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	With the heavy armor, the ''Sprite'' was most frequently used by the Society's most experienced ProtoMech pilots. This kept them well protected, but the ''Sprite's'' low top speed and limited ammunition meant that these warriors had to choose their targets carefully or risk running out of ammunition at a critical time.		With the heavy armor, the ''Sprite'' was most frequently used by the Society's most experienced ProtoMech pilots. This kept them well protected, but the ''Sprite's'' low top speed and limited ammunition meant that these warriors had to choose their targets carefully or risk running out of ammunition at a critical time.
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	As a fire support unit, the ''Sprite'' carries a quartet of [[LRM-5]] launchers. The torso-mounted launchers cover the front arc very well, while the arm mounted launchers provide a wider field of fire. Each launcher is equipped with twelve reloads, but in heavy combat this can quickly run out and leave the ''Sprite'' defenseless.		As a fire support unit, the ''Sprite'' carries a quartet of [[LRM-5]] launchers. The torso-mounted launchers cover the front arc very well, while the arm mounted launchers provide a wider field of fire. Each launcher is equipped with twelve reloads, but in heavy combat this can quickly run out and leave the ''Sprite'' defenseless.

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{{InfoBoxProtoMech |image= Sprite.jpg |name= ''Sprite'' |manufacturer= |Introduced = 3072 |Tech Base= [[Clan]] ([[Technology Rating|Advanced]]) ([[The Society|Society]])<ref name=wor212>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 212</ref> |model=Standard |class=Ultraheavy |mass=15 |chassis=[[SPT/15]] |armor=[[Proto-Type 4]] |engine=[[75 Fusion]] |comsys=[[Proto-Type 4]] |T&T=[[SAT-PM1]] |speed=54 |jumpjets= [[X5 Series Extended Jump Jets]] |armament= 4x [[LRM-5]] |BV (1.0)= |BV (2.0)=589<ref name=wor213>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 213</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5109/sprite-ultraheavy-protomech-standard MUL Profile for Sprite Ultraheavy PrototMech (Standard) - BV and Introduction Year.]</ref> }} ==Description== The '''''Sprite''''' Ultraheavy [[ProtoMech]] was created by [[The Society]] to act as a fire support platform. While coupled with the ''[[Boggart]]'', the ''Sprite'' would rain down long range fire on enemy units, allowing the ''Boggart'' to get closer and inflict more damage. The five [[Extended Jump Jet]]s mounted on the unit allow the ''Sprite'' to keep up with its lighter partner. One very valuable feature of the ''Sprite'' is its heavy armor. The ProtoMech can survive an [[Autocannon/20]] hit to the torso. With the heavy armor, the ''Sprite'' was most frequently used by the Society's most experienced ProtoMech pilots. This kept them well protected, but the ''Sprite's'' low top speed and limited ammunition meant that these warriors had to choose their targets carefully or risk running out of ammunition at a critical time. ==Armament== As a fire support unit, the ''Sprite'' carries a quartet of [[LRM-5]] launchers. The torso-mounted launchers cover the front arc very well, while the arm mounted launchers provide a wider field of fire. Each launcher is equipped with twelve reloads, but in heavy combat this can quickly run out and leave the ''Sprite'' defenseless. ==Variants== *;Sprite 2 : This ''Sprite'' variant removes the [[LRM]] launchers and replaces them with a single [[ER Large Laser]]. The maximum jump radius has been reduced to 90 meters.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 51</ref> BV(2.0)=590<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5636/sprite-ultraheavy-protomech-2 MUL Profile for Sprite Ultraheavy ProtoMech 2 - BV2 and Introduction Year.]</ref> *;Sprite 3 : The ''Sprite 3'' removes the LRM launchers. In their place are two [[Fusillade]] missile systems, one located on each side torsos. The main sustain fire of the Protomech is found in the arms, with two [[Medium Chemical Laser|Medium Chemical Lasers]] one in each arm with 15 rounds of fire. The jumping performance, ground speed, and armor protection of the ''Sprite 3'' is identical to the standard ''Sprite''.<ref>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 52</ref><ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/errata/the-wars-of-reaving-supplemental/msg573012/#msg573012 Line Developer Errata for the Sprite 3 - removing two overweight Fusillade launchers from arms and replacing them with Medium Chemical Lasers.]</ref> BV(2.0)=439 <ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5637/sprite-ultraheavy-protomech-3 Sprite 3 listing on MUL]</ref> ==Notes== '''Errata''': The Sprite's variants were constructed with some flaws that broke newly formed construction rules for Ultraheavy ProtoMechs in the game. Sprite 2 was 500 kg overweight, which would be subject possible removal of the Light Tag. Sprite 3 was further redesigned via Developer Level Errata. The design original mounted 4 Fusillades versus the two it has now. The two launchers weighed 1.5 tons, which was too heavy to be arm mounted weapons on any ProtoMech, including Ultraheavy ProtoMechs. The additional firepower would increase longevity of variant, give it more powerful punch.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/errata/the-wars-of-reaving-supplemental/msg573012/#msg573012 Developer Level Errata - Sprite 3 officially given new weapons layout.]</ref> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== *''[[Master Unit List]]'' *''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' *''[[The Wars of Reaving Supplemental]]'' [[Category:ProtoMechs|Sprite]] [[Category:Ultraheavy ProtoMechs|Sprite]] [[Category:Society ProtoMechs]]

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