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−	|image=Penetrator RGilClan v27.jpg	+	|image=3055u_Penetrator.jpg
	|name=''Penetrator''		|name=''Penetrator''
−	|manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=TRCIp168f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 168–169: "PTR-4D Penetrator"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U -->	+	|manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]]
	| production year=3053		| production year=3053
	|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2465/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>		|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2465/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
−	|model=PTR-4D<ref name=TRCIp168f />	+	|model=PTR-4D
	|class=Heavy		|class=Heavy
	|cost= 7,628,250 C-bills		|cost= 7,628,250 C-bills
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	|mech type=BattleMech		|mech type=BattleMech
	|mass=75		|mass=75
−	|chassis=[[Crucis G]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> -->	+	|chassis=Crucis G
−	|armor=[[Durallex Heavy]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> -->	+	|armor=Durallex Heavy
−	|engine=[[Vlar 300]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> -->	+	|engine=[[Vlar 300]]
−	|comsys=[[Dalban Micronics]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> -->	+	|comsys=[[Dalban Micronics]]
−	|T&T=[[Matabushi Sentinel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> -->	+	|speed=64.8
−	|heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> -->	+	|jumpjets=Anderson 398
−	|speed=65 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> -->	+	|armament=
−	|jumpjets=[[Anderson 398]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> -->	+	* 2x [[ER large laser]]s
−	|armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> -->	+	* 6x [[Medium pulse laser]]s
−	* 2x [[ER large laser]]	+	* 1x [[Anti-missile system]]
−	* 6x [[medium pulse laser]]
−	* 1x [[anti-missile system]]
	|BV (1.0)=1,375<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref>		|BV (1.0)=1,375<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref>
−	|BV (2.0)=1,687<ref name=TRCIp168f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 97</ref>	+	|BV (2.0)=1,687<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 97</ref>
	}}		}}
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	==Variants==		==Variants==
−	*; PTR-4F : Intended to act as a fire support 'Mech, The PTR-4F ''Penetrator'' sacrifices two of its [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and the [[ER Large Laser]]s, freeing enough tonnage to add two [[LRM-10]] missile launchers. The LRM-10s were then mated to [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems for added accuracy.<ref name=TRCIp168f /> BV (1.0) = 1,384<ref name=CO/>, (1,401)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 193</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,564<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 98</ref>	+	*;PTR-4F : Intended to act as a fire support 'Mech, The PTR-4F ''Penetrator'' sacrifices two of its [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and the [[ER Large Laser]]s, freeing enough tonnage to add two [[LRM-10]] missile launchers. The LRM-10s were then mated to [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems for added accuracy. BV (1.0) = 1,384<ref name=CO/>, (1,401)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 193</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,564<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 98</ref>
−	*; PTR-6M : The 6M is a variant of the ''Penetrator'' that looks to alleviate the 'Mech's heat buildup by removing two of the [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a ton of armor and adding five additional [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRCIp168f /> BV (1.0) = 1,459<ref name=CO/>, (1,472)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 194</ref> , BV (2.0) = 1,639<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 99</ref>	+	*;PTR-6M : The 6M is a variant of the ''Penetrator'' that looks to alleviate the 'Mech's heat buildup by removing two of the [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and replacing them with five additional [[double heat sink]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,459<ref name=CO/>, (1,472)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 194</ref> , BV (2.0) = 1,639<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 99</ref>
−	*; PTR-6S : A simple modification of the ''Penetrator'', the 6S model removes one and a half tons of armor. This frees enough weight to add a Guardian [[ECM Suite]] to the 'Mech, protecting the 'Mech from foes' advanced electronics. BV (1.0) = 1,391<ref name=CO/>, (1,401)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 195</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,689<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 100</ref>	+	*;PTR-6S : A simple modification of the ''Penetrator'', the 6S model removes one and a half tons of armor. This frees enough weight to add a Guardian [[ECM Suite]] to the 'Mech, protecting the 'Mech from foes' advanced electronics. BV (1.0) = 1,391<ref name=CO/>, (1,401)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 195</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,689<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 100</ref>
−	*; PTR-6T : The 6T variant of the ''Penetrator'' is a field modification that replaces the six [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s with six [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The 'Mech then adds an advanced [[Targeting Computer]], making its [[ER Large Laser]]s more accurate and making the [[ER Medium Laser]]s similar in accuracy to the [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s at longer ranges. The 'Mech has also had two additional [[double heat sink]]s added to help with the increased heat output.<ref name=TRCIp168f /> BV (1.0) = 1,643, BV (2.0) = 1,994<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 101</ref>	+	*;PTR-6T : The 6T variant of the ''Penetrator'' is a modification that replaces the six [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s with six [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The 'Mech then adds an advanced [[Targeting Computer]], making its [[ER Large Laser]]s more accurate and making the [[ER Medium Laser]]s similar in accuracy to the [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s at longer ranges. The 'Mech has also had two additional [[double heat sink]]s added to help with the increased heat output. BV (1.0) = 1,643, BV (2.0) = 1,994<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 101</ref>
−	*; PTR-7D : This version uses an [[Endo Steel]] skeleton, which freed up weight for arm-mounted [[Snub Nose PPC]]s and [[Actuator Enhancement System]]s instead of the ER Large Lasers. The armor has also been replaced with [[Reflective Armor]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> BV(2.0) = 2,104 <ref>''Record Sheets: 3150''</ref>	+	*;PTR-7D : This version uses an [[Endo Steel]] skeleton, which freed up weight for arm-mounted [[Snub Nose PPC]]s and [[Actuator Enhancement System]]s instead of the ER Large Lasers. The armor has also been replaced with [[Reflective Armor]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref>
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−	*; PTR-8D: A version that started as a refit of the original models but became a mass-produced unit to restock the depleted [[AFFS]], the 8D tries to fix some of the issues the original model has with more modern technology, like [[reflective armor]]. First and foremost, the 8D replaces the arm-cannons with a pair of [[Large Re-Engineered Laser]] to capitalize on fighting modern armor types. Each side torso mounts 3 standard [[medium laser]]s to complement the firepower from the arm weapons. To protect the machine, a [[Laser AMS]] in the center torso covers the 'mech from missile attacks. BV (1.0) = ???? BV (2.0) = 2130 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27'', p.13</ref>
	===Custom Variants===		===Custom Variants===
−	*; PTR-4D ''Penetrator'' Christifori : The personal 'Mech of [[Archer Christifori]] modified after the [[Battle of Huntress (3060)|Battle of Huntress]], replacing the Diverse Optics large lasers with Clan-tech Extended Range Large Laser and two additional heat sinks. BV (2.0) = N/A<ref name="TROCIp168">''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 168 "PTR-4D PENETRATOR"</ref>	+	*;PTR-4D ''Penetrator'' Christifori : The personal 'Mech of [[Archer Christifori]] modified after the [[Battle of Huntress]], replacin the Diverse Optics large lasers with Clan-tech Extended Range Large Laser and two additional heat sinks. BV (2.0) = N/A<ref name="TROCIp168">''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 168 "PTR-4D PENETRATOR"</ref>
	== Design Quirks ==		== Design Quirks ==
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	==Notable Pilots==		==Notable Pilots==
	*The ''Penetrator'' became the trademark 'Mech of [[AFFC]] officer [[Archer Christifori]], who piloted one through the [[FedCom Civil War]] and [[Operation BULLDOG]]. Originally a stock example, Christifori's 'Mech was eventually upgraded with salvaged [[Clan]]-tech ER Large Lasers.<ref>''Measure of a Hero''</ref>		*The ''Penetrator'' became the trademark 'Mech of [[AFFC]] officer [[Archer Christifori]], who piloted one through the [[FedCom Civil War]] and [[Operation BULLDOG]]. Originally a stock example, Christifori's 'Mech was eventually upgraded with salvaged [[Clan]]-tech ER Large Lasers.<ref>''Measure of a Hero''</ref>
−	* During the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|Jade Falcon Incursion of 3058]], Hauptmann [[Caradoc Trevena]] commandeered the ''Penetrator'' of his superior, who had retreated into alcoholism in the face of the Jade Falcon onslaught on [[Coventry]]. He was declared Acting Kommandant of the unit and made good use of his commandeered 'Mech during his campaign of hit-and-fade skirmishes against the Falcons.	+	* During the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|Jade Falcon Incursion of 3058]], Hauptmann [[Caradoc Trevena]] commandeered the ''Penetrator'' of his superior, who had retreated into alcohol bottles in the face of the Jade Falcon onslaught on [[Coventry]]. He was declared Acting Kommandant of the unit and made good use of his commandeered 'Mech during his campaign of hit-and-fade skirmishes against the Falcons.
