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Line 30: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Spider''''' was the first [[BattleMech]] produced by [[Newhart Industries]], designed in [[2650]] as a light reconnaissance and attack 'Mech to be used by [[Star League Defense Force]] Special Operations forces such as the [[Blackhearts]]. Beyond exceeding all of the SLDF's minimum requirements, Newhart had actually designed the ''Spider'' before receiving the [[Star League]]'s request for proposals and were ready to begin production immediately, factors which helped the company win the contract very quickly. In terms of maneuverability, the ''Spider'' has a ground speed comparable to a ''[[Locust]]'' and can outjump either the vaunted ''[[Wasp]]'' or ''[[Stinger]]'' light 'Mechs. Built with top-of-the-line reliable parts, sophisticated reconnaissance equipment, and an energy weapon payload which allowed for extended operations without resupply, the ''Spider'' was a great success. While not produced in large numbers, it could be rapidly manufactured, which enabled its service to the end of the Star League.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> + The '''''Spider''''' was the first [[BattleMech]] produced by [[Newhart Industries]], designed in [[Introduction Year::2650]] as a light reconnaissance and attack 'Mech to be used by [[Star League Defense Force]] Special Operations forces such as the [[Blackhearts]]. Beyond exceeding all of the SLDF's minimum requirements, Newhart had actually designed the ''Spider'' before receiving the [[Star League]]'s request for proposals and were ready to begin production immediately, factors which helped the company win the contract very quickly. In terms of maneuverability, the ''Spider'' has a ground speed comparable to a ''[[Locust]]'' and can outjump either the vaunted ''[[Wasp]]'' or ''[[Stinger]]'' light 'Mechs. Built with top-of-the-line reliable parts, sophisticated reconnaissance equipment, and an energy weapon payload which allowed for extended operations without resupply, the ''Spider'' was a great success. While not produced in large numbers, it could be rapidly manufactured and so served up through to the end of the Star League.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> − Newhart's ''Spider'' factory on [[New Earth]] was destroyed in [[2776]] as part of the [[Amaris Civil War]] and very few ''Spider''s ended up in the hands of the [[Successor States]] when the Star League dissolved. As their numbers began to dwindle during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], entire offensive operations were conducted simply to secure spare parts for these 'Mechs. So rare was the ''Spider'' that [[Wolf's Dragoons]] were notable for having an entire [[lance]] of ''Spider''s, albeit split among the various regiments. This trend towards extinction was finally reversed when the [[Free Worlds League]] was able to secure the schematics for the ''Spider'' and, in a deal with [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]], the company was given exclusive control of the 'Mech's technical specifications in exchange for building them for the Free Worlds League. Nimakachi began building new ''Spider''s from their factory on [[Tematagi]] and later expanded their facilities on [[Lapida II]] to produce them as well. This resulted in the Free Worlds League and [[Draconis Combine]] having the largest number of ''Spider''s in active service in the late Succession War period.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> + Newhart's ''Spider'' factory on [[New Earth]] was destroyed in [[2776]] as part of the [[Amaris Civil War]] and very few ''Spider''s ended up in the hands of the [[Successor States]] when the Star League dissolved. As their numbers began to dwindle during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], entire offensive operations were conducted simply to secure spare parts for these 'Mechs. So rare was the ''Spider'' that [[Wolf's Dragoons]] were notable for having an entire [[lance]] of ''Spider''s, albeit split among the various regiments. This trend towards extinction was finally reversed when the [[Free Worlds League]] was able to secure the schematics for the ''Spider'' and, in a deal with [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]], the company was given exclusive control of the 'Mech's technical specifications in exchange for building them for the Free Worlds League. Nimakachi began building new ''Spider''s from their factory on [[Tematagi]] and later expanded their facilities on [[Lapida II]] to produce them as well, resulting in the Free Worlds League and [[Draconis Combine]] having the largest number of ''Spider''s in active service.