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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Spatha.JPG | |image=Spatha.JPG | ||
| − | |name=Spatha | + | |name=''Spatha'' |
| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer= |
|model=SP1-X | |model=SP1-X | ||
|production year=3067 | |production year=3067 | ||
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|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=60 | |mass=60 | ||
| − | |chassis=Spatha X | + | |chassis=[[Spatha X]] |
| − | |armor=[[ | + | |armor=[[Long-Arms Laser Reflect/Max]] |
| − | |engine=[[XL | + | |engine=[[XL engine|Hermes 360 XL]] |
| + | |comsys=Custom | ||
| + | |T&T=Custom | ||
| + | |heat sinks=13 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] | ||
|speed=97 | |speed=97 | ||
|speed with Triple Strength Myomer=119 | |speed with Triple Strength Myomer=119 | ||
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*2x [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s | *2x [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s | ||
*1x [[Laser Anti-Missile System|Laser AMS]] | *1x [[Laser Anti-Missile System|Laser AMS]] | ||
| − | *1x [[Sword]] | + | *1x [[Sword (weapon)|Sword]] |
|BV (1.0)=1,346 | |BV (1.0)=1,346 | ||
|BV (2.0)=2,037<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 258</ref> | |BV (2.0)=2,037<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 258</ref> | ||
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Developed by the eminent designer Doctor Géné Lyndon, the '''''Spatha''''' uses leading-edge technology to deadly effect in the [[Solaris Games]]. | Developed by the eminent designer Doctor Géné Lyndon, the '''''Spatha''''' uses leading-edge technology to deadly effect in the [[Solaris Games]]. | ||
| − | Like many [[Solaris VII]] arena 'Mechs, the ''Spatha'' is designed as a brawler, but relies upon finesse rather than brute strength like most. A hand-tooled Hermes 360 rated [[XXL | + | Like many [[Solaris VII]] arena 'Mechs, the ''Spatha'' is designed as a brawler, but relies upon finesse rather than brute strength like most. A hand-tooled Hermes 360-rated [[XXL engine]] trades durability for tremendous weight savings but the ''Spatha'' only has to fear [[autocannon]] or [[gauss rifle]] fire on its fragile engine thanks to its eleven tons of advanced [[Laser Reflective Armor|Long-Arms Laser Reflect/Max armor]] and McArthur [[Laser Anti-Missile System|Laser-X AMS]] negating its opponents' energy and missile weaponry. The ''Spatha'''s thirteen [[double heat sink]]s are barely up the task of cooling its advanced power plant and its own energy weapons, actually an intentional choice given the ''Spatha'' is equipped with [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to boost its speed and dramatically boost the effectiveness of its [[Sword (weapon)|sword]].<ref name="TRO3055U">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 158: "Mech Profile"</ref> |
The design's main flaw is outside of the arenas, the cost to build and maintain it. Rather than a rebuilt and heavily modified existing design, the ''Spatha'' is completely hand-assembled and needs a team of fifteen dedicated engineers to keep in fighting trim.<ref name="TRO3055U"/> | The design's main flaw is outside of the arenas, the cost to build and maintain it. Rather than a rebuilt and heavily modified existing design, the ''Spatha'' is completely hand-assembled and needs a team of fifteen dedicated engineers to keep in fighting trim.<ref name="TRO3055U"/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | While its body is | + | While its body is the height of high tech, for the most part the ''Spatha''s weaponry is relatively common for the era. The ''Spatha''s main weapon is the Sword it is named after, deadly enough before the triple strength myomer kicks in. Its ranged weaponry consists of an [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]] with an Spatha-X [[PPC Capacitor]], and two [[RAMTech 800P-X]] [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s and an [[Guided Technologies]] [[Streak SRM-6#Guided Technologies 2nd Generation|Guided Technologies 2nd Gen]] [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher for shorter ranges. <ref name="TRO3055U"/> |
==Custom Variants== | ==Custom Variants== | ||
