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{{otheruses|the 35-ton BattleMech|other uses|Stiletto}}
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{{otheruses|the light STO-series [[BattleMech]]|the [[apocryphal]] ultralight STD-series BattleMech|Stiletto (StarDrive)}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = Stiletto_FMLA.jpg
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|image=Stiletto_FMLA.jpg
|name = ''Stiletto''
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|name=Stiletto
|manufacturer = [[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name=TRJp62f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 62–63: "STO-4A Stiletto"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 -->
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|manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 56-57, "STO-4A Stiletto"</ref>  
|production year = 3061
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|production year=3061
|year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5131/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5131/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model = STO-4A<ref name=TRJp62f />
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|model=STO-4A<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>
|class = Light
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|class=Light
|cost = 5,167,125 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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|cost= 5,167,125 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
|Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
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|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]
|mech type = BattleMech
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|mech type=Battlemech
|feet = 2
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|feet=2
|mass = 35
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|mass=35
|chassis = [[MatherTech 750]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[endo steel]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|chassis=[[Chassis#Models|MatherTech 750 Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>
|armor = [[Lexington Ltd. High Grade Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|armor=[[Lexington Ltd. High Grade]] [[Ferro-Fibrous]] w/ [[CASE]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>  
|engine = [[VOX 280 Light Engine]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|engine=[[VOX 280]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>
|comsys = [[Cyclops 14]] with [[Guardian ECM suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|comsys=[[Cyclops 14 w/Guardian ECM Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>
|T&T = [[Cyclops-Beagle]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|speed=129.6<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>
|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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|armament=
|speed = 129 <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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*2x [[Streak SRM-2]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp62f /> -->
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*1x [[LRM-5]]<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>
* 2x [[Streak SRM-2]]
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|BV (1.0)=746<ref name="COp132">''Combat Operations'', p. 132, "Force Faction Tables"</ref>
* 1x [[LRM-5]]
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|BV (2.0)=859<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 85</ref>
* 1x [[Guardian ECM suite]]
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}}  
|BV (1.0) = 746<ref name="COp132">''Combat Operations'', p. 132: "Force Faction Tables"</ref>
 
|BV (2.0) = 859<ref name=TRJp62f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 85</ref>
 
}}
 
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The '''''Stiletto''''' was engineered in a similar vein as the ''[[Black Hawk-KU]]'' or the ''[[Rakshasa]]'', using examples of ''[[Fire Falcon]]'' [[OmniMech]]s salvaged from the battlefield immediately following the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|Battle of Coventry]]. Not only does the ''Stiletto'' have an identical speed profile as the ''Fire Falcon'', thanks to a [[VOX 280]] [[light engine]] giving it a top speed of 129.6 km/h, but it also has an almost identical visual profile to the 'Mech which it tries to emulate. Supporting this is a lightweight [[MatherTech 750]] [[endo steel]] chassis that supports six tons of [[Lexington Ltd. High Grade]] [[ferro-fibrous]] with [[CASE]] to protect against an ammunition explosion.<ref name="TRO:3067p56">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 56–57: "STO-4A Stiletto"</ref>
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The '''''Stiletto''''' was engineered in a similar vein as the ''[[Black Hawk-KU]]'' or the ''[[Rakshasa]]'', using examples of ''[[Fire Falcon]]'' [[OmniMech]]s salvaged from the battlefield immediately following the [[Battle of Coventry]]. The ''Stiletto'' has an identical speed profile as the ''Fire Falcon'' with a VOX 280 [[Light Engine]] giving it a top speed of 129.6 km/h. The ''Stiletto'' also has an almost identical visual profile to the 'Mech which it tries to emulate, and is built on a lightweight MatherTech 750 [[Endo Steel]] chassis that supports six tons of Lexington Ltd. High Grade [[Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] to protect against an ammunition explosion. The ''Stiletto'' also has a Guardian [[ECM Suite]] which protects the 'Mech from advanced electronic warfare equipment.<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>
  
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
The ''Stiletto'' is armed for both long and short range combat. For close combat, the ''Stiletto'' has two [[Coventry T4H]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers while long range combat is handled by a single [[LRM-5#Coventry_Five-Tube|Coventry Five-Tube]] [[LRM-5]] launcher that makes the ''Stiletto'' capable of both direct and indirect missile support. The weapons payload of the ''Stiletto'' has received some criticism, as the 'Mech carries only one ton of LRM and Streak ammunition, rendering it defenseless once these are depleted. The ''Stiletto'' also has a [[Guardian ECM suite]] which protects the 'Mech from advanced electronic warfare equipment.<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>
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The ''Stiletto'' is armed for both long and short range combat. For close combat, the ''Stiletto'' has two Coventry T4H [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers. For long range combat, the ''Stiletto'' has a single Coventry Five-Tube [[LRM-5]] launcher that makes the ''Stiletto'' capable of both direct and indirect missile support. The weapons payload of the ''Stiletto'' has received some criticism as the 'Mech is completely dependent on ammunition based missile weapons.<ref name="TRO:3067p56"/>
  
 
== Variants ==
 
== Variants ==
*; STO-4B : Designed in [[Introduction Year::3063]]<ref name="MUL2"/> as a response to criticism over the 4A variant's ammunition dependence, the 4B removes all of the missile weapons and CASE and replaces them with a single [[ER large laser]] and two [[ER medium laser]]s. A [[flamer]] rounds out the arsenal on the 4B, making the 'Mech highly effective against unarmored infantry.<ref name=TRJp62f /> BV (1.0) = 936<ref name="COp132"/> BV (2.0) = 1,164<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 86</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5131/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-4B variant]''</ref>
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*;STO-4B : Designed in [[Introduction Year::3063]]<ref name="MUL2"/> as a response to criticism over the 4A variant's ammunition dependence, the 4B removes all of the missile weapons and replaces them with a single [[ER Large Laser]] and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. A [[Flamer]] rounds out the arsenal on the 4B, making the 'Mech highly effective against unarmored infantry. BV (1.0) = 936<ref name="COp132"/> BV (2.0) = 1,164<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 86</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5131/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-4B variant]''</ref>
  
*; STO-4C : This variant, developed in [[Introduction Year::3076]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, replaces the standard weaponry with a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s and an [[MML-5]]. It also adds additional armor to round out its tonnage. BV (2.0) = 941<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 87</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5666/stiletto-sto-4c/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-4C variant]''</ref>
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*;STO-4C : This variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3076]]<ref name="MUL3"/> replaces the standard weaponry with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and an [[MML-5]] missile launcher. It also adds additional armor. BV (2.0) = 941<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 87</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5666/stiletto-sto-4c/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-4C variant]''</ref>
  
*; STO-6X : An experimental model from Coventry Metal Works fielded in [[Introduction Year::3078]] that has a [[BattleMech turret]] on both side torsos, which, together, contain four [[ER medium laser]]s. A [[supercharger]] and [[Bloodhound active probe]] in the center and right torsos complete the picture. Another noteworthy feature of this variant is that it mounts fully functional arms and hands. BV(2.0) = 1,192<ref name="XTRO:Sp3">''Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner'', p. 3: "STO-6X Stiletto"</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5134/stiletto-sto-6x/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-6X variant]''</ref>
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*;STO-6X : An experimental model from Coventry Metal Works fielded in [[Introduction Year::3078]] that has a [[BattleMech Turret]] on both side torsos, which, together, contain 4 [[ER Medium Laser]]s. A [[Supercharger]] and [[Bloodhound Active Probe]] in the center and right torsos complete the picture. [[Double Heat Sinks]] were added to handle the increased heat from the new weapons. Another noteworthy feature of this variant is that it mounts fully functional arms and hands. BV(2.0)=1,192<ref name="XTRO:Sp3">''Experimental Techical Readout: Steiner'', p. 3, "STO-6X Stilleto"</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5134/stiletto-sto-6x/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-6X variant]''</ref>
  
*; STO-6S : This ''Stiletto'' is the production variant of the STO-6X introduced in [[Introduction Year::3083]]. The weapons, armor, and [[Bloodhound active probe]] all remain unchanged, but the engine [[supercharger]] has been exchanged for a [[Guardian ECM suite]]. This allows the ''Stiletto'' to interfere with the electronic systems commonly used by the [[Word of Blake]]. BV (2.0) = 1,171<ref name="TRO:PROTOp103">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 103: "STO-6S Stiletto"</ref><ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5133/stiletto-sto-6s/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-6S variant]''</ref>
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*;STO-6S : This ''Stiletto'' is the production variant of the STO-6X introduced in [[Introduction Year::3083]]. The weapons, armor, and Bloodhound Active Probe all remain unchanged, but the engine Supercharger has been exchanged for a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. This allows the ''Stiletto'' to interfere with the electronic systems commonly used by the [[Word of Blake]]. BV (2.0) = 1,171<ref name="TRO:PROTOp103">''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 103, "STO-6S Stilleto"</ref><ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5133/stiletto-sto-6s/ MUL online entry for the Stiletto STO-6S variant]''</ref>
  