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> − The recovery of [[lostech|lost Star League technology]] inspired Nimakachi to update the ''Spider'' with new upgrades, resulting in the improved SDR-7M and the derivative ''[[Venom]]''. While the Free Worlds League did not express much interest in these 'Mechs, Nimakachi found ready buyers among the other Great Houses, in particular the Draconis Combine, which had lost a large number of light 'Mechs during the [[Clan Invasion]] and bought up both local- and foreign-made ''Spider''s to replenish their ranks. The [[Word of Blake]] also expressed an interest in these ''Spider''s and bought several to outfit their [[Word of Blake Militia|military]]. These ''Spider''s were used as part of [[Operation Odysseus|the Blakist conquest of Terra]] and were later gifted to the [[Protectorate Militia]], where they fought in the [[Jihad]]. Starting in 3067, the ''Spider'' was restyled by Nimakachi, which allowed the addition of an ejection system to the cockpit of the new SDR-7K, 7K2, and 7KC models.<ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 20–21</ref> + The recovery of [[lostech|lost Star League technology]] inspired Nimakachi to update the ''Spider'' with new upgrades, resulting in the improved SDR-7M and the derivative ''[[Venom]]''. While the Free Worlds League did not express much interest in these 'Mechs, Nimakachi found ready buyers among the other Great Houses, in particular the Draconis Combine, who had lost a large number of light 'Mechs during the [[Clan Invasion]] and bought up local- and foreign-made ''Spider''s to replenish their ranks. The [[Word of Blake]] also expressed an interest in these ''Spider''s and bought a number to outfit their [[Word of Blake Militia|military]]. These ''Spider''s were used as part of [[Operation Odysseus|the Blakist conquest of Terra]] and were later gifted to the [[Protectorate Militia]], where they fought in the [[Jihad]]. Starting in 3067, the ''Spider'' was restyled by Nimakachi, which allowed the addition of an ejection system to the cockpit of the new SDR-7K, 7K2, and 7KC.<ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 20–21</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 58:
Line 58: *; SDR-7M : The 7M was Nimakachi's upgrade of the venerable ''Spider'' with recovered Star League technology. Released in [[3051]], it uses a [[Crucis-II Delux]] [[endo steel]] chassis and three tons of [[Kallon FWL Special]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, freeing up weight to replace the two [[medium laser]]s with two [[Tronel XII]] [[medium pulse laser]]s. Many of the components were also replaced with proprietary technology, including [[Rawlings 75]] [[jump jet]]s, an [[Omicron 4002 Networking Channel]], and a [[TRSS Eagle Eye]] targeting system. One thing they could not do however was include an ejection system for the pilot. BV (1.0) = 492; BV (2.0) = 621<ref name=TRO3050u/> *; SDR-7M : The 7M was Nimakachi's upgrade of the venerable ''Spider'' with recovered Star League technology. Released in [[3051]], it uses a [[Crucis-II Delux]] [[endo steel]] chassis and three tons of [[Kallon FWL Special]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, freeing up weight to replace the two [[medium laser]]s with two [[Tronel XII]] [[medium pulse laser]]s. Many of the components were also replaced with proprietary technology, including [[Rawlings 75]] [[jump jet]]s, an [[Omicron 4002 Networking Channel]], and a [[TRSS Eagle Eye]] targeting system. One thing they could not do however was include an ejection system for the pilot. BV (1.0) = 492; BV (2.0) = 621<ref name=TRO3050u/> − *; SDR-8K : A post-Jihad variant developed by the Combine in [[3084]], the SDR-8K uses a [[compact gyro]] and a 240-rated [[XL fusion engine]] to maintain its ground speed while still allowing it to carry four tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. The extra weight left was used to swap the [[medium laser]]s of the stock ''Spider'' for a single torso mounted, [[PPC capacitor|capacitor]]-enhanced [[snub-nose PPC]].<ref name=TRO3085-64/> BV (2.0) = 1,007<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 93</ref> + *; SDR-8K : A post-Jihad variant developed by the Combine in [[3084]], the SDR-8K uses a [[compact gyro]] and a 240-rated [[XL fusion engine]] to maintain its ground speed while still allowing it to carry four tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. The extra weight left was used to swap the [[medium laser]]s of the stock ''Spider'' for a single torso mounted [[PPC capacitor]]-enhanced [[snub-nose PPC]].<ref name=TRO3085-64/> BV (2.0) = 1,007<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 93</ref> *; SDR-8M : The 8M is a simple upgrade of the 7M developed by the [[FWLM]] in [[3060]], which replaces the [[single heat sink]]s with [[double heat sink|double strength]] versions. Otherwise, both variants are completely identical. BV (1.0) = 588<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 50</ref> *; SDR-8M : The 8M is a simple upgrade of the 7M developed by the [[FWLM]] in [[3060]], which replaces the [[single heat sink]]s with [[double heat sink|double strength]] versions. Otherwise, both variants are completely identical. BV (1.0) = 588<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 50</ref> Line 66:
