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{{otheruses|the [[ProtoMech]]|the publishing house that published the BattleTech and MechWarrior novel lines|Roc Books}} | {{otheruses|the [[ProtoMech]]|the publishing house that published the BattleTech and MechWarrior novel lines|Roc Books}} | ||
{{InfoBoxProtoMech | {{InfoBoxProtoMech | ||
− | |image=Roc.jpg | + | |image = Roc.jpg |
− | |name=Roc | + | |name = ''Roc'' |
− | |manufacturer=[[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Unknown facility<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060, p. 201 | + | |manufacturer = [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Unknown facility<ref name=TR3060p201>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 201</ref> |
− | |Tech Base=Clan | + | |Tech Base = Clan |
− | |Introduced=3059 | + | |Introduced = 3059 |
− | |mass=7 | + | |mass = 7 |
− | |chassis= | + | |chassis = Unspecified |
− | |armor= | + | |armor = Unspecified |
− | |engine= | + | |engine = Unspecified |
− | |speed=86 | + | |speed = 86 |
− | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets = Unknown |
− | |armament=1x [[ER Medium Laser]] | + | | comsys = Unspecified |
− | |BV (1.0)=284<ref | + | | T&T = Unspecified |
− | |BV (2.0)=336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 306 | + | |armament = 1x [[ER Medium Laser]] |
+ | |BV (1.0) = 284<ref name=TR3060p201/> | ||
+ | |BV (2.0) = 336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 306</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''''Roc''''' is considered one of the best of the first generation ProtoMechs, and most known successful, as it was produced, operative and fighting for almost a century. By the time it was created, the engineers and technicians had enough feedback from the other units to find a good balance of armor, weaponry, and speed. It proved to be very popular with pilots, and formed the backbone of many ProtoMech [[Point]]s and [[Star]]s.<ref name= | + | The '''''Roc''''' is considered one of the best of the first generation ProtoMechs, and most known successful, as it was produced, operative and fighting for almost a century. By the time it was created, the engineers and technicians had enough feedback from the other units to find a good balance of armor, weaponry, and speed. It proved to be very popular with pilots, and formed the backbone of many ProtoMech [[Point]]s and [[Star]]s.<ref name=TR3060p201/> |
− | After its development by the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]], the ''Roc'' was adopted by Clans [[Clan Coyote|Coyote]], [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpion]], [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]] and [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|Wolf-in-Exile]]. Other Clans also adopted the ''Roc'' towards the latter half of the [[ | + | After its development by the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]], the ''Roc'' was adopted by Clans [[Clan Coyote|Coyote]], [[Clan Goliath Scorpion|Goliath Scorpion]], [[Clan Hell's Horses|Hell's Horses]] and [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|Wolf-in-Exile]]. Other Clans also adopted the ''Roc'' towards the latter half of the [[thirty-first century]]. In the year 3069, a ''Roc''-producing factory of Clan Steel Viper on [[Arcadia (Clan System)|Arcadia]] was taken by the forces of Clan Blood Spirit.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 45: "The Hellion Plan"</ref> By the time of the [[Dark Ages]] only the [[Raven Alliance]] still fielded the original ''Roc''.<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2726/roc-standard ''Roc (Standard)'' page on Master Unit List]</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | In a sense a "super-[[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]]", a ''Roc'' carries a single [[ER Medium Laser]] and is equipped with sufficient [[Jump Jet]]s to leap 150 meters at a time. It can also maintain a cruising speed of 54 km/h and carries sufficient armoring to survive a direct [[PPC]] hit to the chest.<ref name= | + | In a sense a "super-[[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]]", a ''Roc'' carries a single [[ER Medium Laser]] and is equipped with sufficient [[Jump Jet]]s to leap 150 meters at a time. It can also maintain a cruising speed of 54 km/h and carries sufficient armoring to survive a direct [[PPC]] hit to the chest.<ref name=TR3060p201/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | *;Roc 2 : A new variant developed in the 3060s from the original, the ''Roc | + | *; ''Roc'' 2 : A new variant developed in the 3060s from the original, the ''Roc'' 2 centers on the use of the then-newly developed [[Heavy Laser]] technology. The original's main gun was exchanged for a [[Heavy Medium Laser]]. To accommodate the new weapon, armor protection was reduced. BV (2.0) = 245<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 307: Heavy Medium Laser version of the Roc</ref> |
− | *;Roc 3 : This variant of the ''Roc'', developed at same time as ''Roc | + | *; ''Roc'' 3 : This variant of the ''Roc'', developed at same time as ''Roc'' 2, utilizes [[Pulse Laser]] technology. The main gun is exchanged for a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], with less armor reduction than the ''Roc'' 2. However, the designers were forced to drop the jump jets from the ProtoMech. BV (2.0) = 281<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 308: Medium Pulse Variant of the Roc</ref> |
− | *;Roc 4 : Specialized for the use in the [[Jihad]] conflict, this variant drops its heavy weaponry for heavy armor and electronic warfare equipment. While retaining the original Jump Jets, the ''Roc | + | *; ''Roc'' 4 : Specialized for the use in the [[Jihad]] conflict, this variant drops its heavy weaponry for heavy armor and electronic warfare equipment. While retaining the original Jump Jets, the ''Roc'' 4 is fitted with an [[ECM Suite]] and an [[AP Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 297<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 297: ECM Variant of the Roc</ref> |
− | *;Roc 5 : This [[Dark Age]] variant uses an [[Extended Jump Jet]] system to keep up with Snow Raven ''[[Hippogriff]]s''. It carries a [[Chemical Laser]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> | + | *; ''Roc'' 5 : This [[Dark Age]] variant uses an [[Extended Jump Jet]] system to keep up with Snow Raven ''[[Hippogriff]]s''. It carries a [[Chemical Laser]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> |
