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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Targe (2).jpg |image=Targe (2).jpg − |name=''Targe'' + |name=Targe − |manufacturer=[[Cosara Weaponries]]<ref name="TRO:3085p72+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 72–73: "TRG-1N Targe"</ref> + |manufacturer=[[Cosara Weaponries]] |production year = 3081 |production year = 3081 − |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3164/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3164/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=TRG-1N |model=TRG-1N − |cost=7,218,050 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> + |class=Medium − |Tech Base=Inner Sphere − |mech type=BattleMech |mass=40 |mass=40 − |chassis=[[Norse Medium SE5-3C]]<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/> + |chassis=Norse Medium SE5-3C − |armor=[[Valiant Lamellor Special Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/> + |armor=Valiant Lamellor Special [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] − |engine= [[Pitban 320 Light]]<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/> + |engine=320 Pitban [[Light Fusion Engine|Light]] − |comsys= [[O/P AIR500]]<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/> + |speed=129 − |T&T= [[DLK Type Phased Array Sensor System]]<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/>+ |speed with MASC=172 − |heat sinks= 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/>+ |armament= 3 x [[ER Small Laser]]s <br> 1 x [[MRM-10]] − |speed=129<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/> + | BV (2.0) = 813 <ref name=TRO3085-73>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 73</ref> − |speed with MASC=172<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/> + }} − |armament=<span></span> − * 3x [[ER Small Laser]] − * 1x [[MRM-10]]<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/> − | BV (2.0) = 813<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 53</ref> − }} − == Description == + ==Description== Named after the shield that was the primary means of defense for the Scottish Highlanders of [[Terra]], the '''''Targe''''' is a lackluster recon and cavalry design born of compromise. Named after the shield that was the primary means of defense for the Scottish Highlanders of [[Terra]], the '''''Targe''''' is a lackluster recon and cavalry design born of compromise. − While having a long history of building solid, if unspectacular, designs such as the ''[[Crab]]'' and ''[[Black Watch]]'', upon [[Northwind]]'s entry into the [[Republic of the Sphere]], [[Cosara Weaponries]] looked towards developing a new 'Mech for the newborn Republic's military to shake off this reputation and add to its profits. Researching what equipment the fledgling [[RAF]] had access to, what it would need as it expanded and what Cosara could realistically produce, the end result was strict guidelines for a medium 'Mech capable of exceeding 160 km/h for short periods, whose primary weapon was a missile system supported by lasers. Unwilling to compromise on these requirements, the end result was itself compromised, with purchases from the famed [[Northwind Highlanders]] far exceeding limited sales to the hesitant RAF. Cosara would continue to tinker to try and enhance the maligned design, producing a few hundred before its assembly lines were assigned to civilian production during the [[BattleTech eras|Republic era]].<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/> + While having a long history of building solid, if unspectacular, designs such as the ''[[Crab]]'' and ''[[Black Watch]]'', upon [[Northwind]]'s entry into the [[Republic of the Sphere]], [[Cosara Weaponries]] looked towards developing a new 'Mech for the new-born Republic's military to shake off this reputation and add to its profit margin. + Researching what the equipment the fledgling [[RAF]] had access to, what it would need as it expanded and what Cosara could realistically produce, the end result was strict guidelines for a medium 'Mech capable of exceeding 160 kph for short periods, whose primary weapon was a missile system supported by lasers. Unwilling to compromise on these requirements, the end result was itself compromised, with purchases from the famed [[Northwind Highlanders]] far exceeding limited sales to the hesitant RAF. Cosara would continue to tinker to try and enhance the maligned design, producing a few hundred before its assembly lines were assigned to civilian production during the [[Republic era]]. − Unwilling to utilize an expensive and fragile [[XL engine]], Cosara hedged their bets with a slightly heavier Pitban 320 [[Light Fusion Engine]], capable of reaching 172 km/h in short bursts when the [[MASC]] is engaged, but taking up nearly half the 'Mech's weight. The use of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor maximized the five tons available for armor coverage, while ten [[Double Heat Sink]]s could easily cope with the design's heat output.