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{{otheruses|the 35-ton BattleMech|other uses|Stiletto}}
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
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|image = Stiletto_FMLA.jpg
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|name = ''Stiletto''
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|manufacturer = [[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name=TRJp62f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 62–63: "STO-4A Stiletto"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 -->
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|production year = 3061
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|year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5131/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|model = STO-4A<ref name=TRJp62f />
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|class = Light
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|cost = 5,167,125 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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|Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
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|mech type = BattleMech
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|feet = 2
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|mass = 35
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|chassis = [[MatherTech 750]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[endo steel]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|armor = [[Lexington Ltd. High Grade Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|engine = [[VOX 280 Light Engine]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|comsys = [[Cyclops 14]] with [[Guardian ECM suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|T&T = [[Cyclops-Beagle]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|speed = 129 <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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* 2x [[Streak SRM-2]]
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* 1x [[LRM-5]]
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* 1x [[Guardian ECM suite]]
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|BV (1.0) = 746<ref name="COp132">''Combat Operations'', p. 132: "Force Faction Tables"</ref>
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|BV (2.0) = 859<ref name=TRJp62f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 85</ref>
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}}
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== Description ==
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The '''''Stiletto''''' was engineered in a similar vein as the ''[[Black Hawk-KU]]'' or the ''[[Rakshasa]]'', using examples of ''[[Fire Falcon]]'' [[OmniMech]]s salvaged from the battlefield immediately following the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|Battle of Coventry]]. Not only does the ''Stiletto'' have an identical speed profile as the ''Fire Falcon'', thanks to a [[VOX 280]] [[light engine]] giving it a top speed of 129.6 km/h, but it also has an almost identical visual profile to the 'Mech which it tries to emulate. Supporting this is 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.<ref name="TRO:3067p56">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 56–57: "STO-4A Stiletto"</ref>
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== Weapons and Equipment ==
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The ''Stiletto'' is armed for both long and short range combat. For close combat, the ''Stiletto'' has two [[Coventry T4H]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers while long range combat is handled by a single [[LRM-5#Coventry_Five-Tube|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 carries only one ton of LRM and Streak ammunition, rendering it defenseless once these are depleted. The ''Stiletto'' also has a [[Guardian ECM suite]] which protects the 'Mech from advanced electronic warfare equipment.<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>
  
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== Variants ==
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*; STO-4B : Designed in [[Introduction Year::3063]]<ref name="MUL2"/> as a response to criticism over the 4A variant's ammunition dependence, the 4B removes all of the missile weapons and CASE and replaces them with a single [[ER large laser]] and two [[ER medium laser]]s. A [[flamer]] rounds out the arsenal on the 4B, making the 'Mech highly effective against unarmored infantry.<ref name=TRJp62f /> BV (1.0) = 936<ref name="COp132"/> BV (2.0) = 1,164<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 86</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5131/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-4B variant]''</ref>
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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]]. It also adds additional armor to round out its tonnage. 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>
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|model=STO-4A
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|class=Light
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*; 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 four [[ER medium laser]]s. A [[supercharger]] and [[Bloodhound active probe]] in the center and right torsos complete the picture. 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>
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|cost= 5,294,025 C-bills
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|mass=35
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*; 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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|chassis=MatherTech 750 [[Endo Steel]]
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|armor=Lexington Ltd. High Grade [[Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]]  
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|engine=[[VOX 280]]
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*; FRF-A : This [[MechCommander (Video Game)/BattleMechs#Stiletto|MechCommander variant]] of the ''Stiletto'' is armed with three [[LRM (MC)|LRM racks]] and one [[Streak SRM (MC)|ST SR missile pack]]. It carries eight tons of armor protection and an [[Intermediate Sensors (MC)|intermediate sensor]].
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*; FRF-W : This variant carries six tons of armor and more weapons. It is armed with one [[Large Pulse (MC)|large pulse laser]], two [[LRM (MC)|LRM racks]], and an [[Intermediate Sensors (MC)|intermediate sensor]].
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*; FRF-J : The FRF-J has the same armament as the FRF-A and six tons of armor. Its [[jump jet]]s allow it to jump up to 134 meters.
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|BV (1.0)=746<ref name=BV>''Combat Operations'', p. 132</ref>
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== Design Quirks ==
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The STO-4A ''Stiletto'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Stiletto Entry.</ref>
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* [[Multi-Trac]]
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* [[Difficult Ejection]]
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The STO-6S ''Stiletto'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:PROTOp103/>
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* [[Bad Reputation]]
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* [[Difficult Ejection]]
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* [[Multi-Trac]]
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== Related BattleMechs ==
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* ''[[Fire Falcon]]'' - The 'Mech was conceived from captured ''Fire Falcon'' OmniMechs.
  
