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Line 1: − {{Otheruses|the 25-ton BattleMech|other uses|Dart}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech | image = 3055u_Dart.jpg | image = 3055u_Dart.jpg − | name = ''Dart'' + | name = Dart − | manufacturer = [[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name=TRCIp92f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 92–93: "DRT-3S Dart"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> + | manufacturer = [[Coventry Metal Works]] − | production year=3051+ | model = DRT-3S − | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/828/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>+ | class = Light − | model = DRT-3S<ref name=TRCIp92f /> + |cost= 2,183,750 C-bills − | cost= 2,183,750 [[C-bill]]s − | Tech Base=Inner Sphere − | mech type=BattleMech | mass = 25 | mass = 25 − | feet=biped+ | chassis = Coventry Metal Works Model D-3 − | chassis = [[Coventry Metal Works Model D-3]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> + | armor = Lexington Limited − | armor = [[Lexington Limited]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> + | engine = [[VOX 225]] − | engine = [[VOX 225]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> + | speed = 151.2 − | comsys = [[Cyclops 14]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> -->+ | armament = − | T&T = [[Cyclops Multi-Tasker 10]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> -->+ * 3 x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s − | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> -->+ | BV (1.0) = 360<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref> − | speed = 151 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> + | BV (2.0) = 436<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 9</ref> − | armament = 3x [[small pulse laser]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> − | BV (1.0) = 360<ref name=COp127>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 436<ref name=TRCIp92f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 9</ref> }} }} − + {{Otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the [[WarShip]] class|Dart (WarShip)}} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Dart''''' was designed when the [[Federated Commonwealth]] was looking for [[BattleMech]]s that were not ammunition dependent. Built with an all energy weapon arsenal and capable of reaching speeds of up to 151 km/h, the ''Dart'' is an exceptional recon mech. + The '''''Dart''''' was built when the [[Federated Commonwealth]] was looking for [[BattleMech]]s that were not ammunition dependent. The 'Mech was built with an all energy weapon arsenal on an extremely high-speed chassis. The 'Mech is capable of speeds of up to 151 kph and is armored with three and a half tons of armor. The 'Mech, while lightly armed, is an exceptional recon 'Mech and also works well in a guerrilla force where its use of energy weapons allows it to operate independently. − − ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Dart'' is armed with three [[Small_Pulse_Laser#Magna_200P|Magna 200P]] [[small pulse laser]]s which do not have a long range, but provide the ''Dart'' with highly accurate short range firepower. While not heavily armored, covered in only three and a half tons, the 'Mech's 225-rated engine gives it enough speed to evade pursuers. − For those desiring more firepower, Coventry offers the 4S and 6S variants.<ref name=TRCIp92f />+ ==Armament== + The ''Dart'' is armed with three Magna 200P [[Small Pulse Laser]]s which do not have a long range but provide the ''Dart'' with highly accurate short range firepower. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; DRT-4S : The 4S modifies the ''Dart'' in an attempt to add much needed firepower to the design without sacrificing the 'Mech's independence from ammunition. This is done by removing the three [[small pulse laser]]s and replacing them with three [[medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRCIp92f /> While this reduces the 'Mech's accuracy, the range and damage profiles are both increased over the 3S model. BV (1.0) = 560, BV (2.0) = 656<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 10</ref> + * DRT-4S - The 4S modifies the ''Dart'' in an attempt to add much needed firepower to the design without sacrificing the 'Mechs independence from ammunition. This is done by removing the three [[Small Pulse Laser]]s and replacing them with three [[Medium Laser]]s. While this reduces the 'Mech's accuracy, the range and damage profiles are both increased over the 3S model. BV (1.0) = 560, BV (2.0) = 656<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 10</ref> − − *; DRT-6S : The 6S variant of the ''Dart'' increases both its firepower and armor protection. The 'Mech upgrades to four and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor and swaps the three [[small pulse laser]]s for two [[medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRCIp92f /> Even with one less medium laser than the 4S model, the 6S brings more overall firepower to the field than the 3S. BV (1.0) = 548,<ref name=COp127/> BV (2.0) = 641<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 11</ref> − − *; DRT-6T : A [[Jihad]]-era variant. By using a [[light fusion engine]] and removing the other weapons, engineers were able to install a [[light PPC]] and [[ER small laser]] connected to a [[targeting computer]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 703<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 58</ref> − == Design Quirks ==+ * DRT-6S - The 6S variant of the ''Dart'' increases both its firepower and armor protection. The 'Mech carries four and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The 'Mech is armed with two [[Medium Laser]]s. Even with one less Medium Laser than the 4S model, the 6S brings more overall firepower to the field than the 3S. BV (1.0) = 548<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 641<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 11</ref> − The ''Dart'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Dart Entry.</ref> − * [[Extended Torso Twist]] − ==Notes==+ * DRT-6T - A [[Jihad]]-era variant, by using a [[Light Fusion Engine]] and removing the other weapons, engineers were able to install a [[Light PPC]] and [[ER Small Laser]] connected to a [[Targeting Computer]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 703<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 58</ref> − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Pfeil'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''PFL-3S'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Image:DRT-Dart.png|Original ''Dart'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''+ Image:CCG Mercenaries Dart.jpg|''Dart'' BattleMech in combat − File:3055u Dart.jpg|''Dart'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''+ File:DRT-Dart.png − Image:CCG Mercenaries Dart.jpg|''Dart'' BattleMech in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 57:
Line 40: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − <div class="desktop-3-col">+ *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' − *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' *''[[Combat Operations]]'' *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − *''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' − *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' − *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' − *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − </div>+ *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] − [[Category:German renamed units]] + [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| image = 3055u_Dart.jpg | | image = 3055u_Dart.jpg | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = Dart |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Coventry Metal Works]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Coventry Metal Works]] |
| − | + | | model = DRT-3S | |
| − | + | | class = Light | |
| − | | model = DRT-3S | + | |cost= 2,183,750 C-bills |
| − | | cost= 2,183,750 | ||
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| mass = 25 | | mass = 25 | ||
| − | + | | chassis = Coventry Metal Works Model D-3 | |
| − | | chassis = | + | | armor = Lexington Limited |
| − | | armor = | + | | engine = [[VOX 225]] |
| − | | engine = [[VOX 225]] | + | | speed = 151.2 |
| − | + | | armament = | |
| − | + | * 3 x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s | |
| − | + | | BV (1.0) = 360<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref> | |
| − | | speed = 151 | + | | BV (2.0) = 436<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 9</ref> |
| − | | armament = | ||
| − | | BV (1.0) = 360<ref name= | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 436 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the [[WarShip]] class|Dart (WarShip)}} | |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Dart''''' was | + | The '''''Dart''''' was built when the [[Federated Commonwealth]] was looking for [[BattleMech]]s that were not ammunition dependent. The 'Mech was built with an all energy weapon arsenal on an extremely high-speed chassis. The 'Mech is capable of speeds of up to 151 kph and is armored with three and a half tons of armor. The 'Mech, while lightly armed, is an exceptional recon 'Mech and also works well in a guerrilla force where its use of energy weapons allows it to operate independently. |
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| − | + | ==Armament== | |
| + | The ''Dart'' is armed with three Magna 200P [[Small Pulse Laser]]s which do not have a long range but provide the ''Dart'' with highly accurate short range firepower. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * DRT-4S - The 4S modifies the ''Dart'' in an attempt to add much needed firepower to the design without sacrificing the 'Mechs independence from ammunition. This is done by removing the three [[Small Pulse Laser]]s and replacing them with three [[Medium Laser]]s. While this reduces the 'Mech's accuracy, the range and damage profiles are both increased over the 3S model. BV (1.0) = 560, BV (2.0) = 656<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 10</ref> |
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| − | + | * DRT-6S - The 6S variant of the ''Dart'' increases both its firepower and armor protection. The 'Mech carries four and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The 'Mech is armed with two [[Medium Laser]]s. Even with one less Medium Laser than the 4S model, the 6S brings more overall firepower to the field than the 3S. BV (1.0) = 548<ref name=CO/>, BV (2.0) = 641<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 11</ref> | |
| − | The ''Dart'' | ||
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| − | + | * DRT-6T - A [[Jihad]]-era variant, by using a [[Light Fusion Engine]] and removing the other weapons, engineers were able to install a [[Light PPC]] and [[ER Small Laser]] connected to a [[Targeting Computer]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 703<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 58</ref> | |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Image:CCG Mercenaries Dart.jpg|''Dart'' BattleMech in combat | |
| − | + | File:DRT-Dart.png | |
| − | Image:CCG Mercenaries Dart.jpg|''Dart'' BattleMech in combat | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' | |
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*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | ||
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| − | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' | |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | ||