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|name=Phoenix | |name=Phoenix | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[Krauss-Liemann_Incorporated|Krauss-Liemann Incorporated]] <br> [[Diplass BattleMechs]]<ref name="FR2765:Pp11">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 11, "Infrastructural Integrity"</ref> | + | |manufacturer=[[Krauss-Liemann_Incorporated|Krauss-Liemann Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> <br> [[Diplass BattleMechs]]<ref name="FR2765:Pp11">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 11, "Infrastructural Integrity"</ref> |
| − | |model=PX-3R | + | |model=PX-3R<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
|production year=2520 | |production year=2520 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2489/phoenix-px-3r/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 11</ref> |
| − | |class=Medium | + | |class=Medium<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
| − | |cost= 4, | + | |cost= 4,234,250 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | |mass=50 | + | |mass=50<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
|chassis=12b Krauss-Liemann | |chassis=12b Krauss-Liemann | ||
| − | |armor=PanzerSlab Type 3 | + | |armor=[[PanzerSlab Type 3]]<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
| − | |engine=[[Magna 250]] | + | |engine=[[Magna 250]]<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
|comsys=[[Vex/Holden TriComm Plus]] | |comsys=[[Vex/Holden TriComm Plus]] | ||
| − | |T&T=[[Dillon QuadTrac]] w/Particle Cannon Suite | + | |T&T=[[Dillon QuadTrac]] w/[[Particle Cannon Suite]]<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
| − | |heat sinks=14 | + | |heat sinks=14<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
| − | |speed=86 | + | |speed=86<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
| − | |jumpjets=Gerard Special A | + | |jumpjets=[[Gerard Special A]]<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x [[PPC]] | + | *1x [[PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
| − | *2x [[SRM-2]]s | + | *2x [[SRM-2]]s<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
| − | |BV (1.0) =?? | + | |BV (1.0) =??? |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,106<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', | + | |BV (2.0)=1,106<ref name="TRO:3075p298+">''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 298-299, "PX-3R Phoenix"</ref><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 272</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 217</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | The '''''Phoenix''''' was the [[Rim Worlds Republic]]'s first effort to design a jump-capable [[BattleMech]]. [[Terens Amaris]] was convinced that the ''[[Wasp]]'' and its [[jump jet]]s heralded a sea-change in tactics and was determined to build a 'Mech larger than the ''Wasp'' that incorporated them. Unfortunately, the Republic lacked jump jets, so the project stalled while technicians reverse-engineered the technology. Terens insisted on "quality over quantity" in the Republic's [[BattleMech]] program, delaying production until well after the [[Terran Hegemony]] had fielded the ''[[Griffin]]'' and ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''. Nonetheless, the ''Phoenix'' and its jumping capability did allow the Republic to execute new battle plans, including combat drops from [[DropShip]]s. No other power produced or salvaged the ''Phoenix'' and it was believed to have become extinct following [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s conquest of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]]. It was surprising, then, when a [[ComStar]] report indicated that the [[Hanseatic League]] was deploying a number of them.<ref name= | + | The '''''Phoenix''''' was the [[Rim Worlds Republic]]'s first effort to design a jump-capable [[BattleMech]]. [[Terens Amaris]] was convinced that the ''[[Wasp]]'' and its [[jump jet]]s heralded a sea-change in tactics and was determined to build a 'Mech larger than the ''Wasp'' that incorporated them. Unfortunately, the Republic lacked jump jets, so the project stalled while technicians reverse-engineered the technology. Terens insisted on "quality over quantity" in the Republic's [[BattleMech]] program, delaying production until well after the [[Terran Hegemony]] had fielded the ''[[Griffin]]'' and ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''. Nonetheless, the ''Phoenix'' and its jumping capability did allow the Republic to execute new battle plans, including combat drops from [[DropShip]]s. No other power produced or salvaged the ''Phoenix'' and it was believed to have become extinct following [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s conquest of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]]. It was surprising, then, when a [[ComStar]] report indicated that the [[Hanseatic League]] was deploying a number of them.<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
| − | The main feature of the medium-class ''Phoenix'' is its ability to jump up to 150 meters. Capable of attaining 86 km/h, the ''Phoenix'' is protected by nine tons of armor. <ref name= | + | The main feature of the medium-class ''Phoenix'' is its ability to jump up to 150 meters. Capable of attaining 86 km/h, the ''Phoenix'' is protected by nine tons of armor.<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
