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| − | {{ | + | {{otheruses|the 30-ton 'Mech|the ''Howler 3 "Devil"'' variant of the ''Howler (Baboon)''|Howler (Baboon)#Variants}} |
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Devil. | + | |image=Devil RGilClan v08.png |
| − | |name= | + | |name=''Devil'' |
| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer=[[Raveena Electronics]]<ref name=rg8p6>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 6</ref> |
| − | | | + | |production year=2911 |
| − | | | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7571/devil-standard MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |cost= | + | |model= |
| + | |cost= | ||
| + | |Tech Base=Clan | ||
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[ | + | |chassis=[[Type-A]] [[endo steel]]<ref name=rg8p6/> |
| − | |armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous]] | + | |armor=[[Compound H18 Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name=rg8p6/> |
| − | |engine=300 XL | + | |engine=[[300 Type I]] [[XL engine]]<ref name=rg8p6/> |
| − | |speed= | + | |comsys=[[JNE Integrated]] |
| − | |armament= | + | |T&T=[[Mark IV TTS]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)= | + | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s |
| − | |BV (2.0)= | + | |speed=151 |
| − | + | |armament=1x [[ER PPC]] | |
| − | + | |BV (1.0)= | |
| + | |BV (2.0)=1,691<ref name=rg8p7>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8'', p. 7</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Devil'' was | + | The '''''Devil''''' was created by [[Clan Snow Raven]] as a derivative design of [[Clan Fire Mandrill]]'s 20 ton ''[[Howler (Baboon)|Howler]]'', after the Snow Ravens had acquired one as ''[[isorla]]'' shortly after the ''Howler'' had debuted. Though it weighs fifty percent more than its progenitor at 30 tons, its use of an [[endo steel]] structure and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor allows it to focus on high speed and accurate fire. The ''Devil'' proved to be a popular sniper for most of the Clans' Golden Century, but was eventually replaced by more flexible [[OmniMech]]s. After Clan Snow Raven merged with the [[Outworlds Alliance]], they put the design back into production.<ref name=rg8p6/> |
| − | + | The [[Inner Sphere]] first observed ''Devil''s in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Occupation Zone during the initial [[Clan Invasion]] through [[ROM]] operatives. They reported the 'Mech as slightly underweight at 28 tons, failing to mention the targeting computer and miscalculating the torso armor allocation. They also gave the ''Devil'' the alphanumerical code TZ-1, though Clan 'Mechs do not normally have such alphanumerical codes.<ref>1993 Update Flyer, p. 7</ref> Notably, they had reported the Clans' proper name for the ''Devil'', which, unlike the ''Howler'' that was called ''Baboon'' in the [[Inner Sphere]], was never given a distinct Inner Sphere reporting name. | |
| − | The ''Devil'' | ||
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | + | The ''Devil'' is a dedicated fast sniper, essentially a long-ranged, heavy hitting gun on fast legs. The 300-rated [[XL engine]] allows it to cruise at over 100 km/h, while running at a top speed of 150 km/h. Its single [[Extended_Range_Particle_Projector_Cannon#Series_1B|Series 1B]] [[ER PPC]] is tied into an advanced [[targeting computer]], allowing skilled pilots to dash in, hit a target, then get out again before the enemy can respond. Five tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor provide protection. | |
| + | |||
| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | No variants are known to exist, but the ''Devil'' is itself based on the ''[[Howler (Baboon)]]'' and would in turn serve as inspiration for the ''Howler'' 3 "Devil" variant of the ''Howler'', which was a modification that Clan Snow Raven carried out on captured ''Howler'' 2s from [[Clan Steel Viper]] since [[3066]].<ref name=rg8p6/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Devil'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]s: | ||
| + | * [[Extended Torso Twist]] | ||
| + | * [[Narrow/Low-Profile]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Devil Pilots]]'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * The TZ-1 ''Devil'' was introduced in the [[1993 Update Flyer]], together with the ''[[Roadrunner]]''. In typical [[FASA]] fashion these were thinly veiled references to another intellectual property (the [[w:Looney Tunes|Looney Tunes]] characters of [[w:Wile E. Coyote and Road_Runner|The Road Runner]] and [[w:Tasmanian Devil (Looney Tunes)|The Tasmanian Devil]]). This context also serves to explain the somewhat curious alphanumerical code of TZ-1. Both the ''Devil'' and the ''Roadrunner'' were described as ideally suited for swarming tactics, which seems to go against Clan rules of engagement, and for scout lances.<br /> | ||
| + | |||
| + | * In the original write-up, it was reported by ComStar operatives working from behind the Clan lines in the Jade Falcon Occupied Zone that the [[BattleMech]] they had designated the TZ-1 was "apparently based on their Jade Falcon ''Baboon'' design, although it is heavier and faster than the ''Baboon'', probably due to its 'chicken leg' design." | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Devil.jpg|Original TZ-1 ''Devil'' from ''[[1993 Update Flyer]]'' | ||
| + | Devil RGilClan v08.png|''Devil'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8|RG:ilClan v8]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *[[1993 Update Flyer]], | + | * [[1993 Update Flyer]] |
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 8]]'' | ||
| − | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | |
| − | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | |
| + | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan Snow Raven BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:56, 22 March 2024
- This article is about the 30-ton 'Mech. For the Howler 3 "Devil" variant of the Howler (Baboon), see Howler (Baboon)#Variants.
