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|name= ''Scarabus'' | |name= ''Scarabus'' | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name=TRCIp98f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 98–99: "SCB-9A Scarabus"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> |
|model=SCB-9A | |model=SCB-9A | ||
|production year=3053 | |production year=3053 | ||
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|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
| − | |chassis= [[Small Bug-B]] [[endo steel]] | + | |chassis= [[Small Bug-B]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[endo steel]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |armor= [[Valiant Gauntlet]] | + | |armor= [[Valiant Gauntlet Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |engine= [[Vlar 300 XL]] | + | |engine= [[Vlar 300 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |comsys= [[Wilson Silicon Siren]] | + | |comsys= [[Wilson Silicon Siren]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |T&T= [[Winston Coral Snake]] with [[ | + | |T&T= [[Winston Coral Snake]] with [[CherrySeed Bullseye TAG]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks= 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] | + | |heat sinks= 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |speed=162 | + | |speed=162 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp98f /> --> |
* 1x [[ECM suite]] | * 1x [[ECM suite]] | ||
| − | * 2x [[ | + | * 2x [[medium laser]] |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | * 2x [[small laser]] |
* 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] | * 1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] | ||
| − | * 1x [[ | + | * 1x [[hatchet]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=732<ref name= | + | |BV (1.0)=732<ref name=COp132>''Combat Operations'', p. 132</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=846<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 26</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=846<ref name=TRCIp98f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 26</ref> |
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; SCB-9T : The 9T variant of the ''Scarabus'' is built using [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to enhance the 'Mech's speed and strength once in the proper heat range. This enhances the 'Mech's top speed giving it a maximum speed of 183.6 km/h and also increases the sheer amount of damage that the ''Scarabus'' is capable of doing with its [[hatchet]]. Otherwise, the 'Mech has not had any significant changes made. BV (1.0) = 749<ref name= | + | *; Prototypes : VEST tried various other melee weapons, including vibroblades, shields, and spikes; non entered mass production.<ref name=TRCIp98f /> |
| + | *; SCB-9T : The 9T variant of the ''Scarabus'' is built using [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to enhance the 'Mech's speed and strength once in the proper heat range. This enhances the 'Mech's top speed giving it a maximum speed of 183.6 km/h and also increases the sheer amount of damage that the ''Scarabus'' is capable of doing with its [[hatchet]]. Otherwise, the 'Mech has not had any significant changes made.<ref name=TRCIp98f /> BV (1.0) = 749<ref name=COp132/>, BV (2.0) = 953<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 27</ref> | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
Revision as of 00:13, 30 November 2022
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| Scarabus | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Coventry Metal Works[1] |
| Production Year | 3053[2] |
| Model | SCB-9A |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,489,770 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Small Bug-B [endo steel] |
| Armor | Valiant Gauntlet Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Vlar 300 XL |
| Communications System | Wilson Silicon Siren |
| Targeting Tracking System | Winston Coral Snake with CherrySeed Bullseye TAG |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Speed | 162 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 732[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 846[1][4] |
Contents
Description
The Scarabus is a 'Mech that was designed to be faster than the Locust, with more firepower. The 'Mech achieves this with a massive Vlar 300 XL extralight engine, built on a Small Bug-B endo steel. These lightweight technologies allow it to a maximum speed of 162 km/h and still have weight left over for heavier weaponry and equipment. To protect these internals and save even more weight, the 'Mech is armored with five and a half tons of Valiant Gauntlet ferro-fibrous armor.
Originally designed by the Solaris-based Vining Engineering and Salvage Team, the small company found it couldn't meet the AFFC's production goals. Coventry Metal Works purchased a license to produce it, and the Scarabus has been part of Lyran Commonwealth and Federated Suns units ever since.[5]
Weapons and Equipment
The Scarabus is protected by a close range weapons arsenal, with the primary weapons being a pair of Defiance B3M medium lasers and a pair of Defiance B3S small lasers. To defend itself when the 'Mech gets into extremely close range combat, the 'Mech carries a two ton hatchet, which allows it to cleave into an enemy's armor.
The 'Mech is also equipped with a CherrySeed Guardian ECM suite to protect itself from advanced electronic detection equipment when scouting against an enemy, and mounts a CherrySeed Bullseye TAG to designate targets for Arrow IV artillery attacks.[5]
Variants
- Prototypes
- VEST tried various other melee weapons, including vibroblades, shields, and spikes; non entered mass production.[1]
- SCB-9T
- The 9T variant of the Scarabus is built using Triple Strength Myomer to enhance the 'Mech's speed and strength once in the proper heat range. This enhances the 'Mech's top speed giving it a maximum speed of 183.6 km/h and also increases the sheer amount of damage that the Scarabus is capable of doing with its hatchet. Otherwise, the 'Mech has not had any significant changes made.[1] BV (1.0) = 749[3], BV (2.0) = 953[6]
Design Quirks
The Scarabus has the following Design Quirk:[7]
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Skarabäus. The model code was accordingly changed to SKB-9A.
Gallery
Scarabus from TRO:3055
Scarabus from TRO:3055 Upgrade
SCB-9A Scarabus in combat from CCG
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 98–99: "SCB-9A Scarabus"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Scarabus
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 132
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 26
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3055, p. 24, "Scarabus 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 27
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Scarabus Entry.