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|name=''Stiletto'' | |name=''Stiletto'' | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. | + | |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 56–57: "STO-4A Stiletto"</ref> |
|production year=3061 | |production year=3061 | ||
|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5131/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5131/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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|cost= 5,167,125 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | |cost= 5,167,125 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | ||
|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]] | |Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | |mech type= | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
|feet=2 | |feet=2 | ||
|mass=35 | |mass=35 | ||
|chassis=[[Chassis#Models|MatherTech 750 Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> | |chassis=[[Chassis#Models|MatherTech 750 Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> | ||
| − | |armor=[[Lexington Ltd. High Grade]] [[ferro-fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> | + | |armor=[[Lexington Ltd. High Grade]] [[ferro-fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> |
|engine=[[VOX 280]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> | |engine=[[VOX 280]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> | ||
|comsys=[[Cyclops 14]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> | |comsys=[[Cyclops 14]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> | ||
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*1x [[LRM-5]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> | *1x [[LRM-5]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> | ||
*1x [[Guardian ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> | *1x [[Guardian ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/> | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)=746<ref name="COp132">''Combat Operations'', p. 132 | + | |BV (1.0) = 746<ref name="COp132">''Combat Operations'', p. 132: "Force Faction Tables"</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=859<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 85</ref> | + | |BV (2.0) = 859<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 85</ref> |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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*;STO-4C : This variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3076]]<ref name="MUL3"/> replaces the standard weaponry with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and an [[MML-5]] missile launcher. It also adds additional armor. BV (2.0) = 941<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 87</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5666/stiletto-sto-4c/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-4C variant]''</ref> | *;STO-4C : This variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3076]]<ref name="MUL3"/> replaces the standard weaponry with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and an [[MML-5]] missile launcher. It also adds additional armor. BV (2.0) = 941<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 87</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5666/stiletto-sto-4c/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-4C variant]''</ref> | ||
| − | *;STO-6X : An experimental model from Coventry Metal Works fielded in [[Introduction Year::3078]] that has a [[BattleMech Turret]] on both side torsos, which, together, contain 4 [[ER Medium Laser]]s. A [[Supercharger]] and [[Bloodhound Active Probe]] in the center and right torsos complete the picture. [[Double Heat Sinks]] were added to handle the increased heat from the new weapons. Another noteworthy feature of this variant is that it mounts fully functional arms and hands. BV(2.0)=1,192<ref name="XTRO:Sp3">''Experimental | + | *;STO-6X : An experimental model from Coventry Metal Works fielded in [[Introduction Year::3078]] that has a [[BattleMech Turret]] on both side torsos, which, together, contain 4 [[ER Medium Laser]]s. A [[Supercharger]] and [[Bloodhound Active Probe]] in the center and right torsos complete the picture. [[Double Heat Sinks]] were added to handle the increased heat from the new weapons. Another noteworthy feature of this variant is that it mounts fully functional arms and hands. BV(2.0) = 1,192<ref name="XTRO:Sp3">''Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner'', p. 3: "STO-6X Stiletto"</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5134/stiletto-sto-6x/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-6X variant]''</ref> |
| − | *;STO-6S : This ''Stiletto'' is the production variant of the STO-6X introduced in [[Introduction Year::3083]]. The weapons, armor, and Bloodhound Active Probe all remain unchanged, but the engine Supercharger has been exchanged for a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. This allows the ''Stiletto'' to interfere with the electronic systems commonly used by the [[Word of Blake]]. BV (2.0) = 1,171<ref name="TRO:PROTOp103">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 103 | + | *;STO-6S : This ''Stiletto'' is the production variant of the STO-6X introduced in [[Introduction Year::3083]]. The weapons, armor, and Bloodhound Active Probe all remain unchanged, but the engine Supercharger has been exchanged for a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. This allows the ''Stiletto'' to interfere with the electronic systems commonly used by the [[Word of Blake]]. BV (2.0) = 1,171<ref name="TRO:PROTOp103">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 103: "STO-6S Stiletto"</ref><ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5133/stiletto-sto-6s/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-6S variant]''</ref> |
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== Related BattleMechs == | == Related BattleMechs == | ||
| − | * The [[apocryphal]] ultralight [[Stiletto (StarDrive)|STL-7D ''Stiletto'']] published in | + | * The [[apocryphal]] ultralight [[Stiletto (StarDrive)|STL-7D ''Stiletto'']] published in [[StarDrive]] magazine in 1988 shares the name, but is obviously an unrelated design otherwise. |
* ''[[Fire Falcon]]'' - The 'Mech was conceived from captured ''Fire Falcon'' OmniMechs. | * ''[[Fire Falcon]]'' - The 'Mech was conceived from captured ''Fire Falcon'' OmniMechs. | ||
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The STO-4A ''Stiletto'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95 BattleMech Quirk Table - Stiletto Entry.</ref> | + | The STO-4A ''Stiletto'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Stiletto Entry.</ref> |
* [[Multi-Trac]] | * [[Multi-Trac]] | ||
* [[Difficult Ejection]] | * [[Difficult Ejection]] | ||
The STO-6S ''Stiletto'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:PROTOp103/> | The STO-6S ''Stiletto'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:PROTOp103/> | ||
| − | * [[Bad Reputation]] | + | * [[Bad Reputation]] |
* [[Difficult Ejection]] | * [[Difficult Ejection]] | ||
* [[Multi-Trac]] | * [[Multi-Trac]] | ||
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* The ''Stiletto'' was first deployed on [[Port Arthur]] and used by the [[First Davion Guards]] against [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].{{cn}} | * The ''Stiletto'' was first deployed on [[Port Arthur]] and used by the [[First Davion Guards]] against [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].{{cn}} | ||
* During the [[FedCom Civil War]], Duke [[Frederick Bradford]], noble ruler of [[Coventry]], refused to deliver ''Stilettoes'' to any unit that supported [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]].{{cn}} | * During the [[FedCom Civil War]], Duke [[Frederick Bradford]], noble ruler of [[Coventry]], refused to deliver ''Stilettoes'' to any unit that supported [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]].{{cn}} | ||
| − | * The ''Stiletto'' appears in FASA Interactive's expansion pack for [[MechCommander (Video Game)|MechCommander]], Desperate Measures. Desperate Measures was released in 1999, three years before the ''Stiletto' | + | * The ''Stiletto'' appears in FASA Interactive's expansion pack for [[MechCommander (Video Game)|MechCommander]], Desperate Measures. Desperate Measures was released in 1999, three years before the ''Stiletto''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s canon appearance in [[Technical Readout: 3067]]. |
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Stilett'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''STL-4A'''. | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Stilett'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''STL-4A'''. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 15:18, 8 August 2022
- This article is about the light STO-series BattleMech. For the apocryphal ultralight STD-series BattleMech, see Stiletto (StarDrive).
