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{{InfoBoxBattleArmor | {{InfoBoxBattleArmor | ||
| image = SimianBA.jpeg | | image = SimianBA.jpeg | ||
| Name = Simian Battle Armor | | Name = Simian Battle Armor | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = | + | | Manufacturer = [[Rhodes Foundry]]<ref name=trorots7/> |
| Use = Unknown | | Use = Unknown | ||
| − | | Weight Class = | + | | Weight Class = Medium<ref name=trorots7>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 7</ref> |
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = |
| Introduced = n/a | | Introduced = n/a | ||
| − | | Mass = | + | | Mass = 1000 |
| − | | Top Speed = | + | | Top Speed = 23<ref name=trorots7/> |
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = 1 x [[Modular Weapon Mount]] |
| − | + | | Armor Type = Standard | |
| − | | Armor Type = | + | | BV (2.0) = 40 (Small Laser)<br> 45 (Light Recoilless Rifle) <br> 34 (Flamer) <br> 36 (Heavy Machine Gun) |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The Simian is a [[Battle Armor]] suit that first appeared during the [[Dark Age]] era. The Simian's stooped posture and long forearms mimics that of many primates and it is thought its name comes from this similarity. | + | The '''Simian''' is a [[Battle Armor]] suit that first appeared during the [[Dark Age]] era. The Simian's stooped posture and long forearms mimics that of many primates and it is thought its name comes from this similarity. The Simian is faster than many suits its size, and is known to sometimes use a quad gait for even more speed. This speed comes with the sacrifice of armor protection, and they are known to be easy to disable. The suit is also jump capable, able to cover 90 meters in a single leap. To make better use of available resources, Simian suits are equipped with [[Magnetic Battle Claws]]. |
| − | The Simian | + | The simple nature of the design means it is easy to construct and this was useful after the creation of [[Fortress Republic]]. The Simian was sent out as part of Republic raiding parties, and since it had never been seen no one knew who produced it. This created confusion among the various intelligence services of the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 6</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The Simian sports a | + | The Simian sports a Modular Weapon Mount on the right shoulder. This system typically holds a [[Small Laser]], but other configurations include a [[Light Recoilless Rifle]], [[Flamer]], or [[Heavy Machine Gun]]. Usually the Simian doesn't mount advanced weaponry, instead choosing to use popular weaponry. Its arms are also used as effective melee weapons when engaging infantry. A small [[Searchlight]] was added as well, but this seems to be an afterthought. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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*Wizkids Article (Archived) [http://web.archive.org/web/20070713132443/www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/linknet/default.asp?a=40676] "Calling All Militias" | *Wizkids Article (Archived) [http://web.archive.org/web/20070713132443/www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/linknet/default.asp?a=40676] "Calling All Militias" | ||
*Wizkids Article (Archived) [http://web.archive.org/web/20080529213838/www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/LinkNet/default.asp?a=40730] "Answering the Call" | *Wizkids Article (Archived) [http://web.archive.org/web/20080529213838/www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/LinkNet/default.asp?a=40730] "Answering the Call" | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 14:42, 6 January 2014
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| Simian Battle Armor | |
| Production information | |
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| Manufacturer | Rhodes Foundry[1] |
| Use | Unknown |
| Weight Class | Medium[1] |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Introduced | n/a |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1000 kg |
| Top Speed | 23[1] km/h |
| Armament | |
| Armor Type | Standard |
| BV (2.0) | 40 (Small Laser) 45 (Light Recoilless Rifle) 34 (Flamer) 36 (Heavy Machine Gun) |
Description
The Simian is a Battle Armor suit that first appeared during the Dark Age era. The Simian's stooped posture and long forearms mimics that of many primates and it is thought its name comes from this similarity. The Simian is faster than many suits its size, and is known to sometimes use a quad gait for even more speed. This speed comes with the sacrifice of armor protection, and they are known to be easy to disable. The suit is also jump capable, able to cover 90 meters in a single leap. To make better use of available resources, Simian suits are equipped with Magnetic Battle Claws.
The simple nature of the design means it is easy to construct and this was useful after the creation of Fortress Republic. The Simian was sent out as part of Republic raiding parties, and since it had never been seen no one knew who produced it. This created confusion among the various intelligence services of the Inner Sphere.[2]
Weapons and Equipment
The Simian sports a Modular Weapon Mount on the right shoulder. This system typically holds a Small Laser, but other configurations include a Light Recoilless Rifle, Flamer, or Heavy Machine Gun. Usually the Simian doesn't mount advanced weaponry, instead choosing to use popular weaponry. Its arms are also used as effective melee weapons when engaging infantry. A small Searchlight was added as well, but this seems to be an afterthought.
Variants
References
- MechWarrior: Age of Destruction
- Wizkids Article (Archived) [1] "Calling All Militias"
- Wizkids Article (Archived) [2] "Answering the Call"
- Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere