Rifleman III

Developed for the Emperor Stefan Amaris's occupying army, the Rifleman III was an experimental prototype which was rushed into service to defend against the invading Star League Defense Force Army led by General Aleksandr Kerensky in Extinction Era::2777. Only a single prototype was produced after years of development, and it was destroyed during the battle for Terra. Used in the role of an ambusher before being destroyed, the 'Mech's Battle ROM would recount that it had downed nine SLDF BattleMechs before it was rendered inoperable by battle damage.

The design's existence was forgotten outside of a few rumors until 3146, when the prototype's wreckage was discovered entombed in a former battle site by Republic of the Sphere archaeologists. Up to this time, no one outside of Terra had been aware of the Rifleman III's existence.

Weapons and Equipment
The heaviest Rifleman design produced, the 'Mech was also among the slowest. Powered by a 180-Rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine, the Rifleman III had speed equal to a UrbanMech. Unlike that light 'Mech, the Rifleman was better armored, with 10.5 tons of standard armor. For its role to ambush enemy units, the 'Mech was fitted with an experimental Null Signature System which made it difficult to see on sensors.

The Rifleman's only weaponry was its four Gauss Rifles, which were mounted in each arm and each of its side torsos. The Gauss Rifles were fed by only two tons of ammunition, giving it just four full volleys of fire before running dry and being rendered defenseless.

Design Quirks
The Rifleman III has the following Design Quirks
 * Prototype
 * Fast Reload
 * Multi-Trac
 * Searchlight (location Center Torso)

Related Designs

 * Rifleman
 * Rifleman II