Experimental Technology|experimental technologies]], the ''Defense Special'' appears to be a testbed for a new idea. As the [[DCA]] has spent so much money on [[WarShip]]s, Wakazashi produced this fighter to thicken their anti-missile defenses. Using an [[XL engine]] and [[ER medium laser]]s, the ''Defense Special'' also mounts three [[Laser Anti-Missile System]]s. Apparently pilots are supposed to stick close to a Combine WarShip and position themselves between the WarShip and incoming missile fire, allowing the [[LAMS]] to then engage the salvo, reducing or destroying it outright. This leaves the WarShip's defenses ready to deal with any missiles that manage to get past the ''Defense Special''. Another possible deployment would place the ''Defense Special'' in the center of a flight, destroying incoming missiles and protecting its wingmates. No ''Defense Specials'' are known to be deployed. BV (2.0) = 884<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations'', p. 14</ref>
+
*;SB-31D : The production version of the ''Sabre Defense Special'', this version was restricted to use by Wakazashi and related shipping concerns. It was only offered to the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] in [[3079]]. It mounts the three Laser AMS's of the ''Defense Special'' and the same three ER Medium Lasers, but reduces its fuel capability slightly in order to mount eleven double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 935<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 167</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 83</ref>
 
 
*; SB-31D : The production version of the ''Defense Special'', this version was restricted to use by Wakazashi and related shipping concerns. It was only offered to the [[Draconis Combine Admiralty]] in [[3079]]. It mounts the three [[Laser AMS]] of the ''Defense Special'' and the same three [[ER medium laser]]s, but reduces its fuel capability slightly in order to mount 11 [[double heat sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 935<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 167</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 83</ref>
 
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''SB-31D Sabre'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
 
The ''SB-31D Sabre'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
 
* [[Atmospheric Flyer]]
 
* [[Atmospheric Flyer]]
* [[Cramped Cockpit]]
+
* [[Cramped Cockpit]]  
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Sabre AT2r.png|Original ''Sabre'' from ''[[AeroTech 2]]''
+
Image:sabre-31d.png|SB-31D ''Sabre''
Sabre.gif|''Sabre'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]''
 
sabre-31d.png|SB-31D ''Sabre'' from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Proto]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* The ''Sabre'' was introduced in ''[[AeroTech#Notes|AeroTech]]'' (1st edition) as one of the six original designs, but lacked a model number, release date, or any description beyond its game stats. It was finally given an image in ''AeroTech 2'' and a detailed description in line with that of other aerospace fighters in ''Technical Readout: 3075''.
+
The ''Sabre'' was introduced in ''[[AeroTech#Notes|AeroTech]]'' (1st edition) as one of the six original designs, but lacked model number, release date, or any description beyond its game stats. It was finally given a detailed description in line with that of other aerospace fighters in ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
 +
*''Technical Readout: 3057'', p. 179
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
<div class="desktop-3-col">
 
 
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
 
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations]]''
Line 86: Line 70:
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]''
 
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
</div>
 
 
  
 
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:SLDF Royal Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:SLDF Royal Aerospace Fighter classes]]

Please note that all contributions to BattleTechWiki are considered to be released under the GNU FDL 1.2 (see BattleTechWiki:Copyrights for details). If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, then do not submit it here.
You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource. Do not submit copyrighted work without permission!

To edit this page, please answer the question that appears below (more info):

Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)

Advanced templates:

Editing: {{Merge}}   {{Moratorium}}   {{Otheruses| | | }}

Notices: {{NoEdit}}   {{Sign}}   {{Unsigned|name}}   {{Welcome}}

Administration: {{Essay}}   {{Policy}}   {{Procedure}}

Template used on this page: