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|name= Prefect
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|name= ''Prefect''
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|manufacturer= [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
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|manufacturer= [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]<ref name="TRO:3085p100+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 100–101: "PRF-1R Prefect"</ref>
 
|model= PRF-1R
 
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|class=Heavy
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|cost=15,792,438 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|mech type=BattleMech
 
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|chassis=[[Endo Steel|Crucis-III Deluxe Endo Steel]]
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|chassis=[[Crucis-III Deluxe Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p100+"/>
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|armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous|Durallex Ferro-Fibrous]]
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|armor=[[Durallex Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p100+"/>
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|engine=[[Light Fusion Engine|PlasmaStar 375 Light]]
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|engine=[[PlasmaStar 375 Light]]<ref name="TRO:3085p100+"/>
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|comsys=[[Irian Technologies HMR-35s]]
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|comsys=[[Irian Technologies HMR-35s]]<ref name="TRO:3085p100+"/>
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==Description==
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== Description ==
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The '''''Prefect''''' was an ammo-independent [[Republic of the Sphere]] [[BattleMech]], designed specifically for guerrilla combat. With increasing legal tensions between the new born Republic and military manufacturers who suffered heavy damage at the hands of [[Stone's Coalition]] during [[Operation SCOUR]], [[Exarch]] [[Devlin Stone]] commissioned a new BattleMech intended to create jobs, bolster [[Republic Armed Forces|his military]], and to stave off the worst of the lawsuits. While ultimately unsuccessful on the last count, the well-regarded ''Prefect'' would enter service with the public RAF as well as black ops units.
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The '''''Prefect''''' was an ammo-independent [[Republic of the Sphere]] [[BattleMech]], designed specifically for guerrilla combat. With increasing legal tensions between the newborn Republic and military manufacturers who suffered heavy damage at the hands of [[Stone's Coalition]] during [[Operation SCOUR]], [[Exarch]] [[Devlin Stone]] commissioned a new BattleMech intended to create jobs, bolster [[Republic Armed Forces|his military]], and to stave off the worst of the lawsuits. While ultimately unsuccessful on the last count, the well-regarded ''Prefect'' would enter service with the public RAF as well as black ops units.<ref name="TRO:3085p100+"/>
  
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Mandating a simple, fast and durable energy weapon design based on the guerrilla-style warfare he conducted in the early years of resistance to the [[Word of Blake|Blakists]], Stone was forced to make a number of concessions and include a more expensive [[Endo Steel]] chassis along with [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, as well as the more fragile [[Light Fusion Engine]] and [[XL Gyro]] in an attempt to win over the military-industrial complex. <ref name=TRO3085-100>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 100</ref>
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Mandating a simple, fast and durable energy weapon design based on the guerrilla-style warfare he conducted in the early years of resistance to the [[Word of Blake|Blakists]], Stone was forced to make a number of concessions and include a more expensive [[Endo Steel]] chassis along with [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, as well as the more fragile [[Light Fusion Engine]] and [[XL Gyro]] in an attempt to win over the military-industrial complex.<ref name="TRO:3085p100+"/>
  
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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== Weapons and Equipment ==
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The 'Mech's principal weapon is its Lord’s Light 3 Heavy Particle Projector Cannon, which can inflict considerable amounts of damage. For close in fighting the 'Mech would turn to its Lord’s Light 5 Snub-Nose Particle Projector Cannon in its right arm actuator, and a pair of [[Diverse Optics]] Extended Range Medium Lasers. While considered under-armed for its weight, the ''Prefect's'' high speed made it highly effective in its heavy striker/guerrilla role. <ref name=TRO3085-100/>
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The 'Mech's principal weapon is its [[Lord's Light 3]] [[Heavy Particle Projector Cannon]], which can inflict considerable amounts of damage. For close in fighting the 'Mech would turn to its [[Lord's Light 5]] [[Snub-Nose PPC|Snub-Nose Particle Projector Cannon]] in its right arm actuator, and a pair of [[Diverse Optics]] [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Extended Range Medium Lasers]]. While considered underarmed for its weight, the ''Prefect''&#39;s high speed made it highly effective in its heavy striker/guerrilla role.<ref name="TRO:3085p100+"/>
  
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==Variants==
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== Variants ==
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*;PRF-2R : This alternate version of the ''Prefect'' was being developed prior to the 'Mech being put into production. This version exchanges the Heavy PPC and two ER Medium Lasers for pair of [[Light PPCs]] and adds a second Snub-Nose PPC. The second prototype could become the actual production base model.<ref name=TRO3085-100/> BV (2.0) = 1,710<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 148</ref>
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*; PRF-1C : This variant entered service in [[Introduction Year::3133]].<ref name="MUL2"/> Based on a field refit, it carries a pair of ER Medium Lasers and Snub Nose PPC, but the Heavy PPC was replaced by a standard [[ER PPC]]. This freed enough space and weight to fit [[Angel ECM suite|Angel ECM]] and [[C3 emergency master]] suites. BV (2.0) = 1,857<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2'', p. 11</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7348/prefect-prf-1c/ MUL online data for the Prefect PRF-1C variant]''</ref>
  
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*;PRF-3R : This variant of the ''Prefect'' carries two Snub-Nose PPCs and a Heavy PPC. These are supplemented by a [[TSEMP Cannon]] and heat is controlled by thirteen double heat sinks tied into a [[Radical Heat Sink System]]. It uses an [[XL Engine]] and removes the ER Medium Lasers of the base model to provide enough room for this equipment. BV (2.0) = 2,412<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 160</ref>
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*;PRF-2R : This alternate version of the ''Prefect'' was being developed prior to the 'Mech being put into production in [[Introduction Year::3086]].<ref name="MUL3"/> This version exchanges the Heavy PPC and two ER Medium Lasers for pair of [[Light PPCs]] and adds a second Snub-Nose PPC. The second prototype could become the actual production base model.<ref name="TRO:3085p100+"/> BV (2.0) = 1,710<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 148</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2571/prefect-prf-2r/ MUL online data for the Prefect PRF-2R variant]''</ref>
  
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*;PRF-3R : This variant of the ''Prefect'' developed in [[Introduction Year::3110]]<ref name="MUL4"/> carries two Snub-Nose PPCs and a Heavy PPC. These are supplemented by a [[TSEMP Cannon]] and heat is controlled by thirteen double heat sinks tied into a [[Radical Heat Sink System]]. It uses an [[XL engine]] and removes the ER Medium Lasers of the base model to provide enough room for this equipment. BV (2.0) = 2,412<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 160</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6865/prefect-prf-3r/ MUL online data for the Prefect PRF-3R variant]''</ref>
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*;PRF-1R ''Prefect'' Veronica : Used by Veronica Monteiro-Montoya of [[Lamenkov's Liability (Military Unit)|Lamenkov's Liability]], this variant replaces the Heavy PPC with an [[ER PPC|extended range model]], [[C3 Slave]], [[Guardian ECM Suite]], and an extra half ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 1,835<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Lamenkov's Liability'', p. 19</ref>
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*; PRF-1R ''Prefect'' Veronica : Used by Veronica Monteiro-Montoya of [[Lamenkov's Liability]] in [[Introduction Year::3085]],<ref name="MUL5"/> this variant replaces the Heavy PPC with an [[ER PPC|extended range model]], [[C3 slave]], [[Guardian ECM Suite]], and an extra half ton of armor. BV (2.0) = 1,835<ref>''BattleTech Dossiers: Lamenkov's Liability'', p. 19</ref><ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6865/prefect-prf-3r/ MUL online data for the Prefect PRF-1R (Veronica) variant]''</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Prefect'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Prefect Entry</ref>
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* [[Extended Torso Twist]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:48, 20 March 2024

This article is about the 75-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Prefect.
Prefect (BattleMech)
Prefect
Production information
Manufacturer Irian BattleMechs Unlimited[1]
Production Year 3085[2]
Model PRF-1R
Class Heavy
Cost 15,792,438 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 75 tons
Chassis Crucis-III Deluxe Endo Steel[1]
Armor Durallex Ferro-Fibrous[1]
Engine PlasmaStar 375 Light[1]
Communications System Irian Technologies HMR-35s[1]
Targeting Tracking System Omnicron TrackerKeeper[1]
Heat Sinks 17 Double heat sinks[1]
Speed 86[1] km/h
Armament

BV (2.0) 1,847[1][2][3]


Description[edit]

The Prefect was an ammo-independent Republic of the Sphere BattleMech, designed specifically for guerrilla combat. With increasing legal tensions between the newborn Republic and military manufacturers who suffered heavy damage at the hands of Stone's Coalition during Operation SCOUR, Exarch Devlin Stone commissioned a new BattleMech intended to create jobs, bolster his military, and to stave off the worst of the lawsuits. While ultimately unsuccessful on the last count, the well-regarded Prefect would enter service with the public RAF as well as black ops units.[1]

Mandating a simple, fast and durable energy weapon design based on the guerrilla-style warfare he conducted in the early years of resistance to the Blakists, Stone was forced to make a number of concessions and include a more expensive Endo Steel chassis along with ferro-fibrous armor, as well as the more fragile Light Fusion Engine and XL Gyro in an attempt to win over the military-industrial complex.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The 'Mech's principal weapon is its Lord's Light 3 Heavy Particle Projector Cannon, which can inflict considerable amounts of damage. For close in fighting the 'Mech would turn to its Lord's Light 5 Snub-Nose Particle Projector Cannon in its right arm actuator, and a pair of Diverse Optics Extended Range Medium Lasers. While considered underarmed for its weight, the Prefect's high speed made it highly effective in its heavy striker/guerrilla role.[1]

Variants[edit]

  • PRF-1C 
    This variant entered service in 3133.[4] Based on a field refit, it carries a pair of ER Medium Lasers and Snub Nose PPC, but the Heavy PPC was replaced by a standard ER PPC. This freed enough space and weight to fit Angel ECM and C3 emergency master suites. BV (2.0) = 1,857[5][4]
  • PRF-2R 
    This alternate version of the Prefect was being developed prior to the 'Mech being put into production in 3086.[6] This version exchanges the Heavy PPC and two ER Medium Lasers for pair of Light PPCs and adds a second Snub-Nose PPC. The second prototype could become the actual production base model.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,710[7][6]
  • PRF-3R 
    This variant of the Prefect developed in 3110[8] carries two Snub-Nose PPCs and a Heavy PPC. These are supplemented by a TSEMP Cannon and heat is controlled by thirteen double heat sinks tied into a Radical Heat Sink System. It uses an XL engine and removes the ER Medium Lasers of the base model to provide enough room for this equipment. BV (2.0) = 2,412[9][8]

Custom Variants[edit]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Prefect has the following Design Quirks:[12]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 100–101: "PRF-1R Prefect"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online data for the Prefect (BattleMech)
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 89
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online data for the Prefect PRF-1C variant
  5. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2, p. 11
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online data for the Prefect PRF-2R variant
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 148
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 MUL online data for the Prefect PRF-3R variant
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 160
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 MUL online data for the Prefect PRF-1R (Veronica) variant
  11. ↑ BattleTech Dossiers: Lamenkov's Liability, p. 19
  12. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Prefect Entry

Bibliography[edit]

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