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	{{InfoBoxBattleMech		{{InfoBoxBattleMech
	|image=Great_Turtle.jpg		|image=Great_Turtle.jpg
−	|name=''Great Turtle''	+	|name=Great Turtle
	|manufacturer=[[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]]		|manufacturer=[[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]]
−	|production year=3067
−	|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1281/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
	|model=GTR-1		|model=GTR-1
−	|Tech Base=inner sphere	+	|class=Assault
−	|mech type=battlemech
−	|feet=4
	|cost= 13,633,000 C-bills		|cost= 13,633,000 C-bills
	|mass=100		|mass=100
−	|chassis=[[Corean Model 202BLP Endo Steel]]	+	|chassis=Corean Model 202BLP [[Endo Steel]]
−	|armor=[[StarSlab/Hardened Mk III]]	+	|armor=[[Hardened Armor|StarSlab/Hardened Mk III]]
	|engine=[[Vlar 300]]		|engine=[[Vlar 300]]
−	|comsys=[[Hartford JEA-1]]
−	|T&T=[[O/P FiberFeed 201]]
−	|heat sinks=14 [[Double heat sinks]]
	|speed=43		|speed=43
−	|jumpjets=[[HildCo Model 13]]	+	|jumpjets=[[Hildco Model 13]]
	|armament=		|armament=
−	*1x [[Large X-Pulse Laser]]	+	*1x[[Large X-Pulse Laser]]
−	*3x [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]	+	*3x[[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]
	|BV (1.0)= 2,330		|BV (1.0)= 2,330
	|BV (2.0)= 3,152<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 282</ref>		|BV (2.0)= 3,152<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 282</ref>
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	==Description==		==Description==
−	The '''''Great Turtle''''' was designed as an experiment in [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] safety. With the recovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]], weapons technology had advanced more in the twenty years between the [[Fourth Succession War]] and the [[Clan Invasion]] than it had in the previous three hundred years. One effect of these advances in weapons was the dramatic reduction in a MechWarrior's life expectancy. Many weapons could destroy a 'Mech's head, engine, or gyro with one shot, leaving the MechWarrior dead or wounded.<ref name=TRO3055U174-175>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 174-175, "Great Turtle 'Mech Profile"</ref>	+	The '''''Great Turtle''''' was designed as an experiment in MechWarrior safety. With the recovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]], weapons technology had advanced more in the twenty years between the [[Fourth Succession War]] and the [[Clan Invasion]] than it had in the previous three hundred years. One effect of these advances in weapons was the dramatic reduction of a MechWarrior's lifespan. Many weapons could destroy a 'Mech's head, engine, or gyro with one shot, leaving the Mechwarrior dead or wounded.<ref name=TRO3055U174-175>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 174-175, "Great Turtle 'Mech Profile"</ref>
−	VEST took the concept of MechWarrior protection to an extreme. The ''Great Turtle'' uses a quad chassis to hold the maximum amount of armor possible. The ''Great Turtle's'' armor weighs 40 tons, as much as a ''[[Clint]]'' BattleMech. For more protection the VEST engineers used [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Hardened Armor]] that effectively provides twice as much protection as standard armor. This means that the ''Great Turtle'' can take staggering amounts of damage without worrying the pilot. Enemies who target the 'Mech's head looking for a clean kill will be disappointed. The Hardened armor can withstand a [[Gauss rifle]] hit, but more importantly, the ''Great Turtle'' uses a [[Torso Mounted Cockpit]] to provide extra protection for the pilot. Using a [[Fusion engine|standard engine]] reduces the possibility of an engine explosion, and a [[compact gyro]] further increases longevity.<ref name=TRO3055U174-175/>	+	VEST took the concept of MechWarrior protection to an extreme. The ''Great Turtle'' uses a quad chassis to hold the maximum amount of armor possible. The ''Great Turtle's'' armor weighs as much as a ''[[Clint]]'' BattleMech. For more protection the VEST engineers used [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Hardened Armor that effectively provides twice as much protection as standard armor. This means that the ''Great Turtle'' can take staggering amounts of damage without worrying the pilot. Enemies who target the 'Mech's head looking for a clean kill will be disappointed. The Hardened armor can withstand a [[Gauss Rifle]] hit, but more importantly the ''Great Turtle'' uses a [[Torso Mounted Cockpit]] to provide extra protection for the pilot. Using a standard engine reduces the possibility of an engine explosion, and a [[Compact Gyro]] further increases longevity.<ref name=TRO3055U174-175/>
	To provide additional mobility, the ''Great Turtle'' is equipped with three torso-mounted [[Jump Jets]]. These allow the ''Great Turtle'' to get out of sticky situations relatively quickly.<ref name=TRO3055U174-175/>		To provide additional mobility, the ''Great Turtle'' is equipped with three torso-mounted [[Jump Jets]]. These allow the ''Great Turtle'' to get out of sticky situations relatively quickly.<ref name=TRO3055U174-175/>
−	==Weapons and Equipment==	+	==Armament==
−	With its focus on defense, the 'Mech is armed with very few weapons for an Assault. The ''Great Turtle's'' main armament is its [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[Large X-Pulse Laser|Large Pulse Laser with Bethel Labs X-Pulse]], which is backed up by three [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[Medium X-Pulse Laser|Medium Pulse Laser with Bethel Labs X-Pulse]], all of which are linked to a [[Targeting Computer]].<ref name=TRO3055U174-175/>	+	With its focus on defense, the 'Mech's armament is very low. The ''Great Turtle's'' main armament is its [[Large X-Pulse Laser|Sutel Precision Line Large Pulse Laser with Bethel Labs X-Pulse]], which is backed up by three [[Medium X-Pulse Laser|Sutel Precision Line Medium Pulse Laser with Bethel Labs X-Pulse]], all of which are linked to a [[Targeting Computer]].<ref name=TRO3055U174-175/>
	==Variants==		==Variants==
−	*;GTR-2 : This variant is still undergoing tests. It removes the Hardened Armor for a [[compact engine]], and a series of [[Armored Components|armored components]] that encompasses its engine, gyro, and cockpit. The Large X-Pulse Laser was replaced with an [[ER PPC]] with a [[PPC Capacitor| Capacitor]] and replaces the Medium X-Pulse Lasers with [[ER Medium Laser]]s. It also carries three more [[Double Heat Sink]]s than the original model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 2,164<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 283</ref>	+	* GTR-2 - This variant is still undergoing tests. It removes the Hardened Armor for a [[Compact Engine]], and a series of armored components that encompasses its engine, gyro and cockpit. The Large X-Pulse Laser was replaced with a [[ER PPC]] with an [[PPC Capacitor|Enhanced Capacitor]] and replaces the Medium X-Pulse Lasers with [[ER Medium Laser]]s. It also carries three more [[Double Heat Sink]]s than the original model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 2,164<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 283</ref>
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−	==Design Quirks==
−	The ''Great Turtle'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Archer Entry.</ref>
−	* [[Improved Targeting: Short ]]
−	* [[Poor Performance]]
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−	==Gallery==
−	<gallery>
−	File:Great Turtle.jpg|Original ''Great Turtle'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
−	</gallery>
	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />
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	==Bibliography==		==Bibliography==
	*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''		*''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
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	[[Category:BattleMechs]]		[[Category:BattleMechs]]
	[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]]		[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]]

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Great_Turtle.jpg |name=Great Turtle |manufacturer=[[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] |model=GTR-1 |class=Assault |cost= 13,633,000 C-bills |mass=100 |chassis=Corean Model 202BLP [[Endo Steel]] |armor=[[Hardened Armor|StarSlab/Hardened Mk III]] |engine=[[Vlar 300]] |speed=43 |jumpjets=[[Hildco Model 13]] |armament= *1x[[Large X-Pulse Laser]] *3x[[Medium X-Pulse Laser]] |BV (1.0)= 2,330 |BV (2.0)= 3,152<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 282</ref> }} ==Description== The '''''Great Turtle''''' was designed as an experiment in MechWarrior safety. With the recovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]], weapons technology had advanced more in the twenty years between the [[Fourth Succession War]] and the [[Clan Invasion]] than it had in the previous three hundred years. One effect of these advances in weapons was the dramatic reduction of a MechWarrior's lifespan. Many weapons could destroy a 'Mech's head, engine, or gyro with one shot, leaving the Mechwarrior dead or wounded.<ref name=TRO3055U174-175>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 174-175, "Great Turtle 'Mech Profile"</ref> VEST took the concept of MechWarrior protection to an extreme. The ''Great Turtle'' uses a quad chassis to hold the maximum amount of armor possible. The ''Great Turtle's'' armor weighs as much as a ''[[Clint]]'' BattleMech. For more protection the VEST engineers used [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Hardened Armor that effectively provides twice as much protection as standard armor. This means that the ''Great Turtle'' can take staggering amounts of damage without worrying the pilot. Enemies who target the 'Mech's head looking for a clean kill will be disappointed. The Hardened armor can withstand a [[Gauss Rifle]] hit, but more importantly the ''Great Turtle'' uses a [[Torso Mounted Cockpit]] to provide extra protection for the pilot. Using a standard engine reduces the possibility of an engine explosion, and a [[Compact Gyro]] further increases longevity.<ref name=TRO3055U174-175/> To provide additional mobility, the ''Great Turtle'' is equipped with three torso-mounted [[Jump Jets]]. These allow the ''Great Turtle'' to get out of sticky situations relatively quickly.<ref name=TRO3055U174-175/> ==Armament== With its focus on defense, the 'Mech's armament is very low. The ''Great Turtle's'' main armament is its [[Large X-Pulse Laser|Sutel Precision Line Large Pulse Laser with Bethel Labs X-Pulse]], which is backed up by three [[Medium X-Pulse Laser|Sutel Precision Line Medium Pulse Laser with Bethel Labs X-Pulse]], all of which are linked to a [[Targeting Computer]].<ref name=TRO3055U174-175/> ==Variants== * GTR-2 - This variant is still undergoing tests. It removes the Hardened Armor for a [[Compact Engine]], and a series of armored components that encompasses its engine, gyro and cockpit. The Large X-Pulse Laser was replaced with a [[ER PPC]] with an [[PPC Capacitor|Enhanced Capacitor]] and replaces the Medium X-Pulse Lasers with [[ER Medium Laser]]s. It also carries three more [[Double Heat Sink]]s than the original model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 2,164<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 283</ref> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] [[Category:100 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]]

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