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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the 30-ton BattleMech|other uses|Mantis}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Mantis.JPG |image=Mantis.JPG − |name=''Mantis'' + |name=Mantis |manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] |manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] |model=MTS-S |model=MTS-S |production year=3061 |production year=3061 − |year reference= <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2023/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2023/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |cost= 5,811,650 [[C-bill]]s + |class=Light − |Tech Base=Inner Sphere+ |cost= 5,811,650 C-bills − |mech type=BattleMech |mass=30 |mass=30 − |chassis=[[Solaris Arms Special Light]] [[endo steel]] + |chassis=Solaris Arms Special Light [[Endo Steel]] − |armor= [[Durralex Light II Ferro-Fibrous]] + |armor=Durralex Light II [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |engine=[[GM Rama 270XL]] + |engine=GM Rama 270XL |comsys=[[Endicott Type 22 Master]] |comsys=[[Endicott Type 22 Master]] |T&T=[[Housier DD-Y-7]] |T&T=[[Housier DD-Y-7]] − |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s + |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |speed=151 |speed=151 |speed with MASC=194 |speed with MASC=194 + |jumpjets=None |armament= |armament= − * 2x [[Claw]]s + *2x [[Claw]]s − * 2x [[ER small laser]]s + *2x [[ER Small Laser]]s − * 3x [[ER medium laser]]s + *3x [[ER Medium Laser]]s − |BV (1.0) = 857 + |BV (1.0)=857 − |BV (2.0) = 1,128<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 224</ref> + |BV (2.0)=1,128<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 224</ref> − }} + }} ==Description== ==Description== − A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Mantis''''' uses high speed, boosted further by [[MASC]], and powerful extended range lasers to slice off enemy armor. Once the ''Mantis'' is in grappling range, it can use the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[claw]] systems to literally tear an enemy apart. + A [[Solaris VII]] BattleMech, the '''''Mantis''''' uses high speed (boosted by [[MASC]]) and powerful extended range lasers to slice off enemy armor. Once the ''Mantis'' is in grappling range, it can use the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Claw systems to literally tear an enemy apart. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Mantis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main weapon are its two tungsten-reinforced composite [[claw]]s. These are backed up by three [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s and two [[Diverse Optics (ERSL)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]]s; these lasers are mounted in the torso, the ''Mantis'' can always use the claws. + The ''Mantis'''s main weapon are its two tungsten-reinforced composite [[Claw]]s. These are backed up by three Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s and two Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]]s. As the lasers are mounted in the torso, the ''Mantis'' can always use the Claws. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ''Mantis'' SA-MN : This older version of the ''Mantis'' is no longer in production. It was equipped with standard [[medium laser]]s and [[small laser]]s rather than extended range versions, and used [[MASC]] to provide high speed boosts.<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 704<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 228</ref> + *;''Mantis'' SA-MN : This older version of the ''Mantis'' is equipped with standard lasers rather than extended range lasers. It is no longer in production. It used [[MASC]] to provide high speed boosts.<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 704<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 228</ref> − *; MTS-L : Using the standard ''MTS-S'' as a base, this variant uses an [[XL gyro]] to free some weight. This free weight is used to equip two [[medium pulse laser]]s in each torso, and a [[Lance (weapon)|lance]] is mounted on the right arm. The [[MASC]] system was replaced by [[Triple Strength Myomer]] and an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] engine [[supercharger]]. BV (2.0) = 1,176<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 223</ref> + *;MTS-L : Using the standard ''MTS-S'' as a base, this variant uses an [[XL Gyro]] to free some weight. The ''MTS-L'' is equipped with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in each torso and a [[Lance (weapon)|Lance]] is mounted on the right arm. The MASC system was replaced by [[Triple Strength Myomer]] and an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] engine [[Supercharger]]. BV (2.0) = 1,176<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 223</ref> − *; MTS-T : This version keeps the [[MASC]], but also uses an [[XL gyro]] to mount a [[targeting computer]]. The weapons suite remains the same as the standard ''Mantis''. BV (2.0) = 1,312<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 225</ref> + *;MTS-T : This version keeps the MASC, but also uses an XL Gyro. It uses the weight saved to mount a [[Targeting Computer]]. The weapons suite remains the same as the standard ''Mantis''. BV (2.0) = 1,312<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 225</ref> − *; MTS-T2 : This ''Mantis'' variant is identical to the ''MTS-T'' version, but uses experimental [[laser reflective armor]] instead of [[ferro-fibrous]].