| − | ==Weapons and Equipment== | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | Primarily a sniper, the ''Phoenix'' mounts a Stolz Harbinger 2 [[PPC]]. To back it up, the 3R carries a pair of [[SRM-2]] launchers. Two ammo bins enable the use of different munitions, including [[Inferno]]s.<ref name= | + | Primarily a sniper, the ''Phoenix'' mounts a Stolz Harbinger 2 [[PPC]]. To back it up, the 3R carries a pair of [[SRM-2]] launchers. Two ammo bins enable the use of different munitions, including [[Inferno]]s.<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| − | *;PX-1R : The original prototype of the ''Phoenix'', the 1R was slower and had fewer heat sinks | + | *;PX-1R : The original prototype of the ''Phoenix'' introduced in [[Introduction Year::2474]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, the 1R was slower and had fewer heat sinks<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/>. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 900<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 273</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2488/phoenix-px-1r/ MUL online entry for the PX-1R Phoenix varinat]''</ref> |
| − | *;PX-4R : This variant was highly anticipated, but it proved to be so unpopular that production was canceled. The decision to switch to an ammunition-fed [[Autocannon/10]] instead of the PPC is blamed | + | *;PX-4R : This variant developed in [[Introduction Year::2581]]<ref name="MUL3"/> was highly anticipated, but it proved to be so unpopular that production was canceled. The decision to switch to an ammunition-fed [[Autocannon/10]] instead of the PPC is blamed<ref name="TRO:3075p298+"/>. BV (2.0) = 996<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 274</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 218</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2490/phoenix-px-4r/ MUL online entry for the PX-4R Phoenix varinat]''</ref> |
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
* ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' | * ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:BattleMechs|Phoenix (BattleMech)]] |
| − | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs|Phoenix (BattleMech)]] |
| − | [[Category:50 ton BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:50 ton BattleMechs|Phoenix (BattleMech)]] |
| − | [[Category:Primitive BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Primitive BattleMechs|Phoenix (BattleMech)]] |
| − | [[Category:Rim Worlds Republic BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Rim Worlds Republic BattleMechs|Phoenix (BattleMech)]] |
Revision as of 08:54, 14 June 2016
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| Phoenix | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Liemann Incorporated[1] Diplass BattleMechs[2] |
| Production Year | 2520[3][4] |
| Model | PX-3R[1] |
| Class | Medium[1][[Category:Medium[1] BattleMechs]] |
| Cost | 4,234,250 C-bills[3] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50[1] tons[[Category:50[1] ton BattleMechs]] |
| Chassis | 12b Krauss-Liemann |
| Armor | PanzerSlab Type 3[1] |
| Engine | Magna 250[1] |
| Communications System | Vex/Holden TriComm Plus |
| Targeting Tracking System | Dillon QuadTrac w/Particle Cannon Suite[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 14[1] |
| Speed | 86[1] km/h |
| Jump Jets | Gerard Special A[1] |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | ??? |
| BV (2.0) | 1,106[1][3][5][6] |
Description
The Phoenix was the Rim Worlds Republic's first effort to design a jump-capable BattleMech. Terens Amaris was convinced that the Wasp and its jump jets heralded a sea-change in tactics and was determined to build a 'Mech larger than the Wasp that incorporated them. Unfortunately, the Republic lacked jump jets, so the project stalled while technicians reverse-engineered the technology. Terens insisted on "quality over quantity" in the Republic's BattleMech program, delaying production until well after the Terran Hegemony had fielded the Griffin and Shadow Hawk. Nonetheless, the Phoenix and its jumping capability did allow the Republic to execute new battle plans, including combat drops from DropShips. No other power produced or salvaged the Phoenix and it was believed to have become extinct following Aleksandr Kerensky's conquest of the Rim Worlds Republic. It was surprising, then, when a ComStar report indicated that the Hanseatic League was deploying a number of them.[1]
The main feature of the medium-class Phoenix is its ability to jump up to 150 meters. Capable of attaining 86 km/h, the Phoenix is protected by nine tons of armor.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
Primarily a sniper, the Phoenix mounts a Stolz Harbinger 2 PPC. To back it up, the 3R carries a pair of SRM-2 launchers. Two ammo bins enable the use of different munitions, including Infernos.[1]
Variants
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 298-299, "PX-3R Phoenix"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: Periphery, p. 11, "Infrastructural Integrity"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 MUL online entry for the Phoenix (BattleMech)
- ↑ Era Digest: Age of War, p. 11
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 272
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 217
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 MUL online entry for the PX-1R Phoenix varinat
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 273
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 MUL online entry for the PX-4R Phoenix varinat
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 274
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 218