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−	As a quad design, the ''Fire Scorpion'' lacks the amount of internal space that bipedal designs have, so its creators opted for two heavy guns; a [[Type KOV]] [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] and an [[Irrlicht Gamma Series]] [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]. Each of these is fed by three tons of ammunition, giving the quad 'Mech enough shots to finish most Trials. To defend against unarmored [[infantry]], the ''Fire Scorpion'' carries an [[Anti-Personnel Pod]] in each leg.<ref name=TRO3060/>	+	As a quad design, the ''Fire Scorpion'' lacks the amount of internal space that bipedal designs have, so its creators opted for two heavy guns; a Type KOV [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] and an Irrlicht Gamma Series [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]. Each of these is fed by three tons of ammunition, giving the quad 'Mech enough shots to finish most Trials. To defend against unarmored [[infantry]], the ''Fire Scorpion'' carries an [[Anti-Personnel Pod]] in each leg.<ref name=TRO3060/>
	==Variants==		==Variants==

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Fire_Scorpion.jpg |name=''Fire Scorpion'' |manufacturer=[[Roche QuadPlex Alpha]] |production year=2852 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model= (base)<ref name=TR3060p168f>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 168–169: "Fire Scorpion"</ref> |Tech Base=clan |mech type=battlemech |feet=4 |cost= 5,771,150 C-bills |mass=65 |chassis=[[Coriolis Class VI Endo Steel QuadFrame]] |armor=[[Forging SA722]] with [[CASE]] |engine=[[Fusion engine|Fusion]] [[260 Standard]] |comsys=[[JNE Integrated]] |T&T=[[TRTTS Mark II]] |heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] |speed=65 |armament= *1x [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] *1x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] *4x [[Anti-Personnel Pod]]s |BV (1.0)=1,379<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 170</ref> |BV (2.0)=1,546<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 168-169, "Fire Scorpion 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 252</ref> }} ==Description== The '''''Fire Scorpion''''' is a quadrupedal [[BattleMech]] designed by [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] scientists to be a [[totem 'Mech]]. An earlier model was created in [[2834]]. It is visually similar to a scorpion, complete with a "tail" rising up from the rear of the BattleMech. The claw-like elements near the cockpit are actually armored guards, placed on either side of the head to keep ground troops from sniping at the cockpit. Scientists who designed it apparently believed in a quantity over quality approach, as the ''Fire Scorpion'' is rugged, cheap and primarily fielded by second-line forces that defend cities, the role in which it excels. During the absorption of [[Clan Widowmaker]] on [[Roche]], the ''Fire Scorpion'' developed a reputation as a resilient and deadly urban fighter. Goliath Scorpions usually deploy the ’Mech alongside Elemental forces, allowing its combination of heavy armor and sustainable firepower to facilitate infantry operations in close quarters. The limited flexibility of the design is due partly to its slow speed, partly its lack of maneuverability-enhancing [[jump jet]]s, and partly because of its ammunition-dependent weaponry. To counter these flaws, the ''Fire Scorpion'' makes use of a staggering fourteen tons of armor and almost a tenth of its mass in ammunition. Ten single [[heat sink]]s keep costs low and heat down.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Weapons and Equipment== As a quad design, the ''Fire Scorpion'' lacks the amount of internal space that bipedal designs have, so its creators opted for two heavy guns; a Type KOV [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] and an Irrlicht Gamma Series [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]. Each of these is fed by three tons of ammunition, giving the quad 'Mech enough shots to finish most Trials. To defend against unarmored [[infantry]], the ''Fire Scorpion'' carries an [[Anti-Personnel Pod]] in each leg.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Variants== *;Fire Scorpion 2 : The ''Fire Scorpion'' 2, which was introduced [[3060]] at the prompting of a [[Star Commander]] [[Temujin]] of the [[20th Scorpion Cuirassiers (Clan Goliath Scorpion)|Twentieth Scorpion Cuirassiers]]<ref name=TRO3060></ref>, removes the weaponry of the base chassis and replaces it with a massive [[Ultra Autocannon/20]], two [[LRM-10]]s, and four [[Machine Gun]]s. This variants continues to excel in urban combat, especially against conventional [[infantry]] thanks to its anti-personnel Machine Guns. The inclusion of an [[Active Probe]] helps the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] locate hidden enemies. As with the base variant, ample ammunition ensures that the ''Fire Scorpion'' 2 rarely has to withdraw from a battlefield because of reduced ammo stores. BV (1.0) = 1,341<ref name=CO/>, (1,340)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 171</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,749<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 253</ref> *;Fire Scorpion 3 : This [[Jihad]] variant of the ''Fire Scorpion'', introduced [[3071]], has dropped equipment in favor of adding [[Jump Jets]] to the 'Mech. Designed for the role of close-quarters fighting and urban combat, this variant drops its LRM Launchers & A-Pods. In its place the 'Mech has been fitted with four torso mounted [[AP Gauss Rifles]] with 2 tons of ammunition. A single Jump Jet has been added in each of the 'Mech's leg [[Actuator|actuators]]. BV (2.0) = 1,904<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 254 - Jihad era variant of the Fire Scorpion.</ref> ==Design Quirks== The ''Fire Scorpion'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Fire Scorpion Entry.</ref> * [[Cowl]] ==Notes== * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Feuerskorpion'''''. ==Gallery== <gallery> File:Fire Scorpion.jpg|Original ''Fire Scorpion'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs|Fire Scorpion]] [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:65 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Goliath Scorpion BattleMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]]

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