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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Sirocco.jpg | |image=Sirocco.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Sirocco | + | |name=''Sirocco'' |
|manufacturer=[[Corean Enterprises (MacAdams-Suharno)]] | |manufacturer=[[Corean Enterprises (MacAdams-Suharno)]] | ||
|production year=3060 | |production year=3060 | ||
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|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 | + | *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 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/ | + | 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]]. |
==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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| + | ==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== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In German products the unit's proper name was | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Schirokko'''. The model code was left unchanged. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
| − | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | |
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 16:17, 22 March 2024
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| Sirocco | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Corean Enterprises (MacAdams-Suharno) |
| Production Year | 3060[1] |
| Model | SRC-3C |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 10,159,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 95 tons |
| Chassis | Corean IX |
| Armor | Starshield |
| Engine | Pitban 285 |
| Communications System | Corean Transband-J9 w/ Guardian ECM Suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | Corean B-Tech |
| Heat Sinks | 13 double |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,760[2] 1,807[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,154[4] |
Contents
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 sinks.
Weapons and Equipment
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
- 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 Rifles 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[2], (1,835)[5], BV (2.0) = 2,107[6]
- 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 Siroccos, the 'Mech has a Guardian ECM Suite. However, unlike any of its predecessors, the 'Mech has been fitted with five Improved Jump Jets. BV (2.0) = 2,202[7]
Design Quirks
The Sirocco has the following Design Quirks:[8]
Related BattleMechs
- Goliath - Corean Enterprises designed the Sirocco as a replacement for the aging Goliath.[9]
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Schirokko. The model code was left unchanged.
Gallery
Original Sirocco from TRO:3060
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Sirocco
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Combat Operations, p. 130
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 233
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 196
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 234
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 197
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 198 - Sirocco's Jihad variant from RS3060u.
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Sirocco Entry.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 130