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Line 1: {{refimprove}} {{refimprove}} − {{otheruses|the 75-ton BattleMech prototype|other uses|Prometheus}}+ {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image= Prometheus unbound.jpg |image= Prometheus unbound.jpg |name= ''Prometheus'' |name= ''Prometheus'' − |manufacturer= [[NAIS]] [[Dark Mirage]] Facility, [[Hyde]] + |manufacturer= [[NAIS]] Dark Mirage Facility, [[Hyde]] |production year=3053 |production year=3053 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4871/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4871/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model= None/Unique |model= None/Unique + |class= Technology Test Bed |cost= 19,395,249 C-bills |cost= 19,395,249 C-bills − |Tech Base=Mixed − |mech type=BattleMech |mass= 75 |mass= 75 |chassis= Clan [[Endo Steel]] |chassis= Clan [[Endo Steel]] − |armor= Clan [[ferro-fibrous]] + |armor= Clan [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |engine= Clan 375 class [[XL engine]] + |engine= Clan 375 class [[XL Engine]] − |heat sinks=13 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] |speed= 80 |speed= 80 − |comsys = Unspecified + |speed with MASC= − |T&T = Unspecified + |jumpjets= None − |armament= <span></span> + |armament= 1 x Clan [[ER PPC]] <br> 1 x Clan [[Large Pulse Laser]] <br> 1 x Clan [[Medium Pulse Laser]] <br> 2 x Clan [[LRM-15]]s <br> 2 x Clan [[SRM-6]]s <br> 6 x Clan [[Machine Gun]]s − * 1x Clan [[ER PPC]] − * 1x Clan [[Large Pulse Laser]] − * 1x Clan [[Medium Pulse Laser]] − * 2x Clan [[LRM-15]] − * 2x Clan [[SRM-6]] − * 6x Clan [[Machine Gun]] |BV (1.0)= |BV (1.0)= |BV (2.0)= 2,401<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 279</ref> |BV (2.0)= 2,401<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 279</ref> }} }} − Constructed at the secret [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] ''Dark Mirage'' facility on [[Hyde]], the '''''Prometheus''''' was a one-of-a-kind [[BattleMech]] developed to gain a better understanding of [[Clan]] technology. While a frightful waste of (then) rare Clan salvage, the design served as a deadly testbed for the [[Direct Neural Interface]] system. Constructed at the secret [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] ''Dark Mirage'' facility on [[Hyde]], the '''''Prometheus''''' was a one-of-a-kind [[BattleMech]] developed to gain a better understanding of [[Clan]] technology. While a frightful waste of (then) rare Clan salvage, the design served as a deadly testbed for the [[Direct Neural Interface]] system. ==Description== ==Description== − As the [[AFFC]] began to win battles against the Clans, every scrap of advanced Clan technology recovered was quickly shipped to the NAIS for study. While much was retained for direct reverse engineering and investigation, portions were made available to all NAIS facilities to integrate and investigate the benefits of advanced technology on their military research projects. While the NAIS was not yet able to replicate [[OmniMech]] technology of the invaders, with the [[Draconis Combine]]'s first proof of concept OmniMech (the ''[[Raptor]]'') yet to enter operation testing at this point, the ''Dark Mirage'' engineers were able to piece together a functional, if ungainly, [[BattleTech eras|Succession War]] style "[[FrankenMech]]" combining the abilities (and parts) of the ''[[Hellbringer (Loki)|Loki]]'', ''[[Mad Cat]]'', ''[[Summoner (Thor)|Thor]]'' and ''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)|Vulture]]''.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 74: "Mech Profile"</ref> + As the [[AFFC]] began to win battles against the Clans, every scrap of advanced Clan technology recovered was quickly shipped to the NAIS for study. While much was retained for direct reverse engineering and investigation, portions were made available to all NAIS facilities to integrate and investigate the benefits of advanced technology on their military research projects. While the NAIS was not yet able to replicate [[OmniMech]] technology of the invaders, with the [[Draconis Combine]]'s first proof of concept OmniMech (the ''[[Raptor]]'') yet to enter operation testing at this point, the ''Dark Mirage'' engineers were able to piece together a functional, if ungainly, [[Succession War]] style "[[FrankenMech]]" combining the abilities (and parts) of the ''[[Loki]]'', ''[[Mad Cat]]'', ''[[Thor]]'' and ''[[Vulture]]''.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 74 - "Mech Profile"</ref> − While it advanced the understanding of Clan technology, the ''Prometheus'' was a dead end and would have eventually faded into history had Professor [[Burke Kale]] not secretly appropriated the design for the installation of a [[Torso Cockpit|torso mounted]] [[Virtual Reality Piloting Pod]] control system compatible with his controversial and banned [[Direct Neural Interface]] system. Serving as the initial test subject, Kale quickly became enthralled and addicted to the sensation of the ''Prometheus'' as a direct extension of his body. Increasingly paranoid, Kale quickly fled with the design to [[Solaris VII]], leading to the ''Prometheus'''s famed run in the arenas.{{cn}} + While advancing engineering know-how, the ''Prometheus'' was a technological dead-end and would have eventually faded into history had Professor [[Burke Kale]] not secretly appropriated the design for the installation of a [[Torso Cockpit|torso mounted]] [[Virtual Reality Piloting Pod]] control system compatible with his controversial and banned [[Direct Neural Interface]] system. Serving as the initial test subject, Kale quickly became enthralled and addicted to the sensation of the ''Prometheus'' as a direct extension of his body. Increasingly paranoid, Kale quickly fled with the design to [[Solaris VII]], leading to the ''Prometheus'''s famed run in the arenas.{{cn}} − The combination of then unusual Clan-tech weaponry and the unrivaled control offered by the DNI allowed the untrained Kale to claim a sizable number of victories in the Solaris arena circuit. However, these advantages masked the flaws of the ''Prometheus''. Like many makeshift designs, the 'Mech lacked the structural integrity of production or even prototype BattleMechs, and was unduly susceptible to damage suffered in combat and soaked considerable resources to stay in operation. The patchwork and makeshift nature of the ''Prometheus'' also indirectly acted as an inhibitor on the DNI link. While Kale saw this as a disadvantage and led to his creation of the ''[[Epimetheus (BattleMech)|Epimetheus]]'', the "impure" link prevented Kale from completely losing himself in the 'Mech.{{cn}} + The combination of then unusual Clan-tech weaponry and the unrivaled control offered by the DNI allowed the non-combat trained Kale to claim a sizable amount of victories in the Solaris arena circuit. However, these advantages masked the flaws of the ''Prometheus''. Like many makeshift designs, the 'Mech lacked the structural integrity of production or even prototype BattleMechs, and was unduly susceptible to damage suffered in combat and soaked considerable resources to stay in operation. The patchwork and makeshift nature of the ''Prometheus'' also indirectly acted as an inhibitor on the DNI link. While Kale saw this as a disadvantage and led to his creation of the ''[[Epimetheus]]'', the "impure" link prevented Kale from completely losing himself in the 'Mech.{{cn}} ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Just as the "body" of the ''Prometheus'' was captured Clan-tech, the weapon array features a powerful combination of energy weapons and missile launchers. Despite being taken from salvaged OmniMechs, the weapon pods are "hardwired" into the design. When the ''Prometheus'' saw service in the Solaris arenas, Clan-tech was still an unusual rarity, even without the benefits of the DNI these gave Kale a large advantage against his opponents. Just as the "body" of the ''Prometheus'' was captured Clan-tech, the weapon array features a powerful combination of energy weapons and missile launchers. Despite being taken from salvaged OmniMechs, the weapon pods are "hardwired" into the design. When the ''Prometheus'' saw service in the Solaris arenas, Clan-tech was still an unusual rarity, even without the benefits of the DNI these gave Kale a large advantage against his opponents. − While more powerful than comparable Inner Sphere components, the weapons array suffers from the same patchwork problem as some of the haphazardly put together [[HybridMech]]s. minor armor hits to the ''Prometheus'' would disable or impair their function. Further, when originally constructed, no thought was given to resupply of the missile and machine gun ammunition as it was never intended to see true continuous combat use. + While more powerful than comparable Inner Sphere components, the weapon array suffers from the same patchwork problem as the rest of the ''Prometheus'' and minor armor hits would disable or impair their function. Further, when originally constructed, no thought was given to resupply of the missile and machine gun ammunition as it was never intended to see true continuous combat use. − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Prometheus'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Prometheus Entry.</ref> − * [[Non-Standard Parts]] − * [[Prototype]] − ==BattleMech Gallery==+ [[File:Prometheus color.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Prometheus firing its lasers]]<div style="clear:left;"> </div> − <gallery> − File:Prometheus color.jpg|Prometheus firing its lasers − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 58:
Line 41: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Unbound]]'' − * ''[[Unbound]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] − [[Category:FrankenMechs]] + [[Category:Unique BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Individual 'Mechs]] + [[Category:FrankenMech]]
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|image= Prometheus unbound.jpg | |image= Prometheus unbound.jpg | ||
|name= ''Prometheus'' | |name= ''Prometheus'' | ||
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|production year=3053 | |production year=3053 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4871/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4871/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model= None/Unique | |model= None/Unique | ||
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|cost= 19,395,249 C-bills | |cost= 19,395,249 C-bills | ||
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|mass= 75 | |mass= 75 | ||
|chassis= Clan [[Endo Steel]] | |chassis= Clan [[Endo Steel]] | ||
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| − | |engine= Clan 375 class [[XL | + | |engine= Clan 375 class [[XL Engine]] |
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|speed= 80 | |speed= 80 | ||
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| − | |armament= | + | |armament= 1 x Clan [[ER PPC]] <br> 1 x Clan [[Large Pulse Laser]] <br> 1 x Clan [[Medium Pulse Laser]] <br> 2 x Clan [[LRM-15]]s <br> 2 x Clan [[SRM-6]]s <br> 6 x Clan [[Machine Gun]]s |
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|BV (2.0)= 2,401<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 279</ref> | |BV (2.0)= 2,401<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 279</ref> | ||
