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Line 7: |Tech Base=inner sphere |Tech Base=inner sphere |mech type=BattleMech |mech type=BattleMech − |cost= 4,014,920 [[C-bill]]s |feet=LAM |feet=LAM |mass=30 |mass=30 − |chassis=[[LexaTech 300]] + |chassis=LexaTech 300 − |armor=[[Riese-100]] + |armor=Reise-100 |engine=[[GM 180]] |engine=[[GM 180]] |comsys=[[O/P 900]] |comsys=[[O/P 900]] |T&T=[[O/P LAMTRACK 50]] |T&T=[[O/P LAMTRACK 50]] − |heat sinks=11 [[single heat sink]]s + |heat sinks=11 |speed=97.2 ground km/h, 1620 overthrust |speed=97.2 ground km/h, 1620 overthrust − |jumpjets=[[GM ATO 100]] + |jumpjets=GM ATO 100 − |armament= 3x [[Medium laser]] + |armament= + *3x [[Medium Laser]]s |BV (1.0)= |BV (1.0)= |BV (2.0)= |BV (2.0)= Line 24:
Line 24: ==Description== ==Description== − In [[2680]], the [[Star League]] requested designers to develop 'Mechs which could fly as well as function as standard 'Mechs. The first [[LAM|Land-Air 'Mech]] off the drawing board, the ''[[Shadow Hawk LAM]]'', proved so fatally flawed the concept was almost shelved altogether. However, [[LexaTech Industries]] reworked the conversion equipment and unveiled the first viable LAM based on the old ''[[Stinger]]'' design, the '''''Stinger LAM''''', in [[Introduction Year::2688]]. LexaTech's reworking of the concept proved so successful that the Land-Air 'Mech became highly sought after, especially for operations on [[w:Minor planet|minor planets]] such as asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets. In fact, the ''Stinger LAM'' first saw combat destroying a nuclear weapons facility in the [[w:Oort cloud|Oort Cloud]] orbiting Sol, [[Terra]]'s star. + In [[2680]], the Star League requested designers to develop 'Mechs which could fly as well as function as standard 'Mechs. The first [[LAM|Land-Air 'Mech]] off the drawing board, the [[Shadow Hawk LAM|''Shadow Hawk'' LAM]], proved so fatally flawed, the concept was almost shelved. However, [[LexaTech Industries]] reworked the conversion equipment and unveiled the first viable LAM, the '''''Stinger'' LAM''' in [[Introduction Year::2688]], based on the old ''[[Stinger]]'' design. LexaTech's reworking of the concept proved so successful, the Land-Air 'Mech became highly sought after, especially for operations on [[w:Minor_planet|minor planets]] (asteroids, comets, dwarf planets, etc.). In fact, the ''Stinger'' LAM first saw combat destroying a nuclear weapons facility in the [[w:Oort_cloud|Oort Cloud]] orbiting Sol, [[Terra|Terra's]] star. − Despite never being produced in large numbers, there were still many in service during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 126</ref> due in part to the LexaTech facility on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[Irece]] remaining intact. It was the last such facility in the [[Inner Sphere]], and was able to construct new ''Stinger LAM''s as well as new parts.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290-292</ref> The loss of the factory to the forces of [[Clan Nova Cat]] in [[Production Ceased::3050]] during the [[Clan Invasion]] sounded the death knell for the Land-Air 'Mech as a viable combat unit, as the Nova Cats viewed Land-Air 'Mechs as an abomination and utterly razed the LexaTech factory to the ground.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p.114</ref>+ Never produced in large numbers, there were still many in service during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 126</ref> due in part because the LexaTech facility on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[Irece]], the last intact LAM factory in the [[Inner Sphere]]. LexaTech was able to construct new ''Stinger'' LAMs as well as new parts.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290-292</ref> The loss of the factory to the forces of [[Clan Nova Cat]] in [[Production Ceased::3050]] during the [[Clan Invasion]] sounded the death knell for the Land Air 'Mech as a viable combat unit: the Nova Cats viewed Land Air 'Mechs as an abomination and utterly razed the LexaTech factory to the ground.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p.114</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The standard production model uses three [[Magna (ML)|Magna]] [[medium laser]]s mounted on the head and arms. It is powered by a [[GM 180]] [[fusion engine]], allowing a maximum ground speed of 97.2 km/h supported by six [[GM ATO 100]] [[jump jet]]s for a jumping range of 180 meters. While in [[aerospace fighter]] mode it is able to reach a cruising speed 194 km/h, and accelerate to a flanking speed of 291 km/h. + The standard production model uses three Magna [[Medium Lasers]] mounted on the head and arms. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; STG-A1 (''Stinger LAM'' MK I) : The original ''Stinger LAM'' used by the [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions]], this version carried a [[medium pulse laser]] and replaced the [[machine gun]]s with [[small pulse laser]]s. [[Double heat sink]]s kept the temperature manageable, and it was also more heavily armored than its [[Stinger|forerunner]], carrying five tons of protection.<ref name="tro85">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 292</ref> BV (2.0) = 788 + *;STG-A1 (''Stinger'' LAM MK I) : The original ''Stinger'' LAM used by the [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions]], this version carried a [[Medium Pulse Laser]] and replaced the Machine Guns with [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. Double heat sinks kept the temperature manageable. It was also more heavily armored than its [[Stinger|forerunner]], carrying five tons of protection.<ref name="tro85">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 292</ref> BV (2.0) = 788 − *; STG-10 : Found in the [[Draconis Combine]], this variant uses a pair of [[Martell]] [[small laser]]s on each arm instead of the medium lasers.<ref name="tro85"/> BV (2.0) = ???? + *;STG-10 ''Stinger'' LAM : Found in the [[Draconis Combine]], this variant uses two pairs of Martell [[Small Laser]]s on the arms instead of a single Medium Laser.<ref name="tro85"/> BV (2.0) = ???? − ==Notable Pilots==+ * [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] ''Stinger'' LAM - LexaTech attempted to use new technologies like [[Endo Steel]], [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and a larger [[XL Engine]] in a version of their ''Stinger'' LAM, but couldn't overcome the conflicting requirements of conversion equipment and bulk. This left the ''Stinger'' variant on the drawing board. − :''See [[:Category:Notable Stinger LAM Pilots]]'' ==Related BattleMechs== ==Related BattleMechs== − * ''[[Stinger]]'' - LexaTech based the first successful Land-Air 'Mech on the venerable ''Stinger'' [[BattleMech#Light|light]] BattleMech. + *''[[Stinger]]'' - LexaTech based the first successful Land-Air 'Mech on the venerable ''Stinger'' light BattleMech. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − STG-LAM.jpg|Original STG-A5 ''Stinger LAM'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' + Image:STG-LAM.jpg|Original STG-A5 ''Stinger LAM'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' − Stinger LAM Mk. I (1).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in 'Mech mode from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO: 3085]]'' + Image:Stinger LAM Mk. I (1).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in 'Mech mode from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO: 3085]]'' − Stinger LAM Mk. I (2).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in AirMech mode from ''TRO: 3085'' + Image:Stinger LAM Mk. I (2).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in AirMech mode from ''TRO: 3085'' − Stinger LAM Mk. I (3).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in Aerospace fighter mode from ''TRO: 3085'' + Image:Stinger LAM Mk. I (3).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in Aerospace fighter mode from ''TRO: 3085'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 54:
Line 53: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[AeroTech]]'' + *''[[AeroTech]]'' − * ''[[Invading Clans (sourcebook)|Invading Clans]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Land-Air BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] + [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Land-Air 'Mechs]] + [[Category:Inner Sphere General BattleMechs]] [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=STG-LAM.jpg | |image=STG-LAM.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Stinger Land-Air 'Mech |
|manufacturer= [[LexaTech Industries]] | |manufacturer= [[LexaTech Industries]] | ||
|model=STG-A5 | |model=STG-A5 | ||
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|Tech Base=inner sphere | |Tech Base=inner sphere | ||
|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
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|feet=LAM | |feet=LAM | ||
|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=LexaTech 300 |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Reise-100 |
|engine=[[GM 180]] | |engine=[[GM 180]] | ||
|comsys=[[O/P 900]] | |comsys=[[O/P 900]] | ||
|T&T=[[O/P LAMTRACK 50]] | |T&T=[[O/P LAMTRACK 50]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks=11 | + | |heat sinks=11 |
|speed=97.2 ground km/h, 1620 overthrust | |speed=97.2 ground km/h, 1620 overthrust | ||
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets=GM ATO 100 |
| − | |armament= 3x [[Medium | + | |armament= |
| + | *3x [[Medium Laser]]s | ||
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
