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|model=TLN-5W | |model=TLN-5W | ||
|production year=2660 | |production year=2660 | ||
− | |cost= 6,034,275 C- | + | |cost= 6,034,275 [[C-bill]]s |
|mass=35 | |mass=35 | ||
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
− | |chassis=Blackstone QTS Light | + | |chassis=[[Blackstone QTS Light]] |
− | |armor=Kallon Light Shield A | + | |armor=[[Kallon Light Shield A]] |
|engine=[[Edasich Motors 280 XL]] | |engine=[[Edasich Motors 280 XL]] | ||
|comsys=[[Lockheed/CBM Comset 100]] | |comsys=[[Lockheed/CBM Comset 100]] | ||
|T&T=[[Sturmfeur Highlight with BlindFire Radar]] | |T&T=[[Sturmfeur Highlight with BlindFire Radar]] | ||
− | |heat sinks=11 [[double heat | + | |heat sinks=11 [[double heat sink]]s |
|speed=129.6 | |speed=129.6 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
* 1x [[ER PPC]] | * 1x [[ER PPC]] | ||
− | * 2x [[ | + | * 2x [[Medium laser]]s |
|BV (1.0) = 1,030<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 171</ref> | |BV (1.0) = 1,030<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 171</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0) = 1,175<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 231</ref> | |BV (2.0) = 1,175<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 231</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''''Talon''''' was first deployed in [[Introduction Year::2660]] to provide light BattleMech companies much needed long-range firepower and punch. However, prior to the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]] | + | The '''''Talon''''' was first deployed in [[Introduction Year::2660]] to provide light [[BattleMech]] companies much needed long-range firepower and punch. However, prior to the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]], the initial TLN-5W model of the ''Talon'' was reserved for [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal units]] only<ref name=sldf1>''Field Manual: SLDF'', page 14</ref><ref name=sldf2/>, and ended up being the case with the wartime TLN-5V variant as well.<ref name=sldf2>''Field Manual: SLDF'', page 241</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 232</ref> The BattleMech was wildly successful, with sales to the [[Star League High Command]] quickly surpassing all other light BattleMechs. The success of the ''Talon'' outlived the first ''Star League'', but it was never able to flourish during the [[First Succession War]], as the rate of attrition equaled the rate of production. When its last production facility was nuked in [[Production Ceased::2815]], the fate of the ''Talon'' was sealed; the last ''Talon'' was cannibalized for parts during the first year of the [[Second Succession War]], [[Extinction Era::2830]].<ref name=TRO:3058>''Technical Readout: 3058, p. 104: "Talon"</ref><ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
− | The technological renaissance of the [[Inner Sphere]] allowed production to begin on Inarcs once again in [[Reintroduction Year::3056]].<ref name=TRO:3058/><ref name=TRO:3058U/> | + | The technological renaissance of the [[Inner Sphere]] allowed production to begin on [[Inarcs]] once again in [[Reintroduction Year::3056]].<ref name=TRO:3058/><ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | The ''Talon'' is intended to act as a long-range sniper for light units. To carry out this mission, the ''Talon'' was | + | The ''Talon'' is intended to act as a long-range sniper for light 'Mech units. To carry out this mission, the ''Talon'' was equipped with a [[Lord's Light 2]] [[ER PPC]] that gives it a reach of just under 700 meters. For defense at close ranges, the ''Talon'' has two [[ChisComp 39]] [[medium laser]]s that give it enough protection to defend itself from most other light 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO:3058/><ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
− | ''Talon'' BattleMechs are also fleet of foot, with a top speed of 129.6 km/h, allowing it to keep up with almost any light 'Mech in existence | + | ''Talon'' BattleMechs are also fleet of foot, with a top speed of 129.6 km/h, allowing it to keep up with almost any light 'Mech in existence, and is able to reach this speed through the use of an [[Edasich Motors]] 280-rated [[XL engine]]. The 'Mech is armored with seven and a half tons of [[Kallon Light Shield A]] [[standard armor]], which provides a respectable amount of protection against enemy fire. It also has 11 [[double heat sink]]s to handle the high heat load from its weapons payload.<ref name=TRO:3058/><ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
