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| − | {{ | + | {{otheruses|the fighter from Stardate magazine|other uses|Siren}} |
{{InfoBoxASF | {{InfoBoxASF | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| name = ''Siren'' | | name = ''Siren'' | ||
| − | | manufacturer = unstated | + | | manufacturer = unstated<ref name=SDV3#3pp130,132>''Stardate'' Volume 3, Number 3, pp. 130, 132: Five of a Kind</ref> |
| production year = | | production year = | ||
| year reference = | | year reference = | ||
| − | | model = | + | | model = SL-23 |
| Class = light aerospace fighter | | Class = light aerospace fighter | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| Cost = unstated | | Cost = unstated | ||
| − | | mass = | + | | mass = 30 tons |
| − | | structural integrity = | + | | structural integrity = 4 |
| frame = unstated | | frame = unstated | ||
| − | | power plant = | + | | power plant = 60 fusion |
| armor = unstated | | armor = unstated | ||
| − | | Fuel = | + | | Fuel = 105 |
| − | | armament = | + | | armament = |
| + | * 1x [[PPC]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[small laser]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[medium laser]] | ||
| communications system = unstated | | communications system = unstated | ||
| tracking & targeting system = unstated | | tracking & targeting system = unstated | ||
| − | | heat sinks = | + | | heat sinks = 12 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| BV (1.0) = n/a | | BV (1.0) = n/a | ||
| BV (2.0) = n/a | | BV (2.0) = n/a | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | During the early days of the [[First Succession War]], the [[Draconis Combine]] wanted a low-speed ground attack craft; the '''''Siren''''' was the result.<ref name=SDV3#3pp130,132/> | ||
| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | Designers started with a big weapon and then built an aerospace fighter around it. Expectations were not met, with the craft's low speed and lack of secondary weaponry limiting its performance. | ||
| − | = | + | Deployed mainly in second-line forces, the ''Siren'' is also service with a handful of regular House units serving on the Periphery border. |
| + | |||
| + | Adequate in its role of attacking [['Mechs]], [[Combat Vehicle|armor]], and [[infantry]], attempts to use it without air superiority in place have led to a negative reputation.<ref name=SDV3#3pp130,132/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| + | The ''Siren'' has a [[PPC]] in the nose and little else; a [[small laser]] sits beside the PPC and a [[medium laser]] in the tail. This dependence on a single weapon has led to some pilots having the PPC replaced. The fuel tanks are larger than average but the slow speed of the fighter makes it a moot point, as any pursuing craft will shoot it down before it runs out of gas. The armor is plentiful and well-placed, giving the pilot some sense the fighter will perform its mission in theory if not in practice. Sufficient [[heat sinks]] are mounted to allow the PPC to be safely fired at full thrust.<ref name=SDV3#3pp130,132/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| + | One known field variant replaces the PPC with four medium lasers and extra heat sinks. | ||
==Canonicity== | ==Canonicity== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Stardate]]'' Volume 3, Number 3 | ||
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]] | [[Category:Light Aerospace Fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:Draconis Combine Aerospace Fighters]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Aerospace Fighters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:03, 15 January 2024
 | Apocryphal This article's subject is only mentioned in apocryphal sources, i.e. official BattleTech products which are not clearly Non-canon but do not meet the current Canon criteria either. For more information, check the Canonicity section. |
- This article is about the fighter from Stardate magazine. For other uses, see Siren.
| Siren | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | unstated[1] |
| Model | SL-23 |
| Class | light aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | unstated |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 30 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 4 |
| Frame | unstated |
| Power Plant | 60 fusion |
| Armor | unstated |
| Fuel | 105 |
| Armament |
|
| Communications System | unstated |
| Tracking & Targeting System | unstated |
| Heat Sinks | 12 single |
| BV (1.0) | n/a |
| BV (2.0) | n/a |
During the early days of the First Succession War, the Draconis Combine wanted a low-speed ground attack craft; the Siren was the result.[1]
Contents
Description[edit]
Designers started with a big weapon and then built an aerospace fighter around it. Expectations were not met, with the craft's low speed and lack of secondary weaponry limiting its performance.
Deployed mainly in second-line forces, the Siren is also service with a handful of regular House units serving on the Periphery border.
Adequate in its role of attacking 'Mechs, armor, and infantry, attempts to use it without air superiority in place have led to a negative reputation.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Siren has a PPC in the nose and little else; a small laser sits beside the PPC and a medium laser in the tail. This dependence on a single weapon has led to some pilots having the PPC replaced. The fuel tanks are larger than average but the slow speed of the fighter makes it a moot point, as any pursuing craft will shoot it down before it runs out of gas. The armor is plentiful and well-placed, giving the pilot some sense the fighter will perform its mission in theory if not in practice. Sufficient heat sinks are mounted to allow the PPC to be safely fired at full thrust.[1]
Variants[edit]
One known field variant replaces the PPC with four medium lasers and extra heat sinks.
Canonicity[edit]
Stardate magazine is no longer considered a canonical source, making the Siren apocryphal.
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- Stardate Volume 3, Number 3