 
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*; FRF-A : This [[MechCommander (Video Game)/BattleMechs#Stiletto|MechCommander variant]] of the ''Stiletto'' is armed with three [[LRM (MC)|LRM racks]] and one [[Streak SRM (MC)|ST SR missile pack]]. It carries eight tons of armor protection and an [[Intermediate Sensors (MC)|intermediate sensor]].
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*;FRF-A : This [[MechCommander (Video Game)/BattleMechs#Stiletto|MechCommander variant]] of the ''Stiletto'' is armed with three [[LRM (MC)|LRM Racks]] and one [[Streak SRM (MC)|ST SR Missile Pack]]. It carries eight tons of armor protection and an [[Intermediate Sensors (MC)|Intermediate Sensor]].
  
*; FRF-W : This variant carries six tons of armor and more weapons. It is armed with one [[Large Pulse (MC)|large pulse laser]], two [[LRM (MC)|LRM racks]], and an [[Intermediate Sensors (MC)|intermediate sensor]].
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*;FRF-W : This variant carries six tons of armor and and more weapons. It is armed with one [[Large Pulse (MC)|Large Pulse Laser]], two LRM Racks, and an Intermediate Sensor.
  
*; FRF-J : The FRF-J has the same armament as the FRF-A and six tons of armor. Its [[jump jet]]s allow it to jump up to 134 meters.
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*;FRF-J : The FRF-J has the same armament as the FRF-A and six tons of armor. Its jump jets allow it to jump up to one-hundred thirty-four meters.
 
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== Related BattleMechs ==
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* The [[apocryphal]] ultralight STL-7D ''[[Stiletto (StarDrive)]]'' published in the [[StarDrive]] magazine in 1988 shares the name, but is obviously an unrelated design otherwise.
  
 
== Design Quirks ==
 
== Design Quirks ==
The STO-4A ''Stiletto'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Stiletto Entry.</ref>
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The ''STO-6S Stiletto'' variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name="TRO:PROTOp103"/>
* [[Multi-Trac]]
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* [[Bad Reputation]]  
* [[Difficult Ejection]]
 
 
 
The STO-6S ''Stiletto'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:PROTOp103/>
 
* [[Bad Reputation]]
 
 
* [[Difficult Ejection]]
 
* [[Difficult Ejection]]
 
* [[Multi-Trac]]
 
* [[Multi-Trac]]
 
== Related BattleMechs ==
 
* ''[[Fire Falcon]]'' - The 'Mech was conceived from captured ''Fire Falcon'' OmniMechs.
 
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
 
* The ''Stiletto'' was first deployed on [[Port Arthur]] and used by the [[First Davion Guards]] against [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].{{cn}}
 
* The ''Stiletto'' was first deployed on [[Port Arthur]] and used by the [[First Davion Guards]] against [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]].{{cn}}
 
 
* During the [[FedCom Civil War]], Duke [[Frederick Bradford]], noble ruler of [[Coventry]], refused to deliver ''Stilettoes'' to any unit that supported [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]].{{cn}}
 
* During the [[FedCom Civil War]], Duke [[Frederick Bradford]], noble ruler of [[Coventry]], refused to deliver ''Stilettoes'' to any unit that supported [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]].{{cn}}
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* The ''Stiletto'' appears in FASA Interactive's expansion pack for [[MechCommander (Video Game)|MechCommander]], Desperate Measures. Desperate Measures was released in 1999, three years before the ''Stiletto's'' canon appearance in [[Technical Readout: 3067]].
  
* The ''Stiletto'' appears in FASA Interactive's expansion pack for [[MechCommander (Video Game)|MechCommander]], Desperate Measures. Desperate Measures was released in 1999, three years before the ''Stiletto''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s canon appearance in [[Technical Readout: 3067]].
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== Mech Gallery ==
 
 
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Stilett'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''STL-4A'''.
 
 
 
* The [[apocryphal]] [[BattleMech#Ultralight|ultralight]] 'Mech [[Stiletto (StarDrive)|STL-7D ''Stiletto'']] published in [[StarDrive]] magazine in 1988 shares the name, but is an unrelated design otherwise.
 
 
 
==Gallery==
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Stiletto FMLA.jpg|Original ''Stiletto'' from ''[[Field Manual: Lyran Alliance|FM:LA]]''
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Image:Stiletto.gif|STO-4A ''Stiletto''
Stiletto.gif|STO-4A ''Stiletto'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
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Image:Stiletto 6X.jpg|A Experimental STO-6X ''Stiletto''
Stiletto 6X XTROSteiner.jpg|Experimental STO-6X ''Stiletto'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner|XTRO:Steiner]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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