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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Stalking_spider.jpg |image=Stalking_spider.jpg − |name=''Stalking Spider'' + |name=Stalking Spider − |manufacturer= + |manufacturer=[[Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E]], [[Homer (Clan planet)|Homer]] − [[Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E]] + |production year=Introduction Year::3059 − ------ − [[Homer]] − |production year=3059 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3045/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3045/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model= SSR |model= SSR Line 14:
Line 11: |cost= 5,814,500 C-bills |cost= 5,814,500 C-bills |mass=50 |mass=50 − |chassis=[[Type QX745-50 Mod. III]] + |chassis=Type QX745-50 Mod. III − |armor=[[Compound RSH5 Ferro-Fibrous]] + |armor=Compound RSH5 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |engine=[[Fusion Standard 250 Mk. IX]] + |engine=[[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] Standard 250 Mk. IX |comsys=[[Build 1700/1 Tacticom]] |comsys=[[Build 1700/1 Tacticom]] − |T&T=[[Series XXXII Multitrack]] − |heat sinks=11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] |speed=86 |speed=86 |speed with MASC=119 |speed with MASC=119 Line 32:
Line 27: ==Description== ==Description== − After obtaining the husk of an [[Inner Sphere]] ''[[Tarantula]]'', [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] scientists decided to use it as the basis for a quadruped [[BattleMech]]. The 'Mech received the name '''''Stalking Spider''''' because it mounts enough [[jump jet]]s in the legs to rocket it to 150 meters in one jump. Because the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] must move the legs during the jump, it appears that the design is crawling through the air like a spider, making it very impressive during drops. The ''Stalking Spider'' also uses [[MASC]] to move up to 119 km/h in short bursts. In addition to its respectable speed, the 'Mech is protected by eight tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, and it uses eleven [[double heat sink]]s to manage its heat.<ref name=TRO3060/> + After obtaining the husk of an [[Inner Sphere]] ''[[Tarantula]]'', [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] scientists decided to use it as the basis for a quadruped [[BattleMech]]. The 'Mech received the name '''''Stalking Spider''''' because it mounts enough [[jump jet]]s in the legs to rocket it to 150 meters in one jump. Because the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] must move the legs during the jump, it appears that the design is crawling through the air like a spider, making it very impressive during drops. The ''Stalking Spider'' also uses [[MASC]] to move up to 119 km/h in short bursts. In addition to its respectable speed, the 'Mech is protected by eight tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and it uses eleven [[double heat sink]]s to manage its heat.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The big gun on the ''Stalking Spider'' is its [[Type DDS "Kingston"]] [[ER PPC]], which allows it to deal a strong strike from long ranges. For close-up work, it has a pair of CCWP-14 [[SRM-4]] launchers and a pair of Series PPS-XIX [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. While the design can build up a significant amount of heat if the MechWarrior constantly [[Alpha strike (Tactic)|alpha strike]]s, an experienced pilot should be able to manage the ''Stalking Spider'''s heat easily. The design can stay at long range and snipe with its ER PPC, then quickly close to finish off an opponent with its pulse lasers and missiles.<ref name=TRO3060/> + The big gun on the ''Stalking Spider'' is its [[Type DDS "Kingston"]] [[ER PPC]], which allows it deal a strong strike from long ranges. For close-up work, it has a pair of CCWP-14 [[SRM-4]] launchers and a pair of Series PPS-XIX [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. While the design can build a significant amount of heat if the MechWarrior constantly [[Alpha strike (Tactic)|alpha strike]]s, an experienced pilot should be able to manage the ''Stalking Spider'''s heat easily. The design can stay at long range and snipe with its ER PPC, then quickly close to finish off an opponent with its pulse lasers and missiles.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Variants== ==Variants== *;''Stalking Spider'' 2 : This variant of the ''Stalking Spider'', introduced [[3060]], removes the PPC and missiles, but retains the pulse lasers. It adds a [[Heavy Large Laser]] and a [[Targeting Computer]] to direct the 'Mech's laser fire. This hunter-killer is aided by the inclusion of an [[Active Probe]] and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. An additional [[double heat sink]] keeps heat levels manageable. BV (1.0) = 1,735<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 148</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,056<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 236</ref> *;''Stalking Spider'' 2 : This variant of the ''Stalking Spider'', introduced [[3060]], removes the PPC and missiles, but retains the pulse lasers. It adds a [[Heavy Large Laser]] and a [[Targeting Computer]] to direct the 'Mech's laser fire. This hunter-killer is aided by the inclusion of an [[Active Probe]] and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. An additional [[double heat sink]] keeps heat levels manageable. BV (1.0) = 1,735<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 148</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,056<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 236</ref> − *;''Stalking Spider'' 3 : This variant was introduced during the torrent fighting of the [[Jihad]] in [[3072]]. The principal improvement of the design is the installation of eight [[Improved Jump Jets]]. The 'Mech's long-range abilities have been considerably reduced, due to the removal of larger weapons. The original design's number of Double Heat Sinks & the two Medium Pulse Lasers have been retained, while adding a single [[SRM 6|SRM-6 Launcher]] & a pair of [[Heavy Small Laser|Heavy Small Lasers]]. A ton of ammunition has been given to the SRM launcher, and additional armor was added. BV (2.0) = 1,643<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 237, "Stalking Spider's Jihad era variant from the Jihad era".</ref> + *;''Stalking Spider'' 3 : This variant was introduced during the torrent fighting of the [[Jihad]] in [[3072]]. The principle improvement of the design is the installation of eight [[Improved Jump Jets]]. The 'Mech's long-range abilities have been considerably reduced, due to the removal of larger weapons. The original design's number of Double Heat Sinks & the two Medium Pulse Lasers have been retained, while adding a single [[SRM 6|SRM-6 Launcher]] & a pair of [[Heavy Small Laser|Heavy Small Lasers]]. A ton of ammunition has been given to the SRM launcher, and additional armor was added. BV (2.0) = 1,643<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 237, "Stalking Spider's Jihad era variant from the Jihad era".</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Stalking Spider'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Stalking Spider Entry.</ref> − * [[Stable]] ==Related BattleMechs== ==Related BattleMechs== − * ''[[Stalking Spider II]]'' - Redesigned [[Dark Age]] version of the ''Stalking Spider'' which features a Quad BattleMech Turret.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 32-33 - Stalking Spider II is redesign of the Stalking Spider.</ref> + *''[[Stalking Spider II]]'' - Redesigned [[Dark Age]] version of the ''Stalking Spider'' which features a Quad BattleMech Turret.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 32-33 - Stalking Spider II is redesign of the Stalking Spider.</ref> − * ''[[Tarantula]]'' - The ''Tarantula'' was the inspiration for the ''Stalking Spider'' after parts of it were obtained by Clan Cloud Cobra. + *''[[Tarantula]]'' - The ''Tarantula'' was the inspiration for the ''Stalking Spider'' after parts of it were obtained by Clan Cloud Cobra. − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Jagdspinne''', which means ''Hunt Spider' or 'Chase Spider'. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Stalking spider.jpg|Original ''Stalking Spider'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' − File:MWDA-AN061-Stalking Spider.jpg|''Stalking Spider'' miniature from [[Miniatures - MechWarrior#MechWarrior: Annihilation|MechWarrior: Annihilation set]] − </gallery> − ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs|Stalking Spider]] [[Category:BattleMechs|Stalking Spider]] [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] Line 76:
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Stalking_spider.jpg | |image=Stalking_spider.jpg | ||
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| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer=[[Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E]], [[Homer (Clan planet)|Homer]] |
| − | [[Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E]] | + | |production year=Introduction Year::3059 |
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3045/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3045/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model= SSR | |model= SSR | ||
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|cost= 5,814,500 C-bills | |cost= 5,814,500 C-bills | ||
|mass=50 | |mass=50 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Type QX745-50 Mod. III |
| − | |armor=[[ | + | |armor=Compound RSH5 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine=[[Fusion Standard 250 Mk. IX | + | |engine=[[Fusion Engine|Fusion]] Standard 250 Mk. IX |
|comsys=[[Build 1700/1 Tacticom]] | |comsys=[[Build 1700/1 Tacticom]] | ||
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|speed=86 | |speed=86 | ||
