Editing Summoner (Thor)

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|image=Summoner RGilClan v03.png
|name=''Summoner''
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[[Eagle Craft Group]]<ref name=TRCIp58f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 58–59: "Thor"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3050U -->
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[[St. Louis MechWorks]]<ref name=TRCIp58f />
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[[Svarstaad Industriplex Gamma]]<ref name=rg3p13>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3'', p. 13 "Summoner (Thor)"</ref>
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unnamed production complex in the [[Bearclaw]] system<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 49, "The Raven Absorption"</ref>
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|production year=2872
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3183/ MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|cost= 21,320,834 C-bills
|Tech Base = Clan
|mech type = OmniMech
|feet=biped
|mass=70
|chassis=[[JFS-703]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp58f /> -->
|armor= [[J63-3E Ferro Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp58f /> -->
|engine=[[Redline 350 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp58f /> -->
|comsys=[[Model J-D 067]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp58f /> -->
|T&T=[[Hawkeye 58]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp58f /> -->
|heat sinks=14 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp58f /> -->
|speed=86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp58f /> -->
|jumpjets=[[JF Standard]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp58f /> -->
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Primary Configuration <!-- <ref name=TRCIp58f /> -->
*1x [[LB 10-X Autocannon]]
*1x [[LRM-15]]
*1x [[ER PPC]]
|BV (1.0) = 2,306<ref name=COp109>''Combat Operations'', p. 109</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 2,298<ref name=TRCIp58f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 98</ref>
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==Description==
The '''''Summoner''''' is a highly mobile heavy [[OmniMech]] that is commonly used by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in a wide variety of roles.  Barely a second generation OmniMech, the Jade Falcons introduced the ''Summoner'' just after becoming the first Clan to win OmniMech technology from [[Clan Coyote]] in [[2863]].  The ''Summoner'' was [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code-named]] '''''Thor''''', its Inner Sphere reporting name, by [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] himself after fighting one on [[Trellwan]]. The name was supposedly inspired by the weapons loadout (in Prime configuration): a PPC and an AC, lightning and thunder, which are associated with the Norse god Thor.<ref>''Lethal Heritage'', chapter 17</ref>

The ''Summoner'''s balanced mix of speed, mobility, armor, and firepower make it a highly effective and reliable OmniMech.<ref name=TRO3050Up134f>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 134-135, "Summoner OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 32-33, "Summoner OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 30-31, "Summoner OmniMech Profile"</ref>

Largely supplanted within the Jade Falcons by its successor the [[Thor II|''Grand Summoner'']] during the [[Dark Age era]], [[Clan Hell's Horses]] maintained production of the original on [[Svarstaad]], ensuring by [[3150]] the ''Summoner'' was the oldest continuously produced OmniMech.<ref name=rg3p13/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Summoner'' is powered by a lightweight 350 [[XL engine]] that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h.  The mobility of the ''Summoner'' is enhanced with five [[jump jet]]s that allow it to jump up to one hundred and fifty meters.  The ''Summoner'' has fourteen [[double heat sink]]s which are capable of handling the heat produced in most of the 'Mechs configurations with ease. To protect it from damage, the ''Summoner'' carries nine and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name=TRO3050Up134f/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/> 

In its primary configuration the ''Summoner'' has a basic yet effective arsenal. The primary direct fire weapon is an [[ER PPC]] backed up by an [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] that can fire both standard and cluster ammunition. For fire support and bombardment, the ''Summoner'' has an [[LRM-15]] launcher.<ref name=TRO3050Up134f/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/>

==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : For long range combat, the ''Summoner'' A has a powerful [[Gauss rifle]] which is supported by a [[Large Pulse Laser]] for intermediate ranges and an [[SRM-6]] launcher for close combat.<ref name=TRCIp58f /> BV (1.0) = 2,119<ref name=COp109/>, BV (2.0) = 2,145<ref name=TRCIp58f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 99</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration AA : A configuration introduced in the [[Dark Age era]], this version carries a Gauss Rifle, SRM-6, and an [[ER Large Pulse Laser]]. BV (2.0) = 2,216<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 156</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration B : A missile bombardment configuration, the B configuration carries a pair of [[LRM-20]] launchers for long-range engagements. For close combat, the ''Summoner'' B has two [[SRM-4]] launchers. A [[Narc Missile Beacon]] allows the ''Summoner'' to designate targets for missile fire from other friendly units. The ''Summoner'' B has further protection through the use of an [[anti-missile system]], which gives it increased protection from missile attacks.<ref name=TRCIp58f /> BV (1.0) =  2,175<ref name=COp109/>, BV (2.0) = 2,159<ref name=TRCIp58f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 100</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration C : A close range brawler, the ''Summoner'' C is armed with a single [[ER Large Laser]] for long-range sniping at enemy targets but truly comes into its own at close range. The 'Mech relies on a powerful [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] for quick kill capabilities at close ranges. This is backed up by a highly accurate [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher to seek out weak points in an enemy's armor and an [[ER Small Laser]].<ref name=TRCIp58f /> BV (1.0) = 2,168<ref name=COp109/>, BV (2.0) = 2,379<ref name=TRCIp58f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 101</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration D : A multirole configuration of the ''Summoner'', the D configuration is armed with a pair of ER Large Lasers for long range combat. These are backed up by a pair of ER Medium Lasers for short range combat. All of these lasers are linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] making the 'Mech highly accurate. For anti-infantry combat, the 'Mech has a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s. A pair of anti-missile systems give the 'Mech protection from missile carrying enemies, while six extra heat sinks certainly help.<ref name=TRCIp58f /> BV (1.0) = 2,664<ref name=COp109/>, BV (2.0) = 2,643<ref name=TRCIp58f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 102</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration E : Configured to take advantage of the new [[Advanced Tactical Missile]] system, the ''Summoner'' E carries an ER PPC for long range sniping capabilities. This is backed up by an [[ATM-6]] launcher and an [[ATM-12]] launcher which are both capable of firing a variety of specialized missiles that are configured for long, medium, and short range combat making this configuration deadly at any range.<ref name=TRCIp58f /> BV (1.0) = 2,518<ref name=COp109/> (2,530)<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 124</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,612<ref name=TRCIp58f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 103</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration F : This version of the ''Summoner'' carries an [[Ultra AC/5]] and [[ER Medium Laser]] in each arm, backed up by a torso mounted [[LRM-10]] and ER Medium Laser. BV (2.0) = 2,186<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 104</ref> 

*; Alternate Configuration G : This variant is most adept sniping at long range, then dashing in to finish off its foe. The long-range punch comes from an [[ER PPC]] and an [[ER Large Laser]], each of which is capable of opening holes in an enemy's armor. To exploit those holes, the ''Summoner'' G carries six [[SRM-4]]s and a [[Heavy Small Laser]]; four more heat sinks still aren't enough to be careless.<ref name=TRCIp58f /> BV (2.0) = 2,452<ref name=TRCIp58f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 105</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration H : Similar in concept to the D configuration, the ''Summoner'' H carries two [[Heavy Large Laser]]s as its primary weapons for incredibly powerful hitting power backed up by two ER Medium Lasers. These are all linked to an advanced Targeting Computer for greater accuracy. This configuration also carries a single anti-missile system for increased defense and nine extra heat sinks for pilot comfort.<ref name=TRCIp58f /> BV (1.0) = 2,394<ref name=COp109/>, (2,416)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 188</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,536<ref name=TRCIp58f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 106</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration HH : This variant uses an array of new weaponry. It mounts a [[Plasma Cannon]], [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20]], [[Heavy Medium Laser]], and a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. To defend against conventional [[infantry]], the HH carries an [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle]].<ref name=TRCIp58f /> BV (2.0) = 2,490<ref name=TRCIp58f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 107</ref> 

*; Alternate Configuration J : The main firepower is provided by a [[HAG-40]] in the left arm/torso. This is supported by twin [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]]s in the right arm. A [[Light Active Probe]] is mounted in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 2,666<ref name=rg3p13/>

*; Alternate Configuration M : The preferred configuration of [[Nicolai Malthus]], the M configuration is similar to the primary configuration in that it has an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon backed up by an [[LB 10-X Autocannon]]. Where it deviates is that for close combat the M configuration of the ''Summoner'' has a [[Streak SRM-6]] and an [[ER Small Laser]] as secondary weapons.<ref name=TRCIp58f /> BV (1.0) =  2,254, BV (2.0) = 2,251<ref name=TRCIp58f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 108</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration Q : This configuration uses a Large Pulse Laser and ER PPC for primary firepower. For close combat it carries a [[Heavy Small Laser]] and [[Heavy Medium Laser]] and six [[SRM-4]] missile launchers. BV (2.0) = 2,479<ref name=TRO3050Up134f/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 109</ref><ref name=rg3p13/>

*; Alternate Configuration T : An [[ER PPC]] mounted in the right arm is supplemented by a [[ProtoMech AC/8]] in the left arm. A [[Streak LRM-15]] in the left torso provides additional firepower. The missile launcher and autocannon each have two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 2,355<ref name=rg3p13/>

*; Alternate Configuration U : This version carries a pair of [[ER PPC]]s tied into a [[Targeting Computer]] and a single [[LRT-15]]. The fixed Jump jets of the chassis prevents the installation of [[UMU|Underwater Maneuvering Units Pods]] typical of most "U" Omni-mech configurations which limit underwater performance of the machine. BV (2.0) = 3,092<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 146</ref>

*; Alternate Configuration Z : This configuration was used by [[The Society]]. It has a 150 meter jump capability and a [[Nova CEWS]]. Its right arm carries an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[ER Large Pulse Laser]]. The left arm carries eight [[AP Gauss Rifle]]s to deal with battle armor and conventional infantry. The left torso mounts a single [[iATM 12]] with three tons of ammunition.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 72</ref>

===Apocryphal Configurations===
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These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.

''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
*; SMN-PD "Pride" : A customized variant of the ''Summoner'' supposedly piloted by [[Aidan Pryde]], the ''Pride'' uses an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] in its left arm, supported by an [[Ultra Autocannon/5]], each with one ton of ammo. The left torso carries an [[ER medium laser]] with a Clan anti-missile system and a ton of AMS ammo. A single ER medium laser is in the right arm. <ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online'' - "Clan Heroes Sale Page"</ref>

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== Design Quirks ==
The ''Summoner'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 95 Design Quirk Table - Summoner Entry.</ref>
* [[Improved Communications]]
* [[Ubiquitous]]

==Related Designs==
*'''''[[Thresher]]''''' - [[Clan Jade Falcon]] became the first Clan to win OmniMech technology from [[Clan Coyote]] in [[2863]].  Shortly after winning this new technology, the Jade Falcons used ''Thresher'' BattleMechs as the basis for production of the ''Summoner'' OmniMech, a design which has since dominated the [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman|Jade Falcon ''touman'']]<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 41</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 134</ref>.

*'''''[[Thanatos]]''''' - Originally designed as an Omnimech, the ''Thanatos'' BattleMech was originally created to emulate the Summoner.

*'''''[[Sunder]]''''' - The ''Sunder'' OmniMech was reverse engineered from Clan OmniMech salvage after the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]].  Until later production runs of the ''Sunder'', the chassis of ''Summoner'' and ''Hellbringer'' (''Loki'') OmniMechs were reinforced to bear the extra weight, resulting in significant actuator problems.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 94</ref>

*'''''[[Falconer]]''''' - This 'Mech was designed in part by [[Hanse Davion]], who sought a 'Mech that could beat the Falcons at their own game. Its movement profile and performance were clearly inspired in part by the Clan ''Thor'', a 'Mech that caused [[Federated Commonwealth]] troops no end of difficulties.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 62</ref>

*'''''[[Thor II]]''''' - Developed by Clan Jade Falcon in 3093, the ''Thor II'' or  ''Grand Summoner'' improved upon the original ''Thor'' by removing the permanently mounted Jump Jets and adding an [[Endo-Steel]] frame.  Mounting a similar energy-ballistic-missile loadout as its progenitor, the ''Thor II'' is superior to the original design in almost every way.

==Notable Pilots==
* The ''Summoner'' was the preferred BattleMech of [[Aidan Pryde]], though he used a ''[[Timber Wolf]]'' in his final battle on [[Tukayyid]], because no ''Summoner'' was available in his garrison cluster.<ref>''Falcon Guard'', p. 16</ref>
* Khan [[Marthe Pryde]] was a feared ''Summoner'' pilot throughout her career.<ref>''Falcon Guard'', p.??{{cn}}</ref>
*[[Star Colonel]] [[Nicolai Malthus]] piloted the ''Summoner-M'' variant.<ref>''1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)'', p. ??{{cn}}</ref>
*[[Star Captain]] [[Quinn Kerensky]] of the Jade Falcons pilots the G variant, which she made famous. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrades'', p. 134</ref>
* Loremaster [[Edmund Hoyt]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], killed during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] was a Summoner pilot.<ref name=T-29>''Tukayyid'', pp. 29-38 "Campaign: Clan Smoke Jaguar"</ref>

==Quote==
{{Quote|If you see a Falcon not in a ''Summoner'', ''[[Hellbringer]]'' or ''[[Kit Fox]]'', double your caution.}}
- [[Clan Coyote]] adage<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 134</ref>

==Notes==
* In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was altered to '''''Nemesis'''''. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was left unchanged.
* Plastic ''Summoner (Thor)'' Prime is included in ''[[BattleTech:_Clan_Command_Star|BattleTech: Clan Command Star]]''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Thor.jpg|Original ''Summoner'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]''
Thor BTCTRoW.jpg|''Summoner'' from ''[[BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare|BTC:TRoW]]''
Summoner.png|''Summoner'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
Summoner RGilClan v03.png|''Summoner (Thor)'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3 |RG:ilClan v3]]''
Summoner (Theseus) BTLegends.jpg|[[Marthe Pryde|Marthe Pryde's]] ''Summoner'' ''Theseus'' from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]''
Thor vs Scorpion.jpg|''Summoner'' versus a ''[[Scorpion (BattleMech)|Scorpion]]'' from ''[[Luthien (scenario pack)|Luthien]]''
Thor Prime.jpg|''Summoner'' Prime from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
Thor A.jpg|''Summoner'' A from ''CCG''
MWDA Thor.jpg|''Summoner'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game|MWDA]]''
MW4-M Thor.png|Model of ''Summoner'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4: Mercenaries]]''
MWO Summoner.png|''Summoner'' concept art from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
File:25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set - Thor.jpg|''Summoner'' (with Inner Sphere codename ''Thor'') miniature from ''[[25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set]]''
Summoner BTCCS.jpg|''Summoner'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Command Star]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
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