Editing Snow Fox

{{Otheruses|the 20-ton BattleMech|the creature from Hector|Snow Fox (species)}}
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Snowfox.jpg
|name=''Snow Fox''
|manufacturer=[[Hector MechWorks Facility Beta]]<ref name=TRO3060/>
|model= Standard
|production year=3015
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2979/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|Tech Base=clan
|mech type=battlemech
|feet=4
|introduced=[[3015]]<ref name=MUL>''Master Unit List'' - "Snow Fox"</ref>
|cost= 1,826,200 [[C-bill]]s
|mass=20
|chassis=[[Hellion Slopeback V1 (Quad)]]
|armor= [[Compound Alpha Ferro-Fibrous]]
|engine=160-rated [[fusion engine]]
|comsys=[[HCFA 3035 2.0]]
|T&T=[[HCFA 3047 1.5]]
|heat sinks=10 [[single heat sink]]s
|speed=127
|speed with MASC=172
|armament=
*1x [[ER medium laser]]
*2x [[ER small laser]]s
|BV (1.0)=627<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 115</ref>
|BV (2.0)=807<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 134–135: "Snow Fox 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 200</ref>
}} 

==Description==
The '''''Snow Fox''''' was designed by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] as a fast [['Mech]] that is capable of fulfilling a number of roles. Its primary weapon is its speed, which it uses to quickly close with enemies, swiftly damage them, and get out before repeating the process; this allows the design to work well as a [[battle armor]] hunter. The Hellions scientists were also gauging warrior interest in a quad design and saw the ''Snow Fox'' as a testbed for a future quad [[OmniMech]], but the interest was not there; not only are bipedal 'Mechs more intuitive to operate, the fast quad takes getting used to and lacks hands. Finally, it is protected as well as it can be by four tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.{{cn}}

While its original version has been discontinued and retired, the [[OmniMech]] version of Snow Fox was developed by [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] and remains in production and service.<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2979/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7878/snow-fox-omni-prime MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>

The aesthetics of the ''Snow Fox'' were based on a predator common to the icy plains of the Ice Hellion world of [[Hector]], the [[Snow Fox (Animal)|Snow Fox]].<ref name=TRO3060/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
Armed with only a head-mounted [[Series 2f]] [[ER medium laser]] and a pair of [[Series 1-s]] [[ER small laser]]s, the ''Snow Fox'' excels at making high-speed passes. Though the 'Mech uses [[single heat sink]]s, it takes an extremely bad pilot to cause the ''Snow Fox'' any overheating problems.<ref name=TRO3060/>

==Variants==
*; ''Snow Fox'' 2 : The first known variant of the ''Snow Fox'' introduced [[3015]]<ref name=MUL/> during the [[Succession Wars era]] or [[Golden Century]]. This variant replaces the lasers with an [[LRM-10]], creating a very mobile support 'Mech. It is also incapable of building any noticeable amount of heat before it starts taking damage. BV (1.0) = 484,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 604<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 201</ref>

*; ''Snow Fox'' 3 : A [[Jihad]]-era variant, introduced in [[3072]]<ref name=MUL/>, this design makes room for improvements by replacing the standard fusion engine with an [[XL fusion engine|XL model]]. Additional improvements to the design include increases to the mech's speed and armor, and upgrade weaponry includes an [[ER medium laser]], an [[ATM-3]] launcher with 2 tons of ammunition, and a pair of [[AP Gauss rifle]]s with one ton of ammunition dedicated to them. BV (2.0) = 903<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 202: "Snow Fox's Jihad era variant and BV 2"</ref>

==Alternate Configurations==
*;''Snow Fox'' (Omni) Primary Configuration: Developed by the [[Scorpion Empire]], the ''Snow Fox'' [[OmniMech]] Prime configuration uses the six tons of [[pod space]] to mirror the original ''Snow Fox''. Equipped with an [[ER medium laser]] in the head and each side torso, tied into a [[targeting computer]]. An extensive electronics suite includes an [[active probe]] and [[ECM suite]]. An [[XL engine]], [[endo steel]] chassis, and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor allow the 'Mech to reach top speeds of 120 km/h. Finally a permanently-mounted [[MASC]] system allows the Prime to sprint at speeds of up to 164 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,464<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade'', p. 35</ref>

*;''Snow Fox'' (Omni) Alternate Configuration A : This configuration carries three [[LRM-5]] launchers, one in each side torso and one in the head. The two side torsos also carry two [[flamer]]s each, for a total of four. A single ton of LRM ammunition is carried in a [[CASE]] protected bay in the center torso. BV (2.0) = 831<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade'', p. 36</ref>

*;''Snow Fox'' (Omni) Alternate Configuration B : This direct fire configuration mounts a single [[ER large laser]] in the head, supported by a [[medium pulse laser]] in the center torso. BV (2.0) = 1,249<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade'', p. 37</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Snow Fox'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Snow Fox Entry</ref>
* [[Narrow/Low Profile]]
* [[Hard to Pilot]]

==Notes==
* In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was slightly altered to '''Gletscherfuchs''', which literally means "Glacier Fox."

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Snowfox.jpg|Original ''Snow Fox'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]''

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