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| Name = Purifier Adaptive | | Name = Purifier Adaptive | ||
− | | Manufacturer = [[Krupp Armament Works]] <ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 31 </ref> | + | | Manufacturer = |
+ | [[Krupp Armament Works]] <ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 31</ref> | ||
+ | ------ | ||
+ | [[Brevard Industries]]<ref name=MWDASPp16>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks'', p. 16: "Purifier battle armor"</ref> | ||
+ | ------ | ||
+ | [[Paragon Defense]]<ref name=MWDASPp16/> | ||
| production year=3062 | | production year=3062 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4881/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4881/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
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1x [[Modular Weapon Mount]] | 1x [[Modular Weapon Mount]] | ||
| Armor Type = [[Mimetic Armor|Mimetic]] | | Armor Type = [[Mimetic Armor|Mimetic]] | ||
− | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = ER Small Laser = 46<br>Narc = 21<br>[[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] = 20<br>PPC = 42 |
− | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = ER Small Laser = 52<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 51</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 15</ref><br>Narc = 50<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 52</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 16</ref><br>TAG = 26<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 54</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 17</ref><br>PPC = 47<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 53</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 18</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''Purifier Adaptive''' [[battle armor]] is produced by [[Word of Blake]], though the original data was stolen from [[ComStar]]. When the Word conquered [[Terra]] in [[3058]], they found the research that ComStar scientists had started only months before. For their part, ComStar believed the data had been destroyed, so they were as shocked as everybody else when a prototype turned up in August [[3061]]. The Purifier Adaptive is revolutionary in that it uses mimetic, color-shifting armor. It has dozens of tiny cameras that feed data concerning the environment back to a computer that shifts the colors of the suit to camouflage, much like a chameleon does naturally. This effect is much better the less the armor moves, as the computer does not have to struggle to keep up with the background. The [[Mimetic Armor]] makes the Purifier Adaptive much more difficult to target, especially when it is motionless. The drawback comes in the amount of armor it carries; only enough to stop a blast from a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. It does, however, mount enough [[jump jet]]s to leap ninety meters at a time. The [[Republic of the Sphere]] captured many Purifier suits and put them into service. The Republic Armed Forces organized their troops into four man squads. Aside from this organizational change, the Purifier operated in exactly the same manner as the Word of Blake version.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', pp. | + | The '''Purifier Adaptive''' [[battle armor]] is produced by [[Word of Blake]], though the original data was stolen from [[ComStar]]. When the Word conquered [[Terra]] in [[3058]], they found the research that ComStar scientists had started only months before. For their part, ComStar believed the data had been destroyed, so they were as shocked as everybody else when a prototype turned up in August [[3061]]. The Purifier Adaptive is revolutionary in that it uses mimetic, color-shifting armor. It has dozens of tiny cameras that feed data concerning the environment back to a computer that shifts the colors of the suit to camouflage, much like a chameleon does naturally. This effect is much better the less the armor moves, as the computer does not have to struggle to keep up with the background. The [[Mimetic Armor]] makes the Purifier Adaptive much more difficult to target, especially when it is motionless. The drawback comes in the amount of armor it carries; only enough to stop a blast from a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. It does, however, mount enough [[jump jet]]s to leap ninety meters at a time. The [[Republic of the Sphere]] captured many Purifier suits and put them into service. The Republic Armed Forces organized their troops into four man squads. Aside from this organizational change, the Purifier operated in exactly the same manner as the Word of Blake version.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', pp. 15–18</ref> |
− | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
− | The Purifier Adaptive has a battle claw that aids it in anti-[['Mech]] attacks. It mounts a modular weapon port that can accept an [[ER Small Laser]], | + | The Purifier Adaptive has a battle claw that aids it in anti-[['Mech]] attacks. It mounts a modular weapon port that can accept an [[Extended Range Small Laser (Battle Armor)|ER Small Laser]], [[Compact Narc Launcher]], [[Light Target Acquisition Gear (battle armor)|Light TAG]], or a [[Support Particle Projector Cannon|Support PPC]]. The ER Small is the only vehicle-scale weapon. The TAG allows the squad to act as spotters for [[artillery]] and [[Semi-Guided LRM|semi-guided]] missile fire. The Narc launcher only has one reload, and it is so bulky that a Purifier Adaptive trooper cannot make anti-'Mech attacks or jump until it runs out of ammunition and the launcher is jettisoned. The newest addition is the [[infantry]]-scale PPC, which, though an infantry weapon, allows the Purifier Adaptive to stand off and snipe at opponents, making good use of its mimetic armor. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | * Purifier Terra | + | *;Purifier Terra : Based on the standard Purifier suit, the primary difference is the removal of the mimetic armor and its replacement with Clan standard armor identical to that used on the [[Elemental]] suit. The Purifier Terra uses a [[Modular Weapon Mount]] to provide a variety of weapons options. The Coalition encountered variants equipped with Clan level [[Extended Range Small Laser (Battle Armor)|ER Small Laser]], [[Small Pulse Laser (Battle Armor)|Small Pulse Laser]], and [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|AP Gauss Rifle]]. Other variants used a [[Medium Recoilless Rifle (Battle Armor)|Medium Recoilless Rifle]]. Beyond that, any equipment that could fit into a 400kg MWM could be carried.<ref name=XTRO:Pp15>''Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms'', p. 15</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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* [[Bad Reputation]] | * [[Bad Reputation]] | ||
* [[Difficult to Maintain]] | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Notes== | ||
+ | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Läuterer'''. | ||
+ | * The art piece from LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide has the heraldry of the Swedish 3 Crowns because the artist Matthew Plog was inspired by an Illustration guide featuring Jas Grippen. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | + | Purifier (3).jpg|Original ''Purifier Adaptive'' from ''[[Field Manual: ComStar|FM:CS]]'' | |
− | + | Purifier.PNG|''Purifier Adaptive'' from ''[[LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | |
− | + | Purifier forest.jpg|Camouflaged ''Purifier Adaptive'' in forest from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade|TRO:3058 Upgrade]]'' | |
+ | Purifier BA JHS3072.jpg|''Purifier Adaptive'' in action from ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072|JHS:3072]]'' back cover | ||
+ | Purifier CA.png|''Purifier Adaptive'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Counterassault|MWDA CA]]'' dossiers | ||
+ | File:MWDA-CA032-Purifier Battle Armor.jpg|Purifier Battle Armor miniature from [[Miniatures - MechWarrior#MechWarrior: Counterassault|MechWarrior: Counterassault set]] | ||
+ | File:Purifier Battle Armor MWDA.jpg|thumb|The ''Purifier'' armor as seen in the ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
+ | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
− | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms]]'' |
− | *''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'' |
− | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
− | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' |
− | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
− | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' |
+ | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
[[Category:Battle Armor]] | [[Category:Battle Armor]] | ||
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[[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] | [[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake Battle Armor]] | [[Category:Word of Blake Battle Armor]] | ||
+ | [[Category:German renamed units]] |
Revision as of 07:41, 27 January 2024
Purifier Adaptive | |
Production information | |
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Manufacturer | Krupp Armament Works [1]
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Production Year | 3062[3] |
Use | Line Unit |
Weight Class | Medium |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Cost | 400,000 (unarmed) C-bills |
Introduced | 3062 |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 1,000 kg |
Top Speed | 10 km/h |
Armament | |
Armor Type | Mimetic |
BV (1.0) | ER Small Laser = 46 Narc = 21 TAG = 20 PPC = 42 |
BV (2.0) | ER Small Laser = 52[4][5] Narc = 50[6][7] TAG = 26[8][9] PPC = 47[10][11] |
Contents
Description
The Purifier Adaptive battle armor is produced by Word of Blake, though the original data was stolen from ComStar. When the Word conquered Terra in 3058, they found the research that ComStar scientists had started only months before. For their part, ComStar believed the data had been destroyed, so they were as shocked as everybody else when a prototype turned up in August 3061. The Purifier Adaptive is revolutionary in that it uses mimetic, color-shifting armor. It has dozens of tiny cameras that feed data concerning the environment back to a computer that shifts the colors of the suit to camouflage, much like a chameleon does naturally. This effect is much better the less the armor moves, as the computer does not have to struggle to keep up with the background. The Mimetic Armor makes the Purifier Adaptive much more difficult to target, especially when it is motionless. The drawback comes in the amount of armor it carries; only enough to stop a blast from a Medium Pulse Laser. It does, however, mount enough jump jets to leap ninety meters at a time. The Republic of the Sphere captured many Purifier suits and put them into service. The Republic Armed Forces organized their troops into four man squads. Aside from this organizational change, the Purifier operated in exactly the same manner as the Word of Blake version.[12]
Weapons and Equipment
The Purifier Adaptive has a battle claw that aids it in anti-'Mech attacks. It mounts a modular weapon port that can accept an ER Small Laser, Compact Narc Launcher, Light TAG, or a Support PPC. The ER Small is the only vehicle-scale weapon. The TAG allows the squad to act as spotters for artillery and semi-guided missile fire. The Narc launcher only has one reload, and it is so bulky that a Purifier Adaptive trooper cannot make anti-'Mech attacks or jump until it runs out of ammunition and the launcher is jettisoned. The newest addition is the infantry-scale PPC, which, though an infantry weapon, allows the Purifier Adaptive to stand off and snipe at opponents, making good use of its mimetic armor.
Variants
- Purifier Terra
- Based on the standard Purifier suit, the primary difference is the removal of the mimetic armor and its replacement with Clan standard armor identical to that used on the Elemental suit. The Purifier Terra uses a Modular Weapon Mount to provide a variety of weapons options. The Coalition encountered variants equipped with Clan level ER Small Laser, Small Pulse Laser, and AP Gauss Rifle. Other variants used a Medium Recoilless Rifle. Beyond that, any equipment that could fit into a 400kg MWM could be carried.[13]
Design Quirks
The Purifier Terra variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[13]
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Läuterer.
- The art piece from LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide has the heraldry of the Swedish 3 Crowns because the artist Matthew Plog was inspired by an Illustration guide featuring Jas Grippen.
Gallery
Original Purifier Adaptive from FM:CS
Purifier Adaptive from LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide
Camouflaged Purifier Adaptive in forest from TRO:3058 Upgrade
Purifier Adaptive in action from JHS:3072 back cover
Purifier Adaptive from MWDA CA dossiers
Purifier Battle Armor miniature from MechWarrior: Counterassault set
The Purifier armor as seen in the MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 31
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks, p. 16: "Purifier battle armor"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Purifier Adaptive
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 51
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 15
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 52
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 16
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 54
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 17
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 53
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 18
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, pp. 15–18
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms, p. 15