Stinger Light BattleMech (ProtoMech Webcomic)

==Description==
The Stinger though the generations has been back bone of a regiment's scouting force & nation's MechWarrior training schools. 
While this variant is not all are intended for frontline forces, one in particular stands out as what appears to be a one-off, nicknamed the "Stinger RAC". Formally known as the STG-6TR1, this frakenmech, that was most likely the passion project of a pirate (or a periphery bumpkin), was sold to the new liepzig light lancers of the lyran commonwealth. the light lancers use this machine to train recruits in the operation of the RAC. on combat missions the Stinger-RAC is used as a ranged fire support for the other stingers and wasps of its lance.
Its unknown if further units of this variant has been produced.
This is a early (what if) variant which was design was created by fan artist/writer, jaromcswenson, for his fan webcomic book ProtoMech Webcomic.
==Armament and Equipment==
Arguably slowest and heaviest of it's family, the 'Mech is still able perform like a light 'mech with maximum speed of 85 k/ph thanks to it's 150-rate Light Fusion Engine. The light weight trainer is protected by only 3.5 tons of standard armor, while Endo Steel allows mech handle the weight of it's primary weapon. Engineers working on the 'mech in order to make this unique training 'Mech to function, increased the weight of the original STG-6 to 35 tons from it's regular 20.
While not intended for direct contact with the enemy, the 'Mech uses it's long reach of it's Class 2 Rotary Autocannon (RAC/2) harass enemies afar cannon. Feeding this 8 ton weapon is 2 tons of ammunition located in its left arm actuator. In effort to protect a student from unexpected ammunition explosion, the arm is fitted with expensive CASE II, being able contain explosion in the arm. Backing up the weapon should infantry become a problem is a high tech Small extended range pulse laser (abbreviated Small-X Pulse Laser) in the right arm.
As addition to it's specialized ammunition containment, the cockpit as part full head ejection system to keep stupid MechWarrior alive to learn lesson for career to come.
==Also See==
*ProtoMech Webcomic
==Notes==
*Tech Rating: E/X-X-X-D
*Cost: 5,599,620 C-bills
==External Links==
*MegaMek File for the STG-6TR1 Stinger 
*PDF Record Sheet for the STG-6TR1 Stinger
==Wiki Note==
*Outsider7724 created the MegaMekLab File for this mech, since it was purely fluff (story based).
*Design Note: Artist specifically asked the Stinger to have Rotary 2 Autocannon, which is impossible for a 20 ton Stinger to be fitted with. Heavier weight class was needed to all weapons to be mounted, while lightly armored for light 'mech due to it's role as a trainer.
==References==
Category:Works by jaromcswenson
Category:BattleMechsCustom