− | *; TLN-5V : A simple modification from 2670, this variant replaces the ER PPC with a standard [[ | + | *; TLN-5V : A simple modification from 2670, this variant replaces the [[ER PPC]] with a standard [[PPC]]. This greatly reduces the burden on the cooling system. BV (2.0) = 1,075<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 232</ref> |
− | *; TLN-5W-EC :A [[Clan Ice Hellion]] refit trades the standard PPC for an [[ | + | *; TLN-5W-EC :A [[Clan Ice Hellion]] refit that trades the standard [[PPC]] for an [[enhanced ER PPC]]. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,364<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 74</ref> |
− | *; TLN-5Z : This variant replaces the engine with a [[ | + | *; TLN-5Z : This variant replaces the engine with a [[light engine]] that can only propel the ''Talon'' up to 119 km/h, but is cheaper and more durable. The 5Z also makes use of an [[endo steel]] chassis and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor to make up the difference in mass. The armament is replaced with a pair of arm-mounted [[ER large laser]]s, though the loss of a heat sink forces the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to carefully manage their heat. A [[C3 slave unit]] is included so that the ''Talon'' can be incorporated into a C3 lance. This variant proved unpopular in the [[Lyran Alliance]], so Blackstone exports it to the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[Federated Suns]]. BV (1.0) = 939;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 172</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,168<ref>''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List]'' (dead link)</ref> |
− | *;TLN-6W : The chassis is modified to carry a [[ | + | *; TLN-6W : The chassis is modified to carry a [[heavy PPC]]. The armor was replaced by [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] while the chassis was replaced by an [[endo steel]] model.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,341<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 67</ref> |
===Apocryphal Variants=== | ===Apocryphal Variants=== | ||
{{ApocryphalContentStart}} | {{ApocryphalContentStart}} | ||
''From Scorched Earth:'' | ''From Scorched Earth:'' | ||
− | *;TLN-5VND : Suggested as a downgraded [[Succession Wars | + | *; TLN-5VND : Suggested as a downgraded [[Succession Wars]] era version of a [[lance]] or less of ''Talon''s from the SLDF's [[22nd Royal Infantry Division]] left behind when the 22nd was deployed and destroyed during the [[Periphery Uprising]], the so-called TLN-5VND was supposedly used by the [[New Oslo Militia]] in July [[3050]] during their failed defense of the [[Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe Enterprises]] plant at Lilihammer on [[New Oslo]] against [[Clan Wolf]] during the [[Clan Invasion]]. This downgraded variant used a standard [[GM 210]] engine, reducing its ground speed down to a maximum of 90 km/h with seven and a half tons of [[standard armor[[. It has a single [[PPC]] in the right arm for ranged combat, backed up pair of [[medium laser]]s in the left arm. This design has no lower arm actuators allowing it to flip its weapons into the rear arc. BV (2.0) = 977<ref>''Scorched Earth WWE 2017 (TW & AS)'', p. 13: New Old Variant include in product scenario</ref> |
{{ApocryphalContentEnd}} | {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} | ||
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Talon | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | Blackstone BattleMechs, Ltd.[1][2] |
Production Year | 2660 |
Model | TLN-5W |
Class | Light |
Cost | 6,034,275 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
Mass | 35 tons |
Chassis | Blackstone QTS Light |
Armor | Kallon Light Shield A |
Engine | Edasich Motors 280 XL |
Communications System | Lockheed/CBM Comset 100 |
Targeting Tracking System | Sturmfeur Highlight with BlindFire Radar |
Heat Sinks | 11 double heat sinks |
Speed | 129.6 km/h |
Armament |
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BV (1.0) | 1,030[2][3] |
BV (2.0) | 1,175[4] |
Contents
Description
The Talon was first deployed in 2660 to provide light BattleMech companies much needed long-range firepower and punch. However, prior to the Amaris-Kerensky Civil War, the initial TLN-5W model of the Talon was reserved for Royal units only[5][6], and ended up being the case with the wartime TLN-5V variant as well.[6][7] The BattleMech was wildly successful, with sales to the Star League High Command quickly surpassing all other light BattleMechs. The success of the Talon outlived the first Star League, but it was never able to flourish during the First Succession War, as the rate of attrition equaled the rate of production. When its last production facility was nuked in 2815, the fate of the Talon was sealed; the last Talon was cannibalized for parts during the first year of the Second Succession War, 2830.[1][2]
The technological renaissance of the Inner Sphere allowed production to begin on Inarcs once again in 3056.[1][2]
Weapons and Equipment
The Talon is intended to act as a long-range sniper for light 'Mech units. To carry out this mission, the Talon was equipped with a Lord's Light 2 ER PPC that gives it a reach of just under 700 meters. For defense at close ranges, the Talon has two ChisComp 39 medium lasers that give it enough protection to defend itself from most other light 'Mechs.[1][2]
Talon BattleMechs are also fleet of foot, with a top speed of 129.6 km/h, allowing it to keep up with almost any light 'Mech in existence, and is able to reach this speed through the use of an Edasich Motors 280-rated XL engine. The 'Mech is armored with seven and a half tons of Kallon Light Shield A standard armor, which provides a respectable amount of protection against enemy fire. It also has 11 double heat sinks to handle the high heat load from its weapons payload.[1][2]
Variants
- TLN-5W-EC
- A Clan Ice Hellion refit that trades the standard PPC for an enhanced ER PPC. (Note: EC is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)[9] BV (2.0) = 1,364[10]
- TLN-5Z
- This variant replaces the engine with a light engine that can only propel the Talon up to 119 km/h, but is cheaper and more durable. The 5Z also makes use of an endo steel chassis and ferro-fibrous armor to make up the difference in mass. The armament is replaced with a pair of arm-mounted ER large lasers, though the loss of a heat sink forces the MechWarrior to carefully manage their heat. A C3 slave unit is included so that the Talon can be incorporated into a C3 lance. This variant proved unpopular in the Lyran Alliance, so Blackstone exports it to the Draconis Combine and Federated Suns. BV (1.0) = 939;[11] BV (2.0) = 1,168[12]
- TLN-6W
- The chassis is modified to carry a heavy PPC. The armor was replaced by heavy ferro-fibrous while the chassis was replaced by an endo steel model.[13] BV (2.0) = 1,341[14]
Apocryphal Variants
From Scorched Earth:
- TLN-5VND
- Suggested as a downgraded Succession Wars era version of a lance or less of Talons from the SLDF's 22nd Royal Infantry Division left behind when the 22nd was deployed and destroyed during the Periphery Uprising, the so-called TLN-5VND was supposedly used by the New Oslo Militia in July 3050 during their failed defense of the Gorton, Kingsley, and Thorpe Enterprises plant at Lilihammer on New Oslo against Clan Wolf during the Clan Invasion. This downgraded variant used a standard GM 210 engine, reducing its ground speed down to a maximum of 90 km/h with seven and a half tons of [[standard armor[[. It has a single PPC in the right arm for ranged combat, backed up pair of medium lasers in the left arm. This design has no lower arm actuators allowing it to flip its weapons into the rear arc. BV (2.0) = 977[15]
Design Quirks
The Talon has the following Design Quirks:[16]
Notes
- In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to Fang, which in German designates the whole foot of a bird of prey. The model code was accordingly changed to FNG-5W.
Gallery
Original Talon from TRO:3058
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 104: "Talon"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 208–209: "Talon 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 171
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 231
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, page 14
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Field Manual: SLDF, page 241
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 232
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 232
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 62
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 74
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 172
- ↑ Master Unit List (dead link)
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 67
- ↑ Scorched Earth WWE 2017 (TW & AS), p. 13: New Old Variant include in product scenario
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Talon Entry
Bibliography
- Field Manual: SLDF
- Master Unit List
- Record Sheets: 3055/3058
- Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
- Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New
- Scorched Earth WWE 2017 (TW & AS)
- Technical Readout: 3058
- Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3085
- Technical Readout: Golden Century
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