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|name=''Penetrator'' | |name=''Penetrator'' | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=TRCIp168f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 168–169: "PTR-4D Penetrator"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> |
| 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> | ||
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|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=75 | |mass=75 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[Crucis G]] | + | |chassis=[[Crucis G]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> --> |
| − | |armor=[[Durallex Heavy]] | + | |armor=[[Durallex Heavy]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[Vlar 300]] | + | |engine=[[Vlar 300]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Dalban Micronics]] | + | |comsys=[[Dalban Micronics]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Matabushi Sentinel]] | + | |T&T=[[Matabushi Sentinel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] | + | |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> --> |
| − | |speed= | + | |speed=65 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> --> |
| − | |jumpjets=[[Anderson 398]] | + | |jumpjets=[[Anderson 398]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp168f /> --> |
| − | * 2x [[ER large laser]] | + | * 2x [[ER large laser]] |
| − | * 6x [[ | + | * 6x [[medium pulse laser]] |
| − | * 1x [[ | + | * 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>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 97</ref> | + | |BV (2.0)=1,687<ref name=TRCIp168f /><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. 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.<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-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 | + | *; 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 replacing 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-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 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-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-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> | + | *; 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=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *;PTR-4D ''Penetrator'' Christifori : The personal 'Mech of [[Archer Christifori]] modified after the [[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]], 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> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
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==Notes== | ==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. | * 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 | + | * 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'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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| Penetrator | |
| Penetrator | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Kallon Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3053[2] |
| Model | PTR-4D |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 7,628,250 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | Crucis G |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy |
| Engine | Vlar 300 |
| Communications System | Dalban Micronics |
| Targeting Tracking System | Matabushi Sentinel |
| Heat Sinks | 12 double |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Anderson 398 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,375[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,687[1][4] |
Contents
Description
The designers at Kallon Industries used the Black Hawk Clan OmniMech as the basis for the Penetrator. The Penetrator has an all energy weapons arsenal and uses twelve double heat sinks 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 jets 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 Lasers for long range firepower. For close range combat, the 'Mech carries six Sutel Precision Line Medium Pulse Lasers 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 Lasers and the ER Large Lasers, 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.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,384[3], (1,401)[5], BV (2.0) = 1,564[6]
- 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 Lasers and a ton of armor and replacing adding five additional double heat sinks.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,459[3], (1,472)[7] , BV (2.0) = 1,639[8]
- PTR-6T
- The 6T variant of the Penetrator is a field modification that replaces the six Medium Pulse Lasers with six ER Medium Lasers. The 'Mech then adds an advanced Targeting Computer, making its ER Large Lasers more accurate and making the ER Medium Lasers similar in accuracy to the Medium Pulse Lasers at longer ranges. The 'Mech has also had two additional double heat sinks added to help with the increased heat output.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,643, BV (2.0) = 1,994[11]
- PTR-7D
- This version uses an Endo Steel skeleton, which freed up weight for arm-mounted Snub Nose PPCs and Actuator Enhancement Systems instead of the ER Large Lasers. The armor has also been replaced with Reflective Armor.[12]
Custom Variants
- PTR-4D Penetrator Christifori
- The personal 'Mech of Archer Christifori modified after the 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[13]
Design Quirks
The Penetrator has the following Design Quirks:[14]
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.[15]
- During the 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 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.
Gallery
- PTR-Penetrator.png
Original Penetrator from TRO:3055
- 3055u Penetrator.jpg
Penetrator from TRO:3055 Upgrade
PTR-4D Penetrator in motion from CCG
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 168–169: "PTR-4D Penetrator"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Penetrator
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Combat Operations, p. 127
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 97
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 193
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 98
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 194
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 99
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 195
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 100
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 101
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 223
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 168 "PTR-4D PENETRATOR"
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 93 Design Quirk Table - Penetrator Entry.
- ↑ Measure of a Hero
Bibliography
- 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