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−	The '''''Stormcrow''''' is a widespread, second generation [[OmniMech]] fielded by many [[Clans]].  However, within the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar Touman|Clan Smoke Jaguar ''touman'']], the ''Stormcrow'' was especially common during the [[Clan Invasion]] and was [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code-named]] the '''''Ryoken'''''（a misspelling of ''ryōken'' - hunting dog) by the warriors of the [[DCMS]] who encountered it.  Because of its versatility through its combination of mobility, armor, and firepower in its various configurations, the ''Stormcrow'' is a feared opponent on the battlefield.<ref name=TRO3050Up128f/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 26–27: "Ryoken OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 24–25: "Ryoken OmniMech Profile"</ref>	+	The '''''Stormcrow''''' is a widespread, second generation [[OmniMech]] fielded by many [[Clans]].  However, within the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] ''touman'', the ''Stormcrow'' was especially common during the [[Clan Invasion]] and was [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code-named]] the '''''Ryoken'''''（a misspelling of ''ryōken'' - hunting dog) by the warriors of the [[DCMS]] who encountered it.  Because of its versatility through its combination of mobility, armor, and firepower in its various configurations, the ''Stormcrow'' is a feared opponent on the battlefield.<ref name=TRO3050Up128f/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 26–27: "Ryoken OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 24–25: "Ryoken OmniMech Profile"</ref>
	The ''Stormcrow'' can trace its lineage to the ''[[Omni-Corvis]]'' designed by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] and debuting during the [[Battle of Tokasha]]. However, this precursor to the ''Stormcrow'' had only just debuted when Clan Ghost Bear won Tokasha through the Battle of Tokasha.  As a result of the upheaval, design copies and molds for the ''Stormcrow'' were scattered throughout Clan space.  The final production version of the ''Stormcrow'' debuted in [[2930]] after [[Clan Snow Raven]] scientists modified the ''Omni-Corvis'' into the current version of this OmniMech.<ref name=TRO3050Up128f/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/>		The ''Stormcrow'' can trace its lineage to the ''[[Omni-Corvis]]'' designed by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] and debuting during the [[Battle of Tokasha]]. However, this precursor to the ''Stormcrow'' had only just debuted when Clan Ghost Bear won Tokasha through the Battle of Tokasha.  As a result of the upheaval, design copies and molds for the ''Stormcrow'' were scattered throughout Clan space.  The final production version of the ''Stormcrow'' debuted in [[2930]] after [[Clan Snow Raven]] scientists modified the ''Omni-Corvis'' into the current version of this OmniMech.<ref name=TRO3050Up128f/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/>

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{{Otheruses|the 55-ton [[Clan]] [[OmniMech]]|the 75-ton [[Clan]] fire-support [[BattleMech]]|Ryoken II|}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Storm Crow RGilClan v07.png |name=''Stormcrow'' |manufacturer= [[Industrial Complex Alpha (Clan Snow Raven)]]<ref name=ilClan>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 7'', p. 13</ref> ---- [[Tokasha MechWorks Gamma]],{{cn}} ---- Various<ref name=TRCIp44f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 44–45: "Ryoken"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3050U --> |model=Prime<ref name=TRCIp44f /> |class=Medium |year reference=<ref name=TRO3050Up128f>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 128–129: "Ryoken OmniMech Profile"</ref> |production year=2930 |cost= 14,771,112 C-bills |Tech Base=Clan |mech type=Omni |feet=2 |mass=55 |chassis=[[Model MHO-7E Endo-Steel]]<ref name=TRCIp44f/> |armor= [[Compound H17/2 Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name=TRCIp44f/> |engine=[[Fusion 330 Extralight]]<ref name=TRCIp44f/> |comsys=[[GBX Series Integrated]]<ref name=TRCIp44f/> |T&T=[[Tokasha B4-T&T]]<ref name=TRCIp44f/> |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]<ref name=TRCIp44f/> |speed=97<ref name=TRCIp44f/> |armament=<ref name=TRCIp44f/> Primary Configuration * 3x [[ER medium laser]] * 2x [[ER large laser]] * 12x additional double heat sinks |BV (1.0) = 1,911<ref name=COp109>''Combat Operations'', p. 109</ref> |BV (2.0) = 2,073<ref name=TRCIp44f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 71</ref> }} ==Description== The '''''Stormcrow''''' is a widespread, second generation [[OmniMech]] fielded by many [[Clans]]. However, within the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] ''touman'', the ''Stormcrow'' was especially common during the [[Clan Invasion]] and was [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code-named]] the '''''Ryoken'''''（a misspelling of ''ryōken'' - hunting dog) by the warriors of the [[DCMS]] who encountered it. Because of its versatility through its combination of mobility, armor, and firepower in its various configurations, the ''Stormcrow'' is a feared opponent on the battlefield.<ref name=TRO3050Up128f/><ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', pp. 26–27: "Ryoken OmniMech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 24–25: "Ryoken OmniMech Profile"</ref> The ''Stormcrow'' can trace its lineage to the ''[[Omni-Corvis]]'' designed by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] and debuting during the [[Battle of Tokasha]]. However, this precursor to the ''Stormcrow'' had only just debuted when Clan Ghost Bear won Tokasha through the Battle of Tokasha. As a result of the upheaval, design copies and molds for the ''Stormcrow'' were scattered throughout Clan space. The final production version of the ''Stormcrow'' debuted in [[2930]] after [[Clan Snow Raven]] scientists modified the ''Omni-Corvis'' into the current version of this OmniMech.<ref name=TRO3050Up128f/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/> ==Weapons and Equipment== The ''Stormcrow'' is built on a lightweight [[endo steel]] chassis and is powered by a 330 [[XL engine]] that propels it to a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The ''Stormcrow'' is protected by nine and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, giving the 'Mech the ability to survive encounters with other units that it isn't capable of outpacing.<ref name=TRO3050Up128f/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/> The primary configuration of the ''Stormcrow'' is capable of engaging an enemy at any range and uses its speed to strike at its target with a great deal of force and evade a counterattack. The 'Mech's primary weapons are a pair of [[ER large laser]]s allowing the 'Mech to strike at long range. For close combat, the ''Stormcrow'' carries three [[ER medium laser]]s. To handle the heavy heat load, the ''Stormcrow'' Prime has twelve [[double heat sink]]s on top of the ten mounted in the base chassis.<ref name=TRO3050Up128f/><ref name=TRO3050/><ref name=TRO3050R/> ==Alternate Configurations== *; Alternate Configuration A : Configured mainly for close combat, the ''Stormcrow'' A is armed with a single [[LRM-20]] launcher for long range, allowing it to support friendly units. For close combat, the 'Mech is armed with four [[medium pulse laser]]s and two [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers, making it a deadly knife fighter.<ref name=TRCIp44f /> BV (1.0) = 1,894;<ref name=COp109/> BV (2.0) = 2,319<ref name=TRCIp44f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 72</ref> *; Alternate Configuration B : Another close combat configuration, the B configuration of the ''Stormcrow'' carries a deadly [[Ultra autocannon/20]] as its primary weapon. This is backed up by six ER medium lasers. To handle the 'Mech's heat, it has three additional double heat sinks.<ref name=TRCIp44f /> BV (1.0) = 1,786;<ref name=COp109/> BV (2.0) = 2,281<ref name=TRCIp44f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 73</ref> *; Alternate Configuration C : The ''Stormcrow'' C is armed with some of the most accurate weapons available to the Clans. For long-range combat, the 'Mech has an [[LB 10-X autocannon]] that can fire both standard and cluster ammunition. The C configuration also carries a [[large pulse laser]] and two medium pulse lasers for short to medium ranges.<ref name=TRCIp44f /> BV (1.0) = 1,656;<ref name=COp109/> BV (2.0) = 1,881<ref name=TRCIp44f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 74</ref> *; Alternate Configuration D : A long range support configuration, the ''Stormcrow'' D has, as its primary weapons, a pair of LRM-20 launchers. These are backed up by two [[SRM-2]] launchers for close combat. All of these weapons are augmented with a [[Narc missile beacon]], which can mark enemy units with a missile homing beacon for increased accuracy.