Editing Whitworth

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=3025_Whitworth1.jpg
|name=''Whitworth''
|manufacturer=
[[Spillman Provincial Refit Facility]]
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[[Whitworth Company]] (destroyed 2776)<ref name=TRSWp66f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 66–67: "WHT-1 Whitworth"</ref>
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[[Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing]]
|model=WTH-1
|production year=2610
|year reference= <ref name=TRO3039>''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 126–127</ref>
|cost = 2,912,933 C-bills
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
|mech type=BattleMech
|mass=40
|chassis=[[Whitworth Type I]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp66f /> -->
|armor=[[Durallex Light]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp66f /> -->
|engine=[[LTV 160]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp66f /> -->
|speed=64 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp66f /> -->
|jumpjets=[[Whitworth Jetlift]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp66f /> -->
|comsys=[[Garret T14]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp66f /> -->
|T&T=[[Garret D2j]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp66f /> -->
|heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp66f /> -->
|armament= 
* 2x [[LRM-10]]
* 3x [[medium laser]]
|BV (1.0) = 771
|BV (2.0) = 982<ref name=TRSWp66f /><ref name=TRO3039/>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Whitworth''''' is something of an ugly duckling, known among both critics and fans as the "Tin Woodsman." It was originally produced in [[Introduction Year::2610]] as a [[BattleMech]] that was meant to fill the weight gap between the lighter ''[[Wasp]]'' and the heavier ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'' 'Mechs. The ''Whitworth'', though, is slower than either of these designs by over 30 km/h and plagued with a faulty actuator system in its hips and legs which could cause the legs to tear loose during strenuous maneuvers.  Replacing the actuators would require a complete reworking of the lower half of the torso and leg assembly.  However, the ''Whitworth'' carried eight tons of armor, utilized four reliable Whitworth Jetlift [[jump jets]] split between both legs for improved mobility, and featured excellent long-range firepower.  The result was a 'Mech which could stand up in combat to another 'Mech of its equivalent mass and less.<ref name=TRO3025r>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', pp. 44–45</ref><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 44–45</ref>

The original WTH-1S ''Whitworth'' model saw combat in the [[Age of War]], however since it was armed with [[Harpoon-6]] [[SRM]]s, many were lost when their [[MechWarrior (pilot)|pilots]] rushed into close-range combat to effectively use them.  The ''Whitworth''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s lack of hand actuators, low speed curve, poor armor distribution and less-than-effective weapon loadout doomed them to the scrap pile.  At the insistence of the [[Star League]], the Whitworth Company replaced these weapons with [[LRM]]s in [[2689]] and the WTH-1 would serve in the [[Star League Defense Force]] as an able if mediocre scout and light strike platform.  ''Whitworths'' often took part in reconnaissance-in-force missions and raids against well-defended areas, often alongside ''[[Wolverine]]s'' and ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]s'', or provided fire support for heavy attack forces with ''[[Rifleman]]s'' and ''[[Warhammer]]s''.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u/>

Besides the SLDF, the [[Rim Worlds Republic Military]] also fielded the ''Whitworth'', where they were used to horrifying effect during the [[Amaris Civil War]] to burn down whole cities with [[Inferno (Missile)|inferno]] missiles.  Since most served in heavy combat zones, hundreds of ''Whitworths'' were lost during that conflict and the survivors were quickly recruited by the [[Great Houses]] in the lead-up to the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]].  They provided much-needed fire support for recon and strike [[lance]]s during those terrible conflicts, however since the destruction of the Whitworth Company's [[Dieron]] complex during the civil war, there was no source of replacement parts and machines, so the 'Mechs were used until they could no longer be repaired and then salvaged for their actuator and structural mounts.  No attempt was made to restart the line since no one was willing to reproduce what many considered a poorly designed 'Mech; indeed many [[Federated Suns]] and [[Draconis Combine]] pilots gave their machines the unflattering nickname "Worthless."<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u/>

By the end of the Succession War era, less than three hundred ''Whitworths'' were still operational, many in the hands of MechWarrior families passed down over generations, and its end appeared in sight.  The situation changed slightly in [[3035]] when the [[Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing]] company was incorporated on [[Benjamin]] and began producing spare parts exclusively for the Combine's ''Whitworth'' inventory, supposedly as part of a rumored deal struck between [[Theodore Kurita]] and [[ComStar]] the year before.  The [[Clan Invasion]] inspired a field refit which incorporated an [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis Fire Control System]] to improve the ''Whitworth''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s artillery capability, but by [[3060]] most of these 'Mechs had been decommissioned, sold on the salvage market to cost-conscious [[mercenary]] units, pirates, and [[Periphery]] nations like the [[Taurian Concordat]] and [[Outworlds Alliance]].  The destruction inflicted by the [[Jihad]] forced both the Suns and Combine to update what ''Whitworth''s they still fielded with patchwork upgrades to combat the [[Blakist]]s' [[C3i]] technology.<ref name=TRO3025r/><ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=TRO3050u/>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Whitworth'' carries as its primary weapons two [[Longbow-10]] [[LRM-10|LRM launchers]] with one ton of ammo each in both right and left torsos. These missile launchers allow the ''Whitworth'' to strike an enemy at long ranges with a moderate amount of missiles. While against heavier units it is somewhat effective, when used to provide LRM support to a recon lance, the ''Whitworth''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s LRMs can deter pursuit by other light units. For secondary weapons, the ''Whitworth'' has three [[Intek]] [[medium laser]]s, one mounted in the head and in either arm, that allow it to effectively defend itself from units of the same weight class and lighter at short ranges.<ref name=TRO3039/><ref name=IRS>''Introductory Record Sheets'', p. 10</ref>

