Scorpion (BattleMech)
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[[Image: |191px|Scorpion (BattleMech)]]
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| Scorpion | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Brigadier Corporation |
| Model | SCP-1N |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons tons |
| Chassis | Brigadier 800F |
| Armor | 4/Star Slab |
| Engine | VOX 330 |
| Speed | 97.2 kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | none |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 786 |
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Description
Built before the technological renaissance that saw a more open view of quadruped 'Mechs the Scorpion is an example of an idea that was ahead of its time. The 'Mech was originally intended as a stable weapons platform but as the 'Mech came into service it was relegated to an infantry support role. The design itself was also shunned by most Mechwarriors due to the rough ride that it had because of its four-legged construction which was hard to get used to. If the design is looked at though from an objective standpoint the Scorpion is a very capable 'Mech at its intended role. With the PPC mounted in the body and with the inherent stability of the design the 'Mech is a very stable platform for long-range fire. One quirk in the design though that does put it at something of a disadvantage is the lack of jump jets used on most medium 'Mechs though the top speed of 97.2 kph does help to alleviate any maneuverability concerns a pilot may have.
Armament
The Scorpion carries a very basic weapons payload. Its primary weapon is an Anderson Armaments PPC which, when combined with the Scorpions highly stable chassis, makes the 'Mech an ideal close support 'Mech. For close range combat the Scorpion carries a Marvel Six-Load SRM 6. This weapon allows the Scorpion to capitalize on any breaches in the enemy's armor.
Variants
- SCP-10 - The SCP-10 Scorpion is a very basic upgrade of the design. The PPC is removed from the 'Mech and replaced with an ER PPC. While this gives the Scorpion greater range it also increases the heat from the ER PPC by fifty percent which greatly overtaxes the Scorpions ten heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 785
- SCP-12C - This version of the Scorpion is similar to the original design. The engine has been upgraded to an Extralight engine and the 'Mech now uses Ferro-Fibrous armor for protection. The primary weapon is an ER PPC and the 12C has double heat sinks to handle the large heat load from the weapon. The SRM 6 was replaced with an Improved Narc Missile Beacon, which allows friendly units to fire missiles at enemies that have been tagged with an iNarc pod with or accuracy. Additionally a c3i computer has been added to allow other 'Mechs to share targeting telemetry. BV (1.0) = 1,058
- SCP-12S - The 12S variant of the Scorpion is produces by Defiance Industries and is a complete redesign of the Scorpion. The 'Mech is constructed using an Endo Steel chassis and is powered by a Light Fusion Engine. The saved weight is used to upgrade the primary weapon to an LB-X Autocannon/10 and for close range combat the Scorpion retains its SRM 6 launcher. BV (1.0) = 969