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{{otheruses|the 80-ton BattleMech|the battle armor|Salamander (Battle Armor)}}
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{{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the [[Battle Armor]]|Salamander (Battle Armor)}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = 3055u_Salamander.jpg
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|image=3055u_Salamander.jpg
|name = ''Salamander''
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|name=''Salamander''
|manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=TRJp166f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 166–167: "PPR-5S Salamander"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U -->
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|manufacturer=[[Defiance Industries]]
|production year = 3055
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|production year=3055
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2782/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2782/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model = PPR-5S<ref name=TRJp166f />
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|model=PPR-5S
|cost = 18,406,920 C-bills
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|cost= 18,406,920 C-bills
|mass = 80
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|mass=80
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
|mech type = BattleMech
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|mech type=BattleMech
|chassis = [[Chariot Type IV with Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> -->
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|chassis=Chariot Type IV [[Endo Steel]]
|armor = [[Glasgow Limited]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> -->
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|armor=Glasgow Limited with [[CASE]]
|engine = [[Pitban 320 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> -->
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|engine=[[Pitban 320 XL]]
|comsys = [[TharHes Hm-10]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> -->
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|comsys=[[TharHes Hm 10]]
|T&T = [[TharHes Ares-7]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> -->
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|T&T=[[TharHes Ares-7]]
|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> -->
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> -->
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|speed=64.8
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> -->
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|armament=  
* 3x [[LRM-20]]
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*3x [[LRM-20]]s
* 2x [[medium laser]]
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* 2x [[medium laser]]s
|BV (1.0) = 1,381<ref name=COp132>''Combat Operations'', p. 132</ref>
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|BV (1.0)=1,381<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 132</ref>
|BV (2.0) = 1,769<ref name=TRJp166f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 107</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=1,769<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 107</ref>
 
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}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Salamander''''' is an assault fire support 'Mech that is built to carry out a mission similar to the ''[[Awesome]]'': long range fire support and bombardment. The ''Salamander'' is powered by a [[Pitban 320]] [[XL engine]] and is built on a [[Chariot Type IV]] [[Endo Steel]] chassis, allowing the 'Mech to dedicate over half of its weight to its weapons and the equipment needed to carry out its mission. The ''Salamander'' is armored with fifteen and a half tons of armor, which is heavy even for an assault class fire support 'Mech. The 'Mech is also fitted with [[CASE]] equipment that, while it does not prevent a mission kill of the ''Salamander'', does make the 'Mech salvageable in the event of an ammunition explosion.
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The '''''Salamander''''' is an assault fire support 'Mech that is built to carry out a similar mission as the ''[[Awesome]]'', long range fire support and bombardment. The ''Salamander'' is powered by a Pitban 320 XL engine and is built on a Chariot Type IV [[Endo Steel]] chassis allowing the 'Mech to dedicate over half of its weight to its weapons and the equipment needed to carry out its mission. The ''Salamander'' is also armored with fifteen and a half tons of armor, which is heavy even for an assault class fire support 'Mech. The 'Mech is also fitted with [[CASE]] equipment that, while it does not prevent a mission kill of the ''Salamander'', does make the 'Mech salvageable in the event of an ammunition explosion.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Salamander''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s arsenal centers around its primary long-range weapons systems; three [[Doombud]] [[LRM-20]] Racks. This heavy LRM payload allows the ''Salamander'' to put one and a half times the downrange fire of an ''[[Archer]]''. Additionally, the ''Salamander'' can sustain a barrage for three minutes at its maximum rate of fire, which is an impressive feat for a dedicated fire support 'Mech. For close range defense, the 'Mech carries two [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]]s.
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The ''Salamander'''s arsenal centers around its primary long range weapons systems; three Doombud [[LRM-20]] launchers. This heavy LRM payload allows the ''Salamander'' to put one and a half times more fire down range than an ''[[Archer]]''. Additionally, the ''Salamander'' can sustain a barrage for three minutes at its maximum rate of fire, which is an impressive feat for a dedicated fire support 'Mech. For close range defense, the 'Mech carries two [[Defiance B3M]] medium lasers.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; PPR-5T : The 5T variant of the ''Salamander'' makes the 'Mech faster with a ground speed of 86.4 km/h to allow it to move with a more fluid battlefield. The 'Mech removes the entire weapons complement of the 5S and carries three [[LRM-15]] launchers as its primary weapons and two [[small laser]]s for close combat. The 'Mech also carries only thirteen and a half tons of armor, which still represents strong protection for a fire support 'Mech.<ref name=TRJp166f /> BV (1.0) = 1,352;<ref name=COp132/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 206</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,589<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 108</ref>
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*;PPR-5T : The 5T variant of the ''Salamander'' makes the 'Mech faster with a ground speed of 86.4 km/h to allow it to move with a more fluid battlefield. The 'Mech removes the entire weapons complement and carries three [[LRM-15]] launchers as its primary weapons and two [[Small Laser]]s for close combat. The 'Mech also carries only thirteen and a half tons of armor, which still represents strong protection for a fire support 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 1,352<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 206</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,589<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 108</ref>
  