<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/> + Unwilling to utilize an expensive and fragile [[XL Engine]], Cosara hedged their bets with a slightly heaver Pitban 320 rated [[Light Fusion Engine]], capable of reaching 172 kph in short bursts when the [[MASC]] is engaged, but taking up taking up nearly half the 'Mech's weight. The use of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor maximized the five tons available for armor coverage, while ten [[Double Heat Sink]]s could easily cope with the design's heat output.<ref name=TRO3085-72>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 72</ref> − == Weapons and Equipment == + ==Armament== − Caught between the need to devote weight to the 'Mech's large engine and provide adequate armor coverage, the ''Targe''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapons array was exceedingly limited. While not their first choice, Cosara's experience with the ''Black Watch'' led them to select a [[Shigunga]] [[MRM-10]] Launcher as the ''Targe''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary weapon, supported by a trio of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Small Laser]]s. A single ton of reloads, twenty-four shots, was carried in a [[CASE]]-protected ammo bay.<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/> + Caught between the need to devote weight to the 'Mech's large engine and provide adequate armor coverage, the ''Targe''s weapons array was exceedingly limited. While not their first choice, Cosara's experience with the ''Black Watch'' led them to select a [[Shigunga]] [[MRM-10]] Launcher as the ''Targe'''s primary weapon, supported by a trio of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Small Laser]]s. A single ton of reloads, twenty-four shots, was carried in a [[CASE]] protected ammo bay. <ref name=TRO3085-72/> − == Variants == + ==Variants== − *; TRG-2N : This variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3084]],<ref name="MUL2"/> mounts a smaller engine to free up the weight for an [[MML-9]], with [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]] aid, as originally intended. It also replaces two of the ER small lasers with [[ER Medium Laser]]s for greatly improved combat abilities. The 2N removes the CASE for extra armor, and any goodwill Cosara earned with the enhanced weapons bay was lost after they moved the missile ammunition into the heavily armored legs, raising concerns from [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] that MASC overloads could cause the munitions to explode.<ref name="TRO:3085p72+"/> BV (2.0) = 1,078<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 109</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3165/targe-trg-2n/ MUL online data for the Targe TRG-2N variant]''</ref> + * TRG-2N - This variant mounts a smaller engine to free up the weight for a [[MML-9|Multi-Missile Launcher]], with [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]] aid, as originally intended. It also replaces two of the ER small lasers with [[ER Medium Laser]]s for greatly improved combat abilities. The 2N removes the CASE for extra armor, and any good will Cosara earned with the enhanced weapons bay was lost after they moved the missile ammunition into the heavily armored legs, raising concerns from [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] that MASC overloads would cause the munitions to explode<ref name=TRO3085-72/>. BV (2.0) = 1,078<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 109</ref> − *; TRG-3M : This Dark Age ''Targe'', developed in [[Introduction Year::3109]],<ref name="MUL3"/> uses an extralight fusion engine to free up weight. The weapons have been removed and replaced with a single [[LRM-10]] and three [[ER Medium Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,233<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 110</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6915/targe-trg-3m/ MUL online data for the Targe TRG-3M variant]''</ref> + * Dark Age - A variant of the ''Targe'' sighted during the [[Dark Age era]] was constructed on an [[Endo-Steel]] frame and powered by an [[XL Fusion Engine]]. Carrying a [[Guardian ECM Suite]], the variant was armed with three Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a single Shigunga [[LRM-10]] in the center torso.{{cn}} − ==Design Quirks==+ ==BattleMech Gallery== − The ''Targe'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Targe Entry</ref> − * [[Extended Torso Twist]] − * [[Bad Reputation]] − * [[No/Minimal Arms]] − − == BattleMech Gallery == <gallery> <gallery> − Targe (2).jpg|''Targe'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO 3085]]''+ Image:Targe.jpeg|Dark Age ''Targe'' − Targe LI.png|Original ''Targe'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Liao Incursion|MWDA LI]]'' dossiers − Image:Targe.jpeg|Dark Age ''Targe'' miniature </gallery> </gallery> − == References == + ==References== <references/> <references/> + ==Biblography== + *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' + *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_25.pdf Rhi Chan's Dossier]'' − == Bibliography ==+ [[Category:BattleMechs]] − * ''[[Master Unit List]]''+ [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''+ [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''+ [[Category:Northwind Highlanders BattleMechs]] − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − − [[Category:'Mechs]] − [[Category:Republic of the Sphere BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Targe (2).jpg | |image=Targe (2).jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Targe |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Cosara Weaponries]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Cosara Weaponries]] |
