After the Filtvelt Coalition declared its independence from the Federated Suns in 3072, it faced a problem: How could it equip its troops with effective weapons with its limited industrial base? Though the bulk of the weapons procurement programs went to 'Mechs and infantry, a small group of designers saw a solution in the old Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion VTOL plant on Filtvelt. By designing a quick VTOL platform with a heavy weapon, they thought the Filtvelt Citizen's Militia could engage a heavier force at range and withdraw. This would allow the Citizen's Militia's limited supply of 'Mechs and vehicles to operate more effectively, as they would be engaging an already damaged foe.
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| - After the Filtvelt Coalition declared its independence from the Federated Suns in 3072, it faced a problem: How could it equip its troops with effective weapons with its limited industrial base? Though the bulk of the weapons procurement programs went to 'Mechs and infantry, a small group of designers saw a solution in the old Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion VTOL plant on Filtvelt. By designing a quick VTOL platform with a heavy weapon, they thought the Filtvelt Citizen's Militia could engage a heavier force at range and withdraw. This would allow the Citizen's Militia's limited supply of 'Mechs and vehicles to operate more effectively, as they would be engaging an already damaged foe.
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| - After the Filtvelt Coalition declared its independence from the Federated Suns in 3072, it faced a problem: How could it equip its troops with effective weapons with its limited industrial base? Though the bulk of the weapons procurement programs went to 'Mechs and infantry, a small group of designers saw a solution in the old Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion VTOL plant on Filtvelt. By designing a quick VTOL platform with a heavy weapon, they thought the Filtvelt Citizen's Militia could engage a heavier force at range and withdraw. This would allow the Citizen's Militia's limited supply of 'Mechs and vehicles to operate more effectively, as they would be engaging an already damaged foe. The biggest problem the designers faced was deciding on the weapon. Filtvelt had some ties to the Federated Suns, but with the Suns involved in the Jihad, advanced technology weapons were reserved for AFFS units. Rocket Launchers were cheap, but lacked the damage potential the designers wanted. The answer came from the Clan Invasion. Many Enforcer BattleMechs had their AC/10's replaced by the new LB 10-X AC, leaving a stockpile of functional Federated Autocannon/10's languishing in warehouses. Though not the newest or best autocannon on the market, the combination of range, damage potential, and (most important) price convinced the design team that they'd found the main gun. The fact that the Federated autocannon could use the special munitions developed by the Federated Suns provided another benefit. Though initially skeptical the Coalition Council was persuaded to back the venture when they realized that production at the Cal-Boeing VTOL plant would provide more jobs. Named after a pest that can kill the Filtvelt thunderbeast, the Stingbat's designers hope that the VTOL will be just as damaging to pirates.
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