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{{otheruses|the aerospace fighter design|the individual ''Union-C''-class DropShip|Slayer (Individual Union-C-class DropShip)}}
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{{otheruses|the aerospace fighter design|the DropShip|Slayer (Individual Union-C-class DropShip)}}
 
{{InfoBoxASF
 
{{InfoBoxASF
 
| image = [[Image:Slayer_3025.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[Image:Slayer_3025.jpg|191px]]
| name = Slayer
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| name = ''Slayer''
 
| manufacturer = [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
 
| manufacturer = [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
 
| model = SL-15
 
| model = SL-15
| Class = Heavy
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| Class = Heavy aerospace fighter
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
 
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
| Cost = 4,454,053<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 282</ref>
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| Cost = 4,454,053 [[C-bill]]s<ref name=RS:3039p282>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 282</ref>
| Introduced = 2657
 
 
| production year = 2657
 
| production year = 2657
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2959/slayer-sl-15 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2959/slayer-sl-15 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| mass = 80 tons
 
| mass = 80 tons
 
| structural integrity = 8
 
| structural integrity = 8
| frame = Wakazashi V
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| frame = [[Wakazashi V]]
 
| power plant = [[Shinobi 320]]
 
| power plant = [[Shinobi 320]]
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| armor = [[Naketsu AeroWeave Standard]]
 
| Fuel = 10 tons (800 points)
 
| Fuel = 10 tons (800 points)
 
| armament =  
 
| armament =  
* 1x [[Autocannon/10]]
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* 1x [[autocannon/10]]
* 6x [[Medium Laser]]s
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* 6x [[medium laser]]
 
| communications system = [[Sony MSF-21]]
 
| communications system = [[Sony MSF-21]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[Radcom T11]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[Radcom T11]]
| heat sinks = 20
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| heat sinks = 20 [[single heat sink]]s
| BV (1.0) = 1,279<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 282</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 146</ref>
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| BV (1.0) = 1,279<ref name=RS:3039p282/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 146</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 1,347
 
| BV (2.0) = 1,347
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Slayer''''' is a [[Draconis Combine]] heavy fighter designed before the fall of the [[Star League]].  The ''Slayer'' is noted for endurance and armor. A multi-role fighter, the ''Slayer'' has the firepower to take on both other fighters and 'Mechs, with many pilots mistaking the compact design for a lighter craft, a mistake they rarely live to repeat. The ''Slayer'' also boasts a double capacity fuel tank, allowing it to loiter over the battlefield for extended periods of time.
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The '''''Slayer''''' is a [[Draconis Combine]] heavy [[aerospace fighter]] designed before the fall of the [[Star League]], and is noted for its endurance and armor. A multirole fighter, the ''Slayer'' has the firepower to take on both other fighters and [[BattleMech|'Mechs]], with many pilots mistaking the compact design for a lighter craft, a mistake they rarely live to repeat. The ''Slayer'' also boasts a double capacity fuel tank, allowing it to loiter over the battlefield for extended periods of time.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
While not the heaviest of armament, the ''Slayer'' carries enough weaponry to give any other fighter or 'Mech a bad day. With a [[Zeus 56 Mark IV]] [[Autocannon/10]] and a [[Diverse Optics Type 20]] [[Medium Laser]] in the nose, backed up by four more Medium Lasers in the wings, the ''Slayer'' can lay down enough fire in one pass to destroy smaller craft. A single Medium Laser faces to the rear to discourage pursuit.
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While not the heaviest of armament, ''Slayers'' tend to carry enough weaponry to give any other fighter or 'Mech a bad day. With a [[Autocannon/10#Zeus_56_Mark_IV|Zeus 56 Mark IV]] [[AC/10]] and a [[Diverse Optics Type 20]] [[medium laser]] in the nose, backed up by four more medium lasers in the wings, the ''Slayer'' can lay down enough fire in one pass to destroy smaller craft. A single medium laser faces to the rear to discourage pursuit.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;SL-15A : First in a series of unpopular uninspired modification kits developed by Wakazashi during the [[Third Succession War]], the 15A trades the Zeus 56 for an [[LRM-15]] and [[SRM-6]] in the nose, supplied with two tons of reloads each. <ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 214</ref>BV (1.0) = 1,243<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 283</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 147</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,423
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*; SL-15A : First in a series of unpopular uninspired modification kits developed by Wakazashi during the [[Third Succession War]], the 15A trades the [[AC/10]] for an [[LRM-15]] and [[SRM-6]] in the nose, supplied with two tons of reloads each.<ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 214</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,243;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 283</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 147</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,423
  
