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Line 19: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Sylph''' was created by [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] to augment their vast [[aerospace fighter|aerospace]] forces with a fully-airborne [[battle armor]] suit. Naming it after elemental spirits representing air, development of the suit was driven as much by the Cloud Cobra's faith as it was by [[Khan]] [[Din Steiner]]'s orders. Despite their scientist caste's vast knowledge of aircraft, the Clan had a great deal of trouble getting the [[VTOL]] capabilities of the ''Sylph'' to function, with a number of test pilots dying during its secretive development. As it is, the ''Sylph'' only possesses limited flight capabilities, but even this remains an impressive accomplishment.<ref name=TM3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 42–43</ref><ref name=LOST>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 66</ref> + The '''Sylph''' was created by [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] to augment their vast [[aerospace fighter|aerospace]] forces with a fully-airborne [[battle armor]] suit. Naming it after elemental spirits representing air, development of the suit was driven as much by the Cloud Cobra's faith as it was by [[Khan]] [[Din Steiner]]'s orders. Despite their scientist caste's vast knowledge of aircraft, the Clan had a great deal of trouble getting the [[VTOL]] capabilities of the ''Sylph'' to function, with a number of test pilots dying during its secretive development. As it is, the ''Sylph'' only possesses limited flight capabilities, but even this remains an impressive accomplishment.<ref name=TM3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 42-43</ref><ref name=LOST>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 66</ref> − First deployed in [[3060]], the ''Sylph'' has since become a staple of the Cloud Cobra ''[[touman]]''. The training necessary to pilot a ''Sylph'' is far more intensive than other suits, but those who succeed are given as much respect as pilots. Another interesting byproduct of the ''Sylph'' is that the Cobras obviously invested heavily in the design before it was even completed, having already graduated ''[[sibko]]s'' of mixed [[Elemental]] and fighter pilot bloodlines specifically to operate the suits. Outside of the Cloud Cobras the other Clans have adopted the suit with more caution. Both [[Clan Snow Raven]] and [[Clan Diamond Shark]] obtained a handful of suits through [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]], though they've since limited their use to test deployments, while [[Clan Star Adder]] began deploying the suits with their [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Alpha]] and [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Beta Galaxies]].<ref name=TM3058U/> + First deployed in [[3060]] the ''Sylph'' has since become a staple of the Cloud Cobra ''[[touman]]''. The training necessary to pilot a ''Sylph'' is far more intensive than other suits, but those who succeed are given as much respect as pilots. Another interesting byproduct of the ''Sylph'' is that the Cobras obviously invested heavily in the design before it was even completed, having already graduated ''[[sibko]]s'' of mixed [[Elemental]] and fighter pilot bloodlines specifically to operate the suits. Outside of the Cloud Cobras the other Clans have adopted the suit with more caution. Both [[Clan Snow Raven]] and [[Clan Diamond Shark]] obtained a handful of suits through [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]], though they've since limited their use to test deployments, while [[Clan Star Adder]] began deploying the suits with their [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Alpha]] and [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Beta Galaxies]].<ref name=TM3058U/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The weaponry on the ''Sylph'' is more limited than the Elemental suit, with a fixed [[Micro Pulse Laser (Battle Armor)|Micro Pulse Laser]] in the right arm and a [[Battle Claw]] in the left. Backing up the laser is a relatively primitive [[one-shot]] cluster [[Bomb Rack]] attached to the suit's jump pack. The centerpiece of the ''Sylph'' design is its [[VTOL Equipment|advanced propulsion system]], which was adapted from the jump jets that other battlesuits use, the ''sylph'''s advanced propulsion system allows it to maintain a steady air speed of 53 km/h. In addition to the normal controls found in other suits the Sylph utilizes a complex system of pedals and leg harness when in flight; any loss in concentration will more likely than not send the ''Sylph'' into an uncontrollable death spiral. The ability to hover is regulated by computer controls which divert thrust from the main jets through dozens of directional exhaust ports, which also gives the suit its incredible agility. The price for this however is that the ''Sylph'' mounts half as much armor as the [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] suit and carries only a lightweight weapons package.