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Line 29: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Black Python''''', which was [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|designated]] the '''''Viper''''' by [[Inner Sphere]] forces, is similar in many ways to the ''[[Warhammer]]'' and ''[[Marauder]]'' [[BattleMech]]s. Though it is faster than those heavies, it has a similar weapons loadout with comparable damage, albeit with much more accurate damage potential. In order to achieve this, this expensive second-line 'Mech avails itself of all weight saving technologies that were at the disposal of the [[Clans]], including an [[XL engine]], [[Endo Steel]] frame, and eleven tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. In addition to its speed, the ''Black Python'' mounts five [[jump jet]]s that propel it up to 150 meters at a time.<ref name=TRO3055p126-127>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 126–127: "Viper OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3055Rp110-111>''Technical Readout: 3055 Revised'', pp. 110–111: "Viper OmniMech Profile"</ref> + The '''''Black Python''''', which was [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|designated]] the '''''Viper''''' by [[Inner Sphere]] forces, is similar in many ways to the ''[[Warhammer]]'' and ''[[Marauder]]'' [[BattleMech]]s. Though it is faster than those heavies, it has a similar weapons loadout with comparable damage, albeit with much more accurate damage potential. In order to achieve this, this expensive second-line 'Mech avails itself of all weight saving technologies that were at the disposal of the [[Clans]], including an [[XL engine]], [[Endo Steel]] frame, and eleven tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. In addition to its speed, the ''Black Python'' mounts five [[jump jet]]s that propel it up to 150 meters at a time.<ref name=TRO3055p126-127>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 126-127, "Viper OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3055Rp110-111>''Technical Readout: 3055 Revised'', pp. 110-111, "Viper OmniMech Profile"</ref> In the thirty-second century, the [[Raven Alliance]] restarted production of the ''Black Python'', renaming it the '''''White Raven'''''. The ''White Raven'' was one of the first production BattleMechs to use [[Ferro-Lamellor]] armor.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 12'', p. 10</ref> In the thirty-second century, the [[Raven Alliance]] restarted production of the ''Black Python'', renaming it the '''''White Raven'''''. The ''White Raven'' was one of the first production BattleMechs to use [[Ferro-Lamellor]] armor.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 12'', p. 10</ref> Line 37:
Line 37: ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;''Black Python'' 2 : This variant removes the large and medium lasers and replaces them with an [[Ultra Autocannon/2]], two [[ER Large Laser]]s, an additional [[Small Pulse Laser]], and an [[ECM Suite]]. This configuration allows the ''Black Python'' to provide effective direct-fire support. BV (1.0) = 2,131,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 119</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 199</ref> BV (2.0)=2,520<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 200</ref><ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 12'', p. 36</ref> + *;''Black Python'' 2 : This variant removes the large and medium lasers and replaces them with an [[Ultra Autocannon/2]], two [[ER Large Laser]]s, an additional [[Small Pulse Laser]], and an [[ECM Suite]]. This configuration allows the ''Black Python'' to provide effective direct-fire support. BV (1.0) = 2,131<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 119</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 199</ref>, BV (2.0)=2,520<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 200</ref><ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 12'', p. 36</ref> − *;''Black Python'' 3 : A substantial redesign by [[Clan Steel Viper]] that changed the outward appearance of the ''Black Python''. This model removes the large lasers of the original and replaces them with a pair of Omega [[Heavy Large Laser]]s. One [[jump jet]] is removed, lowering the 'Mech's jumping capacity to 120 meters. The added heat of the heavy lasers necessitated the inclusion of four additional [[double heat sink]]s. Even with that, enough tonnage was freed up to add another ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 2,201,<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 119: "Viper 3 Profile"</ref> BV (2.0)= 2,421<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 201</ref> + *;''Black Python'' 3 : A substantial redesign by [[Clan Steel Viper]] that changed the outward appearance of the ''Black Python''. This model removes the large lasers of the original and replaces them with a pair of Omega [[Heavy Large Laser]]s. One [[jump jet]] is removed, lowering the 'Mech's jumping capacity to 120 meters. The added heat of the heavy lasers necessitated the inclusion of four additional [[double heat sink]]s. Even with that, enough tonnage was freed up to add another ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 2,201<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 119, "Viper 3 Profile"</ref>, BV (2.0)= 2,421<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 201</ref> *;''Black Python'' 4 : This variant of the 3 removes the Machine Guns and replaces them with an [[ER Medium Laser]]. This makes the design more effective against hardened targets and eliminates any ammo dependency, but makes the 'Mech slightly more vulnerable to [[infantry]]. BV (1.0) = 2,318, BV (2.0)= 2,594<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 202</ref> *;''Black Python'' 4 : This variant of the 3 removes the Machine Guns and replaces them with an [[ER Medium Laser]]. This makes the design more effective against hardened targets and eliminates any ammo dependency, but makes the 'Mech slightly more vulnerable to [[infantry]]. BV (1.0) = 2,318, BV (2.0)= 2,594<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 202</ref> Line 72:
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Black Python''''', which was [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|designated]] the '''''Viper''''' by [[Inner Sphere]] forces, is similar in many ways to the ''[[Warhammer]]'' and ''[[Marauder]]'' [[BattleMech]]s. Though it is faster than those heavies, it has a similar weapons loadout with comparable damage, albeit with much more accurate damage potential. In order to achieve this, this expensive second-line 'Mech avails itself of all weight saving technologies that were at the disposal of the [[Clans]], including an [[XL engine]], [[Endo Steel]] frame, and eleven tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. In addition to its speed, the ''Black Python'' mounts five [[jump jet]]s that propel it up to 150 meters at a time.<ref name=TRO3055p126-127>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. | + | The '''''Black Python''''', which was [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|designated]] the '''''Viper''''' by [[Inner Sphere]] forces, is similar in many ways to the ''[[Warhammer]]'' and ''[[Marauder]]'' [[BattleMech]]s. Though it is faster than those heavies, it has a similar weapons loadout with comparable damage, albeit with much more accurate damage potential. In order to achieve this, this expensive second-line 'Mech avails itself of all weight saving technologies that were at the disposal of the [[Clans]], including an [[XL engine]], [[Endo Steel]] frame, and eleven tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. In addition to its speed, the ''Black Python'' mounts five [[jump jet]]s that propel it up to 150 meters at a time.<ref name=TRO3055p126-127>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 126-127, "Viper OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3055Rp110-111>''Technical Readout: 3055 Revised'', pp. 110-111, "Viper OmniMech Profile"</ref> |
In the thirty-second century, the [[Raven Alliance]] restarted production of the ''Black Python'', renaming it the '''''White Raven'''''. The ''White Raven'' was one of the first production BattleMechs to use [[Ferro-Lamellor]] armor.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 12'', p. 10</ref> | In the thirty-second century, the [[Raven Alliance]] restarted production of the ''Black Python'', renaming it the '''''White Raven'''''. The ''White Raven'' was one of the first production BattleMechs to use [[Ferro-Lamellor]] armor.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 12'', p. 10</ref> | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;''Black Python'' 2 : This variant removes the large and medium lasers and replaces them with an [[Ultra Autocannon/2]], two [[ER Large Laser]]s, an additional [[Small Pulse Laser]], and an [[ECM Suite]]. This configuration allows the ''Black Python'' to provide effective direct-fire support. BV (1.0) = 2,131 | + | *;''Black Python'' 2 : This variant removes the large and medium lasers and replaces them with an [[Ultra Autocannon/2]], two [[ER Large Laser]]s, an additional [[Small Pulse Laser]], and an [[ECM Suite]]. This configuration allows the ''Black Python'' to provide effective direct-fire support. BV (1.0) = 2,131<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 119</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 199</ref>, BV (2.0)=2,520<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 200</ref><ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 12'', p. 36</ref> |
| − | *;''Black Python'' 3 : A substantial redesign by [[Clan Steel Viper]] that changed the outward appearance of the ''Black Python''. This model removes the large lasers of the original and replaces them with a pair of Omega [[Heavy Large Laser]]s. One [[jump jet]] is removed, lowering the 'Mech's jumping capacity to 120 meters. The added heat of the heavy lasers necessitated the inclusion of four additional [[double heat sink]]s. Even with that, enough tonnage was freed up to add another ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 2,201 | + | *;''Black Python'' 3 : A substantial redesign by [[Clan Steel Viper]] that changed the outward appearance of the ''Black Python''. This model removes the large lasers of the original and replaces them with a pair of Omega [[Heavy Large Laser]]s. One [[jump jet]] is removed, lowering the 'Mech's jumping capacity to 120 meters. The added heat of the heavy lasers necessitated the inclusion of four additional [[double heat sink]]s. Even with that, enough tonnage was freed up to add another ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 2,201<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 119, "Viper 3 Profile"</ref>, BV (2.0)= 2,421<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 201</ref> |
*;''Black Python'' 4 : This variant of the 3 removes the Machine Guns and replaces them with an [[ER Medium Laser]]. This makes the design more effective against hardened targets and eliminates any ammo dependency, but makes the 'Mech slightly more vulnerable to [[infantry]]. BV (1.0) = 2,318, BV (2.0)= 2,594<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 202</ref> | *;''Black Python'' 4 : This variant of the 3 removes the Machine Guns and replaces them with an [[ER Medium Laser]]. This makes the design more effective against hardened targets and eliminates any ammo dependency, but makes the 'Mech slightly more vulnerable to [[infantry]]. BV (1.0) = 2,318, BV (2.0)= 2,594<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 202</ref> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
*''[[Master Unit List]]'' | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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[[Category:'Mechs]] | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Steel Viper BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Steel Viper BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||