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Line 23: * 4x [[Ultra AC/5]] * 4x [[Ultra AC/5]] | BV (1.0) = 2,433<ref name=RSMW>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I''</ref> | BV (1.0) = 2,433<ref name=RSMW>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I''</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 2,784<ref name=TRO3075pp148-149>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 148-149: "Jupiter 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 278</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 2,784<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 149: "Jupiter 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 278</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Jupiter''''' was designed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] to complement their premier assault '[[Mech]], the ''[[Turkina]]'', during the [[Jihad]]. Although not as versatile as the ''Turkina'', it was developed from the most commonly available parts at the time, giving the ''Jupiter'' a rugged and easily repaired design that many other designs cannot match. Due to its durability, ''Jupiters'' have been spotted in many [[mercenary]] and [[Great House|House]] armies throughout the post-[[Jihad]] [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=MWDADaPCp158>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 158</ref> + The '''''Jupiter''''' was designed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] to complement their premier assault '[[Mech]], the ''[[Turkina]]'', during the [[Jihad]]. Although not as versatile as the ''Turkina'', it was developed from the most commonly available parts at the time, giving the ''Jupiter'' a rugged and easily repaired design that many other designs cannot match. Due to its durability, ''Jupiters'' have been spotted in many [[mercenary]] and [[Great House|House]] armies throughout the post-[[Jihad]] [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Jupiter'' is a massive [[BattleMech]] that can reach 54 km/h at best speed, thanks to its [[XL engine]]. Nineteen and a half tons of armor provide protection that can be matched by few other 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO3075pp148-149/> + The ''Jupiter'' is a massive [[BattleMech]] that can reach 54 km/h at best speed, thanks to its [[XL engine]]. Nineteen and a half tons of armor provide protection that can be matched by few other 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> − The ''Jupiter'' is armed for long range combat. The 'Mech mounts a pair of [[Type XX]] [[ER PPC]]s and two [[Series IV]] [[LRM-15]] launchers, giving it excellent long range capabilities. These are backed up by four [[Type DL]] [[Ultra AC/5]]s which allow the 'Mech to put a large volume of fire downrange. Additionally, the ER PPCs allow the 'Mech to stay in combat when its ammunition-dependent weapons have been silenced due to a lack of ammunition in prolonged engagements.<ref name=TRO3075pp148-149/> + The ''Jupiter'' is armed for long range combat. The 'Mech mounts a pair of [[Type XX]] [[ER PPC]]s and two [[Series IV]] [[LRM-15]] launchers, giving it excellent long range capabilities. These are backed up by four [[Type DL]] [[Ultra AC/5]]s which allow the 'Mech to put a large volume of fire downrange. Additionally, the ER PPCs allow the 'Mech to stay in combat when its ammunition-dependent weapons have been silenced due to a lack of ammunition in prolonged engagements.<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;''Jupiter'' 2 : The ''Jupiter 2'' is a more maneuverable variant of the ''Jupiter''. The 'Mech removes the Ultra AC/5s and replaces them with a pair of [[Ultra AC/10]]s. The LRM-15s have been upgraded with [[Artemis IV]] for increased accuracy. Finally, to increase its maneuverability, the ''Jupiter'' 2 has had [[jump jet]]s added that allow it to jump up to ninety meters.<ref name=TRO3075pp148-149/> BV (1.0) = 2,915;<ref name=RSMW /> BV (2.0) = 3,278<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 133</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 279</ref> + *;''Jupiter'' 2 : The ''Jupiter 2'' is a more maneuverable variant of the ''Jupiter''. The 'Mech removes the Ultra AC/5s and replaces them with a pair of [[Ultra AC/10]]s. The LRM-15s have been upgraded with [[Artemis IV]] for increased accuracy. Finally, to increase its maneuverability, the ''Jupiter'' 2 has had [[jump jet]]s added that allow it to jump up to ninety meters.