|speed with MASC=119 | |speed with MASC=119 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | After obtaining the husk of an [[Inner Sphere]] ''[[Tarantula]]'', [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] scientists decided to use it as the basis for a quadruped [[BattleMech]]. The 'Mech received the name '''''Stalking Spider''''' because it mounts enough [[jump jet]]s in the legs to rocket it to 150 meters in one jump. Because the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] must move the legs during the jump, it appears that the design is crawling through the air like a spider, making it very impressive during drops. The ''Stalking Spider'' also uses [[MASC]] to move up to 119 km/h in short bursts. In addition to its respectable speed, the 'Mech is protected by eight tons of [[ | + | After obtaining the husk of an [[Inner Sphere]] ''[[Tarantula]]'', [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] scientists decided to use it as the basis for a quadruped [[BattleMech]]. The 'Mech received the name '''''Stalking Spider''''' because it mounts enough [[jump jet]]s in the legs to rocket it to 150 meters in one jump. Because the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] must move the legs during the jump, it appears that the design is crawling through the air like a spider, making it very impressive during drops. The ''Stalking Spider'' also uses [[MASC]] to move up to 119 km/h in short bursts. In addition to its respectable speed, the 'Mech is protected by eight tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and it uses eleven [[double heat sink]]s to manage its heat.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The big gun on the ''Stalking Spider'' is its [[Type DDS "Kingston"]] [[ER PPC]], which allows it | + | The big gun on the ''Stalking Spider'' is its [[Type DDS "Kingston"]] [[ER PPC]], which allows it deal a strong strike from long ranges. For close-up work, it has a pair of CCWP-14 [[SRM-4]] launchers and a pair of Series PPS-XIX [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. While the design can build a significant amount of heat if the MechWarrior constantly [[Alpha strike (Tactic)|alpha strike]]s, an experienced pilot should be able to manage the ''Stalking Spider'''s heat easily. The design can stay at long range and snipe with its ER PPC, then quickly close to finish off an opponent with its pulse lasers and missiles.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*;''Stalking Spider'' 2 : This variant of the ''Stalking Spider'', introduced [[3060]], removes the PPC and missiles, but retains the pulse lasers. It adds a [[Heavy Large Laser]] and a [[Targeting Computer]] to direct the 'Mech's laser fire. This hunter-killer is aided by the inclusion of an [[Active Probe]] and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. An additional [[double heat sink]] keeps heat levels manageable. BV (1.0) = 1,735<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 148</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,056<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 236</ref> | *;''Stalking Spider'' 2 : This variant of the ''Stalking Spider'', introduced [[3060]], removes the PPC and missiles, but retains the pulse lasers. It adds a [[Heavy Large Laser]] and a [[Targeting Computer]] to direct the 'Mech's laser fire. This hunter-killer is aided by the inclusion of an [[Active Probe]] and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]. An additional [[double heat sink]] keeps heat levels manageable. BV (1.0) = 1,735<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 148</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,056<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 236</ref> | ||
| − | *;''Stalking Spider'' 3 : This variant was introduced during the torrent fighting of the [[Jihad]] in [[3072]]. The | + | *;''Stalking Spider'' 3 : This variant was introduced during the torrent fighting of the [[Jihad]] in [[3072]]. The principle improvement of the design is the installation of eight [[Improved Jump Jets]]. The 'Mech's long-range abilities have been considerably reduced, due to the removal of larger weapons. The original design's number of Double Heat Sinks & the two Medium Pulse Lasers have been retained, while adding a single [[SRM 6|SRM-6 Launcher]] & a pair of [[Heavy Small Laser|Heavy Small Lasers]]. A ton of ammunition has been given to the SRM launcher, and additional armor was added. BV (2.0) = 1,643<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 237, "Stalking Spider's Jihad era variant from the Jihad era".</ref> |
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==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | * ''[[Stalking Spider II]]'' - Redesigned [[Dark Age]] version of the ''Stalking Spider'' which features a Quad BattleMech Turret.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 32-33 - Stalking Spider II is redesign of the Stalking Spider.</ref> | + | *''[[Stalking Spider II]]'' - Redesigned [[Dark Age]] version of the ''Stalking Spider'' which features a Quad BattleMech Turret.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 32-33 - Stalking Spider II is redesign of the Stalking Spider.</ref> |
| − | * ''[[Tarantula]]'' - The ''Tarantula'' was the inspiration for the ''Stalking Spider'' after parts of it were obtained by Clan Cloud Cobra. | + | *''[[Tarantula]]'' - The ''Tarantula'' was the inspiration for the ''Stalking Spider'' after parts of it were obtained by Clan Cloud Cobra. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | + | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
| − | * ''[[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|Stalking Spider]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Stalking Spider]] | ||
[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Clan Blood Spirit BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Blood Spirit BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Cloud Cobra BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Cloud Cobra BattleMechs]] | ||
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