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|model=SPR-5F | |model=SPR-5F | ||
|production year=2640 | |production year=2640 | ||
− | |cost= 6,136,718 C- | + | |cost= 6,136,718 [[C-bill]]s |
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=35 | |mass=35 | ||
− | |chassis=Norse XT-Light Type AE [[ | + | |chassis=[[Norse XT-Light Type AE]] [[endo steel]] |
− | |armor=Starshield Light | + | |armor=[[Starshield Light]] |
|engine=[[Magna 245 XL]] | |engine=[[Magna 245 XL]] | ||
− | |comsys=[[AR-12 Sheathed Directional Beacon | + | |comsys=[[AR-12 Sheathed Directional Beacon]] with [[Guardian ECM suite]] |
|T&T=[[DLK Type Phased Array Sensor System]] | |T&T=[[DLK Type Phased Array Sensor System]] | ||
− | |heat sinks=11 [[ | + | |heat sinks=11 [[double heat sink]]s |
|speed=118.8 | |speed=118.8 | ||
|jumpjets=[[HildCo Model 11c]] | |jumpjets=[[HildCo Model 11c]] | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
− | *1x [[Large | + | * 1x [[Large laser]] |
− | * 2x [[ | + | * 2x [[Medium laser]]s |
− | *1x [[Small | + | * 1x [[Small laser]] |
− | *1x [[ECM | + | * 1x [[Guardian 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>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 227</ref> | |BV (2.0)=1,183<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 227</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''''Spector''''' was originally designed by [[Norse Technologies]] 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 | + | The '''''Spector''''' was originally designed by [[Norse Technologies]] 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 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> |
− | The ''Spector'' was originally designed to use the advanced Null Signature | + | 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 a weight saving Magna 245 [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 118.8 km/h | + | 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/> |
− | The ''Spector'' carries a [[Nightwind (Large Laser)|Nightwind]] [[ | + | 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/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | *; SPR-4F : This variant carries | + | *; 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) = 1,330<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 [[ | + | *; 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]]. 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 | + | *; 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. 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> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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* [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]] | * [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]] | ||
* [[Difficult to Maintain]] | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== |
Revision as of 10:48, 29 August 2022
Spector | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Norse-Storm BattleMechs Inc.[1] |
Production Year | 2640 |
Model | SPR-5F |
Class | Light |
Cost | 6,136,718 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
Mass | 35 tons |
Chassis | Norse XT-Light Type AE endo steel |
Armor | Starshield Light |
Engine | Magna 245 XL |
Communications System | AR-12 Sheathed Directional Beacon with Guardian ECM suite |
Targeting Tracking System | DLK Type Phased Array Sensor System |
Heat Sinks | 11 double heat sinks |
Speed | 118.8 km/h |
Jump Jets | HildCo Model 11c |
Armament |
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BV (1.0) | 1,141[1][2] |
BV (2.0) | 1,183[3] |
Contents
Description
The Spector was originally designed by Norse Technologies 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 June 6th, 2639[4], 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 units 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.[1][4]
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 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.[1][4]
Weapons and Equipment
Even without its advanced stealth capabilities, the Spector that Norse-Storm BattleMechs reintroduced in 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 jets 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.[1][4]
The Spector carries a Nightwind large laser as its primary weapon, backed up by a pair of Defiance B3M medium lasers 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.[1][4]
Variants
- SPR-4F
- This variant carries a Guardian ECM suite, one large laser in the right arm and two medium lasers in the left. More importantly, the SPR-4F is extremely stealthy, mounting both a Chameleon LPS and a Null-Signature system. BV (2.0) = 1,330[5]
- 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 lasers into one medium pulse laser. BV (1.0) = 967[6], BV (2.0) = 1,166[7]
- SPR-ST
- A more radical variant removes the jump jets and mounts an ER large laser and twin ER medium lasers 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. BV (1.0) = 1,044[8], BV (2.0) = 1,522[9]
Design Quirks
The Spector has the following Design Quirks:[10]
Gallery
Original SPR-5F Spector from McCarron's Armored Cavalry
Spector from TRO:3058
SPR-5F Spector in combat from CCG
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 206-207, "Spector Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 168
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 227
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 102, "Spector"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 228
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 169
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 229
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 170
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 230
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Spector Entry.