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Line 2: |image=Piranha RGilClan v13.png |image=Piranha RGilClan v13.png |name=''Piranha'' |name=''Piranha'' − |manufacturer=[[Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E]]<ref name=TRCIp8f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 8–9: "Piranha"</ref>, <!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U --> + |manufacturer=[[Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E]]<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name="TRO:CIp8">''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 8, "Piranha"</ref>,<br>[[Auxiliary Production Site 4]]<ref name="TRO:CIp8"/> − ----+ |model= PRA − Unnamed manufacturing plant on [[Vinton]]<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 130</ref> − ---- − [[Auxiliary Production Site 4|CSD ''Poseidon''/Auxiliary Production Site 4]]<ref name=TRCIp8f /> − |model= PRA{{cn}} |production year=3051 |production year=3051 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2535/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2535/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 14:
Line 10: |mech type=BattleMech |mech type=BattleMech |feet=Biped |feet=Biped − |cost= 2,780,940 [[C-bill]]s<ref name=RSU3058C>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 94</ref> + |cost= 2,780,940 C-bills <br> + 2,779,740 C-bills<ref name=RSU3058C>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 94</ref> |mass=20 |mass=20 − |chassis=[[Bergan XIV Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp8f /> --> + |chassis=Bergan XIV [[Endo Steel]] − |armor=[[Forging ZK11 Standard]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp8f /> --> + |armor=Forging ZK11 Standard − |engine=[[180 Firebox XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp8f /> --> + |engine=180 Firebox [[Extralight fusion engine|XL]] − |comsys=[[K9 Communications System]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp8f /> --> + |comsys=[[K9 Communications System]] − |T&T=[[Able-Seven Sensor Suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp8f /> --> + |T&T=[[Able-Seven Sensor Suite]] − |heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp8f /> --> + |heat sinks=10 − |speed=151 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp8f /> --> + |speed=151 − |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp8f /> --> + |armament= − * 2x [[ER medium laser]] + *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s − * 1x [[ER small laser]] + *1x [[ER Small Laser]] − * 12x [[machine gun]] + *12x [[Machine Gun]]s |BV (1.0)=801<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 160-161, "Piranha"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 134</ref> |BV (1.0)=801<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 160-161, "Piranha"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 134</ref> − |BV (2.0)=998<ref name=TRCIp8f /><ref name=RSU3058C/> + |BV (2.0)=998<ref name=RSU3058C/> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Piranha''''' was developed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] shortly before the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] to combat [[Inner Sphere]] conventional [[infantry]] and light [[vehicle]]s. The sheer speed that the [[BattleMech]] is capable of has also made it something of a scout, though it lacks the sophisticated electronic equipment of dedicated scout 'Mechs. + The '''''Piranha''''' was developed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] shortly before the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] to combat [[Inner Sphere]] conventional [[infantry]] and light [[vehicle]]s. The sheer speed that the [[BattleMech]] is capable of has also made it something of a scout, though it lacks sophisticated electronic equipment. The ''Piranha'' is protected mostly by its speed, though it does mount four tons of armor. Relatively rare in the Inner Sphere following [[Tukayyid]], by the late 3060s the Diamond Sharks maintained production of the ''Piranha'' primarily as a filler to pad out other sales to the various [[Clans]]. The design had also begun to appear in sizable numbers in the [[Flurry Cluster]]s of [[Clan Ice Hellion]] who successfully bid for and won the rights to produce the design in [[3066]]<ref name=TRO:3058U/> in a Trial fought on [[Hector (system)|Hector]].<ref name="TRO:CIp8"/> Ideally suited to their "pack" tactics, the Hellions created new variants on the ''Piranha'', though they maintain the original design philosophy.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 142</ref><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 156-157, "Piranha"</ref> At least two dozen were sold by Shark merchants to [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] in late [[3068]].<ref name=TRO:3058U/> − − Relatively rare in the Inner Sphere following [[Tukayyid]], by the late 3060s the Diamond Sharks maintained production of the ''Piranha'' primarily as a filler to pad out other sales to the various [[Clans]]. The design had also begun to appear in sizable numbers in the [[Flurry Cluster]]s of [[Clan Ice Hellion]], who successfully bid for and won the rights to produce the design in [[3066]]<ref name=TRO:3058U/> in a Trial fought on [[Hector (system)|Hector]].<ref name=TRCIp8f/> Ideally suited to their "pack" tactics, the Hellions created new variants on the ''Piranha'', though they maintain the original design philosophy.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 142</ref><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 156-157, "Piranha"</ref> − − At least two dozen were sold by Shark merchants to [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] in late [[3068]].<ref name=TRO:3058U/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Piranha''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main threat is its 12 [[Series XII Rotary]] [[machine gun]]s. These pose a serious threat to any foe on such a speedy 'Mech, especially if a [[Star]] of ''Piranhas'' operate in a pack, and such a large array allows the 'Mech to chew through an opponent's rear armor almost instantly. They are most deadly, however, to unarmored [[infantry]], capable of wiping out an entire company in seconds. For work against hardened targets, the ''Piranha'' mounts a pair of [[Mk. 3 (ERML)|Mk. 3]] [[ER medium laser]]s and a single [[Series 1]] [[ER small laser]]. + The ''Piranha'''s main threat is its twelve [[Series XII Rotary]] [[Machine Gun]]s. These are a serious threat to any foe on such a speedy 'Mech, especially if a [[Star]] of ''Piranhas'' operate in a pack, and such a large array allows the 'Mech to chew through an opponent's rear armor almost instantly. They are most deadly, however, to unarmored [[infantry]], capable of wiping out an entire company in seconds. For work against hardened targets, the ''Piranha'' mounts a pair of [[Mk. 3 (ERML)|Mk. 3]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a single [[Series 1]] [[ER Small Laser]]. Since the design only uses ten single [[heat sink]]s, the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] must still manage heat levels. The ammunition dependency of the Machine Guns ensure that ''Piranhas'' must stay close to supply lines, so most have been relegated to ''[[solahma]]'' or garrison roles.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/> − Since the design only uses 10 [[single heat sink]]s, the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] must still manage heat levels, and the ammunition dependency of the machine guns ensure that ''Piranhas'' must stay close to supply lines, so most have been relegated to ''[[solahma]]'' or garrison roles.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/>+ ==Variants== + *;''Piranha 2'' : This variant of the ''Piranha'' is fielded by Clan Ice Hellion and upgrades to [[double heat sink]]s so that the Machine Guns can be effectively swapped out for [[ER Micro Laser]]s. The other lasers were upgraded to [[Heavy Lasers|heavy]] models. BV (1.0) = 660<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 135</ref>, BV (2.0) = 853<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 95</ref> − ==Variants==+ *;''Piranha 3'' : This version is more properly adapted to a scouting role by the addition of a [[Light Active Probe]]. It also uses upgraded heat sinks to allow for an all-energy configuration. Eight ER Micro Lasers and two [[Micro Pulse Laser]]s replace the machine guns. A [[Targeting Computer]] improves the accuracy of all the weapons. BV (1.0) = 992<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 136</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,142<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 96</ref> − *; ''Piranha'' 2 : This variant of the ''Piranha'' is fielded by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] and upgrades to [[double heat sink]]s. This allows the [[machine gun]]s to be swapped out for [[ER micro laser]]s, and the two [[ER medium laser]]s and [[ER small laser]] to be upgraded to [[heavy laser]] versions.<ref name=TRCIp8f /> BV (1.0) = 660<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 135</ref>, BV (2.0) = 853<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 95</ref> − *; ''Piranha'' 3 : This version is more properly adapted to a scouting role by the addition of a [[light active probe]], and also uses [[double heat sink]]s to allow for an all-energy configuration. Eight [[ER micro laser]]s and two [[micro pulse laser]]s replace the [[machine gun]]s, and are all tied into a [[targeting computer]] improves the accuracy of all the weapons.<ref name=TRCIp8f /> BV (1.0) = 992<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 136</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,142<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 96</ref> + *;''Piranha 4'' : This version uses two [[Machine Gun Array]]s to make it more effective in combat. One array mounts [[Light Machine Gun]]s, while the other mounts standard Machine Guns. The ER Medium Lasers are tied into a Targeting Computer as well.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 1063<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 135</ref> − *; ''Piranha'' 4 : This version uses two [[Machine Gun Array]]s to make it more effective in combat. One array mounts [[light machine gun]]s, while the other mounts standard [[machine gun]]s; the [[ER medium laser]]s are also tied into a new [[targeting computer]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 1063<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 135</ref> + *;''Piranha 5'' : This variant was introduced by [[Clan Sea Fox]] on [[Solaris VII]]. Each arm has an [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]], while an [[ER Small Laser]] is in the center torso. Each side torso retains the six Machine Guns found on the standard ''Piranha''. The single heat sinks have been replaced by double heat sinks to control the heat. The final change is an engine [[Supercharger]] that allows the 'Mech to reach sprint speeds of 180 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,132<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13'', p. 14</ref> − *; ''Piranha'' 5 : This variant was introduced by [[Clan Sea Fox]] on [[Solaris VII]]. Each arm has an [[improved heavy medium laser]], while an [[ER small laser]] is in the center torso. Each side torso retains six [[machine gun]]s found on the standard ''Piranha'', and the [[single heat sink]]s have been replaced with [[double heat sink]]s to control the heat. The final change is an engine [[supercharger]] that allows the 'Mech to reach sprint speeds of 194 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,132<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13'', p. 14</ref> ===Apocryphal Variants=== ===Apocryphal Variants=== {{ApocryphalContentStart}} {{ApocryphalContentStart}} ''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:'' ''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:'' − *; PIR-A : The first [[Piranha Games]]-developed variant, the ''Piranha'' A is a support unit mounting two [[anti-missile system]]s beside two [[machine gun]]s in each side torso, supported by an [[ER micro laser]] in each arm and a center torso mounted [[ER small laser]]. Carrying one ton each of machine gun and AMS ammo, the ''Piranha'' A retains the standard ''Piranha'' [[endo steel]] frame and [[XL engine]], but is fitted with 10 [[double heat sink]]s and clad in three and half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name=MWO-P>''MechWarrior Online'' "Piranha Sale Page"</ref> + *; PIR-A : The first [[Piranha Games]] developed variant, the ''Piranha'' A is a support unit mounting two [[Anti-Missile System]]s beside two machine guns in each side torso, supported by an ER Micro Laser in each arm and a center torso mounted [[ER Small Laser]]. Carrying a ton each of machine gun and AMS ammo, the ''Piranha'' A retains the standard ''Piranha'' Endo Steel frame and XL engine but is fitted with ten double heat sinks and clad in three and half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name=MWO-P>''MechWarrior Online'' "Piranha Sale Page"</ref> − *; PIR-B : The second MWO developed variant, the ''Piranha'' B carries a pair of [[ER small laser]]s in each arm, supported by a pair of [[heavy machine gun]]s in each side torso and twin [[ER medium laser]]s in the center torso. Built on the same body as the ''Piranha'' A, the B variant carries a single ton of heavy machine gun reloads.<ref name=MWO-P>''MechWarrior Online'' "Piranha Sale Page"</ref> + *;PIR-B : The second MWO developed variant, the ''Piranha'' B carries a pair of ER Small Lasers in each arm supported by a pair of [[Heavy Machine Gun]]s in each side torso and twin ER Medium Lasers in the center torso. Built on the same body as the ''Piranha'' A, the B variant carries a single ton of heavy machine gun reloads.<ref name=MWO-P>''MechWarrior Online'' "Piranha Sale Page"</ref> − *; PIR-CI ''Cipher'' : The ''Piranha'' [[Hero 'Mech]], the ''Cipher'' carries three [[machine gun]]s and three [[ER micro laser]]s in each side torso, supported by a single [[heavy medium laser]] in each arm and a center torso-mounted [[ER small laser]]. Carrying two tons of machine gun ammunition and 10 [[double heat sink]]s, the ''Cipher'' is built on an 180-rated [[XL engine]], an [[endo steel]] frame, and is covered by just three tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name=MWO-P>''MechWarrior Online'' "Piranha Sale Page"</ref> + *;PIR-CI ''Cipher'' : The ''Piranha'' [[Hero 'Mech]], the ''Cipher'' carries three Machine Guns and three ER Micro Lasers in each side torso supported by a single Heavy Medium Laser in each arm and a center torso ER Small Laser. Carrying two tons of machine gun ammunition and ten double heat sinks, the ''Cipher'' is built on an 180 XL engine, an Endo Steel frame and is covered by just three tons of ferro-fibrous armor.<ref name=MWO-P>''MechWarrior Online'' "Piranha Sale Page"</ref> {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The ''Piranha'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Piranha Entry.</ref> + The ''Piranha'' has the following [[Design Quirks|Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Piranha Entry.</ref> − * [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting (Short)]] + * [[Improved Targeting: Short]] − − ==Notable Pilots== − :''See [[:Category:Notable Piranha Pilots]]'' ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 77:
Line 66: CCG Mechwarrior Piranha.jpg|''Piranha'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' CCG Mechwarrior Piranha.jpg|''Piranha'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' MWO_Piranha.png|Model of ''Piranha'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]'' MWO_Piranha.png|Model of ''Piranha'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]'' − Clan Striker Star - Piranha.jpg|''Piranha'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Striker Star]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 99:
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|image=Piranha RGilClan v13.png | |image=Piranha RGilClan v13.png | ||
|name=''Piranha'' | |name=''Piranha'' | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer=[[Constantin Assembly Plant M27A-E]]<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name="TRO:CIp8">''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 8, "Piranha"</ref>,<br>[[Auxiliary Production Site 4]]<ref name="TRO:CIp8"/> |
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|production year=3051 | |production year=3051 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2535/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2535/ MUL online date for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|feet=Biped | |feet=Biped | ||
| − | |cost= 2,780,940 | + | |cost= 2,780,940 C-bills <br> |
| + | 2,779,740 C-bills<ref name=RSU3058C>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 94</ref> | ||
|mass=20 | |mass=20 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[ | + | |chassis=Bergan XIV [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Forging ZK11 Standard |
| − | |engine=[[ | + | |engine=180 Firebox [[Extralight fusion engine|XL]] |
| − | |comsys=[[K9 Communications System]] | + | |comsys=[[K9 Communications System]] |
| − | |T&T=[[Able-Seven Sensor Suite]] | + | |T&T=[[Able-Seven Sensor Suite]] |
| − | |heat sinks=10 | + | |heat sinks=10 |
| − | |speed=151 | + | |speed=151 |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= |
| − | * 2x [[ER | + | *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s |
| − | * 1x [[ER | + | *1x [[ER Small Laser]] |
| − | * 12x [[ | + | *12x [[Machine Gun]]s |
|BV (1.0)=801<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 160-161, "Piranha"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 134</ref> | |BV (1.0)=801<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 160-161, "Piranha"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 134</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)=998 | + | |BV (2.0)=998<ref name=RSU3058C/> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Piranha''''' was developed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] shortly before the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] to combat [[Inner Sphere]] conventional [[infantry]] and light [[vehicle]]s. The sheer speed that the [[BattleMech]] is capable of has also made it something of a scout, though it lacks | + | The '''''Piranha''''' was developed by [[Clan Diamond Shark]] shortly before the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] to combat [[Inner Sphere]] conventional [[infantry]] and light [[vehicle]]s. The sheer speed that the [[BattleMech]] is capable of has also made it something of a scout, though it lacks sophisticated electronic equipment. The ''Piranha'' is protected mostly by its speed, though it does mount four tons of armor. Relatively rare in the Inner Sphere following [[Tukayyid]], by the late 3060s the Diamond Sharks maintained production of the ''Piranha'' primarily as a filler to pad out other sales to the various [[Clans]]. The design had also begun to appear in sizable numbers in the [[Flurry Cluster]]s of [[Clan Ice Hellion]] who successfully bid for and won the rights to produce the design in [[3066]]<ref name=TRO:3058U/> in a Trial fought on [[Hector (system)|Hector]].<ref name="TRO:CIp8"/> Ideally suited to their "pack" tactics, the Hellions created new variants on the ''Piranha'', though they maintain the original design philosophy.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 142</ref><ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058'', pp. 156-157, "Piranha"</ref> At least two dozen were sold by Shark merchants to [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] in late [[3068]].<ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
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| − | Relatively rare in the Inner Sphere following [[Tukayyid]], by the late 3060s the Diamond Sharks maintained production of the ''Piranha'' primarily as a filler to pad out other sales to the various [[Clans]]. The design had also begun to appear in sizable numbers in the [[Flurry Cluster]]s of [[Clan Ice Hellion]] | ||
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| − | At least two dozen were sold by Shark merchants to [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] in late [[3068]].<ref name=TRO:3058U/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Piranha'' | + | The ''Piranha'''s main threat is its twelve [[Series XII Rotary]] [[Machine Gun]]s. These are a serious threat to any foe on such a speedy 'Mech, especially if a [[Star]] of ''Piranhas'' operate in a pack, and such a large array allows the 'Mech to chew through an opponent's rear armor almost instantly. They are most deadly, however, to unarmored [[infantry]], capable of wiping out an entire company in seconds. For work against hardened targets, the ''Piranha'' mounts a pair of [[Mk. 3 (ERML)|Mk. 3]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a single [[Series 1]] [[ER Small Laser]]. Since the design only uses ten single [[heat sink]]s, the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] must still manage heat levels. The ammunition dependency of the Machine Guns ensure that ''Piranhas'' must stay close to supply lines, so most have been relegated to ''[[solahma]]'' or garrison roles.<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref name=TRO:3058/> |
| − | + | ==Variants== | |
| + | *;''Piranha 2'' : This variant of the ''Piranha'' is fielded by Clan Ice Hellion and upgrades to [[double heat sink]]s so that the Machine Guns can be effectively swapped out for [[ER Micro Laser]]s. The other lasers were upgraded to [[Heavy Lasers|heavy]] models. BV (1.0) = 660<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 135</ref>, BV (2.0) = 853<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 95</ref> | ||
| − | + | *;''Piranha 3'' : This version is more properly adapted to a scouting role by the addition of a [[Light Active Probe]]. It also uses upgraded heat sinks to allow for an all-energy configuration. Eight ER Micro Lasers and two [[Micro Pulse Laser]]s replace the machine guns. A [[Targeting Computer]] improves the accuracy of all the weapons. BV (1.0) = 992<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 136</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,142<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 96</ref> | |
| − | *; ''Piranha'' | ||
| − | *; ''Piranha'' | + | *;''Piranha 4'' : This version uses two [[Machine Gun Array]]s to make it more effective in combat. One array mounts [[Light Machine Gun]]s, while the other mounts standard Machine Guns. The ER Medium Lasers are tied into a Targeting Computer as well.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 1063<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 135</ref> |
| − | *; ''Piranha'' | + | *;''Piranha 5'' : This variant was introduced by [[Clan Sea Fox]] on [[Solaris VII]]. Each arm has an [[Improved Heavy Medium Laser]], while an [[ER Small Laser]] is in the center torso. Each side torso retains the six Machine Guns found on the standard ''Piranha''. The single heat sinks have been replaced by double heat sinks to control the heat. The final change is an engine [[Supercharger]] that allows the 'Mech to reach sprint speeds of 180 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,132<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13'', p. 14</ref> |
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===Apocryphal Variants=== | ===Apocryphal Variants=== | ||
{{ApocryphalContentStart}} | {{ApocryphalContentStart}} | ||
''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:'' | ''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:'' | ||
| − | *; PIR-A : The first [[Piranha Games]] | + | *; PIR-A : The first [[Piranha Games]] developed variant, the ''Piranha'' A is a support unit mounting two [[Anti-Missile System]]s beside two machine guns in each side torso, supported by an ER Micro Laser in each arm and a center torso mounted [[ER Small Laser]]. Carrying a ton each of machine gun and AMS ammo, the ''Piranha'' A retains the standard ''Piranha'' Endo Steel frame and XL engine but is fitted with ten double heat sinks and clad in three and half tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor.<ref name=MWO-P>''MechWarrior Online'' "Piranha Sale Page"</ref> |
| − | *; PIR-B : The second MWO developed variant, the ''Piranha'' B carries a pair of | + | *;PIR-B : The second MWO developed variant, the ''Piranha'' B carries a pair of ER Small Lasers in each arm supported by a pair of [[Heavy Machine Gun]]s in each side torso and twin ER Medium Lasers in the center torso. Built on the same body as the ''Piranha'' A, the B variant carries a single ton of heavy machine gun reloads.<ref name=MWO-P>''MechWarrior Online'' "Piranha Sale Page"</ref> |
| − | *; PIR-CI ''Cipher'' : The ''Piranha'' [[Hero 'Mech]], the ''Cipher'' carries three | + | *;PIR-CI ''Cipher'' : The ''Piranha'' [[Hero 'Mech]], the ''Cipher'' carries three Machine Guns and three ER Micro Lasers in each side torso supported by a single Heavy Medium Laser in each arm and a center torso ER Small Laser. Carrying two tons of machine gun ammunition and ten double heat sinks, the ''Cipher'' is built on an 180 XL engine, an Endo Steel frame and is covered by just three tons of ferro-fibrous armor.<ref name=MWO-P>''MechWarrior Online'' "Piranha Sale Page"</ref> |
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Piranha'' has the following [[Design Quirk]] | + | The ''Piranha'' has the following [[Design Quirks|Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Piranha Entry.</ref> |
| − | * [[Improved Targeting | + | * [[Improved Targeting: Short]] |
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CCG Mechwarrior Piranha.jpg|''Piranha'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | CCG Mechwarrior Piranha.jpg|''Piranha'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
MWO_Piranha.png|Model of ''Piranha'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]'' | MWO_Piranha.png|Model of ''Piranha'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]'' | ||
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