Editing Owens

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
| image        = Owens.jpg
| name         = ''Owens''
| manufacturer = 
[[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]<ref name=TRCIp106f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 106–107: "OW-1 Owens"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U -->
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[[Luthien Armor Works (OmniMech Production Facility)]]<ref name=TRCIp106f />
| model        = OW-1<ref name=TRCIp106f />
| production year=3056
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2384/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| class        = Light
| cost= 7,882,875 [[C-bill]]s
| Tech Base=Inner Sphere
| mech type=omni
| feet=biped
| mass         = 35
| chassis      = [[Alshain Class 48 Omni]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp106f /> -->
| armor        = [[Starshield]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp106f /> -->
| engine       = [[VOX 280 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp106f /> -->
| comsys       = [[Sipher Security Plus]] with [[C3 network|C<sup>3</sup> Network]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp106f /> -->
| T&T          = [[Matabushi Sentinel]] with [[Beagle Active Probe]] and [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp106f /> -->
| heat sinks   = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp106f /> -->
| speed        = 129 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp106f /> -->
| armament     = <!-- <ref name=TRCIp106f /> -->
Fixed Equipment
* 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]
* 1x [[C3 slave unit]]
* 1x [[Beagle active probe]]
Primary Configuration
* 1x [[medium laser]]
* 2x [[small laser]]
* 2x [[LRM-5]]
| BV (1.0)     = 695 (C3: 54)<ref name=TRO3058Up124f>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 124–125: "Owens OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 162</ref>
| BV (2.0)     = 839<ref name=TRCIp106f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 202</ref>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Owens''''' is intended to be an [[OmniMech]] upgrade of the ''[[Jenner]]'' [[BattleMech]], with the intended role being that of cavalry 'Mech that can move along the enemy lines and designate targets for bombardment with [[Arrow IV]] artillery attacks.<ref name=TRO3058Up124f/><ref name=TRO3058p82f/>

Following the lessons learned from the proof of concept ''[[Raptor]]'', the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] authorized [[Luthien Armor Works]] to  produce a full line of OmniMechs. Following a [[Black Hawk-KU|reverse-engineered copy of the ''Black Hawk'']], the next 'Mech was an OmniMech version of the venerable staple of the Combine's light 'Mechs forces - the ''Jenner''. With the new design focused on the classic cavalry roles of screening and reconnaissance, in a surprising move the DCMS chose to name the 'Mech for [[w:Garryowen (air)|''Gary Owens'']], an ancient [[Terra]]n drinking song long associated with cavalry units. That the naming convention of most Combine 'Mechs drew from [[House Kurita]]'s Japanese cultural preferences resulted in confusion and wasted intelligence efforts on the part of the other [[Inner Sphere]] factions attempting to divine some deeper meaning upon the introduction of the ''Owens''.<ref name=TRO3058Up124f/><ref name=TRO3058p82f/>

Reaching DCMS units starting in [[3056]], by the outbreak of the [[Word of Blake Jihad]] most frontline [[regiment]]s could boast between a [[lance]] to a [[company]] of versatile ''Owens''. Outside of the [[Draconis Combine]], the ''Owens'' also appeared among the ranks of the [[Com Guards]] and the reborn [[Star League Defense Force]], and during the détente of the [[Second Star League]] most of the other [[Successor States]] were able to purchase examples of the design.<ref name=TRO3058Up124f/><ref name=TRO3058p82f/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Owens'' is a strong spotting unit for artillery and [[semi-guided LRM]]s as well as a point 'Mech for C3 [[lance]]s, with its permanently mounted [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator and [[C3 slave]] unit. The ''Owens'' is also outfitted with a permanently mounted [[Beagle active probe]] that allows the 'Mech to detect hidden enemy units. The ''Owens'' has a top speed of 129.6 km/h and is protected with seven tons of armor, and the 'Mech's unique mix of speed, armor, and electronic warfare equipment make the ''Owens'' a valuable asset in urban and dense woods or jungle environments where it can find an enemy unit that is hidden, designate them for an artillery strike, and then leave the area at high speeds.<ref name=TRO3058Up124f/><ref name=TRO3058p82f/>

The Primary configuration of the ''Owens'' is meant to stay at stand-off ranges when possible, using its two [[LRM-5]] launchers. If forced into close range combat, the ''Owens'' can bring its [[medium laser]] and two [[small laser]]s to bear.<ref name=TRO3058Up124f/><ref name=TRO3058p82f/>

