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Line 2: | image = [[File:Meteor.jpg|200px]] | image = [[File:Meteor.jpg|200px]] | Name = Meteor Heavy Strike Fighter | Name = Meteor Heavy Strike Fighter − | Manufacturer = [[Jalastar Aerospace]]; <br> [[Wingman Enterprises Limited]]<ref name=TROP-162>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 162</ref> + | Manufacturer = [[Jalastar Aerospace]] <br> [[Wingman Enterprises Limited]] <ref name=TROP-162>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 162</ref> − | Use = + | Use = ??? | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | Cost = 1,499,461 | Cost = 1,499,461 | Introduced = [[2665]]<ref name=MUL>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1446/heavy-strike-fighter-meteor MUL online date for {{PAGENAME}}]</ref> | Introduced = [[2665]]<ref name=MUL>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1446/heavy-strike-fighter-meteor MUL online date for {{PAGENAME}}]</ref> | Mass = 45 tons | Mass = 45 tons − | Engine (Type) = [[GM 225 Atmo-Fusion|GM 225]] [[Fusion engine|Atmo-fusion]] + | Engine (Type) = [[GM]] 225 [[Fusion Engine|Atmo-Fusion]] | comsys = [[O/P R Janxiir]] | comsys = [[O/P R Janxiir]] | T&T = [[TargiTrak 700]] | T&T = [[TargiTrak 700]] − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] + | heat sinks = 10 | Fuel = 480 - 3 tons | Fuel = 480 - 3 tons − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = 1x [[Autocannon/10]] <br> 2x [[SRM-4]]s − * 1x [[Autocannon/10]]+ | Armor = StarGuard II − * 2x [[SRM-4]] − | Armor = [[StarGuard II]] | Crew = 1 | Crew = 1 − | BV (1.0) = + | BV (1.0) = ??? − | BV (2.0) = 451<ref name=TRO3039-182>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 182–183: "Meteor Heavy Strike Fighter Profile"</ref> or<br>405<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 212</ref><br>381 or<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 290</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 451<ref name=TRO3039-182>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 182-183, "Meteor Heavy Strike Fighter Profile"</ref><br>405<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 212</ref><br>381<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 290</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The [[Federated Suns]]-designed '''Meteor, ''' also called the '''Heavy Strike Fighter,''' is the standard against which all heavy [[conventional fighter]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]] are judged. + The [[Federated Suns]] designed '''Meteor''' Heavy Strike Fighter is the standard against which all heavy [[Conventional Fighter]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]] are judged. − Seeking to claim a slice of the same military niche of for-export conventional fighters as [[Andurien AeroTech]]'s [[Angel]] and [[Imstar Aerospace]]'s [[Defender (Conventional Fighter)|Defender]], rather than aggressive sales tactics Federated Suns-based [[Jalastar Aerospace]] of [[Panpour]] chose to focus almost entirely on planetary militias in the [[Terran Hegemony]]. Third-party sales during the [[Star League era]], and examples captured as the Hegemony was sliced up after the League's collapse, made the Meteor the template for all heavy strike fighters across the human inhabited space.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> + Seeking to claim a slice of the same military niche of for-export conventional fighters as [[Andurien Aerotech]]'s [[Angel]] and [[Imstar Aerospace]]'s [[Defender (Conventional Fighter)|Defender]], rather than aggressive sales tactics Federated Suns based [[Jalastar Aerospace]] of [[Panpour]] chose to focus almost entirely on planetary militias in the [[Terran Hegemony]]. Third-party sales during the [[Star League era]] and examples captured as the Hegemony was sliced up after the League's collapse made the Meteor the template for all heavy strike fighters across the human inhabited space.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> − While more expensive than [[turbine engine]]-powered designs, the wealthy and technologically advanced Terran Hegemony buyers welcomed Jalastar's choice of a GM 225 Atmo-[[fusion engine]] to power the Meteor, which gave the fighter both a respectable airspeed, heavy weapons loadout and two and half tons of armor. Three tons of fuel gave the design good endurance for its role.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> + While more expensive than [[Turbine Engine]] powered designs, the wealthy and technologically advanced Terran Hegemony buyers welcomed Jalastar's choice of a GM 225 Atmo-[[Fusion Engine]] to power the Meteor, which gave the fighter both a respectable airspeed, heavy weapons load-out and two and half tons of armor. Three tons of fuel gave the design good endurance for its role. <ref name=TRO3039-182/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The Meteor's primary weapon is a single nose-mounted [[Mydron Model B]] [[Autocannon/10]] supplied with two tons of ammo, providing sustained medium range firepower. Backing this up are two wing-mounted [[Holly]] [[SRM-4]] with two tons of ammo, ideal for ground attack.