Pathfinder (BattleMech)

This article is about the 25-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Pathfinder.
Pathfinder (BattleMech)
Pathfinder
Production information
Manufacturer Zettle Metals Incorporated[1]
Production Year 3075[1]
Model PFF-2
Class Light
Cost 1,967,500 C-bills[1]
Technical specifications
'Mech type Primitive BattleMech
Mass 25 tons
Chassis Primitive
Armor Primitive armor[1]
Engine 180 Primitive[1]
Communications System Unspecified
Targeting Tracking System Unspecified
Speed 96 km/h
Armament
BV (2.0) 452[1]


Description[edit]

The Pathfinder is a BattleMech designed by Bobby Louella of Zettle Metals Incorporated. [2] Representing the lower end of the Lyran Commonwealth's production capability, the Pathfinder uses primitive armor, engines, and cockpits to allow Zettle to produce the 'Mechs more quickly and reduce the subsequent cost. As a result of this, the Pathfinder has been purchased in great numbers by the LCAF for their planetary militia units to augment their scouting capability while not requiring a huge investment.

Pilots assigned to the Pathfinder should maintain a low profile on the battlefield; though the 'Mech offers the same speed as a Succession Wars-era Wasp or Stinger, in the Jihad era that is just enough speed to get into trouble. The six tons of primitive armor will not be enough to protect the Pathfinder from concentrated enemy fire, especially against the devastating firepower available in 3075.

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

While the Pathfinder's systems are fairly primitive, its single advanced ER medium laser provides sufficient firepower to deter pursuing forces or engage light armor. However, it won't provide enough force to turn the tide of a battle. The Beagle active probe, developed by Nashan Diversified, is integrated with the 'Mech's other sensor systems to provide a detailed battle map and allow Pathfinder pilots to relay this information to friendly units.

Variants[edit]

No variants of the Pathfinder are known to exist, but Zettle engineers have discussed trading the ER medium laser for a TAG system.[1]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech, p. 4
  2. Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech, p. 4: "PFF-2 Pathfinder"


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