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Line 1: − {{Update Needed|[[Record Sheets: Dark Age]]}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image=Shrike TRO3145.jpg + |image=shrike.jpg − |name=''Shrike'' + |name=Shrike − |manufacturer=[[Eagle Craft Group]] + |manufacturer=[[Clan Jade Falcon]] − |model=Standard + |model= − |production year=3113+ |class=Assault − |year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6292/shrike-standard MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |Tech Base=Clan − |mech type=BattleMech |mass=95 |mass=95 − |chassis=[[Endo Steel|DSAM Endo 4]] + |chassis=DSAM [[Endo Steel | Endo]] 4 − |armor= [[Forging ZM15 Ferro-Fibrous]] + |armor=Forging ZM15 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |engine=[[Olivetti 380]] [[XL engine|XL]] + |engine=340 Olivetti XL − |comsys=[[Raptor X-T Type iii]] − |T&T=[[Goshawk E-Series]] − |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |speed=65 |speed=65 − |jumpjets=[[Grandthrust Mk5]] w/ [[Partial Wing]] + |jumpjets=Grandthrust Mk5 − |armament=*2x [[Ultra AC/5]]s + |armament=*2x Type 9 [[Ultra AC/5]] − *1x [[LRM-10]] + *1x Type X "Long Bow" [[LRM-10]] − *2x [[ER Large Laser]]s + *2x Series 2b [[ER Large Lasers]] − |BV (2.0)=2,969<ref name=MUL/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 468</ref> }} }} − ==Description== − The '''''Shrike''''' [[BattleMech]], popular with commanders for its heavy and accurate weapons, is the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcon]] answer to [[Clan Wolf]]'s heavy ''[[Tundra Wolf]]''. Its distinctive wings, common among later Jade Falcon designs during the revitalization of the 3110s, allow the ''Shrike'' to dissipate heat almost as fast as it gains it. Nonetheless, this 'Mech, like the ''[[Gyrfalcon]]'', quickly rises in temperature and needs to be piloted with careful attention to heat management, despite the dissipation capabilities of the wings. − The 'Mech's origins can be traced to the ''[[Onager]]''. The [[Eagle Craft Group]] of [[Erewhon]] took the older design and styled it similarly to the earlier ''[[Eyrie]]'' and ''[[Gyrfalcon]]''. Admired for its capacities, the ''Shrike'' became a highly sought-out design for Jade Falcon commanders after its performance during a raid on [[La Grave]] against Clan Wolf in [[3115]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans'', p. 48, ''Shrike'' - Background</ref> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Description== − The ''Shrike'' is outfitted with a powerful [[Targeting Computer]] that allows it to bring accurate firepower to bear on the battlefield. It has a hard-hitting armament that gives the 'Mech a powerful sting in combat at most ranges. A [[Type X "Long Bow"]] [[LRM-10]]-rack allows pilots to engage enemies at long range, and two [[Type 9]] [[Ultra Autocannon/5]]s are effective against even other assault-class 'Mechs. Lastly, two [[Series 2b]] [[ER Large Laser]]s provide a fairly powerful punch should the other weapon systems deplete their ammunition.+ [[Clan Jade Falcon | Jade Falcons]] answer to the [[Clan Wolf | Wolves]] heavy ''[[Tundra Wolf]]'', the '''''Shrike''''' has become popular with commanders for its heavy and accurate weapons. Its distinctive wings, common with later Jade Falcon designs from the revitalization of the 3110s, allow the ''Shrike'' to dissipate heat almost as fast as it gains it. + However, this 'Mech, like the ''[[Gyrfalcon]]'', quickly rises in temperature and needs to be piloted with care being given to heat management, despite the dissipation capabilities of its wings. − The design owes its large weapon capacity to its [[Endo Steel]] construction and its large 380-rated [[XL engine|Extra-Light Fusion Engine]]. Engineers enhanced the design by adding a [[Partial Wing]], giving the ''Shrike'' extra jump capacity as well as additional cooling abilities under normal atmospheric conditions.<ref>''Technical Readout 3145: The Clans'', pp. 48-49, ''Shrike'' - Weapons and Engineering notes</ref> + ==Armament== + The ''Shrike'' is outfitted with a powerful targeting computer that allows it to bring accurate firepower to bear on the battlefield. It has a hard-hitting armament that gives the 'Mech a powerful sting in combat at most ranges. A "longbow" [[LRM-10]]-rack allows pilots to engage enemies at long range, and two type 5 [[Ultra AC/5]] autocannons are effective against even other assault-class 'Mechs. Lastly, two series 2a [[ER Large Laser]]s provide a fairly powerful punch should the other weapon systems deplete their ammunition. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ''Shrike'' 2: Introduced in [[3115]], the second variant of the ''Shrike'' replaces the ER Large Lasers with [[ER medium laser]]s, which allows the autocannons to be upgraded to pair of [[Ultra AC/10|Ultra Autocannon/10]]s. BV(2.0) = 2,846<ref>''Technical Readout 3145: The Clans'', pp. 48, 113, ''Shrike'' - ''Shrike'' 2 Variant notes</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6293/shrike-2 MUL Profile for the Shrike 2 - Includes BV2 and Introduction Year]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 469</ref>+ A variant replaces the ER Large Lasers with [[ER Medium Lasers]] allowing the autocannons to be upgraded to [[Ultra AC/10]]s. − + Another unofficial variant is fielded by [[Malvina Hazen]] and Jennifer Braille, (a Solaris VII MechWarrior) that replaces both autocannons by a pair of [[ER PPC]]s. The first appearance was said to be the result of a combat against a ''[[Hatchetman]]'' 'Mech the "Black Rose" (Malvina's 'Mech) suffered. − *; ''Shrike'' 3: This variant of the ''Shrike'' was introduced in [[3116]]. The ''Shrike'' 3 is similar to the standard model, save the swapping out of the 'Mech's autocannons for pair of [[Extended Range Particle Projection Cannon]]s. BV(2.0)=3,698<ref>''Technical Readout 3145: The Clans'', pp. 48, 114, ''Shrike'' - ''Shrike'' 3 Variant notes</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6294/shrike-3 MUL Profile for the Shrike 3 - Includes BV2 and Introduction Year.