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{{InfoBoxBattleArmor
 
{{InfoBoxBattleArmor
| image = Sylph_BA_LTMEG.png
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| image = Sylph.PNG
 
| Name = Sylph
 
| Name = Sylph
 
| Manufacturer = [[Clan Cloud Cobra]]
 
| Manufacturer = [[Clan Cloud Cobra]]
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| Top Speed = 10
 
| Top Speed = 10
 
| Armament =  
 
| Armament =  
* 1x [[Micro Pulse Laser (Battle Armor)|Micro Pulse Laser]]
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*1x [[Micro Pulse Laser (Battle Armor)|Micro Pulse Laser]]
 
*1x [[One-Shot]] [[Bomb Rack]]
 
*1x [[One-Shot]] [[Bomb Rack]]
 
| Armor Type = Standard
 
| Armor Type = Standard
 
| BV (1.0) = 50
 
| BV (1.0) = 50
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Sylph''' was created by [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] to augment their vast [[aerospace fighter|aerospace]] forces with a fully-airborne [[battle armor]] suit. Naming it after elemental spirits representing air, development of the suit was driven as much by the Cloud Cobra's faith as it was by [[Khan]] [[Din Steiner]]'s orders. Despite their scientist caste's vast knowledge of aircraft, the Clan had a great deal of trouble getting the [[VTOL]] capabilities of the ''Sylph'' to function, with a number of test pilots dying during its secretive development. As it is, the ''Sylph'' only possesses limited flight capabilities, but even this remains an impressive accomplishment.<ref name=TM3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 42–43</ref><ref name=LOST>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 66</ref>
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The '''Sylph''' was created by [[Clan Cloud Cobra]] to augment their vast [[aerospace fighter|aerospace]] forces with a fully-airborne [[Battle Armor]] suit. Naming it after elemental spirits representing air, development of the suit was driven as much by the Cloud Cobra's faith as it was by [[Khan]] [[Din Steiner]]'s orders. Despite their scientist caste's vast knowledge of aircraft, the Clan had a great deal of trouble getting the [[VTOL]] capabilities of the ''Sylph'' to function, with a number of test pilots dying during it's secretive development. As it is the ''Sylph'' only possess limited flight capabilities, but even this remains an impressive accomplishment.<ref name=TM3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 42-43</ref><ref name=LOST>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 66</ref>
  
