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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 | |production year=3067 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1281/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |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 |
| + | |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 | + | |chassis=[[Corean Model 202BLP Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor=[[ | + | |armor=[[StarSlab/Hardened Mk III]] |
|engine=[[Vlar 300]] | |engine=[[Vlar 300]] | ||
|comsys=[[Hartford JEA-1]] | |comsys=[[Hartford JEA-1]] | ||
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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 | + | 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> |
| − | 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 | + | 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/> |
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== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | With its focus on defense, the 'Mech is armed with very few weapons for an Assault. The ''Great Turtle's'' main armament is its [[Large X-Pulse Laser| | + | 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/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;GTR-2 : This variant is still undergoing tests. It removes the Hardened Armor for a [[ | + | *;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> |
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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]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Great Turtle.jpg|Original ''Great Turtle'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:32, 5 March 2024
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| Great Turtle | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Vining Engineering and Salvage Team |
| Production Year | 3067[1] |
| Model | GTR-1 |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 13,633,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | Corean Model 202BLP Endo Steel |
| Armor | StarSlab/Hardened Mk III |
| Engine | Vlar 300 |
| Communications System | Hartford JEA-1 |
| Targeting Tracking System | O/P FiberFeed 201 |
| Heat Sinks | 14 Double heat sinks |
| Speed | 43 km/h |
| Jump Jets | HildCo Model 13 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 2,330 |
| BV (2.0) | 3,152[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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 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.[3]
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 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.[3]
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.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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 Pulse Laser with Bethel Labs X-Pulse, which is backed up by three Sutel Precision Line Medium Pulse Laser with Bethel Labs X-Pulse, all of which are linked to a Targeting Computer.[3]
Variants[edit]
- 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 an ER PPC with a Capacitor and replaces the Medium X-Pulse Lasers with ER Medium Lasers. It also carries three more Double Heat Sinks than the original model. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 2,164[4]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Great Turtle has the following Design Quirks:[5]
Gallery[edit]
Original Great Turtle from TRO:3055 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Great Turtle
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 282
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, pp. 174-175, "Great Turtle 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 283
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Archer Entry.