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Constructed at the secret [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] ''Dark Mirage'' facility on [[Hyde]], the '''''Prometheus''''' was a one-of-a-kind [[BattleMech]] developed to gain a better understanding of [[Clan]] technology. While a frightful waste of (then) rare Clan salvage, the design served as a deadly testbed for the [[Direct Neural Interface]] system. | Constructed at the secret [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] ''Dark Mirage'' facility on [[Hyde]], the '''''Prometheus''''' was a one-of-a-kind [[BattleMech]] developed to gain a better understanding of [[Clan]] technology. While a frightful waste of (then) rare Clan salvage, the design served as a deadly testbed for the [[Direct Neural Interface]] system. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | As the [[AFFC]] began to win battles against the Clans, every scrap of advanced Clan technology recovered was quickly shipped to the NAIS for study. While much was retained for direct reverse engineering and investigation, portions were made available to all NAIS facilities to integrate and investigate the benefits of advanced technology on their military research projects. While the NAIS was not yet able to replicate [[OmniMech]] technology of the invaders, with the [[Draconis Combine]]'s first proof of concept OmniMech (the ''[[Raptor]]'') yet to enter operation testing at this point, the ''Dark Mirage'' engineers were able to piece together a functional, if ungainly, [[ | + | As the [[AFFC]] began to win battles against the Clans, every scrap of advanced Clan technology recovered was quickly shipped to the NAIS for study. While much was retained for direct reverse engineering and investigation, portions were made available to all NAIS facilities to integrate and investigate the benefits of advanced technology on their military research projects. While the NAIS was not yet able to replicate [[OmniMech]] technology of the invaders, with the [[Draconis Combine]]'s first proof of concept OmniMech (the ''[[Raptor]]'') yet to enter operation testing at this point, the ''Dark Mirage'' engineers were able to piece together a functional, if ungainly, [[Succession War]] style "[[FrankenMech]]" combining the abilities (and parts) of the ''[[Loki]]'', ''[[Mad Cat]]'', ''[[Thor]]'' and ''[[Vulture]]''.<ref>''Unbound'', p. 74 - "Mech Profile"</ref> |
| − | While | + | While advancing engineering know-how, the ''Prometheus'' was a technological dead-end and would have eventually faded into history had Professor [[Burke Kale]] not secretly appropriated the design for the installation of a [[Torso Cockpit|torso mounted]] [[Virtual Reality Piloting Pod]] control system compatible with his controversial and banned [[Direct Neural Interface]] system. Serving as the initial test subject, Kale quickly became enthralled and addicted to the sensation of the ''Prometheus'' as a direct extension of his body. Increasingly paranoid, Kale quickly fled with the design to [[Solaris VII]], leading to the ''Prometheus'''s famed run in the arenas.{{cn}} |
| − | The combination of then unusual Clan-tech weaponry and the unrivaled control offered by the DNI allowed the | + | The combination of then unusual Clan-tech weaponry and the unrivaled control offered by the DNI allowed the non-combat trained Kale to claim a sizable amount of victories in the Solaris arena circuit. However, these advantages masked the flaws of the ''Prometheus''. Like many makeshift designs, the 'Mech lacked the structural integrity of production or even prototype BattleMechs, and was unduly susceptible to damage suffered in combat and soaked considerable resources to stay in operation. The patchwork and makeshift nature of the ''Prometheus'' also indirectly acted as an inhibitor on the DNI link. While Kale saw this as a disadvantage and led to his creation of the ''[[Epimetheus]]'', the "impure" link prevented Kale from completely losing himself in the 'Mech.{{cn}} |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
Just as the "body" of the ''Prometheus'' was captured Clan-tech, the weapon array features a powerful combination of energy weapons and missile launchers. Despite being taken from salvaged OmniMechs, the weapon pods are "hardwired" into the design. When the ''Prometheus'' saw service in the Solaris arenas, Clan-tech was still an unusual rarity, even without the benefits of the DNI these gave Kale a large advantage against his opponents. | Just as the "body" of the ''Prometheus'' was captured Clan-tech, the weapon array features a powerful combination of energy weapons and missile launchers. Despite being taken from salvaged OmniMechs, the weapon pods are "hardwired" into the design. When the ''Prometheus'' saw service in the Solaris arenas, Clan-tech was still an unusual rarity, even without the benefits of the DNI these gave Kale a large advantage against his opponents. | ||
| − | While more powerful than comparable Inner Sphere components, the | + | While more powerful than comparable Inner Sphere components, the weapon array suffers from the same patchwork problem as the rest of the ''Prometheus'' and minor armor hits would disable or impair their function. Further, when originally constructed, no thought was given to resupply of the missile and machine gun ammunition as it was never intended to see true continuous combat use. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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[[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
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