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Line 1: {{ApocryphalArticle}} {{ApocryphalArticle}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = + |image= − |name = ''Mite'' + |name=''Mite'' − |manufacturer = [[Corean Enterprises]] + |manufacturer=[[Corean Enterprises]] − |model = MTE-12C + |model=MTE-12C − |cost = 765,508 [[C-bill]]s<ref name=SDV3#6pp435f/> + |cost= 765,508<ref name=SD-v3n5/> − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere + |Tech Base=Inner Sphere − |mech type = BattleMech + |mech type=BattleMech − |mass = 10 + |mass=10 − |chassis = Modified [[Bergan V]] + |chassis=Modified [[Bergan V]] − |armor = [[1/Star Slab]] + |armor=[[1/Star Slab]] − |engine = [[Hermes 100]] + |engine=[[Hermes 100]] − |comsys = [[Barret 4000]] + |comsys=[[Barret 4000]] − |T&T = TRSS.2L3+ |speed=162 − |heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]+ |armament=1x [[small laser]] − |speed = 162 + |BV (1.0)= − |armament = 1x [[Small laser]] + |BV (2.0)= − |BV (1.0) = − |BV (2.0) = }} }} + The '''''Mite''''' was an [[ultralight]] [[BattleMech]] constructed to serve in the [[scout]] role.<ref name=SD-v3n5>''StarDrive'', volume 3, number 5, pp. 435-436</ref> ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Mite''''' was an [[BattleMech#Ultralight|ultralight]] [[BattleMech]] constructed to serve in the scout role.<ref name=SDV3#6pp435f>''Stardate'', Vol. 3, No. 6, pp. 435–436</ref> Originally an off-the-wall idea of one of the head instructors at [[NAIS]], this 'Mech came into being as the result of an accidental discovery by one of [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]]'s scouts. This scout, one [[Julian Windstorm]], found a reference to a storage facility for the [[Hermes Company|Hermes Co.]] on the planet of [[June]], situated close to the [[Periphery]] in [[Federated Suns]] space. Using his own funds, he traveled there and found the facility after a lengthy search. He then personally took photos of the facility to Hanse Davion, who immediately sent a group of techs and scientists from NAIS to study what was stored in this facility.<ref name=SDV3#6pp435f/>+ Originally an off-the-wall idea of one of the head instructors at [[NAIS]], this 'Mech came into being as the result of an accidental discovery by one of [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]]'s scouts. This scout, one [[Julian Windstorm]], found a reference to a storage facility for the [[Hermes Company|Hermes Co.]] on the planet of [[June]], situated close to the [[Periphery]] in [[Federated Suns]] space. Using his own funds, he traveled there and found the facility after a lengthy search. He then personally took photos of the facility to Hanse Davion, who immediately sent a group of techs and scientists from NAIS to study what was stored in this facility.<ref name=SD-v3n5/> − When they arrived there, they found over 1,000 [[Hermes 100]] [[fusion engine]]s and tons of equipment for working on these fusion engines. Since no standard 'Mech uses the Hermes 100 engine, the techs were disappointed at this discovery. However, Hanse Davion was elated and issued orders for the engines and equipment to be shipped to [[New Avalon]].<ref name=SDV3#6pp435f/> + When they arrived there, they found over 1,000 [[Hermes 100]] [[fusion engine]]s and tons of equipment for working on these fusion engines. Since no standard 'Mech uses the Hermes 100 engine, the techs were disappointed at this discovery. However, Hanse Davion was elated and issued orders for the engines and equipment to be shipped to [[New Avalon]].<ref name=SD-v3n5/> − Even before arrival of this equipment, Davion issued orders to start work on a new recon 'Mech using the Hermes 100 engine and, so, the ''Mite'' was born.<ref name=SDV3#6pp435f/> + Even before arrival of this equipment, Davion issued orders to start work on a new recon 'Mech using the Hermes 100 engine and, so, the ''Mite'' was born.<ref name=SD-v3n5/> − Weighing only 10 tons, the ''Mite'' could not stand up to any other 'Mech in a fight, but it was designed to spot and run. With its high speed and maneuverability, it was a natural scout. Using narrowband communications and enhanced sensor arrays, the ''Mite'' could get electronic intelligence, transmit the data, and then get out of danger in a hurry.<ref name=SDV3#6pp435f/> + Weighing only 10 tons, the ''Mite'' could not stand up to any other 'Mech in a fight, but it was designed to spot and run. With its high speed and maneuverability, it was a natural scout. Using narrowband communications and enhanced sensor arrays, the ''Mite'' could get electronic intelligence, transmit the data, and then get out of danger in a hurry.<ref name=SD-v3n5/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Mite'' was armed with a single [[Magna Mk 1]] [[small laser]] in the center torso. However, with the same data-gathering equipment as the ''[[Ostscout]]'', it proved to be as good as or better at the job than any other 'Mech yet designed. With a top speed of 162.0 km/h, it was one of the fastest 'Mechs ever seen on the battlefield. Yet, it had its share of problems; its internal structure could not support much armor and its small laser did not do much damage to other 'Mechs.<ref name=SDV3#6pp435f/> + The ''Mite'' was armed with a single [[Magna Mk 1]] [[small laser]]. However, with the same data-gathering equipment as the ''[[Ostscout]]'', it proved to be as good or better at the job than any other 'Mech yet designed. With a top speed of 162.0 km/h, it was one of the fastest 'Mechs ever to be seen on the battlefield. Yet, it had its share of problems: its internal structure could not support much armor and its small laser did not do much damage to other 'Mechs.<ref name=SD-v3n5/> ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 37:
Line 36: ==Canonicity== ==Canonicity== − The ''Mite'' was only ever described in ''[[Stardate]]''. Since this magazine is not currently counted among the [[canon|canonical]] sources for BattleTech, the 'Mech itself is not currently considered canonical either. + The ''Mite'' was only ever described in [[StarDate]]. Since this magazine is not currently counted among the [[canon]]ical sources for BattleTech, the 'Mech itself is not currently considered canonical either. ==Notes== ==Notes== * The ''Mite'' features a [[Barret 4000]] communications system; this is the same advanced suite as the ''Ostscout''. As such, it most likely benefits from similar quirks as the ''Ostscout'': [[Improved Communications]], [[Improved Sensors]]. * The ''Mite'' features a [[Barret 4000]] communications system; this is the same advanced suite as the ''Ostscout''. As such, it most likely benefits from similar quirks as the ''Ostscout'': [[Improved Communications]], [[Improved Sensors]]. − + * This apocryphal 'Mech was published before there were any rules for [[Design Quirks]], but much like the other designs in ''StarDrive'', some of their unique features (and bugs) can be recreated as design quirks. − * This apocryphal 'Mech was published before there were any rules for [[Design Quirks]], but much like the other designs in ''Stardate'', some of their unique features (and bugs) can be recreated as design quirks. ==References== ==References== Line 48:
Line 46: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Stardate]]'' Vol. 3, No. 6 + * ''[[StarDate]]'' + − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs]] [[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs]] [[Category:10 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:10 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Apocryphal BattleMechs]] [[Category:Apocryphal BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = | + | |image= |
| − | |name = ''Mite'' | + | |name=''Mite'' |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Corean Enterprises]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Corean Enterprises]] |
| − | |model = MTE-12C | + | |model=MTE-12C |
| − | |cost = 765,508 | + | |cost= 765,508<ref name=SD-v3n5/> |
| − | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| − | |mech type = BattleMech | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| − | |mass = 10 | + | |mass=10 |
| − | |chassis = Modified [[Bergan V]] | + | |chassis=Modified [[Bergan V]] |
| − | |armor = [[1/Star Slab]] | + | |armor=[[1/Star Slab]] |
| − | |engine = [[Hermes 100]] | + | |engine=[[Hermes 100]] |
| − | |comsys = [[Barret 4000 | + | |comsys=[[Barret 4000]] |
| − | + | |speed=162 | |
| − | + | |armament=1x [[small laser]] | |
| − | |speed = 162 | + | |BV (1.0)= |
| − | |armament = 1x [[ | + | |BV (2.0)= |
