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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=3055u_Tarantula.jpg |image=3055u_Tarantula.jpg − |name=''Tarantula'' + |name=Tarantula − |manufacturer= [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno|Corean Enterprises]] + |manufacturer=[[Corean Enterprises (MacAdams-Suharno)]] − |production year=3054 + |production year=Introduction Year::3054 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3160/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3160/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=ZPH-1 |model=ZPH-1 − |Tech Base=inner sphere + |class=Light − |mech type=battlemech+ |cost= 3,560,417 C-bills − |feet=4 − |cost= 3,560,417 [[C-bill]]s |mass=25 |mass=25 − |chassis=[[Corean IX]] + |chassis=Corean IX − |armor=[[StarSlab/2]] + |armor=StarSlab/2 |engine=[[Nissan 200 XL]] |engine=[[Nissan 200 XL]] |comsys=[[Garret T10B]] |comsys=[[Garret T10B]] |T&T=[[Corean CalcMaster]] |T&T=[[Corean CalcMaster]] − |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s + |heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]] |speed=129.6 |speed=129.6 |jumpjets=[[Rawlings 75]] |jumpjets=[[Rawlings 75]] |armament= |armament= − * 1x [[Streak SRM-2]] + *1x [[Streak SRM-2]] − * 2x [[Medium laser]]s + *2x [[Medium Laser]]s |BV (1.0)=636<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> |BV (1.0)=636<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> |BV (2.0)=666<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 12</ref> |BV (2.0)=666<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 12</ref> Line 27:
Line 25: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Tarantula''''' was designed specifically for a reconnaissance role. The [['Mech]] is built around a massive [[Nissan 200]] [[extralight engine]], which provides the ''Tarantula'' with a top speed approaching 130 km/h. The 'Mech is also equipped with eight [[jump jet]]s which can be used to propel the 'Mech up to 240 meters allowing the ''Tarantula'' to easily navigate rough terrain. The ''Tarantula'' is armored with four and a half tons of armor, while it only carries about three quarters of the theoretical maximum armor, the 'Mech's amazing speed makes the ''Tarantula'' capable of avoiding most damage. + The '''''Tarantula''''' was designed specifically for a reconnaissance role. The [['Mech]] is built around a massive Nissan 200 [[extralight engine]]. This provides the ''Tarantula'' with a top speed approaching 130 kph. The 'Mech is also equipped with eight [[jump jet]]s which can be used to propel the 'Mech up to 240 meters allowing the ''Tarantula'' to easily navigate rough terrain. The ''Tarantula'' is armored with four and a half tons of armor. While it only carries about three quarters of the 'Mechs theoretical maximum armor, the 'Mech's amazing speed makes the ''Tarantula'' capable of avoiding most damage. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Tarantula'' carries a light armament that is common to a 'Mech of its size. The primary weapons are a pair of [[Magna Mk II]] [[medium laser]]s which give the ''Tarantula'' most of its striking power. These are backed up by a [[Streak SRM-2#Hovertec|Hovertec]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, which allows the ''Tarantula'' to find any weak spots in an enemy's armor. + The ''Tarantula'' carries a light armament that is common to a 'Mech of its size. The primary weapons are a pair of Magna Mk II [[Medium Laser]]s which give the ''Tarantula'' most of its striking power. These are backed up by a Hovertec [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, which allows the ''Tarantula'' to find any weak spots in an enemy's armor. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ZPH-2A : The 2A variant is a simple upgrade of the ''Tarantula'' that brings the 'Mechs weapons up to current standards. This is done by replacing the two [[medium laser]]s with a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 732, BV (2.0) = 744<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 13</ref> + *;ZPH-2A : The 2A variant is a simple upgrade of the ''Tarantula'' that brings the 'Mechs weapons up to current standards. This is done by replacing the two Medium Lasers with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 732, BV (2.0) = 744<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 13</ref> − *; ZPH-3A : A variant that looks to increase the ''Tarantula''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s life expectancy in an engagement, the 3A removed the [[medium laser]]s and the [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, as well as one [[jump jet]]. This free weight is used to mount a pair of [[medium pulse laser]]s, two additional tons of armor to increase its protection to six and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 631, BV (2.0) = 702<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 