<ref name=TRCIp44f /> BV (1.0) = 1,698;<ref name=COp109/> BV (2.0) = 1,863<ref name=TRCIp44f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 75</ref> *; Alternate Configuration E : Capable of engaging an enemy at any range, the ''Stormcrow'' E's primary weapons are a pair of [[ATM-9]] launchers. These are capable of firing short-, medium-, and long-range munitions. The launchers are backed up, for added close-range firepower, by four [[ER small lasers]] and two ER medium lasers. The 'Mech also carries an [[active probe]] that allows it to detect any would-be ambushers.<ref name=TRCIp44f /> BV (1.0) = 1,757;<ref name=COp109/> BV (2.0) = 2,113<ref name=TRO3050Up128f/> or 2,110<ref name=TRCIp44f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 76</ref> *; Alternate Configuration F : This variant uses a pair of arm-mounted [[plasma cannon]]s that increase the target's heat. In addition to its capabilities as an anti-[[infantry]] unit, the 'Mech also has a pair of [[anti-personnel Gauss rifle]]s in each arm, making the ''Stormcrow'' F devastating against unarmored infantry. For use against hardened targets, it has four ER medium lasers and two ER small lasers, with a pair of extra heat sinks.<ref name=TRCIp44f /> BV (2.0) = 2,227<ref name=TRCIp44f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 77</ref> *; Alternate Configuration G : Similar to the B variant, the G uses five ER medium lasers and a [[HAG 20]], with an extra six heat sinks.<ref name=TRCIp44f /> BV (2.0) = 2,152<ref name=TRCIp44f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 78</ref> *; Alternate Configuration H : A heavy laser–toting version of the primary configuration, the H has, as its main weapons, two [[heavy large laser]]s. These are backed up by three ER medium lasers. This configuration also carries twelve extra double heat sinks.<ref name=TRCIp44f /> BV (1.0) = 1,731;<ref name=COp109/> BV (2.0) = 2,061<ref name=TRCIp44f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 79</ref> *; Alternate Configuration I : A pair of [[LRM-15]] launchers provide long range firepower while each arm carries an ER large laser and ER medium laser. To ferret out hidden enemy forces, the ''Stormcrow'' I configuration mounts an active probe in the head. BV (2.0) = 2,319<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 80</ref> *; Alternate Configuration J : Popular with the Hell's Horses, the J mounts a sizable [[HAG 30]] as its primary weapon in the left arm. Two tons of ammo in the left torso provide barely adequate reserves. The heavy punch of an [[improved heavy large laser]] is mounted in the right arm and provides a heavy hit even after the HAG is out of ammo. Both fearsome weapons are aided by a [[Targeting Computer]] in the right torso. An BV (2.0) = 2,300<ref name=ilClan/> *; Alternate Configuration K : Four right arm [[improved heavy medium laser]]s give the K a deadly bite, and are fearsome enough on their own. Despite this, a [[Gauss rifle]] is mounted in the left arm and it is supplied with two tons of ammo in the left torso. Five additional heat sinks are mounted. BV (2.0) = 2,001<ref name=ilClan/> *; Alternate Configuration P : Deadly at any range, the P is more dangerous the closer it gets to its prey. A medium pulse laser sits beside an ER large laser in both arms, while a medium pulse laser also sits below the pilot’s feet in the head. Each side torso mounts an additional double heat sink, a Streak SRM-6 and a corresponding ton of ammo. BV (2.0) = 2,213<ref name=ilClan/> *; Alternate Configuration T : Following a similar formula to the Prime, the T trades reach for accuracy. Each arm contains a large pulse laser and an [[ER small pulse laser]]. A head-mounted medium pulse laser rounds out the weapons load. A [[light active probe]] is housed in the right torso while a left torso-mounted [[supercharger]] allows the T a top speed of over 120 km/h. Four additional double heat sinks are mounted to help cope with the heat. BV (2.0) = 2,280<ref name=ilClan/> *; Alternate Configuration TC : This "Temporary Configuration," an upgrade of the B variant, was built by Clan Smoke Jaguar for the Battle of Tukayyid, and fielded in small numbers by all Clans. Trading some of the raw punch of the B's hefty autocannon, the TC mounts a powerful [[Gauss rifle]] for its long range accuracy and heat efficiency{{m}}along with two tons of reloads{{m}}and drops the ER medium lasers of the B variant from six to four. Additionally, a four-ton [[targeting computer]] is mounted to assist in dueling, with one double heat sink. BV (2.0) = 2,373<ref name=BoT150>''Battle of Tukayyid'', p. 150</ref> *; Alternate Configuration Z : This variant carries an [[iATM 9]] with three tons of ammunition and an improved heavy medium laser in each arm. To offset the lower skills of [[The Society]]'s MechWarriors, it also mounts a [[Nova CEWS]]. Though it lacks jump jets, a supercharger allows it to briefly hit speeds of 120 km/h.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 71</ref> ===Custom Configurations=== *; ''Ryoken'' Kotare : This unique configuration was the personal 'Mech of [[Star Captain]] [[Brone Kotare]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] when he fought on [[Asgard]] during [[Operation BULLDOG]] in [[3059]].<ref name="BT:25YoAaFp177+">''BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction'', pp. 177–184: "Cherry Blossoms"</ref> The ''Ryoken'' Kotare carries a quintet of ER medium lasers in the right arm and a pair of Streak SRM-6 launchers in the left torso. The right torso houses a single LRM-20. BV (2.0) = 2,382<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 81</ref> *; Alternate Configuration Attwater : Developed by [[Star Captain]] [[Mia Attwater]], this configuration has an [[LB 5-X]] in each arm and an [[LRM-5]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] in each side torso. One ton of LRM ammunition is in the left torso, while the ton of LB-X ammunition is stored in the head. Six jump jets provide a 180 meter jump radius. BV (2.0) = 1,482<ref name=BoT150/> ==Design Quirks== The ''Ryoken'' has the following [[Design Quirks|Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Ryoken Entry</ref> * [[Stable]] ==Related BattleMechs== * ''[[Corvis]]'' - The ''Stormcrow'' was designed as an OmniMech version of the older ''Corvis'' BattleMech, a relatively slow, jump capable 'Mech used mainly for defense and infantry support.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 152–153''</ref> * ''[[Omni-Corvis]]'' - Used as the bridge between the ''Corvis'' and the ''Stormcrow''.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 18</ref> * ''[[Ryoken II]]'' - Designed by [[Clan Ghost Bear]], the ''Ryoken II'' is an upgraded version of the ''Stormcrow'', weighing 20 tons more than the original. The ''Ryoken II'' mounts a mix of LRMs and LB-X autocannons.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 144–145''</ref> * ''[[Skinwalker (Ryoken III)]]'' - The Skinwalker was inspired after this Clan OmniMech. ==Notes== * ''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 128: Prototypes of the ''Stormcrow'': "so-called ''Omni-Corvis''", debuted during the Battle of Tokasha in [[2921]]. Following the Battle of [[Tokasha]], [[Clan Ghost Bear]] gave [[Clan Snow Raven]] captured technical schematics and components. Though the components could have been scavenged from battlefield salvage, it is unlikely that Clan Ghost Bear acquired technical schematics on Tokasha if the OmniMech was not under development on this planet. * In German products, the unit's Clan name was translated to '''''Sturmkrähe'''''. The unit's Inner Sphere name was left unchanged. * Plastic ''Stormcrow (Ryoken)'' Prime is included in [[BattleTech: Clan Command Star|BattleTech: Clan Command Star]] ==Gallery== <gallery> Ryoken.jpg|Original ''Stormcrow'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]'' Ryoken 2.jpg|''Stormcrow'' Prime from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' Storm Crow RGilClan v07.png|''Stormcrow'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 7|RG:ilClan v7]]'' Stormcrow.jpg|''Stormcrow'' on the battlefield from ''[[BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction|BT:25 Years]]'' Ryoken Prime (Storm Crow) CCG.jpg|''Stormcrow'' Prime from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' Ryoken_A_(Storm_Crow)_CCG.jpg|''Stormcrow'' A from ''CCG'' Ryoken B.jpg|''Stormcrow'' B from ''CCG'' Ryoken_D_(Storm_Crow)_CCG.jpg|''Stormcrow'' D from ''CCG'' MW4-M Ryoken.png|Model of ''Stormcrow'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4: Mercenaries]]'' MWO Stormcrow.png|Model of ''Stormcrow'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]'' Clan Command Star - Stormcrow.jpg|''Stormcrow'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Command Star]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== <div style="-moz-column-count:2; column-count:2;"> * ''[[BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction]]'' * ''[[BattleTech: Battle of Tukayyid]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' * ''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]'' </div> [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:OmniMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] [[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Snow Raven BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan OmniMechs]] [[Category:Society BattleMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]] [[Category:NARC Equipped BattleMechs]]

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