<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 226</ref> + *;MTS-T2 : This ''Mantis'' variant is identical to the ''MTS-T'' version, but uses experimental [[Laser Reflective Armor]] instead of Ferro-Fibrous Armor.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 226</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Mantis'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Mantis Entry</ref> − * [[Non-Standard Parts]] − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Mantis SA-MN RS3055Uu.jpg|Original SA-MN ''Mantis'' from ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged|RS:3055Uu]]'' − Mantis.JPG|''Mantis'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 56:
Line 45: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf] − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Solaris VII: The Game World]]'' − + − [[Category:'Mechs]]+ [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Mantis.JPG | |image=Mantis.JPG | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Mantis |
|manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] | |manufacturer=[[Solaris Arms]] | ||
|model=MTS-S | |model=MTS-S | ||
|production year=3061 | |production year=3061 | ||
| − | |year reference= <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2023/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2023/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |cost= 5,811,650 | + | |class=Light |
| − | + | |cost= 5,811,650 C-bills | |
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|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Solaris Arms Special Light [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Durralex Light II [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine= | + | |engine=GM Rama 270XL |
|comsys=[[Endicott Type 22 Master]] | |comsys=[[Endicott Type 22 Master]] | ||
|T&T=[[Housier DD-Y-7]] | |T&T=[[Housier DD-Y-7]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
|speed=151 | |speed=151 | ||
|speed with MASC=194 | |speed with MASC=194 | ||
| + | |jumpjets=None | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | * 2x [[Claw]]s | + | *2x [[Claw]]s |
| − | * 2x [[ER | + | *2x [[ER Small Laser]]s |
| − | * 3x [[ER | + | *3x [[ER Medium Laser]]s |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 857 | + | |BV (1.0)=857 |
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,128<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 224</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=1,128<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 224</ref> |
| − | }} | + | }} |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A [[Solaris VII]] | + | A [[Solaris VII]] BattleMech, the '''''Mantis''''' uses high speed (boosted by [[MASC]]) and powerful extended range lasers to slice off enemy armor. Once the ''Mantis'' is in grappling range, it can use the [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] Claw systems to literally tear an enemy apart. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Mantis'' | + | The ''Mantis'''s main weapon are its two tungsten-reinforced composite [[Claw]]s. These are backed up by three Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s and two Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]]s. As the lasers are mounted in the torso, the ''Mantis'' can always use the Claws. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; ''Mantis'' SA-MN : This older version of the ''Mantis'' is | + | *;''Mantis'' SA-MN : This older version of the ''Mantis'' is equipped with standard lasers rather than extended range lasers. It is no longer in production. It used [[MASC]] to provide high speed boosts.<ref>''Solaris VII: The Game World'' 'Mech record sheets, p. 13</ref> BV (2.0) = 704<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 228</ref> |
| − | *; MTS-L : Using the standard ''MTS-S'' as a base, this variant uses an [[XL | + | *;MTS-L : Using the standard ''MTS-S'' as a base, this variant uses an [[XL Gyro]] to free some weight. The ''MTS-L'' is equipped with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in each torso and a [[Lance (weapon)|Lance]] is mounted on the right arm. The MASC system was replaced by [[Triple Strength Myomer]] and an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] engine [[Supercharger]]. BV (2.0) = 1,176<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 223</ref> |
| − | *; MTS-T : This version keeps the | + | *;MTS-T : This version keeps the MASC, but also uses an XL Gyro. It uses the weight saved to mount a [[Targeting Computer]]. The weapons suite remains the same as the standard ''Mantis''. BV (2.0) = 1,312<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 225</ref> |
| − | *; MTS-T2 : This ''Mantis'' variant is identical to the ''MTS-T'' version, but uses experimental [[ | + | *;MTS-T2 : This ''Mantis'' variant is identical to the ''MTS-T'' version, but uses experimental [[Laser Reflective Armor]] instead of Ferro-Fibrous Armor.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 226</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[ | + | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf] |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Solaris VII: The Game World]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||