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> + The Meteor's primary weapon is a single nose-mounted [[Mydron Model B]] [[Autocannon/10]] supplied with two tons of ammo, providing sustained medium range firepower. Backing this up are two wing-mounted [[Holly]] [[SRM-4]] with two tons of ammo, ideal for ground attack. <ref name=TRO3039-182/> ==Cargo== ==Cargo== − Often billed as a fighter-bomber, the Meteor frequently flew into combat with its nine [[External Stores Hardpoint|external hardpoints]] laden with enough ordnance to threaten even the toughest foes.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> + Often billed as a bomber-fighter, the Meteor frequently flew into combat with its nine [[External Stores Hardpoint|external hardpoints]] laden with enough ordance to threaten even the toughest foes.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Inseki : Japanese for meteorite, the Inseki is a carbon-copy of the Meteor produced by [[House Kurita]] and introduced in [[2683]].<ref name=TRO3039-182/><ref name=MUL/> BV (2.0) = 381<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 288</ref> + *;Inseki : Japanese for Meteorite, the Inseki is a carbon-copy of the Meteor produced by [[House Kurita]] and introduced in [[2683]].<ref name=TRO3039-182/><ref name=MUL/> BV (2.0)= 381<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 288</ref> − *; Inseki II : An aftermarket upgrade of the original introduced in [[2793]],<ref name=MUL/> the Inseki II replaces the [[autocannon]] with a [[Magna Hellstar|Hellstar]] [[PPC]] and swaps the SRM racks for [[Telos DecaCluster]] [[LRM-10]] launchers. Retaining the ton of reloads for each missile launcher, a [[machine gun]] with half a ton of ammo guarded the fighter's rear.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> BV (2.0) = 632<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 211</ref> or 610<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 289</ref> + *; Inseki II : An after-market upgrade of the original introduced in [[2793]]<ref name=MUL/>, the Inseki II replaces the [[autocannon]] with a [[Magna Hellstar|Hellstar]] [[PPC]] and swaps the SRM racks for [[Telos DecaCluster]] [[LRM-10]] launchers. Retaining the ton of reloads for each missile launcher, a [[Machine Gun]] with half a ton of ammo guarded the fighter's rear.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> BV (2.0)= 632<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 211</ref>, (610)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 289</ref> − *; Bat Hawk : Introduced in [[2916]],<ref name=MUL/> the [[Taurian Concordat]] based [[Wingman Enterprises Limited]]'s Bat Hawk variant<ref name=TROP-162/> replaced the fusion engine with a locally manufactured 225-rating turbine engine. While the autocannon was retained, the heavier engine forced both SRM-4 racks to be replaced with a single nose-mounted [[Harvester]] [[SRM-2]], both weapons only supplied with a single ton of reloads each.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> BV (2.0) = 341<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 210</ref> or 293<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 287</ref> + *; Bat Hawk : Introduced in [[2916]]<ref name=MUL/>, the [[Taurian Concordat]] based [[Wingman Enterprises Limited]]'s Bat Hawk variant <ref name=TROP-162/> replaced the fusion engine with a locally manufactured 225-rating turbine engine. While the autocannon was retained, the heavier engine forced both SRM-4 racks to be replaced with a single nose-mounted [[Harvester]] [[SRM-2]], both weapons only supplied with a single ton of reloads each.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> BV (2.0)= 341<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 210</ref>, (293)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 287</ref> − *; Meteor-G : Manufactured by [[Gutierrez Aerospace]] in [[3060]], the so-called Meteor-G trades damage for range by swapping the autocannon for a [[Corean]] [[light Gauss rifle]], retaining the two tons of reloads, and upgrading the SRMs to more efficient [[Guided Technologies]] [[Streak SRM-4]] racks sharing a single ton of missiles. The more advanced but heavier weaponry forced Gutierrez's designers to drop one ton of fuel.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> BV (2.0) = 520<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 213</ref> or 547<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 291</ref> + *; Meteor-G : Manufactured by [[Gutierrez Aerospace]] in [[3060]], the so-called Meteor-G trades damage for range by swapping the autocannon for a [[Corean]] [[Light Gauss Rifle]], retaining the two tons of reloads, and upgrading the SRMs to more efficient [[Guided Technologies]] [[Streak SRM-4]] racks sharing a single ton of missiles. The more advanced but heavier weaponry forced Gutierrez's designers to drop one ton of fuel.