<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> BV (1.0) = 2,915;<ref name=RSMW /> BV (2.0) = 3,278<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 133</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 279</ref> − *;''Jupiter'' 3 : This version of the ''Jupiter'' sports a completely new weapons configuration. Sporting the same Ultra AC/10s as the 2 version, the rest of the weapons are replaced with a pair of [[HAG 30]] cannons and two [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRO3075pp148-149/> BV (2.0) = 3,074<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 134</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 280</ref> + *;''Jupiter'' 3 : This version of the ''Jupiter'' sports a completely new weapons configuration. Sporting the same Ultra AC/10s as the 2 version, the rest of the weapons are replaced with a pair of [[HAG 30]] cannons and two [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> BV (2.0) = 3,074<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 134</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 280</ref> *;''Jupiter'' 4 : This [[Dark Age]] variant of the ''Jupiter'' uses an XL fusion engine to reach a top speed of 64 km/h. In place of the standard weaponry, it carries two ER PPCs, two [[Streak SRM-4]]s, and a pair of Artemis IV–enhanced LRM-15s. BV (2.0) = 2,955<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 196</ref> *;''Jupiter'' 4 : This [[Dark Age]] variant of the ''Jupiter'' uses an XL fusion engine to reach a top speed of 64 km/h. In place of the standard weaponry, it carries two ER PPCs, two [[Streak SRM-4]]s, and a pair of Artemis IV–enhanced LRM-15s. BV (2.0) = 2,955<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 196</ref> === MechWarrior Dark Age Variants === === MechWarrior Dark Age Variants === − *;JF042-11A ''Phoenix Wolf'': Seemingly a variant of the ''Jupiter'' 4, the captured 'Mech piloted by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] warrior [[Geo Keane]] mounts a pair of [[Kolibri Delta Series (LPL)|Kolibri Delta Series]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]s instead of the ER PPCs alongside the retained [[Series IV]] Artemis-enhanced LRM-15 and [[Pattern J4]] [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers.<ref name=MWDADaPCp158/> + *;JF042-11A ''Phoenix Wolf'': Seemingly a variant of the ''Jupiter'' 4, the captured 'Mech piloted by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] warrior [[Geo Keane]] mounts a pair of [[Kolibri Delta Series (LPL)|Kolibri Delta Series]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]s instead of the ER PPCs alongside the retained [[Series IV]] Artemis-enhanced LRM-15 and [[Pattern J4]] [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers.<ref>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 158</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks==
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| BV (1.0) = 2,433<ref name=RSMW>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I''</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 2,433<ref name=RSMW>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I''</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 2,784<ref name= | + | | BV (2.0) = 2,784<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 149: "Jupiter 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 278</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Jupiter''''' was designed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] to complement their premier assault '[[Mech]], the ''[[Turkina]]'', during the [[Jihad]]. Although not as versatile as the ''Turkina'', it was developed from the most commonly available parts at the time, giving the ''Jupiter'' a rugged and easily repaired design that many other designs cannot match. Due to its durability, ''Jupiters'' have been spotted in many [[mercenary]] and [[Great House|House]] armies throughout the post-[[Jihad]] [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name= | + | The '''''Jupiter''''' was designed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] to complement their premier assault '[[Mech]], the ''[[Turkina]]'', during the [[Jihad]]. Although not as versatile as the ''Turkina'', it was developed from the most commonly available parts at the time, giving the ''Jupiter'' a rugged and easily repaired design that many other designs cannot match. Due to its durability, ''Jupiters'' have been spotted in many [[mercenary]] and [[Great House|House]] armies throughout the post-[[Jihad]] [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Jupiter'' is a massive [[BattleMech]] that can reach 54 km/h at best speed, thanks to its [[XL engine]]. Nineteen and a half tons of armor provide protection that can be matched by few other 'Mechs.<ref name= | + | The ''Jupiter'' is a massive [[BattleMech]] that can reach 54 km/h at best speed, thanks to its [[XL engine]]. Nineteen and a half tons of armor provide protection that can be matched by few other 'Mechs.<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> |
