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	Only ten and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor gives it far less protection than another 'Mech of comparable weight, but considering its mission profile the ''Glass Spider'' is ideally positioned outside of direct combat anyways.  This combination of lightweight armor and an [[Endo Steel]] chassis also allows the ''Glass Spider'' to mount a 240-rated [[fusion engine]], giving it a higher top speed than the original ''Galahad''.  The use of ten [[double heat sink]]s is enough to keep the 'Mech cool during combat operations.<ref name=TRO3055r/><ref name=TRO3055u/>		Only ten and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor gives it far less protection than another 'Mech of comparable weight, but considering its mission profile the ''Glass Spider'' is ideally positioned outside of direct combat anyways.  This combination of lightweight armor and an [[Endo Steel]] chassis also allows the ''Glass Spider'' to mount a 240-rated [[fusion engine]], giving it a higher top speed than the original ''Galahad''.  The use of ten [[double heat sink]]s is enough to keep the 'Mech cool during combat operations.<ref name=TRO3055r/><ref name=TRO3055u/>
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		+	Despite the technical readout indicating that "only ten and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor gives it far less protection than another 'Mech of comparable weight" 10.5 tons of Clan Ferro-Fibrous is the maximum amount of armor a 60 ton 'Mech can hold, making the statement utterly ridiculous.
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | image = Glass Spider RGilClan v13.png | name = ''Glass Spider'' | manufacturer = [[Dagda Industriplex Zeta]] ---- [[Kallon Industries]]<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13'', p. 10</ref> |production year=2834 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1170/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | model = Galahad |cost= 5,712,000 C-bills |Tech Base=Clan |mech type=BattleMech | mass = 60 | chassis = [[Heavy-Series LX Endo Steel]] | armor = [[Forging ZM15 Ferro-Fibrous]] | engine = [[Fusion 240 Mk. V]] | comsys = Unknown | T&T = Unknown | heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | speed = 64 | armament = 2x [[Gauss rifle]] | BV (1.0) = 1,636<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref> | BV (2.0) = 1,825<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 196</ref> }} ==Description== The '''''Glass Spider''''' is the direct descendant of the [[Star League]] ''[[Galahad (BattleMech)|Galahad]]'', so it was only natural that [[Inner Sphere]] observers gave it that [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code name]] when they first encountered the [[BattleMech]]. Little did they know the [[Clans]] had renamed the 'Mech during the [[twenty-ninth century]] to go along with its various upgrades over the original. The ''Glass Spider'' was one of the most common 'Mechs in second-line formations and could be found in the ''[[touman]]'' of every Clan. It served in the dual role of providing direct-fire support for friendly forces and serving as the first line of air defense for most garrison units. While this mission profile made it unpopular among those [[trueborns]] assigned to pilot a ''Glass Spider'', it was a popular choice for any MechWarrior engaging an [[aerospace fighter]] in an honor duel. Its ability to quickly kill a target, and thus quickly win honor, also made it popular among some warriors.<ref name=TRO3055r>''Technical Readout: 3055 Revised'', p. 108</ref><ref name=TRO3055u>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 116-117</ref> During the [[Clan Invasion]] garrison units were used to occupy [[Inner Sphere]] worlds conquered by the Clans and employed ''Glass Spiders'' to defend their newly-won territory. The Inner Sphere encountered these 'Mechs during their raids on those planets, where they quickly learned to respect the ''Glass Spider'' and its incredible firepower. Though the best way to defeat the 'Mech was to close the distance and overpower its weak defenses, many an Inner Sphere warrior learned too late that this is easier said than done.<ref name=TRO3055r/><ref name=TRO3055u/> Most Clans remained content to continue producing the venerable ''Glass Spider'', but in [[3065]] [[Clan Star Adder]] decided to update the 'Mech with new technologies. These new ''Glass Spiders'' first took part in the Star Adder's invasion of [[York (Clan System)|York]] against [[Clan Blood Spirit]]. While performing well overall during the battle, it was specifically those ''Glass Spiders'' assigned to air defense which won the fight for the city of Monamora. By linking their superior fire control systems with their fellow ''[[Rifleman IIC]]'' and ''[[Kraken]]'' 'Mechs, they accounted for shooting down over 60% of all Blood Spirit fighters lost in the assault and sealed the fate of the city's defenders.<ref name=TRO3055u/> ==Weapons and Equipment== The weapons on the ''Glass Spider'' are simple and straightforward: two [[Gauss rifle]]s, one in each arm. The long-range, powerful guns devastate most opponents quickly and, like the ''[[Rifleman]]'''s weapons, can rotate completely to cover the rear arc. Five tons of ammunition, stored in cross-linked bins with two in each arm and one in the center torso, keep the coil guns well supplied with forty rounds of ammo.<ref name=TRO3055r/><ref name=TRO3055u/> Only ten and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor gives it far less protection than another 'Mech of comparable weight, but considering its mission profile the ''Glass Spider'' is ideally positioned outside of direct combat anyways. This combination of lightweight armor and an [[Endo Steel]] chassis also allows the ''Glass Spider'' to mount a 240-rated [[fusion engine]], giving it a higher top speed than the original ''Galahad''. The use of ten [[double heat sink]]s is enough to keep the 'Mech cool during combat operations.<ref name=TRO3055r/><ref name=TRO3055u/> Despite the technical readout indicating that "only ten and a half tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor gives it far less protection than another 'Mech of comparable weight" 10.5 tons of Clan Ferro-Fibrous is the maximum amount of armor a 60 ton 'Mech can hold, making the statement utterly ridiculous. ==Variants== *;''Glass Spider'' 2 : Created by [[Clan Wolf]] in [[2952]], this variant replaces the weapons with an all-energy configuration. The arm-mounted gauss cannons are replaced with two [[Large Pulse Laser]]s, while the removal of the ammunition bins allows for two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in the left torso and three [[Small Pulse Laser]]s in the right. All are guided by a [[Targeting Computer]] that makes this 'Mech deadly accurate while sixteen double heat sinks keep heat buildup under wraps. This variant is incredibly popular, though it is not very prevalent. BV (1.0) = 1,755<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 111</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,038<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 197</ref> *;''Glass Spider'' 3 : [[Clan Star Adder]] first fielded this variant in [[3065]] which, while based on the ''Glass Spider'' 2, is so thorough a redesign it even looks different. A pair of [[Type DDS "Kingston"]] [[ER PPC]]s in place of the pulse lasers gives it almost the same long-range firepower as the original. The two [[Series PPS-XIX]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s are retained, though the smalls are exchanged for three [[Series 6A]] [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s. The Targeting Computer remains to guide all the weapons, however the improved [[XS-485 Mk. IV]] [[Communications System]] is second-to-none and the advanced [[GH D8j]] [[Targeting and Tracking System]] can track over a hundred land and air targets at once. BV (1.0) = 1,864<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 117</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,508<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 198</ref> *;''Glass Spider'' 4 : Introduced by the [[Wolf Empire]], this configuration fits an [[XL engine]] and [[Supercharger]] to the standard chassis. In place of the standard Gauss Rifles, each arm carries a [[HAG 20]] which share seven tons of ammunition. Three [[ER Small Laser]]s are placed in the right torso. All these weapons are tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. This design is primarily used for anti-aircraft work. BV (2.0) = 2,309<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13'', p. 26</ref> ==Design Quirks== The ''Glass Spider'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''[[BattleMech Manual]]'', p. 91 BattleMech Quirk Table - Galahad (Glass Spider) Entry.</ref> * [[Anti-Aircraft Targeting]] * [[Extended Torso Twist]] * [[Multi-Trac]] ==Related Designs== ''[[Galahad (BattleMech)|Galahad]]'' - The ''Glass Spider'' was descended from the Star League-era ''Galahad'', so it was no secret that the Inner Sphere decided to name its designation after that 'Mech. ==Notes== * In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was translated to '''Glasspinne'''. The unit's Inner Sphere name was left unchanged. ==Gallery== <gallery> Glass Spider (Galahad).png|Original ''Glass Spider'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' Glass Spider RGilClan v13.png|''Glass Spider'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13|RG:ilClan v13]]'' 3055U Glass Spider.jpg|''Glass Spider 3'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' CCG Mechwarrior Glass Spider.jpg|''Glass Spider'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Widowmaker BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] [[Category:German renamed units]]

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