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{{otheruses|the 80-ton BattleMech|other uses|Epimetheus}}
 
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|image=Epimetheus.jpg|191px
|name=Epimetheus
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|name=''Epimetheus''
|manufacturer=[[NAIS]] Dark Mirage Facility, [[Hyde]]
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|manufacturer=[[NAIS]] [[Dark Mirage]] Facility, [[Hyde]]
|model=None/Unique
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|production year=3053
|class=Technology Test Bed
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4129 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|model=
 
|cost=
 
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|Tech Base=Mixed
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|mech type=BattleMech
 
|mass=80
 
|mass=80
 
|chassis=Endo Steel
 
|chassis=Endo Steel
|armor=Ferro-Fibrous
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|armor= [[ferro-fibrous]]
 
|engine=400 XL
 
|engine=400 XL
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|comsys=
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|T&T=
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|heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]
 
|speed=80
 
|speed=80
|jumpjets=120 meters
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|jumpjets=
|armament=1 x [[Ultra AC/10]]<br>2 x [[ER Large Laser]]<br>2 x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
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|armament= <span></span>
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* 1x [[Ultra AC/10]]
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* 2x [[ER Large Laser]]
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* 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
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|BV (2.0)= 2,517<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 283</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Epimetheus''''' was designed by the same team that created the [[Prometheus (Unbound)|Prometheus]] BattleMech. The team was trying to design a 'Mech for the Inner Sphere with the latest Clan technologies. The 'Mech uses Clan produced ferro-fibrous armor, Endo Steel skeleton, and 400XL engine. After Professor [[Burke Kale]] plundered the Dark Mirage research facility, NAIS investigators discovered that he had taken the half-completed 'Mech with him to [[Solaris]].<ref>''[[Unbound]], p. 6''</ref>
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The '''''Epimetheus''''' was designed by the same team that created the ''[[Prometheus (BattleMech)|Prometheus]]'' BattleMech. The team was trying to design a 'Mech for the Inner Sphere with the latest Clan technologies. The 'Mech uses Clan produced [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, [[Endo Steel]] skeleton, and 400-rated [[Extralight fusion engine|XL engine]]. After Professor [[Burke Kale]] plundered the [[Dark Mirage]] research facility, NAIS investigators discovered that he had taken the half-completed 'Mech with him to [[Solaris]].<ref>''Unbound'', p. 75: "Mech Profile"''</ref>
  
Under Professor Kale's direction, the ''Epimetheus'' was equipped with a prototype [[Torso Mounted Cockpit]] and [[Direct Neural Interface]] that replaced the standard neurohelmet with a direct connection to the MechWarrior's brain. The 'Mech performed admirably in the Solaris arenas, moving swiftly and providing highly accurate fire. The Direct Neural Interface was particularly effective at coordinating the data transfer between the 'Mech systems and pilot.<ref>Resulted in a -2 modifier to gunnery and -3 modifier to piloting skill. ''[[Unbound]], p. 66''<?ref>
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Under Professor Kale's direction, the ''Epimetheus'' was equipped with a prototype [[Torso Cockpit]] and [[Direct Neural Interface]] that replaced the standard neurohelmet with a direct connection to the MechWarrior's brain. The 'Mech performed admirably in the Solaris arenas, moving swiftly and providing highly accurate fire.
  
==Armament==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
 
The ''Epimetheus'' was equipped with Clan armor and weaponry. As the cockpit was moved to the torso, extra space was available in the 'Mech's head. This space was filled by an [[Ultra AC/10]]. Each arm mounted an [[ER Large Laser]] and [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. All the weapons were tied into a Clan [[Targeting Computer]] that made the weapons extraordinarily accurate.
 
The ''Epimetheus'' was equipped with Clan armor and weaponry. As the cockpit was moved to the torso, extra space was available in the 'Mech's head. This space was filled by an [[Ultra AC/10]]. Each arm mounted an [[ER Large Laser]] and [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. All the weapons were tied into a Clan [[Targeting Computer]] that made the weapons extraordinarily accurate.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
As the ''Epimetheus'' is a technology demonstrator, it has no variants.
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As the ''Epimetheus'' was a technology demonstrator, it had no variants, but the technology pioneered here was used by other factions.
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Epimetheus'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Epimetheus Entry</ref>
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* [[Non-Standard Parts]]
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* [[Prototype]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
[[Unbound]]
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Unbound]]''
  
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[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:80 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:80 ton BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:Individual 'Mechs]]

Latest revision as of 14:46, 4 April 2024

This article is about the 80-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Epimetheus.
Epimetheus (BattleMech)
Epimetheus
Production information
Manufacturer NAIS Dark Mirage Facility, Hyde
Production Year 3053[1]
Class Assault
Technical specifications
'Mech type Mixed-tech BattleMech
Mass 80 tons
Chassis Endo Steel
Armor ferro-fibrous
Engine 400 XL
Heat Sinks 12 double
Speed 80 km/h
Armament

BV (2.0) 2,517[2]


Description[edit]

The Epimetheus was designed by the same team that created the Prometheus BattleMech. The team was trying to design a 'Mech for the Inner Sphere with the latest Clan technologies. The 'Mech uses Clan produced ferro-fibrous armor, Endo Steel skeleton, and 400-rated XL engine. After Professor Burke Kale plundered the Dark Mirage research facility, NAIS investigators discovered that he had taken the half-completed 'Mech with him to Solaris.[3]

Under Professor Kale's direction, the Epimetheus was equipped with a prototype Torso Cockpit and Direct Neural Interface that replaced the standard neurohelmet with a direct connection to the MechWarrior's brain. The 'Mech performed admirably in the Solaris arenas, moving swiftly and providing highly accurate fire.

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Epimetheus was equipped with Clan armor and weaponry. As the cockpit was moved to the torso, extra space was available in the 'Mech's head. This space was filled by an Ultra AC/10. Each arm mounted an ER Large Laser and Medium Pulse Laser. All the weapons were tied into a Clan Targeting Computer that made the weapons extraordinarily accurate.

Variants[edit]

As the Epimetheus was a technology demonstrator, it had no variants, but the technology pioneered here was used by other factions.

Design Quirks[edit]

The Epimetheus has the following Design Quirks:[4]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Epimetheus (BattleMech)
  2. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 283
  3. Unbound, p. 75: "Mech Profile"
  4. BattleMech Manual, p. 91: BattleMech Quirk Table - Epimetheus Entry

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