−	* [[Marcus Coralie Pieters]], deputy commander of the Fifth Syrtis Fusiliers LCT's 'Mech battalion piloted a ''Penetrator''. The exact spec is unknown.
	==Notes==		==Notes==
−	* Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Penetrator'' was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055.	+	* Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Penetrator'' was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055.
−	* In German products, the unit's proper name was changed to '''''Lichtbringer''''', which translates to ''Light-Bringer''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''LTB-4D'''. First german name was '''''Zermalmer''''', which translates to ''crusher''. (first print from 1994)	+	* In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''Lichtbringer''', which rather means ''Light-Bringer''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''LTB-4D'''.
	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
−	Penetrator TRO3055.jpg|Original ''Penetrator'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''	+	File:PTR-Penetrator.png|Original ''Penetrator'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
−	Penetrator TRO3055U.jpg|''Penetrator'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''	+	File:3055u Penetrator.jpg|''Penetrator'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
−	Penetrator RGilClan v27.jpg|''Penetrator'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27|RG:ilClan vol. 27]]''	+	Image:CCG Mercenaries Penetrator.jpg|PTR-4D ''Penetrator'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
−	CCG Mercenaries Penetrator.jpg|PTR-4D ''Penetrator'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
−	Hansen's Roughriders Battle Lance Penetrator.jpg|''Penetrator'' miniature from ''[[Hansen's Roughriders Battle Lance]]''
	</gallery>		</gallery>
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−	* ''[[Record Sheets: 3150]]''
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=3055u_Penetrator.jpg |name=''Penetrator'' |manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]] | production year=3053 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2465/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=PTR-4D |class=Heavy |cost= 7,628,250 C-bills |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |mech type=BattleMech |mass=75 |chassis=Crucis G |armor=Durallex Heavy |engine=[[Vlar 300]] |comsys=[[Dalban Micronics]] |speed=64.8 |jumpjets=Anderson 398 |armament= * 2x [[ER large laser]]s * 6x [[Medium pulse laser]]s * 1x [[Anti-missile system]] |BV (1.0)=1,375<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref> |BV (2.0)=1,687<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 97</ref> }} ==Description== The designers at [[Kallon Industries]] used the [[Nova (Black Hawk)|''Black Hawk'']] [[Clan]] [[OmniMech]] as the basis for the '''''Penetrator'''''. The ''Penetrator'' has an all energy weapons arsenal and uses twelve [[double heat sink]]s to handle the massive heat load from its weapons. The 'Mech is lacking in speed though when compared to the ''Black Hawk''. This is because the 'Mechs designers used a Vlar 300 fusion engine for its combat durability, giving the 'Mech a top speed of 64.8 km/h. To help offset the 'Mech's lack of mobility, the ''Penetrator'' has four Anderson 398 [[jump jet]]s giving it added mobility with a jumping distance of one hundred and twenty meters. The ''Penetrator'' also carries a respectable thirteen tons of armor. The 'Mech's heavy armor protection, combined with its standard engine and unlimited amounts of ammunition, make for a 'Mech that is very rugged and hard to kill. The first Penetrators started coming off the production line in 3053. ==Weapons and Equipment== The ''Penetrator'' carries a blistering laser array. The primary weapons are a pair of arm mounted [[Diverse Optics Sunbeam]] [[ER Large Laser]]s for long range firepower. For close range combat, the 'Mech carries six [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s which are mounted in its right and left torsos. Finally, the 'Mech carries its only ammunition-based weapon, a [[Yori Flyswatter]] [[anti-missile system]], for added defense against missile attacks. ==Variants== *;PTR-4F : Intended to act as a fire support 'Mech, The PTR-4F ''Penetrator'' sacrifices two of its [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and the [[ER Large Laser]]s, freeing enough tonnage to add two [[LRM-10]] missile launchers. The LRM-10s were then mated to [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems for added accuracy. BV (1.0) = 1,384<ref name=CO/>, (1,401)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 193</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,564<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 98</ref> *;PTR-6M : The 6M is a variant of the ''Penetrator'' that looks to alleviate the 'Mech's heat buildup by removing two of the [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and replacing them with five additional [[double heat sink]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,459<ref name=CO/>, (1,472)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 194</ref> , BV (2.0) = 1,639<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 99</ref> *;PTR-6S : A simple modification of the ''Penetrator'', the 6S model removes one and a half tons of armor. This frees enough weight to add a Guardian [[ECM Suite]] to the 'Mech, protecting the 'Mech from foes' advanced electronics. BV (1.0) = 1,391<ref name=CO/>, (1,401)<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 195</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,689<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 100</ref> *;PTR-6T : The 6T variant of the ''Penetrator'' is a modification that replaces the six [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s with six [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The 'Mech then adds an advanced [[Targeting Computer]], making its [[ER Large Laser]]s more accurate and making the [[ER Medium Laser]]s similar in accuracy to the [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s at longer ranges. The 'Mech has also had two additional [[double heat sink]]s added to help with the increased heat output. BV (1.0) = 1,643, BV (2.0) = 1,994<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 101</ref> *;PTR-7D : This version uses an [[Endo Steel]] skeleton, which freed up weight for arm-mounted [[Snub Nose PPC]]s and [[Actuator Enhancement System]]s instead of the ER Large Lasers. The armor has also been replaced with [[Reflective Armor]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> ===Custom Variants=== *;PTR-4D ''Penetrator'' Christifori : The personal 'Mech of [[Archer Christifori]] modified after the [[Battle of Huntress]], replacin the Diverse Optics large lasers with Clan-tech Extended Range Large Laser and two additional heat sinks. BV (2.0) = N/A<ref name="TROCIp168">''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', p. 168 "PTR-4D PENETRATOR"</ref> == Design Quirks == The ''Penetrator'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 93 Design Quirk Table - Penetrator Entry.</ref> * [[Good Reputation|Good Reputation (1)]] * [[Stable]] ==Notable Pilots== *The ''Penetrator'' became the trademark 'Mech of [[AFFC]] officer [[Archer Christifori]], who piloted one through the [[FedCom Civil War]] and [[Operation BULLDOG]]. Originally a stock example, Christifori's 'Mech was eventually upgraded with salvaged [[Clan]]-tech ER Large Lasers.<ref>''Measure of a Hero''</ref> * During the [[Jade Falcon Incursion (3058)|Jade Falcon Incursion of 3058]], Hauptmann [[Caradoc Trevena]] commandeered the ''Penetrator'' of his superior, who had retreated into alcohol bottles in the face of the Jade Falcon onslaught on [[Coventry]]. He was declared Acting Kommandant of the unit and made good use of his commandeered 'Mech during his campaign of hit-and-fade skirmishes against the Falcons. ==Notes== * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Penetrator'' was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055. * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''Lichtbringer''', which rather means ''Light-Bringer''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''LTB-4D'''. ==Gallery== <gallery> File:PTR-Penetrator.png|Original ''Penetrator'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' File:3055u Penetrator.jpg|''Penetrator'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' Image:CCG Mercenaries Penetrator.jpg|PTR-4D ''Penetrator'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references /> ==Bibliography== <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[Assumption of Risk]]'' (novel) * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Impetus of War]]'' (novel) * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' * ''[[Measure of a Hero]]'' (novel) * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' </div> [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]]

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