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The ''Fox'' was designed using a mix of older Star League technology and some [[Experimental Technology|early Clan weaponry]] to cover a wide variety of tactical needs. While a medium-size design at 50 tons, the ''Fox'' is a fairly fast medium 'Mech, powered by an [[extralight fusion engine]] that propels it up to 94 km/h at a run. This weight savings from its engine and endosteel skeleton allows for a sizable amount of weaponry to be mounted, mostly found in the arms. | The ''Fox'' was designed using a mix of older Star League technology and some [[Experimental Technology|early Clan weaponry]] to cover a wide variety of tactical needs. While a medium-size design at 50 tons, the ''Fox'' is a fairly fast medium 'Mech, powered by an [[extralight fusion engine]] that propels it up to 94 km/h at a run. This weight savings from its engine and endosteel skeleton allows for a sizable amount of weaponry to be mounted, mostly found in the arms. | ||
| − | While considered to be a generalist design, the main firepower is strictly focused on long ranges with pair of [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Improved Long-Range Missile Launchers, one in each arm. At intermediate and short ranges, the 'Mech depends on its trio of [ | + | While considered to be a generalist design, the main firepower is strictly focused on long ranges with pair of [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Improved Long-Range Missile Launchers, one in each arm. At intermediate and short ranges, the 'Mech depends on its trio of [medium laser]]s, one in each arm and center torso and pair Star League Two-Tube [[Streak SRM-2|Streak Short Range Missile Launcher]]s found in the legs like on the ''[[Crusader]]''. The ''Fox'' was also equipped to deal with infantry with four [[Machine Guns]] split in pairs on each of its arms, making the 'Mech a threat to be feared by conventional troops used in Clan combat. |
Most of the ammunition for the machine guns and the long-range launcher's four tons of ammunition is stored in the side torsos, while a single ton of the older Streak ammunition is found nestled in lower part of the center torso.<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p.30 - ''Fox'' stats from Record Sheet show that the design is a mixed technology design with experimental Clan Improved Long Range Missiles.</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 82</ref> | Most of the ammunition for the machine guns and the long-range launcher's four tons of ammunition is stored in the side torsos, while a single ton of the older Streak ammunition is found nestled in lower part of the center torso.<ref>''Turning Points: Tokasha'', p.30 - ''Fox'' stats from Record Sheet show that the design is a mixed technology design with experimental Clan Improved Long Range Missiles.</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 82</ref> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;''Fox'' : A pure Clan-tech version of the ''Fox'' uses the same Endo Steel chassis and XL engine. The weapons are upgraded to Clan-spec [[LRM-15]]s, Streak SRM-2s, | + | *;''Fox'' : A pure Clan-tech version of the ''Fox'' uses the same Endo Steel chassis and XL engine. The weapons are upgraded to Clan-spec [[LRM-15]]s, Streak SRM-2s, machine guns, and [[ER medium laser]]s in the arms. The center torso medium laser is removed and replaced by an [[ER large laser]]. To handle the higher heat load it carries an extra double heat sink. [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor protects the ''Fox''. BV (2.0) = 2,091<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 83</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' |
| − | *''[[Turning Points: Tokasha]]'' | + | * ''[[Turning Points: Tokasha]]'' |
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Revision as of 15:39, 2 July 2022
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Constantin Assembly Plan M27A-E[1] |
| Production Year | 2824 |
| Model | CS-1 |
| Class | Medium |
| Introduced | 2824[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Mixed-tech BattleMech |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | Crucis-d Endo[1] |
| Armor | Standard |
| Engine | Vlar 300 XL[1] |
| Communications System | Garret T11-b[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Garret A6[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 (double) |
| Speed | 94 km/h |
| Armament |
Weapon Listings
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| BV (2.0) | 1,574[3] |
Description
The Fox is an early example of a Clan medium BattleMech, originally created as Clan Sea Fox's first BattleMech.[4]
The Sea Foxes didn't sell the Fox to any other Clans directly, but it was commonly used and participated in numerous Trials in the twenty-ninth century.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The Fox was designed using a mix of older Star League technology and some early Clan weaponry to cover a wide variety of tactical needs. While a medium-size design at 50 tons, the Fox is a fairly fast medium 'Mech, powered by an extralight fusion engine that propels it up to 94 km/h at a run. This weight savings from its engine and endosteel skeleton allows for a sizable amount of weaponry to be mounted, mostly found in the arms.
While considered to be a generalist design, the main firepower is strictly focused on long ranges with pair of experimental Improved Long-Range Missile Launchers, one in each arm. At intermediate and short ranges, the 'Mech depends on its trio of [medium laser]]s, one in each arm and center torso and pair Star League Two-Tube Streak Short Range Missile Launchers found in the legs like on the Crusader. The Fox was also equipped to deal with infantry with four Machine Guns split in pairs on each of its arms, making the 'Mech a threat to be feared by conventional troops used in Clan combat.
Most of the ammunition for the machine guns and the long-range launcher's four tons of ammunition is stored in the side torsos, while a single ton of the older Streak ammunition is found nestled in lower part of the center torso.[5][6]
Variants
- Fox
- A pure Clan-tech version of the Fox uses the same Endo Steel chassis and XL engine. The weapons are upgraded to Clan-spec LRM-15s, Streak SRM-2s, machine guns, and ER medium lasers in the arms. The center torso medium laser is removed and replaced by an ER large laser. To handle the higher heat load it carries an extra double heat sink. Ferro-Fibrous armor protects the Fox. BV (2.0) = 2,091[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 16
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Fox(standard)
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 17
- ↑ TechManual, p.16 The Shape of Things to Come - Fox shown as First BattleMech produced by Clan Sea Fox.
- ↑ Turning Points: Tokasha, p.30 - Fox stats from Record Sheet show that the design is a mixed technology design with experimental Clan Improved Long Range Missiles.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 82
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 83