*;SL-15B : A variant take on the 15A, this modification leaves the [[LRM]] launcher in the nose but mounts the [[SRM]] launcher aft. <ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 1,243<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 284</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 148</ref>
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*; SL-15B : A different take on the 15A, this modification leaves the [[LRM-15]] launcher in the nose but mounts the [[SRM-6]] launcher aft.<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 1,243<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 284</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 148</ref>
  
*;SL-15C : The 15C merely reverses the 15B's positioning, with SRM mounted in the nose, with the LRM switched to the rear. <ref name=TRO3039/>BV (1.0) = 1,243<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 285</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 149</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,379
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*; SL-15C : The 15C merely reverses the 15B's weapon positioning, with the [[SRM-6]] mounted in the nose and [[LRM-15]] in the rear.<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 1,243;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 285</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 149</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,379
  
*;SL-15R : Unwilling to mess with the popular design at the A/B/C debacle, this variant introduced in [[3044]] simply replaces the older Zeus 56 for a more advanced [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB 10-X AC]] and an extra ton of ammunition, a minor change that allowed it to be quickly applied to the production line and as a simple field refit for existing fighters. <ref name=OR2>''Objective Raids'', p. 106</ref> <ref name=TRO3039/>BV (1.0) = 1,353<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 287</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 150</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,384
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*; SL-15R : Unwilling to mess with the popular design after the A/B/C variant debacle, this variant, introduced in [[3044]], simply replaces the older [[AC/10]] for a more advanced [[Imperator Code Red]] [[LB 10-X AC]] and an extra ton of ammunition, a minor change that allowed it to be quickly applied to the production line and as a simple field refit for existing fighters.<ref name=OR2>''Objective Raids'', p. 106</ref><ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 1,353;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 287</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 150</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,384
  
*;SL-15K : A minor modern updating of the 15R developed in [[3066]], the 15K merely switches the standard heat sinks for [[Double Heat Sink|double strength models]] and upgrades the lasers to [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The [[DCMS]]' plans to upgrade all existing SL-15 and SL-15Rs to this standard was disrupted by the [[Jihad]]. <ref name=TRO3039/>BV (1.0) = 1,497<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 286</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,516
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*; SL-15K : A minor modern updating of the 15R developed in [[3066]], the 15K merely switches the standard [[single heat sink]]s for [[Double Heat Sink|double strength models]] and upgrades the lasers to [[ER medium laser]]s. The [[DCMS]]' plans to upgrade all existing SL-15 and SL-15Rs to this standard was disrupted by the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3039/> BV (1.0) = 1,497;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 286</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,516
  
 
===Custom / Experimental Variants===
 
===Custom / Experimental Variants===
*;SL-CX-1 ''Slayer'' : In [[3075]], a ''Slayer'' was the subject of an experimental aircraft program conducted jointly by [[United Outworlders Corporation]] and [[Clan Snow Raven]]. The ''Slayer'' has a mix of Clan and Inner Sphere technology. The fighter has been equipped with an [[XL engine|Extra Light 400 Rated Fusion engine]] to increase its speed, has 8 tons of fuel to keep the engine operational, and mounts 16 double heat sinks. Its hull is protected by 19 tons of [[Ferro-Lamellor|ferro-lamellor armor]] and an experimental [[Laser Anti-Missile System]] covers the aft firing arc. The fighter's Clan built weapons include: a Clan-made [[Rotary AC/5|Class 5 Rotary Autocannon]] with 2 tons of ammunition and four experimental [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser|Improved Heavy Medium Lasers]] mounted in pairs in each wing. Only five prototypes were produced.<ref name=ETRO:Mp14>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs'', p. 14 "SL-CX Slayer"</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,287
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*; SL-CX-1 ''Slayer'' : In [[3075]], a ''Slayer'' was the subject of an experimental aircraft program conducted jointly by [[United Outworlders Corporation]] and [[Clan Snow Raven]]. This variant of the ''Slayer'' has a mix of Clan and Inner Sphere technology, and has been equipped with a 400-rated [[XL engine]] to increase its speed, has eight tons of fuel to keep the engine operational, and mounts 16 [[double heat sink]]s. Its hull is protected by 19 tons of [[ferro-lamellor]] armor and an experimental [[Laser Anti-Missile System]] covers the aft firing arc. The fighter's Clan built weapons include a Clan-made [[RAC/5]] with two tons of ammunition, and four experimental [[improved heavy medium laser]]s mounted in pairs in each wing. Only five prototypes were produced.<ref name=ETRO:Mp14>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs'', p. 14: "SL-CX Slayer"</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,287
  