|BV (2.0)= | |BV (2.0)= | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | In [[2680]], the | + | In [[2680]], the Star League requested designers to develop 'Mechs which could fly as well as function as standard 'Mechs. The first [[LAM|Land-Air 'Mech]] off the drawing board, the [[Shadow Hawk LAM|''Shadow Hawk'' LAM]], proved so fatally flawed, the concept was almost shelved. However, [[LexaTech Industries]] reworked the conversion equipment and unveiled the first viable LAM, the '''''Stinger'' LAM''' in [[Introduction Year::2688]], based on the old ''[[Stinger]]'' design. LexaTech's reworking of the concept proved so successful, the Land-Air 'Mech became highly sought after, especially for operations on [[w:Minor_planet|minor planets]] (asteroids, comets, dwarf planets, etc.). In fact, the ''Stinger'' LAM first saw combat destroying a nuclear weapons facility in the [[w:Oort_cloud|Oort Cloud]] orbiting Sol, [[Terra|Terra's]] star. |
| − | + | Never produced in large numbers, there were still many in service during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 126</ref> due in part because the LexaTech facility on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[Irece]], the last intact LAM factory in the [[Inner Sphere]]. LexaTech was able to construct new ''Stinger'' LAMs as well as new parts.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 290-292</ref> The loss of the factory to the forces of [[Clan Nova Cat]] in [[Production Ceased::3050]] during the [[Clan Invasion]] sounded the death knell for the Land Air 'Mech as a viable combat unit: the Nova Cats viewed Land Air 'Mechs as an abomination and utterly razed the LexaTech factory to the ground.<ref>''Invading Clans'', p.114</ref> | |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The standard production model uses three | + | The standard production model uses three Magna [[Medium Lasers]] mounted on the head and arms. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; STG-A1 (''Stinger | + | *;STG-A1 (''Stinger'' LAM MK I) : The original ''Stinger'' LAM used by the [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions]], this version carried a [[Medium Pulse Laser]] and replaced the Machine Guns with [[Small Pulse Laser]]s. Double heat sinks kept the temperature manageable. It was also more heavily armored than its [[Stinger|forerunner]], carrying five tons of protection.<ref name="tro85">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 292</ref> BV (2.0) = 788 |
| − | *; STG-10 : Found in the [[Draconis Combine]], this variant uses | + | *;STG-10 ''Stinger'' LAM : Found in the [[Draconis Combine]], this variant uses two pairs of Martell [[Small Laser]]s on the arms instead of a single Medium Laser.<ref name="tro85"/> BV (2.0) = ???? |
| − | + | * [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] ''Stinger'' LAM - LexaTech attempted to use new technologies like [[Endo Steel]], [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, and a larger [[XL Engine]] in a version of their ''Stinger'' LAM, but couldn't overcome the conflicting requirements of conversion equipment and bulk. This left the ''Stinger'' variant on the drawing board. | |
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==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | * ''[[Stinger]]'' - LexaTech based the first successful Land-Air 'Mech on the venerable ''Stinger'' | + | *''[[Stinger]]'' - LexaTech based the first successful Land-Air 'Mech on the venerable ''Stinger'' light BattleMech. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | STG-LAM.jpg|Original STG-A5 ''Stinger LAM'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' | + | Image:STG-LAM.jpg|Original STG-A5 ''Stinger LAM'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' |
| − | Stinger LAM Mk. I (1).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in 'Mech mode from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO: 3085]]'' | + | Image:Stinger LAM Mk. I (1).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in 'Mech mode from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO: 3085]]'' |
| − | Stinger LAM Mk. I (2).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in AirMech mode from ''TRO: 3085'' | + | Image:Stinger LAM Mk. I (2).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in AirMech mode from ''TRO: 3085'' |
| − | Stinger LAM Mk. I (3).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in Aerospace fighter mode from ''TRO: 3085'' | + | Image:Stinger LAM Mk. I (3).jpg|A ''Stinger LAM'' in Aerospace fighter mode from ''TRO: 3085'' |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[AeroTech | + | *''[[AeroTech]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category:Land-Air BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Land-Air 'Mechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Inner Sphere General BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] | ||