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{{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the ''[[Carrack]]''-class [[WarShip]]|Pathfinder (Carrack)}} | {{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the ''[[Carrack]]''-class [[WarShip]]|Pathfinder (Carrack)}} | ||
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image= Pathfinder.png | |image= Pathfinder.png | ||
| − | |name=Pathfinder | + | |name=''Pathfinder'' |
| − | |manufacturer= [[Zettle Metals Incorporated]] | + | |manufacturer= [[Zettle Metals Incorporated]]<ref name="xtror4"/> |
|model=PFF-2 | |model=PFF-2 | ||
|production year=3075 | |production year=3075 | ||
|year reference=<ref name="xtror4">''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 4</ref> | |year reference=<ref name="xtror4">''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 4</ref> | ||
| − | |cost= | + | |cost=1,967,500 [[C-bill]]<ref name="xtror4"/> |
|Tech Base=Primitive | |Tech Base=Primitive | ||
|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=25 | |mass=25 | ||
|chassis=Primitive | |chassis=Primitive | ||
| − | |armor=[[Primitive | + | |armor=[[Primitive armor]]<ref name="xtror4"/> |
| − | |engine=180 [[Primitive engine|Primitive]] | + | |engine=180 [[Primitive engine|Primitive]]<ref name="xtror4"/> |
|speed=96 | |speed=96 | ||
|speed with MASC= | |speed with MASC= | ||
| − | |armament= 1x [[ER | + | |armament= |
| + | * 1x [[ER medium laser]]<ref name="xtror4"/> | ||
| + | * 1x [[Beagle active probe]]<ref name="xtror4"/> | ||
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
|BV (2.0)= 452<ref name="xtror4"/> | |BV (2.0)= 452<ref name="xtror4"/> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Pathfinder''''' | + | The '''''Pathfinder''''' is a [[BattleMech]] designed by [[Bobby Louella]] of [[Zettle Metals Incorporated]]. <ref name=XTRO:Rp4>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 4 "PFF-2 Pathfinder"</ref> Representing the lower end of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s production capability, the ''Pathfinder'' uses [[Primitive Technology|primitive armor, engines, and cockpits]] to allow Zettle to produce the 'Mechs more quickly and reduce the subsequent cost. As a result of this, the ''Pathfinder'' has been purchased in great numbers by the [[LCAF]] for their planetary militia units to augment their scouting capability while not requiring a huge investment. |
| − | Pilots assigned to the ''Pathfinder'' should maintain a low profile on the battlefield | + | Pilots assigned to the ''Pathfinder'' should maintain a low profile on the battlefield; though the 'Mech offers the same speed as a [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars]]-era ''[[Wasp]]'' or ''[[Stinger]]'', in the [[Jihad]] era that is just enough speed to get into trouble. The six tons of [[primitive armor]] will not be enough to protect the ''Pathfinder'' from concentrated enemy fire, especially against the devastating firepower available in [[Production Year::3075]]. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | + | While the ''Pathfinder''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s systems are fairly primitive, its single advanced [[ER medium laser]] provides good firepower to deter pursuing forces or engage light armor, but won't provide enough force to turn the tide of a battle. The [[Beagle active probe]], developed by [[Nashan Diversified]], is able integrate with other sensor systems to provide a detailed battle map and allow ''Pathfinder'' pilots to relay this information to friendly units. | |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | No variants of the ''Pathfinder'' are known to exist, but Zettle engineers have discussed trading the | + | No variants of the ''Pathfinder'' are known to exist, but Zettle engineers have discussed trading the [[ER medium laser]] for a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] system.<ref name="xtror4"/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 09:14, 25 August 2022
- This article is about the BattleMech. For the Carrack-class WarShip, see Pathfinder (Carrack).
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| Pathfinder | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Zettle Metals Incorporated[1] |
| Production Year | 3075[1] |
| Model | PFF-2 |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 1,967,500 C-bill[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Primitive Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Primitive |
| Armor | Primitive armor[1] |
| Engine | 180 Primitive[1] |
| Speed | 96 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 452[1] |
Description
The Pathfinder is a BattleMech designed by Bobby Louella of Zettle Metals Incorporated. [2] Representing the lower end of the Lyran Commonwealth's production capability, the Pathfinder uses primitive armor, engines, and cockpits to allow Zettle to produce the 'Mechs more quickly and reduce the subsequent cost. As a result of this, the Pathfinder has been purchased in great numbers by the LCAF for their planetary militia units to augment their scouting capability while not requiring a huge investment.
Pilots assigned to the Pathfinder should maintain a low profile on the battlefield; though the 'Mech offers the same speed as a Succession Wars-era Wasp or Stinger, in the Jihad era that is just enough speed to get into trouble. The six tons of primitive armor will not be enough to protect the Pathfinder from concentrated enemy fire, especially against the devastating firepower available in 3075.
Weapons and Equipment
While the Pathfinder's systems are fairly primitive, its single advanced ER medium laser provides good firepower to deter pursuing forces or engage light armor, but won't provide enough force to turn the tide of a battle. The Beagle active probe, developed by Nashan Diversified, is able integrate with other sensor systems to provide a detailed battle map and allow Pathfinder pilots to relay this information to friendly units.
Variants
No variants of the Pathfinder are known to exist, but Zettle engineers have discussed trading the ER medium laser for a TAG system.[1]
References