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Line 1: {{ApocryphalArticle}} {{ApocryphalArticle}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Slowpoke.jpg + |image=Slowpoke.jpg − |name = ''Slowpoke'' + |name= − |manufacturer = [[Sian Weapons Corp]] + |manufacturer=Sian WeaponsCorp, Liao Vehicles Facility − |model = SLP-2U + |model=SLP-2U − |cost = 840,327 [[C-bill]]s + |class=ultralight − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere+ |cost= 840,327 − |mech type = BattleMech+ |mass=10 − |mass = 10 + |chassis=Sian V − |chassis = [[Sian V]] + |armor=[[Starshield]] − |armor = [[Starshield]] + |engine=Pitban 20 − |engine = [[Pitban 20]] + |speed=38.8 − |speed = 38.8 + |comsys=[[CeresCom Model 2-Rs]] − |comsys = [[CeresCom Model 2-Rs]] + |jumpjets=[[Anderson Propulsion 15]] − |T&T = [[Chamberlain Winesap]]+ |armament=[[Medium laser]] − |heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]+ |BV (1.0)=? − |jumpjets = [[Anderson Propulsion 15]] + |BV (2.0)=? − |armament = 1x [[medium laser]] − |BV (1.0) = n/a − |BV (2.0) = n/a }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The third Great House to develop an [[Ultralight BattleMech|ultralight]] [[BattleMech]], after [[House Davion]] and [[House Kurita]], [[House Liao]] created the '''''Slowpoke''''' in response to the appearance of the [[Federated Suns]]' ''[[Junior (StarDrive)|Junior]]'' in the [[twenty-fifth century]]. An altogether unimpressive design due to poor planning and implementation of its conception and manufacture, the ''Slowpoke'' was built for some two centuries until the 'Mech factories on [[Liao]] were destroyed in the [[First Succession War]]. No new ''Slowpoke''s have been built since. + The third Great House to develop an [[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs|ultralight]] [[BattleMech]] (after [[House Davion]] and [[House Kurita]]), [[House Liao]] created the '''''Slowpoke''''' in response to the appearance of the [[Federated Suns]]' ''[[Junior (StarDrive)|Junior]]'' in the 25th century. An altogether unimpressive design due to poor planning and implementation of its conception and manufacture, the ''Slowpoke'' was built for some two centuries until the 'Mech factories on [[Liao]] were destroyed in the [[First Succession War]]. No new ''Slowpoke''s were built since. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The ''Slowpoke'' is armed with a single [[CeresArms (Medium laser)|CeresArms]] [[medium laser]] in the center torso. With a movement profile matching the infamous ''[[UrbanMech]]'', its two and a half tons of armor is woefully inadequate even though it provides near maximum protection for a 'Mech of this small size. The Anderson Propulsion 15 jump jets can vault the ''Slowpoke'' 65 meters. + The ''Slowpoke'' is armed with a single [[CeresArms]] [[medium laser]]. With a movement profile matching the infamous ''[[UrbanMech]]'', its two and a half tons of armor are woefully inadequate even though they provide near maximum protection for a 'Mech of this small size. ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 32:
Line 29: ==Notable Pilots== ==Notable Pilots== − * [[Maximilian Liao]] personally maintained a ''Slowpoke'' named the ''Humble Warlord'' as his auxiliary 'Mech, painted in House colors and kept in perfect condition. + *[[Maximilian Liao]] personally maintained a ''Slowpoke'' named the ''Humble Warlord'' as his auxiliary 'Mech, painted in House colors and kept in perfect condition. ==Canonicity== ==Canonicity== − * The ''Slowpoke'' was only ever described in ''[[StarDrive]]''. Since this magazine is not currently counted among the [[canon|canonical]] sources for BattleTech, the 'Mech itself is not currently considered canonical either.+ The ''Slowpoke'' was only ever described in [[StarDrive]]. 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 maximum ground speed given for this 'Mech is slightly higher than normal for its mass and engine rating (38.8 instead of 32.4 km/h), but this has no impact on its game stats. + *The maximum ground speed given for this 'Mech is slightly higher than normal for its mass and engine rating (38.8 instead of 32.4 kph), but this has no impact on its game stats. − + *The electronics carried by the ''Slowpoke'' (CeresCom Model 2-Rs communications and Chamberlain Winesap targeting & tracking systems) are considered obsolete and a technician's nightmare. Because spare parts are almost impossible to find these systems are usually replaced instead of repaired, but replacing them requires delicate circuit modifications that can only be preformed by skilled technicians. − * The electronics carried by the ''Slowpoke'', the [[CeresCom Model 2-Rs]] communications and [[Chamberlain Winesap]] targeting & tracking systems, are considered obsolete and a technician's nightmare. Because spare parts are almost impossible to find these systems are usually replaced instead of repaired, but replacing them requires delicate circuit modifications that can only be performed by skilled technicians. + *Since the ''Slowpoke'' has become a rare and unusual design, most people are unaware of its roomy engine compartment that is large enough to accomodate some of the pilot's personal effects and lends itself well to smuggling small goods. − + *The description of this 'Mech clashes with [[canon]] established by later sources, which indicate that BattleMechs were developed first by House Cameron/the [[Terran Hegemony]], then the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], followed by the Federated Suns, [[Draconis Combine]], [[Capellan Confederation]] and [[Free Worlds League]] in ascending order. − * Since the ''Slowpoke'' has become a rare and unusual design, most people are unaware of its roomy engine compartment that is large enough to accommodate some of the pilot's personal effects and lends itself well to smuggling small goods. ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[StarDrive]]'' Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 8–9 + *''[[StarDrive]]'' (pp. 8-9) − [[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 = Slowpoke.jpg | + | |image=Slowpoke.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name= |
| − | |manufacturer = | + | |manufacturer=Sian WeaponsCorp, Liao Vehicles Facility |
| − | |model = SLP-2U | + | |model=SLP-2U |
| − | |cost = 840,327 | + | |class=ultralight |
| − | + | |cost= 840,327 | |
| − | + | |mass=10 | |
| − | |mass = 10 | + | |chassis=Sian V |
| − | |chassis = | + | |armor=[[Starshield]] |
| − | |armor = [[Starshield]] | + | |engine=Pitban 20 |
| − | |engine = | + | |speed=38.8 |
| − | |speed = 38.8 | + | |comsys=[[CeresCom Model 2-Rs]] |
| − | |comsys = [[CeresCom Model 2-Rs | + | |jumpjets=[[Anderson Propulsion 15]] |
| − | + | |armament=[[Medium laser]] | |
| − | + | |BV (1.0)=? | |
| − | |jumpjets = [[Anderson Propulsion 15]] | + | |BV (2.0)=? |
| − | |armament = | ||
| − | |BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The third Great House to develop an [[Ultralight | + | The third Great House to develop an [[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs|ultralight]] [[BattleMech]] (after [[House Davion]] and [[House Kurita]]), [[House Liao]] created the '''''Slowpoke''''' in response to the appearance of the [[Federated Suns]]' ''[[Junior (StarDrive)|Junior]]'' in the 25th century. An altogether unimpressive design due to poor planning and implementation of its conception and manufacture, the ''Slowpoke'' was built for some two centuries until the 'Mech factories on [[Liao]] were destroyed in the [[First Succession War]]. No new ''Slowpoke''s were built since. |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The ''Slowpoke'' is armed with a single [[ | + | The ''Slowpoke'' is armed with a single [[CeresArms]] [[medium laser]]. With a movement profile matching the infamous ''[[UrbanMech]]'', its two and a half tons of armor are woefully inadequate even though they provide near maximum protection for a 'Mech of this small size. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | * [[Maximilian Liao]] personally maintained a ''Slowpoke'' named the ''Humble Warlord'' as his auxiliary 'Mech, painted in House colors and kept in perfect condition. | + | *[[Maximilian Liao]] personally maintained a ''Slowpoke'' named the ''Humble Warlord'' as his auxiliary 'Mech, painted in House colors and kept in perfect condition. |
==Canonicity== | ==Canonicity== | ||
| − | + | The ''Slowpoke'' was only ever described in [[StarDrive]]. 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 maximum ground speed given for this 'Mech is slightly higher than normal for its mass and engine rating (38.8 instead of 32.4 | + | *The maximum ground speed given for this 'Mech is slightly higher than normal for its mass and engine rating (38.8 instead of 32.4 kph), but this has no impact on its game stats. |
| − | + | *The electronics carried by the ''Slowpoke'' (CeresCom Model 2-Rs communications and Chamberlain Winesap targeting & tracking systems) are considered obsolete and a technician's nightmare. Because spare parts are almost impossible to find these systems are usually replaced instead of repaired, but replacing them requires delicate circuit modifications that can only be preformed by skilled technicians. | |
| − | * The electronics carried by the ''Slowpoke'' | + | *Since the ''Slowpoke'' has become a rare and unusual design, most people are unaware of its roomy engine compartment that is large enough to accomodate some of the pilot's personal effects and lends itself well to smuggling small goods. |
| − | + | *The description of this 'Mech clashes with [[canon]] established by later sources, which indicate that BattleMechs were developed first by House Cameron/the [[Terran Hegemony]], then the [[Lyran Commonwealth]], followed by the Federated Suns, [[Draconis Combine]], [[Capellan Confederation]] and [[Free Worlds League]] in ascending order. | |
| − | * Since the ''Slowpoke'' has become a rare and unusual design, most people are unaware of its roomy engine compartment that is large enough to | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[StarDrive]]'' | + | *''[[StarDrive]]'' (pp. 8-9) |
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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]] | ||