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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Umbra''''' is an accumulation of items | + | The '''''Umbra''''' is an accumulation of items that resulted in something useful. The origins of the machine lie in the [[Spectral Series]] development program for the unmanned fighter of the [[Word of Blake]]. The priorities changed, however, so the technicians created a fighter for reservist use. The Coalition forces of [[Devlin Stone]] had conquered [[Terra]] before the project was finished.<ref name=TRO-P-p168/> |
| − | + | Stone's engineers searched former production sites for useful technologies and discovered that the Word had built several Umbras. The fighters were close to operational but the work was not finished. The available information give the technicians an idea of the capabilities of the design.<ref name=TRO-P-p168/> | |
| − | The armed forces of the newly formed [[Republic of the Sphere]] recognized the strengths of the design. The [[ | + | |
| + | The armed forces of the newly formed [[Republic of the Sphere]] recognized the strengths of the design. The [[Republic Armed Forces]] had luck because the Word of Blake had not enough time to destroy their research successfully. After a few short years, production of the design started on Terra.<ref name=TRO-P-p168>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 168</ref> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | Initially the design was created to be a clone of the successful [[Shade]] | + | Initially the design was created to be a clone of the successful ''[[Shade]]'' OmniFighter. Circumstances forced the Blakists to build the Umbra as a dog-fighter. The Word of Blake chose the combination of the [[Snub-Nose PPC]] with wing-mounted [[ER Medium Laser]]s to accomplish that goal. The 240 XL engine provide the machine with enough thrust for fighter interception and for ground support.<ref name=TRO-P-p168/> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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* Easy to Maintain | * Easy to Maintain | ||
* Modular Weapons | * Modular Weapons | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 21:06, 31 March 2013
| Umbra.png | |
| Umbra | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | New Age Systems Incorporated |
| Model | RF-I |
| Class | Light |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Advanced) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 |
| Structural Integrity | 10 |
| Frame | F-50/C-SX |
| Power Plant | Hermes 240 Extralight |
| Fuel | 400 |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | COMSTAT 500 ATM |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Ringo Plant 88 Mk.2 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 1,319 |
Description
The Umbra is an accumulation of items that resulted in something useful. The origins of the machine lie in the Spectral Series development program for the unmanned fighter of the Word of Blake. The priorities changed, however, so the technicians created a fighter for reservist use. The Coalition forces of Devlin Stone had conquered Terra before the project was finished.[1]
Stone's engineers searched former production sites for useful technologies and discovered that the Word had built several Umbras. The fighters were close to operational but the work was not finished. The available information give the technicians an idea of the capabilities of the design.[1]
The armed forces of the newly formed Republic of the Sphere recognized the strengths of the design. The Republic Armed Forces had luck because the Word of Blake had not enough time to destroy their research successfully. After a few short years, production of the design started on Terra.[1]
Armament
Initially the design was created to be a clone of the successful Shade OmniFighter. Circumstances forced the Blakists to build the Umbra as a dog-fighter. The Word of Blake chose the combination of the Snub-Nose PPC with wing-mounted ER Medium Lasers to accomplish that goal. The 240 XL engine provide the machine with enough thrust for fighter interception and for ground support.[1]
Design Quirks
The RF-I Umbra has the following design quirks:
- Easy to Maintain
- Modular Weapons