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 470</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The Shrike has the following [[Design Quirks]]: − * [[Command BattleMech]] − * [[Distracting]] − * [[Exposed Weapon Linkage|Exposed Weapon Linkage (Ultra AC/5)]] − * [[Reinforced Legs]] ==Notable Pilots== ==Notable Pilots== − :''See: [[:Category:Notable Shrike Pilots]]+ *[[Malvina Hazen]], Jade Falcon [[Star Colonel]] and later [[Khan]] was a legendary Shrike MechWarrior. − − ==Notes== − *The ''Shrike'' was first created by [[WizKids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as a part of its Falcons Prey expansion set. The figure was only used for the CGC game's Unique figures. The 'Mech was later adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined in the tabletop game once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]]. − − *Originally, the ''Shrike'' 3 was an unofficial variant which allegedly was fielded by [[Malvina Hazen]] and [[Jennifer Braille]], (a Solaris VII MechWarrior). The first appearance was said to be the result of a combat against a ''[[Hatchetman]]''. − − ==BattleMech Gallery== − <gallery> − Shrike TRO3145.jpg|''Shrike'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans|TRO:3145 The Clans]]'' − Shrike (Black Rose) BTLegends.jpg|[[Malvina Hazen|Malvina Hazen's]] ''Shrike'' 2 ''Black Rose'' from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]'' − shrike.jpg|Original image of the ''Shrike'' from [[MechWarrior: Falcon's Prey|MW:Falcon's Prey]] − </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> + ==Bibliography== + *"[[A Rending Of Falcons]]" + *''[[Flight of the Falcon]]'' + *''[[Blood of the Isle]]'' + *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_10.pdf MWDA Clan Jade Falcon Dossier of Shone Roshak]'' + *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_30.pdf MWDA Clan Jade Falcon Dossier of Ichiba Pryde's Dossier]'' + − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Blood of the Isle]]'' (novel) − * ''[[Flight of the Falcon]]'' (novel) − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[A Rending of Falcons]]'' (novel) − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans]]'' − * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_10.pdf MWDA Clan Jade Falcon Dossier of Shone Roshak]'' − * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_30.pdf MWDA Clan Jade Falcon Dossier of Ichiba Pryde]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]] + [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] + [[Category:95 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Jade Falcon BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Jade Falcon BattleMechs]]
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| − | |chassis=[[Endo Steel| | + | |chassis=DSAM [[Endo Steel | Endo]] 4 |
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| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets=Grandthrust Mk5 |
| − | |armament=*2x [[Ultra AC/5]] | + | |armament=*2x Type 9 [[Ultra AC/5]] |
| − | *1x [[LRM-10]] | + | *1x Type X "Long Bow" [[LRM-10]] |
| − | *2x [[ER Large | + | *2x Series 2b [[ER Large Lasers]] |
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| − | + | [[Clan Jade Falcon | Jade Falcons]] answer to the [[Clan Wolf | Wolves]] heavy ''[[Tundra Wolf]]'', the '''''Shrike''''' has become popular with commanders for its heavy and accurate weapons. Its distinctive wings, common with later Jade Falcon designs from the revitalization of the 3110s, allow the ''Shrike'' to dissipate heat almost as fast as it gains it. | |
| + | However, this 'Mech, like the ''[[Gyrfalcon]]'', quickly rises in temperature and needs to be piloted with care being given to heat management, despite the dissipation capabilities of its wings. | ||
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| + | The ''Shrike'' is outfitted with a powerful targeting computer that allows it to bring accurate firepower to bear on the battlefield. It has a hard-hitting armament that gives the 'Mech a powerful sting in combat at most ranges. A "longbow" [[LRM-10]]-rack allows pilots to engage enemies at long range, and two type 5 [[Ultra AC/5]] autocannons are effective against even other assault-class 'Mechs. Lastly, two series 2a [[ER Large Laser]]s provide a fairly powerful punch should the other weapon systems deplete their ammunition. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | *"[[A Rending Of Falcons]]" | ||
| + | *''[[Flight of the Falcon]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Blood of the Isle]]'' | ||
| + | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_10.pdf MWDA Clan Jade Falcon Dossier of Shone Roshak]'' | ||
| + | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_30.pdf MWDA Clan Jade Falcon Dossier of Ichiba Pryde's Dossier]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:95 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Jade Falcon BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Jade Falcon BattleMechs]] | ||