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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed by [[Defiance Industries]], the '''''Storm Raider''''' was intended to be an alternative to the ''[[Hollander]]'' light [['Mech]]. Unfortunately for Defiance, the ''Storm Raider'' was | + | Designed by [[Defiance Industries]], the '''''Storm Raider''''' was intended to be an alternative to the ''[[Hollander]]'' light [['Mech]]. Unfortunately for Defiance, the ''Storm Raider'' was 50 years too late for the market, and the various prototypes were poorly received - so poorly received, in fact, that Defiance licensed all of the designs to [[Coventry Metal Works]].<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/> |
Coventry Metal Works was manufacturing four different variants of the ''Storm Raider'' on [[Coventry]] by [[3145]], intended for use in urban defense roles or for small-scale surgical strikes, but the ''Storm Raider'' was a poor performer in both roles, outgunned by contemporaries and slower than most. Despite that, the ''Storm Raider'' proved an able fighter in the arenas at [[Solaris VII]], where it became a fan favorite.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/> | Coventry Metal Works was manufacturing four different variants of the ''Storm Raider'' on [[Coventry]] by [[3145]], intended for use in urban defense roles or for small-scale surgical strikes, but the ''Storm Raider'' was a poor performer in both roles, outgunned by contemporaries and slower than most. Despite that, the ''Storm Raider'' proved an able fighter in the arenas at [[Solaris VII]], where it became a fan favorite.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | |
| + | The ''Storm Raider'' carried two weapons, both of which were capable of being jettisoned and were mounted onto the ''Storm Raider'' using the [[Coventry Cast Off system]], a modular weapons system that allowed the weapons to be quickly replaced in the field and jettisoned in combat without posing a risk to the MechWarrior. The ''Storm Raider'' mounted a [[mace]] on the right arm and a [[Thor 40mm]] [[RAC/2]] on the left arm, fed by a single ton of ammunition in the left torso.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/> | ||
| − | + | Equipped with [[MASC]] and powered by a [[GM 210 XL]] [[extralight engine]], the ''Storm Raider'' could reach speeds of almost 130 km/h in brief bursts, and was protected by seven tons of [[Lexington Ltd. Medium Grade]] [[standard armor]] with [[CASE]] protecting the ammunition carried aboard.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp30+"/> | |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;STM-R1 : The -R1 stripped out the MASC and | + | *; STM-R1 : The -R1 stripped out the [[MASC]] and [[RAC/2]] of the original, instead mounting an [[Mydron Model B]] [[AC/10]] in the left arm with a single ton of [[CASE]]-protected ammunition stored in the left torso. This 'Mech is also known as ''Solaris Special''. BV (2.0) = 593.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp85">''Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth'', p. 85, "''Storm Raider'' STM-R1"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 299</ref> |
| − | *;STM-R2 : The -R2 replaced the | + | *; STM-R2 : The -R2 replaced the [[RAC/2]] of the -R3 with a [[General Motors Nova-5]] [[UAC/5]]. BV (2.0) = 671.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp86">''Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth'', p. 86, "''Storm Raider'' STM-R2"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 300</ref> |
| − | *;STM-R4 : The -R4 is identical to the -R3 with two exceptions; rather than standard armor, the -R4 mounts [[ | + | *; STM-R4 : The -R4 is identical to the -R3 with two exceptions; rather than [[standard armor]], the -R4 mounts [[impact-resistant armor]] and has [[CASE II]]. BV (2.0) = 732.<ref name="TRO:3145LCp87">''Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth'', p. 87, "''Storm Raider'' STM-R4"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 302</ref> |
| − | *;STR-M3 : | + | *; STR-M3 : This variant was first designed by Defiance Industries of [[Hesperus II]], and produced by both Defiance and Coventry Metals in the late 3090s. The 'Mech was designed as a close quarters melee machine and premiered in [[Solaris|Solaris VII's]] arena matches and as such its weapons configuration was modified on a customer by customer basis. The 'Mech was later seen in action on the battlefield after the crash of the [[HPG|HPG Network]] of [[3132]]. The -M3 was armed with a single left arm mounted [[Defiance Disintegrator]] [[UAC/5]], while its right arm permanently grasps its signature [[mace]].<ref>MWDA Dragon's Fury Dossier: Cyril Schielka</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
The ''Storm Raider'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s: | The ''Storm Raider'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s: | ||
* [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (Mace)]] | * [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (Mace)]] | ||
| − | * [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (RAC)]] | + | * [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (RAC/2)]] |
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * The STR-M3 variant of this design was introduced by [[Wizkids]] as part of their MechWarrior: Dark Age collectible miniatures game during its "Falcon's Prey" game release. As of this writing the only stats for this 'Mech are seen in various dossiers published by WizKids. As of this time, no canon BattleTech Record Sheets exist for this design.<ref>MWDA Dragon's Fury Dossier: Cyril Schielka</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 08:55, 2 September 2022
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| Storm Raider | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Coventry Metal Works[1] |
| Production Year | 3106[2] |
| Model | STM-R3 |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,658,660 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | MatherTech 750 endo steel[1] |
| Armor | Lexington Ltd. Medium Grade with CASE.[1] |
| Engine | GM 210 XL[1] |
| Communications System | Cyclops 12[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Cyclops 9[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single heat sinks[1] |
| Speed | 97[1] km/h (129[1] km/h with MASC) |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 791[1][3] |
Contents
Description
Designed by Defiance Industries, the Storm Raider was intended to be an alternative to the Hollander light 'Mech. Unfortunately for Defiance, the Storm Raider was 50 years too late for the market, and the various prototypes were poorly received - so poorly received, in fact, that Defiance licensed all of the designs to Coventry Metal Works.[1]
Coventry Metal Works was manufacturing four different variants of the Storm Raider on Coventry by 3145, intended for use in urban defense roles or for small-scale surgical strikes, but the Storm Raider was a poor performer in both roles, outgunned by contemporaries and slower than most. Despite that, the Storm Raider proved an able fighter in the arenas at Solaris VII, where it became a fan favorite.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The Storm Raider carried two weapons, both of which were capable of being jettisoned and were mounted onto the Storm Raider using the Coventry Cast Off system, a modular weapons system that allowed the weapons to be quickly replaced in the field and jettisoned in combat without posing a risk to the MechWarrior. The Storm Raider mounted a mace on the right arm and a Thor 40mm RAC/2 on the left arm, fed by a single ton of ammunition in the left torso.[1]
Equipped with MASC and powered by a GM 210 XL extralight engine, the Storm Raider could reach speeds of almost 130 km/h in brief bursts, and was protected by seven tons of Lexington Ltd. Medium Grade standard armor with CASE protecting the ammunition carried aboard.[1]
Variants
- STM-R2
- The -R2 replaced the RAC/2 of the -R3 with a General Motors Nova-5 UAC/5. BV (2.0) = 671.[6][7]
- STM-R4
- The -R4 is identical to the -R3 with two exceptions; rather than standard armor, the -R4 mounts impact-resistant armor and has CASE II. BV (2.0) = 732.[8][9]
- STR-M3
- This variant was first designed by Defiance Industries of Hesperus II, and produced by both Defiance and Coventry Metals in the late 3090s. The 'Mech was designed as a close quarters melee machine and premiered in Solaris VII's arena matches and as such its weapons configuration was modified on a customer by customer basis. The 'Mech was later seen in action on the battlefield after the crash of the HPG Network of 3132. The -M3 was armed with a single left arm mounted Defiance Disintegrator UAC/5, while its right arm permanently grasps its signature mace.[10]
Design Quirks
The Storm Raider is subject to the following Design Quirks:
Notes
- The STR-M3 variant of this design was introduced by Wizkids as part of their MechWarrior: Dark Age collectible miniatures game during its "Falcon's Prey" game release. As of this writing the only stats for this 'Mech are seen in various dossiers published by WizKids. As of this time, no canon BattleTech Record Sheets exist for this design.[11]
Gallery
STR-M3 Storm Raider
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 1.13 1.14 1.15 Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, p. 30-31, "Storm Raider"
- ↑ online date for the Storm Raider
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 301
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, p. 85, "Storm Raider STM-R1"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 299
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, p. 86, "Storm Raider STM-R2"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 300
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, p. 87, "Storm Raider STM-R4"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 302
- ↑ MWDA Dragon's Fury Dossier: Cyril Schielka
- ↑ MWDA Dragon's Fury Dossier: Cyril Schielka