Editing Gladiator (Exoskeleton)

{{InfoBoxBattleArmor
| image = Gladiator (exoskeleton).jpg
| Name = Gladiator Exoskeleton
| Manufacturer = [[Solaris Arms]]<br>[[StarCorps Industries]]
| Use = Arena Style Combat, Infantry Combat
| Weight Class = Pit Fighter
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
| Cost = ????
| Introduced = [[3056]]
| Mass = 200
| Top Speed = 10
| Armament = None
| Armor Type = Standard
| BV (1.0) = ???
| BV (2.0) = 7<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', pp. 7-8</ref>
}}

==Description==
The '''Gladiator''' Exoskeleton was created for the thrills and chills of the Class 1 fighting circuit on [[Solaris VII]]. The Gladiator was Solaris Arms' entry against similar [[Dictionary#Pit_Fighter|Pit Fighters]] to get notoriety. The exoskeleton was designed to handle any of a wide array of handheld infantry arms and also heavy melee weaponry for show fights.  It is noted for its sturdy and easy to maintain design. The suit visually resembles a mechanical knight.<ref name=TROVA>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 184, "Gladiator Exoskeleton Profile"</ref>

Solaris Arms hoped that by demonstrating their Exoskeleton's capacities in the arena, they would catch the eye of military organizations. They hoped to lure them into purchasing the design for anti-BattleMech combat applications.  However, the general consensus from the Inner Sphere powers was that it was more prudent to concentrate their funding into [[battle armor]] development.<ref name=TROVA/>

The Solaris Arms plant was destroyed in [[3071]], but [[StarCorps]] put the design into production on [[Emris IV]].<ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 180</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 184</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The suit is typically equipped with a pair of [[Armored Gloves]] and has 100 kg worth of Standard Armor protecting its hull.  Weaponry typically used for the Gladiator was primarily arena restricted weaponry. It also could have its manipulators changed for other equipment.<ref name=TROVA/> One popular modification was equipped with an [[Industrial Drill]].<ref>''Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons'', p. 8</ref>

==Variants==
*;Gladiator-S : This version is based on "The Spider", a custom variant from [[Solaris]] and produced by [[StarCorps Industries]]. The ground speed was increased to 40 km/h, allowing the unit to quickly close with enemy forces. In case more speed is needed, the Gladiator-S is equipped with a [[Magnetic Clamps (Battle Armor)|Magnetic Clamp]] system. The [[Vibro-Claw]] on the left arm can inflict damage on armored units, and the [[Anti-Personnel Weapon Mount]] on each arm allows for anti-infantry work. BV (2.0) = 9<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 9</ref>

===Custom Variants===
*;"The Spider" : The personal exoskeleton of [[Abasi Oteke]], "The Spider" is equipped with a Battle-Vibro Claw on its right arm while keeping the armored glove on the left. Oteke then added [[Magnetic Clamp|Magnetic Clamps]] on the knees and elbows, which baffled many opponents until they discovered the final addition: A [[Battle Armor Mechanical Jump Booster|Mechanical Jump Booster]] that launches "The Spider" into the air and lets Oteke grab onto the many metal structures that surround a Class 1 pit fight. BV (2.0) = 8<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators'', p. 12</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The Gladiator-S variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
* [[Difficult to Maintain]]

==Gallery==
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Gladiator-S Exoskeleton TROProtypes.jpg|Gladiator-S
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==References==
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==Bibliography==
*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''

[[Category:Exoskeletons]]