Editing Sloth
Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.
The edit can be undone.
Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
Latest revision
Your text
Line 1:
Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleArmor {{InfoBoxBattleArmor − | image = Sloth_BA_LTMEG.png + | image = Sloth.PNG | Name = Sloth | Name = Sloth − | Manufacturer = [[NAIS]]<ref name=TRO3058u>''Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade'' p.35</ref><br />[[TharHes Industries]]<ref name=TRO3058u/> + | Manufacturer = [[NAIS]]<ref>''Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade'' p.35 </ref><br />[[TharHes Industries]]<ref>''Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade'' p.35 </ref> | production year=3050 | production year=3050 | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2970/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2970/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> Line 10:
Line 10: | Cost = 450,000 | Cost = 450,000 | Mass = 1,500 | Mass = 1,500 − | Top Speed = 32.4 + | Top Speed = 32 − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = − * 2x [[Small Laser]]+ 2x [[Small Laser]]s<br>1x [[Pop-Up Mine]] − * 1x [[Pop-Up Mine]] | Armor Type = Standard | Armor Type = Standard | BV (1.0) = 31 | BV (1.0) = 31 }} }} + ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Sloth''' was one of the first generation of [[battle armor]] designs developed by the [[Inner Sphere]], based on data stolen from the [[Clans]] by the [[1st Somerset Strikers]] during the early days of [[Operation REVIVAL]]. Using this stolen data, the [[Federated Commonwealth]] immediately began development on two different designs, one of which was a light scout suit, the [[Infiltrator]]. For the second design, a team at the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]], consisting mostly of Lyran nationals, set to work on a heavily-armored and well-armed suit that could stand and fight against other battle armor. Rather than attempting to copy the humanoid [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] suit that was so effective, they opted to create a quadruped design that could serve as a mobile weapons platform. The reasons behind this unusual decision were several-fold: with its low profile and four-legged base, the Sloth would provide a strong, stable platform to better mount more impressive weaponry. The quadruped design also had fewer technical challenges than a humanoid one, sharing more in common with traditional [[BattleMechs]] and [[Combat Vehicles]], speeding up the development process and making it easier to train new pilots.<ref name=TRO3058u/><ref name=LOS>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 98</ref> + The '''Sloth''' was designed by a team at the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] that consisted mostly of Lyran nationals. Rather than attempting to copy the [[Elemental (battle armor)|Elemental]] suit that was so effective, they opted to create a quadruped design that could serve as a mobile weapons platform. Even though it is technically [[battle armor]], the ''Sloth'' in most ways resembles a small vehicle. Its quad design precludes it from making anti-[['Mech]] attacks or riding mechanized on an [[OmniMech]], though it is advantageous in that it is more stable and easier to train pilots used to more traditional weapons of war. As of [[3070]], this first-generation battlesuit is no longer in production. − − The first prototype SLH-X Sloth was deployed by the 1st Somerset Strikers on [[Waldorff]] V during an initial life-fire test alongside the Infiltrator; its first test pilot was [[Franklin Sakamoto]] who was secretly the illegitimate son of [[Draconis Combine]] [[Coordinator]] [[Theodore Kurita]]. When [[Clan Jade Falcon]] launched a surprise attack during the test Franklin also became the first Inner Sphere battle armor warrior to destroy an enemy 'Mech in combat, using his Sloth's mine launcher to take down a ''[[Mad Dog]]''. Based on its combat performance the Commonwealth approved the Sloth for production in [[3050]], debuting at the same time as the Infiltrator.<ref name=TRO3058u/><ref name=LOS/> − − While the Sloth served well for its time and represented an important first step in native Inner Sphere battle armor development, it suffered from flaws inherent to its design. While deployed throughout the twin realms, [[Federated Suns]] high command was never impressed by the Sloth's design, resulting in production shifting to the Lyran half. When [[Kathrine Steiner-Davion]] broke the [[Lyran Alliance]] off from the Federated Commonwealth in 3057, production of the Sloth continued in limited numbers until its replacement, the [[Fenrir]], debuted in [[3060]]. Afterwards all production on the Sloth ceased, although surviving designs would continue to be used by many units, including [[mercenaries]], for several more years.<ref name=TRO3058u/><ref name=LOS/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − In its role as a mobile weapons platform, the ''Sloth'' carries a pair of [[Small Laser (Battle Armor)|Small Lasers]], giving it good damage potential and staying power. These are located in fixed forward mounts on the suit which can hit any targets within a 90° firing arc. To supplement the lasers, the ''Sloth'' mounts a [[Pop-Up Mine]] that can attach a powerful explosive onto unsuspecting enemies. Equivalent to two [[short-range missile]]s, the mine launcher suffers from a very short range. The Sloth carries 250 kg of armor, enough to stop a hit by a [[medium laser]] and keep the pilot alive, and its low profile makes it harder to hit than humanoid suits. However a major drawback of the Sloth is the lack of any manipulators or claws. This prevents the suit from picking up or carrying objects, riding into battle via [[OmniMech]] handholds, or performing anti-'Mech attacks.<ref name=TRO3058u/><ref name=LOS/> + In its role as a mobile weapons platform, the ''Sloth'' carries a pair of [[Small Laser (Battle Armor)|Small Lasers]], giving it good damage potential and staying power. To supplement the lasers, the ''Sloth'' mounts a [[Pop-Up Mine]] that can attach a powerful explosive onto unsuspecting enemies, each of which is as powerful as two [[short-range missile]]s. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; Sloth (Interdictor) : In [[3075]], in the midst of the [[Jihad]], designers refitted the Sloth by removing the pop-up mine and small lasers in favor of an [[ECM Suite (Battle Armor)|ECM suite]] and a pair of [[Extended Range Small Laser (Battle Armor)|ER Small Lasers]]. This system disrupted [[Word of Blake]] forces very effectively.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 44<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 23</ref> + *;Sloth (Interdictor) : During the [[Jihad]] designers removed the pop-up mine, and upgraded the Sloth to use a pair of [[Extended Range Small Laser (Battle Armor)|ER Small Lasers]]. What made the upgraded Sloth so effective was the [[ECM Suite (Battle Armor)|ECM suite]] that was installed in place of the mine. This system disrupted [[Word of Blake]] forces very effectively.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 44<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 23</ref> − *; Sloth "Huntsman" : This [[Dark Age era]] variant carries two [[King David Light Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|"King David" Light Gauss Rifles]] and is equipped with a [[Battle Armor Mechanical Jump Booster]]. It is protected by [[Improved Stealth]] armor. BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 25</ref> + *;Sloth "Huntsman" : This [[Dark Age era]] variant carries two [[King David Light Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|"King David" Light Gauss Rifles]] and is equipped with a [[Battle Armor Mechanical Jump Booster]]. It is protected by [[Improved Stealth]] armor. BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 25</ref> − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Faultier'''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Sloth BA LTMEG.png|Original ''Sloth'' from ''[[LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' + *''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − [[Category:Battle Armor]] [[Category:Battle Armor]] [[Category:Heavy Battle Armor]] [[Category:Heavy Battle Armor]] [[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] [[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] − [[Category:Federated Suns Battle Armor]] − [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth Battle Armor]] − [[Category:German renamed units]]
The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
| Latest revision | Your text | ||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{InfoBoxBattleArmor | {{InfoBoxBattleArmor | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = Sloth.PNG |
| Name = Sloth | | Name = Sloth | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = [[NAIS]]<ref | + | | Manufacturer = [[NAIS]]<ref>''Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade'' p.35 </ref><br />[[TharHes Industries]]<ref>''Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade'' p.35 </ref> |
| production year=3050 | | production year=3050 | ||
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2970/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2970/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
| Cost = 450,000 | | Cost = 450,000 | ||
| Mass = 1,500 | | Mass = 1,500 | ||
| − | | Top Speed = 32 | + | | Top Speed = 32 |
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = |
| − | + | 2x [[Small Laser]]s<br>1x [[Pop-Up Mine]] | |
| − | |||
| Armor Type = Standard | | Armor Type = Standard | ||
| BV (1.0) = 31 | | BV (1.0) = 31 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Sloth''' was | + | The '''Sloth''' was designed by a team at the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]] that consisted mostly of Lyran nationals. Rather than attempting to copy the [[Elemental (battle armor)|Elemental]] suit that was so effective, they opted to create a quadruped design that could serve as a mobile weapons platform. Even though it is technically [[battle armor]], the ''Sloth'' in most ways resembles a small vehicle. Its quad design precludes it from making anti-[['Mech]] attacks or riding mechanized on an [[OmniMech]], though it is advantageous in that it is more stable and easier to train pilots used to more traditional weapons of war. As of [[3070]], this first-generation battlesuit is no longer in production. |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | In its role as a mobile weapons platform, the ''Sloth'' carries a pair of [[Small Laser (Battle Armor)|Small Lasers]], giving it good damage potential and staying power. | + | In its role as a mobile weapons platform, the ''Sloth'' carries a pair of [[Small Laser (Battle Armor)|Small Lasers]], giving it good damage potential and staying power. To supplement the lasers, the ''Sloth'' mounts a [[Pop-Up Mine]] that can attach a powerful explosive onto unsuspecting enemies, each of which is as powerful as two [[short-range missile]]s. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; Sloth (Interdictor) : | + | *;Sloth (Interdictor) : During the [[Jihad]] designers removed the pop-up mine, and upgraded the Sloth to use a pair of [[Extended Range Small Laser (Battle Armor)|ER Small Lasers]]. What made the upgraded Sloth so effective was the [[ECM Suite (Battle Armor)|ECM suite]] that was installed in place of the mine. This system disrupted [[Word of Blake]] forces very effectively.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 44<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 23</ref> |
| − | *; Sloth "Huntsman" : This [[Dark Age era]] variant carries two [[King David Light Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|"King David" Light Gauss Rifles]] and is equipped with a [[Battle Armor Mechanical Jump Booster]]. It is protected by [[Improved Stealth]] armor. BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 25</ref | + | *;Sloth "Huntsman" : This [[Dark Age era]] variant carries two [[King David Light Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|"King David" Light Gauss Rifles]] and is equipped with a [[Battle Armor Mechanical Jump Booster]]. It is protected by [[Improved Stealth]] armor. BV (2.0) = 33<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 25</ref> |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | + | *''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' |
| − | |||
[[Category:Battle Armor]] | [[Category:Battle Armor]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy Battle Armor]] | [[Category:Heavy Battle Armor]] | ||
[[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] | [[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||