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|name = ''Talon''
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|manufacturer=[[Blackstone BattleMechs, Ltd.]]<ref name=TRO:3058/><ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 208-209, "Talon 'Mech Profile"</ref>
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|manufacturer = [[Blackstone BattleMechs, Ltd.]]<ref name=TRSWp48f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 48–49: "TLN-5W Talon"</ref><!-- reprinted from TRO:3058U -->
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|model=TLN-5W
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|model = TLN-5W<ref name=TRSWp48f />
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|production year=2670
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|production year = 2760
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|class=Light
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|cost = 6,034,275 [[C-bill]]s
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|cost= 6,034,275 C-bills
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|mass = 35
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|mass=35
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|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|chassis=Blackstone QTS Light
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|mech type = BattleMech
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|armor=Kallon Light Shield A
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|chassis = [[Blackstone QTS Light]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp48f /> -->
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|engine=[[Edasich Motors 280 XL]]
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|armor = [[Kallon Light Shield A]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp48f /> -->
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|speed=129.6
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|engine = [[Edasich Motors 280 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp48f /> -->
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|armament=
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|comsys = [[Lockheed/CBM Comset 100]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp48f /> -->
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*1x [[ER PPC]]
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|T&T = [[Sturmfeur Highlight with BlindFire Radar]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp48f /> -->
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*2x [[Medium Laser]]s
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|heat sinks = 11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp48f /> -->
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|BV (1.0)= 1,030<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 171</ref>
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|BV (2.0)= 1,175<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 231</ref>
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* 1x [[ER PPC]]
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|BV (1.0) = 1,030<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 171</ref>
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|BV (2.0) = 1,175<ref name=3058U>''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'', pp. 208–209: "Talon"</ref><ref name=TRSWp48f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 231</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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The '''''Talon''''' was first deployed in [[Introduction Year::2670]] to provide light BattleMech companies much needed long-range firepower and punch. 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 the BattleMech was never able to flourish during the [[First Succession War]], as the rate of attrition equalled the rate of production.  When the [[Inarcs]] 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/>
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The '''''Talon''''' was first deployed in [[Introduction Year::2670]]<ref name=3058U/><ref name=TRO3058>''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'', p. 104: "Talon"</ref> to provide [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]] companies much needed long-range firepower and punch. [[Star League Defense Force#Operational Commands|Star League High Command]] was so impressed by the ''Talon'' during its combat trials in [[2669]], they immediately ordered the 'Mech into full production. The BattleMech was so wildly successful that sales to the [[Star League Defense Force]] quickly surpassed all other light BattleMechs.<ref name=3058U/><ref name=TRO3058/>
  
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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/>
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Upon introduction of the [[ER PPC]] around 2750, the ''Talon'' was one of several BattleMechs to be upgraded with the technology, resulting in the TLN-5W in [[2760]].<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3154/talon-tln-5w MUL entry for ''Talon'' TLN-5W]</ref> The initial production runs of the upgraded ''Talon'' were reserved for [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal units]].<ref name=sldf2>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 241</ref> Both the TLN-5V and TLN-5W saw their deployment expanded during the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]], with the TLN-5V distributed widely, and the TLN-5W assigned to regular SLDF units for the first time.<ref name=sldf2/><ref name=sldf1>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 14</ref> The success of the ''Talon'' outlived the first League by a few decades. Every [[Successor State]] acquired the 'Mech as quickly as it could be manufactured, but production was never able to overcome the alarming rates of attrition during the [[First Succession War]]. 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=3058U/><ref name=TRO3058/>
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The technological renaissance of the [[Inner Sphere]] allowed production to begin on [[Inarcs]] once again in [[Reintroduction Year::3056]].<ref name=3058U/><ref name=TRO3058/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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The ''Talon'' is intended to act as a long-range sniper for light units. To carry out this mission, the ''Talon'' was upgraded with a [[Lord's Light 2]] [[ER PPC]] that gives it a reach of just under seven hundred 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/>
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The ''Talon'' is intended to act as a long-range sniper for light 'Mech units. To carry out this mission, the upgraded TLN-5W ''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=3058U/><ref name=TRO3058/>
  
