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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Pandarus.jpg | + | |image=Pandarus TROPrototypes.jpg |
| − | |name=Pandarus | + | |name=''Pandarus'' |
|manufacturer=[[Kali Yama Weapons Industries]] | |manufacturer=[[Kali Yama Weapons Industries]] | ||
|model=LFA-1X | |model=LFA-1X | ||
|production year=3078 | |production year=3078 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2412/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2412/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | | | + | |cost= |
| − | | | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass= 75 | |mass= 75 | ||
| − | |chassis= [[ | + | |chassis= [[composite internal structure]] |
|armor= Standard | |armor= Standard | ||
| − | |engine= 300 rating [[ | + | |engine= 300-rating [[fusion engine]] |
| + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] | ||
|speed= 60 | |speed= 60 | ||
| − | |armament= 3x [[ELRM-10]] | + | |armament= <span></span> |
| − | |BV (2.0)= 1,589<ref name=XTROM-7>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'', p. 7</ref> | + | * 3x [[ELRM-10]] |
| − | }} | + | * 1x [[ER Medium Laser]] |
| − | + | |BV (2.0)= 1,589<ref name=XTROM-7>''Experimental Technical Readout: Marik'', p. 7</ref> | |
| + | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
A "light field artillery, experimental" [[BattleMech]], the '''''Pandarus''''', named for a famous archer from the mythical battle of Troy on ancient [[Terra]], is an [[Extended LRM]] [[Missile boat]]. | A "light field artillery, experimental" [[BattleMech]], the '''''Pandarus''''', named for a famous archer from the mythical battle of Troy on ancient [[Terra]], is an [[Extended LRM]] [[Missile boat]]. | ||
| − | Originally a Kali Yama design team proposal for | + | Originally a Kali Yama design team proposal for an [[OmniMech]] missile boat capable of carrying both common and [[Experimental Technology]] missile systems, ultimately the high cost of building an all new design with all new [[OmniPod]]s proved too high, with the design team forced to scale back their project to a non-Omni ELRM-equipped prototype built on a mothballed ''[[Orion]]'' chassis.<ref name=XTROM-7/> |
| − | Mounting a standard 300 rated [[ | + | Mounting a standard 300-rated [[fusion engine]] clad in thirteen tons of stock armor plating, lack of access to the desired weight saving [[endo steel]] for the 'Mech's frame forced the design team to painstakingly rebuild the ON1-K's GM Marauder chassis with fragile [[composite internal structure]] instead. Ten [[double heat sink]]s and the addition of [[CASE II]] in each torso ammo bin provided notable durability.<ref name=XTROM-7/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Intended as a showcase for extended range LRM launchers, the ''Pandarus'' mounted an [[ELRM-10]] in each side torso and its left arm, carrying a combined six tons of reloads for them. A single [[ER | + | Intended as a showcase for extended range LRM launchers, the ''Pandarus'' mounted an [[ELRM-10]] in each side torso and its left arm, carrying a combined six tons of reloads for them. A single [[ER medium laser]] carried in its right arm was intended to offer some limited defense against foes who got within the ELRM's minimum effective range.<ref name=XTROM-7/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;LFA-1A : The production version of the ''Pandarus'' replaces the fragile | + | *;LFA-1A : The production version of the ''Pandarus'' replaces the fragile composite internal structure with an [[endo steel]] skeleton. Aside from that difference, it is identical to the LFA-1X. BV (2.0) = 1,589<ref name=TROP-135>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 135</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 74</ref> |
| − | *;LFA-2OX : | + | *;LFA-2OX : The original OmniMech design, the success of LFA-1X was impressive enough that a prototype of LFA-20X version was reconsidered,<ref name=XTROM-7/> but ultimately shelved when outside investment could not be secured.<ref name=TROP-135/> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
The ''LFA-1A Pandarus'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TROP-135/> | The ''LFA-1A Pandarus'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TROP-135/> | ||
* [[Easy to Maintain]] | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
| − | * [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting/Long Range]] | + | * [[Improved Targeting|Improved Targeting/Long Range]] |
* [[Poor Targeting|Poor Targeting/Short Range]] | * [[Poor Targeting|Poor Targeting/Short Range]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | |
| + | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| + | * ''[[Orion]]'' - With the prototype being built on an ''Orion'' chassis, the ''Pandarus'' bears some visual resemblance to its ancient ancestor. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * ''[[Perseus]]'' - [[Kali Yama]]'s previous more successful attempt at creating an [[OmniMech]] using the ''Orion'' as a basis. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' |
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs|Pandarus}]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Pandarus}]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:33, 20 March 2024
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| Pandarus | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kali Yama Weapons Industries |
| Production Year | 3078[1] |
| Model | LFA-1X |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | composite internal structure |
| Armor | Standard |
| Engine | 300-rating fusion engine |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 60 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,589[2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
A "light field artillery, experimental" BattleMech, the Pandarus, named for a famous archer from the mythical battle of Troy on ancient Terra, is an Extended LRM Missile boat.
Originally a Kali Yama design team proposal for an OmniMech missile boat capable of carrying both common and Experimental Technology missile systems, ultimately the high cost of building an all new design with all new OmniPods proved too high, with the design team forced to scale back their project to a non-Omni ELRM-equipped prototype built on a mothballed Orion chassis.[2]
Mounting a standard 300-rated fusion engine clad in thirteen tons of stock armor plating, lack of access to the desired weight saving endo steel for the 'Mech's frame forced the design team to painstakingly rebuild the ON1-K's GM Marauder chassis with fragile composite internal structure instead. Ten double heat sinks and the addition of CASE II in each torso ammo bin provided notable durability.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Intended as a showcase for extended range LRM launchers, the Pandarus mounted an ELRM-10 in each side torso and its left arm, carrying a combined six tons of reloads for them. A single ER medium laser carried in its right arm was intended to offer some limited defense against foes who got within the ELRM's minimum effective range.[2]
Variants[edit]
- LFA-1A
- The production version of the Pandarus replaces the fragile composite internal structure with an endo steel skeleton. Aside from that difference, it is identical to the LFA-1X. BV (2.0) = 1,589[3][4]
Design Quirks[edit]
The LFA-1A Pandarus variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[3]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Orion - With the prototype being built on an Orion chassis, the Pandarus bears some visual resemblance to its ancient ancestor.
- Perseus - Kali Yama's previous more successful attempt at creating an OmniMech using the Orion as a basis.