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Line 24: *2x [[ER small laser]]s *2x [[ER small laser]]s |BV (1.0)=627<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 115</ref> |BV (1.0)=627<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 115</ref> − |BV (2.0)=807<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 134–135: "Snow Fox 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 200</ref> + |BV (2.0)=807<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 134-135, "Snow Fox 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 200</ref> }} }} + {{Otheruses|the Clan Ice Hellion [[BattleMech]]|the creature from Hector|Snow Fox (Animal)}} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Snow Fox''''' was designed by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] as a fast [['Mech]] that is capable of fulfilling a number of roles. Its primary weapon is its speed, which it uses to quickly close with enemies, swiftly damage them, and get out before repeating the process; this allows the design to work well as a [[battle armor]] hunter. The Hellions scientists were also gauging warrior interest in a quad design and saw the ''Snow Fox'' as a testbed for a future quad [[OmniMech]], but the interest was not there; not only are bipedal 'Mechs more intuitive to operate, the fast quad takes getting used to and lacks hands. Finally, it is protected as well as it can be by four tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.{{cn}} + The '''''Snow Fox''''' was designed by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] as a fast [['Mech]] that is capable of fulfilling a number of roles. Its primary weapon is its speed, which it uses to quickly close with enemies, swiftly damage them, and get out before repeating the process; this allows the design to work well as a [[battle armor]] hunter. The Hellions scientists were also gauging warrior interest in a quad design and saw the ''Snow Fox'' as a testbed for a future quad [[OmniMech]], but the interest was not there; not only are bipedal 'Mechs more intuitive to operate, the fast quad takes getting used to and lacks hands. Finally, it is protected as well as it can be by four tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. − While its original version has been discontinued and retired, the [[OmniMech]] version of Snow Fox was developed by [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] and remains in production and service.<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2979/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7878/snow-fox-omni-prime MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + While it's original version has been discontinued and retired the [[OmniMech]] version of Snow Fox is both in production and in service. − The aesthetics of the ''Snow Fox'' were based on a predator common to the icy plains of the Ice Hellion world of [[Hector (system)|Hector]], the [[Snow Fox (species)|Snow Fox]].<ref name=TRO3060/> + The aesthetics of the ''Snow Fox'' were based on a predator common to the icy plains of the Ice Hellion world of [[Hector]], the [[Snow Fox (Animal)|Snow Fox]].<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 39:
Line 39: ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ''Snow Fox'' 2 : The first known variant of the ''Snow Fox'' introduced [[3015]]<ref name=MUL/> during the [[Succession Wars era]] or [[Golden Century]]. This variant replaces the lasers with an [[LRM-10]], creating a very mobile support 'Mech. It is also incapable of building any noticeable amount of heat before it starts taking damage. BV (1.0) = 484,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 604<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 201</ref> + *; ''Snow Fox'' 2 : The first known variant of the ''Snow Fox'' introduced [[3015]]<ref name=MUL/> during the [[Succession Wars era]] or [[Golden Century]]. This variant replaces the lasers with an [[LRM-10]], creating a very mobile support 'Mech. It is also incapable of building any noticeable amount of heat before it starts taking damage. BV (1.0) = 484<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 604<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 201</ref> − *; ''Snow Fox'' 3 : A [[Jihad]]-era variant, introduced in [[3072]]<ref name=MUL/>, this design makes room for improvements by replacing the standard fusion engine with an [[XL fusion engine|XL model]]. Additional improvements to the design include increases to the mech's speed and armor, and upgrade weaponry includes an [[ER medium laser]], an [[ATM-3]] launcher with 2 tons of ammunition, and a pair of [[AP Gauss rifle]]s with one ton of ammunition dedicated to them. BV (2.0) = 903<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 202: "Snow Fox's Jihad era variant and BV 2"</ref> + *; ''Snow Fox'' 3 : A [[Jihad]]-era variant, introduced in [[3072]]<ref name=MUL/>, this design makes room for improvements by replacing the standard fusion engine with an [[XL fusion engine|XL model]]. Additional improvements to the design include increases to the mech's speed and armor, and upgrade weaponry includes an [[ER medium laser]], an [[ATM-3]] launcher with 2 tons of ammunition, and a pair of [[AP Gauss rifle]]s with one ton of ammunition dedicated to them. BV (2.0) = 903<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 202, "Snow Fox's Jihad era variant and BV 2".</ref> ==Alternate Configurations== ==Alternate Configurations== Line 51:
Line 51: ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The ''Snow Fox'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Snow Fox Entry</ref> + The ''Snow Fox'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Snow Fox Entry.</ref> * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] * [[Hard to Pilot]] * [[Hard to Pilot]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was slightly altered to '''Gletscherfuchs''', which literally means "Glacier Fox." + * In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was slightly altered to '''Gletscherfuchs''', which literally means "Glacier Fox". ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 74:
