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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = 3055u_Tempest.jpg + |image=3055u_Tempest.jpg − |name = ''Tempest'' + |name=Tempest − |manufacturer = [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]<ref name=TRJp142f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 142–143: "TMP-3M Tempest"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> + |manufacturer=[[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] − |model = TMP-3M<ref name=TRJp142f /> + |model=TMP-3M − |production year = 3055 + |production year=3055 − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3169/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3169/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |class = Heavy + |class=Heavy − |cost = 11,924,000 C-bills + |cost= 11,924,000 C-bills − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere + |Tech Base=Inner Sphere − |mech type = BattleMech + |mech type=BattleMech − |mass = 65 + |mass=65 − |chassis = [[Technicron Type H Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |chassis=Technicron Type H [[Endo Steel]] − |armor = [[Maximillian 100]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |armor=Maximillian 100 − |engine = [[Magna 260 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |engine=[[Magna 260 XL]] − |comsys = [[Irian Technologies HMR-35s]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |comsys=[[Irian Technologies HMR-35s]] − |T&T = [[Wasat Watchdog W100]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |T&T=[[Wasat Watchdog W100]] − |heat sinks = 11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |heat sinks=11 [[Double heat sinks]] − |speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |speed=64.8 − |jumpjets = [[Chilton 465]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |jumpjets=[[Chilton 465]] − |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |armament= − * 1x [[Gauss rifle]] + *1x [[Gauss Rifle]] − * 1x [[large pulse laser]] + *1x [[Large Pulse Laser]] − * 3x [[medium laser]] + *3x [[Medium Laser]]s − * 1x [[SRM-6]] + *1x [[SRM-6]] − |BV (1.0) = 1,613<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref> + |BV (1.0)=1,613<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,786<ref name=TRJp142f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 78</ref> + |BV (2.0)=1,786<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 78</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Tempest''''' is a low-end, heavy [['Mech]] that is built to pack a powerful punch. To make the most of the ''Tempest'''s available weight, the 'Mech is built on a [[Technicron Type H]] [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is propelled to its top speed of 64.8 km/h by a [[Magna 260]] [[XL engine]]. These choices in materials save enough weight for the ''Tempest'' to carry a devastating arsenal that is powerful at long and short ranges. The 'Mech's mobility has also been enhanced with four [[Chilton 465]] [[jump jet]]s that make the ''Tempest'' capable of jumping up to one hundred and twenty meters. Finally, the ''Tempest'' carries twelve tons of armor which is a respectable amount of protection for a 65 ton 'Mech. + The '''''Tempest''''' is a low-end, heavy [['Mech]] that is built to pack a powerful punch. To make the most of the ''Tempest''s available weight, the 'Mech is built on a Technicron Type H [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is propelled to its top speed of 64.8 kph by a Magna 260 ''XL Engine''. These choices in materials save enough weight for the ''Tempest'' to carry a devastating arsenal that is powerful at long and short ranges. The 'Mech's mobility has also been enhanced with four Chilton 465 [[jump jet]]s that make the ''Tempest'' capable of jumping up to one hundred and twenty meters. Finally, the ''Tempest'' carries twelve tons of armor which is a respectable amount of protection for a 65 ton 'Mech. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − For long range firepower, the ''Tempest'' carries a [[Zeus Slingshot]] [[Gauss rifle]], which provides a devastating long-range punch. For medium to long ranges, the 'Mech has a [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]. When the 'Mech closes to short ranges, it brings its three [[Diplan M3]] [[medium laser]]s and its [[Irian Weapons Works 60mm]] [[SRM-6]] to bear on an enemy. + For long range firepower, the ''Tempest'' carries a [[Zeus Slingshot]] [[Gauss Rifle]], which provides a devastating long-range punch. For medium to long ranges, the 'Mech has a [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]. When the 'Mech closes to short ranges, it brings its three [[Diplan M3]] [[Medium Laser]]s and its [[Irian Weapons Works 60mm]] [[SRM-6]] to bear on an enemy. