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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
− | |image=3055u_Salamander.jpg | + | |image = 3055u_Salamander.jpg |
− | |name=Salamander | + | |name = ''Salamander'' |
− | |manufacturer=[[Defiance Industries]] | + | |manufacturer = [[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=TRJp166f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 166–167: "PPR-5S Salamander"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> |
− | |model=PPR-5S | + | |production year = 3055 |
− | + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2782/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |
− | |cost= 18,406,920 C-bills | + | |model = PPR-5S<ref name=TRJp166f /> |
− | |mass=80 | + | |cost = 18,406,920 C-bills |
− | |chassis=Chariot Type IV | + | |mass = 80 |
− | |armor=Glasgow Limited with [[CASE]] | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
− | |engine=Pitban 320 XL | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
− | |speed=64 | + | |chassis = [[Chariot Type IV with Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> --> |
− | |armament= | + | |armor = [[Glasgow Limited]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> --> |
− | *3x[[LRM-20]] | + | |engine = [[Pitban 320 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> --> |
− | *2x[[ | + | |comsys = [[TharHes Hm-10]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> --> |
− | |BV (1.0)=1,381 | + | |T&T = [[TharHes Ares-7]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> --> |
+ | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> --> | ||
+ | |speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> --> | ||
+ | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp166f /> --> | ||
+ | * 3x [[LRM-20]] | ||
+ | * 2x [[medium laser]] | ||
+ | |BV (1.0) = 1,381<ref name=COp132>''Combat Operations'', p. 132</ref> | ||
+ | |BV (2.0) = 1,769<ref name=TRJp166f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 107</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''''Salamander''''' is an assault fire support 'Mech that is built to carry out a similar | + | 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. |
− | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
− | The ''Salamander''s arsenal centers around its primary long range weapons systems; three Doombud [[LRM-20]] | + | 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. |
==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> | ||
− | * PPR- | + | *; 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> |
− | * PPR- | + | *; 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> |
− | * PPR- | + | *; 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> |
− | * PPR- | + | *; 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> |
+ | |||
+ | ==Design Quirks== | ||
+ | The ''Salamander'' has the following [[Design Quirks|Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Salamander Entry</ref> | ||
+ | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
+ | :''See [[:Category:Notable Salamander Pilots]]'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Gallery== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | 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]]'' | ||
+ | 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]]'' | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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+ | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} | ||
+ | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
+ | {{div col end}} | ||
+ | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
+ | [[Category:80 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Boosted C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] |
− | + | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | |
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Latest revision as of 16:03, 22 March 2024
- This article is about the 80-ton BattleMech. For the battle armor, see Salamander (Battle Armor).
Salamander | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Defiance Industries[1] |
Production Year | 3055[2] |
Model | PPR-5S[1] |
Class | Assault |
Cost | 18,406,920 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
Mass | 80 tons |
Chassis | Chariot Type IV with Endo Steel |
Armor | Glasgow Limited with CASE |
Engine | Pitban 320 XL |
Communications System | TharHes Hm-10 |
Targeting Tracking System | TharHes Ares-7 |
Heat Sinks | 10 double |
Speed | 64 km/h |
Armament |
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BV (1.0) | 1,381[3] |
BV (2.0) | 1,769[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Salamander'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 lasers.
Variants[edit]
- 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 lasers 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.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,352;[3][5] BV (2.0) = 1,589[6]
- 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.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,465[3] or 1,424;[7] BV (2.0) = 1,714[8]
- 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 lasers and a large pulse laser. This makes the Salamander very potent if forced into a short-range firefight.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,381;[3][9] BV (2.0) = 1,681[10]
- 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 lasers for close range combat. Sacrificing a half-ton of armor allows the installation of four jump jets, allowing the 'Mech to jump up to one hundred and twenty meters.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,768; BV (2.0) = 2,023[11]
- 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[12]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Salamander has the following Design Quirk:[13]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Gallery[edit]
PPR-5S Salamander from TRO:3055
Salamander from TRO:3055 Upgrade
A Berserker (on the left) attacks a Salamander, from TRO:3055
PPR-5S Salamander in motion, from CCG
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 166–167: "PPR-5S Salamander"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Salamander (BattleMech)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Combat Operations, p. 132
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 107
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 206
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 108
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 207
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 109
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 208
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 110
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 111
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 165
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Salamander Entry