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Line 32: ==Description== ==Description== − As the [[AFFC]] began to win battles against the Clans, every scrap of advanced Clan technology recovered was quickly shipped to the NAIS for study. While much was retained for direct reverse engineering and investigation, portions were made available to all NAIS facilities to integrate and investigate the benefits of advanced technology on their military research projects. While the NAIS was not yet able to replicate [[OmniMech]] technology of the invaders, with the [[Draconis Combine]]'s first proof of concept OmniMech (the ''[[Raptor]]'') yet to enter operation testing at this point, the ''Dark Mirage'' engineers were able to piece together a functional, if ungainly, [[BattleTech eras|Succession War]] style "[[FrankenMech]]" combining the abilities (and parts) of the ''[[Hellbringer (Loki)|Loki]]'', ''[[Mad Cat]]'', ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Thor]]'' and ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)|Vulture]]''.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 74: "Mech Profile"</ref> + As the [[AFFC]] began to win battles against the Clans, every scrap of advanced Clan technology recovered was quickly shipped to the NAIS for study. While much was retained for direct reverse engineering and investigation, portions were made available to all NAIS facilities to integrate and investigate the benefits of advanced technology on their military research projects. While the NAIS was not yet able to replicate [[OmniMech]] technology of the invaders, with the [[Draconis Combine]]'s first proof of concept OmniMech (the ''[[Raptor]]'') yet to enter operation testing at this point, the ''Dark Mirage'' engineers were able to piece together a functional, if ungainly, [[BattleTech eras|Succession War]] style "[[FrankenMech]]" combining the abilities (and parts) of the ''[[Hellbringer (Loki)|Loki]]'', ''[[Mad Cat]]'', ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Thor]]'' and ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)|Vulture]]''.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 74 - "Mech Profile"</ref> While it advanced the understanding of Clan technology, the ''Prometheus'' was a dead end and would have eventually faded into history had Professor [[Burke Kale]] not secretly appropriated the design for the installation of a [[Torso Cockpit|torso mounted]] [[Virtual Reality Piloting Pod]] control system compatible with his controversial and banned [[Direct Neural Interface]] system. Serving as the initial test subject, Kale quickly became enthralled and addicted to the sensation of the ''Prometheus'' as a direct extension of his body. Increasingly paranoid, Kale quickly fled with the design to [[Solaris VII]], leading to the ''Prometheus'''s famed run in the arenas.{{cn}} While it advanced the understanding of Clan technology, the ''Prometheus'' was a dead end and would have eventually faded into history had Professor [[Burke Kale]] not secretly appropriated the design for the installation of a [[Torso Cockpit|torso mounted]] [[Virtual Reality Piloting Pod]] control system compatible with his controversial and banned [[Direct Neural Interface]] system. Serving as the initial test subject, Kale quickly became enthralled and addicted to the sensation of the ''Prometheus'' as a direct extension of his body. Increasingly paranoid, Kale quickly fled with the design to [[Solaris VII]], leading to the ''Prometheus'''s famed run in the arenas.{{cn}} − The combination of then unusual Clan-tech weaponry and the unrivaled control offered by the DNI allowed the untrained Kale to claim a sizable number of victories in the Solaris arena circuit. However, these advantages masked the flaws of the ''Prometheus''. Like many makeshift designs, the 'Mech lacked the structural integrity of production or even prototype BattleMechs, and was unduly susceptible to damage suffered in combat and soaked considerable resources to stay in operation. The patchwork and makeshift nature of the ''Prometheus'' also indirectly acted as an inhibitor on the DNI link. While Kale saw this as a disadvantage and led to his creation of the ''[[Epimetheus (BattleMech)|Epimetheus]]'', the "impure" link prevented Kale from completely losing himself in the 'Mech.{{cn}} + The combination of then unusual Clan-tech weaponry and the unrivaled control offered by the DNI allowed the untrained Kale to claim a sizable number of victories in the Solaris arena circuit. However, these advantages masked the flaws of the ''Prometheus''. Like many makeshift designs, the 'Mech lacked the structural integrity of production or even prototype BattleMechs, and was unduly susceptible to damage suffered in combat and soaked considerable resources to stay in operation. The patchwork and makeshift nature of the ''Prometheus'' also indirectly acted as an inhibitor on the DNI link. While Kale saw this as a disadvantage and led to his creation of the ''[[Epimetheus]]'', the "impure" link prevented Kale from completely losing himself in the 'Mech.{{cn}} ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 45:
Line 44: ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The ''Prometheus'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Prometheus Entry.</ref> + The ''Prometheus'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Prometheus Entry.</ref> * [[Non-Standard Parts]] * [[Non-Standard Parts]] * [[Prototype]] * [[Prototype]] + ==BattleMech Gallery== ==BattleMech Gallery== Line 61:
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| − | As the [[AFFC]] began to win battles against the Clans, every scrap of advanced Clan technology recovered was quickly shipped to the NAIS for study. While much was retained for direct reverse engineering and investigation, portions were made available to all NAIS facilities to integrate and investigate the benefits of advanced technology on their military research projects. While the NAIS was not yet able to replicate [[OmniMech]] technology of the invaders, with the [[Draconis Combine]]'s first proof of concept OmniMech (the ''[[Raptor]]'') yet to enter operation testing at this point, the ''Dark Mirage'' engineers were able to piece together a functional, if ungainly, [[BattleTech eras|Succession War]] style "[[FrankenMech]]" combining the abilities (and parts) of the ''[[Hellbringer (Loki)|Loki]]'', ''[[Mad Cat]]'', ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Thor]]'' and ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)|Vulture]]''.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 74 | + | As the [[AFFC]] began to win battles against the Clans, every scrap of advanced Clan technology recovered was quickly shipped to the NAIS for study. While much was retained for direct reverse engineering and investigation, portions were made available to all NAIS facilities to integrate and investigate the benefits of advanced technology on their military research projects. While the NAIS was not yet able to replicate [[OmniMech]] technology of the invaders, with the [[Draconis Combine]]'s first proof of concept OmniMech (the ''[[Raptor]]'') yet to enter operation testing at this point, the ''Dark Mirage'' engineers were able to piece together a functional, if ungainly, [[BattleTech eras|Succession War]] style "[[FrankenMech]]" combining the abilities (and parts) of the ''[[Hellbringer (Loki)|Loki]]'', ''[[Mad Cat]]'', ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Thor]]'' and ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)|Vulture]]''.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 74 - "Mech Profile"</ref> |
While it advanced the understanding of Clan technology, the ''Prometheus'' was a dead end and would have eventually faded into history had Professor [[Burke Kale]] not secretly appropriated the design for the installation of a [[Torso Cockpit|torso mounted]] [[Virtual Reality Piloting Pod]] control system compatible with his controversial and banned [[Direct Neural Interface]] system. Serving as the initial test subject, Kale quickly became enthralled and addicted to the sensation of the ''Prometheus'' as a direct extension of his body. Increasingly paranoid, Kale quickly fled with the design to [[Solaris VII]], leading to the ''Prometheus'''s famed run in the arenas.{{cn}} | While it advanced the understanding of Clan technology, the ''Prometheus'' was a dead end and would have eventually faded into history had Professor [[Burke Kale]] not secretly appropriated the design for the installation of a [[Torso Cockpit|torso mounted]] [[Virtual Reality Piloting Pod]] control system compatible with his controversial and banned [[Direct Neural Interface]] system. Serving as the initial test subject, Kale quickly became enthralled and addicted to the sensation of the ''Prometheus'' as a direct extension of his body. Increasingly paranoid, Kale quickly fled with the design to [[Solaris VII]], leading to the ''Prometheus'''s famed run in the arenas.{{cn}} | ||
| − | The combination of then unusual Clan-tech weaponry and the unrivaled control offered by the DNI allowed the untrained Kale to claim a sizable number of victories in the Solaris arena circuit. However, these advantages masked the flaws of the ''Prometheus''. Like many makeshift designs, the 'Mech lacked the structural integrity of production or even prototype BattleMechs, and was unduly susceptible to damage suffered in combat and soaked considerable resources to stay in operation. The patchwork and makeshift nature of the ''Prometheus'' also indirectly acted as an inhibitor on the DNI link. While Kale saw this as a disadvantage and led to his creation of the ''[[ | + | The combination of then unusual Clan-tech weaponry and the unrivaled control offered by the DNI allowed the untrained Kale to claim a sizable number of victories in the Solaris arena circuit. However, these advantages masked the flaws of the ''Prometheus''. Like many makeshift designs, the 'Mech lacked the structural integrity of production or even prototype BattleMechs, and was unduly susceptible to damage suffered in combat and soaked considerable resources to stay in operation. The patchwork and makeshift nature of the ''Prometheus'' also indirectly acted as an inhibitor on the DNI link. While Kale saw this as a disadvantage and led to his creation of the ''[[Epimetheus]]'', the "impure" link prevented Kale from completely losing himself in the 'Mech.{{cn}} |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Prometheus'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 | + | The ''Prometheus'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Prometheus Entry.</ref> |
* [[Non-Standard Parts]] | * [[Non-Standard Parts]] | ||
* [[Prototype]] | * [[Prototype]] | ||
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==BattleMech Gallery== | ==BattleMech Gallery== | ||
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* ''[[Unbound]]'' | * ''[[Unbound]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | ||