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Line 10: |mech type = OmniMech |mech type = OmniMech |mass=60 |mass=60 − |chassis=[[Bergan Version 8.3 Endo Steel]] + |chassis=[[Endo-Steel|Bergan Version 8.3 Endo Steel]] − |armor=[[Compound 24B2 FF]] + |armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous Armor|Compound 24B2 FF]] − |engine=[[Vlar 300 XL]] + |engine=[[XL Fusion Engine|Vlar 300 XL]] |comsys=[[Dash-2 Optima]] |comsys=[[Dash-2 Optima]] |T&T=[[Hakkøn-Morris LAP]] |T&T=[[Hakkøn-Morris LAP]] − |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] + |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |speed=86 |speed=86 |armament= |armament= Line 25:
Line 25: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Vulture Mk III''''' is a heavy class [[OmniMech|Clan OmniMech]], which was originally produced by Alshain Weapons on [[Alshain]] in the beginning of the [[thirty-second century]] for the ''[[Clan Ghost Bear Touman|touman]]'' of [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. The 'Mech was built as the next generation of the ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)|Mad Dog]]'', which was first produced in [[2963]].<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3473/vulture-mad-dog-prime MUL Profile of the ''Vulture (Mad Dog)'' lists the Mad Dog introduction date.]</ref> First deployed in [[3109]], the ''Vulture Mk III''' (also known as the ''Mad Dog Mk III'' by the [[Clans]]) generally serves as a support 'Mech to frontline units. It has since entered service in the [[Raven Alliance]] as part of [[Clan Snow Raven Touman|Clan Snow Raven's ''touman'']].<ref name=VM3 /> + The '''''Vulture Mk III''''' is a heavy class [[OmniMech|Clan OmniMech]], which was originally produced by Alshain Weapons on [[Alshain]] in the beginning of the [[thirty-second century]] for the ''[[touman]]'' of [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. The 'Mech was built as the next generation of the ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)|Mad Dog]]'', which was first produced in [[2963]].<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3473/vulture-mad-dog-prime MUL Profile of the ''Vulture (Mad Dog)'' lists the Mad Dog introduction date.]</ref> First deployed in [[3109]], the ''Vulture Mk III''' (also known as the ''Mad Dog Mk III'' by the [[Clans]]) generally serves as a support 'Mech to frontline units. It has since entered service in the [[Raven Alliance]] as part of [[Clan Snow Raven]]'s ''touman''.<ref name=VM3 /> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Vulture Mk III'' is able to move quickly and has a lot of available space for weapons and other equipment. This was accomplished by a Clan version of the 300-rated Vlar XL Engine and the use of Endo Steel in its construction. Nine and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous armor]] protect the ''Vulture Mk III'', giving it more protection than its ancestor. + The ''Vulture Mk III'' is able to move quickly and has a lot of available space for weapons and other equipment. This was accomplished by a Clan version of the 300-rated Vlar XL Engine and the use of Endo Steel in its construction. Nine and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protect the ''Vulture Mk III'', giving it more protection than its ancestor. The primary configuration is focused on providing long range fire support. Its main weapons are four 20-tube Long-Range Missile Launchers split between the 'Mech's side torsos, with four tons of ammunition supplying the launchers. For closer engagements it has six Extended Range Medium Lasers divided in pairs and allocated to each of the 'Mech's arms and its center torso. Twelve Double Heat Sinks struggle to keep up with the massive heat output of this configuration.<ref name=VM3 /> The primary configuration is focused on providing long range fire support. Its main weapons are four 20-tube Long-Range Missile Launchers split between the 'Mech's side torsos, with four tons of ammunition supplying the launchers. For closer engagements it has six Extended Range Medium Lasers divided in pairs and allocated to each of the 'Mech's arms and its center torso. Twelve Double Heat Sinks struggle to keep up with the massive heat output of this configuration.<ref name=VM3 /> Line 41:
Line 41: *;Alternate Configuration D : Configuration D is rare, focused around a pair of Clan-produced [[Rotary AC/5|Rotary Autocannon/5]]s, each mounted in the 'Mech's side torsos. The Rotary Cannons are supplied with 120 rounds of ammunition. A [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] only has a pair of arm-mounted Medium Pulse Lasers for backup. BV (2.0) = 2,421<ref name=VM3 /><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6275/vulture-mk-iii-d Master Unit List Profile of the ''Vulture Mk III'''s D Configuration.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 454</ref> *;Alternate Configuration D : Configuration D is rare, focused around a pair of Clan-produced [[Rotary AC/5|Rotary Autocannon/5]]s, each mounted in the 'Mech's side torsos. The Rotary Cannons are supplied with 120 rounds of ammunition. A [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] only has a pair of arm-mounted Medium Pulse Lasers for backup. BV (2.0) = 2,421<ref name=VM3 /><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6275/vulture-mk-iii-d Master Unit List Profile of the ''Vulture Mk III'''s D Configuration.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 454</ref> − ===Custom Configurations===+ ==Custom Configurations== *;BLO : A custom configuration used by the [[Blessed Order]]'s revived [[1st Division (ComStar)|First Division]]'s [[Unending Faith III]], the ''Vulture III'' BLO carries paired [[LRM-15]] racks in each side torso, supported at short range by the chin turret-mounted ER Medium Lasers, an ER Medium and [[ER Small Laser]] in the left arm and an [[Inner Sphere]] [[Light PPC]] in the right arm. Carrying four tons of LRM reloads, the effectiveness of the BLO is enhanced by the inclusion of an [[Improved C3 Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 2,397<ref name=SoUF-16>''Spotlight On: Unending Faith'', p. 16 "Vulture III BLO"</ref> *;BLO : A custom configuration used by the [[Blessed Order]]'s revived [[1st Division (ComStar)|First Division]]'s [[Unending Faith III]], the ''Vulture III'' BLO carries paired [[LRM-15]] racks in each side torso, supported at short range by the chin turret-mounted ER Medium Lasers, an ER Medium and [[ER Small Laser]] in the left arm and an [[Inner Sphere]] [[Light PPC]] in the right arm. Carrying four tons of LRM reloads, the effectiveness of the BLO is enhanced by the inclusion of an [[Improved C3 Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 2,397<ref name=SoUF-16>''Spotlight On: Unending Faith'', p. 16 "Vulture III BLO"</ref> Line 64:
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|mech type = OmniMech | |mech type = OmniMech | ||
|mass=60 | |mass=60 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[Bergan Version 8.3 Endo Steel]] | + | |chassis=[[Endo-Steel|Bergan Version 8.3 Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor=[[Compound 24B2 FF]] | + | |armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous Armor|Compound 24B2 FF]] |
| − | |engine=[[Vlar 300 XL]] | + | |engine=[[XL Fusion Engine|Vlar 300 XL]] |
|comsys=[[Dash-2 Optima]] | |comsys=[[Dash-2 Optima]] | ||
|T&T=[[Hakkøn-Morris LAP]] | |T&T=[[Hakkøn-Morris LAP]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat | + | |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
|speed=86 | |speed=86 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Vulture Mk III''''' is a heavy class [[OmniMech|Clan OmniMech]], which was originally produced by Alshain Weapons on [[Alshain]] in the beginning of the [[thirty-second century]] for the ''[[ | + | The '''''Vulture Mk III''''' is a heavy class [[OmniMech|Clan OmniMech]], which was originally produced by Alshain Weapons on [[Alshain]] in the beginning of the [[thirty-second century]] for the ''[[touman]]'' of [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. The 'Mech was built as the next generation of the ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)|Mad Dog]]'', which was first produced in [[2963]].<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3473/vulture-mad-dog-prime MUL Profile of the ''Vulture (Mad Dog)'' lists the Mad Dog introduction date.]</ref> First deployed in [[3109]], the ''Vulture Mk III''' (also known as the ''Mad Dog Mk III'' by the [[Clans]]) generally serves as a support 'Mech to frontline units. It has since entered service in the [[Raven Alliance]] as part of [[Clan Snow Raven]]'s ''touman''.<ref name=VM3 /> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Vulture Mk III'' is able to move quickly and has a lot of available space for weapons and other equipment. This was accomplished by a Clan version of the 300-rated Vlar XL Engine and the use of Endo Steel in its construction. Nine and a half tons of | + | The ''Vulture Mk III'' is able to move quickly and has a lot of available space for weapons and other equipment. This was accomplished by a Clan version of the 300-rated Vlar XL Engine and the use of Endo Steel in its construction. Nine and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor protect the ''Vulture Mk III'', giving it more protection than its ancestor. |
The primary configuration is focused on providing long range fire support. Its main weapons are four 20-tube Long-Range Missile Launchers split between the 'Mech's side torsos, with four tons of ammunition supplying the launchers. For closer engagements it has six Extended Range Medium Lasers divided in pairs and allocated to each of the 'Mech's arms and its center torso. Twelve Double Heat Sinks struggle to keep up with the massive heat output of this configuration.<ref name=VM3 /> | The primary configuration is focused on providing long range fire support. Its main weapons are four 20-tube Long-Range Missile Launchers split between the 'Mech's side torsos, with four tons of ammunition supplying the launchers. For closer engagements it has six Extended Range Medium Lasers divided in pairs and allocated to each of the 'Mech's arms and its center torso. Twelve Double Heat Sinks struggle to keep up with the massive heat output of this configuration.<ref name=VM3 /> | ||
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*;Alternate Configuration D : Configuration D is rare, focused around a pair of Clan-produced [[Rotary AC/5|Rotary Autocannon/5]]s, each mounted in the 'Mech's side torsos. The Rotary Cannons are supplied with 120 rounds of ammunition. A [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] only has a pair of arm-mounted Medium Pulse Lasers for backup. BV (2.0) = 2,421<ref name=VM3 /><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6275/vulture-mk-iii-d Master Unit List Profile of the ''Vulture Mk III'''s D Configuration.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 454</ref> | *;Alternate Configuration D : Configuration D is rare, focused around a pair of Clan-produced [[Rotary AC/5|Rotary Autocannon/5]]s, each mounted in the 'Mech's side torsos. The Rotary Cannons are supplied with 120 rounds of ammunition. A [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] only has a pair of arm-mounted Medium Pulse Lasers for backup. BV (2.0) = 2,421<ref name=VM3 /><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6275/vulture-mk-iii-d Master Unit List Profile of the ''Vulture Mk III'''s D Configuration.]</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 454</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==Custom Configurations== | |
*;BLO : A custom configuration used by the [[Blessed Order]]'s revived [[1st Division (ComStar)|First Division]]'s [[Unending Faith III]], the ''Vulture III'' BLO carries paired [[LRM-15]] racks in each side torso, supported at short range by the chin turret-mounted ER Medium Lasers, an ER Medium and [[ER Small Laser]] in the left arm and an [[Inner Sphere]] [[Light PPC]] in the right arm. Carrying four tons of LRM reloads, the effectiveness of the BLO is enhanced by the inclusion of an [[Improved C3 Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 2,397<ref name=SoUF-16>''Spotlight On: Unending Faith'', p. 16 "Vulture III BLO"</ref> | *;BLO : A custom configuration used by the [[Blessed Order]]'s revived [[1st Division (ComStar)|First Division]]'s [[Unending Faith III]], the ''Vulture III'' BLO carries paired [[LRM-15]] racks in each side torso, supported at short range by the chin turret-mounted ER Medium Lasers, an ER Medium and [[ER Small Laser]] in the left arm and an [[Inner Sphere]] [[Light PPC]] in the right arm. Carrying four tons of LRM reloads, the effectiveness of the BLO is enhanced by the inclusion of an [[Improved C3 Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 2,397<ref name=SoUF-16>''Spotlight On: Unending Faith'', p. 16 "Vulture III BLO"</ref> | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans]]'' | ||
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[[Category:60 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Snow Raven BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Snow Raven BattleMechs]] | ||