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| − | {{otheruses|the | + | {{otheruses|the 25-ton BattleMech|other uses|Pathfinder}} |
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image= Pathfinder.png | |image= Pathfinder.png | ||
| − | |name=Pathfinder | + | |name=''Pathfinder'' |
| − | |manufacturer= [[Zettle Metals Incorporated]] | + | |manufacturer= [[Zettle Metals Incorporated]]<ref name="xtror4"/> |
|model=PFF-2 | |model=PFF-2 | ||
| − | + | |production year=3075 | |
| − | |production year= | ||
|year reference=<ref name="xtror4">''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 4</ref> | |year reference=<ref name="xtror4">''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 4</ref> | ||
| − | |cost= | + | |cost=1,967,500 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="xtror4"/> |
| + | |Tech Base=[[Primitive Technology|Primitive]] | ||
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=25 | |mass=25 | ||
| − | |chassis=Primitive | + | |chassis=[[Primitive Technology|Primitive]] |
| − | |armor=[[Primitive | + | |armor=[[Primitive armor]]<ref name="xtror4"/> |
| − | |engine=180 [[Primitive | + | |engine=180 [[Primitive engine|Primitive]]<ref name="xtror4"/> |
|speed=96 | |speed=96 | ||
|speed with MASC= | |speed with MASC= | ||
| − | |armament= 1x [[ER | + | |comsys = Unspecified |
| + | |T&T = Unspecified | ||
| + | |armament= | ||
| + | * 1x [[ER medium laser]]<ref name="xtror4"/> | ||
| + | * 1x [[Beagle active probe]]<ref name="xtror4"/> | ||
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
|BV (2.0)= 452<ref name="xtror4"/> | |BV (2.0)= 452<ref name="xtror4"/> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Pathfinder''''' | + | The '''''Pathfinder''''' is a [[BattleMech]] designed by [[Bobby Louella]] of [[Zettle Metals Incorporated]]. <ref name=XTRO:Rp4>''Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech'', p. 4: "PFF-2 Pathfinder"</ref> Representing the lower end of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]'s production capability, the ''Pathfinder'' uses [[Primitive Technology|primitive armor, engines, and cockpits]] to allow Zettle to produce the 'Mechs more quickly and reduce the subsequent cost. As a result of this, the ''Pathfinder'' has been purchased in great numbers by the [[LCAF]] for their planetary militia units to augment their scouting capability while not requiring a huge investment. |
| − | Pilots assigned to the ''Pathfinder'' should maintain a low profile on the battlefield | + | Pilots assigned to the ''Pathfinder'' should maintain a low profile on the battlefield; though the 'Mech offers the same speed as a [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars]]-era ''[[Wasp]]'' or ''[[Stinger]]'', in the [[Jihad]] era that is just enough speed to get into trouble. The six tons of [[primitive armor]] will not be enough to protect the ''Pathfinder'' from concentrated enemy fire, especially against the devastating firepower available in [[Production Year::3075]]. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | + | While the ''Pathfinder''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s systems are fairly primitive, its single advanced [[ER medium laser]] provides sufficient firepower to deter pursuing forces or engage light armor. However, it won't provide enough force to turn the tide of a battle. The [[Beagle active probe]], developed by [[Nashan Diversified]], is integrated with the 'Mech's other sensor systems to provide a detailed battle map and allow ''Pathfinder'' pilots to relay this information to friendly units. | |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | No variants of the ''Pathfinder'' are known to exist, but Zettle engineers have discussed trading the | + | No variants of the ''Pathfinder'' are known to exist, but Zettle engineers have discussed trading the [[ER medium laser]] for a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] system.<ref name="xtror4"/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech]]'' | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:35, 20 March 2024
- This article is about the 25-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Pathfinder.
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| Pathfinder | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Zettle Metals Incorporated[1] |
| Production Year | 3075[1] |
| Model | PFF-2 |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 1,967,500 C-bills[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Primitive BattleMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Primitive |
| Armor | Primitive armor[1] |
| Engine | 180 Primitive[1] |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
| Speed | 96 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 452[1] |
Description[edit]
The Pathfinder is a BattleMech designed by Bobby Louella of Zettle Metals Incorporated. [2] Representing the lower end of the Lyran Commonwealth's production capability, the Pathfinder uses primitive armor, engines, and cockpits to allow Zettle to produce the 'Mechs more quickly and reduce the subsequent cost. As a result of this, the Pathfinder has been purchased in great numbers by the LCAF for their planetary militia units to augment their scouting capability while not requiring a huge investment.
Pilots assigned to the Pathfinder should maintain a low profile on the battlefield; though the 'Mech offers the same speed as a Succession Wars-era Wasp or Stinger, in the Jihad era that is just enough speed to get into trouble. The six tons of primitive armor will not be enough to protect the Pathfinder from concentrated enemy fire, especially against the devastating firepower available in 3075.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
While the Pathfinder's systems are fairly primitive, its single advanced ER medium laser provides sufficient firepower to deter pursuing forces or engage light armor. However, it won't provide enough force to turn the tide of a battle. The Beagle active probe, developed by Nashan Diversified, is integrated with the 'Mech's other sensor systems to provide a detailed battle map and allow Pathfinder pilots to relay this information to friendly units.
Variants[edit]
No variants of the Pathfinder are known to exist, but Zettle engineers have discussed trading the ER medium laser for a TAG system.[1]
References[edit]