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Line 11: |cost= 10,159,500 C-bills |cost= 10,159,500 C-bills |mass=95 |mass=95 − |chassis=[[Corean IX]] + |chassis=Corean IX − |armor=[[Starshield]] + |armor=Starshield |engine=[[Pitban 285]] |engine=[[Pitban 285]] − |comsys=[[Corean Transband-J9]] w/ [[Guardian ECM Suite]] + |comsys=[[Corean Transband-J9 w/Guardian ECM Suite]] |T&T=[[Corean B-Tech]] |T&T=[[Corean B-Tech]] − |heat sinks=13 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] |speed=54.0 |speed=54.0 |armament= |armament= − *6x [[ER medium laser]]s + *6x [[ER Medium Laser]]s *1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] *1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] *2x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s *2x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s Line 28:
Line 27: ==Description== ==Description== − Following the success of the ''[[Tarantula]]'' [[BattleMech]], [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno]] felt that they could produce a successful quad design to replace the aging ''[[Goliath]]'' BattleMechs in many successor state armies. In early [[3059]], the '''''Sirocco''''' had reached the point of field testing. The 'Mech is built on a [[Corean IX]] chassis that carries a [[Pitban 285]] [[fusion engine]], giving the ''Sirocco'' a top speed of 54.0 km/h. It carries nineteen and a half tons of [[Starshield]] armor, giving it an impressive amount of protection from enemy fire. To dissipate the waste heat from the 'Mech's heavy arsenal, the ''Sirocco'' carries thirteen [[double heat sink]]s. + Following the success of the ''[[Tarantula]]'' [[BattleMech]], [[Corean Enterprises (MacAdams-Suharno)]] felt that they could produce a successful quad design to replace the aging ''[[Goliath]]'' BattleMechs in many successor state armies. In early [[3059]], the '''''Sirocco''''' had reached the point of field testing. The 'Mech is built on a Corean IX chassis that carries a Pitban 285 [[fusion engine]], giving the ''Sirocco'' a top speed of 54.0 km/h. It carries nineteen and a half tons of Starshield armor, giving it an impressive amount of protection from enemy fire. To dissipate the waste heat from the 'Mech's heavy arsenal, the ''Sirocco'' carries thirteen [[double heat sink]]s. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Sirocco'' carries as its primary weapons a pair of [[Imperator Automatic]] [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s that are capable of firing at twice the standard rate of fire of a standard autocannon of the same class. The two Ultra Autocannons provide the 'Mech with a great deal of long-range firepower. For close combat, the ''Sirocco'' carries six [[Diverse Optics Type]] [[ER medium laser]]s, two of which are rear-mounted, allowing the ''Sirocco'' to defend itself from any angle in close combat. Additionally, the 'Mech uses a [[Medium Pulse Laser]] to round out its close-range firepower. To dissuade knee-capping attacks made by enemy sappers, the ''Sirocco'' has two [[Ma Mien]] [[Anti-Personnel Pod]]s. Finally, to disrupt enemy electronic warfare systems, the 'Mech carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. + The ''Sirocco'' carries as its primary weapons a pair of Imperator Automatic Ultra Autocannon/10s that are capable of firing at twice the standard rate of fire of a standard autocannon of the same class. The two Ultra Autocannons provide the 'Mech with a great deal of long-range firepower. For close combat, the ''Sirocco'' carries six Diverse Optics Type ER Medium Lasers, two of which are rear mounted, allowing the ''Sirocco'' to defend itself from any angle in close combat. Additionally, the 'Mech uses a Medium Pulse Laser to round out its close-range firepower. To dissuade knee-capping attacks made by enemy sappers, the ''Sirocco'' has two Ma Mien Anti-Personnel Pods. Finally, to disrupt enemy electronic warfare systems, the 'Mech carries a Guardian [[ECM Suite]]. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;SRC-5C : The 5C variant of the ''Sirocco'' is more specialized in both long and short range combat. For long range combat, the ''Sirocco'' has two [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s which allow the 'Mech to strike an enemy at up to seven hundred and fifty meters. The 5C variant of the ''Sirocco'' also has a powerful close range arsenal if forced to defend itself. The 'Mech has four ER medium lasers, two mounted in the front and two in the rear, as well as a Medium Pulse Laser. Also for close combat, the 5C variant has two [[SRM-4]] missile launchers to seek out weak points in an enemy's armor, and is even more well defended against enemy sappers with four Anti-Personnel Pods. Finally, the 'Mech retains the ECM Suite to defend itself from electronic warfare systems. BV (1.0) = 1,884,<ref