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|name= ''Antlion'' | |name= ''Antlion'' | ||
|manufacturer= [[StarCorps Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 38, "LK-3D ''Antlion''"</ref> | |manufacturer= [[StarCorps Industries]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+">''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 38, "LK-3D ''Antlion''"</ref> | ||
| − | |production year = | + | |production year = 3117 |
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6338/antlion-lk-3d MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6338/antlion-lk-3d MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model= LK-3D<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | |model= LK-3D<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | ||
|introduced= | |introduced= | ||
| − | |cost= | + | |cost=8,065,625 [[C-bill]]s |
|Tech Base=Mixed | |Tech Base=Mixed | ||
|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
| − | |mass= | + | |mass= 45 |
| − | |chassis= [[StarFrame Medium | + | |chassis= [[StarFrame Medium]] [[reinforced structure]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> |
| − | |armor= [[Valiant Ringmail | + | |armor= [[Valiant Ringmail Light Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> |
| − | |engine= [[ | + | |engine= [[GM SuperFusion 225]] [[XL engine]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> |
|comsys= [[O/P 3950 COMSET M7]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | |comsys= [[O/P 3950 COMSET M7]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | ||
| − | |T&T= [[Martin-Quarry Tarsys XLR 2.7]] with [[Bloodhound | + | |T&T= [[Martin-Quarry Tarsys XLR 2.7]] with [[Bloodhound active probe]]<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> |
| − | |heat sinks= 10 [[ | + | |heat sinks= 10 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> |
|speed= 86<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | |speed= 86<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | ||
| − | |armament= 2x [[Mech Mortar/4]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | + | |armament= |
| + | * 2x [[Mech Mortar/4]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | ||
| + | * 2x [[Light machine gun]]s | ||
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
|BV (2.0)= 878<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 199</ref> | |BV (2.0)= 878<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 199</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Antlion''''' was an unusual | + | The '''''Antlion''''' was an unusual quad [[BattleMech]], purpose-built by [[StarCorps Industries]] for the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] from their plant on [[Crofton]] to fill a tactical indirect fire support role. The introduction of the ''Antlion'' was at least in part a reaction to the proliferation of [[anti-missile system]]s, which rendered other indirect fire systems significantly less effective after the mid-[[thirty-first century]].<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> |
| − | + | Outclassed in direct combat by many 'Mechs, the ''Antlion'' wasn't designed to fight opponents directly; instead, the ''Antlion'' was designed to rain down indirect fire, preferably from cover some distance away. The [[Bloodhound active probe]] helped with this mission profile, but StarCorps also installed a [[remote sensor dispenser]] in the ''Antlion''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s left torso, acting as a force multiplier by allowing an ''Antlion'' to seed an area with sensors in anticipation of subsequent fire missions.<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | |
| − | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== | |
| + | The ''Antlion'' mounts a pair of [[Clan]]-tech [[Mech Mortar/4]], one in the left torso and one in the right, both fed by six tons of ammunition secured deep inside the right torso and protected by [[CASE II]]. This ample supply of ammunition allows the ''Antlion'' to conduct substantial bombardments, if it has the time and opportunity to do so; however, the only other weapons mounted onto the ''Antlion'' are a pair of [[Sperry Browning]] [[light machine gun]]s mounted in its head.<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | ||
| − | + | Relatively slow despite the use of a [[GM SuperFusion 225]] [[XL engine]], [[XL gyro]], and [[small cockpit]], the ''Antlion'' combined nine and a half tons of [[light ferro-fibrous]] armor with a [[reinforced structure]] for survivability, although a great deal of the ''Antlion''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s defense depended on the [[Bloodhound active probe]] each 'Mech was equipped with.<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | As of [[3145]] no variants of the ''Antlion'' had been introduced to service.<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> | + | As of [[3145]], no variants of the ''Antlion'' had been introduced to service.<ref name="TRO:3145FSp38+"/> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category: Quad BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category: Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category: Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:15, 18 February 2024
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| Antlion | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | StarCorps Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3117[2] |
| Model | LK-3D[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 8,065,625 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Mixed-tech BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | StarFrame Medium reinforced structure[1] |
| Armor | Valiant Ringmail Light Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | GM SuperFusion 225 XL engine[1] |
| Communications System | O/P 3950 COMSET M7[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Martin-Quarry Tarsys XLR 2.7 with Bloodhound active probe[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks[1] |
| Speed | 86[1] km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 878[1][3] |
Description[edit]
The Antlion was an unusual quad BattleMech, purpose-built by StarCorps Industries for the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns from their plant on Crofton to fill a tactical indirect fire support role. The introduction of the Antlion was at least in part a reaction to the proliferation of anti-missile systems, which rendered other indirect fire systems significantly less effective after the mid-thirty-first century.[1]
Outclassed in direct combat by many 'Mechs, the Antlion wasn't designed to fight opponents directly; instead, the Antlion was designed to rain down indirect fire, preferably from cover some distance away. The Bloodhound active probe helped with this mission profile, but StarCorps also installed a remote sensor dispenser in the Antlion's left torso, acting as a force multiplier by allowing an Antlion to seed an area with sensors in anticipation of subsequent fire missions.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Antlion mounts a pair of Clan-tech Mech Mortar/4, one in the left torso and one in the right, both fed by six tons of ammunition secured deep inside the right torso and protected by CASE II. This ample supply of ammunition allows the Antlion to conduct substantial bombardments, if it has the time and opportunity to do so; however, the only other weapons mounted onto the Antlion are a pair of Sperry Browning light machine guns mounted in its head.[1]
Relatively slow despite the use of a GM SuperFusion 225 XL engine, XL gyro, and small cockpit, the Antlion combined nine and a half tons of light ferro-fibrous armor with a reinforced structure for survivability, although a great deal of the Antlion's defense depended on the Bloodhound active probe each 'Mech was equipped with.[1]
Variants[edit]
As of 3145, no variants of the Antlion had been introduced to service.[1]