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|name=Crossbow | |name=Crossbow | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[Arcturan Arms]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Arcturan Arms]]/[[MacEnroe Motors]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 278-279, "Crossbow Profile"</ref> |
|production year=2468 | |production year=2468 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref name= | + | |year reference=<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11, "BattleMech Tech Timeline"</ref> |
|model=CRS-6B | |model=CRS-6B | ||
|class=Heavy | |class=Heavy | ||
| − | |cost= 5, | + | |cost= 5,174,400 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/733/crossbow-crs-6b/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]] | + | |Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
| − | |mass=60 | + | |mass=60<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
| − | |chassis=Arc Walker 6X-B | + | |chassis=[[Arc Walker 6X-B]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
| − | |armor=Diamond Skin Beta Series | + | |armor=[[Diamond Skin Beta Series]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
| − | |engine=AA Etema 300 | + | |engine=[[AA Etema 300]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
| − | |comsys=[[Arc-Signal 1100]] | + | |comsys=[[Arc-Signal 1100]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
| − | |T&T=[[Arc Walker T&T Prime]] | + | |T&T=[[Arc Walker T&T Prime]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
| − | |heat sinks=10 | + | |heat sinks=10<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
| − | |speed=86 | + | |speed=86<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | + | 2x [[LRM-10]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><br> | |
| − | + | 1x [[PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><br> | |
| − | + | 2x [[Medium Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> | |
| − | |BV (1.0)=?? | + | |BV (1.0)=??? |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,210<ref name= | + | |BV (2.0)=1,210<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 195</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | The predecessor to [[Clan Steel Viper]]'s ''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' [[OmniMech]], the original '''''Crossbow''''' first saw battlefield action for the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in [[2468]]. The production model, the 6B, came a few years later. The heavy 'Mech was the first produced by [[Arcturan Arms]] and the third homegrown [[BattleMech]] produced in the Commonwealth. Arcuran Arms fell on hard times when the capital was relocated from [[Arcturus]] to [[Tharkad]], forcing them to shut down the factory in [[2490]] after producing only a few hundred ''Crossbow''s. [[MacEnroe Motors]] bought out the financially troubled company in [[2541]], which shut down ''Crossbow'' production in [[Production Ceased::2550]] | + | The predecessor to [[Clan Steel Viper]]'s ''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' [[OmniMech]], the original '''''Crossbow''''' first saw battlefield action for the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in [[2468]]. The production model, the 6B, came a few years later. The heavy 'Mech was the first produced by [[Arcturan Arms]] and the third homegrown [[BattleMech]] produced in the Commonwealth. Arcuran Arms fell on hard times when the capital was relocated from [[Arcturus]] to [[Tharkad]], forcing them to shut down the factory in [[2490]] after producing only a few hundred ''Crossbow''s. [[MacEnroe Motors]] bought out the financially troubled company in [[2541]], which shut down ''Crossbow'' production in [[Production Ceased::2550]]<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>. |
| − | The 60-ton 'Mech is speedy for its era, capable of 86 km/h. This came at the expense of armor, however, as the ''Crossbow'' is only protected by eight tons of armor.<ref name= | + | The 60-ton 'Mech is speedy for its era, capable of 86 km/h. This came at the expense of armor, however, as the ''Crossbow'' is only protected by eight tons of armor.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
| − | ==Weapons and Equipment== | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | A fire support 'Mech, the ''Crossbow'' carries a pair of CDC Double-Five [[LRM-10]]s. A pair of Rassal Blue-Beam [[Medium Laser]]s back them up at close range. The four weapons are all mounted in the arms, which were envisaged as easily-repairable turrets as much as arms. It is this configuration that seems to have been the inspiration for the Clan OmniMech. The ''Crossbow''’s only torso-mounted weapon is an A-4 “Lightning” Series [[PPC]]. The lack of any additional [[heat sink]]s leaves the PPC as a medium-range weapon or an alternative when the ''Crossbow'' runs out of missiles.<ref name= | + | A fire support 'Mech, the ''Crossbow'' carries a pair of CDC Double-Five [[LRM-10]]s. A pair of Rassal Blue-Beam [[Medium Laser]]s back them up at close range. The four weapons are all mounted in the arms, which were envisaged as easily-repairable turrets as much as arms. It is this configuration that seems to have been the inspiration for the Clan OmniMech. The ''Crossbow''’s only torso-mounted weapon is an A-4 “Lightning” Series [[PPC]]. The lack of any additional [[heat sink]]s leaves the PPC as a medium-range weapon or an alternative when the ''Crossbow'' runs out of missiles.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| − | *;CRS-X : The prototype used less sophisticated components, forcing the downgrade of many weapon systems. Each arm carried a pair of [[LRM-5]] launchers and a Medium Laser, while a single Large Laser mounted in the torso provided additional long range firepower. The [[Primitive Engine]] drove this version of the ''Crossbow'' at a top speed of 64km/h. The bulk of the engine, [[Primitive Cockpit|cockpit]], and [[Primitive Armor|armor]] required engineers to devote more tonnage to armor. This would be overcome in later versions of the ''Crossbow''.<ref name= | + | *;CRS-X : The prototype used less sophisticated components, forcing the downgrade of many weapon systems. Each arm carried a pair of [[LRM-5]] launchers and a Medium Laser, while a single Large Laser mounted in the torso provided additional long range firepower. The [[Primitive Engine]] drove this version of the ''Crossbow'' at a top speed of 64km/h. The bulk of the engine, [[Primitive Cockpit|cockpit]], and [[Primitive Armor|armor]] required engineers to devote more tonnage to armor. This would be overcome in later versions of the ''Crossbow''<ref name="XTRO:PV2p6">''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', p. 6, "CRS-X Crossbow"</ref>. BV (2.0)=969<ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5583/crossbow-crs-x/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-X variant]''</ref> |
| − | *;CRS-6C : This variant, meant for close-quarters action, removed the missile launchers and one laser in favor of an [[Autocannon/10]], though it had a limited ammunition supply | + | *;CRS-6C : This variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::2481]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, meant for close-quarters action, removed the missile launchers and one laser in favor of an [[Autocannon/10]], though it had a limited ammunition supply<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>. BV (2.0) = 1,204<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 259</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 196</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/734/crossbow-crs-6c/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-6C variant]''</ref> |
| − | *;CRS-9A : A variant dating to the [[Reintroduction Year::3071|3070s]]<ref | + | *;CRS-9A : A variant dating to the [[Reintroduction Year::3071|3070s]]<ref name="MUL4"/>, the 9A upgrades the ''Crossbow'' by removing all the weapons. In their places are two [[Streak SRM-6]]s and a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. An [[ER Large Laser]] provides long-range firepower for this close-range brawler. The heat dissipation system is upgraded with [[double heat sink]]s, giving it adequate capabilities. The use of the remaining tonnage and [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor allowed the designers to substantially upgrade the armor protection<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/>. BV (2.0) = 1,583<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 260</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 197</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/735/crossbow-crs-9a/ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-9A variant]''</ref> |
| − | ==Related OmniMechs== | + | == Related OmniMechs == |
| − | *''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' - The self-contained, arm-mounted LRMs of the ''Crossbow'' BattleMech "likely inspired" the Clan ''Crossbow'' OmniMech.<ref | + | *''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' - The self-contained, arm-mounted LRMs of the ''Crossbow'' BattleMech "likely inspired" the Clan ''Crossbow'' OmniMech.<ref name="TRO:3075p278+"/> |
| − | ==Design Quirks== | + | == Design Quirks == |
| − | The ''CRS-X Crossbow'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO/> | + | The ''CRS-X Crossbow'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="XTRO:PV2p6"/> |
* [[Prototype]] | * [[Prototype]] | ||
* [[Poor Targeting|Poor Targeting/Long Range]] | * [[Poor Targeting|Poor Targeting/Long Range]] | ||
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* [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2490]] | * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2490]] | ||
| − | ==Gallery== | + | == Gallery == |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:CRS-X Crossbow.JPG|CRS-X ''Crossbow'' | Image:CRS-X Crossbow.JPG|CRS-X ''Crossbow'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' | + | * ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' |
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
| − | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]] |
| − | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]] |
| − | [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]] |
| − | [[Category:Primitive BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Primitive BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]] |
| − | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs|Crossbow (BattleMech)]] |
Revision as of 07:52, 17 June 2016
- This article is about the (regular) BattleMech. For the later OmniMech design and other uses, see Crossbow (OmniMech) and Crossbow (disambiguation).
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| Crossbow | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Arcturan Arms/MacEnroe Motors[1] |
| Production Year | 2468[1][2] |
| Model | CRS-6B |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 5,174,400 C-bills[3] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere[1] |
| Mass | 60[1] tons[[Category:60[1] ton BattleMechs]] |
| Chassis | Arc Walker 6X-B[1] |
| Armor | Diamond Skin Beta Series[1] |
| Engine | AA Etema 300[1] |
| Communications System | Arc-Signal 1100[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Arc Walker T&T Prime[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10[1] |
| Speed | 86[1] km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 1,210[1][3][4] |
Contents
Description
The predecessor to Clan Steel Viper's Crossbow OmniMech, the original Crossbow first saw battlefield action for the Lyran Commonwealth in 2468. The production model, the 6B, came a few years later. The heavy 'Mech was the first produced by Arcturan Arms and the third homegrown BattleMech produced in the Commonwealth. Arcuran Arms fell on hard times when the capital was relocated from Arcturus to Tharkad, forcing them to shut down the factory in 2490 after producing only a few hundred Crossbows. MacEnroe Motors bought out the financially troubled company in 2541, which shut down Crossbow production in 2550[1].
The 60-ton 'Mech is speedy for its era, capable of 86 km/h. This came at the expense of armor, however, as the Crossbow is only protected by eight tons of armor.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
A fire support 'Mech, the Crossbow carries a pair of CDC Double-Five LRM-10s. A pair of Rassal Blue-Beam Medium Lasers back them up at close range. The four weapons are all mounted in the arms, which were envisaged as easily-repairable turrets as much as arms. It is this configuration that seems to have been the inspiration for the Clan OmniMech. The Crossbow’s only torso-mounted weapon is an A-4 “Lightning” Series PPC. The lack of any additional heat sinks leaves the PPC as a medium-range weapon or an alternative when the Crossbow runs out of missiles.[1]
Variants
- CRS-X
- The prototype used less sophisticated components, forcing the downgrade of many weapon systems. Each arm carried a pair of LRM-5 launchers and a Medium Laser, while a single Large Laser mounted in the torso provided additional long range firepower. The Primitive Engine drove this version of the Crossbow at a top speed of 64km/h. The bulk of the engine, cockpit, and armor required engineers to devote more tonnage to armor. This would be overcome in later versions of the Crossbow[5]. BV (2.0)=969[6]
- CRS-9A
- A variant dating to the 3070s[10], the 9A upgrades the Crossbow by removing all the weapons. In their places are two Streak SRM-6s and a pair of ER Medium Lasers. An ER Large Laser provides long-range firepower for this close-range brawler. The heat dissipation system is upgraded with double heat sinks, giving it adequate capabilities. The use of the remaining tonnage and Ferro-Fibrous armor allowed the designers to substantially upgrade the armor protection[1]. BV (2.0) = 1,583[11][12][10]
Related OmniMechs
- Crossbow - The self-contained, arm-mounted LRMs of the Crossbow BattleMech "likely inspired" the Clan Crossbow OmniMech.[1]
Design Quirks
The CRS-X Crossbow variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[5]
Gallery
CRS-X Crossbow
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 278-279, "Crossbow Profile"
- ↑ Era Digest: Age of War, p. 11, "BattleMech Tech Timeline"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 MUL online entry for the Crossbow (BattleMech)
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 195
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2, p. 6, "CRS-X Crossbow"
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-X variant
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-6C variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 259
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 196
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 MUL online entry for the Crossbow CRS-9A variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 260
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 197