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|name=Sphinx | |name=Sphinx | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[Clan Nova Cat]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Clan Nova Cat]],[[Clan Sea Fox]] |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Introduced in the late [[Jihad]], the ''Sphinx'' was designed by [[Clan Nova Cat]] as a heavier companion to the [[Black Hawk]] Omnimech. | |
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| + | Emulating the ''Black Hawk Prime'', the ''Sphinx'' is built around an array of multiple lasers, allowing it put out a massive amount of firepower at short to medium ranges. It also maintains a similar movement profile to the ''Black Hawk'' lacking the jump jets of the lighter design but mounting [[MASC]], allowing it to hit speeds of up to 108 kph in short bursts. Its heavier frame also supports more armor, making it more durable then the smaller ''Black Hawk''. The ''Sphinx'' has actually replaced the aging ''Black Hawk'' in many Clan units. | ||
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| + | While a capable mech, the ''Sphinx'' lacks any significant long ranged firepower, and still suffers heat issues when all its lasers are fired at once. | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The fast and well-armored ' | + | The fast and well-armored ''Sphinx'' uses an array of 10 [[ER Medium Lasers]] tied into an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] for precision strikes. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *- | + | *NC319-13A - Modified for long range, this variant replaces the weapons payload with eight Series 1G [[ER Small Lasers]] and two Series 7K [[ER Large Lasers]] for variable fire. |
| − | *- | + | *SF156-06A - A Sea Fox modification, this variant removes the [[Targeting Computer]] and [[MASC]] systems. It also uses [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor to free up additional payload space for the inclusion of two additional [[ER Large Lasers]]. This version is known for its massive overheating. |
| − | *- | + | *NC101-54B - Intended for picket duty, this variant follows a similar upgrade pattern as SF156-06A. It also replaces the array of ER Large and Medium lasers with an array of 10 General System [[Heavy Small Lasers]] and 2 Kolbri Delta Series [[Large Pulse Lasers]]. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.warrenborn.com/Files/Dossiers/Death%20From%20Above.pdf Marat Deleportas' Dossier] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.warrenborn.com/Files/Dossiers/Death%20From%20Above.pdf Floyd Glass's Dossier] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.warrenborn.com/Files/Dossiers/Counterassault.pdf Dean Lanos' Dossier] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.warrenborn.com/Files/Dossiers/Counterassault.pdf Revekka Shteysel's Dossier] |
Revision as of 15:28, 6 October 2009
| Sphinx | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Nova Cat,Clan Sea Fox |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | Bergan Version 6.2 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Compound 12A2 |
| Engine | 375 XL |
| Speed | 86 km/h (108 km/h with MASC) |
| Armament |
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Contents
Description
Introduced in the late Jihad, the Sphinx was designed by Clan Nova Cat as a heavier companion to the Black Hawk Omnimech.
Emulating the Black Hawk Prime, the Sphinx is built around an array of multiple lasers, allowing it put out a massive amount of firepower at short to medium ranges. It also maintains a similar movement profile to the Black Hawk lacking the jump jets of the lighter design but mounting MASC, allowing it to hit speeds of up to 108 kph in short bursts. Its heavier frame also supports more armor, making it more durable then the smaller Black Hawk. The Sphinx has actually replaced the aging Black Hawk in many Clan units.
While a capable mech, the Sphinx lacks any significant long ranged firepower, and still suffers heat issues when all its lasers are fired at once.
Armament
The fast and well-armored Sphinx uses an array of 10 ER Medium Lasers tied into an advanced Targeting Computer for precision strikes.
Variants
- NC319-13A - Modified for long range, this variant replaces the weapons payload with eight Series 1G ER Small Lasers and two Series 7K ER Large Lasers for variable fire.
- SF156-06A - A Sea Fox modification, this variant removes the Targeting Computer and MASC systems. It also uses Ferro-Fibrous armor to free up additional payload space for the inclusion of two additional ER Large Lasers. This version is known for its massive overheating.
- NC101-54B - Intended for picket duty, this variant follows a similar upgrade pattern as SF156-06A. It also replaces the array of ER Large and Medium lasers with an array of 10 General System Heavy Small Lasers and 2 Kolbri Delta Series Large Pulse Lasers.