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; TMP-3MA : This version simply removes the [[Gauss rifle]] and replaces it with an [[AC/10]], two tons of ammunition, and an extra [[Heat Sink]].<ref name=TRJp142f /> BV (2.0) = 1,425<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 80</ref> + *;TMP-3MA : This version simply removes the [[Gauss Rifle]] and replaces it with an [[AC/10]], two tons of ammunition, and an extra [[Heat Sink]]. BV (2.0) = 1,425<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 80</ref> − *; TMP-3M2 ''Storm Tempest'' : The 3M2 is seen as a major overhaul of the ''Tempest''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s arsenal. The 'Mech replaces the [[Gauss rifle]] with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]], which gives it a longer effective range but deals less damage. The variant has also upgraded its medium lasers to [[ER medium laser]]s and the [[SRM-6]] has been upgraded to a [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher. Additionally, a [[double heat sink]] has been added, along with an [[ER Small Laser]]. Minor structural and electronic modifications complete the upgrade.<ref name=TRJp142f /> BV (1.0) = 1,406, BV (2.0) = 1,654<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 79</ref> + *;TMP-3M2 ''"Stormtempest"'' : The 3M2 is seen as a major overhaul of the ''Tempest's'' arsenal. The 'Mech replaces the [[Gauss Rifle]] with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]], which gives it a longer effective range but deals less damage. The variant has also upgraded its [[Medium Laser]]s to [[ER Medium Lasers]] and the [[SRM-6]] has been upgraded to a [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher. Additionally, a [[double heat sink]] has been added, along with an [[ER Small Laser]]. BV (1.0) = 1,406, BV (2.0) = 1,654<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 79</ref> − *; TMP-4M : Introduced in the 3130s this version replaces the SRM and some lasers for [[Improved Jump Jet]]s and a [[Snub Nosed PPC]].<ref name=tro3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> + *;TMP-4M : Introduced in the 3130's this version replaces the SRM and some lasers for [[Improved Jump Jet]]s and a [[Snub Nosed PPC]].<ref name=tro3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> *; ''Tempest'' C : Produced by the [[Clan Protectorate]] this is basically a standard TMP-3M with [[Clan]]-spec weaponry.<ref name=tro3150/> *; ''Tempest'' C : Produced by the [[Clan Protectorate]] this is basically a standard TMP-3M with [[Clan]]-spec weaponry.<ref name=tro3150/> Line 45:
Line 45: == Design Quirks == == Design Quirks == − The ''Tempest'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 95 Design Quirk Table - Tempest Entry.</ref> + The ''Tempest'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 95 Design Quirk Table - Tempest Entry.</ref> − * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (H medium laser)]] + * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (H Medium Laser)]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Sturm'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''STR-3M'''.+ In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Sturm'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''STR-3M'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 62:
Line 62: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' + − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = 3055u_Tempest.jpg | + | |image=3055u_Tempest.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Tempest |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] |
| − | |model = TMP-3M | + | |model=TMP-3M |
| − | |production year = 3055 | + | |production year=3055 |
| − | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3169/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3169/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |class = Heavy | + | |class=Heavy |
| − | |cost = 11,924,000 C-bills | + | |cost= 11,924,000 C-bills |
| − | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| − | |mech type = BattleMech | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| − | |mass = 65 | + | |mass=65 |
| − | |chassis = | + | |chassis=Technicron Type H [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor = | + | |armor=Maximillian 100 |