First deployed in [[3060]], the ''Sylph'' has since become a staple of the Cloud Cobra ''[[touman]]''. The training necessary to pilot a ''Sylph'' is far more intensive than other suits, but those who succeed are given as much respect as pilots. Another interesting byproduct of the ''Sylph'' is that the Cobras obviously invested heavily in the design before it was even completed, having already graduated ''[[sibko]]s'' of mixed [[Elemental]] and fighter pilot bloodlines specifically to operate the suits.  Outside of the Cloud Cobras the other Clans have adopted the suit with more caution. Both [[Clan Snow Raven]] and [[Clan Diamond Shark]] obtained a handful of suits through [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]], though they've since limited their use to test deployments, while [[Clan Star Adder]] began deploying the suits with their [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Alpha]] and [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Beta Galaxies]].<ref name=TM3058U/>
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First deployed in [[3060]] the ''Sylph'' has since become a staple of the Cloud Cobra [[touman]]. The training necessary to pilot a ''Sylph'' is far more intensive for other suits, but those who succeed are given as much respect as pilots. Another interesting byproduct of the ''Sylph'' is that the Cobras obviously invested heavily in the design before it was even completed, having already graduated [[sibko]]s of mixed [[Elemental]] and fighter pilot bloodlines specifically to operate the suits.  Outside of the Cloud Cobras the other Clans have adopted the suit with more caution. Both [[Clan Snow Raven]] and [[Clan Diamond Shark]] obtained a handful of suits through [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]], though they've since limited their use to test deployments, while [[Clan Star Adder]] began deploying the suits with their [[Alpha Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Alpha]] and [[Beta Galaxy (Clan Star Adder)|Beta Galaxies]].<ref name=TM3058U/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The weaponry on the ''Sylph'' is more limited than the Elemental suit, with a fixed [[Micro Pulse Laser (Battle Armor)|Micro Pulse Laser]] in the right arm and a [[Battle Claw]] in the left. Backing up the laser is a relatively primitive [[one-shot]] cluster [[Bomb Rack]] attached to the suit's jump pack. The centerpiece of the ''Sylph'' design is its [[VTOL Equipment|advanced propulsion system]], which was adapted from the jump jets that other battlesuits use, the ''sylph'''s advanced propulsion system allows it to maintain a steady air speed of 53 km/h. In addition to the normal controls found in other suits the Sylph utilizes a complex system of pedals and leg harness when in flight; any loss in concentration will more likely than not send the ''Sylph'' into an uncontrollable death spiral. The ability to hover is regulated by computer controls which divert thrust from the main jets through dozens of directional exhaust ports, which also gives the suit its incredible agility.  The price for this however is that the ''Sylph'' mounts half as much armor as the [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] suit and carries only a lightweight weapons package.<ref name=TM3058U/><ref name=LOST/>
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The weaponry on the ''Sylph'' is more limited than the Elemental suit, with a fixed [[Micro Pulse Laser (Battle Armor)|Micro Pulse Laser]] in the right arm and a [[Battle Claw]] in the left. Backing up the laser is a relatively primitive [[one-shot]] cluster [[Bomb Rack]] attached to the suit's jump pack. The centerpiece of the ''Sylph'' suit's design is it's [[VTOL Equipment|advanced propulsion system]], adapted from the jump jets standard on other battle suits, which can maintain a steady air speed of 53 km/h. While it's controls are similar to other battle suits', maintaining control while in flight requires a complex system of pedals and leg harnesses; any loss in concentration will more likely than not send the ''Sylph'' into an uncontrollable death spiral. The ability to hover is regulated by computer controls which divert thrust from the main jets through dozens of directional exhaust ports, which also gives the suit it's incredible agility.  The price for this however is that the ''Sylph'' mounts half as much armor as the [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] suit and carries a lightweight weapons package.<ref name=TM3058U/><ref name=LOST/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; Upgrade : The upgraded version on the Sylph replaces the laser and bomb rack with a [[Heavy Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Heavy Machine Gun]] in the right arm and a standard [[Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Machine Guns]] in the left. This improves overall damage output while seriously increasing the lethality to unarmored infantry, while the addition of a body-mounted [[Searchlight]] makes it a lethal nightfighter.<ref name=TM3058U/> BV (1.0) = 37
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*;Upgrade : The upgraded version on the Sylph replaces the laser and bomb rack with a [[Heavy Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Heavy Machine Gun]] in the right arm and a standard [[Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Machine Guns]] in the left. This improves overall damage output while seriously increasing the lethality to unarmored infantry, while the addition of a body-mounted [[Searchlight]] makes it a lethal nightfighter.<ref name=TM3058U/> BV (1.0) = 37
  
*; Sylph-XR : Created by Clan Snow Raven in [[3077]] during the [[Jihad]], this unique variant trades the original's flight capability for increased ground speed. A [[Battle Armor Myomer Booster]] system in place of the flight pack allows it to reach speeds of 58 km/h, faster than most any other suit, while the bomb rack and laser were traded in for a pair of arm-mounted [[Light Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Light Machine Guns]] and a body-mounted [[Searchlight]]. The result of these changes was an excellent anti-infantry and counterinsurgency unit, able to outrun most infantry units and inflict massive amounts of damage on them.  Several [[Point]]s of these suits were first put to use in trial runs on [[Ramora]] to flush out [[Blakist]] terror groups.  While successful, a common complaint was a lack of heavy weaponry for fighting tougher opponents and extreme user discomfort caused by insufficient thermal insulation around the booster.  A few ''Sylph-XR'' pilots were killed when they opened their visors for a breath of fresh air, only to be targeted by eagle-eyed [[Sniper (Infantry)|snipers]].  BV (2.0) = 42<ref name=XTRO:Cp13>''Experimental Technical Readout: Clans'', p. 13</ref>
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*;Sylph-XR : Created by Clan Snow Raven in [[3077]] during the [[Jihad]], this unique variant trades the original's flight capability for increased ground speed. A [[Battle Armor Myomer Booster]] system in place of the flight pack allows it to reach speeds of 58 km/h, faster than most any other suit, while the bomb rack and laser were traded in for a pair of arm-mounted [[Light Machine Gun (Battle Armor)|Light Machine Guns]] and a body-mounted [[Searchlight]]. The result of these changes was an excellent anti-infantry and counterinsurgency unit, able to outrun most infantry units and inflict massive amounts of damage on them.  Several [[Point]]s of these suits were first put to use in trial runs on [[Ramora]] to flush out [[Blakist]] terror groups.  While successful a common complaint was a lack of heavy weaponry for fighting tougher opponents and extreme user discomfort caused by insufficient thermal insulation around the booster.  A few ''Sylph-XR'' pilots were killed when they opened their visors for a breath of fresh air, only to be targeted by eagle-eyed [[Sniper (infantry)|snipers]].  BV (2.0) = 42<ref name=XTRO:Cp13>''Experimental Technical Readout: Clans'', p. 13</ref>
  
*; Enhanced Sylph : This is the production version of the Sylph-XR first introduced by the Snow Ravens. While it maintains the battle armor myomer booster, the light machine guns and searchlight were replaced with a single [[ER Micro Laser (Battle Armor)|ER Micro Laser]] in the right arm, an [[Anti-Personnel Weapon Mount]] in the left and, perhaps most significantly, the use of [[Basic Manipulator]]s to allow the ''Enhanced Sylph'' to perform anti-'Mech attacks and ride on [[OmniMechs]].  While additional cooling systems were installed to address the XR's other major drawback, it still remains the least comfortable battlesuit to pilot and requires extra physical conditioning to withstand the waste heat.  The ''Enhanced Sylph'''s first major engagement was against a band of pirates led by former [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] warriors.  The faster ''Sylphs'' were able to outmaneuver the slower ''Elementals'' and force the pirate infantry to withdraw, leaving their 'Mechs exposed.  Although twenty percent of the ''Enhanced Sylph'' force was lost, the Snow Ravens believed this would have been greater had they used slower suits instead and possibly resulted in a stalemate. BV (2.0) = 34<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 17</ref>
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*;Enhanced Sylph : This is the production version of the Sylph-XR first introduced by the Snow Ravens. While it maintains Battle Armor Myomer Booster, the light machine guns and searchlight were replaced with a single [[ER Micro Laser (Battle Armor)|ER Micro Laser]] in the right arm, an [[Anti-Personnel Weapon Mount]] in the left and, perhaps most significantly, the use of [[Basic Manipulator]]s to allow the ''Enhanced Sylph'' to perform anti-'Mech attacks and ride on [[OmniMechs]].  While additional cooling systems were installed to address the XR's other major drawback, it still remains the least comfortable battle suit to pilot and requires extra physical conditioning to withstand the waste heat.  The ''Enhanced Sylph'''s first major engagement was against a band of pirates led by former [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] warriors.  The faster ''Sylphs'' were able to outmaneuver the slower ''Elementals'' and force the pirate infantry to withdraw, leaving their 'Mechs exposed.  Although twenty percent of the ''Enhanced Sylph'' force was loss, the Snow Ravens believed this would have been greater had they used slower suits instead and possible result in a stalemate. BV (2.0) = 34<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 17</ref>
 
 
===Custom Variants===
 
*; ''Tinkerbelle'' : Debuted in [[3144]] on the [[Black Hills Urban Combat Zone]] Arena and piloted by [[Jillian Robertson]] and squad, this variant is another weight upgraded rebuild of an existing Clan battlesuit model. The base chassis was increased in mass to improve its armor and weapon options, without sacrificing the suit’s airborne mobility or its anti-'Mech attack options. The variant retains the [[Clan]] engineering HarJel technology and the life support systems keeping its warrior battle-ready even when compromised. The lighter-weight Clan armor has been upgraded here by sixty percent over the original, that now can sustain hits from all but the heaviest lasers and autocannon, while still closing in to swarm its target. The variant trades the original Sylph’s bomb rack for a one shot five-pack of SRMs which also gives it a little extra punch, allowing a squad of these up-sized air Elementals to put some serious hurt on even a medium BattleMech. BV (2.0) = 52.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', p. 20: "Sylph Tinkerbelle"</ref>
 
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
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* Hard to Pilot
 
* Hard to Pilot
 
* [[Prototype]]
 
* [[Prototype]]
 
==Notes==
 
* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Sylphe'''.
 
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Sylph BA FMWC.jpg|Original Sylph from ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans|FM:Warden Clans]]''
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Image:Sylph2.jpg|''Sylph'' on the ground
Sylph BA LTMEG.png|Sylph from ''[[LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]''
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Image:Sylph-XR.jpg|Experimental ''Sylph-XR''
Sylph-XR BA XTROClans.jpg|Experimental Sylph-XR from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans|XTRO:Clans]]''
 
MWDA-DO017-Sylph Battle Armor.jpg|Sylph battle armor miniature from [[Miniatures - MechWarrior#MechWarrior: Domination|MechWarrior: Domination set]]
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Clans]]''
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*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Clans]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy]]''
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*''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]''
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*''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]''
* ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
 
  
 
[[Category:Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Light Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Light Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Clan Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Clan Battle Armor]]
[[Category:Clan Snow Raven Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Clan Cloud Cobra Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:German renamed units]]
 

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