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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Stormcrow''''' is a wide-spread second generation [[OmniMech]] fielded by many Clans. However, within the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] touman, the ''Stormcrow'' was especially common during the [[Clan Invasion]] and was | + | The '''''Stormcrow''''' is a wide-spread, second generation [[OmniMech]] fielded by many Clans. However, within the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] touman, the ''Stormcrow'' was especially common during the [[Clan Invasion]] and was codenamed the '''''Ryoken''''' by the warriors of the [[DCMS]] who encountered it. Because of its versatility through its combination of mobility, armor, and firepower in its various configurations, the ''Stormcrow'' is a feared opponent on the battlefield. |
| − | The ''Stormcrow'' was designed by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] and debuted during the [[Battle of Tokasha]]. It is also implied that ''Stormcrow'' prototypes were produced on Tokasha at [[Tokasha MechWorks]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 128 - Prototypes of the ''Stormcrow'', 'so-called "''Omni-Corvises''"', debuted during the | + | The ''Stormcrow'' was designed by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] and debuted during the [[Battle of Tokasha]]. It is also implied that ''Stormcrow'' prototypes were produced on Tokasha at [[Tokasha MechWorks]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 128 - Prototypes of the ''Stormcrow'', 'so-called "''Omni-Corvises''"', debuted during the Battle of Tokasha in [[2921]]. Following the Battle of [[Tokasha]], [[Clan Ghost Bear]] gave [[Clan Snow Raven]] captured 'technical schematics and components'. Though components could be scavenged from battlefield salvage, it is unlikely that Clan Ghost Bear acquired technical schematics on Tokasha if the OmniMech was not under development on this planet.</ref>. However, prototypes of the ''Stormcrow'' had only just debuted when Clan Ghost Bear won Tokasha through the Battle of Tokasha. As a result of the upheaval, design copies and moulds for the ''Stormcrow'' were scattered throughout Clan space. The final production version of the ''Stormcrow'' debuted in [[2930]], when [[Clan Snow Raven]] scientists finished with a series of minor design changes and rechristened the OmniMech. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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The ''Stormcrow'' is built on a lightweight [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a 330 [[XL engine]] that propels it to a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The ''Stormcrow'' is protected by nine and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, giving the 'Mech the ability to survive encounters with other units that it isn't capable of outpacing. | The ''Stormcrow'' is built on a lightweight [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a 330 [[XL engine]] that propels it to a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The ''Stormcrow'' is protected by nine and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, giving the 'Mech the ability to survive encounters with other units that it isn't capable of outpacing. | ||
| − | The primary configuration of the ''Stormcrow'' is capable of engaging an enemy at any range and uses its speed to strike at its target with a great deal of force and evade a counter attack. The ' | + | The primary configuration of the ''Stormcrow'' is capable of engaging an enemy at any range and uses its speed to strike at its target with a great deal of force and evade a counter attack. The 'Mech's primary weapons are a pair of [[ER Large Laser]]s allowing the 'Mech to strike at long range. For close combat, the ''Stormcrow'' carries three [[ER Medium Laser]]s. To handle the heavy heat load, the ''Stormcrow'' Prime has twelve [[double heat sink]]s on top of the ten mounted in the base chassis. |
==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
| − | * Alt. Config. A - Configured for close combat, the ''Stormcrow'' A is armed with a single [[LRM-20]] launcher for long range capabilities allowing it to support friendly units at long range. For close combat, the 'Mech is armed with four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and two [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers making it a deadly knife fighter. BV (1.0) = 1,894<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,319<ref name=TRO/> | + | * Alt. Config. A - Configured mainly for close combat, the ''Stormcrow'' A is armed with a single [[LRM-20]] launcher for long range capabilities; allowing it to support friendly units at long range. For close combat, the 'Mech is armed with four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and two [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers making it a deadly knife fighter. BV (1.0) = 1,894<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,319<ref name=TRO/> |
| − | * Alt. Config. B - Another close combat configuration, the B configuration of the ''Stormcrow'' carries a single [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] as its primary weapon. This is backed up by six [[ER Medium Laser]]s. To handle the ' | + | * Alt. Config. B - Another close combat configuration, the B configuration of the ''Stormcrow'' carries a single [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] as its primary weapon. This is backed up by six [[ER Medium Laser]]s. To handle the 'Mech's heat, it has three additional double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,786<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,281<ref name=TRO/> |
