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Line 30: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Panther''''' is one of the [[BattleMech]]s that is most iconic of the [[Draconis Combine]]. The design was originally commissioned in [[2739]] at the behest of the [[Star League]] to provide fire support for other light, fast-moving 'Mech units, with the first models going to the [[Star League Defense Force]] to fight bandits along the [[Periphery]] border. The original PNT-8Z model underwent a revision after the disastrous Battle of St. John in [[2759]], when it was revealed that its main weapon, a [[Tronel]] [[large laser]], was inefficient in both range and firepower for the immense waste heat generated. Luckily the ''Panther'' had also proved itself to be both quite hardy, sporting six and a half tons of armor, and maneuverable, thanks to four [[Lexington Lifter]] [[jump jet]]s in the legs for a total jumping distance of 120 meters, thus an attempt to fix its one deficiency was made by League engineers by replacing the laser with a [[Lord's Light]] [[PPC]]. The swap in weaponry, along with a superior armor composite, gave the PNT-9R ''Panther'' a new lease on life, such that it has seen over three centuries of continuous use since its introduction.<ref name=TRO3039-114/><ref name=IRS>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 5</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 28</ref> + The '''''Panther''''' is one of the [[BattleMech]]s that is most iconic of the [[Draconis Combine]]. The design was originally commissioned in [[Introduction Year::2739]] at the behest of the [[Star League]] to provide fire support for other light, fast-moving 'Mech units, with the first models going to the [[SLDF]] to fight bandits along the [[Periphery]] border. The original PNT-8Z model underwent a revision after the disastrous Battle of St. John in [[2759]], when it was revealed that its main weapon, a [[Tronel]] [[large laser]], was inefficient in both range and firepower for the immense waste heat generated. Luckily the ''Panther'' had also proved itself to be both quite hardy, sporting six and a half tons of armor, and maneuverable, thanks to four [[Lexington Lifter]] [[jump jet]]s in the legs for a total jumping distance of 120 meters, thus an attempt to fix its one deficiency was made by League engineers by replacing the laser with a [[Lord's Light]] [[PPC]]. The swap in weaponry, along with a superior armor composite, gave the PNT-9R ''Panther'' a new lease on life, such that it has seen over three centuries of continuous use since its introduction.<ref name=TRO3039-114/><ref name=IRS>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 5</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 28</ref> − The Draconis Combine inherited Alshain Weapons' ''Panther'' factory on [[New Oslo]] when the Star League dissolved and quickly put the production line to work building new ''Panthers'' for the [[DCMS]]. Their first large-scale use by Kurita warriors came during the [[First Succession War]] in the battle for [[Quentin]], when the [[Second Legion of Vega]] used their ''Panthers'' to severely maul the slower, heavier 'Mechs of the [[Forty-second Avalon Hussars]] while avoiding return fire. Throughout the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the Combine was the only significant user of the ''Panther'', often pairing it with the ''[[Jenner]]'' in a deadly combination of speed and firepower; though the other [[Successor States]] employed ''Panthers'' in smaller numbers, these were either the result of battlefield salvage or older League-era 8Z models. The ''Panther'' also proved itself a deadly urban combatant, using its mobility to easily navigate the more restricted space of a city environment and take out heavier opponents from rooftop sniping perches with its main weapon. Lyran [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] eventually took to nicknaming the 'Mech the "Alley Cat" for its propensity to conduct dark alley-way "muggings."<ref name=TRO3039-114/><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 26</ref><ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 28</ref> + The Draconis Combine inherited Alshain Weapons' ''Panther'' factory on [[New Oslo]] when the Star League dissolved and quickly put the production line to work building new ''Panthers'' for the [[DCMS]]. Their first large-scale use by Kurita warriors came during the [[First Succession War]] in the battle for [[Quentin]], when the [[2nd Legion of Vega]] used their ''Panthers'' to severely maul the slower, heavier 'Mechs of the [[42nd Avalon Hussars]] while avoiding return fire. Throughout the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the Combine was the only significant user of the ''Panther'', often pairing it with the ''[[Jenner]]'' in a deadly combination of speed and firepower; though the other [[Successor States]] employed ''Panthers'' in smaller numbers, these were either the result of battlefield salvage or older League-era 8Z models. The ''Panther'' also proved itself a deadly urban combatant, using its mobility to easily navigate the more restricted space of a city environment and take out heavier opponents from rooftop sniping perches with its main weapon. Lyran [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] eventually took to nicknaming the 'Mech the "Alley Cat" for its propensity to conduct dark alley-way "muggings."