Line 66: *; SDR-8X : An experimental prototype that saw service in [[3078]] with [[Devlin Stone]]'s Coalition during the Jihad, the SDR-8X was clad in nearly double the armor of the later 8R and mounted an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Inner Sphere technology [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]].<ref name=TRO3085-64/> BV (2.0) = 765<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 95</ref> *; SDR-8X : An experimental prototype that saw service in [[3078]] with [[Devlin Stone]]'s Coalition during the Jihad, the SDR-8X was clad in nearly double the armor of the later 8R and mounted an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Inner Sphere technology [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]].<ref name=TRO3085-64/> BV (2.0) = 765<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 95</ref> − *; SDR-8Xr : This version of the ''Spider'' was a field refit of the 8X. The [[medium pulse laser]]s are removed and replaced by five [[ER small laser]]s, and for close-in combat this ''Spider'' carries a [[Sword (weapon)|sword]]. It retains the [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]]. BV (2.0) = 754<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 89</ref> + *; SDR-8Xr : This version of the ''Spider'' was a field refit of the 8X. The [[medium pulse laser]]s are removed and replaced by five [[ER small laser]]s, and for close-in combat this ''Spider'' carries a [[sword]]. It retains the [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]]. BV (2.0) = 754<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 89</ref> *; SDR-9M : The -9M is a further evolution of the -8M. Utilizing [[light ferro-fibrous]], [[endo steel]], and an [[XL engine]] leaves enough room to mount two [[medium variable speed pulse laser]]s, one in each side torso. These weapons give this ''Spider'' a very powerful bite up close, but with range no better than standard [[medium laser]]s. This loadout can leave it outranged by most other 'Mechs on the modern battlefield, but its speed and maneuverability help mitigate this. Repeated firing of both lasers and jumping can overburden the 'Mech's 10 [[double heat sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 687<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 19'', p. 13</ref> *; SDR-9M : The -9M is a further evolution of the -8M. Utilizing [[light ferro-fibrous]], [[endo steel]], and an [[XL engine]] leaves enough room to mount two [[medium variable speed pulse laser]]s, one in each side torso. These weapons give this ''Spider'' a very powerful bite up close, but with range no better than standard [[medium laser]]s. This loadout can leave it outranged by most other 'Mechs on the modern battlefield, but its speed and maneuverability help mitigate this. Repeated firing of both lasers and jumping can overburden the 'Mech's 10 [[double heat sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 687<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 19'', p. 13</ref> Line 92:
Line 92: * The ''Spider'' was originally published in the May 1985 issue of ''Game News'' in a scenario written by [[Patrick Larkin]]. * The ''Spider'' was originally published in the May 1985 issue of ''Game News'' in a scenario written by [[Patrick Larkin]]. − * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Spider'' was among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its name, image, and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. + * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Spider'' was among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its name, image, and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Spinne'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SPN-5V'''. * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Spinne'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SPN-5V'''. Line 112:
