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|image=ShadowCat II.jpg | |image=ShadowCat II.jpg | ||
|name=Shadow Cat II | |name=Shadow Cat II | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[Olivetti Weaponry]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Olivetti Weaponry]]<ref name="TRO:3085p160+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 160-161, "Shadow Cat II"</ref> |
|model= Standard | |model= Standard | ||
|production year=3076 | |production year=3076 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2894/ MUL online | + | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2894/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
|class=Heavy | |class=Heavy | ||
| − | |mass=60 | + | |cost=14,447,680 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | |chassis=Type 79-60 [[Endo Steel]] | + | |Tech Base=[[Clan]]<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | |armor=Compound H17 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] | + | |mass=60<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | |engine=[[Type 79 360 XL]] | + | |chassis=[[Type 79-60]] [[Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | |comsys=[[JNE Integrated]] | + | |armor=[[Compound H17]] [[Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | |T&T=[[Build 3Z Cat TTS]] | + | |engine=[[Type 79 360 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]] | + | |comsys=[[JNE Integrated]]<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | |speed=97 | + | |T&T=[[Build 3Z Cat TTS]]<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | |jumpjets=[[Clan Standard Type A1]] | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | |armament= 1x [[HAG 20]] <br> 2x [[LRM-10]]s <br> 1x [[ER Medium Laser]] | + | |speed=97<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | |BV (2.0)= 2,064 <ref name= | + | |jumpjets=[[Clan Standard Type A1]]<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| + | |armament= | ||
| + | 1x [[HAG 20]]<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/><br> | ||
| + | 2x [[LRM-10]]s<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/><br> | ||
| + | 1x [[ER Medium Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> | ||
| + | |BV (2.0)= 2,064<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 75</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
Based on the lighter ''[[Shadow Cat]]'' [[OmniMech]], the '''''Shadow Cat II''''' is a heavy [[Clan Jade Falcon]] fire-support [[BattleMech]]. | Based on the lighter ''[[Shadow Cat]]'' [[OmniMech]], the '''''Shadow Cat II''''' is a heavy [[Clan Jade Falcon]] fire-support [[BattleMech]]. | ||
| − | When the [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman|Jade Falcon Touman]] clamored for a new heavy 'Mech design in the wanning years of the [[Jihad]], rather than waste time on an all-new design, [[Daniel Jade Falcon|merchant Daniel]] of [[Olivetti Weaponry]] responded by completing an unfinished [[Kerensky Cluster|Clan Homeworld]] BattleMech prototype that added fifteen tons to the medium weight OmniMech in the manner of the ''[[Ryoken II]]'' and ''[[Mad Cat Mk II|Mad Cat II]]'' designs. While the original prototype mounted a [[Gauss Rifle]] like its lighter antecedent, after the Falcons won the rights to the [[Hyper Assault Gauss 20|Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle]] technology, the ''Shadow Cat II'' became their production testbed for the HAG technology. | + | When the [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman|Jade Falcon Touman]] clamored for a new heavy 'Mech design in the wanning years of the [[Jihad]], rather than waste time on an all-new design, [[Daniel Jade Falcon|merchant Daniel]] of [[Olivetti Weaponry]] responded by completing an unfinished [[Kerensky Cluster|Clan Homeworld]] BattleMech prototype that added fifteen tons to the medium weight OmniMech in the manner of the ''[[Ryoken II]]'' and ''[[Mad Cat Mk II|Mad Cat II]]'' designs. While the original prototype mounted a [[Gauss Rifle]] like its lighter antecedent, after the Falcons won the rights to the [[Hyper Assault Gauss 20|Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle]] technology, the ''Shadow Cat II'' became their production testbed for the HAG technology.<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | Built using the same expensive weight saving technology as its lighter parent, the ''Shadow Cat II'' is able to match the performance of the ''Shadow Cat'' without any significant loss of firepower, but only a half ton increase of armor over the 45 ton design. Ten [[Double Heat Sink]]s can easily cope with the 'Mech's heavily ammo dependent weapons array.<ref name= | + | Built using the same expensive weight saving technology as its lighter parent, the ''Shadow Cat II'' is able to match the performance of the ''Shadow Cat'' without any significant loss of firepower, but only a half ton increase of armor over the 45 ton design. Ten [[Double Heat Sink]]s can easily cope with the 'Mech's heavily ammo dependent weapons array.