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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image=Porcupine.JPG |
| − | |name=Porcupine | + | |name=''Porcupine'' |
| − | |manufacturer=Innovative Design Concepts | + | |manufacturer=[[Innovative Design Concepts]]<ref name=TRO3055U>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 126-127, "Porcupine 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
| + | | production year=3063 | ||
| + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2555/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=PRC-1N | |model=PRC-1N | ||
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
| + | |cost= 5,310,240 [[C-bill]]s | ||
| + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=20 | |mass=20 | ||
| − | |chassis=IDC-PRC01 Lite [[ | + | |chassis=[[IDC-PRC01 Lite]] [[endo steel]] |
| − | |armor=Lexington Limited High Grade | + | |armor= [[Lexington Limited High Grade Ferro-Fibrous]] with [[Spike]]s |
| − | |engine=Edasich Motors 180 XL | + | |engine=[[Edasich Motors 180 XL]] with [[supercharger]] |
| + | |comsys=[[Angst Clear Channel 3]] | ||
| + | |T&T=[[Angst Clear View 2A]] | ||
| + | |heat sinks=10 [[single heat sink]]s | ||
|speed=151 | |speed=151 | ||
|speed with MASC=194 | |speed with MASC=194 | ||
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= 4x [[medium laser]] |
| − | |||
|BV (1.0)=602 | |BV (1.0)=602 | ||
| − | }} | + | |BV (2.0)= 870<ref name=TRO3055U/><br>880<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 211</ref> |
| + | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Named for the array of [[spike]]s embedded in its armor, the '''''Porcupine''''' is built by [[Innovative Design Concepts]] to fulfill a highly unusual niche for a [[BattleMech#Light|light]] dueling [['Mech]]: charge specialist. No expense was spared in order to make the ''Porcupine'' as effective in this role as possible, with the 'Mech powered by an [[Edasich Motors 180]] [[XL engine]] and built on a [[IDC-PRC01 Lite]] [[endo steel]] chassis. The Edasich engine is capable of pushing the 'Mech up to speeds of 151 km/h, and with the experimental [[supercharger]] engaged the ''Porcupine'' is capable of speeds of up to 194 km/h in open terrain. Protection for the ''Porcupine'' is provided by three and a half tons of [[Lexington Limited High Grade]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor which has had spikes embedded in it, giving the 'Mech greater damage potential when performing a charging attack than its laser weapons.<ref name=TRO3055U/> | |
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | The ''Porcupine'' is armed with a light arsenal of four Defiance B3M [[ | + | The ''Porcupine'' is armed with a light arsenal of four [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]]s. These allow the 'mech to wear down an enemy's armor until it is thin enough to succumb to one of the ''Porcupine''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ramming attacks.<ref name=TRO3055U/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *PRC-2N | + | *; PRC-2N : Almost an entirely different 'Mech, this version drops the supercharged 180-rated [[XL engine]] for a smaller, lighter, but considerably more expensive, 160-rated [[IDC-VX]] [[XXL engine]] and swaps the [[spike]]s and [[ferro-fibrous]] armor for cosmetically enhanced standard plating. The lighter engine and use of a [[small cockpit]] gives the PRC-2N enough space and tonnage to feature two [[ER medium laser]]s, two [[small X-Pulse laser]]s, and an [[ER small laser]] in addition to the four standard [[medium laser]]s of the PRC-1N. While a deadly close quarters combatant, even with an upgrade to [[double heat sink]]s PRC-2N can only vent half the waste heat generated by all the extra weaponry and its experimental power plant. BV (2.0) = 918<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 212</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | *; PRC-3N : This version, designed for battlefield use in 3132 under [[Jeremy Stuart]], focuses on the ''Porcupine''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s specialization in charging. The PRC-3N includes [[impact-resistant armor]] to withstand its own charges, a [[Null-Signature system]] and a [[laser anti-missile system]] to avoid fire before charging, and a [[MASC]] and [[supercharger]] combo to enhance speed. Space for this equipment is made through the use of a 180-rated [[XXL engine]] and the removal of all ranged weaponry. These changes resulted in an expensive combat 'Mech without ranged capabilities, which made had no sales by 3135. BV (2.0) = 511<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor'', p. 8</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Porcupine'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Porcupine Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Distracting]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Porcupine.JPG|Original ''Porcupine'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | Porcupine PRC-3N XTROCE.png|PRC-3N ''Porcupine'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor|XTRO:Caveat Emptor]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | + | <references /> | |
| − | |||
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:20 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:46, 20 March 2024
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| Porcupine | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Innovative Design Concepts[1] |
| Production Year | 3063[2] |
| Model | PRC-1N |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 5,310,240 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 20 tons |
| Chassis | IDC-PRC01 Lite endo steel |
| Armor | Lexington Limited High Grade Ferro-Fibrous with Spikes |
| Engine | Edasich Motors 180 XL with supercharger |
| Communications System | Angst Clear Channel 3 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Angst Clear View 2A |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single heat sinks |
| Speed | 151 km/h (194 km/h with MASC) |
| Armament |
4x medium laser |
| BV (1.0) | 602 |
| BV (2.0) | 870[1] 880[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Named for the array of spikes embedded in its armor, the Porcupine is built by Innovative Design Concepts to fulfill a highly unusual niche for a light dueling 'Mech: charge specialist. No expense was spared in order to make the Porcupine as effective in this role as possible, with the 'Mech powered by an Edasich Motors 180 XL engine and built on a IDC-PRC01 Lite endo steel chassis. The Edasich engine is capable of pushing the 'Mech up to speeds of 151 km/h, and with the experimental supercharger engaged the Porcupine is capable of speeds of up to 194 km/h in open terrain. Protection for the Porcupine is provided by three and a half tons of Lexington Limited High Grade ferro-fibrous armor which has had spikes embedded in it, giving the 'Mech greater damage potential when performing a charging attack than its laser weapons.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Porcupine is armed with a light arsenal of four Defiance B3M medium lasers. These allow the 'mech to wear down an enemy's armor until it is thin enough to succumb to one of the Porcupine's ramming attacks.[1]
Variants[edit]
- PRC-2N
- Almost an entirely different 'Mech, this version drops the supercharged 180-rated XL engine for a smaller, lighter, but considerably more expensive, 160-rated IDC-VX XXL engine and swaps the spikes and ferro-fibrous armor for cosmetically enhanced standard plating. The lighter engine and use of a small cockpit gives the PRC-2N enough space and tonnage to feature two ER medium lasers, two small X-Pulse lasers, and an ER small laser in addition to the four standard medium lasers of the PRC-1N. While a deadly close quarters combatant, even with an upgrade to double heat sinks PRC-2N can only vent half the waste heat generated by all the extra weaponry and its experimental power plant. BV (2.0) = 918[4]
- PRC-3N
- This version, designed for battlefield use in 3132 under Jeremy Stuart, focuses on the Porcupine's specialization in charging. The PRC-3N includes impact-resistant armor to withstand its own charges, a Null-Signature system and a laser anti-missile system to avoid fire before charging, and a MASC and supercharger combo to enhance speed. Space for this equipment is made through the use of a 180-rated XXL engine and the removal of all ranged weaponry. These changes resulted in an expensive combat 'Mech without ranged capabilities, which made had no sales by 3135. BV (2.0) = 511[5]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Porcupine has the following Design Quirk:[6]
Gallery[edit]
Original Porcupine from TRO:3055 Upgrade
PRC-3N Porcupine from XTRO:Caveat Emptor
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, pp. 126-127, "Porcupine 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Porcupine
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 211
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 212
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor, p. 8
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Porcupine Entry.