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{{Update Needed|[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]}} 

{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
| image = Ontos.jpg
| name = Ontos Heavy Tank
| manufacturer = [[Grumman Amalgamated]], [[Kallon Industries]]
| Mission = Close Combat
| Type = Tracked
| cost = 2,267,363 C-bills
| mass = 95
| armor = SimplePlate Manufacturers
| engine = 285 HeavyLoad 285 with PowerBoost ICE
| speed = 54
| Crew = 7
| armament = 
*8 Martell Model 5 Medium Lasers
*2 LongFire LRM-5s
| BV (1.0) = ???
| BV (2.0) = 938
}}

==Description==
The vehicle that would eventually be called the ''Ontos'' started out as the first of three prototypes created by [[Grumman Amalgamated]] designers.  While all three performed adequately, the Ontos was chosen due to to the fact that its main armament never needed to be reloaded in a protracted engagement.  It is rumored that the designer for the ''Ontos'' was inspired by an ancient and obscure Terran vehicle that shared the same name. 

The ''Ontos'' has proven popular throughout the [[Inner Sphere]], especially so in the [[Free Worlds League]] where it is a mainstay in [[House Marik]] heavy tank units.  It is often used as an ambush unit due to its short range and slow speed.

Earlier versions of the ''Ontos'' had problems with overheating that could burn out the power amplifiers. This issue was later corrected by forcing the lasers to fire in sequence rather then all at once.

==Armament==
The ''Ontos'' is armed with an array of eight Martell Model 5 [[Medium Lasers]].  This requires the Ontos to carry over 24 tons of power amplifiers and heat sinks, however the primarily energy weapon based armament means it can continue to fight on when supplies run short.  Two Longfire [[LRM-5]] missile racks provide covering fire for use when the Ontos is required to assault or move to a new position.

==Variants==
*LRM - This variant of the ''Ontos'' removes the [[Medium Lasers]] and their supporting equipment for a more efficient pair of [[LRM-20]] missile racks.  The existing [[LRM-5]]s are upgraded to [[LRM-10]] racks.BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,249

*3058 Upgrade - The influx of rediscovered technology allowed Grumman  to replace the ICE with a new 285 GM Cold-Start [[Fusion engine]], which removed the need for power amplifiers and increased available space.  While four of the original medium lasers were retained, the remainder were replaced with a trio of Intek [[Medium Pulse Lasers]]. The twin LRM-5 racks were replaced by a single Delta Dart [[LRM-15]] which utilized an [[Artemis IV]] tracking system.  An additional [[SRM-4]] and [[SRM-6]] missile rack, both mounting Artemis IV, were also added to further increase the ''Ontos''' short range firepower.  Protection was not ignored, with the new Ontos incorporating a [[CASE]] system, and mounting over nine tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,242

*Light Gauss -  A further update of the 3053 ''Ontos'', the ''Light Gauss Ontos'' removes all weapons to mount three [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s, four tons of ammunition, and two [[ER Medium Lasers]]. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,269

* MML - As an modification of the Gauss variant one of this weapons is replaced with 2 MML 7 launchers and the ammunition is protected by CASE. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,268<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 53</ref>

* Sealed - This version of the Ontos carries two [[ER Medium Laser]]s and four [[Medium Laser]]s in the turret, supported by two [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[MML-7]] racks. This Ontos version is equipped with [[Environmental Sealing]], allowing it to take part in amphibious assaults. BV (2.0) = 1,156<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 54</ref>

==Custom Variants==
*''Ontos X All-Aspect Assault Tank'' - Equipped with several [[Experimental Technology|experimental systems]] the ''Ontos X AAAT'' was undergoing testing for the [[LAAF]] on the world of Despair when it was seized by [[Captain]] Theobald West and his crew. Sealed against vacuum conditions and equipped with a [[Combat Vehicle Escape Pod]], West and his crew used the [[NLRM-10]] and eight Medium Lasers of the ''Ontos X'' to destroy all the vacuum-capable vehicles held by the garrison. They then ransomed several high ranking scientists back to the [[LAAF]] and disappeared. BV (2.0) = 962<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates'', p. 11</ref>

==Vehicle Gallery==
<gallery>
Image: Ontos (CCG).jpg|''Ontos'' in combat
Image: Ontos LRM (CCG).jpg|''Ontos'' LRM variant in motion
Image:3039 Ontos.jpg|''Ontos'' Heavy Tank
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
*''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''
*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''

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