| − | |BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | The '''''Mite''''' was an [[ultralight]] [[BattleMech]] constructed to serve in the [[scout]] role.<ref name=SD-v3n5>''StarDrive'', volume 3, number 5, pp. 435-436</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Originally an off-the-wall idea of one of the head instructors at [[NAIS]], this 'Mech came into being as the result of an accidental discovery by one of [[First Prince]] [[Hanse Davion]]'s scouts. This scout, one [[Julian Windstorm]], found a reference to a storage facility for the [[Hermes Company|Hermes Co.]] on the planet of [[June]], situated close to the [[Periphery]] in [[Federated Suns]] space. Using his own funds, he traveled there and found the facility after a lengthy search. He then personally took photos of the facility to Hanse Davion, who immediately sent a group of techs and scientists from NAIS to study what was stored in this facility.<ref name=SD-v3n5/> | |
| − | When they arrived there, they found over 1,000 [[Hermes 100]] [[fusion engine]]s and tons of equipment for working on these fusion engines. Since no standard 'Mech uses the Hermes 100 engine, the techs were disappointed at this discovery. However, Hanse Davion was elated and issued orders for the engines and equipment to be shipped to [[New Avalon]].<ref name= | + | When they arrived there, they found over 1,000 [[Hermes 100]] [[fusion engine]]s and tons of equipment for working on these fusion engines. Since no standard 'Mech uses the Hermes 100 engine, the techs were disappointed at this discovery. However, Hanse Davion was elated and issued orders for the engines and equipment to be shipped to [[New Avalon]].<ref name=SD-v3n5/> |
| − | Even before arrival of this equipment, Davion issued orders to start work on a new recon 'Mech using the Hermes 100 engine and, so, the ''Mite'' was born.<ref name= | + | Even before arrival of this equipment, Davion issued orders to start work on a new recon 'Mech using the Hermes 100 engine and, so, the ''Mite'' was born.<ref name=SD-v3n5/> |
| − | Weighing only 10 tons, the ''Mite'' could not stand up to any other 'Mech in a fight, but it was designed to spot and run. With its high speed and maneuverability, it was a natural scout. Using narrowband communications and enhanced sensor arrays, the ''Mite'' could get electronic intelligence, transmit the data, and then get out of danger in a hurry.<ref name= | + | Weighing only 10 tons, the ''Mite'' could not stand up to any other 'Mech in a fight, but it was designed to spot and run. With its high speed and maneuverability, it was a natural scout. Using narrowband communications and enhanced sensor arrays, the ''Mite'' could get electronic intelligence, transmit the data, and then get out of danger in a hurry.<ref name=SD-v3n5/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Mite'' was armed with a single [[Magna Mk 1]] [[small laser]] | + | The ''Mite'' was armed with a single [[Magna Mk 1]] [[small laser]]. However, with the same data-gathering equipment as the ''[[Ostscout]]'', it proved to be as good or better at the job than any other 'Mech yet designed. With a top speed of 162.0 km/h, it was one of the fastest 'Mechs ever to be seen on the battlefield. Yet, it had its share of problems: its internal structure could not support much armor and its small laser did not do much damage to other 'Mechs.<ref name=SD-v3n5/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Canonicity== | ==Canonicity== | ||
| − | The ''Mite'' was only ever described in | + | The ''Mite'' was only ever described in [[StarDate]]. Since this magazine is not currently counted among the [[canon]]ical sources for BattleTech, the 'Mech itself is not currently considered canonical either. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The ''Mite'' features a [[Barret 4000]] communications system; this is the same advanced suite as the ''Ostscout''. As such, it most likely benefits from similar quirks as the ''Ostscout'': [[Improved Communications]], [[Improved Sensors]]. | * The ''Mite'' features a [[Barret 4000]] communications system; this is the same advanced suite as the ''Ostscout''. As such, it most likely benefits from similar quirks as the ''Ostscout'': [[Improved Communications]], [[Improved Sensors]]. | ||
| − | + | * This apocryphal 'Mech was published before there were any rules for [[Design Quirks]], but much like the other designs in ''StarDrive'', some of their unique features (and bugs) can be recreated as design quirks. | |
| − | * This apocryphal 'Mech was published before there were any rules for [[Design Quirks]], but much like the other designs in '' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[StarDate]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:10 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:10 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Apocryphal BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Apocryphal BattleMechs]] | ||