| − | * Alt. Config. C - The ''Stormcrow'' C is armed with some of the most accurate weapons available to the clans. For long range combat, the 'Mech has an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] that can fire both standard and cluster ammunition. The C configuration carries a [[Large Pulse Laser]] and two Medium Pulse Lasers for short ranges. BV (1.0) = 1,656<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,881<ref name=TRO/> | + | * Alt. Config. C - The ''Stormcrow'' C is armed with some of the most accurate weapons available to the clans. For long range combat, the 'Mech has an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] that can fire both standard and cluster ammunition. The C configuration also carries a [[Large Pulse Laser]] and two Medium Pulse Lasers for short ranges. BV (1.0) = 1,656<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,881<ref name=TRO/> |
| − | * Alt. Config. D - A long range support configuration, the ''Stormcrow'' D has as its primary weapons a pair of [[LRM-20]] launchers. These are backed up by two [[SRM-2]] launchers for close combat. All of these weapons are augmented with a [[Narc Missile Beacon]] | + | * Alt. Config. D - A long range support configuration, the ''Stormcrow'' D has, as its primary weapons, a pair of [[LRM-20]] launchers. These are backed up by two [[SRM-2]] launchers for close combat. All of these weapons are augmented with a [[Narc Missile Beacon]] which can mark enemy units with a missile homing beacon for increased accuracy. BV (1.0) = 1,698<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 1,863<ref name=TRO/> |
| − | * Alt. Config. E - Capable of engaging an enemy at any range, the ''Stormcrow'' E | + | * Alt. Config. E - Capable of engaging an enemy at any range, the ''Stormcrow'' E's primary weapons a pair of [[ATM-9]] launchers. These are capable of firing short, medium, and long range munitions. The launchers are backed up, for added close range firepower, by four [[ER Small Lasers]] and two ER Medium Lasers. The 'Mech also carries an [[Active Probe]] that allows it to detect any would-be ambushers. BV (1.0) = 1,757<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,113<ref name=TRO/> |
| − | * Alt. Config. F - This variant uses a pair of arm-mounted [[Plasma Cannon]]s that increase the target's heat | + | * Alt. Config. F - This variant uses a pair of arm-mounted [[Plasma Cannon]]s that increase the target's heat. In addition to its capabilities as an anti-[[infantry]] unit, the 'Mech also has a pair of [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle]]s in each arm, making the ''Stormcrow'' F devastating against unarmored infantry. For use against hardened targets, it has four [[ER Medium Laser]]s and two [[ER Small Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,227<ref name=TRO/> |
* Alt. Config. G - Similar to the B variant, the G uses five [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a [[HAG 20]]. BV (2.0) = 2,152<ref name=TRO/> | * Alt. Config. G - Similar to the B variant, the G uses five [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a [[HAG 20]]. BV (2.0) = 2,152<ref name=TRO/> | ||
| − | * Alt. Config. H - A heavy laser toting version of the primary configuration, the H has as its main weapons two [[Heavy Large Laser]]s backed up by three ER Medium Lasers. This configuration also carries twelve double heat sinks over the ten on board the base chassis. BV (1.0) = 1,731<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,061<ref name=TRO/> | + | * Alt. Config. H - A heavy laser-toting version of the primary configuration, the H has, as its main weapons, two [[Heavy Large Laser]]s. These are backed up by three ER Medium Lasers. This configuration also carries twelve double heat sinks over the ten on board the base chassis. BV (1.0) = 1,731<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 2,061<ref name=TRO/> |
==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | * ''[[Corvis]]'' - The ''Stormcrow'' was | + | * ''[[Corvis]]'' - The ''Stormcrow'' was designed as an OmniMech version of the older ''Corvis'' BattleMech, a relatively slow, jump-capable 'Mech used mainly for defense and infantry support. |
* ''[[Ryoken II]]'' - Designed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]], the ''Ryoken II'' is an upgunned version of the ''Stormcrow'', weighing 20 tons more than the original. The ''Ryoken II'' mounts a mix of LRMs and LB-X autocannons. | * ''[[Ryoken II]]'' - Designed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]], the ''Ryoken II'' is an upgunned version of the ''Stormcrow'', weighing 20 tons more than the original. The ''Ryoken II'' mounts a mix of LRMs and LB-X autocannons. | ||
Revision as of 20:48, 3 December 2011
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| Stormcrow | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Tokasha MechWorks Gamma |
| Model | Prime |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 14,771,112 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Model MHO-7E Endo Steel |
| Armor | Compound H17/2 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Fusion 330 XL |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Armament |
Primary Configuration |
| BV (1.0) | 1,911[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,073[2] |
Contents
Description
The Stormcrow is a wide-spread, second generation OmniMech fielded by many Clans. However, within the Clan Smoke Jaguar touman, the Stormcrow was especially common during the Clan Invasion and was codenamed the Ryoken by the warriors of the DCMS who encountered it. Because of its versatility through its combination of mobility, armor, and firepower in its various configurations, the Stormcrow is a feared opponent on the battlefield.
The Stormcrow was designed by Clan Hell's Horses and debuted during the Battle of Tokasha. It is also implied that Stormcrow prototypes were produced on Tokasha at Tokasha MechWorks[3]. However, prototypes of the Stormcrow had only just debuted when Clan Ghost Bear won Tokasha through the Battle of Tokasha. As a result of the upheaval, design copies and moulds for the Stormcrow were scattered throughout Clan space. The final production version of the Stormcrow debuted in 2930, when Clan Snow Raven scientists finished with a series of minor design changes and rechristened the OmniMech.
Armament
The Stormcrow is built on a lightweight Endo Steel chassis and is powered by a 330 XL engine that propels it to a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The Stormcrow is protected by nine and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor, giving the 'Mech the ability to survive encounters with other units that it isn't capable of outpacing.
The primary configuration of the Stormcrow is capable of engaging an enemy at any range and uses its speed to strike at its target with a great deal of force and evade a counter attack. The 'Mech's primary weapons are a pair of ER Large Lasers allowing the 'Mech to strike at long range. For close combat, the Stormcrow carries three ER Medium Lasers. To handle the heavy heat load, the Stormcrow Prime has twelve double heat sinks on top of the ten mounted in the base chassis.
Alternate Configurations
- Alt. Config. A - Configured mainly for close combat, the Stormcrow A is armed with a single LRM-20 launcher for long range capabilities; allowing it to support friendly units at long range. For close combat, the 'Mech is armed with four Medium Pulse Lasers and two Streak SRM-6 launchers making it a deadly knife fighter. BV (1.0) = 1,894[1], BV (2.0) = 2,319[2]
- Alt. Config. B - Another close combat configuration, the B configuration of the Stormcrow carries a single Ultra Autocannon/20 as its primary weapon. This is backed up by six ER Medium Lasers. To handle the 'Mech's heat, it has three additional double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,786[1], BV (2.0) = 2,281[2]
- Alt. Config. C - The Stormcrow C is armed with some of the most accurate weapons available to the clans. For long range combat, the 'Mech has an LB-X Autocannon/10 that can fire both standard and cluster ammunition. The C configuration also carries a Large Pulse Laser and two Medium Pulse Lasers for short ranges. BV (1.0) = 1,656[1], BV (2.0) = 1,881[2]
- Alt. Config. D - A long range support configuration, the Stormcrow D has, as its primary weapons, a pair of LRM-20 launchers. These are backed up by two SRM-2 launchers for close combat. All of these weapons are augmented with a Narc Missile Beacon which can mark enemy units with a missile homing beacon for increased accuracy. BV (1.0) = 1,698[1], BV (2.0) = 1,863[2]
- Alt. Config. E - Capable of engaging an enemy at any range, the Stormcrow E's primary weapons a pair of ATM-9 launchers. These are capable of firing short, medium, and long range munitions. The launchers are backed up, for added close range firepower, by four ER Small Lasers and two ER Medium Lasers. The 'Mech also carries an Active Probe that allows it to detect any would-be ambushers. BV (1.0) = 1,757[1], BV (2.0) = 2,113[2]
- Alt. Config. F - This variant uses a pair of arm-mounted Plasma Cannons that increase the target's heat. In addition to its capabilities as an anti-infantry unit, the 'Mech also has a pair of Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifles in each arm, making the Stormcrow F devastating against unarmored infantry. For use against hardened targets, it has four ER Medium Lasers and two ER Small Lasers. BV (2.0) = 2,227[2]
- Alt. Config. G - Similar to the B variant, the G uses five ER Medium Lasers and a HAG 20. BV (2.0) = 2,152[2]
- Alt. Config. H - A heavy laser-toting version of the primary configuration, the H has, as its main weapons, two Heavy Large Lasers. These are backed up by three ER Medium Lasers. This configuration also carries twelve double heat sinks over the ten on board the base chassis. BV (1.0) = 1,731[1], BV (2.0) = 2,061[2]
Related BattleMechs
- Corvis - The Stormcrow was designed as an OmniMech version of the older Corvis BattleMech, a relatively slow, jump-capable 'Mech used mainly for defense and infantry support.
- Ryoken II - Designed by Clan Ghost Bear, the Ryoken II is an upgunned version of the Stormcrow, weighing 20 tons more than the original. The Ryoken II mounts a mix of LRMs and LB-X autocannons.
Gallery
Stormcrow on the battlefield
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Combat Operations, p. 109
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 128-129
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 128 - Prototypes of the Stormcrow, 'so-called "Omni-Corvises"', debuted during the Battle of Tokasha in 2921. Following the Battle of Tokasha, Clan Ghost Bear gave Clan Snow Raven captured 'technical schematics and components'. Though components could be scavenged from battlefield salvage, it is unlikely that Clan Ghost Bear acquired technical schematics on Tokasha if the OmniMech was not under development on this planet.