==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : The A configuration is intended to close with an enemy for combat where it can take best advantage of its [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] and [[C3 slave unit]]. The 'Mech is armed with two [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers, two [[machine gun]]s, and a [[small pulse laser]].<ref name=TRCIp106f /> BV (1.0) = 551;<ref name=TRO3058Up124f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 163</ref> BV (2.0) = 680<ref name=TRCIp106f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 203</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration B : Also armed for short-range combat, the B configuration has an [[Artemis IV FCS]]–enhanced [[SRM-6]] launcher as its primary weapon, backed up by four small lasers.<ref name=TRCIp106f /> BV (1.0) = 629;<ref name=TRO3058Up124f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 164</ref> BV (2.0) = 752<ref name=TRCIp106f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 204</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration C : Intended to be used in long term campaigns where supply lines may be strained, the ''Owens'' C carries an arsenal consisting purely of energy weapons. Carrying a [[large laser]] for long range combat, the ''Owens'' C can bring two medium lasers to bear once it has closed with an enemy.<ref name=TRCIp106f /> BV (1.0) = 729;<ref name=TRO3058Up124f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 165</ref> BV (2.0) = 964<ref name=TRCIp106f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 205</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration D : The D configuration is built to further the electronic warfare capabilities of the ''Owens''. The 'Mech carries in this configuration a [[Narc missile beacon]] to mark enemy units for massed missile fire from allied units, and carries a single [[SRM-4]] launcher for defense.<ref name=TRCIp106f /> BV (1.0) = 526;<ref name=TRO3058Up124f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 166</ref> BV (2.0) = 655<ref name=TRCIp106f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 206</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration E : The E configuration is a medium range combat configuration, with an [[MRM-10]] launcher as its primary weapon, backed up by one medium laser and one [[medium pulse laser]].<ref name=TRCIp106f /> BV (1.0) = 654;<ref name=TRO3058Up124f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 167</ref> BV (2.0) = 833<ref name=TRCIp106f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 207</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration F : Introduced during the [[Jihad]], the ''Owens'' F marries a [[light PPC]] and two [[ER small laser]]s to a [[targeting computer]]. To interfere with the Blakists' advanced computers, it carries a [[Guardian ECM suite]], and a single [[A-Pod]] provides some protection against infantry. BV (2.0) = 933<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 208</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration G : A [[Dark Age]] configuration, this ''Owens'' carries a single [[TSEMP Cannon]] in the right torso. A [[supercharger]] on the engine allows the ''Owens'' to reach a top speed of 160 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,761<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 101</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration R : A field upgrade developed in the midst of [[Operation Bulldog]], this configuration used captured [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] weapons to help bolster the [[SLDF]] forces in later waves. Based on the E, it retains the [[MRM-10]] launcher but replaces the standard and pulse lasers with three Clan [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TDR>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 6</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,215<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 209</ref>

== Design Quirks ==
The ''Owens'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Owens Entry</ref>
* [[Improved Sensors (Design Quirk)|Improved Sensors]]

==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Jenner]]'' - The design of the ''Owens'' was based on the successful DCMS ''Jenner'' light BattleMech.<ref name=TRO3058p82f>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 82–83: "Owens"</ref>

==Notes==
* The 'Mech made a cameo appearance in the Japanese Anime OVA, [[w:Date_A_Live|Date A Live]], where character Tohka Yatogami uses a simulator pod, which resembles the arcade pods for ''Kidō Senshi Gundam: Senjō no Kizuna'' across Japan, in an arcade to blow up an ''Owens'' BattleMech. The overall HUD and scenario appears similar to the first mission of ''[[Mechwarrior 3]]''.<ref>[[w:List of Date A Live episodes|Wikipedia Episode list, Date A Live OVA episode 1]]</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Owens TRO3058.png|Original ''Owens'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
File:Owens.jpg|''Owens'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade|TRO:3058 Upgrade]]''
Image:CCG MechWarrior Owens 1.jpg|OW-1 ''Owens'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
Image:CCG MechWarrior Owens 1D.jpg|OW-1D ''Owens'' in combat from ''CCG''
Image:MW4-M Owens.png|Model of ''Owens'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4: Mercenaries]]''
Image:Date-A-Line - BattleTech cameo (Owens under fire).jpg|Cameo of ''Owens'' in anime ''Date A Live''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
* ''[[The Dragon Roars]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''


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