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> BV (2.0)= 520<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 213</ref>, (547)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 291</ref> − *; Meteor-U : A [[FedCom Civil War]]-era Davion variant introduced in [[3063]],<ref name=MUL/> the Meteor-U upgraded the standard autocannon to [[Ultra AC/10|Ultra model]] and replaced both SRMs with a pair of [[Intek]] [[medium laser]]s and two extra heat sinks. While able to inflict nearly double the damage of the standard model, the extra weight required reduced the U's fuel load by one ton.<ref name=TRO3039-182/><ref>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 28: "Jalastar Aerospace"</ref> BV (2.0) = 794<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 214</ref> or 716<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 292</ref> + *; Meteor-U : A [[FedCom Civil War]]-era Davion variant introduced in [[3063]]<ref name=MUL/>, the Meteor-U upgraded the standard autocannon to [[Ultra AC-10|Ultra model]] and replaced both SRMs with a pair of [[Intek]] [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and two extra heat sinks. While able to inflict nearly double the damage of the standard model, the extra weight required reduced the G's fuel load by one ton.<ref name=TRO3039-182/><ref>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 28, "Jalastar Aerospace"</ref> BV (2.0)= 794<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 214</ref>, (716)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 292</ref> − *; Seabuster Strike Fighter (Standard) : A five-ton heavier [[Magna 250]] fusion engine-powered variant of the Bat Hawk intended to replicate the [[MechBuster]]-based custom built version, the mass-produced SeaBuster carries a nose mounted [[Pontiac Ultra 100]] [[Ultra AC/20]] to inflict massive damage on an enemy force. A [[Diverse Optics Type 2]] medium laser in each wing provides supporting firepower. For additional tactical flexibility, the SeaBuster carries a [[recon camera]] in the nose. Finally, the SeaBuster uses a [[flotation hull]] to allow it to land or take off from waterways. Iron Halo 777 [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor protects the pilot from enemy fire.<ref name=TROP-162/> BV (2.0) = 856<ref name=TROP-163>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 163</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 81</ref> + *; SeaBuster : Strike Fighter - A five ton heavier [[Magna 250]] [[Fusion Engine]] powered variant of the Bat Hawk intended to replicate the [[MechBuster]] based custom built version, the mass-produced SeaBuster carries a nose mounted [[Pontiac Ultra 100]] [[Ultra AC/20]] to inflict massive damage on an enemy force. A [[Diverse Optics Type 2]] Medium Laser in each wing provides supporting firepower. For additional tactical flexibility, the SeaBuster carries a [[Recon Camera]] in the nose. Finally the SeaBuster uses a [[Floatation Hull]] to allow it to land or take off from waterways. Iron Halo 777 [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor protects the pilot from enemy fire.<ref name=TROP-162/> BV (2.0) = 856 <ref name=TROP-163>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 163</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 81</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The SeaBuster strike fighter is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TROP-162/> + The SeaBuster Strike Fighter is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TROP-162/> * [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (External Ordnance)]] * [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (External Ordnance)]] * [[Hard to Pilot]] * [[Hard to Pilot]] + * [[Rumble Seat]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − *The sourcebook ''[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3]]'' includes [[Random Assignment Table]]s for the [[Escorpión Imperio]] which contain the "Pride Conventional Fighter"; stats for this unit would supposedly be published in ''XTRO: Deep Periphery''. However, ''XTRO: Deep Periphery'' was canceled and former [[BattleTech Line Developer]] [[Herbert A. Beas II]] stated that the "Pride Conventional Fighter" should be exchanged for the Meteor in the RAT. (See ''[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3#Notes|IE:IP3 Notes section]]'' for further references.) + *The sourcebook ''[[Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions]]'' includes [[Random Assignment Table]]s for the [[Escorpion Imperio]] which contain the "Pride Conventional Fighter"; stats for this unit would supposedly be published in ''XTRO: Deep Periphery''. However, ''XTRO: Deep Periphery'' was cancelled and former [[BattleTech Line Developer]] [[Herbert A. Beas II]] stated that the "Pride Conventional Fighter" should be exchanged for the Meteor in the RAT. (See ''[[Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions#Notes]]'' for further references.) − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Meteor.jpg|Original Meteor from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]'' − SeaBuster.jpg|SeaBuster from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 66:
