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Line 1: − == Description ==+ First introduced by the [[Federated Suns]] in [[3067]],<ref>''TechManual'', p. 211</ref> a '''Small Cockpit''' is a special cockpit for [[BattleMech]]s. By reducing the weight and support equipment the small cockpit only weighs two-thirds as much as a standard cockpit. It also frees up room in the 'Mech's head, so larger equipment can be mounted there. These advantages are offset by the reduced life support equipment and the generally cramped conditions that are forced on the MechWarrior. − First introduced by the [[Federated Suns]] in [[3067]], a '''small cockpit''' is a special cockpit for [[BattleMech]]s. By reducing the weight and support equipment the small cockpit only weighs two-thirds as much as a standard cockpit. It also frees up room in the 'Mech's head, so larger equipment can be mounted there. These advantages are offset by the reduced life support equipment and the generally cramped conditions that are forced on the MechWarrior.<ref name="TMp211">''TechManual'', p. 211, "Small Cockpit"</ref> − Despite these limitations, shortly after the Federated Suns introduced the concept both the [[Word of Blake]] and [[Lyran Alliance]] had copied the small cockpit. The [[Celestial series]] OmniMechs used small cockpits.<ref name=TRO3075_68>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 68, "C-MK-O Malak"</ref><ref name=TRO3075_92>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 92, "C-SRP-O Seraph"</ref> In [[3070]], Word of Blake engineers created a small cockpit for AeroSpace Fighters as well.<ref name="TOp300+">''Tactical Operations'', pp. 300-301, "Cockpit Systems"</ref> + Despite these limitations, shortly after the Federated Suns introduced the concept both the [[Word of Blake]] and [[Lyran Alliance]] had copied the small cockpit. The [[Celestial series]] OmniMechs used Small Cockpits.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075''</ref> In [[3070]], Word of Blake engineers created a small cockpit for AeroSpace Fighters as well.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 300</ref> − == Rules ==+ <div style="background-color:#FFFFE0; border:1px solid #666; margin:1.5em 0 .5em 0; padding:0 .5em 0 1em; -moz-border-radius:.5em"> − <div class="gamerules"> + ===Game Rules=== − === Game Rules === + In game terms, it weighs only two tons, saving a ton. It also does not need the second critical hit slot for life support, so bulkier equipment can be mounted there. The downside is that a +1 modifier to piloting skill checks is assessed due to the cramped quarters for the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. On rare occasions 'Mechs equipped with small cockpits have been unfortunate enough to lose their remaining life support systems while in less than ideal conditions—such as while the 'Mech was submerged or in the vacuum of space—resulting in the death of the MechWarrior inside. − In game terms, it weighs only two tons, saving a ton. It also does not need the second critical hit slot for life support, so bulkier equipment can be mounted there. The downside is that a +1 modifier to piloting skill checks is assessed due to the cramped quarters for the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. On rare occasions 'Mechs equipped with small cockpits have been unfortunate enough to lose their remaining life support systems while in less than ideal conditions—such as while the 'Mech was submerged or in the vacuum of space—resulting in the death of the MechWarrior inside.<ref name="TMp211"/> </div> </div> − == References == + ==References== <references /> <references /> + ==Bibliography== + *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' + *''[[TechManual]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − == Bibliography ==+ [[Category:Technology]] − * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' − * ''[[TechManual]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − − [[Category:Technology|Small Cockpit]]
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| − | + | First introduced by the [[Federated Suns]] in [[3067]],<ref>''TechManual'', p. 211</ref> a '''Small Cockpit''' is a special cockpit for [[BattleMech]]s. By reducing the weight and support equipment the small cockpit only weighs two-thirds as much as a standard cockpit. It also frees up room in the 'Mech's head, so larger equipment can be mounted there. These advantages are offset by the reduced life support equipment and the generally cramped conditions that are forced on the MechWarrior. | |
| − | First introduced by the [[Federated Suns]] in [[3067]], a ''' | ||
| − | Despite these limitations, shortly after the Federated Suns introduced the concept both the [[Word of Blake]] and [[Lyran Alliance]] had copied the small cockpit. The [[Celestial series]] OmniMechs used | + | Despite these limitations, shortly after the Federated Suns introduced the concept both the [[Word of Blake]] and [[Lyran Alliance]] had copied the small cockpit. The [[Celestial series]] OmniMechs used Small Cockpits.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075''</ref> In [[3070]], Word of Blake engineers created a small cockpit for AeroSpace Fighters as well.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 300</ref> |
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| − | <div | + | ===Game Rules=== |
| − | === Game Rules === | + | In game terms, it weighs only two tons, saving a ton. It also does not need the second critical hit slot for life support, so bulkier equipment can be mounted there. The downside is that a +1 modifier to piloting skill checks is assessed due to the cramped quarters for the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. On rare occasions 'Mechs equipped with small cockpits have been unfortunate enough to lose their remaining life support systems while in less than ideal conditions—such as while the 'Mech was submerged or in the vacuum of space—resulting in the death of the MechWarrior inside. |
| − | In game terms, it weighs only two tons, saving a ton. It also does not need the second critical hit slot for life support, so bulkier equipment can be mounted there. The downside is that a +1 modifier to piloting skill checks is assessed due to the cramped quarters for the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]]. On rare occasions 'Mechs equipped with small cockpits have been unfortunate enough to lose their remaining life support systems while in less than ideal conditions—such as while the 'Mech was submerged or in the vacuum of space—resulting in the death of the MechWarrior inside. | ||
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| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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