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Line 1: {{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 name=TR3060p201>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 201</ref> + |manufacturer=[[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Unknown facility<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060, p. 201''</ref> − |Tech Base = Clan + |Tech Base=Clan − |Introduced = 3059 + |Introduced=3059 − |mass = 7 + |mass=7 − |chassis = Unspecified + |chassis=Unspecified − |armor = Unspecified + |armor=Unspecified − |engine = Unspecified + |engine=Unspecified − |speed = 86 + |speed=86 − |jumpjets = Unknown + |jumpjets=Unknown | comsys = Unspecified | comsys = Unspecified | T&T = Unspecified | T&T = Unspecified − |armament = 1x [[ER Medium Laser]] + |armament=1x [[ER Medium Laser]] − |BV (1.0) = 284<ref name=TR3060p201/> + |BV (1.0)=284<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060, p. 201''</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 306</ref> + |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=TR3060p201/> + 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=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 201</ref> − 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> + 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 [[31st 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=TR3060p201/> + 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=TRO3060/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ''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 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'' 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 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'' 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 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 a [[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 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> + * [[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> ''Battletech Legacy'', pp 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> + * [[Star Commander]] [[Rotislav Grimheald]] of [[Clan Hell's Horses]] piloted a ''Roc'' in the [[Word of Blake Jihad]].<ref>''A Trial Most Acceptable'' [[Shrapnel#10]]'' p. 83</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Rok'''''. + * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Rok'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 55:
Line 55: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Legacy (Anthology)|Legacy]]'' + * ''[[Legacy (Anthology)]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''
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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 | + | |manufacturer=[[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Unknown facility<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060, p. 201''</ref> |
| − | |Tech Base = Clan | + | |Tech Base=Clan |
| − | |Introduced = 3059 | + | |Introduced=3059 |
| − | |mass = 7 | + | |mass=7 |
| − | |chassis = Unspecified | + | |chassis=Unspecified |
| − | |armor = Unspecified | + | |armor=Unspecified |
| − | |engine = Unspecified | + | |engine=Unspecified |
| − | |speed = 86 | + | |speed=86 |
| − | |jumpjets = Unknown | + | |jumpjets=Unknown |
| comsys = Unspecified | | comsys = Unspecified | ||
| T&T = Unspecified | | T&T = Unspecified | ||
| − | |armament = 1x [[ER Medium Laser]] | + | |armament=1x [[ER Medium Laser]] |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 284<ref | + | |BV (1.0)=284<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060, p. 201''</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0) = 336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged | + | |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=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 201</ref> |
| − | 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 [[31st 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=TRO3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; | + | *;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 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 4'' is fitted with an [[ECM Suite]] and a [[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 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 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'', | + | * [[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> ''Battletech Legacy'', pp 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'' | + | * [[Star Commander]] [[Rotislav Grimheald]] of [[Clan Hell's Horses]] piloted a ''Roc'' in the [[Word of Blake Jihad]].<ref>''A Trial Most Acceptable'' [[Shrapnel#10]]'' p. 83</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Rok'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Legacy (Anthology) | + | * ''[[Legacy (Anthology)]]'' |
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||