Line 59: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' + *''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' − [[Category:Conventional Fighters|Meteor]] [[Category:Conventional Fighters|Meteor]]
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| image = [[File:Meteor.jpg|200px]] | | image = [[File:Meteor.jpg|200px]] | ||
| Name = Meteor Heavy Strike Fighter | | Name = Meteor Heavy Strike Fighter | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Jalastar Aerospace]] | + | | Manufacturer = [[Jalastar Aerospace]] <br> [[Wingman Enterprises Limited]] <ref name=TROP-162>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 162</ref> |
| − | | Use = | + | | Use = ??? |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| Cost = 1,499,461 | | Cost = 1,499,461 | ||
| Introduced = [[2665]]<ref name=MUL>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1446/heavy-strike-fighter-meteor MUL online date for {{PAGENAME}}]</ref> | | Introduced = [[2665]]<ref name=MUL>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1446/heavy-strike-fighter-meteor MUL online date for {{PAGENAME}}]</ref> | ||
| Mass = 45 tons | | Mass = 45 tons | ||
| − | | Engine (Type) = [[GM | + | | Engine (Type) = [[GM]] 225 [[Fusion Engine|Atmo-Fusion]] |
| comsys = [[O/P R Janxiir]] | | comsys = [[O/P R Janxiir]] | ||
| T&T = [[TargiTrak 700]] | | T&T = [[TargiTrak 700]] | ||
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 |
| Fuel = 480 - 3 tons | | Fuel = 480 - 3 tons | ||
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 1x [[Autocannon/10]] <br> 2x [[SRM-4]]s |
| − | + | | Armor = StarGuard II | |
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| − | | Armor = | ||
| Crew = 1 | | Crew = 1 | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = ??? |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 451<ref name=TRO3039-182>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. | + | | BV (2.0) = 451<ref name=TRO3039-182>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 182-183, "Meteor Heavy Strike Fighter Profile"</ref><br>405<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 212</ref><br>381<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 290</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The [[Federated Suns]] | + | The [[Federated Suns]] designed '''Meteor''' Heavy Strike Fighter is the standard against which all heavy [[Conventional Fighter]]s in the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]] are judged. |
| − | Seeking to claim a slice of the same military niche of for-export conventional fighters as [[Andurien | + | Seeking to claim a slice of the same military niche of for-export conventional fighters as [[Andurien Aerotech]]'s [[Angel]] and [[Imstar Aerospace]]'s [[Defender (Conventional Fighter)|Defender]], rather than aggressive sales tactics Federated Suns based [[Jalastar Aerospace]] of [[Panpour]] chose to focus almost entirely on planetary militias in the [[Terran Hegemony]]. Third-party sales during the [[Star League era]] and examples captured as the Hegemony was sliced up after the League's collapse made the Meteor the template for all heavy strike fighters across the human inhabited space.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> |
| − | While more expensive than [[ | + | While more expensive than [[Turbine Engine]] powered designs, the wealthy and technologically advanced Terran Hegemony buyers welcomed Jalastar's choice of a GM 225 Atmo-[[Fusion Engine]] to power the Meteor, which gave the fighter both a respectable airspeed, heavy weapons load-out and two and half tons of armor. Three tons of fuel gave the design good endurance for its role. <ref name=TRO3039-182/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Meteor's primary weapon is a single nose-mounted [[Mydron Model B]] [[Autocannon/10]] supplied with two tons of ammo, providing sustained medium range firepower. Backing this up are two wing-mounted [[Holly]] [[SRM-4]] with two tons of ammo, ideal for ground attack.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> | + | The Meteor's primary weapon is a single nose-mounted [[Mydron Model B]] [[Autocannon/10]] supplied with two tons of ammo, providing sustained medium range firepower. Backing this up are two wing-mounted [[Holly]] [[SRM-4]] with two tons of ammo, ideal for ground attack. <ref name=TRO3039-182/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Often billed as a fighter | + | Often billed as a bomber-fighter, the Meteor frequently flew into combat with its nine [[External Stores Hardpoint|external hardpoints]] laden with enough ordance to threaten even the toughest foes.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; Inseki : Japanese for | + | *;Inseki : Japanese for Meteorite, the Inseki is a carbon-copy of the Meteor produced by [[House Kurita]] and introduced in [[2683]].<ref name=TRO3039-182/><ref name=MUL/> BV (2.0)= 381<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 288</ref> |
| − | *; Inseki II : An | + | *; Inseki II : An after-market upgrade of the original introduced in [[2793]]<ref name=MUL/>, the Inseki II replaces the [[autocannon]] with a [[Magna Hellstar|Hellstar]] [[PPC]] and swaps the SRM racks for [[Telos DecaCluster]] [[LRM-10]] launchers. Retaining the ton of reloads for each missile launcher, a [[Machine Gun]] with half a ton of ammo guarded the fighter's rear.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> BV (2.0)= 632<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 211</ref>, (610)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 289</ref> |
| − | *; Bat Hawk : Introduced in [[2916]] | + | *; Bat Hawk : Introduced in [[2916]]<ref name=MUL/>, the [[Taurian Concordat]] based [[Wingman Enterprises Limited]]'s Bat Hawk variant <ref name=TROP-162/> replaced the fusion engine with a locally manufactured 225-rating turbine engine. While the autocannon was retained, the heavier engine forced both SRM-4 racks to be replaced with a single nose-mounted [[Harvester]] [[SRM-2]], both weapons only supplied with a single ton of reloads each.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> BV (2.0)= 341<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 210</ref>, (293)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 287</ref> |
| − | *; Meteor-G : Manufactured by [[Gutierrez Aerospace]] in [[3060]], the so-called Meteor-G trades damage for range by swapping the autocannon for a [[Corean]] [[ | + | *; Meteor-G : Manufactured by [[Gutierrez Aerospace]] in [[3060]], the so-called Meteor-G trades damage for range by swapping the autocannon for a [[Corean]] [[Light Gauss Rifle]], retaining the two tons of reloads, and upgrading the SRMs to more efficient [[Guided Technologies]] [[Streak SRM-4]] racks sharing a single ton of missiles. The more advanced but heavier weaponry forced Gutierrez's designers to drop one ton of fuel.<ref name=TRO3039-182/> BV (2.0)= 520<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 213</ref>, (547)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 291</ref> |
| − | *; Meteor-U : A [[FedCom Civil War]]-era Davion variant introduced in [[3063]] | + | *; Meteor-U : A [[FedCom Civil War]]-era Davion variant introduced in [[3063]]<ref name=MUL/>, the Meteor-U upgraded the standard autocannon to [[Ultra AC-10|Ultra model]] and replaced both SRMs with a pair of [[Intek]] [[Medium Laser|Medium Lasers]] and two extra heat sinks. While able to inflict nearly double the damage of the standard model, the extra weight required reduced the G's fuel load by one ton.<ref name=TRO3039-182/><ref>''Objectives: Federated Suns'', p. 28, "Jalastar Aerospace"</ref> BV (2.0)= 794<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 214</ref>, (716)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 292</ref> |
| − | *; | + | *; SeaBuster : Strike Fighter - A five ton heavier [[Magna 250]] [[Fusion Engine]] powered variant of the Bat Hawk intended to replicate the [[MechBuster]] based custom built version, the mass-produced SeaBuster carries a nose mounted [[Pontiac Ultra 100]] [[Ultra AC/20]] to inflict massive damage on an enemy force. A [[Diverse Optics Type 2]] Medium Laser in each wing provides supporting firepower. For additional tactical flexibility, the SeaBuster carries a [[Recon Camera]] in the nose. Finally the SeaBuster uses a [[Floatation Hull]] to allow it to land or take off from waterways. Iron Halo 777 [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor protects the pilot from enemy fire.<ref name=TROP-162/> BV (2.0) = 856 <ref name=TROP-163>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 163</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 81</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The SeaBuster | + | The SeaBuster Strike Fighter is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TROP-162/> |
* [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (External Ordnance)]] | * [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (External Ordnance)]] | ||
* [[Hard to Pilot]] | * [[Hard to Pilot]] | ||
| + | * [[Rumble Seat]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *The sourcebook ''[[Interstellar | + | *The sourcebook ''[[Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions]]'' includes [[Random Assignment Table]]s for the [[Escorpion Imperio]] which contain the "Pride Conventional Fighter"; stats for this unit would supposedly be published in ''XTRO: Deep Periphery''. However, ''XTRO: Deep Periphery'' was cancelled and former [[BattleTech Line Developer]] [[Herbert A. Beas II]] stated that the "Pride Conventional Fighter" should be exchanged for the Meteor in the RAT. (See ''[[Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions#Notes]]'' for further references.) |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' | + | *''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' |
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[[Category:Conventional Fighters|Meteor]] | [[Category:Conventional Fighters|Meteor]] | ||