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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the 25-ton BattleMech|other uses|Ice Storm}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = icestorm.gif + |image=icestorm.gif − |name = ''Icestorm'' + |name=Icestorm − |manufacturer = [[Hector MechWorks Facility Beta]] + |manufacturer=[[Hector MechWorks Facility Beta]] − |model = ISM + |model= ISM − |production year = 2830 + |production year=2830 − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1602/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1602/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |cost = 4,423,750 [[C-bill]]s + |cost= 4,423,750 C-bills − |Tech Base = Clan + |Tech Base=Clan − |mech type = BattleMech + |mech type=BattleMech − |mass = 25 + |mass=25 − |chassis = [[Hellion Light V3]] + |chassis=Hellion Light V3 − |armor = [[Compound Alpha Standard]] + |armor=Compound Alpha Standard − |engine = 300 [[XL engine]] + |engine=300 [[XL Engine|XL]] − |comsys = [[Build 1685 Tacticom]] + |comsys=[[Build 1685 Tacticom]] − |T&T = [[Series VI Integrated TTS]] + |T&T=[[Series VI Integrated TTS]] − |heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] + |heat sinks=10 − |speed = 190 + |speed=190 − |armament = + |armament= − * 1x [[ER medium laser]] + *1x [[ER Medium Laser]] − * 1x [[SRM-2]] + *1x [[SRM-2]] − * 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] + *1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] − |BV (1.0) = 619<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 115</ref> + |BV (1.0)=619<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 115</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 728<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 204</ref> + |BV (2.0)=728<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 204</ref> − }} + }} ==Description== ==Description== − Created in the late [[twenty-ninth century]], the '''''Icestorm''''' is an incredibly fast [[BattleMech]] that is used as a scout and a spotter. It is based on the ''[[Cameroon]]'', a [[Star League]] design that was modified by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] [[Khan]] [[Stephan Cage]]. Its speed is its defense, not its paltry three and a half tons of standard armor, and its meager weapons do not tax the ten single [[heat sink]]s. The ''Icestorm'' still sees use in the majority of Hellion [[Galaxy|Galaxies]], though [[Clan Wolf]] also maintains a fair number in their garrison Clusters. + Created in the late 29th century, the '''''Icestorm''''' is an incredibly fast [[BattleMech]] that is used as a scout and a spotter. It is based off of the ''[[Cameroon]]'', a [[Star League]] design that was modified by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] [[Khan]] [[Stephan Cage]]. Its speed is its defense, not its paltry three and a half tons of standard armor, and its meager weapons do not tax the ten single [[heat sink]]s. The ''Icestorm'' still sees use in the majority of Hellion [[Galaxy|Galaxies]], though [[Clan Wolf]] also maintains a fair number in their garrison Clusters. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − Designed around short-range weaponry, the lightning-fast ''Icestorm'' can quickly close and use its [[Series 2f]] [[ER medium laser]] and [[Pattern Alpha]] [[SRM-2]]. While this may seem a meager offense, even the heaviest of units must respect the firepower that its [[Target Acquisition Gear#Hellion Class Homing TAG|Hellion Class Homing]] [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] can call down. + Designed around short-range weaponry, the lightning-fast ''Icestorm'' can quickly close and use its Series 2f [[ER Medium Laser]] and Pattern Alpha [[SRM-2]]. While this may seem a meager offense, even the heaviest of units must respect the firepower that its Hellion Class Homing [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] could call down. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ''Icestorm'' 2 : The [[Jihad]] variant of this ancient Clan design features some [[Technology Rating|advanced tech]] equipment in its redesign. The 'Mech's standard [[heat sinks]] and [[standard armor]] have been exchanged for [[double heat sinks]] and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. The 'Mech's main weaponry consists of a pair of [[heavy medium laser]]s, one mounted in the right arm and the other in the right torso, with secondary weaponry consisting of a single [[ER flamer]], mounted in the head. The 'Mech has been equipped with a Clan [[light TAG]] device to assist in the spotting role for artillery and missile fire support missions. BV (2.0) = 868<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 205: "Ice Storm's Jihad era variant"</ref> + *;''Icestorm '' 2 : The [[Jihad]] variant of this ancient Clan design features some [[Technology Rating|advanced tech]] equipment in its redesign. The 'Mech's standard Fusion Engine & standard armor have been exchanged for an [[XL Fusion Engine|XL Model]] & [[Ferro-Fibrous|Ferro-Fibrous armor]]. The 'Mech's main weaponry consists of a pair of [[Heavy Medium Lasers]] mounted in the right arm and right torso. Its only secondary weapon is an advanced tech [[ER Flamer]], which is mounted in the head. The 'Mech has been equipped with a [[Light TAG|Clan Light TAG]] device to assist in the spotting role for artillery & missile fire support missions. BV (2.0) = 868<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 205, "Ice Storm's Jihad era variant".