Editing Triskelion

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Triskelion.jpg|191px
|name=''Triskelion''
|manufacturer=[[Rhodes Foundry]]
|production year=3146
|model=TRK-4V
|introduced=[[3146]]
|class=[[Endo-Composite Structure]]
|cost=
|Tech Base = Mixed
|mech type =BattleMech
|feet=3
|mass=75
|chassis=[[Prototype Hybrid Tripod Chassis]]
|armor=[[Ferro-fibrous Armor|Clan Ferro-fibrous Armor]]
|engine=[[XL engine|375 XL fusion engine (Clan)]]
|comsys=Unspecified
|T&T=Unspecified
|heat sinks=15 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]
|speed=85
|speed with MASC=
|speed with TSM=
|jumpjets=
|armament= <span></span>
* 2x [[LRM-15|LRM-15 (Clan)]]
* 4x [[ER Medium Laser|ER Medium Laser (Clan)]]
|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0)=2,837<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', pp. 11, 33 - Triskelion "BV2 and introduction date for the Triskelion.</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7384/triskelion-trk-4v MUL Profile for the TRK-4V Triskelion - BV2, Introduction Date, and Alpha Strike Card.]</ref>
}} 

==Description==
The '''''Triskelion''''' is a heavy-class tripod BattleMech, first developed in secret by the [[Republic of the Sphere]] in [[3146]].

Development of the 'Mech is owed in part to the ''[[Poseidon (BattleMech)|Posedion]]'' and ''[[Ares (OmniMech)|Ares]]'' superheavy tripod BattleMechs, which had been successful in their initial deployments outside of the Republic's [[Fortress Republic|walled borders]]. [[Republic Armed Forces]], seeing the successful use and notable mobility of the tripod's unique leg arrangement, wanted to push the concept further by having a smaller and faster tripod developed.

Development would be placed in the hands of Rhodes Foundry group on [[Devil's Rock]], where initial production of the  ''Triskelion'' would be produced by hand. Early examples of the 'Mech were handed to the [[16th Hastati Sentinels|Sixteenth Hastati Sentinels]], where they would be first deployed in a successful raid on the [[House Liao]] held world of [[Ruchbah]] in [[3148]]. The Sixteenth's ''Triskelion'' performed well in their first deployment against the [[1st Liao Guards|First Liao Guards]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', pp. 11 - Triskelion "Background information for the Triskelion.</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
Like all tripod designs, the ''Triskelion'' features a three leg configuration and is able to turn its torso 360°. Its crew inhabits a two man 4-ton Cockpit, where each pilot's seat is dedicated to gunnery or piloting the 'Mech. The 'Mech features a number of [[Advance Technology|advanced]] Clan-Tech grade technologies, which would be giving it more of an edge in terms of weight saving and performance. Built into the ''Triskelion's'' Prototype Hybrid Tripod Chassis is its 375-Rated Clan [[XL Engine|Extra-Light Fusion Engine]], propelling it to upwards to 85 km/h. For endurance and weight saving, the ''Triskelion's'' hull is equipped with 13.5 tons of Clan [[ferro-fibrous armor]] and utilizes a [[Guardian ECM suite]] for basic electronic warfare protection. 

The weapons payload is balanced between long-range combat and blistering close-quarters fighting. Its main weaponry consists of a pair of Clan-grade [[LRM-15|15-Tubed Long-Range Missile launchers]], with enough [[CASE II]] protected ammunition for 16 volleys of fire per launcher. Each launcher also features an advanced [[Artemis V Fire Control System]], which improves the hit ratio of the missiles striking the ''Triskelion's'' targets.  When moving in to close ranges, the crew can turn to use the 'Mech's arm mounted Clan [[Extended Range Medium Lasers]].  These lasers are fitted in pairs, mounted on each of the Mech's arms.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', pp. 11, 33 - Triskelion "Equipment and capacities of the Triskelion.</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Triskelion'' is subjected to the following [[Design Quirks]].
* [[Difficult Ejection]]
* [[Distracting]]
* [[Prototype]]

==Notes==
* ''Triskelion's'' [[Alpha Strike (Game System)|Alpha Strike]] notes that the 'Mech is a Brawler, with notable features including; CASEII, ECM, IF3, TURRET (6/6/3, IF3), and Point Value of 61.<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Card/7384?skill=4 MUL Alpha Strike Card for the Triskelion]</ref>

* As of this writing, the Triskelion's record sheet is solely found in Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3.

* A triskelion is a three-lobed symbol seen in numerous cultures; the word descends from a Greek word meaning "three-legged."

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''

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