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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image= Spector RGilClan v28.jpg
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|image=Spector.jpg
|name=''Spector''
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|name=Spector
|manufacturer= [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.]]<ref name=TRSWp46f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 46–47: "SPR-5F Spector"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U -->
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|manufacturer=[[Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.]]<ref name=TRO:3058U/>
|model=SPR-5F<ref name=TRSWp46f />
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|model=SPR-5F
 
|production year=2640
 
|production year=2640
|cost= 6,136,718 [[C-bill]]s
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|class=Light
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|cost= 6,136,718 C-bills
|mech type=BattleMech
 
 
|mass=35
 
|mass=35
|chassis=[[Norse XT-Light Type AE (Endo)]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> -->
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|chassis=Norse XT-Light Type AE [[Endo Steel]]
|armor=[[Starshield Light]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> -->
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|armor=Starshield Light
|engine=[[Magna 245 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> -->
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|engine=[[Magna 245 XL]]
|comsys=[[AR-12 Sheathed Directional Beacon with Norse Guardian ECM Suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> -->
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|comsys=[[AR-12 Sheathed Directional Beacon w/Guardian ECM Suit]]
|T&T=[[DLK Type Phased Array Sensor System]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> -->
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|T&T=[[DLK Type Phased Array Sensor System]]
|heat sinks=11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> -->
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|heat sinks=11 [[Double heat sinks]]
|speed=118 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> -->
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|speed=118.8
|jumpjets=[[HildCo Model 11c]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> -->
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|jumpjets=[[HildCo Model 11c]]
|armament= <!-- <ref name=TRSWp46f /> -->
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|armament=
* 1x [[large laser]]
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*1x [[Large Laser]]
* 2x [[medium laser]]
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*2x [[Medium Laser]]s
* 1x [[small laser]]
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*1x [[Small Laser]]
* 1x [[Guardian ECM suite]]
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*1x [[ECM Suite]]
 
|BV (1.0)=1,141<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 206-207, "Spector Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 168</ref>
 
|BV (1.0)=1,141<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 206-207, "Spector Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 168</ref>
|BV (2.0)=1,183<ref name=TRSWp46f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 227</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=1,183<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 227</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Spector''''' was originally designed by [[Norse Technologies]] to be a lighter version of the ''[[Exterminator]]'' [[BattleMech]], made to hunt down [[BattleMech#Light|light]] command 'Mechs. The first ''Spector'' rolled off the assembly line on June 6th, [[Introduction Year::2639]]<ref name=TRO:3058/>, and following extensive testing the [[SLDF]] ordered 600 units, the first run of which were delivered in April of [[2640]]. The Star League's enthusiasm for the ''Spector'' is due to the BattleMechs stealth capabilities, combining both [[Chameleon Light Polarization Shield]] and a [[Null-Signature system]]. All ''Spectors'', and all reports on them, were believed lost with the fall of the [[Star League]] until [[3048]], when rumors spread that the [[mercenary unit]]s [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] and [[Storm's Metal Thunder]] were fielding ''Spectors'', presumably recovered from an ancient cache, although neither admitted to fielding vintage Star League era 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 102, "Spector"</ref>
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The '''''Spector''''' was originally designed by [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] to be a lighter version of the ''[[Exterminator]]'' [[BattleMech]], made to hunt down light command 'Mechs. The first ''Spector'' rolled off the assembly line on 6 June, [[Introduction Year::2639]], and following extensive testing the [[SLDF]] ordered 600. The Star League's enthusiasm for the ''Spector'' is due to the BattleMechs stealth capabilities, combining both [[Chameleon Light Polarization Shield]] and a [[Null Signature System]]. This first order for the SPR-4F was delivered in April [[2640]]. All ''Spectors'', and all reports on them, were believed lost with the fall of the [[Star League]]. Only in [[3048]] rumors spread that the [[mercenary unit]]s [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] and [[Storm's Metal Thunder]] were fielding ''Spectors'', presumably recovered from an ancient cache, although neither admitted to fielding vintage Star League era 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 102, "Spector"</ref>
  
In [[3076]], the mercenary group [[Chaos Irregulars (Mercenary Command)]] fielded a lone and original ''Spector''.<ref>''Chaos Formed'' ''Endgame at Engadine''</ref>
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The ''Spector'' was originally designed to use the advanced Null Signature System, able to hide the ''Spector'''s radar and heat signatures, and Chameleon Light Polarization Shield, capable of obscuring the BattleMech's appearance. However, these technologies were lost during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] and have not yet been replicated. The current incarnation of the ''Spector'', SPR-5F, does not carry a Null Signature System nor the Chameleon LPS.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/>
 
 
The ''Spector'' was originally designed to use the advanced Null-Signature system, able to hide the 'Mech's radar and heat signatures, and Chameleon Light Polarization Shield, capable of obscuring the BattleMech's appearance. However, these technologies were lost during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] and have not yet been replicated. The current incarnation of the ''Spector'', SPR-5F, does not carry a Null Signature System nor the Chameleon LPS because of this.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/>
 
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
Even without its advanced stealth capabilities, the ''Spector'' that [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] reintroduced in [[Reintroduction Year::3053]] is an impressive light 'Mech. The ''Spector'' has is built on a weight saving [[Norse XT-Light Type AE]] [[endo steel]] chassis, powered by a [[Magna 245]] [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 118.8 km/h, while seven [[HildCo Model 11c]] [[jump jet]]s give it a jump ranged of 210 meters. Protection from enemy fire is provided by seven and a half tons of [[Starshield Light]] [[standard armor]], while a [[Guardian ECM suite]] allows it to defend itself against advanced enemy targeting and range finding equipment.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/>
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Even without its advanced stealth capabilities, the ''Spector'' that [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] reintroduced in [[Reintroduction Year::3053]] is an impressive light 'Mech. The ''Spector'' has a weight saving Magna 245 [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 118.8 km/h. The ''Spector'' is also built on a Norse XT-Light Type AE [[Endo Steel]] chassis and carries seven and a half tons of Starshield Light armor. Seven HildCo Model 11c [[jump jet]]s provide a jumping capability of up to two hundred and ten meters, giving it a great deal of mobility. The ''Spector'' carries a Norse Guardian [[ECM Suite]] that allows it to defend itself against advanced enemy targeting and range finding equipment.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/>
  
The ''Spector'' carries a [[Nightwind (Large Laser)|Nightwind]] [[large laser]] as its primary weapon, backed up by a pair of [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]]s and a single [[Defiance B4S]] [[small laser]] for close combat. While most consider this a light weapons payload for a 35 ton 'Mech, the ''Spector''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s superior mobility and mission profile do not require a very heavy weapons payload.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/>
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The ''Spector'' carries a [[Nightwind (Large Laser)|Nightwind]] [[Large Laser]] as its primary weapon. This is backed up by a pair of [[Defiance B3M]] [[Medium Laser]]s and a single [[Defiance B4S]] [[Small Laser]] for close combat. While most consider this a light weapons payload for a 35 ton 'Mech, the ''Spector'''s superior mobility and mission profile do not require a very heavy weapons payload.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; SPR-4F : This variant carries a [[Guardian ECM suite]], one [[large laser]] in the right arm and two [[medium laser]]s in the left. More importantly, the SPR-4F is extremely stealthy, mounting both a [[Chameleon LPS]] and a [[Null-Signature system]].  BV (2.0) = 1,224<ref>''Master Unit List''</ref>
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*;SPR-4F : This variant carries a [[ECM]] Suite System, one Large Laser in the right arm and two Medium Lasers in the left. More importantly, the SPR-4F is extremely stealthy, mounting both Chameleon LPS and a Null Signature System.  BV (2.0) = 1,330<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 228</ref>
 
 
*; SPR-5S : At the urging of then-Archon [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]], Norse-Storm opened up talks with [[Shengli Arms]] to secure [[stealth armor]] for the light 'Mech. Though the deal did not work out exactly as they had hoped, they managed to acquire some amount and equip this variant with it. Space constraints force the consolidation of the [[medium laser]]s into one [[medium pulse laser]].<ref name=TRSWp46f /> BV (1.0) = 967<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 169</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,166<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 229</ref>
 
 
 
*; SPR-ST : A more radical variant removes the [[jump jet]]s and mounts an [[ER large laser]] and twin [[ER medium laser]]s using the freed space. It retains the [[stealth armor]] and [[Guardian ECM suite]], but also adds a [[targeting computer]] to make the lasers more accurate. [[MASC]] enables the ST to move in bursts up to 151 km/h.<ref name=TRSWp46f /> BV (1.0) = 1,044<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 170 </ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,522<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 230</ref>
 
  
*; SPR-6F: Eschewing subterfuge and stealth, the 6F is a headhunter meant to counter [[Clan]] warriors with advanced engineering. With [[reflective armor]] mounted over an [[endo-steel chassis]], the 6F remains highly mobile while also being well protected from advanced laser technology. Speaking of lasers, the weapon complement of the 6F is composed exclusively of laser weapons, all linked to a [[targeting computer]]. The 'Mech's primary weapon is a [[Medium VSP Laser]] mounted in the right arm, while a pair of clan-specced [[Improved Heavy Medium Lasers]] are in a gauntlet on the left arm. A standard [[ER Small Laser]] rounds up the complement on top of the pilot's cockpit. BV (2.0) = 1,476<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28'', p.13</ref>
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*;SPR-5S : At the urging of then-Archon [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]], Norse-Storm opened up talks with [[Shengli Arms]] to secure [[Stealth Armor]] for the light 'Mech. Though the deal did not work out exactly as they had hoped, the 5S incorporates Stealth Armor. Space constraints force the consolidation of the Medium Lasers into one [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. BV (1.0) = 967<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 169</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,166<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 229</ref>
  
==Design Quirks==
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*;SPR-ST : A more radical variant removes the jump jets and mounts an [[ER Large Laser]] and twin [[ER Medium Laser]]s. It retains the Stealth Armor and Guardian ECM, but adds a [[Targeting Computer]] to make the lasers more accurate. [[MASC]] enables the ST to move in bursts up to 151 km/h. BV (1.0) = 1,044<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 170 </ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,522<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 230</ref>
The ''Spector'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Spector Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]]
 
* [[Difficult to Maintain]]
 
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Spector_MACp21.png|Original SPR-5F ''Spector'' from ''[[McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)|McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]''
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Image:Spector_MACp21.png|SPR-5F ''Spector''
Spector.jpg|''Spector'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
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Image:CCG Arsenal Spector.jpg|SPR-5F ''Spector'' in Combat
Spector RGilClan v28.jpg|''Spector'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28|RG:ilClan vol. 28]]''
 
CCG Arsenal Spector.jpg|SPR-5F ''Spector'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
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*''McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)'', p. 21
  
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Endgame at Engadine]]'' (short story)
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)]]''
* ''[[McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
 
  
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