==Variants==
*; WTH-0 : This incredibly rare version of the ''Whitworth'' was made exclusively for the [[Amaris Dragoons]] in [[2754]] as a terror weapon.  Only twenty-four of these variants were ever built by Whitworth's Republic branch, carrying two Harpoon-6 [[SRM-6]] racks in place of the LRM-10 launchers along with fourteen heat sinks and replacing the left arm laser with a [[Fleur-Static Flamer]].  These ''Whitworth''s were painted matte black and became infamous for razing entire cities with their [[Inferno (Missile)|inferno]]-loaded SRMs and flamers.<ref name=TRSWp66f /> BV (2.0) = 863<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 189</ref>

*; WTH-1H : The 1H variant is a [[Periphery]] modification of the 1S variant introduced in [[3066]]. In place of one of the SRM launchers, the 1H variant carries eight [[rocket launcher 10]]s, providing devastating short range striking power. This variant proved popular with the Taurian Concordat and Outworlds Alliance. BV (1.0) = 951; BV (2.0) = 993<ref name=MUL168>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 168</ref>

*; WTH-1S : The original production model of the ''Whitworth'' prior to its service in the Star League armies. The two LRM-10 missile launchers are replaced with two SRM-6 launchers and four additional heat sinks, allowing the MechWarrior better heat management capabilities. However since this loadout encourages a close combat approach for which the 'Mech is grossly ill-equipped, these were phased out and the variant remains extremely rare.<ref name=TRSWp66f /> BV (1.0) = 753; BV (2.0) = 917<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039'', p. 109</ref>

*; WTH-2 : The WTH-2 ''Whitworth'' is a very basic upgrade of the original design introduced in [[3050]] in response to the Clan invasion. Two medium lasers have been removed from the 'Mech and replaced with Artemis IV fire control systems for the LRM-10 launchers making it deadlier at long ranges in exchange for short range defense capabilities. BV (1.0) = 784; BV (2.0) = 936<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 45</ref>

*; WTH-2A : This variant of the ''Whitworth'' introduced in [[3068]] upgrades the WTH-1S ''Whitworth'', though whether they were custom refits or production models is unknown. The chassis has been redesigned to use [[endo steel]] construction techniques and one of the medium lasers have been downgraded to a [[small laser]]. The SRM-6s were removed and the fourteen single heat sinks were upgraded to ten [[double heat sink]]s. The saved weight was used to add four [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers, a [[C3 slave unit]], and [[CASE]] to protect the 'Mech from ammunition explosions. BV (1.0) = 1,037;<ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 71</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,055<ref name=MUL168/>

*; WTH-3 : A variant produced in [[3069]], the WTH-3 is mostly used with [[Capellan March]] forces. Also utilizing an Endo Steel chassis, the -3 mounts four [[LRM-5]]s and a C3 slave. Four tons of ammunition allow it to utilize a variety of specialty munitions. The weight savings went into upgrading the jump jets to [[improved jump jets]] that allow the -3 to leap up to 180 meters at a time. BV (2.0) = 861<ref name=MUL168/>

*; WTH-K : [[Whitworth Specialty Manufacturing]] is responsible for upgrading the -1 ''Whitworth''s owned by the [[Draconis Combine]] and introduced this variant in [[3070]]. The -K variant also utilizes ten single heat sinks, though it mounts two [[MML-7]]s, while two ammo bins allow for some flexibility. The use of MMLs allows the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to focus on either ranged support or close-quarters combat.  The inclusion of a C3 Slave allows the -K to share targeting telemetry. Five QuestStar improved jump jets enable the -K to jump up to 150 meters. BV (2.0) = 819<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade, Inner Sphere'', p. 99</ref>

===Custom Variants===
*; WTH-5S : This is an [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] variant based the old WTH-2 chassis. Created by the [[Spillman Provincial Refit Facility]] of [[Acrux]] in [[3074]], a lance of these 'Mechs were being evaluated by the [[Kaumberg Archonette]] in combat in heavily forested areas.  The 'Mech uses a [[composite internal structure]], which is used to house a [[Supercharger|supercharged]] 160-rated extralight fusion engine.  The 'Mech sports two Streak SRM-6 launchers, one per torso with [[CASE II]] to protect the 'Mech from each ton of ammo. The 'Mech's original medium lasers are swapped out for pair of experimental [[Medium X-Pulse Laser|medium X-Pulse lasers]]. The lasers' accuracy is improved with inclusion of an [[actuator enhancement system]] in each arm. The 'Mech is protected by eight tons of standard armor and a [[Guardian ECM suite]]. BV (2.0) = 1,320<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks'', pp. 3, 16: Experimental Whitworth</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Whitworth'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Whitworth Entry</ref>
* [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]]
* [[Weak Legs|Weak Legs]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:3025_Whitworth1.jpg|Original WTH-1 ''Whitworth'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]''
File:Whitworth TRO3050.png|''Whitworth'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]''
Image:3050U Whitworth.jpg|WTH-2 ''Whitworth'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
Image:Experimental Whitworth.jpg|Experimental WTH-5S ''Whitworth'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks|XTRO:Boondocks]]''
Image:Camomech-whitworth.png|WTH-1 ''Whitworth'' from ''[[Classic BattleTech Universe]]''
File:Whitworth Token.jpg|''Whitworth'' standee from ''[[BattleTech, Fourth Edition]]''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]''
* ''[[Introductory Record Sheets]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
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