<ref name=TM3058U/><ref name=LOST/> + The weaponry on the ''Sylph'' is more limited than the Elemental suit, with a fixed [[Micro Pulse Laser (Battle Armor)|Micro Pulse Laser]] in the right arm and a [[Battle Claw]] in the left. Backing up the laser is a relatively primitive [[one-shot]] cluster [[Bomb Rack]] attached to the suit's jump pack. The centerpiece of the ''Sylph'' design is its [[VTOL Equipment|advanced propulsion system]], which was adapted from the jump jets that other battlesuits use, the ''sylph'''s advanced propulsion system allows it to maintain a steady air speed of 53 km/h. In addition to the normal controls found in other suits the Sylph utilizes a complex system of pedals and leg harness when in flight; any loss in concentration will more likely than not send the ''Sylph'' into an uncontrollable death spiral. The ability to hover is regulated by computer controls which divert thrust from the main jets through dozens of directional exhaust ports, which also gives the suit its incredible agility. The price for this however is that the ''Sylph'' mounts half as much armor as the [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] suit and carries only a lightweight weapons package.<ref name=TM3058U/><ref name=LOST/> ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 34:
Line 34: ===Custom Variants=== ===Custom Variants=== − *; ''Tinkerbelle'' : Debuted in [[3144]] on the [[Black Hills Urban Combat Zone]] Arena and piloted by [[Jillian Robertson]] and squad, this variant is another weight upgraded rebuild of an existing Clan battlesuit model. The base chassis was increased in mass to improve its armor and weapon options, without sacrificing the suit’s airborne mobility or its anti-'Mech attack options. The variant retains the [[Clan]] engineering HarJel technology and the life support systems keeping its warrior battle-ready even when compromised. The lighter-weight Clan armor has been upgraded here by sixty percent over the original, that now can sustain hits from all but the heaviest lasers and autocannon, while still closing in to swarm its target. The variant trades the original Sylph’s bomb rack for a one shot five-pack of SRMs which also gives it a little extra punch, allowing a squad of these up-sized air Elementals to put some serious hurt on even a medium BattleMech. BV (2.0) = 52.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', p. 20: "Sylph Tinkerbelle"</ref> + *; ''Tinkerbelle'' : Debuted in [[3144]] on the [[Black Hills Urban Combat Zone]] Arena and piloted by [[Jillian Robertson]] and squad, this variant is another weight upgraded rebuild of an existing Clan battlesuit model. The base chassis was increased in mass to improve its armor and weapon options, without sacrificing the suit’s airborne mobility or its anti-'Mech attack options. The variant retains the [[Clan]] engineering HarJel technology and the life support systems keeping its warrior battle-ready even when compromised. The lighter-weight Clan armor has been upgraded here by sixty percent over the original, that now can sustain hits from all but the heaviest lasers and autocannon, while still closing in to swarm its target. The variant trades the original Sylph’s bomb rack for a one shot five-pack of SRMs which also gives it a little extra punch, allowing a squad of these up-sized air Elementals to put some serious hurt on even a medium BattleMech. BV (2.0) = 52.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', pp. 20 "Sylph ''Tinkerbelle''"</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks==
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| − | The '''Sylph''' was created by [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] to augment their vast [[aerospace fighter|aerospace]] forces with a fully-airborne [[battle armor]] suit. Naming it after elemental spirits representing air, development of the suit was driven as much by the Cloud Cobra's faith as it was by [[Khan]] [[Din Steiner]]'s orders. Despite their scientist caste's vast knowledge of aircraft, the Clan had a great deal of trouble getting the [[VTOL]] capabilities of the ''Sylph'' to function, with a number of test pilots dying during its secretive development. As it is, the ''Sylph'' only possesses limited flight capabilities, but even this remains an impressive accomplishment.<ref name=TM3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', | + | The '''Sylph''' was created by [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] to augment their vast [[aerospace fighter|aerospace]] forces with a fully-airborne [[battle armor]] suit. Naming it after elemental spirits representing air, development of the suit was driven as much by the Cloud Cobra's faith as it was by [[Khan]] [[Din Steiner]]'s orders. Despite their scientist caste's vast knowledge of aircraft, the Clan had a great deal of trouble getting the [[VTOL]] capabilities of the ''Sylph'' to function, with a number of test pilots dying during its secretive development. As it is, the ''Sylph'' only possesses limited flight capabilities, but even this remains an impressive accomplishment.<ref name=TM3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 42-43</ref><ref name=LOST>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 66</ref> |
| − | First deployed in [[3060]] | + | First deployed in [[3060]] the ''Sylph'' has since become a staple of the Cloud Cobra ''[[touman]]''. The training necessary to pilot a ''Sylph'' is far more intensive than other suits, but those who succeed are given as much respect as pilots. Another interesting byproduct of the ''Sylph'' is that the Cobras obviously invested heavily in the design before it was even completed, having already graduated ''[[sibko]]s'' of mixed [[Elemental]] and fighter pilot bloodlines specifically to operate the suits. Outside of the Cloud Cobras the other Clans have adopted the suit with more caution. Both [[Clan Snow Raven]] and [[Clan Diamond Shark]] obtained a handful of suits through [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]], though they've since limited their use to test deployments, while [[Clan Star Adder]] began deploying the suits with their [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Alpha]] and [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Beta Galaxies]].<ref name=TM3058U/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The weaponry on the ''Sylph'' is more limited than the Elemental suit, with a fixed [[Micro Pulse Laser (Battle Armor)|Micro Pulse Laser]] in the right arm and a [[Battle Claw]] in the left. Backing up the laser is a relatively primitive [[one-shot]] cluster [[Bomb Rack]] attached to the suit's jump pack. The centerpiece of the ''Sylph'' design is its [[VTOL Equipment|advanced propulsion system]], which was adapted from the jump jets that other battlesuits use, the ''sylph'''s advanced propulsion system allows it to maintain a steady air speed of 53 km/h. In addition to the normal controls found in other suits the Sylph utilizes a complex system of pedals and leg harness when in flight; any loss in concentration will more likely than not send the ''Sylph'' into an uncontrollable death spiral. The ability to hover is regulated by computer controls which divert thrust from the main jets through dozens of directional exhaust ports, which also gives the suit its incredible agility. The price for this however is that the ''Sylph'' mounts half as much armor as the [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] suit and carries only a lightweight weapons package.<ref name=TM3058U/><ref name=LOST/> | + | The weaponry on the ''Sylph'' is more limited than the Elemental suit, with a fixed [[Micro Pulse Laser (Battle Armor)|Micro Pulse Laser]] in the right arm and a [[Battle Claw]] in the left. Backing up the laser is a relatively primitive [[one-shot]] cluster [[Bomb Rack]] attached to the suit's jump pack. The centerpiece of the ''Sylph'' design is its [[VTOL Equipment|advanced propulsion system]], which was adapted from the jump jets that other battlesuits use, the ''sylph'''s advanced propulsion system allows it to maintain a steady air speed of 53 km/h. In addition to the normal controls found in other suits the Sylph utilizes a complex system of pedals and leg harness when in flight; any loss in concentration will more likely than not send the ''Sylph'' into an uncontrollable death spiral. The ability to hover is regulated by computer controls which divert thrust from the main jets through dozens of directional exhaust ports, which also gives the suit its incredible agility. The price for this however is that the ''Sylph'' mounts half as much armor as the [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] suit and carries only a lightweight weapons package.<ref name=TM3058U/><ref name=LOST/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *; ''Tinkerbelle'' : Debuted in [[3144]] on the [[Black Hills Urban Combat Zone]] Arena and piloted by [[Jillian Robertson]] and squad, this variant is another weight upgraded rebuild of an existing Clan battlesuit model. The base chassis was increased in mass to improve its armor and weapon options, without sacrificing the suit’s airborne mobility or its anti-'Mech attack options. The variant retains the [[Clan]] engineering HarJel technology and the life support systems keeping its warrior battle-ready even when compromised. The lighter-weight Clan armor has been upgraded here by sixty percent over the original, that now can sustain hits from all but the heaviest lasers and autocannon, while still closing in to swarm its target. The variant trades the original Sylph’s bomb rack for a one shot five-pack of SRMs which also gives it a little extra punch, allowing a squad of these up-sized air Elementals to put some serious hurt on even a medium BattleMech. BV (2.0) = 52.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', | + | *; ''Tinkerbelle'' : Debuted in [[3144]] on the [[Black Hills Urban Combat Zone]] Arena and piloted by [[Jillian Robertson]] and squad, this variant is another weight upgraded rebuild of an existing Clan battlesuit model. The base chassis was increased in mass to improve its armor and weapon options, without sacrificing the suit’s airborne mobility or its anti-'Mech attack options. The variant retains the [[Clan]] engineering HarJel technology and the life support systems keeping its warrior battle-ready even when compromised. The lighter-weight Clan armor has been upgraded here by sixty percent over the original, that now can sustain hits from all but the heaviest lasers and autocannon, while still closing in to swarm its target. The variant trades the original Sylph’s bomb rack for a one shot five-pack of SRMs which also gives it a little extra punch, allowing a squad of these up-sized air Elementals to put some serious hurt on even a medium BattleMech. BV (2.0) = 52.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', pp. 20 "Sylph ''Tinkerbelle''"</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||