Mass:
30 tons
Tech Level: Clan Level 2
Primary Role: Fast Recon
Base Cost: 6,774,300
C-bills
Chassis: Endo-steel
Power Plant: 270 XL
Cruising Speed: 97.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 148.1
kph
Jump Jets: Unknown
Jump Capacity: 270 meters
Armor: Ferro-fibrous
Armor Capacity: 100% of
maximum
Armament:
5 tons of pod space
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting/Tracking System: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Internal
Structure.........Endo-steel................1.5
Engine.....................270 XL....................7.5
Walking MP's............9
Running MP's...........14
Jumping MP's............9
Heat Sinks..................10 (20)..................0
Gyro.................................................3
Cockpit..............................................3
Armor Factor...............105 Ferro-fibrous.........5.5
Internal Armor Crits
Head............3...........9.........0
C.
Torso.......10..........15.........1
(rear).................5
R/L
Torso.......7..........10.........7/7
(rear).................4
R/L
Arm.........5..........10.........1/1
R/L
Leg.........7..........14.........1/1
Weapons
Loc. Crit
Pod Space............................................5
Jump Jet..................CT...........1.............0.5
Jump Jet..................RL...........1.............0.5
Jump Jet..................LL...........1.............0.5
Jump Jet..................RT...........3.............1.5
Jump Jet..................LT...........3.............1.5
Endo-steel................RA...........7
Ferro-fibrous.............LA...........7
Primary Configuration
Weapons
Loc. Crit
Medium Pulse Laser........RT...........1.............2
Medium Pulse Laser........LT...........1.............2
Targeting Computer........CT...........1.............1
Alternate Configuration "A"
Weapons
Loc. Crit
LRM-5.....................RT...........1.............1
LRM-5.....................LT...........1.............1
Ammo (LRM) 24.............CT...........1.............1
ER Medium Laser...........RA...........1.............1
ER Medium Laser...........LA...........1.............1
Alternate Configuration "B"
Weapons
Loc. Crit
Streak SRM-4..............RT...........1.............2
Streak SRM-4..............LT...........1.............2
Ammo (SRM) 25.............CT...........1.............1
Alternate Configuration "C" (Level 3)
Weapons
Loc. Crit
Bloodhound Active Probe...RT...........2.............1.5
Angel ECM Suite...........RT...........2.............1.5
A-Pod.....................RL...........1.............0.5
A-Pod.....................LL...........1.............0.5
3 Machine Guns............LT...........3.............0.75
Ammo (MG) 50..............LT...........1.............0.25
Alternate Configuration "D"
Weapons
Loc. Crit
2 ER Medium Lasers........RT...........2.............2
2 ER Medium Lasers........LT...........2.............2
Double Heat Sink..........RT...........2.............1
Alternate Configuration "E"
Weapons
Loc. Crit
Beagle Active Probe.......RT...........1.............1
TAG.......................LT...........1.............1
ER Medium Laser...........RT...........1.............1
ER Medium Laser...........CT...........1.............1
ER Medium Laser...........LT...........1.............1
Overview:
The Spider IIC is a light mech that has been around the Clans for awhile, albeit in limited numbers. Modeled after the original SDR-5V Spider light mech of Star League vintage, it is a proven design that expounds all the technological superiority of the Clans.
Capabilities:
Designed by Clan Wolf, the Spider IIC is similar to the Mad Cat in that it represents the pinnacle of Clan technology. Extralight engines, Ferro Fibrous armor, and Endo Steel internal structure all combine to make the Spider IIC a potent mech with more speed, more armor, and more weaponry than the original Spider. The speed, combined with a 270 meter jump capacity, allows the mech to literally dance around the battlefield.
The primary configuration appears to be a direct upgrade of the original SDR-5V Spider, sporting a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers slaved to a Targeting Computer. This combination of pulse lasers and a targeting computer gives an accuracy rate unmatched on the battlefield. The lack of ammunition also helps the Spider IIC in its role of long-range recon.
Both the "A" and "B" configurations carry missile systems, and are used primarily in Novas for Elemental support. "A" sports a pair of long range launchers with ER Medium Lasers as backup, while "B" holds a pair of Streak SRMs for improved ammo efficiency.
The "C" and "E" configurations are primarily recon vehicles. The "C" version is extremely rare, as it carries upgraded (and experimental) Bloodhound and Angel systems, and only has a pair of A-Pods and a trio of Machine Guns for defense. "E" version is geared more towards offensive recon, carrying a Beagle Probe to spot enemy units, Target Acquisition Gear, and a trio of ER Medium Lasers for offensive power.
"D" configuration, while rare, has the best firepower of any variant, sporting four ER Medium Lasers for impressive medium-range power. An additional heat sink is added to help handle the heat from the lasers. Even with the extra heat sink, "D" pilots are cautioned not to constantly jump and fire all their lasers for any length of time.
Deployment:
The Spider IIC is found in recon Stars, where it is used primarily for recon and quick hit-and-run raids. It is also found in Novas as a supporting element. The Wolf Spiders were known to use the mech, and it is also popular in Striker units, although it is not a common mech due to its limited production numbers. All of the invading Clans have the mech, though it is encountered only rarely among the Ghost Bears and Smoke Jaguars.
Configuration Statistics:
Config.
Cost (C-bills) Battle Value
Weapon Value
Primary.............6,985,550...........1,333..............679
A...................7,261,800...........1,438..............856
B...................7,235,800.............966..............496
C...................8,915,481.............698...............37
D...................7,304,050...........1,674............1,035
E...................7,570,550...........1,448..............863
Battleforce 2 Statistics:
Config. MP
Dmg. PB/M/L OH Armor/St Pts
Spec.
Primary...9J......2/2/0.......0......3/2......13...omni
A.........9J......3/2/1.......0......3/2......14...omni, if
B.........9J......2/2/0.......0......3/2......10...omni
C.........9J......2/0/0.......0......3/2.......7...omni, prb, ecm
D.........9J......3/2/0.......0......3/2......17...omni
E.........9J......3/2/0.......0......3/2......15...omni, prb, tag
Heavy Metal Pro Files:
Spider IIC (Base)
Spider IIC Primary
Spider IIC A
Spider IIC B
Spider IIC C
Spider IIC D
Spider IIC E
Zip File of all Spider IIC variants
Return to the Battletech Page.
Or go back to the Main Page.
Page last modified 31 December, 2003