Line 112: Alpha Strike Recon Lance - Spider.jpg|''Spider'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech Alpha Strike: Recon Lance Pack]]'' Alpha Strike Recon Lance - Spider.jpg|''Spider'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech Alpha Strike: Recon Lance Pack]]'' Inner Sphere Support Lance - Spider.jpg|''Spider'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Support Lance]]'' Inner Sphere Support Lance - Spider.jpg|''Spider'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Support Lance]]'' − Spider GameNews3.jpg|''Spider'' from [[Game News]] #3 magazine </gallery> </gallery> Line 119:
Line 118: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}}+ <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]'' * ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_17.pdf MWDA Spirit Cats' Dossier of Lenett Lossey]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]'' Line 136:
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| − | The '''''Spider''''' was the first [[BattleMech]] produced by [[Newhart Industries]], designed in [[2650]] as a light reconnaissance and attack 'Mech to be used by [[Star League Defense Force]] Special Operations forces such as the [[Blackhearts]]. Beyond exceeding all of the SLDF's minimum requirements, Newhart had actually designed the ''Spider'' before receiving the [[Star League]]'s request for proposals and were ready to begin production immediately, factors which helped the company win the contract very quickly. In terms of maneuverability, the ''Spider'' has a ground speed comparable to a ''[[Locust]]'' and can outjump either the vaunted ''[[Wasp]]'' or ''[[Stinger]]'' light 'Mechs. Built with top-of-the-line reliable parts, sophisticated reconnaissance equipment, and an energy weapon payload which allowed for extended operations without resupply, the ''Spider'' was a great success. While not produced in large numbers, it could be rapidly manufactured | + | The '''''Spider''''' was the first [[BattleMech]] produced by [[Newhart Industries]], designed in [[Introduction Year::2650]] as a light reconnaissance and attack 'Mech to be used by [[Star League Defense Force]] Special Operations forces such as the [[Blackhearts]]. Beyond exceeding all of the SLDF's minimum requirements, Newhart had actually designed the ''Spider'' before receiving the [[Star League]]'s request for proposals and were ready to begin production immediately, factors which helped the company win the contract very quickly. In terms of maneuverability, the ''Spider'' has a ground speed comparable to a ''[[Locust]]'' and can outjump either the vaunted ''[[Wasp]]'' or ''[[Stinger]]'' light 'Mechs. Built with top-of-the-line reliable parts, sophisticated reconnaissance equipment, and an energy weapon payload which allowed for extended operations without resupply, the ''Spider'' was a great success. While not produced in large numbers, it could be rapidly manufactured and so served up through to the end of the Star League.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> |
| − | Newhart's ''Spider'' factory on [[New Earth]] was destroyed in [[2776]] as part of the [[Amaris Civil War]] and very few ''Spider''s ended up in the hands of the [[Successor States]] when the Star League dissolved. As their numbers began to dwindle during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], entire offensive operations were conducted simply to secure spare parts for these 'Mechs. So rare was the ''Spider'' that [[Wolf's Dragoons]] were notable for having an entire [[lance]] of ''Spider''s, albeit split among the various regiments. This trend towards extinction was finally reversed when the [[Free Worlds League]] was able to secure the schematics for the ''Spider'' and, in a deal with [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]], the company was given exclusive control of the 'Mech's technical specifications in exchange for building them for the Free Worlds League. Nimakachi began building new ''Spider''s from their factory on [[Tematagi]] and later expanded their facilities on [[Lapida II]] to produce them as well | + | Newhart's ''Spider'' factory on [[New Earth]] was destroyed in [[2776]] as part of the [[Amaris Civil War]] and very few ''Spider''s ended up in the hands of the [[Successor States]] when the Star League dissolved. As their numbers began to dwindle during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], entire offensive operations were conducted simply to secure spare parts for these 'Mechs. So rare was the ''Spider'' that [[Wolf's Dragoons]] were notable for having an entire [[lance]] of ''Spider''s, albeit split among the various regiments. This trend towards extinction was finally reversed when the [[Free Worlds League]] was able to secure the schematics for the ''Spider'' and, in a deal with [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]], the company was given exclusive control of the 'Mech's technical specifications in exchange for building them for the Free Worlds League. Nimakachi began building new ''Spider''s from their factory on [[Tematagi]] and later expanded their facilities on [[Lapida II]] to produce them as well, resulting in the Free Worlds League and [[Draconis Combine]] having the largest number of ''Spider''s in active service.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/> |
| − | The recovery of [[lostech|lost Star League technology]] inspired Nimakachi to update the ''Spider'' with new upgrades, resulting in the improved SDR-7M and the derivative ''[[Venom]]''. While the Free Worlds League did not express much interest in these 'Mechs, Nimakachi found ready buyers among the other Great Houses, in particular the Draconis Combine, | + | The recovery of [[lostech|lost Star League technology]] inspired Nimakachi to update the ''Spider'' with new upgrades, resulting in the improved SDR-7M and the derivative ''[[Venom]]''. While the Free Worlds League did not express much interest in these 'Mechs, Nimakachi found ready buyers among the other Great Houses, in particular the Draconis Combine, who had lost a large number of light 'Mechs during the [[Clan Invasion]] and bought up local- and foreign-made ''Spider''s to replenish their ranks. The [[Word of Blake]] also expressed an interest in these ''Spider''s and bought a number to outfit their [[Word of Blake Militia|military]]. These ''Spider''s were used as part of [[Operation Odysseus|the Blakist conquest of Terra]] and were later gifted to the [[Protectorate Militia]], where they fought in the [[Jihad]]. Starting in 3067, the ''Spider'' was restyled by Nimakachi, which allowed the addition of an ejection system to the cockpit of the new SDR-7K, 7K2, and 7KC.<ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 20–21</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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*; SDR-7M : The 7M was Nimakachi's upgrade of the venerable ''Spider'' with recovered Star League technology. Released in [[3051]], it uses a [[Crucis-II Delux]] [[endo steel]] chassis and three tons of [[Kallon FWL Special]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, freeing up weight to replace the two [[medium laser]]s with two [[Tronel XII]] [[medium pulse laser]]s. Many of the components were also replaced with proprietary technology, including [[Rawlings 75]] [[jump jet]]s, an [[Omicron 4002 Networking Channel]], and a [[TRSS Eagle Eye]] targeting system. One thing they could not do however was include an ejection system for the pilot. BV (1.0) = 492; BV (2.0) = 621<ref name=TRO3050u/> | *; SDR-7M : The 7M was Nimakachi's upgrade of the venerable ''Spider'' with recovered Star League technology. Released in [[3051]], it uses a [[Crucis-II Delux]] [[endo steel]] chassis and three tons of [[Kallon FWL Special]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, freeing up weight to replace the two [[medium laser]]s with two [[Tronel XII]] [[medium pulse laser]]s. Many of the components were also replaced with proprietary technology, including [[Rawlings 75]] [[jump jet]]s, an [[Omicron 4002 Networking Channel]], and a [[TRSS Eagle Eye]] targeting system. One thing they could not do however was include an ejection system for the pilot. BV (1.0) = 492; BV (2.0) = 621<ref name=TRO3050u/> | ||
| − | *; SDR-8K : A post-Jihad variant developed by the Combine in [[3084]], the SDR-8K uses a [[compact gyro]] and a 240-rated [[XL fusion engine]] to maintain its ground speed while still allowing it to carry four tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. The extra weight left was used to swap the [[medium laser]]s of the stock ''Spider'' for a single torso mounted | + | *; SDR-8K : A post-Jihad variant developed by the Combine in [[3084]], the SDR-8K uses a [[compact gyro]] and a 240-rated [[XL fusion engine]] to maintain its ground speed while still allowing it to carry four tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. The extra weight left was used to swap the [[medium laser]]s of the stock ''Spider'' for a single torso mounted [[PPC capacitor]]-enhanced [[snub-nose PPC]].<ref name=TRO3085-64/> BV (2.0) = 1,007<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 93</ref> |
*; SDR-8M : The 8M is a simple upgrade of the 7M developed by the [[FWLM]] in [[3060]], which replaces the [[single heat sink]]s with [[double heat sink|double strength]] versions. Otherwise, both variants are completely identical. BV (1.0) = 588<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 50</ref> | *; SDR-8M : The 8M is a simple upgrade of the 7M developed by the [[FWLM]] in [[3060]], which replaces the [[single heat sink]]s with [[double heat sink|double strength]] versions. Otherwise, both variants are completely identical. BV (1.0) = 588<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 50</ref> | ||
