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{{InfoBoxASF
 
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| image = [[Image:Shilone_3025.jpg|191px]]
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| image = [[Image:Shilone FPRSW2.png|191px]]
| name = Shilone
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| name = ''Shilone''
 
| manufacturer = [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
 
| manufacturer = [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]
 
| model = SL-17
 
| model = SL-17
| Class = Medium
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| Class = Medium aerospace fighter
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
| Cost = 3,399,045<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 273</ref>
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| Cost = 3,399,045 [[C-bill]]s<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 273</ref>
| Introduced =  [[2787]]
 
 
| production year = 2796
 
| production year = 2796
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2923/shilone-sl-17 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2923/shilone-sl-17 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| frame = [[Wakazashi III]]
 
| frame = [[Wakazashi III]]
 
| power plant = [[Shinobi 260]]
 
| power plant = [[Shinobi 260]]
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| armor = [[Naketsu AeroWeave Standard]]
 
| Fuel = 400 - 5 tons
 
| Fuel = 400 - 5 tons
 
| armament =  
 
| armament =  
* 1x[[Large Laser]]
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* 1x [[Large laser]]
* 1x[[LRM-20]]
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* 1x [[LRM-20]]
* 2x[[Medium Laser]]s
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* 2x [[Medium laser]]s
* 1x[[SRM-4]]s
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* 1x [[SRM-4]]
 
| communications system = [[Duoteck 100]]
 
| communications system = [[Duoteck 100]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[RCA Instatrac Mark XI]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[RCA Instatrac Mark XI]]
| heat sinks = 20
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| heat sinks = 20 [[single heat sink]]s
 
| BV (1.0) = 1,149<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 273</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 116</ref>
 
| BV (1.0) = 1,149<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 273</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 116</ref>
 
| BV (2.0) = 1,266
 
| BV (2.0) = 1,266
 
}}
 
}}
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==Description==
 
==Description==
A medium fighter mostly used by the [[Draconis Combine]], the '''''Shilone''''' has heavier arms and armor than most other fighters in its weight class. Early models suffered a manufacturing defect in the wing joint, resulting in several fatal crashes.  All models were later upgraded with new wing joints and have had no structural failures since.
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A medium [[aerospace fighter]] mostly used by the [[Draconis Combine]], the '''''Shilone''''' has heavier arms and armor than most other fighters in its weight class. Early models suffered a manufacturing defect in the wing joint resulting in several fatal crashes, however all models were later upgraded with new wing joints and have had no structural failures since. An interesting point of design, pilots enter and exit through an access hatch on the fighter's belly.<ref>''Hearts of Chaos'', ch. 16</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The SL-17 ''Shilone'' mounts a [[Shigunga]] [[LRM-20]] and a [[Diverse Optics Type 10]] [[Large Laser]] in the nose.  For shorter range attacks, two [[Diverse Optics Type 20]] [[Medium Lasers]] in the wings can be used to finish the job. In case of another fighter finding itself behind the ''Shilone'', a rear-facing [[NCK "Thornbush"]] [[SRM-4]] launcher can dispatch pursuit.
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The SL-17 ''Shilone'' mounts a [[LRM-20#Shigunga|Shigunga]] [[LRM-20]] and a [[Diverse Optics Type 10]] [[large laser]] in the nose, supported by two [[Diverse Optics Type 20]] [[medium laser]]s in the wings for closer ranges and finishing weakened targets. In case of another fighter finding itself behind the ''Shilone'', a rear-facing [[SRM-4#Thornbush|NCK "Thornbush"]] [[SRM-4]] launcher can dispatch the pursuer.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;SL-17AC : The most notable variant replaces the nose mounted LRM-20 rack and a [[heat sink]] with a pair of [[Autocannon/2]]s, with a total ammo loadout of 45 rounds. This allows the ''Shilone'' to fight at increased range, surprising the enemy and staying out of harm's way.<br>BV (1.0) = 1,016 <ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 274</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 117</ref>, BV (2.0) = 972
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*; SL-17AC : The most notable variant replaces the nose-mounted [[LRM-20]] rack and a [[single heat sink]] with a pair of [[AC/2]]s, with a total ammo loadout of 45 rounds. This allows the ''Shilone'' to fight at increased range, surprising the enemy and staying out of harm's way.<br>BV (1.0) = 1,016 <ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 274</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 117</ref>, BV (2.0) = 972
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*; SL-17R : This simple upgrade of the SL-17 replaces the [[single heat sink]]s with [[double heat sink|double strength]] versions<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 68</ref>. BV (1.0) = 1,214<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 275</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 118</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,230
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*; SL-17X : A [[Jihad]]-era experimental refit by [[Pablito Reynolds]], this variant has been equipped with 10.5 tons of [[ferro-aluminum]] armor. Its principal weapon is an [[improved heavy Gauss rifle]] with three tons of ammunition and, while it retains the original 17R's [[large laser]], a pair of Clan [[ER medium laser]]s have fitted on each wing. In addition to the additional armor, the fighter has been given a pair of rear-mounted [[chaff pod]]s. 10 [[double heat sinks]] are installed to handle new heat curve. BV (2.0) = 1,917<ref>''SL-17X Shilone'', pp. 12, 24 SL-17X Shilone - Experimental Fluff and stats for variant.</ref>
  
*;SL-17R : This simple upgrade of the SL-17 replaces the low-tech heat sinks with [[double heat sink|double strength]] versions<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 68</ref>. BV (1.0) = 1,214<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 275</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 118</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,230
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*; SL-18 : This [[Jihad]] variant replaces the armor with [[ferro-aluminum]], and upgrades the lasers to ER models. An [[XL engine]] is substituted for lighter weight, and replaces the original missile launchers with three [[MML-7]]s in the nose and one in the rear. BV (1.0) = 1,037<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 276</ref>
  
*;SL-17X : A [[Jihad]]-era experimental refit, the fighter has been equipped with 10.5 tons of [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor. Its principal weapon is an [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]] with 3 tons of ammunition. While retaining the original 17R's Large Laser, a pair of Clan ER Medium Lasers have fitted, one per wing.  In addition to additional armor, the fighter has been given a pair of rear-mounted [[Chaff Pod|Chaff Pods]]. It has 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] to handle new heat curve. BV (2.0) = 1,917<ref>''SL-17X Shilone'', pp. 12, 24 SL-17X Shilone - Experimental Fluff and stats for variant.</ref>
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==Notable Pilots==
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* [[Tyra Miraborg]]: A pilot from the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], Tyra Miraborg flew a ''Shilone'' on her fateful mission against the [[Clans]] in [[3050]] over [[Radstadt]], when she crashed her fighter into the bridge of the [[Clan Wolf]] flagship ''[[Dire_Wolf_(Individual_Sovetskii_Soyuz-class_WarShip)|Dire Wolf]]'', killing [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] at the cost of her own life. <ref>''Lethal Heritage'', p.{{cn}}</ref>
  
*;SL-18 : This [[Jihad]] variant replaces the armor for [[Ferro-Aluminum]], and upgrades the lasers to ER models. A [[XL Engine]] is replaced for lighter weight, and removes the original missile launchers,  for three [[MML-7]] in the Nose and one in the rear. BV (1.0) = 1,037<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 276</ref>
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==Notes==
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* Plastic SL-17 is included in [[BattleTech Salvage Box: Shilone]]
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:sl-17x.png|SL-17X ''Shilone''
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Shilone_3025.jpg|Original SL-17 ''Shilone'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]''
Image:TyraMiraborgSacrifice.jpg|Tyra Miraborg's kamikaze run into the ''Dire Wolf''
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Shilone TRO3025Revised.png|SL-17 ''Shilone'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised|TRO:3025 Revised]]''
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Shilone FPRSW2.png|''Shilone'' from ''[[ForcePack Record Sheets Wave Two|ForcePack RS Wave Two]]''
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Salvage Box Shilone - Shilone.jpg|''Shilone'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech Salvage Box: Shilone]]''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
* [[Tyra Miraborg]] of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] flew her ''Shilone'' on her fateful mission against the [[Clans]] in [[3050]] over [[Radstadt]], when she crashed her fighter into the bridge of the [[Clan Wolf]] flagship ''[[Sovetskii Soyuz#Named Vessels|Dire Wolf]]'', killing [[ilKhan]] [[Leo Showers]] at the cost of her own life. <ref>''Lethal Heritage'', p.{{cn}}</ref>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
 
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[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]]
 
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes]]
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Aerospace Fighters]]

Latest revision as of 04:16, 22 November 2023

Shilone FPRSW2.png
Shilone
Production information
Manufacturer Wakazashi Enterprises
Production Year 2796[1]
Model SL-17
Class Medium aerospace fighter
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Cost 3,399,045 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
Mass 65 tons
Structural Integrity 6
Frame Wakazashi III
Power Plant Shinobi 260
Armor Naketsu AeroWeave Standard
Fuel 400 - 5 tons
Armament
Communications System Duoteck 100
Tracking & Targeting System RCA Instatrac Mark XI
Heat Sinks 20 single heat sinks
BV (1.0) 1,149[3][4]
BV (2.0) 1,266

Description[edit]

A medium aerospace fighter mostly used by the Draconis Combine, the Shilone has heavier arms and armor than most other fighters in its weight class. Early models suffered a manufacturing defect in the wing joint resulting in several fatal crashes, however all models were later upgraded with new wing joints and have had no structural failures since. An interesting point of design, pilots enter and exit through an access hatch on the fighter's belly.[5]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The SL-17 Shilone mounts a Shigunga LRM-20 and a Diverse Optics Type 10 large laser in the nose, supported by two Diverse Optics Type 20 medium lasers in the wings for closer ranges and finishing weakened targets. In case of another fighter finding itself behind the Shilone, a rear-facing NCK "Thornbush" SRM-4 launcher can dispatch the pursuer.

Variants[edit]

  • SL-17AC 
    The most notable variant replaces the nose-mounted LRM-20 rack and a single heat sink with a pair of AC/2s, with a total ammo loadout of 45 rounds. This allows the Shilone to fight at increased range, surprising the enemy and staying out of harm's way.
    BV (1.0) = 1,016 [6][7], BV (2.0) = 972
  • SL-18 
    This Jihad variant replaces the armor with ferro-aluminum, and upgrades the lasers to ER models. An XL engine is substituted for lighter weight, and replaces the original missile launchers with three MML-7s in the nose and one in the rear. BV (1.0) = 1,037[12]

Notable Pilots[edit]

Notes[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Shilone
  2. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 273
  3. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 273
  4. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 116
  5. Hearts of Chaos, ch. 16
  6. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 274
  7. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 117
  8. Objective Raids, p. 68
  9. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 275
  10. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 118
  11. SL-17X Shilone, pp. 12, 24 SL-17X Shilone - Experimental Fluff and stats for variant.
  12. Record Sheets: 3039, p. 276
  13. Lethal Heritage, p.[citation needed]

Bibliography[edit]