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*;TLN-5V : A simple modification from 2670, this variant replaces the ER PPC with a standard [[Particle Projection Cannon]]. This greatly reduces the burden on the cooling system. BV (2.0) = 1,075<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 232</ref> | *;TLN-5V : A simple modification from 2670, this variant replaces the ER PPC with a standard [[Particle Projection Cannon]]. This greatly reduces the burden on the cooling system. BV (2.0) = 1,075<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 232</ref> | ||
− | *;TLN-5VND : This is downgraded variant once fielded at it's factory on [[New Oslo]]. It's best known used in the defense of the | + | *;TLN-5VND : This is a downgraded variant once fielded at it's factory on [[New Oslo]]. It's best known used in the defense of the factory. Only a few of these designs remaining in service by the time they fought against Clan Wolf's Invasion in July [[3050]]. This downgraded variant used a standard engine with regular armor. It has a single [[PPC]] in the right arm for ranged combat. Backing the PPC up is a pair of [[Medium Laser]]s in the left arm. This design has no lower arm actuators allowing it to flip its weapons into the rear arc. BV (2.0)=977<ref>''Scorched Earth WWE 2017 (TW & AS)'', p. 13 - New Old Variant include in product scenario.</ref> |
*;TLN-5W-EC :A [[Clan Ice Hellion]] refit trades the standard PPC for an [[Enhanced ER PPC]]. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,364<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 74</ref> | *;TLN-5W-EC :A [[Clan Ice Hellion]] refit trades the standard PPC for an [[Enhanced ER PPC]]. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,364<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 74</ref> |
Revision as of 11:46, 8 October 2021
- This article is about the BattleMech. For other uses, see Talon (disambiguation).
Talon | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Blackstone BattleMechs, Ltd.[1][2] |
Production Year | 2670 |
Model | TLN-5W |
Class | Light |
Cost | 6,034,275 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
Mass | 35 tons |
Chassis | Blackstone QTS Light |
Armor | Kallon Light Shield A |
Engine | Edasich Motors 280 XL |
Communications System | Lockheed/CBM Comset 100 |
Targeting Tracking System | Sturmfeur Highlight with BlindFire Radar |
Heat Sinks | 11 Double Heat Sinks |
Speed | 129.6 km/h |
Armament |
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BV (1.0) | 1,030[2][3] |
BV (2.0) | 1,175[4] |
Contents
Description
The Talon was first deployed in 2670 to provide light BattleMech companies much needed long-range firepower and punch. The BattleMech was wildly successful, with sales to the Star League High Command quickly surpassing all other light BattleMechs. The success of the Talon outlived the first Star League, but the BattleMech was never able to flourish during the First Succession War, as the rate of attrition equalled the rate of production. When its last production facility was nuked in 2815, the fate of the Talon was sealed. The last Talon was cannibalized for parts during the first year of the Second Succession War, 2830.[1][2]
The technological renaissance of the Inner Sphere allowed production to begin on Inarcs once again in 3056.[1][2]
Weapons and Equipment
The Talon is intended to act as a long-range sniper for light units. To carry out this mission, the Talon was upgraded with a Lord's Light 2 ER PPC that gives it a reach of just under seven hundred meters. For defense at close ranges, the Talon has two ChisComp 39 Medium Lasers that give it enough protection to defend itself from most other light 'Mechs.[1][2]
Talon BattleMechs are also fleet of foot, with a top speed of 129.6 km/h, allowing it to keep up with almost any light 'Mech in existence. The Talon is able to reach this speed through the use of an Edasich Motors 280 XL engine. The 'Mech is armored with seven and a half tons of Kallon Light Shield A armor, which provides a respectable amount of protection against enemy fire. It also has eleven double heat sinks to handle the high heat load from its weapons payload.[1][2]
Variants
- TLN-5V
- A simple modification from 2670, this variant replaces the ER PPC with a standard Particle Projection Cannon. This greatly reduces the burden on the cooling system. BV (2.0) = 1,075[5]
- TLN-5VND
- This is a downgraded variant once fielded at it's factory on New Oslo. It's best known used in the defense of the factory. Only a few of these designs remaining in service by the time they fought against Clan Wolf's Invasion in July 3050. This downgraded variant used a standard engine with regular armor. It has a single PPC in the right arm for ranged combat. Backing the PPC up is a pair of Medium Lasers in the left arm. This design has no lower arm actuators allowing it to flip its weapons into the rear arc. BV (2.0)=977[6]
- TLN-5W-EC
- A Clan Ice Hellion refit trades the standard PPC for an Enhanced ER PPC. (Note: EC is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)[7] BV (2.0) = 1,364[8]
- TLN-5Z
- This variant replaces the engine with a Light Engine that can only propel the Talon up to 119 km/h, but is cheaper and more durable. The 5Z also makes use of an Endo Steel chassis and Ferro-Fibrous armor to make up the difference in mass. The armament is replaced with a pair of arm-mounted ER Large Lasers, though the loss of a heat sink forces the MechWarrior to carefully manage his or her heat. A C3 Slave Unit is included so that the Talon can be incorporated into a C3 lance. This variant proved unpopular in the Lyran Alliance, so Blackstone exports it to the Draconis Combine and Federated Suns. BV (1.0) = 939[9], BV (2.0) = 1,168[10]
- TLN-6W
- The chassis is modified to carry a Heavy PPC. The armor was replaced by Heavy Ferro-Fibrous while the chassis was replaced by an Endo Steel model. [11] BV (2.0) = 1,341[12]
Notes
In German products the unit's proper name was altered to Fang, which in German designates the whole foot of a bird of prey. The model code was accordingly changed to FNG-5W.
Gallery
Original Talon from TRO:3058
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 104, "Talon"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 208-209, "Talon 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 171
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 231
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 232
- ↑ Scorched Earth WWE 2017 (TW & AS), p. 13 - New Old Variant include in product scenario.
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 62
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 74
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 172
- ↑ Master Unit List.pdf
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 67
Bibliography
- Master Unit List
- Record Sheets: 3055/3058
- Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
- Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
- Scorched Earth WWE 2017 (TW & AS)
- Technical Readout: Golden Century
- Technical Readout: 3058
- Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3085
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