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{{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- | + | |cost = 4,423,750 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | |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 = 300 [[XL engine]] |
| − | |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 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| − | |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 [[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. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Designed around short-range weaponry, the lightning-fast ''Icestorm'' can quickly close and use its Series 2f [[ER | + | 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. |
==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 [[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> |
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| + | ==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 | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Eissturm'''''. |
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Icestorm.gif|Original ''Icestorm'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==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]]'' |
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs|Icestorm]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Icestorm]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:08, 11 March 2024
- This article is about the 25-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Ice Storm.
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| Icestorm | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hector MechWorks Facility Beta |
| Production Year | 2830[1] |
| Model | ISM |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 4,423,750 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Hellion Light V3 |
| Armor | Compound Alpha Standard |
| Engine | 300 XL engine |
| Communications System | Build 1685 Tacticom |
| Targeting Tracking System | Series VI Integrated TTS |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Speed | 190 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 619[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 728[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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 sinks. The Icestorm still sees use in the majority of Hellion Galaxies, though Clan Wolf also maintains a fair number in their garrison Clusters.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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 TAG can call down.
Variants[edit]
- Icestorm 2
- The Jihad variant of this ancient Clan design features some 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 lasers, 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[4]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Icestorm has the following Design Quirks:[5]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Eissturm.
Gallery[edit]
Original Icestorm from TRO:3060