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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | *; CHP-W5b : This version of the ''Chippewa'' drops the [[SRM-6]] and upgrades the [[large laser]]s to [[ER Large Laser|extended range models]]. It also adds [[Artemis IV]] to the [[LRM-15]] racks and carries 25 [[double heat sink]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,051<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 89</ref><ref name=HOKp161>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p.161</ref> | + | *; CHP-W5b : This version of the ''Chippewa'' drops the [[SRM-6]] and upgrades the [[large laser]]s to [[ER Large Laser|extended range models]]. It also adds [[Artemis IV]] to the [[LRM-15]] racks and carries 25 [[double heat sink]]s. The speed has also been improved with the replacement of the standard fusion engine by a XL model. BV (2.0) = 2,051<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 89</ref><ref name=HOKp161>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p.161</ref> |
− | *; CHP-W7 : A [[ | + | *; CHP-W7 : A [[Lyran Commonwealth]] upgrade of the CHP-W5 using recovered technology, the CHP-W7 ''Chippewa'' features [[double heat sink]]s, an [[XL engine]], [[ferro-aluminum]] armor, and all lasers upgraded to [[pulse laser]] variants.<ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 78</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,487<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 290</ref><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 161</ref> , BV (2.0) = ?? |
*; CHP-W7T : Based on the W7 this variant changes the [[large pulse laser]]s to a pair of [[snub-nose PPC]]s and a pair of [[plasma rifle]]s in the wings. The [[LRM-15]] launchers are additionally upgraded with [[Artemis IV]] systems. BV (1.0) = 1,262<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 291</ref> | *; CHP-W7T : Based on the W7 this variant changes the [[large pulse laser]]s to a pair of [[snub-nose PPC]]s and a pair of [[plasma rifle]]s in the wings. The [[LRM-15]] launchers are additionally upgraded with [[Artemis IV]] systems. BV (1.0) = 1,262<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 291</ref> | ||
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*; CHP-W8 : This variant exchanges the LRM and SRM launchers in the nose for an [[MML-7]] with [[Artemis IV]] for better close combat ability. BV (1.0) = 1,484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 294</ref> | *; CHP-W8 : This variant exchanges the LRM and SRM launchers in the nose for an [[MML-7]] with [[Artemis IV]] for better close combat ability. BV (1.0) = 1,484<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 294</ref> | ||
− | *; CHP-W10 : A [[ | + | *; CHP-W10 : A [[Federated Suns]] modification that eliminates two of the [[large laser]]s for an extra nine and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1,516<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 288</ref> (1,487)<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 162</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,820 |
== Custom Variants == | == Custom Variants == | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | * 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 ''Chippewa'' was among the aerospace fighters for which he invented the name and wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its art and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. He named it after his college mascot. | + | * 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 ''Chippewa'' was among the aerospace fighters for which he invented the name and wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its art and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. He named it after his college mascot. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== |
Latest revision as of 17:54, 3 April 2024
Chippewa | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Bowie Industries
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Production Year | 2584[1] |
Model | CHP-W5 |
Class | Heavy aerospace fighter |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Cost | 5,410,530 C-bills[2] |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 90 tons |
Structural Integrity | 9 |
Frame | Bowie 50 |
Power Plant | PlasmaStar 270 |
Armor | Wyatt Coresteel Standard |
Fuel | 400 - 5 tons |
Armament |
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Communications System | Rander 200 |
Tracking & Targeting System | Rander TA5 |
Heat Sinks | 25 single heat sinks |
BV (1.0) | 1,554[3] 1,154[4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Designed for the Star League, the heavy Chippewa isn't extremely fast, but it has an impressive array of armament. Mostly used in the Lyran Commonwealth, the Chippewa has become House Steiner's main heavy fighter. Prior to the start of the First Succession War, Steiner captured the Bowie Industries plant on Dell, where W5 models were produced until House Kurita successfully destroyed the plant in a raid. Another major production site was the Bowie Industries on Wyatt until 3068, when the Word of Blake nuked it during the Jihad.[5]
A heavy fighter, the Chippewa utilizes its large wings to provide added maneuverability when fighting in an atmosphere. The outer portions of each wing can retract inward, allowing for the fighter to be stored aboard transports more easily.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Short or long range, it is best to stay away from a Chippewa. With the Exostar LRM-15 and SRM-6 racks to the front, backed up by two Martell medium lasers in the nose and four McCorkel large lasers in the wings, the Chippewa can lay down a devastating first strike. For rear protection, two McCorkel small lasers are mounted in the tail. The Chippewa was the first SLDF fighter to mount specialized Laser Insulators, however the technological know-how to produce this insulation was lost during the Succession Wars and later models were built without them.