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*; SDR-8X : An experimental prototype that saw service in [[3078]] with [[Devlin Stone]]'s Coalition during the Jihad, the SDR-8X was clad in nearly double the armor of the later 8R and mounted an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Inner Sphere technology [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]].<ref name=TRO3085-64/> BV (2.0) = 765<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 95</ref> | *; SDR-8X : An experimental prototype that saw service in [[3078]] with [[Devlin Stone]]'s Coalition during the Jihad, the SDR-8X was clad in nearly double the armor of the later 8R and mounted an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Inner Sphere technology [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]].<ref name=TRO3085-64/> BV (2.0) = 765<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 95</ref> | ||
| − | *; SDR-8Xr : This version of the ''Spider'' was a field refit of the 8X. The [[medium pulse laser]]s are removed and replaced by five [[ER small laser]]s, and for close-in combat this ''Spider'' carries a [[ | + | *; SDR-8Xr : This version of the ''Spider'' was a field refit of the 8X. The [[medium pulse laser]]s are removed and replaced by five [[ER small laser]]s, and for close-in combat this ''Spider'' carries a [[sword]]. It retains the [[Partial Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]]. BV (2.0) = 754<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 89</ref> |
*; SDR-9M : The -9M is a further evolution of the -8M. Utilizing [[light ferro-fibrous]], [[endo steel]], and an [[XL engine]] leaves enough room to mount two [[medium variable speed pulse laser]]s, one in each side torso. These weapons give this ''Spider'' a very powerful bite up close, but with range no better than standard [[medium laser]]s. This loadout can leave it outranged by most other 'Mechs on the modern battlefield, but its speed and maneuverability help mitigate this. Repeated firing of both lasers and jumping can overburden the 'Mech's 10 [[double heat sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 687<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 19'', p. 13</ref> | *; SDR-9M : The -9M is a further evolution of the -8M. Utilizing [[light ferro-fibrous]], [[endo steel]], and an [[XL engine]] leaves enough room to mount two [[medium variable speed pulse laser]]s, one in each side torso. These weapons give this ''Spider'' a very powerful bite up close, but with range no better than standard [[medium laser]]s. This loadout can leave it outranged by most other 'Mechs on the modern battlefield, but its speed and maneuverability help mitigate this. Repeated firing of both lasers and jumping can overburden the 'Mech's 10 [[double heat sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 687<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 19'', p. 13</ref> | ||
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* The ''Spider'' was originally published in the May 1985 issue of ''Game News'' in a scenario written by [[Patrick Larkin]]. | * The ''Spider'' was originally published in the May 1985 issue of ''Game News'' in a scenario written by [[Patrick Larkin]]. | ||
| − | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [ | + | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Spider'' was among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its name, image, and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. |
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Spinne'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SPN-5V'''. | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Spinne'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SPN-5V'''. | ||
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Alpha Strike Recon Lance - Spider.jpg|''Spider'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech Alpha Strike: Recon Lance Pack]]'' | Alpha Strike Recon Lance - Spider.jpg|''Spider'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech Alpha Strike: Recon Lance Pack]]'' | ||
Inner Sphere Support Lance - Spider.jpg|''Spider'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Support Lance]]'' | Inner Sphere Support Lance - Spider.jpg|''Spider'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Support Lance]]'' | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
* ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]'' | * ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_17.pdf MWDA Spirit Cats' Dossier of Lenett Lossey]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||