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''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. The ''Talon'' is able to reach this speed through the use of an [[Edasich Motors]] 280 [[XL engine]]. The 'Mech is armored with seven and a half tons of [[Kallon Light Shield A]] armor, which provides a respectable amount of protection against enemy fire. It also has eleven [[double heat sink]]s to handle the high heat load from its weapons payload.<ref name=TRO:3058/><ref name=TRO:3058U/>
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''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 the highest amount of protection against enemy fire possible with standard, combat-grade armor. It also has 11 [[double heat sink]]s to handle the high heat load from its weapons payload.<ref name=3058U/><ref name=TRO3058/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*;TLN-5V : A simple modification from 2670, this variant replaces the ER PPC with a standard [[Particle Projection Cannon]]. 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>
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*; TLN-5V : The original variant of the ''Talon'' can be simply modified to the TLN-5W; this variant mounts a standard [[PPC]] instead of the upgraded ER PPC. This 'Mech is able to fire remain cool firing all weapons and running; even after losing a small amount of engine shielding, the 'Mech can still remain cool by not using a single medium laser. BV (2.0) = 1,075<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 232</ref>
  
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*;TLN-5VND : This is downgraded variant once fielded at it's factory on [[New Oslo]]. It's best known used in the defense of the Factory. Only a few of these designs remaining in service by the time they fought against Clan Wolf's Invasion in July [[3050]].  This downgraded variant used standard engine, with regular armor. It has single [[PPC]] in the right arm for range combat. Backing the PPC up is pair of pair of [[Medium Laser]]s in the left arm. This design has no lower arms allowing it to flip it's weapons. BV (2.0)=977<ref>''Scorched Earth WWE 2017 (TW & AS)‎‎'', p. 13 - New Old Variant include in product scenario.</ref>
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*; 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>
  
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*;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 his or her 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.pdf]''</ref>
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*; 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]].<ref name=TRSWp48f /> BV (1.0) = 939;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 172</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,168<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3154/talon-tln-5z MUL entry for ''Talon'' TLN-5Z]</ref>
  
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*;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>
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*; 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>
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===Apocryphal Variants===
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*; 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>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Talon'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Talon Entry</ref>
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* [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]]
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* [[No/Minimal Arms]]
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==Notes==
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* 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'''.
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==Gallery==
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File:Talon.jpg|Original ''Talon'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
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==References==
 
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This article is about the BattleMech. For other uses, see Talon.
Talon (BattleMech)
Talon
Production information
Manufacturer Blackstone BattleMechs, Ltd.[1]
Production Year 2760
Model TLN-5W[1]
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
Speed 129 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,030[2]
BV (2.0) 1,175[3][1][4]


Description[edit]

The Talon was first deployed in 2670[3][5] to provide light BattleMech companies much needed long-range firepower and punch. Star League High Command was so impressed by the Talon during its combat trials in 2669, they immediately ordered the 'Mech into full production. The BattleMech was so wildly successful that sales to the Star League Defense Force quickly surpassed all other light BattleMechs.[3][5]

Upon introduction of the ER PPC around 2750, the Talon was one of several BattleMechs to be upgraded with the technology, resulting in the TLN-5W in 2760.[6] The initial production runs of the upgraded Talon were reserved for Royal units.[7] Both the TLN-5V and TLN-5W saw their deployment expanded during the Amaris-Kerensky Civil War, with the TLN-5V distributed widely, and the TLN-5W assigned to regular SLDF units for the first time.[7][8] The success of the Talon outlived the first League by a few decades. Every Successor State acquired the 'Mech as quickly as it could be manufactured, but production was never able to overcome the alarming rates of attrition during the First Succession War. 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.[3][5]

The technological renaissance of the Inner Sphere allowed production to begin on Inarcs once again in 3056.[3][5]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Talon is intended to act as a long-range sniper for light 'Mech units. To carry out this mission, the upgraded TLN-5W 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.[3][5]

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 the highest amount of protection against enemy fire possible with standard, combat-grade armor. It also has 11 double heat sinks to handle the high heat load from its weapons payload.[3][5]

Variants[edit]

  • TLN-5V 
    The original variant of the Talon can be simply modified to the TLN-5W; this variant mounts a standard PPC instead of the upgraded ER PPC. This 'Mech is able to fire remain cool firing all weapons and running; even after losing a small amount of engine shielding, the 'Mech can still remain cool by not using a single medium laser. BV (2.0) = 1,075[9]
  • 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.[1] BV (1.0) = 939;[12] BV (2.0) = 1,168[13]

Apocryphal Variants[edit]

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The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

From Scorched Earth:

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Design Quirks[edit]

The Talon has the following Design Quirks:[17]

Notes[edit]

  • 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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 48–49: "TLN-5W Talon"
  2. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 171
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 208–209: "Talon"
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 231
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 104: "Talon"
  6. ↑ MUL entry for Talon TLN-5W
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 241
  8. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. 14
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 232
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 62
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 74
  12. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 172
  13. ↑ MUL entry for Talon TLN-5Z
  14. ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
  15. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 67
  16. ↑ Scorched Earth WWE 2017 (TW & AS)‎‎, p. 13: New Old Variant include in product scenario
  17. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Talon Entry

Bibliography[edit]

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