Owens

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Owens
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Class: Light Mech
Faction: Inner Sphere
Ticket cost: 3 upon destruction
Tier: 6
Tonnage: 35 tons
Speed: 129.6 km/h (181 km/h with MASC)
Torso yaw: 180°
Torso pitch: -19° to +30° while standing.
-19° to +40° while crouching.
Variant Armament
Variant Weapons Equipment
Prime:
Price: 42 750 CBills
Total armor: 34 077
Engine Size: VOX 280 XL
A:
Price: 40 750 CBills
Total armor: 34 077
Engine Size: VOX 280 XL
B:
Price: 42 650 CBills
Total armor: 34 077
Engine Size: VOX 280 XL
C:
Price: 44 050 CBills
Total armor: 34 077
Engine Size: VOX 280 XL
D:
Price: 48 650 CBills
Total armor: 34 077
Engine Size: VOX 280 XL
E:
Price: 40 450 CBills
Total armor: 34 077
Engine Size: VOX 280 XL
F:
Price: 45 550 CBills
Total armor: 34 077
Engine Size: VOX 280 XL
G:
Price: 42 150 CBills
Total armor: 34 077
Engine Size: VOX 280 XL
Armor Points Distribution
BT
HD
LA
LL
LT
CT
RT
RA
RL
INT
2831
1380
2713
2713
4246
3067
4718
3067
2713
4246
2548

All stats current as of release 0.16.1

The Owens is primarily a scout, but can fill other roles as it is in a 4-way tie for the starter asset with the most armor. All Owens come with excellent electronics: C3, BAP, and TAG. Owens have single heat sinks, making them cool more slowly than most other starters.

Roles and Gameplay Hints

Prime

Starter Asset

LRM boat and scout. Good starter asset for late joiners in mid- to late-game. Usually not effective in the early-game

Player Comments:
Chain-fire the LRM5s to spread out screen-shake. Group-fire them when the enemy has LAMS. Lock on is fast, but unnecessary, the Prime can use TAG for quick shots without a lock and for extending range. Watch out for the LRM's minimum range. Good on open maps. Not good on maps with a lot of cover.
- Warlord Kentax


Variant A

Starter Asset

Effective early-game skirmisher and scout, good at cutting off individual components. Can function as a twist fighter when in close-range.

Player Comments:
Limited ammo. Group-fire the AC5s except against BA. Focus on destroying tanks and 'Mech arms, legs, and externals.
- Warlord Kentax


Variant B

Starter Asset

Effective early-game brawler, tanker, and scout.

Player Comments:
Chain-fire the SSRMs to spread out screen shake improving the B's tanking ability. Can self-TAG against targets with a long lock on time.
- Warlord Kentax


Variant C

Good mid- to late-game scout and back capper.

Player Comments:
Fastest IS back capper 'Mech besides the Anubis
- Warlord Kentax


Variant D

Early-game back capper, scout, and brawler. Good under-buy after gaining one rank.

Player Comments:
High speed and good alpha make the D capable of hit and run tactics, but isn't very stealthy because of C3. Less effective at back capping than the Owens C.
- Warlord Kentax


Variant E

Starter Asset

Skirmisher and scout. Can function as a twist fighter. Good starter asset for late joiners in mid- to late-game.

Player Comments:
Struggles against fast-moving targets, difficult to use as a starter. Stay away from close combat, the MRMs have a minimum range.
- Warlord Kentax


Variant F

Early-game scout, and brawler. Good under-buy after gaining one rank. Very good on cold maps.

Player Comments:
Can self-TAG targets with a long lock on time. Lots of ammo, doesn't need frequent resupplies. Group-fire the MPLs. Assign a second button to chain-fire the MPLs to deal with BA and excessive heat.
- Warlord Kentax


Variant G

Starter Asset

Very accurate early-game skirmisher and scout, good at cutting off individual components. Never needs a resupply.

Player Comments:
Less effective in most situations than the Owens A, but isn't ammo-dependent.
- Warlord Kentax


Gallery


Canon

The Owens is intended to be an OmniMech upgrade of the Jenner BattleMech. The intended role for the Owens is as a cavalry 'Mech that can move along the enemy lines and designate targets for bombardment with Arrow IV artillery attacks. The Owens is a strong spotting unit for artillery and Semi-Guided LRMs as well as a point 'Mech for C3 lances with its permanently mounted TAG laser designator and C3 Slave unit. The Owens is also outfitted with a permanently mounted Beagle Active Probe that allows the 'Mech to detect hidden enemy units. The Owens has a top speed of 129.6 km/h and is protected with seven tons of armor. The 'Mech's unique mix of speed, armor, and electronic warfare equipment make the Owens a valuable asset in urban and dense woods or jungle environments where it can find an enemy unit that is hidden, designate them for an artillery strike, and then leave the area at high speeds. Notable Pilots - Silvercraft -MERC, Bear "OEM" - IS, _Recoil_ - CL

Date Introduced 3056 during the Era known as "Clan Invasion" (3050 - 3061) - Unit Role: Missile Boat

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