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|class= Heavy<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | |class= Heavy<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
| − | |Tech Base= | + | |Tech Base= Inner Sphere |
| − | |mass= 70 | + | |mech type= BattleMech |
| − | |chassis= [[StarFrame Heavy | + | |mass= 70 |
| + | |feet= biped | ||
| + | |chassis= [[StarFrame Heavy Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | ||
|armor= [[ArcShield VII Mk. 5]] with [[CASE II]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | |armor= [[ArcShield VII Mk. 5]] with [[CASE II]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | ||
|engine= [[VOX 280 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | |engine= [[VOX 280 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | ||
|speed= 64<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | |speed= 64<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | ||
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets= |
|comsys= [[Telestar Model XTD-67A1]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | |comsys= [[Telestar Model XTD-67A1]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | ||
|T&T= [[Starlight Seeker LX-4X]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | |T&T= [[Starlight Seeker LX-4X]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | ||
|heat sinks= 10 [[Double Heat Sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | |heat sinks= 10 [[Double Heat Sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | ||
| − | |armament= 1x [[Gauss | + | |armament= <span></span> |
| + | * 1x [[Gauss rifle]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[Silver Bullet Gauss rifle]] | ||
| + | * 3x [[ER Medium Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> | ||
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
|BV (2.0)= 1,799<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 256</ref> | |BV (2.0)= 1,799<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 256</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Manufactured on [[Emris IV]] by [[StarCorps Industries]], the '''''Carronade''''' was designed to fill roles normally taken by two | + | Manufactured on [[Emris IV]] by [[StarCorps Industries]], the '''''Carronade''''' was designed to fill roles normally taken by two separate [['Mech]]s within the same lance - punching holes in the armor of enemy units, and then exploiting those holes with waves of small munitions. The ''Carronade'' was successful enough in military actions performed by the [[Federation of Oriente]] in [[3110]] to both attract the interest of mercenary units and to see action in the [[Solaris VII]] arenas. The considerable success of the Oriente ''Carronades'' in action against the [[Republic of the Sphere]], however, caused [[RAF]] units to make downing ''Carronades'' a priority.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> |
| − | Powered by a VOX 280 [[ | + | Powered by a VOX 280 [[extralight fusion engine]], the ''Carronade'' could reach speeds of 64 km/h on the battlefield, although it lacked [[Jump Jet]]s. The ''Carronade'' was protected by thirteen and a half tons of ArcShield VII Mk.5 [[standard armor]], while CASE II installed in the ''Carronade'' protected the 'Mech and its [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] if either of the main weapons was damaged.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | As secondary weapons, the ''Carronade'' mounted a Diverse Optics Sunfire [[Extended-Range Medium Laser]] in the head and each side torso. The primary weapons of the ''Carronade'' were the two Gauss | + | As secondary weapons, the ''Carronade'' mounted a [[Diverse Optics Sunfire]] [[Extended-Range Medium Laser]] in the head and each side torso. The primary weapons of the ''Carronade'' were the two [[Gauss rifle]]s it mounted. However, the arrangement was somewhat unusual. An [[Oriente MagCoil Model M]] Gauss rifle was mounted in the right arm and was used to strip large chunks of armor off individual locations on target units. The [[Oriente MagCoil Model K]] [[Silver Bullet Gauss rifle]] mounted in the left arm then exploited those holes. Each Gauss rifle was supplied with two tons of ammunition stored in the corresponding torso location.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp34+"/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category: Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:00, 20 February 2024
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| Carronade | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | StarCorps Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3102[2] |
| Model | CRN-7M[1] |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | StarFrame Heavy Endo Steel[1] |
| Armor | ArcShield VII Mk. 5 with CASE II[1] |
| Engine | VOX 280 XL[1] |
| Communications System | Telestar Model XTD-67A1[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Starlight Seeker LX-4X[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks[1] |
| Speed | 64[1] km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,799[1][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Manufactured on Emris IV by StarCorps Industries, the Carronade was designed to fill roles normally taken by two separate 'Mechs within the same lance - punching holes in the armor of enemy units, and then exploiting those holes with waves of small munitions. The Carronade was successful enough in military actions performed by the Federation of Oriente in 3110 to both attract the interest of mercenary units and to see action in the Solaris VII arenas. The considerable success of the Oriente Carronades in action against the Republic of the Sphere, however, caused RAF units to make downing Carronades a priority.[1]
Powered by a VOX 280 extralight fusion engine, the Carronade could reach speeds of 64 km/h on the battlefield, although it lacked Jump Jets. The Carronade was protected by thirteen and a half tons of ArcShield VII Mk.5 standard armor, while CASE II installed in the Carronade protected the 'Mech and its MechWarrior if either of the main weapons was damaged.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
As secondary weapons, the Carronade mounted a Diverse Optics Sunfire Extended-Range Medium Laser in the head and each side torso. The primary weapons of the Carronade were the two Gauss rifles it mounted. However, the arrangement was somewhat unusual. An Oriente MagCoil Model M Gauss rifle was mounted in the right arm and was used to strip large chunks of armor off individual locations on target units. The Oriente MagCoil Model K Silver Bullet Gauss rifle mounted in the left arm then exploited those holes. Each Gauss rifle was supplied with two tons of ammunition stored in the corresponding torso location.[1]
Variants[edit]
As of 3145 no variants of the Carronade had been introduced to service.[1]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Carronade was subject to the following Design Quirk:[1]