Dec 29, 2024 · A medium aerospace fighter mostly used by the Draconis Combine, the Shilone has heavier arms and armor than most other fighters in its weight class.

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Aug 17, 2021 · A medium fighter mostly used by the Draconis Combine, the Shilone has heavier arms and armor than most other fighters in its weight class. Early models suffered a manufacturing defect in the wing joint, resulting in several fatal crashes.

Though the Shilone is better-armed than some smaller heavy fighters, its defensive armor and tonnage put it in the medium class. The nose-mounted Shigunga LRM rack and Diplan HD large laser give the fighter real punch at distances most aerospace weapons systems cannot reach.

Shilone SL-17B « on: 30 October 2017, 00:04:54 » In an ever evolving process of trying to tweak my favorite fighters, I present this 3065 era design for thoughts, opinions, and constructive input.

Shilone SL-17R . Role: Fire Support ; Tech Base: Inner Sphere (3042) Chassis: 65 tons ; Thrust: 6 / 9 ; Fuel: 400 ; Armor: 184 ; Heat Sinks: 20 (40) Weapons: LRM 20 (ammo: 12) Large Laser ; Medium Laser × 2 ; SRM 4 (ammo: 25) Sources: TRO: 3039 , Master Unit List; Battle Value: Unknown ; More Info; Shilone SL-18 . Role: Dogfighter ; Tech Base ...

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The SL-17 Shilone is the primary line BattleMech of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery. Produced by Wakazashi Enterprises since the fall of the Star League, the Shilone is a large, well-armed and well-armored BattleMech that has earned the respect of the Dragon's enemies through solid performance and reliable service.

There isn't much you can do with the Shilone in this era and still call it a Shilone. The LRM-20 could be dropped to an LRM-15 and a heat-sink deleted; the four tons thus freed could be channeled into armour (three tons of it, including enough on the aft to nerf ML hits) and another ton of fuel, increasing combat endurance all around.

Shilone SL-17AC . Other Shilone variants. Shilone SL-17AC . Role: Dogfighter Tech Base: Inner Sphere (2935) Chassis: 65 tons Thrust: 6 / 9 Fuel: 400 Armor: 184 Heat Sinks: 19 (19) Weapons: Large Laser ; Medium Laser × 2