14</ref> + *;ZPH-3A : A variant that looks to increase the ''Tarantula''s life span in an engagement, the 3A removed the Medium Lasers and the [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, as well as one jump jet. The weapons are replaced with a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. The 'Mech uses the additional free weight to add two tons of armor, increasing its protection to six and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 631, BV (2.0) = 702<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 14</ref> − *; ZPH-4A : An extensive modification of the ''Tarantula'', the 4A removes all of the weapons, the eight [[jump jet]]s that give the ''Tarantula'' its incredible mobility, and modifies the structure to use an [[endo steel]] chassis. In the place of the removed weapons and equipment an [[ER PPC]] and a [[C3 slave]] unit have been added to the design, allowing it to use friendly targeting data making it an excellent sniper. The 'Mech has also had an additional half a ton of armor added. Finally, to make up for the lack of jump jets, the 'Mech has had a [[MASC]] system added, pushing the 'Mech's speed up to 172.8 km/h in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 771, BV (2.0) = 967<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 15</ref> + *;ZPH-4A : An extensive modification of the ''Tarantula'', the 4A removes all of the weapons from the 'Mech and modifies the structure to use an [[Endo Steel]] chassis. Additionally, the eight jump jets that give the ''Tarantula'' its incredible mobility and all of the weapons have been removed. In the place of the removed weapons and equipment an [[ER PPC]] and a [[C3 slave]] unit have been added to the design, allowing it to use friendly targeting data making it an excellent sniper. The 'Mech has also had an additional half a ton of armor added. Finally, to make up for the lack of jump jets, the 'Mech has had a [[MASC]] system added, pushing the 'Mech's speed up to 172.8 kph in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 771, BV (2.0) = 967<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 15</ref> − *; ZPH-5A : A [[Dark Age]] era variant based on the 4A, this ''Tarantula'' replaces the [[ER PPC]] with an [[ER large laser]] and the [[C3 slave unit]] was upgraded to a [[C3 boosted slave]] unit. It retains the [[MASC]] system and armor of the 4A. BV (2.0) = 806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 81</ref> + *;ZPH-5A : A [[Dark Age era]] variant based on the 4A, this ''Tarantula'' replaces the ER PPC with an [[ER Large Laser]] and the C3 Slave unit was upgraded to a [[Boosted C3 Slave]] unit. It retains the MASC system and armor of the 4A. BV (2.0) = 806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 81</ref> − ==Design Quirks== + ==References== − The ''Tarantula'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Tarantula Entry</ref>+ <references /> − * [[Easy to Pilot]] − * [[Extended Torso Twist]] − * [[Exposed Actuators]] − − ==Notable Pilots== − :''See [[:Category:Notable Tarantula Pilots]]'' − − ==Notes== − * The standard ZPH-1 model is sometimes referred to as the ZPH-1A.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 14</ref> − − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Tarantel'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''TRN-1L'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − File:ZPH-Tarantula.png|Original ''Tarantula'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' + File:ZPH-Tarantula.png|''Tarantula'' − File:3055u Tarantula.jpg|''Tarantula'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' </gallery> </gallery> − ==References== + ==Bibliography== − <references />+ *''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Boosted C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Inner Sphere General BattleMechs]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] + [[Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] − [[Category:German renamed units]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=3055u_Tarantula.jpg | |image=3055u_Tarantula.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Tarantula |
| − | |manufacturer= [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno | + | |manufacturer=[[Corean Enterprises (MacAdams-Suharno)]] |
| − | |production year=3054 | + | |production year=Introduction Year::3054 |
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3160/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3160/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=ZPH-1 | |model=ZPH-1 | ||
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| − | + | |cost= 3,560,417 C-bills | |
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| − | |cost= 3,560,417 | ||
|mass=25 | |mass=25 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Corean IX |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=StarSlab/2 |
|engine=[[Nissan 200 XL]] | |engine=[[Nissan 200 XL]] | ||
|comsys=[[Garret T10B]] | |comsys=[[Garret T10B]] | ||
|T&T=[[Corean CalcMaster]] | |T&T=[[Corean CalcMaster]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]] |
|speed=129.6 | |speed=129.6 | ||
|jumpjets=[[Rawlings 75]] | |jumpjets=[[Rawlings 75]] | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | * 1x [[Streak SRM-2]] | + | *1x [[Streak SRM-2]] |
| − | * 2x [[Medium | + | *2x [[Medium Laser]]s |
|BV (1.0)=636<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> | |BV (1.0)=636<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=666<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 12</ref> | |BV (2.0)=666<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 12</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Tarantula''''' was designed specifically for a reconnaissance role. The [['Mech]] is built around a massive | + | The '''''Tarantula''''' was designed specifically for a reconnaissance role. The [['Mech]] is built around a massive Nissan 200 [[extralight engine]]. This provides the ''Tarantula'' with a top speed approaching 130 kph. The 'Mech is also equipped with eight [[jump jet]]s which can be used to propel the 'Mech up to 240 meters allowing the ''Tarantula'' to easily navigate rough terrain. The ''Tarantula'' is armored with four and a half tons of armor. While it only carries about three quarters of the 'Mechs theoretical maximum armor, the 'Mech's amazing speed makes the ''Tarantula'' capable of avoiding most damage. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Tarantula'' carries a light armament that is common to a 'Mech of its size. The primary weapons are a pair of | + | The ''Tarantula'' carries a light armament that is common to a 'Mech of its size. The primary weapons are a pair of Magna Mk II [[Medium Laser]]s which give the ''Tarantula'' most of its striking power. These are backed up by a Hovertec [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, which allows the ''Tarantula'' to find any weak spots in an enemy's armor. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; ZPH-2A : The 2A variant is a simple upgrade of the ''Tarantula'' that brings the 'Mechs weapons up to current standards. This is done by replacing the two | + | *;ZPH-2A : The 2A variant is a simple upgrade of the ''Tarantula'' that brings the 'Mechs weapons up to current standards. This is done by replacing the two Medium Lasers with a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 732, BV (2.0) = 744<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 13</ref> |
| − | *; ZPH-3A : A variant that looks to increase the ''Tarantula'' | + | *;ZPH-3A : A variant that looks to increase the ''Tarantula''s life span in an engagement, the 3A removed the Medium Lasers and the [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, as well as one jump jet. The weapons are replaced with a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. The 'Mech uses the additional free weight to add two tons of armor, increasing its protection to six and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 631, BV (2.0) = 702<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 14</ref> |
| − | *; ZPH-4A : An extensive modification of the ''Tarantula'', the 4A removes all of the weapons | + | *;ZPH-4A : An extensive modification of the ''Tarantula'', the 4A removes all of the weapons from the 'Mech and modifies the structure to use an [[Endo Steel]] chassis. Additionally, the eight jump jets that give the ''Tarantula'' its incredible mobility and all of the weapons have been removed. In the place of the removed weapons and equipment an [[ER PPC]] and a [[C3 slave]] unit have been added to the design, allowing it to use friendly targeting data making it an excellent sniper. The 'Mech has also had an additional half a ton of armor added. Finally, to make up for the lack of jump jets, the 'Mech has had a [[MASC]] system added, pushing the 'Mech's speed up to 172.8 kph in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 771, BV (2.0) = 967<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 15</ref> |
| − | *; ZPH-5A : A [[Dark Age]] | + | *;ZPH-5A : A [[Dark Age era]] variant based on the 4A, this ''Tarantula'' replaces the ER PPC with an [[ER Large Laser]] and the C3 Slave unit was upgraded to a [[Boosted C3 Slave]] unit. It retains the MASC system and armor of the 4A. BV (2.0) = 806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 81</ref> |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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| − | File:ZPH-Tarantula.png| | + | File:ZPH-Tarantula.png|''Tarantula'' |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| − | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | |
| + | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Inner Sphere General BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
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