Siren (Aerospace Fighter class)
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- This article is about the fighter from Stardate magazine. For other uses, see Siren.
| Siren | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | unstated[1] |
| Model | SL-23 |
| Class | light aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | unstated |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 4 |
| Frame | unstated |
| Power Plant | 60 fusion |
| Armor | unstated |
| Fuel | 105 |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | unstated |
| Tracking & Targeting System | unstated |
| Heat Sinks | 12 single |
| BV (1.0) | n/a |
| BV (2.0) | n/a |
During the early days of the First Succession War, the Draconis Combine wanted a low-speed ground attack craft; the Siren was the result.[1]
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Description[edit]
Designers started with a big weapon and then built an aerospace fighter around it. Expectations were not met, with the craft's low speed and lack of secondary weaponry limiting its performance.
Deployed mainly in second-line forces, the Siren is also service with a handful of regular House units serving on the Periphery border.
Adequate in its role of attacking 'Mechs, armor, and infantry, attempts to use it without air superiority in place have led to a negative reputation.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Siren has a PPC in the nose and little else; a small laser sits beside the PPC and a medium laser in the tail. This dependence on a single weapon has led to some pilots having the PPC replaced. The fuel tanks are larger than average but the slow speed of the fighter makes it a moot point, as any pursuing craft will shoot it down before it runs out of gas. The armor is plentiful and well-placed, giving the pilot some sense the fighter will perform its mission in theory if not in practice. Sufficient heat sinks are mounted to allow the PPC to be safely fired at full thrust.[1]
Variants[edit]
One known field variant replaces the PPC with four medium lasers and extra heat sinks.
Canonicity[edit]
Stardate magazine is no longer considered a canonical source, making the Siren apocryphal.
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- Stardate Volume 3, Number 3