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
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|mass=20 | |mass=20 | ||
|chassis=[[Hellion Slopeback V1 (Quad)]] | |chassis=[[Hellion Slopeback V1 (Quad)]] | ||
| − | |armor= [[Compound Alpha | + | |armor= [[Compound Alpha]] [[ferro-fibrous]] |
|engine=160-rated [[fusion engine]] | |engine=160-rated [[fusion engine]] | ||
|comsys=[[HCFA 3035 2.0]] | |comsys=[[HCFA 3035 2.0]] | ||
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*2x [[ER small laser]]s | *2x [[ER small laser]]s | ||
|BV (1.0)=627<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 115</ref> | |BV (1.0)=627<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 115</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=807<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', | + | |BV (2.0)=807<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 134-135, "Snow Fox 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 200</ref> |
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| + | {{Otheruses|the Clan Ice Hellion [[BattleMech]]|the creature from Hector|Snow Fox (Animal)}} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Snow Fox''''' was designed by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] as a fast [['Mech]] that is capable of fulfilling a number of roles. Its primary weapon is its speed, which it uses to quickly close with enemies, swiftly damage them, and get out before repeating the process; this allows the design to work well as a [[battle armor]] hunter. The Hellions scientists were also gauging warrior interest in a quad design and saw the ''Snow Fox'' as a testbed for a future quad [[OmniMech]], but the interest was not there; not only are bipedal 'Mechs more intuitive to operate, the fast quad takes getting used to and lacks hands. Finally, it is protected as well as it can be by four tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. | + | The '''''Snow Fox''''' was designed by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] as a fast [['Mech]] that is capable of fulfilling a number of roles. Its primary weapon is its speed, which it uses to quickly close with enemies, swiftly damage them, and get out before repeating the process; this allows the design to work well as a [[battle armor]] hunter. The Hellions scientists were also gauging warrior interest in a quad design and saw the ''Snow Fox'' as a testbed for a future quad [[OmniMech]], but the interest was not there; not only are bipedal 'Mechs more intuitive to operate, the fast quad takes getting used to and lacks hands. Finally, it is protected as well as it can be by four tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. |
| − | While | + | While it's original version has been discontinued and retired the [[OmniMech]] version of Snow Fox is both in production and in service. |
| − | The aesthetics of the ''Snow Fox'' were based on a predator common to the icy plains of the Ice Hellion world of [[ | + | The aesthetics of the ''Snow Fox'' were based on a predator common to the icy plains of the Ice Hellion world of [[Hector]], the [[Snow Fox (Animal)|Snow Fox]].<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; ''Snow Fox'' 2 : The first known variant of the ''Snow Fox'' introduced [[3015]]<ref name=MUL/> during the [[Succession Wars era]] or [[Golden Century]]. This variant replaces the lasers with an [[LRM-10]], creating a very mobile support 'Mech. It is also incapable of building any noticeable amount of heat before it starts taking damage. BV (1.0) = 484 | + | *; ''Snow Fox'' 2 : The first known variant of the ''Snow Fox'' introduced [[3015]]<ref name=MUL/> during the [[Succession Wars era]] or [[Golden Century]]. This variant replaces the lasers with an [[LRM-10]], creating a very mobile support 'Mech. It is also incapable of building any noticeable amount of heat before it starts taking damage. BV (1.0) = 484<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 604<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 201</ref> |
| − | *; ''Snow Fox'' 3 : A [[Jihad]]-era variant, introduced in [[3072]]<ref name=MUL/>, this design makes room for improvements by replacing the standard fusion engine with an [[XL fusion engine|XL model]]. Additional improvements to the design include increases to the mech's speed and armor, and upgrade weaponry includes an [[ER medium laser]], an [[ATM-3]] launcher with 2 tons of ammunition, and a pair of [[AP Gauss rifle]]s with one ton of ammunition dedicated to them. BV (2.0) = 903<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 202 | + | *; ''Snow Fox'' 3 : A [[Jihad]]-era variant, introduced in [[3072]]<ref name=MUL/>, this design makes room for improvements by replacing the standard fusion engine with an [[XL fusion engine|XL model]]. Additional improvements to the design include increases to the mech's speed and armor, and upgrade weaponry includes an [[ER medium laser]], an [[ATM-3]] launcher with 2 tons of ammunition, and a pair of [[AP Gauss rifle]]s with one ton of ammunition dedicated to them. BV (2.0) = 903<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 202, "Snow Fox's Jihad era variant and BV 2".</ref> |
==Alternate Configurations== | ==Alternate Configurations== | ||
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Snow Fox'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 | + | The ''Snow Fox'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Snow Fox Entry.</ref> |
* [[Narrow/Low Profile]] | * [[Narrow/Low Profile]] | ||
* [[Hard to Pilot]] | * [[Hard to Pilot]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was slightly altered to '''Gletscherfuchs''', which literally means "Glacier Fox. | + | * In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was slightly altered to '''Gletscherfuchs''', which literally means "Glacier Fox". |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Ice Hellion BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Ice Hellion BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Nova Cat BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Nova Cat BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||