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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the 25-ton BattleMech|other uses|Pathfinder}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image= Pathfinder.png + |image= − |name=''Pathfinder'' + |name=Pathfinder − |manufacturer= [[Zettle Metals Incorporated]]<ref name="xtror4"/> + |manufacturer= [[Zettle Metals Incorporated]] |model=PFF-2 |model=PFF-2 − |production year=3075 + |class=Light − |year reference=<ref name="xtror4">''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 4</ref>+ |cost= − |cost=1,967,500 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="xtror4"/> − |Tech Base=[[Primitive Technology|Primitive]] − |mech type=BattleMech |mass=25 |mass=25 − |chassis=[[Primitive Technology|Primitive]] + |chassis=Primitive − |armor=[[Primitive armor]]<ref name="xtror4"/> + |armor=[[Primitive Armor]] − |engine=180 [[Primitive engine|Primitive]]<ref name="xtror4"/> + |engine=180 [[Primitive Engine|Primitive]] |speed=96 |speed=96 |speed with MASC= |speed with MASC= − |comsys = Unspecified+ |armament= 1 x [[ER Medium Laser]]<br> 1 x [[Beagle Active Probe]] − |T&T = Unspecified − |armament= − * 1x [[ER medium laser]]<ref name="xtror4"/> − * 1x [[Beagle active probe]]<ref name="xtror4"/> |BV (1.0)= |BV (1.0)= − |BV (2.0)= 452<ref name="xtror4"/> + |BV (2.0)= 452<ref name="xtror4">''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 4</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Pathfinder''''' is a [[BattleMech]] designed by [[Bobby Louella]] of [[Zettle Metals Incorporated]]. <ref name=XTRO:Rp4>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 4: "PFF-2 Pathfinder"</ref> Representing the lower end of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s production capability, the ''Pathfinder'' uses [[Primitive Technology|primitive armor, engines, and cockpits]] to allow Zettle to produce the 'Mechs more quickly and reduce the subsequent cost. As a result of this, the ''Pathfinder'' has been purchased in great numbers by the [[LCAF]] for their planetary militia units to augment their scouting capability while not requiring a huge investment. + The '''''Pathfinder''''' represents the lower end of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s production capability. Using primitive armor, engine, and cockpit allows Zettle to produce the 'Mech more quickly and reduces cost. As a result of this, the ''Pathfinder'' has been purchased in great numbers by the [[LCAF]] for their planetary militia units to augment their scouting capability while not requiring a huge investment. − Pilots assigned to the ''Pathfinder'' should maintain a low profile on the battlefield; though the 'Mech offers the same speed as a [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars]]-era ''[[Wasp]]'' or ''[[Stinger]]'', in the [[Jihad]] era that is just enough speed to get into trouble. The six tons of [[primitive armor]] will not be enough to protect the ''Pathfinder'' from concentrated enemy fire, especially against the devastating firepower available in [[Production Year::3075]]. + Pilots assigned to the ''Pathfinder'' should maintain a low profile on the battlefield. Though the ''Pathfinder'' offers the same speed as a [[Succession Wars]]-era ''[[Wasp]]'' or ''[[Stinger]]'', in the [[Jihad]] era that's just enough speed to get into trouble. The six tons of Primitive Armor will not be enough to protect the ''Pathfinder'' from concentrated enemy fire. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − While the ''Pathfinder''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s systems are fairly primitive, its single advanced [[ER medium laser]] provides sufficient firepower to deter pursuing forces or engage light armor. However, it won't provide enough force to turn the tide of a battle. The [[Beagle active probe]], developed by [[Nashan Diversified]], is integrated with the 'Mech's other sensor systems to provide a detailed battle map and allow ''Pathfinder'' pilots to relay this information to friendly units.+ Despite the primitive nature of the ''Pathfinder's'' systems, the weaponry is top-notch. The single [[ER Medium Laser]] provides good firepower to deter pursuing forces or engage light armor, but won't provide enough force to turn the tide of a battle. The [[Beagle Active Probe]] has been developed by [[Nashan Diversified]] and can integrate with other sensor systems to provide a detailed battle map. This information can be radioed to friendly units. ==Variants== ==Variants== − No variants of the ''Pathfinder'' are known to exist, but Zettle engineers have discussed trading the [[ER medium laser]] for a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] system.<ref name="xtror4"/> + No variants of the ''Pathfinder'' are known to exist, but Zettle engineers have discussed trading the Medium Laser for a [[TAG]] system.<ref name="xtror4"/> ==References== ==References== Line 43:
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| − | |name= | + | |name=Pathfinder |
| − | |manufacturer= [[Zettle Metals Incorporated]] | + | |manufacturer= [[Zettle Metals Incorporated]] |
|model=PFF-2 | |model=PFF-2 | ||
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|mass=25 | |mass=25 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Primitive |
| − | |armor=[[Primitive | + | |armor=[[Primitive Armor]] |
| − | |engine=180 [[Primitive | + | |engine=180 [[Primitive Engine|Primitive]] |
|speed=96 | |speed=96 | ||
|speed with MASC= | |speed with MASC= | ||
| − | + | |armament= 1 x [[ER Medium Laser]]<br> 1 x [[Beagle Active Probe]] | |
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|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)= 452<ref name="xtror4"/> | + | |BV (2.0)= 452<ref name="xtror4">''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 4</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Pathfinder''''' | + | The '''''Pathfinder''''' represents the lower end of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s production capability. Using primitive armor, engine, and cockpit allows Zettle to produce the 'Mech more quickly and reduces cost. As a result of this, the ''Pathfinder'' has been purchased in great numbers by the [[LCAF]] for their planetary militia units to augment their scouting capability while not requiring a huge investment. |
| − | Pilots assigned to the ''Pathfinder'' should maintain a low profile on the battlefield | + | Pilots assigned to the ''Pathfinder'' should maintain a low profile on the battlefield. Though the ''Pathfinder'' offers the same speed as a [[Succession Wars]]-era ''[[Wasp]]'' or ''[[Stinger]]'', in the [[Jihad]] era that's just enough speed to get into trouble. The six tons of Primitive Armor will not be enough to protect the ''Pathfinder'' from concentrated enemy fire. |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | + | Despite the primitive nature of the ''Pathfinder's'' systems, the weaponry is top-notch. The single [[ER Medium Laser]] provides good firepower to deter pursuing forces or engage light armor, but won't provide enough force to turn the tide of a battle. The [[Beagle Active Probe]] has been developed by [[Nashan Diversified]] and can integrate with other sensor systems to provide a detailed battle map. This information can be radioed to friendly units. | |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | No variants of the ''Pathfinder'' are known to exist, but Zettle engineers have discussed trading the | + | No variants of the ''Pathfinder'' are known to exist, but Zettle engineers have discussed trading the Medium Laser for a [[TAG]] system.<ref name="xtror4"/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech]]'' | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech]]'' | ||
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