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|class=Assault
 
|class=Assault
 
|cost= 9,418,350 C-bills  
 
|cost= 9,418,350 C-bills  
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|production year=2850
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3224/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|mass=85
 
|mass=85
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|Tech Base=clan
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|mech type=battlemech
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|feet=4
 
|chassis=Type QMA Standard (Quad)
 
|chassis=Type QMA Standard (Quad)
 
|armor=Forged Type HH32 with [[CASE]]
 
|armor=Forged Type HH32 with [[CASE]]
 
|engine=[[Fusion Engine|Fusion 255 Standard]]
 
|engine=[[Fusion Engine|Fusion 255 Standard]]
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|comsys=[[CH3V Series Integrated]]
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|T&T=[[Version Kappa-III TTS]]
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|heat sinks = 14 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
 
|speed=54
 
|speed=54
 
|armament=
 
|armament=
 
*1x [[LB 20-X AC]]
 
*1x [[LB 20-X AC]]
 
*4x [[LRM-15]]s
 
*4x [[LRM-15]]s
|BV (1.0)=2,099
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|BV (1.0)=2,099<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 215</ref>
|BV (2.0)=2,306
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|BV (2.0)=2,306<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 180-181, "Thunder Stallion 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 271</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
[[Clan Hell's Horses]] originally conceived of the '''''Thunder Stallion''''' as a [[totem 'Mech]], along the lines of the ''[[Mandrill]]''. After the poor performance of other totem designs, however, that aspect was downplayed to the point that only the rear legs retain any of the equine aesthetic styling that was supposed to be such as important aspect of the [['Mech]]. True to the emphasis on combined arms warfare that the Horses value, the ''Thunder Stallion'' is an assault 'Mech that is designed to support what would be considered secondary forces in any other [[Clan]]. Since it was designed to work with [[infantry]], the ''Thunder Stallion'''s top speed of 54 kph is roughly equivalent to the fastest that [[Elemental Battle Armor]] can move. The limited internal space inherent in quad 'Mechs forced the designers to use no weight-saving materials. This relatively inexpensive, durable design is protected by a whopping seventeen and a half tons of armor.
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[[Clan Hell's Horses]] originally conceived of the '''''Thunder Stallion''''' as a [[totem 'Mech]], along the lines of the ''[[Mandrill]]''. After the poor performance of other totem designs, however, that aspect was downplayed to the point that only the rear legs retain any of the equine aesthetic styling that was supposed to be such an important aspect of the [['Mech]]. True to the emphasis on combined arms warfare that the Horses value, the ''Thunder Stallion'' is an assault 'Mech that is designed to support what would be considered secondary forces in any other [[Clan]]. Since it was designed to work with [[infantry]], the ''Thunder Stallion'''s top speed of 54 kph is roughly equivalent to the speed that an [[Elemental Battle Armor]] can move. The limited internal space inherent in quad 'Mechs forced the designers to use no weight-saving materials. This relatively inexpensive, durable design is protected by a whopping seventeen and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
==Armament==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
Ideal for working with spotters, the ''Thunder Stallion'' mounts four Type XV [[LRM-15]] launchers and eight tons of ammunition for them. This gives the 'Mech a significant long-range punch that can be called down from behind cover. Perhaps the largest backup weapon ever is the ''Thunder Stallion'''s Type Mu [[LB 20-X AC]]. This massive gun is capable of defending against infantry or blowing holes in all but the most well-armored of opponents. Fourteen [[double heat sink]]s keep the 'Mech cold.
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Ideal for working with spotters, the ''Thunder Stallion'' mounts four Type XV [[LRM-15]] launchers and eight tons of ammunition for them. This gives the 'Mech a significant long-range punch that can be called down from behind cover. Perhaps the largest backup weapon ever is the ''Thunder Stallion'''s Type Mu [[LB 20-X AC]]. This massive gun is capable of defending against infantry or blowing holes in all but the most well-armored of opponents. Fourteen [[double heat sink]]s keep the 'Mech cooled down.<ref name=TRO3060/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*''Thunder Stallion 2'' - This variant (also known as the ''Fire Stallion'') lessens the ammunition dependency of the ''Thunder Stallion''. It replaces the autocannon and its attendant ammunition with a pair of [[Large Pulse Laser]]s and two additional heat sinks to handle the increased heat from the energy weapons. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 2,575
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*;''Thunder Stallion 2'' : This variant, introduced [[2877]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3225/thunder-stallion-2-fire-stallion MUL online entry for the ''Thunder Stallion 2'']''</ref> (also known as the ''Fire Stallion''), lessens the ammunition dependency of the ''Thunder Stallion''. It replaces the autocannon and its attendant ammunition with a pair of [[Large Pulse Laser]]s and two additional double heat sinks to handle the increased heat from the energy weapons. BV (1.0) = 2,153<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 216</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,575<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 272</ref>
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*;''Thunder Stallion 3'' : Introduced during the [[Jihad]] in [[3068]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3226/thunder-stallion-3 MUL online entry for the ''Thunder Stallion 3'']''</ref>, this variant of the 'Mech bases its capabilities on ballistic type weapons. Its main weapon is a [[HAG-40|Class 40 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] with six tons of ammunition.  The 'Mech's alternate weapons are a single [[ER Medium Laser]] and a [[LB 20-X AC|Class 20 LB-X Autocannon]] with three tons of ammunition. This variant has also been given added protection in the form of an [[ECM Suite]]. BV (2.0) = 2,667<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 273 - New Thunder Stallion variant introduced during the Jihad.</ref>
  
