Ronin (BattleMech)

This article is about the 'Mech. For other uses, see Ronin (disambiguation).

Ronin
Production information
Manufacturer	Solaris Arms
Production Year	3063
Model	SA-RN7
Class	Medium
Cost	8,282,375 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass	50 tons
Chassis	Solaris Arms KL77-Modified Endo Steel
Armor	StarGuard CIV Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	Hermes 250 XL
Communications System	Corean Transband-J9
Speed	86 km/h
Armament	1x Large Pulse Laser 2x LRM-10 2x M-Pods 1x ER Small Laser
BV (1.0)	988
BV (2.0)	1,144

Description

A Solaris VII BattleMech, the Ronin was introduced by Solaris Arms in the mid-3050's as the SA-RN Ronin. As their entry in the medium range weight class arenas. The original Ronin was based on a Centurion chassis. By using an existing chassis rather than building a custom one, Solaris Arms was able to reduce development time and costs. This design philosophy, pioneered with the Ronin, remains in place today. The 'Mech features balanced speed, armor, and weaponry, making it very popular with the Solaris stables, but it is a rare sight on any other world.

Weapons and Equipment

The Ronin's main armament is the Sutel Precision Line Large Pulse Laser and a pair of Luxor 3R LRM-10 launchers. These are backed up by a single Diverse Optics ER Small Laser, a Claw, and two Solaris Arms "Pepperspray" M-Pods.

Variants

• SA-RN 

  The original model used four Artemis IV FCS aided SRM-4 launchers protected by CASE instead of the LRM-10 launchers on the SA-RN7. It sported a prototype claw, lacks the ER Small Laser, and has slightly less armor. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,084

Gallery

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  Original Ronin from TRO:3055 Upgrade

Bibliography

• Master Unit List.pdf
• Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged
• Solaris VII: The Game World
• Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade