| Rifleman IIC | 65 Tons |
| Class | Heavy |
Engine: 195
Chassis: Endo Steel
Cruising Speed: 32.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 54.0 kph
Jump Jets: 3
Jump Capacity: 90 meters
Armor Type: Ferro-Fibrous
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Overview: The Rifleman's design history is one of the least inspiring in the annals of BattleMech development. It took nearly two centuries of trial and error to arrive at what was then the best compromise of weapons and armor, epitomized in the classic RFL-3N Rifleman. This model had the now familiar over-and-under arm mounted autocannon and laser combination, which became the standard configuration. It gave pilots the option of alternating weapons attacks, allowing the 'Mech to cool down while maintaining an offensive posture.The refitted Rifleman failed to move forward from the basic design concepts and used the same tired answer to the heat problem. The Clans looked at the problem from a new point of view, however, and largely resolved the major problems of overheating and lack of armor inherent in the design. Capabilities: Visually, this Clan Rifleman looks nothing like the traditional outline we would recognize on the battlefield. Like its smaller brother, it mounts a large rotating radar array over its head, but the IIC variant's is mounted much higher, with twin box-like appendages fitted on either side of the central support pylon.
Deployment: The Rifleman is a common sight to all MechWarriors, as it forms the first line of defense against air attack for many garrison units. Inner Sphere MechWarriors that have gone up against the Rifleman report that it is impossible to close quickly enough with this 'Mech, as it will often strip an opponent's armor off before that opponent can reach close-combat range. The Clan Rifleman was first observed by the Inner Sphere as part of the Nova Cat forces, but has since been seen in all the Clans with which they have come in contact. |
| Battletech Stock Variant |
Armor
Head 9 CTorso 30 CTorso(R) 12 RLTorsos 20 RLTorsos(R)10 RLArms 20 RLLegs 30
Primary
Heat Sinks 19(38)
Equipment: Location: Crits: Tons:
Large Pulse Laser(2) Left Arm (2)2 (2)6
Large Pulse Laser(2) Right Arm (2)2 (2)6
ER Small Laser Head
Beagle Active Probe Center Torso
Jump Jet Left Torso 1 1
Jump Jet Center Torso 1 1
Jump Jet Right Leg 1 1
| MechWarrior 2 |
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Visually, the Rifleman IIC looks nothing like the traditional outline that
would be recognisable on the battlefield. Like its smaller brother, it mounts a
large rotating radar array over its head, but the IIC variant's radar system is
mounted much higher with the twin box-like appendages fitted on either side of
the central support pylon. Close analysis of this 'Mech in action on battlefield
videos reveal that this unusual configuration includes a phased radar array that
acts in tandem with the main array.
The Rifleman IIC serves as an anti-aircraft BattleMech, with a design that
clearly implies a more conservative approach than others. By using a larger
260-rated engine it retains the expected performance envelope of a standard
Rifleman. This model's ferro-fibrous armor was eliminated, forcing the 'Mechs to
carry two more tons of armor for effective cover. This variant of the Rifleman
carries four Ultra AC2s, two of them in each arm, equipped with 135 rounds of
ammunition for each pair stored in the adjacent torso sections. While it lacks
the firepower of the standard version, this variant is a formidable weapons
platform with ample ammunition to fullfil the anti-aircraft mission. |
Chassis: Endo Steel
Engine: 195 Standard
Cruising Speed: 32.4 kph
Maximum Speed: 54.0 kph
Jump Jets: 3
Armor Type: Ferro-Fibrous
Primary
Equipment: Location: Crit: Tons:
Large Pulse Laser(2) Left Arm (2)2 (2)6
Large Pulse Laser(2) Right Arm (2)2 (2)6
Jump Jet Left Torso 1 1
Jump Jet Center Torso 1 1
Jump Jet Right Leg 1 1
A Clan Jade Falcon Rifleman IIC
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Latest Update: 12-17-00
BattleTech Source: Technical Readout 3055/ MechWorks
MechWarrior 2 Source: MechWarrior 2: Codes and Procedures of the Warrior Caste