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− | * STG-3G - The 3G Stinger trades the two | + | * STG-3G - The 3G Stinger trades the two Machine Guns for a second Medium Laser. While this variant does increase the ''Stinger''s lethality it also makes heat management a little more complicated for less experienced [[MechWarrior]]s. BV (1.0) = 438 |
− | * STG-5M - This upgraded version of the ''Stinger'' takes advantage of several new technologies. The chassis has been upgraded to [[Endo Steel]] and the | + | * STG-5M - This upgraded version of the ''Stinger'' takes advantage of several new technologies. The chassis has been upgraded to [[Endo Steel]] and the 'Mech carries a [[Anti-Missile System]], Medium [[Laser]], and [[Flamer]]. BV (1.0) = 352 |
− | * STG-5R - The -5R variant of the ''Stinger'' uses [[Ferro-Fibrous]] Armor and carries a Medium | + | * STG-5R - The -5R variant of the ''Stinger'' uses [[Ferro-Fibrous]] Armor and carries a Medium Laser and two [[Rocket Launcher 15]]s. BV (1.0) = 409 |
− | * STG-6L - The 6L variant of the ''Stinger'' utilizes an | + | * STG-6L - The 6L variant of the ''Stinger'' utilizes an Endo Steel structure and [[Stealth Armor]]. The [[‘Mech]] carries two Medium [[Laser]]s and a Guardian [[ECM]] Suite. BV (1.0) = 603 |
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
Revision as of 21:08, 5 October 2006
Description
The Stinger is a light BattleMech that was built in 2479 as a direct competitor to the Wasp BattleMech. The Stingers various roles include reconnaissance, scouting, raiding and as a trainer 'Mech. The Stingers light but varied armament as well as its jumping capability of 180 meters make it suitable for these various roles. As of 3025 it was estimated that there were somewhere around five thousand Stingers left in use by the various states of the Inner Sphere.
Armament
The Stinger carries a light weapons load with an Omicron 3000 Medium Laser as its primary weapon. The laser is backed up by two LFN Linbald Machine Guns.
Variants
- STG-3G - The 3G Stinger trades the two Machine Guns for a second Medium Laser. While this variant does increase the Stingers lethality it also makes heat management a little more complicated for less experienced MechWarriors. BV (1.0) = 438
- STG-5M - This upgraded version of the Stinger takes advantage of several new technologies. The chassis has been upgraded to Endo Steel and the 'Mech carries a Anti-Missile System, Medium Laser, and Flamer. BV (1.0) = 352
- STG-5R - The -5R variant of the Stinger uses Ferro-Fibrous Armor and carries a Medium Laser and two Rocket Launcher 15s. BV (1.0) = 409
- STG-6L - The 6L variant of the Stinger utilizes an Endo Steel structure and Stealth Armor. The ‘Mech carries two Medium Lasers and a Guardian ECM Suite. BV (1.0) = 603