| − | *;SP2-X ''Spatha'' "Warlord" : Obsessed with maintaining her design at the bleeding edge, Dr. Lyndon chose to view the [[Word of Blake]] occupation of Solaris in a positive light, making use of salvaged Blakist weaponry and technology to improve the ''Spatha''. Nicknamed the "Warlord", the second hand-built Spatha SP2-X retains much of the same highly advanced equipment as the original, but drops the PPC, Streak launcher and X-Pulse lasers for | + | *;SP2-X ''Spatha'' "Warlord" : Obsessed with maintaining her design at the bleeding edge, Dr. Lyndon chose to view the [[Word of Blake]] occupation of Solaris in a positive light, making use of salvaged Blakist weaponry and technology to improve the ''Spatha''. Nicknamed the "Warlord", the second hand-built Spatha SP2-X retains much of the same highly advanced equipment as the original, but drops the PPC, Streak launcher and X-Pulse lasers for an [[ER Large Laser]] and a pair of captured [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]]s. The remaining weight saved, further enhanced by a switch to a [[Small Cockpit]], allows the addition of an [[Angel ECM Suite]] and an advanced [[Blue Shield Particle Field Damper]] to further improve the design's defensive abilities. BV (2.0) = 1,899 <ref name="XTROG">''Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators'', p. 5: "Custom Profile"</ref> |
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Spatha'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Spatha Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
| + | * [[Non-Standard Parts]] | ||
| + | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:21, 22 March 2024
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| Spatha | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Production Year | 3067[1] |
| Model | SP1-X |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 52,704,961 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Spatha X |
| Armor | Long-Arms Laser Reflect/Max |
| Engine | Hermes 360 XL |
| Communications System | Custom |
| Targeting Tracking System | Custom |
| Heat Sinks | 13 double |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,346 |
| BV (2.0) | 2,037[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Developed by the eminent designer Doctor Géné Lyndon, the Spatha uses leading-edge technology to deadly effect in the Solaris Games.
Like many Solaris VII arena 'Mechs, the Spatha is designed as a brawler, but relies upon finesse rather than brute strength like most. A hand-tooled Hermes 360-rated XXL engine trades durability for tremendous weight savings but the Spatha only has to fear autocannon or gauss rifle fire on its fragile engine thanks to its eleven tons of advanced Long-Arms Laser Reflect/Max armor and McArthur Laser-X AMS negating its opponents' energy and missile weaponry. The Spatha's thirteen double heat sinks are barely up the task of cooling its advanced power plant and its own energy weapons, actually an intentional choice given the Spatha is equipped with Triple Strength Myomer to boost its speed and dramatically boost the effectiveness of its sword.[3]
The design's main flaw is outside of the arenas, the cost to build and maintain it. Rather than a rebuilt and heavily modified existing design, the Spatha is completely hand-assembled and needs a team of fifteen dedicated engineers to keep in fighting trim.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
While its body is the height of high tech, for the most part the Spathas weaponry is relatively common for the era. The Spathas main weapon is the Sword it is named after, deadly enough before the triple strength myomer kicks in. Its ranged weaponry consists of an Defiance 1001 ER PPC with an Spatha-X PPC Capacitor, and two RAMTech 800P-X Medium X-Pulse Lasers and an Guided Technologies Guided Technologies 2nd Gen Streak SRM-6 launcher for shorter ranges. [3]
Custom Variants[edit]
- SP2-X Spatha "Warlord"
- Obsessed with maintaining her design at the bleeding edge, Dr. Lyndon chose to view the Word of Blake occupation of Solaris in a positive light, making use of salvaged Blakist weaponry and technology to improve the Spatha. Nicknamed the "Warlord", the second hand-built Spatha SP2-X retains much of the same highly advanced equipment as the original, but drops the PPC, Streak launcher and X-Pulse lasers for an ER Large Laser and a pair of captured Medium Variable Speed Pulse Lasers. The remaining weight saved, further enhanced by a switch to a Small Cockpit, allows the addition of an Angel ECM Suite and an advanced Blue Shield Particle Field Damper to further improve the design's defensive abilities. BV (2.0) = 1,899 [4]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Spatha has the following Design Quirks:[5]
Gallery[edit]
Original Spatha from TRO:3055 Upgrade
Experimental SPS-X Spatha "Warlord" from XTRO:Gladiators