<ref name=TRO3039-114/><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 26</ref><ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 28</ref> − Demand for the ''Panther'' continued to increase, forcing Alshain to build a secondary factory on [[Jarett]] to keep up. In an ironic twist both factories were eventually lost: New Oslo first transferred ownership to the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] following its creation in [[3034]], ensuring the ''Panther'' soon became a mainstay of the [[KungsArmé]]. Then during the [[Operation Revival|invasion]] of the [[Clans]], both Alshain and New Oslo were swiftly conquered by [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and another [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] ''Panther'' plant on [[Satalice]] was also lost to Clan Wolf. While Alshain Weapons crash-built a new line on [[Tok Do]] in [[3053]], they could not maintain their pre-Invasion production levels and focused on spare parts and refit kits instead. Eventually [[Wakazashi Enterprises]] bought the production license for the ''Panther'' and began rolling out new variants from its [[New Samarkand]] factory. These have gone on to serve in every DCMS unit since, including the bloody years of the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3050U/> + Demand for the ''Panther'' continued to increase, forcing Alshain to build a secondary factory on [[Jarett]] to keep up. In an ironic twist both factories fell within the borders of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] following its creation in [[3034]], transferring ownership to the new state, and soon the ''Panther'' became a mainstay of the [[KungsArmé]]. The situation did not last long however following the [[Operation Revival|invasion]] of the [[Clans]], and both planets were swiftly conquered by [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. While Alshain Weapons crash-built a new line on [[Tok Do]] in [[3053]], they could not maintain their pre-Invasion production levels and focused on spare parts and refit kits instead. Eventually [[Wakazashi Enterprises]] bought the production license for the ''Panther'' and began rolling out new variants from its [[New Samarkand]] factory. These have gone on to serve in every DCMS unit since, including the bloody years of the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3050U/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Panther''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary weapon is a [[Lord's Light]] [[PPC]] mounted in the right arm, boasting one of the highest damage outputs of any weapon. Unfortunately the PPC is also one of the most heat intensive, though many officers see it as a good learning opportunity for raw recruits to spend their first years piloting the ''Panther'' and gain experience managing its heat curve with thirteen [[single heat sink]]s. The PPC is backed up by a reliable [[Telos Four-Shot]] [[SRM-4]] launcher mounted in the center torso, supplied by one ton of ammunition in the left torso. This mix of long and short-range weapons allows the ''Panther'' to stay at range and inflict damage on its enemies and close in and use the SRM-4 to make the killing blow.<ref name=TRO3039-114/><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 28</ref> + The ''Panther''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary weapon is a [[Lord's Light]] [[PPC]] mounted in the right arm, boasting one of the highest damage outputs of any weapon. Unfortunately the PPC is also one of the most heat intensive, though many officers see it as a good learning opportunity for raw recruits to spend their first years piloting the ''Panther'' and gain experience managing its heat curve with 13 [[single heat sink]]s. The PPC is backed up by a reliable [[Telos Four-Shot]] [[SRM-4]] launcher mounted in the center torso, supplied by one ton of ammunition in the left torso. This mix of long and short-range weapons allows the ''Panther'' to stay at range and inflict damage on its enemies and close in and use the SRM-4 to make the killing blow.<ref name=TRO3039-114/><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 28</ref> ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 69:
Line 69: ===Custom Variants=== ===Custom Variants=== − *; PNT-CM : [[Chu-i Akihiro Fernandez]], scion of a traditionalist family and potential candidate to the [[Sword of Light]] brigade, was a proponent of [[Theodore Kurita]]'s military reform. He received a new [[C3 master]] device as an honorable reward, in the middle of the Clan Invasion.<ref name=CMK-91>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 91, "Mechwarriors of DCMS"</ref> His 'Mech retains [[jump jet]]s but loses some close combat ability due to the absence of the [[SRM-4]] launcher. The 'Mech still retains [[CASE]]. At this moment, it seems there is no record sheet for this vaiant - only MUL.info entry. + *; PNT-CM : [[Chu-i Akihiro Fernandez]], offspring of a traditionalist family and potential candidate to the [[Sword of Light]] brigade, was a proponent of [[Theodore Kurita]]'s military reform. He received a new [[C3 master]] device as an honorable reward, in the middle of the Clan Invasion.