</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Icestorm'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Icestorm Entry</ref> − * [[Improved Sensors]] − * [[Rugged|Rugged(1)]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Eissturm'''''.+ In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Eissturm'''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Icestorm.gif|Original ''Icestorm'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 52:
Line 41: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs|Icestorm]] [[Category:BattleMechs|Icestorm]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = icestorm.gif | + | |image=icestorm.gif |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Icestorm |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Hector MechWorks Facility Beta]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Hector MechWorks Facility Beta]] |
| − | |model = ISM | + | |model= ISM |
| − | |production year = 2830 | + | |production year=2830 |
| − | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1602/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1602/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |cost = 4,423,750 | + | |cost= 4,423,750 C-bills |
| − | |Tech Base = Clan | + | |Tech Base=Clan |
| − | |mech type = BattleMech | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| − | |mass = 25 | + | |mass=25 |
| − | |chassis = | + | |chassis=Hellion Light V3 |
| − | |armor = | + | |armor=Compound Alpha Standard |
| − | |engine = 300 [[XL | + | |engine=300 [[XL Engine|XL]] |
| − | |comsys = [[Build 1685 Tacticom]] | + | |comsys=[[Build 1685 Tacticom]] |
| − | |T&T = [[Series VI Integrated TTS]] | + | |T&T=[[Series VI Integrated TTS]] |
| − | |heat sinks = 10 | + | |heat sinks=10 |
| − | |speed = 190 | + | |speed=190 |
| − | |armament = | + | |armament= |
| − | * 1x [[ER | + | *1x [[ER Medium Laser]] |
| − | * 1x [[SRM-2]] | + | *1x [[SRM-2]] |
| − | * 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] | + | *1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 619<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 115</ref> | + | |BV (1.0)=619<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 115</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0) = 728<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 204</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=728<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 204</ref> |
| − | }} | + | }} |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Created in the late | + | Created in the late 29th century, the '''''Icestorm''''' is an incredibly fast [[BattleMech]] that is used as a scout and a spotter. It is based off of the ''[[Cameroon]]'', a [[Star League]] design that was modified by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] [[Khan]] [[Stephan Cage]]. Its speed is its defense, not its paltry three and a half tons of standard armor, and its meager weapons do not tax the ten single [[heat sink]]s. The ''Icestorm'' still sees use in the majority of Hellion [[Galaxy|Galaxies]], though [[Clan Wolf]] also maintains a fair number in their garrison Clusters. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Designed around short-range weaponry, the lightning-fast ''Icestorm'' can quickly close and use its | + | Designed around short-range weaponry, the lightning-fast ''Icestorm'' can quickly close and use its Series 2f [[ER Medium Laser]] and Pattern Alpha [[SRM-2]]. While this may seem a meager offense, even the heaviest of units must respect the firepower that its Hellion Class Homing [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] could call down. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; ''Icestorm'' 2 : The [[Jihad]] variant of this ancient Clan design features some [[Technology Rating|advanced tech]] equipment in its redesign. The 'Mech's standard | + | *;''Icestorm '' 2 : The [[Jihad]] variant of this ancient Clan design features some [[Technology Rating|advanced tech]] equipment in its redesign. The 'Mech's standard Fusion Engine & standard armor have been exchanged for an [[XL Fusion Engine|XL Model]] & [[Ferro-Fibrous|Ferro-Fibrous armor]]. The 'Mech's main weaponry consists of a pair of [[Heavy Medium Lasers]] mounted in the right arm and right torso. Its only secondary weapon is an advanced tech [[ER Flamer]], which is mounted in the head. The 'Mech has been equipped with a [[Light TAG|Clan Light TAG]] device to assist in the spotting role for artillery & missile fire support missions. BV (2.0) = 868<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 205, "Ice Storm's Jihad era variant".</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Icestorm]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Icestorm]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||