Difference between revisions of "Harpagos"

 
(46 intermediate revisions by 12 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Update Needed|[[Field Manual: 3145]]}}
 
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image= Harpagos.png|191px
 
|image= Harpagos.png|191px
|name= Harpagos
+
|name= ''Harpagos''
|manufacturer=[[Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha Annex]]  
+
|manufacturer=[[Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha Annex]]
|production year= 3146
+
|production year=3136
 
|year reference=  
 
|year reference=  
|model=
+
|model=Standard
|introduced=
+
|introduced=[[3136]]
|class=Heavy QuadVee
+
|Tech Base=Clan
 +
|mech type=BattleMech
 +
|feet=quadvee
 
|cost=
 
|cost=
|mass= 75 tons
+
|mass= 75
|chassis=[[Endo-Steel|Csesztreg QuadVee 75.1 Endo Steel]]  
+
|chassis=[[Csesztreg QuadVee 75.1 Endo Steel]]
|armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous|Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous]]  
+
|armor=[[Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous]]
|engine=[[XL Fusion Engine|300 Fusion Extralight]]
+
|engine=[[300 Fusion Extralight]]
|comsys=CH2 Series Integrated  
+
|comsys=[[CH2 Series Integrated]]
|T&T=Version Gamma-V TTS
+
|T&T=[[Version Gamma-V TTS]]
|heat sinks=10 [20] ([[Laser Heat Sinks|Laser]])
+
|heat sinks=10 [[Laser Heat Sinks|Laser]] Heat Sinks
|speed=64 kph
+
|speed=64
 
|speed with MASC=
 
|speed with MASC=
|speed with TSM=  
+
|speed with TSM=
|jumpjets= None
+
|jumpjets=  
|armament= 2 x [[Gauss Rifles]]  
+
|armament= 2x [[Gauss rifle]]
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
|BV (2.0)=1,721<ref name=tro3145:cl3031> Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans, pp. 30-31 & 79 Harpagos - All information on the Unit.</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6254/harpagos-standard MUL Profile for the Harpagos - BV2 and Introduction Year.]</ref>
 
|BV (2.0)=1,721<ref name=tro3145:cl3031> Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans, pp. 30-31 & 79 Harpagos - All information on the Unit.</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6254/harpagos-standard MUL Profile for the Harpagos - BV2 and Introduction Year.]</ref>
}}  
+
}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
Named for one of the horses of ancient Greek demi-gods of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castor_and_Pollux Castor and Pollux], the '''Harpagos''' is Heavy Class hybrid [[Quad 'Mech|Quad BattleMech]] / [[Combat Vehicle]] known as a [[QuadVee]].  Being a QuadVee, the Harpagos can transform itself from a combat vehicle into a quadruped BattleMech, benefitting some of the best qualities of both. The 'Mech was designed by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] during the [[32nd Century|mid-32nd Century]] was produced at the Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha Annex on [[Csesztreg]]. Harpagos came into existence after as Horses' efforts introduce new type of technology on the battlefield.
+
Named for one of the horses of the ancient Greek demigods [[w:Castor and Pollux|Castor and Pollux]], the '''''Harpagos''''' is a Heavy Class hybrid [[Quad 'Mech|Quad BattleMech]] / [[Combat Vehicle]] known as a [[QuadVee]].  Being a QuadVee, the ''Harpagos'' can transform itself from a tracked combat vehicle into a quadruped BattleMech, benefiting from some of the best qualities of both. The 'Mech was designed by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] during the [[thirty-second century|mid-thirty-second century]] and was produced at the Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha Annex on [[Csesztreg]]. The ''Harpagos'' came into existence as part of the Horses' efforts to introduce a new type of technology to the battlefield.
  
The Harpagos itself was one of three QuadVees introduced in late 3130s and heaviest of its time. Hell's Horse Commanders typical blend the Harpagos with others of its kind into Vehicle [[Star (Clan)|Stars]], appearance as Combat Vehicle that could fool other Clans through combat ritual of [[Zellbrigen]]. With their unusual ability to transform into BattleMechs to vehicles, Clan opponents facing them would think they were facing ordinary Combat Vehicle force verses double star of BattleMechs.  
+
The ''Harpagos'' itself was one of three QuadVees introduced in the late 3130s and was the heaviest of its kind at the time. Hell's Horses Commanders typically blend the ''Harpagos'' with others of its kind into Vehicle [[Star (Formation)|Stars]], which gave the appearance of being a Combat Vehicle. This unique ability was used initially to fool other Clans through the combat ritual of ''[[zellbrigen]]''. With their unusual ability to transform into BattleMechs from vehicles, Clan opponents facing them would think they were facing an ordinary Combat Vehicle force instead of two Stars of BattleMechs.
  
Since the development of the QuadVee, the unit's balance of armor and limited armaments has been meet with scorn along with others of its kind.<ref name=tro3145:cl3031/>
+
Since the development of the QuadVee, the unit's balance of armor and limited armaments has been met with scorn along with others of its kind.<ref name=tro3145:cl3031/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The Harpagos utilizes a 300-Rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine to propelle itself at modest 64 k/ph while it’s either Vehicle mode or in its BattleMech form.  The vehicle is protected by 12 tons of armor, giving its less armor protection than typical Clan Heavy Mechs of its time.  
+
The ''Harpagos'' utilizes a 300-rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine to propel itself at a modest 64 km/h while it is in either vehicle or BattleMech form.  The machine is protected by 12 tons of armor, giving it less armor protection than typical Clan Heavy 'Mechs of its time.
  
With benefits of its two-man cockpit, the Harpagos' gunner can target multiple enemies with little trouble while pilot handles unit's movement.  The gunner only weaponry are pair of Type AA4 Gauss Rifles mounted in the 'Mech's turret-like torso.<ref name=tro3145:cl3031/>
+
With the benefit of its two-man cockpit, the ''Harpagos''&#39; gunner can target multiple enemies with little trouble while the pilot handles the unit's movement.  The gunner's only weaponry is a pair of Type AA4 Gauss Rifles mounted in the 'Mech's turret-like torso.<ref name=tro3145:cl3031/>
  
==Notes==
+
==Design Quirks==
In the [[Alpha Strike (Game System)|Alpha Strike]] Rules set for Battletech, the Harpagos has been given Point Value of 17, with Specials including Turret(3/3/3), [[CASE]], SRCH, and QV.<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6254/harpagos-standard MUL Profile for the Harpagos - Alpha Strike Card Info.]</ref>
+
The ''Harpagos'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:
 
 
The Harpagos is listed having Ferro-Fibrous armor, the unit stats in both its source Technical Readout and Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged shows the vehicle posses no such armor on it.
 
 
 
===Design Quirks===
 
The Hargagos has the following [[Design Quirks]]:
 
 
*[[Bad Reputation]]
 
*[[Bad Reputation]]
 
*[[No Ejection Mechanism|No Ejection System]]
 
*[[No Ejection Mechanism|No Ejection System]]
 
*[[Non-Standard Parts]]
 
*[[Non-Standard Parts]]
 +
 +
==Notes==
 +
* In the [[Alpha Strike (rules)|Alpha Strike]] ruleset for BattleTech, the ''Harpagos'' has been given the Point Value of 17, with Specials including; Turret (3/3/3), [[CASE]], SRCH, and QV.<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6254/harpagos-standard MUL Profile for the ''Harpagos'' - Alpha Strike Card Info.]</ref>
 +
 +
* The ''Harpagos'' is listed as having ferro-fibrous armor, but the unit stats in both its source Technical Readout and Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged shows the vehicle possesses no such armor on it.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
Line 57: Line 58:
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans]]''
 
*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans]]''
  
 +
[[Category:'Mechs]]
 
[[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]]

Latest revision as of 09:50, 5 March 2024

Harpagos
Harpagos
Production information
Manufacturer Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha Annex
Production Year 3136
Model Standard
Class Heavy
Introduced 3136
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 75 tons
Chassis Csesztreg QuadVee 75.1 Endo Steel
Armor Compound H17 Ferro-Fibrous
Engine 300 Fusion Extralight
Communications System CH2 Series Integrated
Targeting Tracking System Version Gamma-V TTS
Heat Sinks 10 Laser Heat Sinks
Speed 64 km/h
Armament

2x Gauss rifle

BV (2.0) 1,721[1][2]


Description[edit]

Named for one of the horses of the ancient Greek demigods Castor and Pollux, the Harpagos is a Heavy Class hybrid Quad BattleMech / Combat Vehicle known as a QuadVee. Being a QuadVee, the Harpagos can transform itself from a tracked combat vehicle into a quadruped BattleMech, benefiting from some of the best qualities of both. The 'Mech was designed by Clan Hell's Horses during the mid-thirty-second century and was produced at the Csesztreg Industriplex Alpha Annex on Csesztreg. The Harpagos came into existence as part of the Horses' efforts to introduce a new type of technology to the battlefield.

The Harpagos itself was one of three QuadVees introduced in the late 3130s and was the heaviest of its kind at the time. Hell's Horses Commanders typically blend the Harpagos with others of its kind into Vehicle Stars, which gave the appearance of being a Combat Vehicle. This unique ability was used initially to fool other Clans through the combat ritual of zellbrigen. With their unusual ability to transform into BattleMechs from vehicles, Clan opponents facing them would think they were facing an ordinary Combat Vehicle force instead of two Stars of BattleMechs.

Since the development of the QuadVee, the unit's balance of armor and limited armaments has been met with scorn along with others of its kind.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Harpagos utilizes a 300-rated Extra-Light Fusion Engine to propel itself at a modest 64 km/h while it is in either vehicle or BattleMech form. The machine is protected by 12 tons of armor, giving it less armor protection than typical Clan Heavy 'Mechs of its time.

With the benefit of its two-man cockpit, the Harpagos' gunner can target multiple enemies with little trouble while the pilot handles the unit's movement. The gunner's only weaponry is a pair of Type AA4 Gauss Rifles mounted in the 'Mech's turret-like torso.[1]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Harpagos has the following Design Quirks:

Notes[edit]

  • In the Alpha Strike ruleset for BattleTech, the Harpagos has been given the Point Value of 17, with Specials including; Turret (3/3/3), CASE, SRCH, and QV.[3]
  • The Harpagos is listed as having ferro-fibrous armor, but the unit stats in both its source Technical Readout and Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged shows the vehicle possesses no such armor on it.

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans, pp. 30-31 & 79 Harpagos - All information on the Unit.
  2. MUL Profile for the Harpagos - BV2 and Introduction Year.
  3. MUL Profile for the Harpagos - Alpha Strike Card Info.

Bibliography[edit]