Crab CRB-27
- Type
- BattleMech
- Tech
- Inner Sphere
- Mass
- 50t
- Role
- Skirmisher
- Intro
- 2719 Star League
- Rules
- Standard
- Cost
- 4.06M C-bills
- Move
- Armor
- 161 pts
Large Laser ×2Medium LaserSmall Laser
Technical Readout: TR:SW · Record Sheets: RSFP:Wave 2
Compare this unitBattle Value
1,198by skill
Point Value
29
Recognition Notes
The Crab CRB-27 is a 50-ton skirmisher that fights at medium range, cruising at 54 km/h and topping out near 86. Its main punch comes from a Large Laser in each arm, backed by a Medium Laser in the center torso and a Small Laser in the head for close work. Ferro-fibrous armor covers the frame, and 16 single heat sinks handle the engine's output. The design is noted as easily serviced, and Cosara Weaponries builds it at Northwind.
Armor & Loadout
CRAB CRB-27
Energy
Head: 9 front
Center Torso: 20 front, 8 rear
Right Torso: 16 front, 6 rear
Left Torso: 16 front, 6 rear
Right Arm: 16 front
Left Arm: 16 front
Right Leg: 24 front
Left Leg: 24 front
| Weapon / Equipment | Loc | Qty | Ammo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enr | HD | 1 | |
| Enr | CT | 1 | |
| Enr | RA · LA | 2 |
Systems & Manufacturers
CRB-27
Crab
PV29
TP: BMSZ: 2TMM: 0MV: 10"
ROLE: Skirmisher
Damage
S (+0)
3
M (+2)
2
L (+4)
0
OV: 1Heat scale123S

Special
Critical hits
ENGINE+1 Heat/Firing Weapons
FIRE CONTROL+2 To-Hit Each
MP½ MV Each
WEAPONS-1 Damage Each
Alpha Strike Stats
SkillPVSkill 0 53Skill 1 47Skill 2 41Skill 3 35Skill 4 29Skill 5 26Skill 6 23Skill 7 20Skill 8 17
Availability by era
11 eras · 20 factions
Crab variants (8)
CRB-27 current variant Role Skirmisher Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities ENE Introduced 2719 Battle value 1,198 Point value 29
CRB-27b Role Sniper Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities ENE Introduced 2719 Battle value 1,308 Point value 33CRB-20 Role Skirmisher Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Introductory Alpha Strike abilities ENE Introduced 2810 Battle value 1,143 Point value 29CRB-C Role Skirmisher Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities C3S, ENE, MHQ1 Introduced 3056 Battle value 1,135 Point value 30CRB-30 Role Sniper Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities C3I, ECM, ENE, MHQ2 Introduced 3061 Battle value 1,509 Point value 36CRB-45 Role Sniper Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities C3I, ENE, MHQ2 Introduced 3070 Battle value 1,342 Point value 35CRB-54 Role Skirmisher Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Advanced Alpha Strike abilities ENE, HT1/1/- Introduced 3144 Battle value 1,964 Point value 39CRB-27sl Role Skirmisher Tech base Inner Sphere Rules Standard Alpha Strike abilities ENE Introduced — Battle value — Point value 33