<ref name=CMK-91>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 91, "Mechwarriors of DCMS"</ref> His 'Mech retains [[jump jet]]s but loses some close combat ability due to the absence of the [[SRM-4]] launcher. The 'Mech still retains [[CASE]]. At this moment, it seems there is no record sheet for this vaiant - only MUL.info entry. *; PNT-9R ''Panther Tanaka'' : This ''Panther'' is used by [[Hohiro Tanaka]] on [[Solaris VII]]. The [[PPC]] was removed and replaced by a [[large laser]], [[medium laser]], and an additional [[single heat sink]].<ref>''First Strike'', p. 24</ref> *; PNT-9R ''Panther Tanaka'' : This ''Panther'' is used by [[Hohiro Tanaka]] on [[Solaris VII]]. The [[PPC]] was removed and replaced by a [[large laser]], [[medium laser]], and an additional [[single heat sink]].<ref>''First Strike'', p. 24</ref> Line 117:
Line 117: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − <div class="desktop-3-col"> + <div style="-moz-column-count:3; column-count:3;"> * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]'' * ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]'' * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' + * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_29.pdf Dragon's Fury - Abeda Measho's Dossier]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' * ''[[First Strike]]'' * ''[[First Strike]]'' Line 134:
Line 135: * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' + * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_15.pdf Stormhammer - Alissa Goldberg's Dossier]'' + * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_3.pdf Swordsworn - Fetanet Eryaman's Dossier]'' + * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_38.pdf Swordsworn - Captain Ben Gerringer's Dossier]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' Line 146:
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| − | [[Alshain Weapons]]<ref name=TRSWp42f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 42–43: "PNT-9R Panther"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3039 --> | + | [[Alshain Weapons]] (8Z/9R)<ref name=TRSWp42f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 42–43: "PNT-9R Panther"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3039 --> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Panther''''' is one of the [[BattleMech]]s that is most iconic of the [[Draconis Combine]]. The design was originally commissioned in [[2739]] at the behest of the [[Star League]] to provide fire support for other light, fast-moving 'Mech units, with the first models going to the [[ | + | The '''''Panther''''' is one of the [[BattleMech]]s that is most iconic of the [[Draconis Combine]]. The design was originally commissioned in [[Introduction Year::2739]] at the behest of the [[Star League]] to provide fire support for other light, fast-moving 'Mech units, with the first models going to the [[SLDF]] to fight bandits along the [[Periphery]] border. The original PNT-8Z model underwent a revision after the disastrous Battle of St. John in [[2759]], when it was revealed that its main weapon, a [[Tronel]] [[large laser]], was inefficient in both range and firepower for the immense waste heat generated. Luckily the ''Panther'' had also proved itself to be both quite hardy, sporting six and a half tons of armor, and maneuverable, thanks to four [[Lexington Lifter]] [[jump jet]]s in the legs for a total jumping distance of 120 meters, thus an attempt to fix its one deficiency was made by League engineers by replacing the laser with a [[Lord's Light]] [[PPC]]. The swap in weaponry, along with a superior armor composite, gave the PNT-9R ''Panther'' a new lease on life, such that it has seen over three centuries of continuous use since its introduction.<ref name=TRO3039-114/><ref name=IRS>''Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 5</ref><ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 28</ref> |
| − | The Draconis Combine inherited Alshain Weapons' ''Panther'' factory on [[New Oslo]] when the Star League dissolved and quickly put the production line to work building new ''Panthers'' for the [[DCMS]]. Their first large-scale use by Kurita warriors came during the [[First Succession War]] in the battle for [[Quentin]], when the [[ | + | The Draconis Combine inherited Alshain Weapons' ''Panther'' factory on [[New Oslo]] when the Star League dissolved and quickly put the production line to work building new ''Panthers'' for the [[DCMS]]. Their first large-scale use by Kurita warriors came during the [[First Succession War]] in the battle for [[Quentin]], when the [[2nd Legion of Vega]] used their ''Panthers'' to severely maul the slower, heavier 'Mechs of the [[42nd Avalon Hussars]] while avoiding return fire. Throughout the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the Combine was the only significant user of the ''Panther'', often pairing it with the ''[[Jenner]]'' in a deadly combination of speed and firepower; though the other [[Successor States]] employed ''Panthers'' in smaller numbers, these were either the result of battlefield salvage or older League-era 8Z models. The ''Panther'' also proved itself a deadly urban combatant, using its mobility to easily navigate the more restricted space of a city environment and take out heavier opponents from rooftop sniping perches with its main weapon. Lyran [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] eventually took to nicknaming the 'Mech the "Alley Cat" for its propensity to conduct dark alley-way "muggings."<ref name=TRO3039-114/><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 26</ref><ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 28</ref> |
