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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| image = 3055u_Dart.jpg | | image = 3055u_Dart.jpg | ||
| − | | name = Dart | + | | name = ''Dart'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Coventry Metal Works]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name=TRCIp92f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 92–93: "DRT-3S Dart"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> |
| − | |production year=3051 | + | | production year=3051 |
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/828/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/828/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | model = DRT-3S | + | | model = DRT-3S<ref name=TRCIp92f /> |
| − | |cost= 2,183,750 C- | + | | cost= 2,183,750 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | + | | Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| − | |mech type=BattleMech | + | | mech type=BattleMech |
| mass = 25 | | mass = 25 | ||
| − | | chassis = Coventry Metal Works Model D-3 | + | | feet=biped |
| − | | armor = Lexington Limited | + | | chassis = [[Coventry Metal Works Model D-3]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> |
| − | | engine = [[VOX 225]] | + | | armor = [[Lexington Limited]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> |
| − | | comsys = [[Cyclops 14]] | + | | engine = [[VOX 225]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> |
| − | | T&T = [[Cyclops | + | | comsys = [[Cyclops 14]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> |
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | T&T = [[Cyclops Multi-Tasker 10]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> |
| − | | speed = 151 | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> |
| − | | armament = | + | | speed = 151 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> |
| − | + | | armament = 3x [[small pulse laser]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp92f /> --> | |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 360<ref name= | + | | BV (1.0) = 360<ref name=COp127>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 436<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 9</ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 436<ref name=TRCIp92f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 9</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Dart''''' was | + | The '''''Dart''''' was designed when the [[Federated Commonwealth]] was looking for [[BattleMech]]s that were not ammunition dependent. Built with an all energy weapon arsenal and capable of reaching speeds of up to 151 km/h, the ''Dart'' is an exceptional recon mech. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Dart'' is armed with three Magna 200P [[ | + | The ''Dart'' is armed with three [[Small_Pulse_Laser#Magna_200P|Magna 200P]] [[small pulse laser]]s which do not have a long range, but provide the ''Dart'' with highly accurate short range firepower. While not heavily armored, covered in only three and a half tons, the 'Mech's 225-rated engine gives it enough speed to evade pursuers. |
| + | |||
| + | For those desiring more firepower, Coventry offers the 4S and 6S variants.<ref name=TRCIp92f /> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;DRT-4S : The 4S modifies the ''Dart'' in an attempt to add much needed firepower to the design without sacrificing the ' | + | *; DRT-4S : The 4S modifies the ''Dart'' in an attempt to add much needed firepower to the design without sacrificing the 'Mech's independence from ammunition. This is done by removing the three [[small pulse laser]]s and replacing them with three [[medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRCIp92f /> While this reduces the 'Mech's accuracy, the range and damage profiles are both increased over the 3S model. BV (1.0) = 560, BV (2.0) = 656<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 10</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | *; DRT-6S : The 6S variant of the ''Dart'' increases both its firepower and armor protection. The 'Mech upgrades to four and a half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor and swaps the three [[small pulse laser]]s for two [[medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRCIp92f /> Even with one less medium laser than the 4S model, the 6S brings more overall firepower to the field than the 3S. BV (1.0) = 548,<ref name=COp127/> BV (2.0) = 641<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 11</ref> | ||
| − | *;DRT- | + | *; DRT-6T : A [[Jihad]]-era variant. By using a [[light fusion engine]] and removing the other weapons, engineers were able to install a [[light PPC]] and [[ER small laser]] connected to a [[targeting computer]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 703<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 58</ref> |
| − | + | == Design Quirks == | |
| + | The ''Dart'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Dart Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Extended Torso Twist]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | In German products the unit's proper name was | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Pfeil'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''PFL-3S'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image: | + | Image:DRT-Dart.png|Original ''Dart'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' |
| − | Image: | + | File:3055u Dart.jpg|''Dart'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| + | Image:CCG Mercenaries Dart.jpg|''Dart'' BattleMech in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> | ||
| + | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
*''[[Master Unit List]]'' | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:20, 22 February 2024
- This article is about the 25-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Dart.
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| Dart | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Coventry Metal Works[1] |
| Production Year | 3051[2] |
| Model | DRT-3S[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 2,183,750 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Coventry Metal Works Model D-3 |
| Armor | Lexington Limited |
| Engine | VOX 225 |
| Communications System | Cyclops 14 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Cyclops Multi-Tasker 10 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Speed | 151 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 360[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 436[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Dart was designed when the Federated Commonwealth was looking for BattleMechs that were not ammunition dependent. Built with an all energy weapon arsenal and capable of reaching speeds of up to 151 km/h, the Dart is an exceptional recon mech.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Dart is armed with three Magna 200P small pulse lasers which do not have a long range, but provide the Dart with highly accurate short range firepower. While not heavily armored, covered in only three and a half tons, the 'Mech's 225-rated engine gives it enough speed to evade pursuers.
For those desiring more firepower, Coventry offers the 4S and 6S variants.[1]
Variants[edit]
- DRT-4S
- The 4S modifies the Dart in an attempt to add much needed firepower to the design without sacrificing the 'Mech's independence from ammunition. This is done by removing the three small pulse lasers and replacing them with three medium lasers.[1] While this reduces the 'Mech's accuracy, the range and damage profiles are both increased over the 3S model. BV (1.0) = 560, BV (2.0) = 656[5]
- DRT-6S
- The 6S variant of the Dart increases both its firepower and armor protection. The 'Mech upgrades to four and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor and swaps the three small pulse lasers for two medium lasers.[1] Even with one less medium laser than the 4S model, the 6S brings more overall firepower to the field than the 3S. BV (1.0) = 548,[3] BV (2.0) = 641[6]
- DRT-6T
- A Jihad-era variant. By using a light fusion engine and removing the other weapons, engineers were able to install a light PPC and ER small laser connected to a targeting computer.[7] BV (2.0) = 703[8]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Dart has the following Design Quirk:[9]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Pfeil. The model code was accordingly changed to PFL-3S.
Gallery[edit]
Original Dart from TRO:3055
Dart from TRO:3055 Upgrade
Dart BattleMech in combat from CCG
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 92–93: "DRT-3S Dart"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Dart (BattleMech)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 127
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 9
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 10
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 11
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 190
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 58
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Dart Entry.
Bibliography[edit]
- BattleMech Manual
- Combat Operations
- Master Unit List
- Master Unit List: Battle Values
- Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged
- Record Sheets: 3055/3058
- Record Sheets: 3060
- Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
- Technical Readout: 3055
- Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3085