Variants[edit]
- CHP-W5b
- This version of the Chippewa drops the SRM-6 and upgrades the large lasers to extended range models. It also adds Artemis IV to the LRM-15 racks and carries 25 double heat sinks. The speed has also been improved with the replacement of the standard fusion engine by a XL model. BV (2.0) = 2,051[6][7]
- CHP-W7
- A Lyran Commonwealth upgrade of the CHP-W5 using recovered technology, the CHP-W7 Chippewa features double heat sinks, an XL engine, ferro-aluminum armor, and all lasers upgraded to pulse laser variants.[8] BV (1.0) = 1,487[9][10] , BV (2.0) = ??
- CHP-W7T
- Based on the W7 this variant changes the large pulse lasers to a pair of snub-nose PPCs and a pair of plasma rifles in the wings. The LRM-15 launchers are additionally upgraded with Artemis IV systems. BV (1.0) = 1,262[11]
- CHP-W8
- This variant exchanges the LRM and SRM launchers in the nose for an MML-7 with Artemis IV for better close combat ability. BV (1.0) = 1,484[12]
- CHP-W10
- A Federated Suns modification that eliminates two of the large lasers for an extra nine and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1,516[13] (1,487)[14], BV (2.0) = 1,820
Custom Variants[edit]
- CHP-X-P Chippewa Gladstone
- The personal Chippewa of Michael Gladstone, a deserter from the Lyran Regulars, the Chippewa Gladstone can be found near the Rim Collection acting as an escort for various merchant DropShips and JumpShips. Modified to carry a pair of ELRM-15 launchers in the nose, Gladstone can engage enemy forces from much further out than they expect. The standard armor has been removed and replaced with laser reflective armor, which means energy weapons are far less effective against the Chippewa. If an enemy does manage to close with Gladstone they'll receive a rude shock: ten ER medium lasers and enough double heat sinks to use them. In the technology-starved Periphery, the Chippewa Gladstone is one of the most effective and fearsome aerospace fighters in service. BV (2.0) = 1,635[15]
- Chippewa Manfred
- This custom Chippewa is based on a CHP-W7 airframe. Four double heat sinks, one SRM-6, and one LRM-15 have been removed and replaced by a heavy Gauss rifle. This Chippewa is protected by 10 tons of ferro-aluminum armor. BV (1.0) = 1,956[16]
Related Aerospace Fighters[edit]
- Chippewa IIC - The Chippewa IIC was developed and used by Clan Mongoose during the Golden Century. Keeping with the heavy-hitting role of the original Chippewa, the IIC mated an advanced targeting computer to several ER lasers, while Streak SRMs and LRMs rounded out the weaponry. BV (2.0) = 3,341[17]
Notable Pilots[edit]
- Cassandra Blake - A skilled Free Worlds League pilot, by the time she was 21 she had downed five enemy fighters and was granted the right to pilot a captured Chippewa. She later went on to become one of the youngest generals in the League's history and eventually take on the role of Quartermaster General.
Notes[edit]
- Author Blaine Lee Pardoe stated in a blog entry that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the Chippewa was among the aerospace fighters for which he invented the name and wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its art and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. He named it after his college mascot.
Gallery[edit]
Original CHP-W5 Chippewa from TRO:3025
CHP-W5 Chippewa from TRO:3025 Revised
Gladstone-variant of Chippewa from XTRO:Pirates
Chippewa from manual of MechWarrior 4: Vengeance
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Chippewa
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 289
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 289
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 160
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots 3072 p. 17
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 89
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p.161
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 78
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 290
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 161
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 291
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 294
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039, p. 288
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 162
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates, p. 13
- ↑ Record Sheets: Unique Fighters, p. 5
- ↑ Era Digest: Golden Century, p. 36
Bibliography[edit]
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
- Era Digest: Golden Century
- Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates
- Master Unit List: Battle Values
- Objective Raids
- Record Sheets: 3039
- Record Sheets: Operation Klondike
- Record Sheets: Unique Fighters
- Technical Readout: 3025
- Technical Readout: 3025 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3057