| − | |engine = [[Magna 260 XL]] | + | |engine=[[Magna 260 XL]] |
| − | |comsys = [[Irian Technologies HMR-35s]] | + | |comsys=[[Irian Technologies HMR-35s]] |
| − | |T&T = [[Wasat Watchdog W100]] | + | |T&T=[[Wasat Watchdog W100]] |
| − | |heat sinks = 11 [[Double | + | |heat sinks=11 [[Double heat sinks]] |
| − | |speed = 64 | + | |speed=64.8 |
| − | |jumpjets = [[Chilton 465]] | + | |jumpjets=[[Chilton 465]] |
| − | |armament = | + | |armament= |
| − | * 1x [[Gauss | + | *1x [[Gauss Rifle]] |
| − | * 1x [[ | + | *1x [[Large Pulse Laser]] |
| − | * 3x [[ | + | *3x [[Medium Laser]]s |
| − | * 1x [[SRM-6]] | + | *1x [[SRM-6]] |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,613<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref> | + | |BV (1.0)=1,613<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,786 | + | |BV (2.0)=1,786<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 78</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Tempest''''' is a low-end, heavy [['Mech]] that is built to pack a powerful punch. To make the most of the ''Tempest'' | + | The '''''Tempest''''' is a low-end, heavy [['Mech]] that is built to pack a powerful punch. To make the most of the ''Tempest''s available weight, the 'Mech is built on a Technicron Type H [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is propelled to its top speed of 64.8 kph by a Magna 260 ''XL Engine''. These choices in materials save enough weight for the ''Tempest'' to carry a devastating arsenal that is powerful at long and short ranges. The 'Mech's mobility has also been enhanced with four Chilton 465 [[jump jet]]s that make the ''Tempest'' capable of jumping up to one hundred and twenty meters. Finally, the ''Tempest'' carries twelve tons of armor which is a respectable amount of protection for a 65 ton 'Mech. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | For long range firepower, the ''Tempest'' carries a [[Zeus Slingshot]] [[Gauss | + | For long range firepower, the ''Tempest'' carries a [[Zeus Slingshot]] [[Gauss Rifle]], which provides a devastating long-range punch. For medium to long ranges, the 'Mech has a [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]. When the 'Mech closes to short ranges, it brings its three [[Diplan M3]] [[Medium Laser]]s and its [[Irian Weapons Works 60mm]] [[SRM-6]] to bear on an enemy. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; TMP-3MA : This version simply removes the [[Gauss | + | *;TMP-3MA : This version simply removes the [[Gauss Rifle]] and replaces it with an [[AC/10]], two tons of ammunition, and an extra [[Heat Sink]]. BV (2.0) = 1,425<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 80</ref> |
| − | *; TMP-3M2 '' | + | *;TMP-3M2 ''"Stormtempest"'' : The 3M2 is seen as a major overhaul of the ''Tempest's'' arsenal. The 'Mech replaces the [[Gauss Rifle]] with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]], which gives it a longer effective range but deals less damage. The variant has also upgraded its [[Medium Laser]]s to [[ER Medium Lasers]] and the [[SRM-6]] has been upgraded to a [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher. Additionally, a [[double heat sink]] has been added, along with an [[ER Small Laser]]. BV (1.0) = 1,406, BV (2.0) = 1,654<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 79</ref> |
| − | *; TMP-4M : Introduced in the | + | *;TMP-4M : Introduced in the 3130's this version replaces the SRM and some lasers for [[Improved Jump Jet]]s and a [[Snub Nosed PPC]].<ref name=tro3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> |
*; ''Tempest'' C : Produced by the [[Clan Protectorate]] this is basically a standard TMP-3M with [[Clan]]-spec weaponry.<ref name=tro3150/> | *; ''Tempest'' C : Produced by the [[Clan Protectorate]] this is basically a standard TMP-3M with [[Clan]]-spec weaponry.<ref name=tro3150/> | ||
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== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
| − | The ''Tempest'' has the following [[Design | + | The ''Tempest'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 95 Design Quirk Table - Tempest Entry.</ref> |
| − | * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (H | + | * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (H Medium Laser)]] |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Sturm'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''STR-3M'''. | |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | * ''[ | + | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||