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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Solitaire.jpg
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|image = Solitaire.jpg
|name=Solitaire
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|name = ''Solitaire''
|manufacturer=[[Auxiliary Production Site 4]]
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|manufacturer = [[Auxiliary Production Site 4|Auxiliary Production Site #4]]<ref name=TRJp6f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 6–7: "Solitaire"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 -->
|model= SIE{{cn}}
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|model = SIE{{cn}}
|production year=3064
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|production year = 3064
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5097/ MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5097/ MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|class=Light
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|cost = 4,507,083 [[C-bill]]s
|cost= 4,507,083 C-bills
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|Tech Base = Clan
|mass=25
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|mech type = BattleMech
|chassis=[[Chassis#Models|Alpha Primary Endo-Steel]]
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|mass = 25
|armor=Forging FF01 [[Ferro-Fibrous]]
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|chassis = [[Alpha Primary Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp6f /> -->
|engine=Model SF-25 ([[Fusion Engine - XL|XL]])
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|armor = [[Forging FF01 Ferro Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp6f /> -->
|comsys=[[S9R Beta Series Communications]]
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|engine = [[Model SF-25 (XL)]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp6f /> -->
|T&T=[[Gamma-Five Sensor Package]]
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|comsys = [[S9R Beta Series Communications]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp6f /> -->
|heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]]
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|T&T = [[Gamma-Five Sensor Package]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp6f /> -->
|speed=162
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|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp6f /> -->
|armament=
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|speed = 162 <!-- <ref name=TRJp6f /> -->
*1x [[Heavy Large Laser]]
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|armament =  
*2x [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s
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* 1x [[heavy large laser]]
*1x [[Heavy Small Laser]]
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* 2x [[heavy medium laser]]
|BV (1.0)=951<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 107</ref>
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* 1x [[heavy small laser]]
|BV (2.0)=1,284
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|BV (1.0) = 951<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 107</ref>
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|BV (2.0) = 1,284<ref name=TRJp6f />
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Solitaire''''' is a fast, heavily armored light [[BattleMech]]. The twenty five-ton design is one of the fastest in existence, allowing it to pick off enemy units that stray too far from support like a lioness hunting a pack of wildebeest. The ''Solitaire'' is capable of operating far from supply lines, as it carries an all-energy weapon complement and four and a half tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The design seems an odd one for the cost-conscious [[Clan Diamond Shark]] to deploy, as it makes use of every weight saving material available to the [[Clan]]s in [[3067]], including an [[Fusion Engine - XL|Extralight engine]] and an [[Endo Steel]] structure.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 106</ref>
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The '''''Solitaire''''' is a fast, heavily armored [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]]. This 25-ton design is one of the fastest in existence, allowing it to pick off enemy units that stray too far from support, like a lioness hunting a pack of wildebeest. The design seems an odd one for the cost-conscious [[Clan Diamond Shark]] to deploy, as it makes use of every weight saving material available to the [[Clan]]s in [[3067]], including an [[extralight engine]], [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, and an [[endo steel]] structure.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 106</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Solitaire'' relies on a full compliment of heavy energy weapons. Even though the ten [[double heat sink]]s cannot possibly dissipate the heat, the typical warrior will move into position and then perform a full strike with the single Model X [[Heavy Large Laser]], the Model II [[Heavy Small Laser]], and the two Model V [[Heavy Medium Laser]]s.
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The ''Solitaire'' relies on a full complement of heavy energy weapons, which are not only powerful but gives it significant endurance so long as heat is managed properly. Even though the 10 [[double heat sink]]s cannot possibly dissipate the massive spike in heat, typical warriors will move into position and then perform a full [[Alpha Strike (tactic)|alpha strike]] with the single [[Heavy Large Laser#Model X|Model X]] [[heavy large laser]], the [[Model II]] [[heavy small laser]], and the two [[Model V]] [[heavy medium laser]]s.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;''Solitaire'' 2 : This variant replaces a Heavy Medium Laser with a [[MASC]] system that allows it to briefly hit speeds of 200km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,471<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 186</ref>
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*; ''Solitaire'' 2 : This variant drops a [[heavy medium laser]], allowing the mounting of a [[MASC]] system that allows it to briefly hit speeds of 200 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,471<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 186</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Solitaire'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Solitaire Entry</ref>
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* [[Improved Cooling Jacket|Improved Cooling Jacket (Heavy Large Laser)]]
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* [[Stabilized Weapon|Stabilized Weapon (Heavy Large Laser)]]
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* [[Exposed Actuators]]
  
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
==Notable Pilots==
*Khan [[Phelan Kell]] of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] piloted a ''Solitaire''.
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* Khan [[Phelan Kell]] of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] piloted a ''Solitaire''.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Solitaire.jpg|Original ''Solitaire'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Master Unit List]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
  
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 22 March 2024

Solitaire
Solitaire
Production information
Manufacturer Auxiliary Production Site #4[1]
Production Year 3064[2]
Model SIE[citation needed]
Class Light
Cost 4,507,083 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 25 tons
Chassis Alpha Primary Endo Steel
Armor Forging FF01 Ferro Fibrous
Engine Model SF-25 (XL)
Communications System S9R Beta Series Communications
Targeting Tracking System Gamma-Five Sensor Package
Heat Sinks 10 double
Speed 162 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 951[3]
BV (2.0) 1,284[1]


Description[edit]

The Solitaire is a fast, heavily armored light BattleMech. This 25-ton design is one of the fastest in existence, allowing it to pick off enemy units that stray too far from support, like a lioness hunting a pack of wildebeest. The design seems an odd one for the cost-conscious Clan Diamond Shark to deploy, as it makes use of every weight saving material available to the Clans in 3067, including an extralight engine, ferro-fibrous armor, and an endo steel structure.[4]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Solitaire relies on a full complement of heavy energy weapons, which are not only powerful but gives it significant endurance so long as heat is managed properly. Even though the 10 double heat sinks cannot possibly dissipate the massive spike in heat, typical warriors will move into position and then perform a full alpha strike with the single Model X heavy large laser, the Model II heavy small laser, and the two Model V heavy medium lasers.

Variants[edit]

  • Solitaire
    This variant drops a heavy medium laser, allowing the mounting of a MASC system that allows it to briefly hit speeds of 200 km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,471[5]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Solitaire has the following Design Quirks:[6]

Notable Pilots[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 6–7: "Solitaire"
  2. MUL online entry for Solitaire
  3. Technical Readout: 3067, p. 107
  4. Technical Readout: 3067, p. 106
  5. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 186
  6. BattleMech Manual, p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Solitaire Entry

Bibliography[edit]