− | *;Roc Z : This version of the ''Roc'' was developed by [[The Society]]. It maintains the same ground speed, but carries a [[Medium Chemical Laser]] with 30 reloads. It's also equipped with a [[Magnetic Clamp]] system.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 44</ref> | + | *; ''Roc'' Z : This version of the ''Roc'' was developed by [[The Society]]. It maintains the same ground speed, but carries a [[Medium Chemical Laser]] with 30 reloads. It's also equipped with a [[Magnetic Clamp]] system.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 44</ref> |
− | ==Notable pilots== | + | ==Notable pilots== |
− | * Point | + | * [[Point Commander]] [[Ean]], a Clan Jade Falcon ''solahma'' aerospace pilot, taken bondsman by Clan Smoke Jaguar and assigned to the ProtoMech project. He died in the Battle of [[Huntress]],<ref>''Legacy'', p 188</ref> |
+ | * [[Star Commander]] [[Rotislav Grimheald]] of [[Clan Hell's Horses]] piloted a ''Roc'' in the [[Word of Blake Jihad]].<ref>''A Trial Most Acceptable'' in ''Shrapnel'', issue #10, p. 83</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Notes== | ||
+ | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Rok'''''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Gallery== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:Roc.jpg|Original ''Roc'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | ||
+ | Image: Arcadia_(DropShip).jpg|Several ''Roc'' being deployed by an ''[[Arcadia (DropShip class)|Arcadia]]'' DropShip from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
− | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
− | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Legacy (Anthology)|Legacy]]'' |
− | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' |
− | *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' |
− | *''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' |
+ | * ''[[A Trial Most Acceptable]]'' in [[Shrapnel #10|''Shrapnel'', issue #10]] | ||
+ | * ''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]'' | ||
[[Category:ProtoMechs]] | [[Category:ProtoMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Society ProtoMechs]] | [[Category:Society ProtoMechs]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Raven Alliance ProtoMechs]] |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:German renamed units]] |
Latest revision as of 23:16, 12 April 2023
- This article is about the ProtoMech. For the publishing house that published the BattleTech and MechWarrior novel lines, see Roc Books.
Roc | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Clan Smoke Jaguar Unknown facility[1] |
Tech Base | Clan |
Introduced | 3059 |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 7 tons |
Chassis | Unspecified |
Armor | Unspecified |
Engine | Unspecified |
Communications System | Unspecified |
Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
Speed | 86 km/h |
Jump Jets | Unknown |
Armament | |
BV (1.0) | 284[1] |
BV (2.0) | 336[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Roc is considered one of the best of the first generation ProtoMechs, and most known successful, as it was produced, operative and fighting for almost a century. By the time it was created, the engineers and technicians had enough feedback from the other units to find a good balance of armor, weaponry, and speed. It proved to be very popular with pilots, and formed the backbone of many ProtoMech Points and Stars.[1]
After its development by the Smoke Jaguars, the Roc was adopted by Clans Coyote, Goliath Scorpion, Hell's Horses and Wolf-in-Exile. Other Clans also adopted the Roc towards the latter half of the thirty-first century. In the year 3069, a Roc-producing factory of Clan Steel Viper on Arcadia was taken by the forces of Clan Blood Spirit.[3] By the time of the Dark Ages only the Raven Alliance still fielded the original Roc.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
In a sense a "super-Elemental", a Roc carries a single ER Medium Laser and is equipped with sufficient Jump Jets to leap 150 meters at a time. It can also maintain a cruising speed of 54 km/h and carries sufficient armoring to survive a direct PPC hit to the chest.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Roc 2
- A new variant developed in the 3060s from the original, the Roc 2 centers on the use of the then-newly developed Heavy Laser technology. The original's main gun was exchanged for a Heavy Medium Laser. To accommodate the new weapon, armor protection was reduced. BV (2.0) = 245[5]
- Roc 3
- This variant of the Roc, developed at same time as Roc 2, utilizes Pulse Laser technology. The main gun is exchanged for a Medium Pulse Laser, with less armor reduction than the Roc 2. However, the designers were forced to drop the jump jets from the ProtoMech. BV (2.0) = 281[6]
- Roc 4
- Specialized for the use in the Jihad conflict, this variant drops its heavy weaponry for heavy armor and electronic warfare equipment. While retaining the original Jump Jets, the Roc 4 is fitted with an ECM Suite and an AP Gauss Rifle with two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 297[7]
- Roc 5
- This Dark Age variant uses an Extended Jump Jet system to keep up with Snow Raven Hippogriffs. It carries a Chemical Laser.[8]
- Roc Z
- This version of the Roc was developed by The Society. It maintains the same ground speed, but carries a Medium Chemical Laser with 30 reloads. It's also equipped with a Magnetic Clamp system.[9]
Notable pilots[edit]
- Point Commander Ean, a Clan Jade Falcon solahma aerospace pilot, taken bondsman by Clan Smoke Jaguar and assigned to the ProtoMech project. He died in the Battle of Huntress,[10]
- Star Commander Rotislav Grimheald of Clan Hell's Horses piloted a Roc in the Word of Blake Jihad.[11]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Rok.
Gallery[edit]
Original Roc from TRO:3060
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 201
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 306
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 45: "The Hellion Plan"
- ↑ Roc (Standard) page on Master Unit List
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 307: Heavy Medium Laser version of the Roc
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 308: Medium Pulse Variant of the Roc
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 297: ECM Variant of the Roc
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 224
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving Supplemental, p. 44
- ↑ Legacy, p 188
- ↑ A Trial Most Acceptable in Shrapnel, issue #10, p. 83