| − | The ''Jupiter'' is armed for long range combat. The 'Mech mounts a pair of [[Type XX]] [[ER PPC]]s and two [[Series IV]] [[LRM-15]] launchers, giving it excellent long range capabilities. These are backed up by four [[Type DL]] [[Ultra AC/5]]s which allow the 'Mech to put a large volume of fire downrange. Additionally, the ER PPCs allow the 'Mech to stay in combat when its ammunition-dependent weapons have been silenced due to a lack of ammunition in prolonged engagements.<ref name= | + | The ''Jupiter'' is armed for long range combat. The 'Mech mounts a pair of [[Type XX]] [[ER PPC]]s and two [[Series IV]] [[LRM-15]] launchers, giving it excellent long range capabilities. These are backed up by four [[Type DL]] [[Ultra AC/5]]s which allow the 'Mech to put a large volume of fire downrange. Additionally, the ER PPCs allow the 'Mech to stay in combat when its ammunition-dependent weapons have been silenced due to a lack of ammunition in prolonged engagements.<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;''Jupiter'' 2 : The ''Jupiter 2'' is a more maneuverable variant of the ''Jupiter''. The 'Mech removes the Ultra AC/5s and replaces them with a pair of [[Ultra AC/10]]s. The LRM-15s have been upgraded with [[Artemis IV]] for increased accuracy. Finally, to increase its maneuverability, the ''Jupiter'' 2 has had [[jump jet]]s added that allow it to jump up to ninety meters.<ref name= | + | *;''Jupiter'' 2 : The ''Jupiter 2'' is a more maneuverable variant of the ''Jupiter''. The 'Mech removes the Ultra AC/5s and replaces them with a pair of [[Ultra AC/10]]s. The LRM-15s have been upgraded with [[Artemis IV]] for increased accuracy. Finally, to increase its maneuverability, the ''Jupiter'' 2 has had [[jump jet]]s added that allow it to jump up to ninety meters.<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> BV (1.0) = 2,915;<ref name=RSMW /> BV (2.0) = 3,278<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 133</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 279</ref> |
| − | *;''Jupiter'' 3 : This version of the ''Jupiter'' sports a completely new weapons configuration. Sporting the same Ultra AC/10s as the 2 version, the rest of the weapons are replaced with a pair of [[HAG 30]] cannons and two [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name= | + | *;''Jupiter'' 3 : This version of the ''Jupiter'' sports a completely new weapons configuration. Sporting the same Ultra AC/10s as the 2 version, the rest of the weapons are replaced with a pair of [[HAG 30]] cannons and two [[ER medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> BV (2.0) = 3,074<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 134</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 280</ref> |
*;''Jupiter'' 4 : This [[Dark Age]] variant of the ''Jupiter'' uses an XL fusion engine to reach a top speed of 64 km/h. In place of the standard weaponry, it carries two ER PPCs, two [[Streak SRM-4]]s, and a pair of Artemis IV–enhanced LRM-15s. BV (2.0) = 2,955<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 196</ref> | *;''Jupiter'' 4 : This [[Dark Age]] variant of the ''Jupiter'' uses an XL fusion engine to reach a top speed of 64 km/h. In place of the standard weaponry, it carries two ER PPCs, two [[Streak SRM-4]]s, and a pair of Artemis IV–enhanced LRM-15s. BV (2.0) = 2,955<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 196</ref> | ||
=== MechWarrior Dark Age Variants === | === MechWarrior Dark Age Variants === | ||
| − | *;JF042-11A ''Phoenix Wolf'': Seemingly a variant of the ''Jupiter'' 4, the captured 'Mech piloted by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] warrior [[Geo Keane]] mounts a pair of [[Kolibri Delta Series (LPL)|Kolibri Delta Series]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]s instead of the ER PPCs alongside the retained [[Series IV]] Artemis-enhanced LRM-15 and [[Pattern J4]] [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers.<ref | + | *;JF042-11A ''Phoenix Wolf'': Seemingly a variant of the ''Jupiter'' 4, the captured 'Mech piloted by [[Wolf's Dragoons]] warrior [[Geo Keane]] mounts a pair of [[Kolibri Delta Series (LPL)|Kolibri Delta Series]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]s instead of the ER PPCs alongside the retained [[Series IV]] Artemis-enhanced LRM-15 and [[Pattern J4]] [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers.<ref>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 158</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||