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| − | Fire Scorpion 2 - The ''Fire Scorpion'' 2 removes the weaponry of the base chassis and replaces it with a massive [[Ultra Autocannon/20]], two [[LRM-10]]s, and five [[Machine Gun]]s. This variants continues to excel in urban combat, especially against conventional [[infantry]] thanks to its anti-personnel Machine Guns. The inclusion of an [[Active Probe]] helps the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] locate hidden enemies. As with the base variant, ample ammunition ensures that the ''Fire Scorpion'' 2 rarely has to withdraw from a battlefield because of reduced ammo stores. | + | Fire Scorpion 2 - The ''Fire Scorpion'' 2 removes the weaponry of the base chassis and replaces it with a massive [[Ultra Autocannon/20]], two [[LRM-10]]s, and five [[Machine Gun]]s. This variants continues to excel in urban combat, especially against conventional [[infantry]] thanks to its anti-personnel Machine Guns. The inclusion of an [[Active Probe]] helps the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] locate hidden enemies. As with the base variant, ample ammunition ensures that the ''Fire Scorpion'' 2 rarely has to withdraw from a battlefield because of reduced ammo stores. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,749 |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *[[Record Sheets: 3060]] | + | <references /> |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3060]] | + | |
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
Revision as of 15:42, 29 March 2010
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| Fire Scorpion | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Roche QuadPlex Alpha |
| Model | FESN |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 5,771,150 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 65 tons |
| Chassis | Coriolis Class VI Endo Steel QuadFrame |
| Armor | Forging SA722 with CASE |
| Engine | Fusion 260 Standard |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,379 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,546 |
Description
The Fire Scorpion is a quadrupedal BattleMech designed by Clan Goliath Scorpion scientists to be a totem 'Mech. It is visually similar to a scorpion, complete with a "tail" rising up from the rear of the BattleMech. Those same scientists apparently believed in a quantity over quality approach, as the Fire Scorpion is cheap and primarily fielded by second-line forces that defend cities. The limited flexibility of the design is partly its slow speed, partly its lack of maneuvering-enhancing jump jets, and partly its ammunition-dependent weaponry. To counter these flaws, the Fire Scorpion makes use of a staggering fourteen tons of armor and almost a tenth of its mass in ammunition. Ten single heat sinks keep costs low and heat down.
Armament
As a quad design, the Fire Scorpion lacks the amount of internal space that bipedal designs have, so its creators opted for two heavy guns; a Type KOV LB 10-X Autocannon and an Irrlicht Gamma Series Ultra Autocannon/10. Each of these is fed by three tons of ammunition, giving the quad enough shots to finish most Trials. To defend against unarmored infantry, the Fire Scorpion carries an Anti-Personnel Pod in each leg.
Variants
Fire Scorpion 2 - The Fire Scorpion 2 removes the weaponry of the base chassis and replaces it with a massive Ultra Autocannon/20, two LRM-10s, and five Machine Guns. This variants continues to excel in urban combat, especially against conventional infantry thanks to its anti-personnel Machine Guns. The inclusion of an Active Probe helps the MechWarrior locate hidden enemies. As with the base variant, ample ammunition ensures that the Fire Scorpion 2 rarely has to withdraw from a battlefield because of reduced ammo stores. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,749
References