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| Devil | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Raveena Electronics[1] |
| Production Year | 2911[2] |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Chassis | Type-A endo steel[1] |
| Armor | Compound H18 Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | 300 Type I XL engine[1] |
| Communications System | JNE Integrated |
| Targeting Tracking System | Mark IV TTS |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 151 km/h |
| Armament |
1x ER PPC |
| BV (2.0) | 1,691[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Devil was created by Clan Snow Raven as a derivative design of Clan Fire Mandrill's 20 ton Howler, after the Snow Ravens had acquired one as isorla shortly after the Howler had debuted. Though it weighs fifty percent more than its progenitor at 30 tons, its use of an endo steel structure and ferro-fibrous armor allows it to focus on high speed and accurate fire. The Devil proved to be a popular sniper for most of the Clans' Golden Century, but was eventually replaced by more flexible OmniMechs. After Clan Snow Raven merged with the Outworlds Alliance, they put the design back into production.[1]
The Inner Sphere first observed Devils in the Clan Jade Falcon Occupation Zone during the initial Clan Invasion through ROM operatives. They reported the 'Mech as slightly underweight at 28 tons, failing to mention the targeting computer and miscalculating the torso armor allocation. They also gave the Devil the alphanumerical code TZ-1, though Clan 'Mechs do not normally have such alphanumerical codes.[4] Notably, they had reported the Clans' proper name for the Devil, which, unlike the Howler that was called Baboon in the Inner Sphere, was never given a distinct Inner Sphere reporting name.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Devil is a dedicated fast sniper, essentially a long-ranged, heavy hitting gun on fast legs. The 300-rated XL engine allows it to cruise at over 100 km/h, while running at a top speed of 150 km/h. Its single Series 1B ER PPC is tied into an advanced targeting computer, allowing skilled pilots to dash in, hit a target, then get out again before the enemy can respond. Five tons of ferro-fibrous armor provide protection.
Variants[edit]
No variants are known to exist, but the Devil is itself based on the Howler (Baboon) and would in turn serve as inspiration for the Howler 3 "Devil" variant of the Howler, which was a modification that Clan Snow Raven carried out on captured Howler 2s from Clan Steel Viper since 3066.[1]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Devil has the following Design Quirks:
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
- The TZ-1 Devil was introduced in the 1993 Update Flyer, together with the Roadrunner. In typical FASA fashion these were thinly veiled references to another intellectual property (the Looney Tunes characters of The Road Runner and The Tasmanian Devil). This context also serves to explain the somewhat curious alphanumerical code of TZ-1. Both the Devil and the Roadrunner were described as ideally suited for swarming tactics, which seems to go against Clan rules of engagement, and for scout lances.
- In the original write-up, it was reported by ComStar operatives working from behind the Clan lines in the Jade Falcon Occupied Zone that the BattleMech they had designated the TZ-1 was "apparently based on their Jade Falcon Baboon design, although it is heavier and faster than the Baboon, probably due to its 'chicken leg' design."
Gallery[edit]
Original TZ-1 Devil from 1993 Update Flyer
Devil from RG:ilClan v8