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==Description==
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== Notes ==
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The '''''Stiletto''''' was engineered in a similar vein as the ''[[Black Hawk-KU]]'' or the ''[[Rakshasa]]'', using examples of ''[[Fire Falcon]]'' [[OmniMech]]s 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.
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* The ''Stiletto'' was first deployed on [[Port Arthur]] and used by the [[First Davion Guards]] against [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].{{cn}}
  
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==Armament==
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* 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}}
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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.
 
  
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==Variants==
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* 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]].
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*STO-4B - Designed in 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 Laser]]s. A [[Flamer]] rounds out the arsenal on the 4B, making the 'Mech highly effective against unarmored infantry. BV (1.0) = 936<ref name=BV />
 
  
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*STO-6X - An experimental model from Coventry Metal Works 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. BV(2.0)=1,192<ref name=XTRO:S>''Experimental Techical Readout: Steiner'', p. 3</ref>
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* 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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==Notes==
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* The [[apocryphal]] [[BattleMech#Ultralight|ultralight]] 'Mech [[Stiletto (StarDrive)|STL-7D ''Stiletto'']] published in [[StarDrive]] magazine in 1988 shares the name, but is an unrelated design otherwise.
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*The ''Stiletto'' was first deployed on [[Port Arthur]] and used by the [[First Davion Guards]] against [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].
 
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*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]].
 
  
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==Mech Gallery==
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==Gallery==
 
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Image:Stiletto 6X.jpg|A Experimental STO-6X ''Stiletto''
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Stiletto FMLA.jpg|Original ''Stiletto'' from ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance|FM:LA]]''
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Stiletto.gif|STO-4A ''Stiletto'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
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Stiletto 6X XTROSteiner.jpg|Experimental STO-6X ''Stiletto'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner|XTRO:Steiner]]''
 
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==References==
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== References ==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
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*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner]]''
 
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*''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
 
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 
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*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner]]''
 
  
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== Bibliography ==
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
  
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Latest revision as of 22:17, 23 March 2024

This article is about the 35-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Stiletto.
Stiletto (BattleMech)
Stiletto
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]
Armor Lexington Ltd. High Grade Ferro-Fibrous with CASE
Engine VOX 280 Light Engine
Communications System Cyclops 14 with Guardian ECM suite
Targeting Tracking System Cyclops-Beagle
Heat Sinks 10 double
Speed 129 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 746[3]
BV (2.0) 859[1][2][4]


Description[edit]

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. Not only does the Stiletto have an identical speed profile as the Fire Falcon, thanks to a VOX 280 light engine giving it a top speed of 129.6 km/h, but it also has an almost identical visual profile to the 'Mech which it tries to emulate. Supporting this is 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.[5]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Stiletto is armed for both long and short range combat. For close combat, the Stiletto has two Coventry T4H Streak SRM-2 launchers while long range combat is handled by 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 carries only one ton of LRM and Streak ammunition, rendering it defenseless once these are depleted. The Stiletto also has a Guardian ECM suite which protects the 'Mech from advanced electronic warfare equipment.[5]

Variants[edit]

  • STO-4B 
    Designed in 3063[6] as a response to criticism over the 4A variant's ammunition dependence, the 4B removes all of the missile weapons and CASE 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.[1] BV (1.0) = 936[3] BV (2.0) = 1,164[7][6]
  • STO-4C 
    This variant, developed in 3076[8], replaces the standard weaponry with a pair of ER medium lasers and an MML-5. It also adds additional armor to round out its tonnage. BV (2.0) = 941[9][8]

Apocryphal Content Starts

The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

  • 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 134 meters.

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Design Quirks[edit]

The STO-4A Stiletto has the following Design Quirks:[14]

The STO-6S Stiletto has the following Design Quirks:[12]

Related BattleMechs[edit]

  • Fire Falcon - The 'Mech was conceived from captured Fire Falcon OmniMechs.

Notes[edit]

  • 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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 62–63: "STO-4A Stiletto"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Stiletto (BattleMech)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 132: "Force Faction Tables"
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 85
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 56–57: "STO-4A Stiletto"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-4B variant
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 86
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-4C variant
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 87
  10. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner, p. 3: "STO-6X Stiletto"
  11. ↑ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-6X variant
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 103: "STO-6S Stiletto"
  13. ↑ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-6S variant
  14. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Stiletto Entry.

Bibliography[edit]

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