The Strider, first encountered by Inner Sphere forces in 3056, is a rarely seen heavy omnimech that would eventually serve in limited numbers in almost every Clan. It is exceptionally fast for a heavy mech, and was first seen acting in a tactical support role for slower but better armed omnimechs. Dubbed the "Hell Cat" by Federated Commonwealth units noting it's impressive speed and the fixed flamer mounted on all variants, the Strider is capable of quickly engaging enemy threats or responding to gaps or weaknesses in enemy lines. During Clan advances it would often be seen in the rear or flanks of Clan units to protect against ambushes and provide fire support.
Designed by Clan Smoke Jaguar around 3015, the Strider is built on a lightweight Endo Steel chassis to save weight and is powered by a 360 XL engine that gives the 'Mech an impressive top speed of 97.5 km/h. The base Strider mounts ten double heat sinks that help in alleviating the heat produced in most of the 'Mechs configurations. To protect it from damage, the Strider carries eight and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor. The Strider has a fixed Flamer in it's center torso that allows the 'Mech to perform incendiary and anti-personnel actions.
In its primary configuration the Strider has a basic, if effective, multi-role configuration. It's primary weaponry consists of a pair of Extended Range Large Lasers in the right arm, backed up by a pair of Streak SRM-6 launchers and an Extended Range Medium Laser in the left arm. A single ton of ammunition is shared by both SRM launchers, though the limited ammo is somewhat alleviated by Streak technology. Lastly an Anti-Missile System mounted in the right torso helps defend against enemy missile strikes. All laser weapons are linked to an advanced Targeting Computer making the 'Mech highly accurate.
In its A configuration the Strider has a powerful Gauss Rifle carrying two tons of ammunition supported by an Extended Range Large Laser long range combat, and two Extended Range Medium Lasers for intermediate ranges and close combat. For defense against enemy missile strikes an Anti-Missile System is mounted in the right torso.
In its B configuration the Strider has a missile bombardment arrangement, mounting a pair of Artemis-IV equipped LRM-15 launchers for long range engagements. For close combat, the Strider B has four arm-mounted Extended Range Medium Lasers. The Strider B has further protection through the use of an Anti-Missile System which gives it increased protection from missile attacks.
In its C configuration the Strider has a close range brawler layout. The Strider C relies on a single ER PPC for long range sniping at enemy targets and a powerful LB 10-X autocannon to seek out weak points in an enemy's armor at close ranges. Both direct fire weapons are linked to an advanced Targeting Computer making the 'Mech highly accurate.
Strider (Hell Cat) Prime
Clan Heavy Omnimech
60 tons
BV: 2,392
Cost: 14,046,560 C-bills
Movement: 6/9
Engine: 360 XL
Heat Sinks: 15 [30]
Gyro: Standard Gyro
Internal: 99 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 163/201 (Ferro-Fibrous)
Internal Armor
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Center Torso 20 26
Center Torso (rear) 8
Right Torso 14 20
Right Torso (rear) 6
Left Torso 14 20
Left Torso (rear) 6
Right Arm 10 16
Left Arm 10 16
Right Leg 14 18
Left Leg 14 18
Weapon Loc Heat
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ER Large Laser RA 12
ER Large Laser RA 12
Streak SRM 6 LA 4
Streak SRM 6 LA 4
ER Medium Laser LA 5
AMS RT 1
Flamer CT 3
Ammo Loc Shots
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Streak SRM 6 Ammo LT 15
AMS Ammo RT 24
Equipment Loc
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Targeting Computer LT
Strider (Hell Cat) A
Clan Heavy Omnimech
60 tons
BV: 2,179
Cost: 13,852,000 C-bills
Movement: 6/9
Engine: 360 XL
Heat Sinks: 13 [26]
Gyro: Standard Gyro
Internal: 99 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 163/201 (Ferro-Fibrous)
Internal Armor
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Center Torso 20 26
Center Torso (rear) 8
Right Torso 14 20
Right Torso (rear) 6
Left Torso 14 20
Left Torso (rear) 6
Right Arm 10 16
Left Arm 10 16
Right Leg 14 18
Left Leg 14 18
Weapon Loc Heat
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ER Large Laser RA 12
Gauss Rifle LA 1
ER Medium Laser RA 5
ER Medium Laser LA 5
Flamer CT 3
AMS RT 1
Ammo Loc Shots
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AMS Ammo RT 24
Gauss Ammo LT 8
Gauss Ammo LT 8
Strider (Hell Cat) B
Clan Heavy Omnimech
60 tons
BV: 2,247
Cost: 14,344,800 C-bills
Movement: 6/9
Engine: 360 XL
Heat Sinks: 16 [32]
Gyro: Standard Gyro
Internal: 99 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 163/201 (Ferro-Fibrous)
Internal Armor
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Center Torso 20 26
Center Torso (rear) 8
Right Torso 14 20
Right Torso (rear) 6
Left Torso 14 20
Left Torso (rear) 6
Right Arm 10 16
Left Arm 10 16
Right Leg 14 18
Left Leg 14 18
Weapon Loc Heat
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LRM 15 RT 5
LRM 15 LT 5
ER Medium Laser RA 5
ER Medium Laser RA 5
ER Medium Laser LA 5
ER Medium Laser LA 5
AMS RT 1
Flamer CT 3
Ammo Loc Shots
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LRM 15 Ammo LT 8
LRM 15 Ammo LT 8
LRM 15 Ammo RT 8
LRM 15 Ammo RT 8
AMS Ammo RT 24
Equipment Loc
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Artemis IV FCS LT
Artemis IV FCS RT
Strider (Hell Cat) C
Clan Heavy Omnimech
60 tons
BV: 2,018
Cost: 13,957,600 C-bills
Movement: 6/9
Engine: 360 XL
Heat Sinks: 10 [20]
Gyro: Standard Gyro
Internal: 99 (Endo-Steel)
Armor: 163/201 (Ferro-Fibrous)
Internal Armor
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Center Torso 20 26
Center Torso (rear) 8
Right Torso 14 20
Right Torso (rear) 6
Left Torso 14 20
Left Torso (rear) 6
Right Arm 10 16
Left Arm 10 16
Right Leg 14 18
Left Leg 14 18
Weapon Loc Heat
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LB 10-X AC RA 2
ER PPC LA 15
AMS RT 1
Flamer CT 3
Ammo Loc Shots
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LB 10-X AC Ammo RT 10
LB 10-X AC Ammo RT 10
LB 10-X Cluster Ammo RT 10
AMS Ammo RT 24
Equipment Loc
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Targeting Computer LT
