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When kicking or performing a Death from Above attack, a unit equipped with Talons multiplies the damage by 1.5, rounded to the nearest whole number (.5 rounds up). If a 'Mech equipped with Talons is also equipped with [[Triple Strength Myomer]], the TSM bonus applies to kick attacks but not Death from Above attacks.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 291</ref> The Talons weigh 1 ton for every 15 tons of the 'Mech mounting them. They must be placed in all of a 'Mech's legs, and consume two critical slots.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 288</ref>
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When kicking or performing a [[Death from Above]] attack, a unit equipped with Talons multiplies the damage by 1.5, rounded to the nearest whole number (.5 rounds up). If a 'Mech equipped with Talons is also equipped with [[Triple Strength Myomer]], the TSM bonus applies to kick attacks but not Death from Above attacks.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 291</ref> The Talons weigh 1 ton for every 15 tons of the 'Mech mounting them. They must be placed in all of a 'Mech's legs, and consume two critical slots.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 288</ref>
 
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Revision as of 07:46, 7 May 2018

This article is about the BattleMech weapon. For other uses, see Talon (disambiguation).


Description

The Jade Falcons introduced the Talons in 3072.[1] Apparently inspired by their totem, Falcon Techs created a series of strengthened claw-like additions that could be placed on a 'Mech's legs. When kicking an enemy or performing a Death from Above attack, the Talons inflict more damage. These weapons have only been seen on a few experimental units.

That the Falcons created a melee weapon is particularly puzzling given that physical attacks violate zellbrigen.

Rules

Game Rules

When kicking or performing a Death from Above attack, a unit equipped with Talons multiplies the damage by 1.5, rounded to the nearest whole number (.5 rounds up). If a 'Mech equipped with Talons is also equipped with Triple Strength Myomer, the TSM bonus applies to kick attacks but not Death from Above attacks.[2] The Talons weigh 1 ton for every 15 tons of the 'Mech mounting them. They must be placed in all of a 'Mech's legs, and consume two critical slots.[3]

References

  1. Tactical Operations, p. 290
  2. Tactical Operations, p. 291
  3. Tactical Operations, p. 288

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