*; PPR-6S : The 6S increases the amount of close-range protection that the ''Salamander'' has. This is done by removing one of the LRM-20 launchers and replacing it with an [[SRM-6]] launcher. Additionally, the 'Mech has had an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system installed on each of the launchers, giving the 'Mech increased missile accuracy.<ref name=TRJp166f /> BV (1.0) = 1,465<ref name=COp132/> or 1,424;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 207</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,714<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 109</ref>
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*;PPR-6S : The 6S increases the amount of close range protection that the ''Salamander'' has. This is done by removing one of the [[LRM-20]] launchers and replacing it with an [[SRM-6]] launcher. Additionally, the 'Mech has had an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system installed on each of the launchers giving the 'Mech increased missile accuracy. BV (1.0) = 1,465<ref name=CO/>, (1,424)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 207</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,714<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 109</ref>
  
*; PPR-6T : The 6T model also makes the ''Salamander'' more powerful at close range. One of the LRM-20 launchers have been removed to make room for a pair of [[medium pulse laser]]s and a [[large pulse laser]]. This makes the ''Salamander'' very potent if forced into a short-range firefight.<ref name=TRJp166f /> BV (1.0) = 1,381;<ref name=COp132/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 208</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,681<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 110</ref>
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*;PPR-6T : The 6T model also makes the ''Salamander'' more powerful at close range. One of the [[LRM-20]] launchers have been removed to make room for a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a [[Large Pulse Laser]]. This makes the ''Salamander'' very potent if forced into a short-range firefight. BV (1.0) = 1,381<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 208</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,681<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 110</ref>
  
*; PPR-7S : An attempt to make the ''Salamander'' more mobile, the 7S removes the XL engine and replaces it with a [[light fusion engine]]. This variant also removes the 'Mech's entire arsenal, replacing it with three LRM-15 launchers with an Artemis IV fire control system and a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s for close range combat. Sacrificing a half-ton of armor allows the installation of four [[jump jet]]s, allowing the 'Mech to jump up to one hundred and twenty meters.<ref name=TRJp166f /> BV (1.0) = 1,768; BV (2.0) = 2,023<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 111</ref>
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*;PPR-7S : An attempt to make the ''Salamander'' more mobile, the 7S removes the XL engine and replaces it with a [[Light Fusion Engine]]. The 'Mech also removes the 'Mechs entire arsenal. The 'Mech is armed with three [[LRM-15]] launchers with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system. The 'Mech also has a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s for close range combat. The 'Mech is also outfitted with four [[jump jet]]s which allow the 'Mech to jump up to one hundred and twenty meters. BV (1.0) = 1,768, BV (2.0) = 2,023<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 111</ref>
  
*; PPR-7T : This ''Salamander'' was introduced in the [[Dark Age]]. It carries a [[C3 boosted slave]] unit, two [[extended LRM-15]] launchers and one [[extended LRM-10]] launcher. It also carries eleven double heat sinks. To make room for this equipment, engineers had to install an [[XL gyro]]. BV (2.0) = 1,647<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 165</ref>
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*;PPR-7T : This ''Salamander'' was introduced in the [[Dark Age]]. It carries a [[Boosted C3 Slave]] unit, two [[Extended LRM-15]] launchers and one [[Extended LRM-10]] launcher. It also carries eleven double heat sinks. To make room for this equipment, engineers had to install an [[XL Gyro]]. BV (2.0) = 1,647<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 165</ref>
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==Notable pilots==
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* Leutnant [[Luther Fisk]], officer of [[Fifteenth Arcturan Guards]] piloted an Salamander in [[Thorin]] during the first stages of [[FedCom Civil War]].<ref name=ACtA012>''Measure of a Hero'' p. 86</ref>.
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
The ''Salamander'' has the following [[Design Quirks|Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Salamander Entry</ref>
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The ''Salamander'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Salamander Entry.</ref>
 
* [[Difficult to Maintain]]
 
* [[Difficult to Maintain]]
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
:''See [[:Category:Notable Salamander Pilots]]''
 
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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Image:Salamander_TRO3055r.png|PPR-5S ''Salamander'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
 
Image:Salamander_TRO3055r.png|PPR-5S ''Salamander'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
 
File:3055u Salamander.jpg|''Salamander'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
 
File:3055u Salamander.jpg|''Salamander'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
Image:Berserker vs Salamander.jpg|A ''[[Berserker]]'' (on the left) attacks a ''Salamander'', from ''TRO:3055''
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Image:Berserker vs Salamander.jpg|A ''[[Berserker]]'' (on the left) attacks a ''Salamander'' from ''TRO:3055''
Image:CCG Mercenaries Salamander.jpg|PPR-5S ''Salamander'' in motion, from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
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Image:CCG Mercenaries Salamander.jpg|PPR-5S ''Salamander'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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{{div col end}}
 
  
[[Category:'Mechs]]
 
 
[[Category:80 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:80 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]]

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