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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Sloth''' was designed by a team at the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] that consisted mostly of Lyran nationals. Rather than attempting to copy the [[Elemental (battle armor)|Elemental]] suit that was so effective, they opted to create a quadruped design that could serve as a mobile weapons platform. Even though it is technically [[battle armor]], the Sloth in most ways resembles a small vehicle. Its quad design precludes it from making anti-[['Mech]] attacks | + | The '''Sloth''' was designed by a team at the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] that consisted mostly of Lyran nationals. Rather than attempting to copy the [[Elemental (battle armor)|Elemental]] suit that was so effective, they opted to create a quadruped design that could serve as a mobile weapons platform. Even though it is technically [[battle armor]], the ''Sloth'' in most ways resembles a small vehicle. Its quad design precludes it from making anti-[['Mech]] attacks or riding mechanized on an [[OmniMech]], though it is advantageous in that it is more stable and easier to train pilots used to more traditional weapons of war. As of [[3070]], this first-generation battlesuit is no longer in production. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | In its role as a mobile weapons platform, the Sloth carries a pair of [[ | + | In its role as a mobile weapons platform, the ''Sloth'' carries a pair of [[Small Laser]]s, giving it good damage potential and staying power. To supplement the lasers, the ''Sloth'' mounts a [[pop-up mine]] that can lay four mines for unsuspecting enemies to blunder into, each of which is as powerful as two [[short-range missile]]s. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 11:50, 8 May 2008
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| Sloth | |
| Production information | |
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| Manufacturer | TharHes Industries |
| Use | Assault |
| Weight Class | Heavy |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 450,000 C-bills |
| Introduced | 305? |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,500 kg |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h |
| Armament |
2x Small Lasers |
| Armor Type | Standard |
| BV (1.0) | 31 |
Description
The Sloth was designed by a team at the New Avalon Institute of Science that consisted mostly of Lyran nationals. Rather than attempting to copy the Elemental suit that was so effective, they opted to create a quadruped design that could serve as a mobile weapons platform. Even though it is technically battle armor, the Sloth in most ways resembles a small vehicle. Its quad design precludes it from making anti-'Mech attacks or riding mechanized on an OmniMech, though it is advantageous in that it is more stable and easier to train pilots used to more traditional weapons of war. As of 3070, this first-generation battlesuit is no longer in production.
Armament
In its role as a mobile weapons platform, the Sloth carries a pair of Small Lasers, giving it good damage potential and staying power. To supplement the lasers, the Sloth mounts a pop-up mine that can lay four mines for unsuspecting enemies to blunder into, each of which is as powerful as two short-range missiles.