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− | The first '''''Samurais''''' were introduced for the [[Terran Hegemony]] even before the [[Exodus (2242)|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 [[Production Ceased::2774]].<ref name=TRO3039p202-203/> | + | The first '''''Samurais''''' were introduced for the [[Terran Hegemony]] even before the [[Exodus (2242)|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 [[Production Ceased::2774]]. |
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+ | By the late [[31st Century]], the Fairchild Dornier had rebuilt the Samauri's production line for the [[Lyran Alliance]] during the [[Jihad]]. This was due to distruptions in production of its mainstay medium fighter, the [[Lucifier]] during that time period.<ref name=TRO3039p202-203/> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== |
Revision as of 22:02, 8 September 2013
Samurai | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Fairchild Dornier |
Production Year | 2450[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[3][4] |
BV (2.0) | 974[5][6] |
Description
The first Samurais 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 31st Century, the Fairchild Dornier had rebuilt the Samauri's production line for the Lyran Alliance during the Jihad. This was due to distruptions in production of its mainstay medium fighter, the Lucifier during that time period.[5]
Armament
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.[5]
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[7]. 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[8], BV (2.0) = 1,385[9]
- SL-27 - Thanks to Dornier contracts with Lyran Alliance and ComStar new Samurai could be build, and introduced this variant in 3068[10]. Based mostly on 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[11], BV (2.0) = 1,631[12]
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.[13]
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Samurai
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 257
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 257
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 85
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 202-203, "Samurai Fighter Profile"
- ↑ 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