name=CO/> (1,835),<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 234</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,107<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 197</ref> + *;SRC-5C : The 5C variant of the ''Sirocco'' is more specialized in both long and short range combat. For long range combat, the ''Sirocco'' has two [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s which allow the 'Mech to strike an enemy at up to seven hundred and fifty meters. The 5C variant of the ''Sirocco'' also has a powerful close range arsenal if forced to defend itself. The 'Mech has four ER Medium Lasers, two mounted in the front and two in the rear, as well as a Medium Pulse Laser. Also for close combat, the 5C variant has two [[SRM-4]] missile launchers to seek out weak points in an enemy's armor, and is even more well defended against enemy sappers with four Anti-Personnel Pods. Finally, the 'Mech retains the ECM Suite to defend itself from electronic warfare systems. BV (1.0) = 1,884<ref name=CO/>, (1,835)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 234</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,107<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 197</ref> − *;SRC-6C : This variant of the ''Sirocco'' was developed during the [[Jihad]]. This variant was designed to be a member of a conventional C3 Network Lance. Carried in the 'Mech's right torso is a single Light Gauss Rifle with 2 tons of ammunition. In its left torso, an [[ER Large Laser]] is complemented by four ER medium lasers. Like all ''Sirocco''s, the 'Mech has a Guardian ECM Suite. However, unlike any of its predecessors, the 'Mech has been fitted with five [[Improved Jump Jet]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,202<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 198: Sirocco's Jihad variant from RS3060u</ref> + *;SRC-6C : This variant of the ''Sirocco'' was developed during the [[Jihad]]. This variant was designed to be a member of a conventional C3 Network Lance. Carried in the 'Mech's right torso is a single Light Gauss Rifle with 2 tons of ammunition. In its left torso, an [[ER Large Laser]] is complemented by four ER Medium Lasers. Like all ''Sirocco''s, the 'Mech has a Guardian ECM Suite. However, unlike any of its predecessors, the 'Mech has been fitted with five [[Improved Jump Jet]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,202<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 198 - Sirocco's Jihad variant from RS3060u.</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Sirocco'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Sirocco Entry</ref> − * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount All]] − * [[Difficult to Maintain]] ==Related BattleMechs== ==Related BattleMechs== − *'''''[[Goliath]]''''' - [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno|Corean Enterprises]] designed the ''Sirocco'' as a replacement for the aging ''Goliath''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 130</ref> + *'''''[[Goliath]]''''' - [[Corean Enterprises]] designed the ''Sirocco'' as a replacement for the aging ''Goliath''<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 130</ref>. ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Schirokko'''. The model code was left unchanged.+ In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Schirokko'''. The model code was left unchanged. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 58:
Line 52: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' + − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Sirocco.jpg | |image=Sirocco.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Sirocco |
| − | |manufacturer= [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno | + | |manufacturer=[[Corean Enterprises (MacAdams-Suharno)]] |
|production year=3060 | |production year=3060 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2951/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2951/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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|cost= 10,159,500 C-bills | |cost= 10,159,500 C-bills | ||
|mass=95 | |mass=95 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Corean IX |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Starshield |
|engine=[[Pitban 285]] | |engine=[[Pitban 285]] | ||
| − | |comsys=[[Corean Transband-J9 | + | |comsys=[[Corean Transband-J9 w/Guardian ECM Suite]] |
|T&T=[[Corean B-Tech]] | |T&T=[[Corean B-Tech]] | ||
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|speed=54.0 | |speed=54.0 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *6x [[ER | + | *6x [[ER Medium Laser]]s |
*1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] | *1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] | ||
*2x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s | *2x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Following the success of the ''[[Tarantula]]'' [[BattleMech]], [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno]] felt that they could produce a successful quad design to replace the aging ''[[Goliath]]'' BattleMechs in many successor state armies. In early [[3059]], the '''''Sirocco''''' had reached the point of field testing. The 'Mech is built on a | + | Following the success of the ''[[Tarantula]]'' [[BattleMech]], [[Corean Enterprises (MacAdams-Suharno)]] felt that they could produce a successful quad design to replace the aging ''[[Goliath]]'' BattleMechs in many successor state armies. In early [[3059]], the '''''Sirocco''''' had reached the point of field testing. The 'Mech is built on a Corean IX chassis that carries a Pitban 285 [[fusion engine]], giving the ''Sirocco'' a top speed of 54.0 km/h. It carries nineteen and a half tons of Starshield armor, giving it an impressive amount of protection from enemy fire. To dissipate the waste heat from the 'Mech's heavy arsenal, the ''Sirocco'' carries thirteen [[double heat sink]]s. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Sirocco'' carries as its primary weapons a pair of | + | The ''Sirocco'' carries as its primary weapons a pair of Imperator Automatic Ultra Autocannon/10s that are capable of firing at twice the standard rate of fire of a standard autocannon of the same class. The two Ultra Autocannons provide the 'Mech with a great deal of long-range firepower. For close combat, the ''Sirocco'' carries six Diverse Optics Type ER Medium Lasers, two of which are rear mounted, allowing the ''Sirocco'' to defend itself from any angle in close combat. Additionally, the 'Mech uses a Medium Pulse Laser to round out its close-range firepower. To dissuade knee-capping attacks made by enemy sappers, the ''Sirocco'' has two Ma Mien Anti-Personnel Pods. Finally, to disrupt enemy electronic warfare systems, the 'Mech carries a Guardian [[ECM Suite]]. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;SRC-5C : The 5C variant of the ''Sirocco'' is more specialized in both long and short range combat. For long range combat, the ''Sirocco'' has two [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s which allow the 'Mech to strike an enemy at up to seven hundred and fifty meters. The 5C variant of the ''Sirocco'' also has a powerful close range arsenal if forced to defend itself. The 'Mech has four ER | + | *;SRC-5C : The 5C variant of the ''Sirocco'' is more specialized in both long and short range combat. For long range combat, the ''Sirocco'' has two [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s which allow the 'Mech to strike an enemy at up to seven hundred and fifty meters. The 5C variant of the ''Sirocco'' also has a powerful close range arsenal if forced to defend itself. The 'Mech has four ER Medium Lasers, two mounted in the front and two in the rear, as well as a Medium Pulse Laser. Also for close combat, the 5C variant has two [[SRM-4]] missile launchers to seek out weak points in an enemy's armor, and is even more well defended against enemy sappers with four Anti-Personnel Pods. Finally, the 'Mech retains the ECM Suite to defend itself from electronic warfare systems. BV (1.0) = 1,884<ref name=CO/>, (1,835)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 234</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,107<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 197</ref> |
| − | *;SRC-6C : This variant of the ''Sirocco'' was developed during the [[Jihad]]. This variant was designed to be a member of a conventional C3 Network Lance. Carried in the 'Mech's right torso is a single Light Gauss Rifle with 2 tons of ammunition. In its left torso, an [[ER Large Laser]] is complemented by four ER | + | *;SRC-6C : This variant of the ''Sirocco'' was developed during the [[Jihad]]. This variant was designed to be a member of a conventional C3 Network Lance. Carried in the 'Mech's right torso is a single Light Gauss Rifle with 2 tons of ammunition. In its left torso, an [[ER Large Laser]] is complemented by four ER Medium Lasers. Like all ''Sirocco''s, the 'Mech has a Guardian ECM Suite. However, unlike any of its predecessors, the 'Mech has been fitted with five [[Improved Jump Jet]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,202<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 198 - Sirocco's Jihad variant from RS3060u.</ref> |
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==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | *'''''[[Goliath]]''''' - [[ | + | *'''''[[Goliath]]''''' - [[Corean Enterprises]] designed the ''Sirocco'' as a replacement for the aging ''Goliath''<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 130</ref>. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||