<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | ==Weapons and Equipment== | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | A right-arm mounted Type 0 [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20]], supported by a Type X Short Bow [[LRM-10]] launcher in each torso allowed the ''Shadow Cat II'' to unleash a hail of fire capable of stripping off two full tons of armor. While most fire-support designs focus on punching through armor, the ''Shadow Cat II'''s shotgun-like payload made it more effective in tearing apart already damaged enemies. A Series 7Ja [[ER Medium Laser]] was mounted almost as an afterthought in the 'Mech's right torso. Carrying two tons each of LRM and HAG reloads, while the laser provided a degree of non-ammo based firepower, its inclusion was considered wasteful by many observers who suggested an extra ton of reloads for the ammo-hungry HAG may have been a better use for the weight. <ref name= | + | A right-arm mounted Type 0 [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20]], supported by a Type X Short Bow [[LRM-10]] launcher in each torso allowed the ''Shadow Cat II'' to unleash a hail of fire capable of stripping off two full tons of armor. While most fire-support designs focus on punching through armor, the ''Shadow Cat II'''s shotgun-like payload made it more effective in tearing apart already damaged enemies. A Series 7Ja [[ER Medium Laser]] was mounted almost as an afterthought in the 'Mech's right torso. Carrying two tons each of LRM and HAG reloads, while the laser provided a degree of non-ammo based firepower, its inclusion was considered wasteful by many observers who suggested an extra ton of reloads for the ammo-hungry HAG may have been a better use for the weight.<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| − | *;''Shadow Cat II'' 2 : An [[Experimental Technology]] variant fielded in [[ | + | *;''Shadow Cat II'' 2 : An [[Experimental Technology]] variant fielded in [[Introduction Year::3077]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, the ''Shadow Cat II'' 2 replaces the HAG with an [[ER Large Pulse Laser|ER Large]] and [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]], both fitted with [[Laser Insulator|Laser Insulator Shields]]. As with many Jihad-era Falcon experiments, the weight freed up by the removal of the HAG and its ammo was used to allow the ''Shadow Cat II'' 2 to mount a 'Mech scale [[Partial Wing]] to enhance its jump distance. The ''Shadow Cat II'' 2 variant retains the LRM-10 launchers and ER Medium Laser of the first variant<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/>. BV (2.0) = 2,106<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 227</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2893/shadow-cat-ii-2/ MUL online entry for the Shadow Cat II 2 variant]''</ref> |
| − | *;''Shadow Cat II'' 3 : This variant carries four [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers, supplemented by a single ER Large Laser and ER Medium Laser. This version is more intended for close in fighting rather than the long range fire support of the original. BV (2.0) = 2,387<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 138</ref> | + | *;''Shadow Cat II'' 3 : This variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3089]]<ref name="MUL3"/> carries four [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers, supplemented by a single ER Large Laser and ER Medium Laser. This version is more intended for close in fighting rather than the long range fire support of the original. BV (2.0) = 2,387<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 138</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6886/shadow-cat-ii-3/ MUL online entry for the Shadow Cat II 3 variant]''</ref> |
| − | *;''Shadow Cat II'' 4 : This Dark Age configuration carries two LRM-10 launchers and a Gauss Rifle. It removes a single jump jet, which means it can only cover 150 meters per jump. BV (2.0) = 1,986<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 139</ref> | + | *;''Shadow Cat II'' 4 : This Dark Age configuration introduced in [[Introduction Year::3092]]<ref name="MUL4"/> carries two LRM-10 launchers and a Gauss Rifle. It removes a single jump jet, which means it can only cover 150 meters per jump. BV (2.0) = 1,986<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 139</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6885/shadow-cat-ii-4/ MUL online entry for the Shadow Cat II 4 variant]''</ref> |
| − | ===Dark Age Variants=== | + | === Dark Age Variants === |
| − | * Prototype/Gauss Rifle Variant - The original Homeworlds prototype, which was intended to carry a standard [[Gauss Rifle]] in place of the HAG, <ref name= | + | * Prototype/Gauss Rifle Variant - The original Homeworlds prototype, which was intended to carry a standard [[Gauss Rifle]] in place of the HAG,<ref name="TRO:3085p160+"/> finally appeared in the flesh in the [[Dark Age era]] carrying either a "Thunderstroke" Mk II or an EMRG "Captain" model. This model also mounted [[MASC]]. |
| − | ==Related Mechs== | + | == Related Mechs == |
*''[[Shadow Cat]]'': The ''Shadow Cat II'' is a heavier, non-Omni variant of the ''Shadow Cat'' | *''[[Shadow Cat]]'': The ''Shadow Cat II'' is a heavier, non-Omni variant of the ''Shadow Cat'' | ||
| − | ==BattleMech Gallery== | + | == BattleMech Gallery == |
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Image:MW-CMG-ShadowCatII.jpg|Dark Age ''Shadow Cat II'' | Image:MW-CMG-ShadowCatII.jpg|Dark Age ''Shadow Cat II'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
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| − | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | + | == Biblography == |
| − | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs]] | + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_5.pdf MWDA Bannson's Raiders' dossier of Frederick Bo]'' |
| − | [[Category:Clan Jade Falcon BattleMechs]] | + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_39.pdf MWDA Northwind Highlander's dossier of Vera Solomon]'' |
| − | [[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs]] | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]'' |
| − | [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]] | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:BattleMechs|Shadow Cat II]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs|Shadow Cat II]] | ||
| + | [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs|Shadow Cat II]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan Jade Falcon BattleMechs|Shadow Cat II]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clan Wolf BattleMechs|Shadow Cat II]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dark Age Mechs|Shadow Cat II]] | ||
Revision as of 12:38, 4 June 2016
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| Shadow Cat II | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Olivetti Weaponry[1] |
| Production Year | 3076[2] |
| Model | Standard |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 14,447,680 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan[1] |
| Mass | 60[1] tons[[Category:60[1] ton BattleMechs]] |
| Chassis | Type 79-60 Endo Steel[1] |
| Armor | Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous[1] |
| Engine | Type 79 360 XL[1] |
| Communications System | JNE Integrated[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Build 3Z Cat TTS[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double heat sinks[1] |
| Speed | 97[1] km/h |
| Jump Jets | Clan Standard Type A1[1] |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 2,064[1][2][3] |
Contents
Description
Based on the lighter Shadow Cat OmniMech, the Shadow Cat II is a heavy Clan Jade Falcon fire-support BattleMech.
When the Jade Falcon Touman clamored for a new heavy 'Mech design in the wanning years of the Jihad, rather than waste time on an all-new design, merchant Daniel of Olivetti Weaponry responded by completing an unfinished Clan Homeworld BattleMech prototype that added fifteen tons to the medium weight OmniMech in the manner of the Ryoken II and Mad Cat II designs. While the original prototype mounted a Gauss Rifle like its lighter antecedent, after the Falcons won the rights to the Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle technology, the Shadow Cat II became their production testbed for the HAG technology.[1]
Built using the same expensive weight saving technology as its lighter parent, the Shadow Cat II is able to match the performance of the Shadow Cat without any significant loss of firepower, but only a half ton increase of armor over the 45 ton design. Ten Double Heat Sinks can easily cope with the 'Mech's heavily ammo dependent weapons array.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
A right-arm mounted Type 0 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20, supported by a Type X Short Bow LRM-10 launcher in each torso allowed the Shadow Cat II to unleash a hail of fire capable of stripping off two full tons of armor. While most fire-support designs focus on punching through armor, the Shadow Cat II's shotgun-like payload made it more effective in tearing apart already damaged enemies. A Series 7Ja ER Medium Laser was mounted almost as an afterthought in the 'Mech's right torso. Carrying two tons each of LRM and HAG reloads, while the laser provided a degree of non-ammo based firepower, its inclusion was considered wasteful by many observers who suggested an extra ton of reloads for the ammo-hungry HAG may have been a better use for the weight.[1]
Variants
- Shadow Cat II 2
- An Experimental Technology variant fielded in 3077[4], the Shadow Cat II 2 replaces the HAG with an ER Large and ER Medium Pulse Laser, both fitted with Laser Insulator Shields. As with many Jihad-era Falcon experiments, the weight freed up by the removal of the HAG and its ammo was used to allow the Shadow Cat II 2 to mount a 'Mech scale Partial Wing to enhance its jump distance. The Shadow Cat II 2 variant retains the LRM-10 launchers and ER Medium Laser of the first variant[1]. BV (2.0) = 2,106[5][4]
- Shadow Cat II 3
- This variant developed in 3089[6] carries four Streak SRM-6 launchers, supplemented by a single ER Large Laser and ER Medium Laser. This version is more intended for close in fighting rather than the long range fire support of the original. BV (2.0) = 2,387[7][6]
Dark Age Variants
- Prototype/Gauss Rifle Variant - The original Homeworlds prototype, which was intended to carry a standard Gauss Rifle in place of the HAG,[1] finally appeared in the flesh in the Dark Age era carrying either a "Thunderstroke" Mk II or an EMRG "Captain" model. This model also mounted MASC.
Related Mechs
- Shadow Cat: The Shadow Cat II is a heavier, non-Omni variant of the Shadow Cat
BattleMech Gallery
Dark Age Shadow Cat II
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 160-161, "Shadow Cat II"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Shadow Cat II
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 75
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online entry for the Shadow Cat II 2 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 227
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the Shadow Cat II 3 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 138
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 MUL online entry for the Shadow Cat II 4 variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 139