*;''Slayer'' Eric : This ''Slayer'' variant replaces the autocannon with a pair of [[ER PPC]]s, carries fifteen tons of [[Heavy Ferro-Aluminum]] armor and twenty [[Double Heat Sink]]s. For close combat, the ''Slayer Eric'' carries five Medium Lasers, two in each wing and one covering the aft arc. BV (1.0) = 1,830<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 2</ref>
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*; ''Slayer'' Eric : This ''Slayer'' variant replaces the autocannon with a pair of [[ER PPC]]s, carries 15 tons of [[heavy ferro-aluminum]] armor and 20 [[double heat sink]]s. For close combat, the ''Slayer Eric'' carries five medium lasers, two in each wing and one covering the aft arc. BV (1.0) = 1,830<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique Fighters'', p. 2</ref>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
In German products the unit's proper name was altered to '''Killer'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''KL-15'''.  
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Killer'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''KL-15'''.
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:Slayer_3025.jpg|Original SL-14 ''Slayer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]''
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Slayer_3025.jpg|Original SL-14 ''Slayer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]''
File:Slayer TRO3025Revised.png|SL-14 ''Slayer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised|TRO:3025 Revised]]''
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Slayer TRO3025Revised.png|SL-14 ''Slayer'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised|TRO:3025 Revised]]''
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Slayer HDTFS.jpg|A ''Slayer'' destroys a ''[[Leopard]]''-class [[DropShip]], from ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)|House Davion]]''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
 
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]''
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Heavy Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:German renamed units]]
 
[[Category:German renamed units]]

Latest revision as of 07:42, 7 January 2024

This article is about the aerospace fighter design. For the DropShip, see Slayer (Individual Union-C-class DropShip).
Slayer 3025.jpg
Slayer
Production information
Manufacturer Wakazashi Enterprises
Production Year 2657[1]
Model SL-15
Class Heavy aerospace fighter
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Cost 4,454,053 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
Mass 80 tons
Structural Integrity 8
Frame Wakazashi V
Power Plant Shinobi 320
Armor Naketsu AeroWeave Standard
Fuel 10 tons (800 points)
Armament
Communications System Sony MSF-21
Tracking & Targeting System Radcom T11
Heat Sinks 20 single heat sinks
BV (1.0) 1,279[2][3]
BV (2.0) 1,347

Description[edit]

The Slayer is a Draconis Combine heavy aerospace fighter designed before the fall of the Star League, and is noted for its endurance and armor. A multirole fighter, the Slayer has the firepower to take on both other fighters and 'Mechs, with many pilots mistaking the compact design for a lighter craft, a mistake they rarely live to repeat. The Slayer also boasts a double capacity fuel tank, allowing it to loiter over the battlefield for extended periods of time.

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

While not the heaviest of armament, Slayers tend to carry enough weaponry to give any other fighter or 'Mech a bad day. With a Zeus 56 Mark IV AC/10 and a Diverse Optics Type 20 medium laser in the nose, backed up by four more medium lasers in the wings, the Slayer can lay down enough fire in one pass to destroy smaller craft. A single medium laser faces to the rear to discourage pursuit.

Variants[edit]

  • SL-15A 
    First in a series of unpopular uninspired modification kits developed by Wakazashi during the Third Succession War, the 15A trades the AC/10 for an LRM-15 and SRM-6 in the nose, supplied with two tons of reloads each.[4] BV (1.0) = 1,243;[5][6] BV (2.0) = 1,423
  • SL-15B 
    A different take on the 15A, this modification leaves the LRM-15 launcher in the nose but mounts the SRM-6 launcher aft.[4] BV (1.0) = 1,243[7][8]
  • SL-15C 
    The 15C merely reverses the 15B's weapon positioning, with the SRM-6 mounted in the nose and LRM-15 in the rear.[4] BV (1.0) = 1,243;[9][10] BV (2.0) = 1,379
  • SL-15R 
    Unwilling to mess with the popular design after the A/B/C variant debacle, this variant, introduced in 3044, simply replaces the older AC/10 for a more advanced Imperator Code Red LB 10-X AC and an extra ton of ammunition, a minor change that allowed it to be quickly applied to the production line and as a simple field refit for existing fighters.[11][4] BV (1.0) = 1,353;[12][13] BV (2.0) = 1,384

Custom / Experimental Variants[edit]

  • Slayer Eric 
    This Slayer variant replaces the autocannon with a pair of ER PPCs, carries 15 tons of heavy ferro-aluminum armor and 20 double heat sinks. For close combat, the Slayer Eric carries five medium lasers, two in each wing and one covering the aft arc. BV (1.0) = 1,830[16]

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Killer. The model code was accordingly changed to KL-15.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Slayer
  2. 2.0 2.1 Record Sheets: 3039, p. 282
  3. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 146
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 214
  5. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 283
  6. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 147
  7. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 284
  8. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 148
  9. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 285
  10. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 149
  11. Objective Raids, p. 106
  12. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 287
  13. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 150
  14. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 286
  15. Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs, p. 14: "SL-CX Slayer"
  16. Record Sheets: Unique Fighters, p. 2

Bibliography[edit]