Stiletto (StarDrive)

This article is about the ultralight BattleMech. For other uses, see Stiletto.
Stiletto (StarDrive)
Stiletto
Production information
Manufacturer Alshain Weapons
Production Year 2473
Model STL-7D
Class Ultralight
Cost 979,398 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 15 tons
Chassis Alahain 22-Lifter
Armor Maxmillian 20
Engine DAV 90
Communications System Obanishi OB1 "Knobby"
Targeting Tracking System Obanishi ICU-250
Heat Sinks 10 single
Speed 90.4 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) n/a
BV (2.0) n/a


Description

Designed in the Draconis Combine in response to the Lyran Commonwealth's Commando, but typically used in a light scout role instead, the ultralight Stiletto entered production in 2473 and has been in continuous small-scale production since. As of 3025, several dozen are produced annually at Alshain and Al Na'ir each.

Weapons and Equipment

Effectively a lighter Commando, the Stiletto mimics its weapons loadout on a smaller scale, sporting a Telos Four-Shot SRM-4 in the center torso and a Magna Mk I Light small laser in the head; one ton of ammo suffices for the SRM.

Variants

None known.

Canonicity

The Stiletto was only ever described in StarDrive. Since this magazine is not currently counted among the canonical sources for BattleTech, the 'Mech itself is not currently considered canonical either.

Notes

  • The maximum ground speed given for this 'Mech is slightly lower than normal for its mass and engine rating (90.4 instead of 97.2 km/h), but this has no impact on its game stats. Fluff-wise, it is noted that it is slightly slower than the Commando which has the same movement rating for its boardgame stats.
  • Although no proper Design Quirks are given for the design (Quirk rules having been published more than twenty years later), the Stiletto is noted for its cramped cockpit, its low maintenance requirements, and a cramped internal structure that increases the required time to repair most internal components by 25%.
  • Not to be confused with the light STO-series BattleMech (see Stiletto)

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