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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | The SL-25 is a 50 ton [[ | + | The SL-25 is a 50 ton [[AeroSpace Fighter]] with 5 [[Medium Laser]]s firing forward to attack ground units and additional single Medium Laser for attacks while moving away. Additionally short range [[Small Laser]]s allow it to attack fighters of same size or larger, while a single aft-mounted Small Laser is useful for dogfights with more agile enemies.<ref name=TRO3039p202-203/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | *;SL-26 : After over 150 years of service Dornier redesigned the Samurai to take advantage of [[Star League]] technology; this version was introduced in [[2620]].<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2791/samurai-sl-26 MUL online date for the SL-26 ''Samurai'']</ref> This variant comes with [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL Engine]], [[Armor - FA - | + | *;SL-26 : After over 150 years of service Dornier redesigned the Samurai to take advantage of [[Star League]] technology; this version was introduced in [[2620]].<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2791/samurai-sl-26 MUL online date for the SL-26 ''Samurai'']</ref> This variant comes with [[Fusion Engine - XL|XL Engine]], [[Armor - FA - AeroSpace Fighters|Ferro-Aluminum]] armor and 18 [[Heat Sink]]s, while two Medium Lasers mounted on the wings were replaced with [[Extended Range Large Laser|ER Large Lasers]]. BV (1.0) = 1,364<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 258</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,385<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 332</ref> |
*;SL-27 : Thanks to Dornier contracts with [[Lyran Alliance]] and [[ComStar]] new Samurai could be built, and introduced this variant in [[Reintroduction Year::3068]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2792/samurai-sl-27 MUL online date for the SL-27 ''Samurai'']</ref>. Based mostly on the SL-26 the 27 mounts 15 [[Heat Sink]]s, 2 [[Pulse Laser]]s, 2 [[Extended Range Medium Laser|ER Medium Lasers]], 2 [[Extended Range Small Laser|ER Small Lasers]], a single anti-aircraft [[Plasma Rifle]] and an additional aft-mounted ER Medium and ER Small laser. BV (1.0) = 1,200<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 259</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,631<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 333</ref> | *;SL-27 : Thanks to Dornier contracts with [[Lyran Alliance]] and [[ComStar]] new Samurai could be built, and introduced this variant in [[Reintroduction Year::3068]]<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2792/samurai-sl-27 MUL online date for the SL-27 ''Samurai'']</ref>. Based mostly on the SL-26 the 27 mounts 15 [[Heat Sink]]s, 2 [[Pulse Laser]]s, 2 [[Extended Range Medium Laser|ER Medium Lasers]], 2 [[Extended Range Small Laser|ER Small Lasers]], a single anti-aircraft [[Plasma Rifle]] and an additional aft-mounted ER Medium and ER Small laser. BV (1.0) = 1,200<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 259</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,631<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 333</ref> |
Revision as of 23:00, 25 December 2021
Samurai | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Fairchild Dornier |
Production Year | 2472[1] |
Model | SL-25 |
Class | Medium |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Cost | 2,473,042[2] |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 50 tons |
Structural Integrity | 7 |
Frame | FD 50-12 |
Power Plant | Hermes 250 |
Fuel | 640 - 8 tons |
Armament |
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Communications System | FD 205 |
Tracking & Targeting System | Scope 115F |
Heat Sinks | 19 |
BV (1.0) | 969[2][3] |
BV (2.0) | 974[4][5] |
Contents
Description
The first Samurai were introduced for the Terran Hegemony even before the Exodus when Terran forces realized the need for a strong, capable ground-attack fighter. Fairchild Dornier managed to design a fighter which would meet these expectations, and so Samurai production began. The Amaris Civil War however led to the destruction of Samurai factories, stopping the production in 2774.
By the late thirty-first century, the Fairchild Dornier had rebuilt the Samurai's production line for the Lyran Alliance during the Jihad. This was due to disruptions in production of its mainstay medium fighter, the Lucifer during that time period.[4]
Weapons and Equipment
The SL-25 is a 50 ton AeroSpace Fighter with 5 Medium Lasers firing forward to attack ground units and additional single Medium Laser for attacks while moving away. Additionally short range Small Lasers allow it to attack fighters of same size or larger, while a single aft-mounted Small Laser is useful for dogfights with more agile enemies.[4]
Variants
- SL-26
- After over 150 years of service Dornier redesigned the Samurai to take advantage of Star League technology; this version was introduced in 2620.[6] This variant comes with XL Engine, Ferro-Aluminum armor and 18 Heat Sinks, while two Medium Lasers mounted on the wings were replaced with ER Large Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,364[7], BV (2.0) = 1,385[8]
- SL-27
- Thanks to Dornier contracts with Lyran Alliance and ComStar new Samurai could be built, and introduced this variant in 3068[9]. Based mostly on the SL-26 the 27 mounts 15 Heat Sinks, 2 Pulse Lasers, 2 ER Medium Lasers, 2 ER Small Lasers, a single anti-aircraft Plasma Rifle and an additional aft-mounted ER Medium and ER Small laser. BV (1.0) = 1,200[10], BV (2.0) = 1,631[11]
Notable Pilots
Elden Berardinelli – One of the original members of the command lance of Sorenson’s Sabres. Berardinelli’s Samurai was maintained in perfect condition.[12]
Notes
- The Unseen Samurai image first appeared on the AeroTech box (top and bottom). This image never appeared along with game stats, and was only identified as the SL-25 Samurai when Ral Partha released a miniature for it.
- The Reseen Samurai image first appeared in AeroTech 2 Revised Edition, illustrated by Chris Lewis. It's first Technical Readout appearance was in Technical Readout: 3039, illustrated by Doug Chaffee.
Gallery
SL-25 Samurai from TRO:3039
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the SL-25 Samurai
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Record Sheets: 3039, p. 257
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 85
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 202-203
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 331
- ↑ MUL online date for the SL-26 Samurai
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 258
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 332
- ↑ MUL online date for the SL-27 Samurai
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 259
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 333
- ↑ Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack), p.18 , "Elden Berardinelli" - Notable Samurai pilot