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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | As with many retrotech 'Mechs, the ''Rook'' primarily utilizes cheap, easy to manufacture [[primitive technology]] in | + | As with many retrotech 'Mechs, the ''Rook'' primarily utilizes cheap, easy to manufacture [[primitive technology]] in its construction. An [[NHDF-1]] [[primitive chassis]] is powered by a [[Vlar 200 Classic]] [[primitive engine]], which allows the 'Mech to move at an exciting 54 kp/h; this lackluster speed is enhanced by three [[Chilton 360]] [[jump jet]]s, which allow leaps of up to 90 meters. Protection is offered by 15 tons of [[HIW-50 Indyplate]] [[primitive armor]] which, while heavy compared to [[standard armor]], provides solid protection. |
General Hampton recommended that manufacturers design the 'Mech with only energy weaponry to keep the 'Mech less dependent on supply lines during a long campaign. As such, the ''Rook'' uses a [[Hellstar]] [[PPC]] for long range combat, supported by six [[Martell (ML)|Martell]] [[medium laser]]s, two of which are rear-mounted, and a [[small laser]]. | General Hampton recommended that manufacturers design the 'Mech with only energy weaponry to keep the 'Mech less dependent on supply lines during a long campaign. As such, the ''Rook'' uses a [[Hellstar]] [[PPC]] for long range combat, supported by six [[Martell (ML)|Martell]] [[medium laser]]s, two of which are rear-mounted, and a [[small laser]]. | ||
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*; NH-1B : This version of the ''Rook'' replaces the [[primitive technology]] systems with their [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars]]-era counterparts. Though it carries less armor than the original ''Rook'', the armor is tougher and lighter. This allowed engineers to install a better engine that is larger and more efficient, allowing the NH-1B to reach a top speed of 64.8 km/h. It is also roomier, allowing the NH-1B to carry 20 [[single heat sink]]s, six more than the NH-1A. BV (2.0) = 1,227<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 126</ref> | *; NH-1B : This version of the ''Rook'' replaces the [[primitive technology]] systems with their [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars]]-era counterparts. Though it carries less armor than the original ''Rook'', the armor is tougher and lighter. This allowed engineers to install a better engine that is larger and more efficient, allowing the NH-1B to reach a top speed of 64.8 km/h. It is also roomier, allowing the NH-1B to carry 20 [[single heat sink]]s, six more than the NH-1A. BV (2.0) = 1,227<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 126</ref> | ||
| − | *; NH-1X ''Rook-X'' : This upgrade kit was designed by [[Arica Vasthi]] and released by [[Hessen IndustrialWorks]] for customers who had purchased the original NH-1A. It keeps the same armor protection and speed as the NH-1A, but replaces the weaponry. An [[ER PPC]] with an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[PPC capacitor]] provides long range firepower, supplemented by two [[ER medium laser]]s and a pair of [[medium laser]]s, and [[small laser]] has been replaced by a pair of [[ER small laser]]s. To help manage the increased heat, the ''Rook-X'' carries two more | + | *; NH-1X ''Rook-X'' : This upgrade kit was designed by [[Arica Vasthi]] and released by [[Hessen IndustrialWorks]] for customers who had purchased the original NH-1A. It keeps the same armor protection and speed as the NH-1A, but replaces the weaponry. An [[ER PPC]] with an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[PPC capacitor]] provides long range firepower, supplemented by two [[ER medium laser]]s and a pair of [[medium laser]]s, and [[small laser]] has been replaced by a pair of [[ER small laser]]s. To help manage the increased heat, the ''Rook-X'' carries two more single heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 1,187<ref name="xtrr6">''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 6</ref> |
*; NH-2 : The NH-2 ''Rook'' uses cutting edge technologies to create a formidable medium 'Mech. Using a modern [[DAV 220]] [[fusion engine]] increases the top speed to 64 km/h, while an advanced [[compact gyro]] to make room for six [[improved jump jet]]s, allowing the ''Rook'' to easily traverse the battlefield. Protection is upgraded with [[standard armor]], and the [[double heat sink]]s have been installed, allowing the removal of two to save space. The two rear-firing [[medium laser]]s are gone, the [[PPC]] has been exchanged for an [[ER PPC]], and the [[small laser]] has been replaced by a [[small pulse laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,525<ref name=tro85>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 85</ref> | *; NH-2 : The NH-2 ''Rook'' uses cutting edge technologies to create a formidable medium 'Mech. Using a modern [[DAV 220]] [[fusion engine]] increases the top speed to 64 km/h, while an advanced [[compact gyro]] to make room for six [[improved jump jet]]s, allowing the ''Rook'' to easily traverse the battlefield. Protection is upgraded with [[standard armor]], and the [[double heat sink]]s have been installed, allowing the removal of two to save space. The two rear-firing [[medium laser]]s are gone, the [[PPC]] has been exchanged for an [[ER PPC]], and the [[small laser]] has been replaced by a [[small pulse laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,525<ref name=tro85>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 85</ref> | ||
| − | *; NH-3X : This version uses a 330-rated [[extralight engine]] with a [[supercharger]] to increase the top speed of the ''Rook'' to 129 km/h for short bursts, and three additional [[jump jet]]s have been installed. The [[PPC]] is replaced by a [[binary laser cannon]] and a [[small laser]] is mounted in the head. These modifications cost the NH-3X two | + | *; NH-3X : This version uses a 330-rated [[extralight engine]] with a [[supercharger]] to increase the top speed of the ''Rook'' to 129 km/h for short bursts, and three additional [[jump jet]]s have been installed. The [[PPC]] is replaced by a [[binary laser cannon]] and a [[small laser]] is mounted in the head. These modifications cost the NH-3X two single heat sinks<ref name=tro85/>. BV (2.0) = 1,746<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 127</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
Revision as of 12:01, 16 October 2022
- This article is about the BattleMech. For the Potemkin-class WarShip, see Rook (Vessel).
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| Rook | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hessen IndustrialWorks/NHDF[1]
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| Production Year | 3074[4] |
| Model | NH-1A |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 3,909,694 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Primitive Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | NHDF-1 |
| Armor | HIW-50 Indyplate primitive armor |
| Engine | Vlar Classic 200 primitive engine |
| Communications System | Unknown |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unknown |
| Heat Sinks | 14 single |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Chilton 360 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | N/A |
| BV (2.0) | 1,197[5] |
Contents
Description
The Rook is a new retrotech design which owes its existence to mercenary General Pat Hampton of Hampton’s Hessens. After fighting through the Blake Protectorate the mercenary unit had obtained a copy of the New Dallas Memory Core, and quickly took to analyzing the contained data. After reviewing the core's contents, General Hampton lobbied to have New Hessen's local manufacturers produce the design using local resources, which resulted in New Hessen's defense forces received large numbers of the new 'Mechs. Due to the Rook' primitive design it has a hard time standing up to comparable modern units, but in large numbers it is capable of inflicting heavy damage.
As of 3076, New Hessen defense forces still utilized the design, and it also known to be deployed with Devlin Stone's allied coalition forces. Production continued through the Jihad and beyond, though production on New Hessen was restricted to New Hessen WorkMechs.[6]
Weapons and Equipment
As with many retrotech 'Mechs, the Rook primarily utilizes cheap, easy to manufacture primitive technology in its construction. An NHDF-1 primitive chassis is powered by a Vlar 200 Classic primitive engine, which allows the 'Mech to move at an exciting 54 kp/h; this lackluster speed is enhanced by three Chilton 360 jump jets, which allow leaps of up to 90 meters. Protection is offered by 15 tons of HIW-50 Indyplate primitive armor which, while heavy compared to standard armor, provides solid protection.
General Hampton recommended that manufacturers design the 'Mech with only energy weaponry to keep the 'Mech less dependent on supply lines during a long campaign. As such, the Rook uses a Hellstar PPC for long range combat, supported by six Martell medium lasers, two of which are rear-mounted, and a small laser.
Variants
- NH-1B
- This version of the Rook replaces the primitive technology systems with their Succession Wars-era counterparts. Though it carries less armor than the original Rook, the armor is tougher and lighter. This allowed engineers to install a better engine that is larger and more efficient, allowing the NH-1B to reach a top speed of 64.8 km/h. It is also roomier, allowing the NH-1B to carry 20 single heat sinks, six more than the NH-1A. BV (2.0) = 1,227[7]
- NH-1X Rook-X
- This upgrade kit was designed by Arica Vasthi and released by Hessen IndustrialWorks for customers who had purchased the original NH-1A. It keeps the same armor protection and speed as the NH-1A, but replaces the weaponry. An ER PPC with an experimental PPC capacitor provides long range firepower, supplemented by two ER medium lasers and a pair of medium lasers, and small laser has been replaced by a pair of ER small lasers. To help manage the increased heat, the Rook-X carries two more single heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 1,187[2]
- NH-2
- The NH-2 Rook uses cutting edge technologies to create a formidable medium 'Mech. Using a modern DAV 220 fusion engine increases the top speed to 64 km/h, while an advanced compact gyro to make room for six improved jump jets, allowing the Rook to easily traverse the battlefield. Protection is upgraded with standard armor, and the double heat sinks have been installed, allowing the removal of two to save space. The two rear-firing medium lasers are gone, the PPC has been exchanged for an ER PPC, and the small laser has been replaced by a small pulse laser. BV (2.0) = 1,525[8]
- NH-3X
- This version uses a 330-rated extralight engine with a supercharger to increase the top speed of the Rook to 129 km/h for short bursts, and three additional jump jets have been installed. The PPC is replaced by a binary laser cannon and a small laser is mounted in the head. These modifications cost the NH-3X two single heat sinks[8]. BV (2.0) = 1,746[9]
Design Quirks
The Rook is subject to the following Design Quirk:[10]
BattleMech Gallery
NH-1B Rook-X from XTRO: RetroTech
- NH-2 Rook.jpg
NH-2 Rook from TRO:3085
Notes
- Canon fluff was provided by Herbert A. Beas II on the (defunct) Classic BattleTech board due to exclusion from the initial PDF release in March, 2009.[11]
References
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 115
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech, p. 6
- ↑ Objectives: Federated Suns, p. 24
- ↑ MUL online date for the Rook (BattleMech)
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 130
- ↑ Objectives: Federated Suns, p. 9
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 126
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Technical Readout: 3085, p. 85
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 127
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Rook Entry.
- ↑ http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,44067.msg1189733.html#msg1189733 (dead link)