*''Thunder Stallion 3'' - Introduced during the [[Jihad]], this variant of 'Mech princple weaponry centers usage of ballistic type weapons. It's main weapon is a [[HAG-40|Class 40 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] with six tons of ammunition.  The 'Mech alternate weapons a single [[ER Medium Laser]] and a [[LB 20-X AC|Class 20 LB-X Autocannon]] with three tons of ammunition. The variant has also been given added protection in form of a [[ECM Suite]].<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unbridged'' p. 273 - New Thunder Stallion variant introduced during the Jihad.</ref>
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==Notes==
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In German products the unit's proper name was translated to '''Donnerross''', which literally means ''Thunder Stead''.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
 
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
  
 
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[[Category:Clan Goliath Scorpion BattleMechs]]
 
 
[[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:Totem BattleMechs]]
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Revision as of 17:23, 16 May 2020

Thunder Stallion
Thunder Stallion
Production information
Manufacturer Kirin MechWorks I
Production Year 2850[1]
Model TDS
Class Assault
Cost 9,418,350 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 85 tons
Chassis Type QMA Standard (Quad)
Armor Forged Type HH32 with CASE
Engine Fusion 255 Standard
Communications System CH3V Series Integrated
Targeting Tracking System Version Kappa-III TTS
Heat Sinks 14 Double Heat Sinks
Speed 54 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 2,099[2][3]
BV (2.0) 2,306[4][5]


Description

Clan Hell's Horses originally conceived of the Thunder Stallion as a totem 'Mech, along the lines of the Mandrill. After the poor performance of other totem designs, however, that aspect was downplayed to the point that only the rear legs retain any of the equine aesthetic styling that was supposed to be such an important aspect of the 'Mech. True to the emphasis on combined arms warfare that the Horses value, the Thunder Stallion is an assault 'Mech that is designed to support what would be considered secondary forces in any other Clan. Since it was designed to work with infantry, the Thunder Stallion's top speed of 54 kph is roughly equivalent to the speed that an Elemental Battle Armor can move. The limited internal space inherent in quad 'Mechs forced the designers to use no weight-saving materials. This relatively inexpensive, durable design is protected by a whopping seventeen and a half tons of armor.[4]

Weapons and Equipment

Ideal for working with spotters, the Thunder Stallion mounts four Type XV LRM-15 launchers and eight tons of ammunition for them. This gives the 'Mech a significant long-range punch that can be called down from behind cover. Perhaps the largest backup weapon ever is the Thunder Stallion's Type Mu LB 20-X AC. This massive gun is capable of defending against infantry or blowing holes in all but the most well-armored of opponents. Fourteen double heat sinks keep the 'Mech cooled down.[4]

Variants

  • Thunder Stallion 2 
    This variant, introduced 2877[6] (also known as the Fire Stallion), lessens the ammunition dependency of the Thunder Stallion. It replaces the autocannon and its attendant ammunition with a pair of Large Pulse Lasers and two additional double heat sinks to handle the increased heat from the energy weapons. BV (1.0) = 2,153[2][7], BV (2.0) = 2,575[8]

Notes

In German products the unit's proper name was translated to Donnerross, which literally means Thunder Stead.

References

  1. MUL online date for the Thunder Stallion
  2. 2.0 2.1 Combat Operations, p. 114
  3. Record Sheets: 3060, p. 215
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 180-181, "Thunder Stallion 'Mech Profile"
  5. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 271
  6. MUL online entry for the Thunder Stallion 2
  7. Record Sheets: 3060, p. 216
  8. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 272
  9. MUL online entry for the Thunder Stallion 3
  10. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 273 - New Thunder Stallion variant introduced during the Jihad.

Bibliography