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| Stiletto | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Coventry Metal Works[1] |
| Production Year | 3061[2] |
| Model | STO-4A[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,167,125 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | MatherTech 750 Endo Steel[1] |
| Armor | Lexington Ltd. High Grade ferro-fibrous[1] |
| Engine | VOX 280[1] |
| Communications System | Cyclops 14[1] |
| Speed | 129.6[1] km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 746[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 859[1][2][4] |
Contents
Description
The Stiletto was engineered in a similar vein as the Black Hawk-KU or the Rakshasa, using examples of Fire Falcon OmniMechs salvaged from the battlefield immediately following the Battle of Coventry. The Stiletto has an identical speed profile as the Fire Falcon with a VOX 280 Light Engine giving it a top speed of 129.6 km/h. The Stiletto also has an almost identical visual profile to the 'Mech which it tries to emulate, and is built on a lightweight MatherTech 750 Endo Steel chassis that supports six tons of Lexington Ltd. High Grade ferro-fibrous with CASE to protect against an ammunition explosion. The Stiletto also has a Guardian ECM Suite which protects the 'Mech from advanced electronic warfare equipment.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The Stiletto is armed for both long and short range combat. For close combat, the Stiletto has two Coventry T4H Streak SRM-2 launchers. For long range combat, the Stiletto has a single Coventry Five-Tube LRM-5 launcher that makes the Stiletto capable of both direct and indirect missile support. The weapons payload of the Stiletto has received some criticism as the 'Mech is completely dependent on ammunition based missile weapons.[1]
Variants
- STO-4B
- Designed in 3063[5] as a response to criticism over the 4A variant's ammunition dependence, the 4B removes all of the missile weapons and replaces them with a single ER Large Laser and two ER Medium Lasers. A Flamer rounds out the arsenal on the 4B, making the 'Mech highly effective against unarmored infantry. BV (1.0) = 936[3] BV (2.0) = 1,164[6][5]
- STO-6X
- An experimental model from Coventry Metal Works fielded in 3078 that has a BattleMech Turret on both side torsos, which, together, contain 4 ER Medium Lasers. A Supercharger and Bloodhound Active Probe in the center and right torsos complete the picture. Double Heat Sinks were added to handle the increased heat from the new weapons. Another noteworthy feature of this variant is that it mounts fully functional arms and hands. BV(2.0) = 1,192[9][10]
- STO-6S
- This Stiletto is the production variant of the STO-6X introduced in 3083. The weapons, armor, and Bloodhound Active Probe all remain unchanged, but the engine Supercharger has been exchanged for a Guardian ECM Suite. This allows the Stiletto to interfere with the electronic systems commonly used by the Word of Blake. BV (2.0) = 1,171[11][12]
- FRF-A
- This MechCommander variant of the Stiletto is armed with three LRM Racks and one ST SR Missile Pack. It carries eight tons of armor protection and an Intermediate Sensor.
- FRF-W
- This variant carries six tons of armor and more weapons. It is armed with one Large Pulse Laser, two LRM Racks, and an Intermediate Sensor.
- FRF-J
- The FRF-J has the same armament as the FRF-A and six tons of armor. Its jump jets allow it to jump up to one-hundred thirty-four meters.
Related BattleMechs
- The apocryphal ultralight STL-7D Stiletto published in StarDrive magazine in 1988 shares the name, but is obviously an unrelated design otherwise.
- Fire Falcon - The 'Mech was conceived from captured Fire Falcon OmniMechs.
Design Quirks
The STO-4A Stiletto has the following Design Quirks:[13]
The STO-6S Stiletto has the following Design Quirks:[11]
Notes
- The Stiletto was first deployed on Port Arthur and used by the First Davion Guards against Clan Smoke Jaguar.[citation needed]
- During the FedCom Civil War, Duke Frederick Bradford, noble ruler of Coventry, refused to deliver Stilettoes to any unit that supported Archon Katherine Steiner-Davion.[citation needed]
- The Stiletto appears in FASA Interactive's expansion pack for MechCommander, Desperate Measures. Desperate Measures was released in 1999, three years before the Stiletto's canon appearance in Technical Readout: 3067.
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Stilett. The model code was accordingly changed to STL-4A.
Gallery
Original Stiletto from FM:LA
STO-4A Stiletto from TRO:3067
Experimental STO-6X Stiletto from XTRO:Steiner
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 56–57: "STO-4A Stiletto"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Stiletto (BattleMech)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 132: "Force Faction Tables"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 85
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-4B variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 86
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-4C variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 87
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner, p. 3: "STO-6X Stiletto"
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-6X variant
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 103: "STO-6S Stiletto"
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-6S variant
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Stiletto Entry.