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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Bowman.jpg |image=Bowman.jpg − |name=''Bowman'' + |name=Bowman |manufacturer=[[Niles Industriplex Epsilon]] |manufacturer=[[Niles Industriplex Epsilon]] − |production year=2973 − |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3857/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model= |model= − |cost=16,970,137 C-bills + |class=Heavy − |Tech Base=Clan − |mech type=BattleMech − |feet=biped |mass=70 |mass=70 − |chassis=[[Type BMH-7 Endo Steel]] + |chassis=Type BMH-7 [[Endo Steel]] − |armor=[[Forged Type HH34 Standard]] with [[CASE]] + |armor=Forged Type HH34 Standard w/ [[CASE]] − |engine=[[Fusion 350]] [[Extralight fusion engine|extralight]] + |engine=Fusion 350 [[Fusion Engine - XL|Extralight]] − |comsys=[[CH4M]] with [[Pattern Iota ECM Suite]] − |T&T=[[Version Omega-IX TTS]] − |heat sinks=14 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |speed=86 |speed=86 |armament= |armament= Line 23:
Line 15: *3x [[ER Medium Laser]]s *3x [[ER Medium Laser]]s *4x [[Anti-Personnel Pod]]s *4x [[Anti-Personnel Pod]]s − |BV (1.0)=1,815<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 125</ref> + |BV (1.0)=1,815 − |BV (2.0)=2,308<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 216</ref> + |BV (2.0)=2,308 }} }} + + ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Bowman''''' first saw production in 2960<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3856/ MUL online date for the ''Bowman'' (Prototype)]''</ref> as [[Clan Hell's Horses]] started a crash program to build defensive [[BattleMech]]s following the fall of [[Tokasha MechWorks]] to [[Clan Ghost Bear]] in [[2921]]. Now a rare sight on the battlefield, the ''Bowman'' began its life as an artillery platform mounting a pair of [[Arrow IV]] artillery systems. However, this configuration never met with success, due mostly to [[Clan]] biases against indirect warfare. Therefore, the ''Bowman'' was modified to its present "standard" configuration in [[2973]]. Still unpopular with Clan warriors, the ''Bowman'' is primarily utilized by Clan Hell's Horses.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 124</ref> + The '''''Bowman''''' first saw production in the mid-2900s as [[Clan Hell's Horses]] started a crash program to build defensive [[BattleMech]]s following the fall of [[Tokasha MechWorks]] to [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. Now a rare sight on the battlefield, the ''Bowman'' began its life as an artillery platform. As [[Clan]] warfare evolved, the design had to be modified to remain relevant. The ''Bowman'' utilizes an [[XL Engine]] to maintain its rapid pace, as well an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure to save weight. An [[ECM Suite]] protects it from some forms of electronic warfare, while twelve and a half tons of armor protect it from weapons fire. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The ''Bowman'' utilizes an [[XL engine]] to maintain its rapid pace, as well an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure to save weight. An [[ECM Suite]] protects it from some forms of electronic warfare, while twelve and a half tons of armor protect it from weapons fire. The primary armament on the ''Bowman'' is a Class 16 [[Arrow IV Artillery]] launcher. Enough ammunition is included to allow for various types to be utilized. Though the original design incorporated two artillery pieces, the modern version accedes to modern demands by utilizing a Type XX "Long Bow" [[LRM-20]], though it has a limited amount of ammunition. Three Series 7Ja [[ER Medium Laser]]s are meant for anti-[[vehicle]] use, while two [[Anti-Personnel Pod]]s on each leg keep conventional [[infantry]] at bay. Fourteen [[double heat sink]]s keep heat levels down for the most part.+ The primary armament on the ''Bowman'' is a Class 16 [[Arrow IV Artillery]] launcher. Enough ammunition is included to allow for various types to be utilized. Though the original design incorporated two artillery pieces, the modern version accedes to modern demands by utilizing an Type XX "Long Bow" [[LRM-20]], though it has a limited amount of ammunition. Three Series 7Ja [[ER Medium Laser]]s are meant for anti-[[vehicle]] use, while two [[Anti-Personnel Pod]]s on each leg keep conventional [[infantry]] at bay. Fourteen [[double heat sink]]s keep heat levels down for the most part. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ''Bowman'' 2 : This variant abandons any hope of the ''Bowman'' being an ArtilleryMech. The remaining artillery is replaced with a second [[LRM-20]] launcher, three additional tons of ammunition, and an [[ER Large Laser]]. More heat sinks are added to keep the heat in check. BV (1.0) = 2,262<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,567<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 217</ref>+ ''Bowman'' 2 - This variant abandons any hope of the ''Bowman'' being an artillery 'Mech. The remaining artillery is replaced with a second [[LRM-20]] launcher, three additional tons of ammunition, an [[ER Large Laser]]. More heat sinks are added to keep the added heat in check. − *; ''Bowman'' 3 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]], this variant of the ''Bowman'' replaces the Arrow IV with a [[HAG/20]] supplied with three tons of ammunition. The LRM system has been replaced with an [[ATM-9]] and three tons of ammo. The ER Medium Lasers in the left arm are joined by another in the right torso, while the A-Pods have been replaced by a pair of [[B-Pod]]s. The ''Bowman 3'' carries an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] to enhance its weapon fire and uses [[ferro-fibrous armor]] for increased protection. BV(2.0)=2,770<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 218</ref>+ ==References== − + *[[Record Sheets: 3067]] − *; ''Bowman'' 4 : This is the original ''Bowman'' configuration introduced in [[2923]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5691/ MUL online entry for {{PAGENAME}}]''</ref>, carrying a pair of [[Arrow IV]] missile artillery systems. Its only other defense are a pair of [[A-Pod]]s in each leg. BV(2.0)=1,854<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 219</ref> + *[[Technical Readout: 3067]] − − == Design Quirks == − The ''Bowman'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Bowman.</ref> − *[[Fast Reload|Fast Reload (Arrow IV)]] − *[[Stable]] − *[[Bad Reputation|Bad Reputation (Clan)]] − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Bogenschütze'''''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Bowman.jpg|Original ''Bowman'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' − </gallery> − ==References== − <references /> − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Clan Goliath Scorpion BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] + [[Category:70 ton BattleMechs]] + [[Category:1501-2000 BV BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]] − [[Category:German renamed units]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
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| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Type BMH-7 [[Endo Steel]] |
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| − | |engine= | + | |engine=Fusion 350 [[Fusion Engine - XL|Extralight]] |
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|speed=86 | |speed=86 | ||
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*3x [[ER Medium Laser]]s | *3x [[ER Medium Laser]]s | ||
*4x [[Anti-Personnel Pod]]s | *4x [[Anti-Personnel Pod]]s | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Bowman''''' first saw production in | + | The '''''Bowman''''' first saw production in the mid-2900s as [[Clan Hell's Horses]] started a crash program to build defensive [[BattleMech]]s following the fall of [[Tokasha MechWorks]] to [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. Now a rare sight on the battlefield, the ''Bowman'' began its life as an artillery platform. As [[Clan]] warfare evolved, the design had to be modified to remain relevant. The ''Bowman'' utilizes an [[XL Engine]] to maintain its rapid pace, as well an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure to save weight. An [[ECM Suite]] protects it from some forms of electronic warfare, while twelve and a half tons of armor protect it from weapons fire. |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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