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|image = RPT-2X Raptor II JSTBD.png | |image = RPT-2X Raptor II JSTBD.png | ||
|name = ''Raptor II'' | |name = ''Raptor II'' | ||
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| + | Classified ([[Republic of the Sphere]]) (3X and later)<ref name=TRJp74f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 74–75: "RPT-3X Raptor II"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3085 --> | ||
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| − | [[ | + | Classified ([[Word of Blake]]) (2X; destroyed)<ref name=TRJp74f /> |
|production year = 3073 | |production year = 3073 | ||
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2657/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2657/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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|mass = 40 | |mass = 40 | ||
|chassis = [[Void Integrated]] [[endo steel]] | |chassis = [[Void Integrated]] [[endo steel]] | ||
| − | |armor = [[Light | + | |armor = [[Void Integrated Light Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] <!-- Same armor used on 3X.<ref name=TRJp74f /> --> |
|engine = 280-rated [[XL engine]] | |engine = 280-rated [[XL engine]] | ||
|comsys = unknown | |comsys = unknown | ||
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|armament = | |armament = | ||
* 1x [[BattleMech taser]] | * 1x [[BattleMech taser]] | ||
| − | * 2x [[medium VSP laser]] | + | * 2x [[medium VSP laser]] |
|equipment = | |equipment = | ||
* [[Guardian ECM suite]] | * [[Guardian ECM suite]] | ||
|BV (1.0) = N/A | |BV (1.0) = N/A | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 969 <ref name=JSTBD>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 152</ref> | + | |BV (2.0) = 969 <ref name=JSTBD>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 152</ref> or<br />1,050<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 104</ref> |
| − | 1,050<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 104</ref> | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; RPT-2X1 : The second Blakist variant featured a more mundane array of weaponry, carrying a combination of an [[ER large laser]], [[ER medium laser]], and [[ER small laser]], and [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher, but was notable for carrying a prototype [[Bloodhound active probe]], one of the few systems rumored to be able to pierce the [[Void Signature system]]s' cloaking<ref name=JSTBD/> | + | *; RPT-2X1 : The second Blakist variant featured a more mundane array of weaponry, carrying a combination of an [[ER large laser]], [[ER medium laser]], and [[ER small laser]], and [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher, but was notable for carrying a prototype [[Bloodhound active probe]], one of the few systems rumored to be able to pierce the [[Void Signature system]]s' cloaking.<ref name=TRJp74f /><ref name=JSTBD/> BV (2.0) = 1,471<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 105</ref> |
*; RPT-2X2 : This simple [[Dark Age]] refit of the 2X model replaces the [[BattleMech taser]] with a [[TSEMP cannon]]. BV (2.0) = 2,057<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 107</ref> | *; RPT-2X2 : This simple [[Dark Age]] refit of the 2X model replaces the [[BattleMech taser]] with a [[TSEMP cannon]]. BV (2.0) = 2,057<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 107</ref> | ||
| − | *; RPT-3X : The first of the Republic models, the 3X was armed with a [[Streak SRM-6]] in each torso and an [[ER medium laser]] in each arm. Retaining the [[MASC]] of the Blakist models, along with the vital [[Guardian ECM suite]], an extra half ton of armor was carried thanks to the removal of the [[CASE]]. While a choice seemingly at odds with ensuring the survival of the pilot, the lack of CASE and removal of the ejection system was intended to ensure neither a ''Raptor II'' | + | *; RPT-3X : The first of the Republic models, the 3X was armed with a [[Streak SRM-6]] in each torso and an [[ER medium laser]] in each arm. Retaining the [[MASC]] of the Blakist models, along with the vital [[Guardian ECM suite]], an extra half ton of armor was carried thanks to the removal of the [[CASE]]. While a choice seemingly at odds with ensuring the survival of the pilot, the lack of CASE and removal of the ejection system was intended to ensure neither a ''Raptor II'' nor its pilot would fall into enemy hands. It is unknown whether the [[Black Box Com 7]] and [[Night Fire 7]] electronics are the same as on the Blakist 2X model, nor the [[VOX 280 XL]] engine..<ref name=TRJp74f /> BV (2.0) = 1,423<ref name=TRJp74f /> |
| − | *; RPT-5X : A Republic variant intended purely for search-and-destroy missions, the RPT-5X swapped the right arm [[ER medium laser]] for an [[ER large laser]] and replaced both [[Streak SRM-6]] racks with a single [[MML-5]]. The removal of the [[MASC]] and one [[double heat sink]] allowed the altered weapons array along with enough [[jump jet]]s to give it a 150 meter jumping range<ref name= | + | *; RPT-5X : A Republic variant intended purely for search-and-destroy missions, the RPT-5X swapped the right arm [[ER medium laser]] for an [[ER large laser]] and replaced both [[Streak SRM-6]] racks with a single [[MML-5]]. The removal of the [[MASC]] and one [[double heat sink]] allowed the altered weapons array along with enough [[jump jet]]s to give it a 150 meter jumping range.<ref name=TRJp74f /> BV (2.0) = 1,393<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 107</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
Revision as of 19:45, 4 December 2022
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| Raptor II | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Classified (Republic of the Sphere) (3X and later)[1]
Classified (Word of Blake) (2X; destroyed)[1] |
| Production Year | 3073[2] |
| Model | RPT-2X |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 11,125,333 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Void Integrated endo steel |
| Armor | Void Integrated Light Ferro-Fibrous with CASE |
| Engine | 280-rated XL engine |
| Communications System | unknown |
| Targeting Tracking System | unknown |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 118.8 km/h (151.2 km/h with MASC) |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 969 [3] or 1,050[4] |
Contents
Description
The first BattleMech to utilize the advanced Void Signature system, Raptor II was a virtually invisible covert reconnaissance and search-and-destroy 'Mech used by both the Word of Blake and the Republic of the Sphere.
While reports of "invisible 'Mechs" had long been ignored as confusion for such Star League era stealth systems as the Null Signature system and Chameleon Light Polarization Shield, in the maelstrom of the Jihad the Word of Blake introduced the "Stealth Raptor" to deadly effect. Though the Blakists destroyed its factory during the invasion of Terra, Devlin Stone recognized the game-changing nature of its cloaking system and took extreme risks to ensure his forces captured every last scrap of information and salvage of the design, eventually succeeding in reverse engineering and manufacturing it exclusively for the elite special forces of Republic Armed Forces. [5]
Weapons and Equipment
Directly integrated into the Raptor II's endo steel chassis and seven tons of light ferro-fibrous armor, the hybrid combination of the Null Signature system to shield the 'Mech from electronic detection and a scaled up version of the Purifier Adaptive's mimetic armor to cloak the 'Mech from visual detection, the Void Signature system made the Raptor II utterly undetectable if motionless, making it an ideal ambush and recon unit. To increase its effectiveness when bursting from hiding, the Raptor II also mounted a Guardian ECM suite and MASC to ensure maximum surprise. Equipped with 10 double heat sinks, another surprise is despite the use of a small cockpit, the Raptor II did not appear to have ever been fielded by or designed for the Blakists' fearsome Manei Domini. [3]
Mounting a weapons array designed to take best advantage of ambush opportunities offered by its stealth systems, the Raptor II featured a single BattleMech taser backed up by two medium variable speed pulse lasers. The effectiveness of the Void Signature and MASC systems ensured the Raptor II closed to effective taser range in an instant. [3]
Variants
- RPT-2X1
- The second Blakist variant featured a more mundane array of weaponry, carrying a combination of an ER large laser, ER medium laser, and ER small laser, and Streak SRM-6 launcher, but was notable for carrying a prototype Bloodhound active probe, one of the few systems rumored to be able to pierce the Void Signature systems' cloaking.[1][3] BV (2.0) = 1,471[6]
- RPT-2X2
- This simple Dark Age refit of the 2X model replaces the BattleMech taser with a TSEMP cannon. BV (2.0) = 2,057[7]
- RPT-3X
- The first of the Republic models, the 3X was armed with a Streak SRM-6 in each torso and an ER medium laser in each arm. Retaining the MASC of the Blakist models, along with the vital Guardian ECM suite, an extra half ton of armor was carried thanks to the removal of the CASE. While a choice seemingly at odds with ensuring the survival of the pilot, the lack of CASE and removal of the ejection system was intended to ensure neither a Raptor II nor its pilot would fall into enemy hands. It is unknown whether the Black Box Com 7 and Night Fire 7 electronics are the same as on the Blakist 2X model, nor the VOX 280 XL engine..[1] BV (2.0) = 1,423[1]
- RPT-5X
- A Republic variant intended purely for search-and-destroy missions, the RPT-5X swapped the right arm ER medium laser for an ER large laser and replaced both Streak SRM-6 racks with a single MML-5. The removal of the MASC and one double heat sink allowed the altered weapons array along with enough jump jets to give it a 150 meter jumping range.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,393[8]
Design Quirks
The Raptor II is subject to the following Design Quirks:[9]
Related BattleMechs
- Raptor - Little related other than in name, the original Raptor was the first OmniMech designed by the Inner Sphere. The Raptor II borrowed the original's speed profile, but nearly everything else is different.
BattleMech Gallery
RPT-2X Raptor II
RPT-5X Raptor II
The Raptor II as seen in MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 74–75: "RPT-3X Raptor II"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Raptor II
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 152
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 104
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 70
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 105
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 107
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 107
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Raptor II Entry.