| − | Demand for the ''Panther'' continued to increase, forcing Alshain to build a secondary factory on [[Jarett]] to keep up. In an ironic twist both factories | + | Demand for the ''Panther'' continued to increase, forcing Alshain to build a secondary factory on [[Jarett]] to keep up. In an ironic twist both factories fell within the borders of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] following its creation in [[3034]], transferring ownership to the new state, and soon the ''Panther'' became a mainstay of the [[KungsArmé]]. The situation did not last long however following the [[Operation Revival|invasion]] of the [[Clans]], and both planets were swiftly conquered by [[Clan Ghost Bear]]. While Alshain Weapons crash-built a new line on [[Tok Do]] in [[3053]], they could not maintain their pre-Invasion production levels and focused on spare parts and refit kits instead. Eventually [[Wakazashi Enterprises]] bought the production license for the ''Panther'' and began rolling out new variants from its [[New Samarkand]] factory. These have gone on to serve in every DCMS unit since, including the bloody years of the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3050U/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Panther''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary weapon is a [[Lord's Light]] [[PPC]] mounted in the right arm, boasting one of the highest damage outputs of any weapon. Unfortunately the PPC is also one of the most heat intensive, though many officers see it as a good learning opportunity for raw recruits to spend their first years piloting the ''Panther'' and gain experience managing its heat curve with | + | The ''Panther''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary weapon is a [[Lord's Light]] [[PPC]] mounted in the right arm, boasting one of the highest damage outputs of any weapon. Unfortunately the PPC is also one of the most heat intensive, though many officers see it as a good learning opportunity for raw recruits to spend their first years piloting the ''Panther'' and gain experience managing its heat curve with 13 [[single heat sink]]s. The PPC is backed up by a reliable [[Telos Four-Shot]] [[SRM-4]] launcher mounted in the center torso, supplied by one ton of ammunition in the left torso. This mix of long and short-range weapons allows the ''Panther'' to stay at range and inflict damage on its enemies and close in and use the SRM-4 to make the killing blow.<ref name=TRO3039-114/><ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 28</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *; PNT-CM : [[Chu-i Akihiro Fernandez]], | + | *; PNT-CM : [[Chu-i Akihiro Fernandez]], offspring of a traditionalist family and potential candidate to the [[Sword of Light]] brigade, was a proponent of [[Theodore Kurita]]'s military reform. He received a new [[C3 master]] device as an honorable reward, in the middle of the Clan Invasion.<ref name=CMK-91>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 91, "Mechwarriors of DCMS"</ref> His 'Mech retains [[jump jet]]s but loses some close combat ability due to the absence of the [[SRM-4]] launcher. The 'Mech still retains [[CASE]]. At this moment, it seems there is no record sheet for this vaiant - only MUL.info entry. |
*; PNT-9R ''Panther Tanaka'' : This ''Panther'' is used by [[Hohiro Tanaka]] on [[Solaris VII]]. The [[PPC]] was removed and replaced by a [[large laser]], [[medium laser]], and an additional [[single heat sink]].<ref>''First Strike'', p. 24</ref> | *; PNT-9R ''Panther Tanaka'' : This ''Panther'' is used by [[Hohiro Tanaka]] on [[Solaris VII]]. The [[PPC]] was removed and replaced by a [[large laser]], [[medium laser]], and an additional [[single heat sink]].<ref>''First Strike'', p. 24</ref> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | <div | + | <div style="-moz-column-count:3; column-count:3;"> |
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
* ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]'' | * ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Record Sheets]]'' | ||
* ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' | * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_29.pdf Dragon's Fury - Abeda Measho's Dossier]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Draconis Combine]]'' | ||
* ''[[First Strike]]'' | * ''[[First Strike]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_15.pdf Stormhammer - Alissa Goldberg's Dossier]'' | ||
| + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_3.pdf Swordsworn - Fetanet Eryaman's Dossier]'' | ||
| + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_38.pdf Swordsworn - Captain Ben Gerringer's Dossier]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
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[[Category:Boosted C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Boosted C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | ||