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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Stalking_spider.jpg | |image=Stalking_spider.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Stalking Spider | + | |name=''Stalking Spider'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E]] | + | |manufacturer= |
| + | [[Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E]] | ||
| + | ------ | ||
| + | [[Homer]] | ||
|production year=3059 | |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> | ||
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|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 | + | |armor=[[Compound RSH5 Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |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 | ||
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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 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/> | + | 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/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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*;''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 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> | ||
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| + | ==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== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In German products the unit's proper name was translated to '''Jagdspinne''', which means '' | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Jagdspinne''', which means ''Hunt Spider' or 'Chase Spider'. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Stalking spider.jpg|Original ''Stalking Spider'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | 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> | </gallery> | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs|Stalking Spider]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Stalking Spider]] | ||
[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:12, 23 March 2024
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| Stalking Spider | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E
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| Production Year | 3059[1] |
| Model | SSR |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 5,814,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | Type QX745-50 Mod. III |
| Armor | Compound RSH5 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Fusion Standard 250 Mk. IX |
| Communications System | Build 1700/1 Tacticom |
| Targeting Tracking System | Series XXXII Multitrack |
| Heat Sinks | 11 double |
| Speed | 86 km/h (119 km/h with MASC) |
| Jump Jets | BMP Series XXI Mod. 12 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,884[2][3] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,236[4][5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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 jets in the legs to rocket it to 150 meters in one jump. Because the 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 sinks to manage its heat.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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 Lasers. While the design can build up a significant amount of heat if the MechWarrior constantly alpha strikes, 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.[5]
Variants[edit]
- 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 TAG. An additional double heat sink keeps heat levels manageable. BV (1.0) = 1,735[6], BV (2.0) = 2,056[7]
- 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 Launcher & a pair of Heavy Small Lasers. A ton of ammunition has been given to the SRM launcher, and additional armor was added. BV (2.0) = 1,643[8]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Stalking Spider has the following Design Quirks:[9]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Stalking Spider II - Redesigned Dark Age version of the Stalking Spider which features a Quad BattleMech Turret.[10]
- Tarantula - The Tarantula was the inspiration for the Stalking Spider after parts of it were obtained by Clan Cloud Cobra.
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Jagdspinne, which means Hunt Spider' or 'Chase Spider'.
Gallery[edit]
Original Stalking Spider from TRO:3060
Stalking Spider miniature from MechWarrior: Annihilation set
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Stalking Spider
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 110
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 147
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 235
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 158-159, "Stalking Spider 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 148
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 236
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 237, "Stalking Spider's Jihad era variant from the Jihad era".
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Stalking Spider Entry.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 32-33 - Stalking Spider II is redesign of the Stalking Spider.