|production year = 3081 | |production year = 3081 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3164/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
|model=TRG-1N | |model=TRG-1N | ||
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|mass=40 | |mass=40 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Norse Medium SE5-3C |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Valiant Lamellor Special [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine= [[ | + | |engine=320 Pitban [[Light Fusion Engine|Light]] |
| − | | | + | |speed=129 |
| − | + | |speed with MASC=172 | |
| − | + | |armament= 3 x [[ER Small Laser]]s <br> 1 x [[MRM-10]] | |
| − | |speed=129 | + | | BV (2.0) = 813 <ref name=TRO3085-73>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 73</ref> |
| − | |speed with MASC=172 | + | }} |
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| − | | BV (2.0) = 813<ref name= | ||
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| − | == Description == | + | ==Description== |
Named after the shield that was the primary means of defense for the Scottish Highlanders of [[Terra]], the '''''Targe''''' is a lackluster recon and cavalry design born of compromise. | Named after the shield that was the primary means of defense for the Scottish Highlanders of [[Terra]], the '''''Targe''''' is a lackluster recon and cavalry design born of compromise. | ||
| − | While having a long history of building solid, if unspectacular, designs such as the ''[[Crab]]'' and ''[[Black Watch]]'', upon [[Northwind]]'s entry into the [[Republic of the Sphere]], [[Cosara Weaponries]] looked towards developing a new 'Mech for the | + | While having a long history of building solid, if unspectacular, designs such as the ''[[Crab]]'' and ''[[Black Watch]]'', upon [[Northwind]]'s entry into the [[Republic of the Sphere]], [[Cosara Weaponries]] looked towards developing a new 'Mech for the new-born Republic's military to shake off this reputation and add to its profit margin. |
| + | Researching what the equipment the fledgling [[RAF]] had access to, what it would need as it expanded and what Cosara could realistically produce, the end result was strict guidelines for a medium 'Mech capable of exceeding 160 kph for short periods, whose primary weapon was a missile system supported by lasers. Unwilling to compromise on these requirements, the end result was itself compromised, with purchases from the famed [[Northwind Highlanders]] far exceeding limited sales to the hesitant RAF. Cosara would continue to tinker to try and enhance the maligned design, producing a few hundred before its assembly lines were assigned to civilian production during the [[Republic era]]. | ||
| − | Unwilling to utilize an expensive and fragile [[XL | + | Unwilling to utilize an expensive and fragile [[XL Engine]], Cosara hedged their bets with a slightly heaver Pitban 320 rated [[Light Fusion Engine]], capable of reaching 172 kph in short bursts when the [[MASC]] is engaged, but taking up taking up nearly half the 'Mech's weight. The use of [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor maximized the five tons available for armor coverage, while ten [[Double Heat Sink]]s could easily cope with the design's heat output.<ref name=TRO3085-72>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 72</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | Caught between the need to devote weight to the 'Mech's large engine and provide adequate armor coverage, the ''Targe'' | + | Caught between the need to devote weight to the 'Mech's large engine and provide adequate armor coverage, the ''Targe''s weapons array was exceedingly limited. While not their first choice, Cosara's experience with the ''Black Watch'' led them to select a [[Shigunga]] [[MRM-10]] Launcher as the ''Targe'''s primary weapon, supported by a trio of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Small Laser]]s. A single ton of reloads, twenty-four shots, was carried in a [[CASE]] protected ammo bay. <ref name=TRO3085-72/> |
| − | == Variants == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | * | + | * TRG-2N - This variant mounts a smaller engine to free up the weight for a [[MML-9|Multi-Missile Launcher]], with [[Artemis IV FCS|Artemis IV]] aid, as originally intended. It also replaces two of the ER small lasers with [[ER Medium Laser]]s for greatly improved combat abilities. The 2N removes the CASE for extra armor, and any good will Cosara earned with the enhanced weapons bay was lost after they moved the missile ammunition into the heavily armored legs, raising concerns from [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] that MASC overloads would cause the munitions to explode<ref name=TRO3085-72/>. BV (2.0) = 1,078<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 109</ref> |
| − | * | + | * Dark Age - A variant of the ''Targe'' sighted during the [[Dark Age era]] was constructed on an [[Endo-Steel]] frame and powered by an [[XL Fusion Engine]]. Carrying a [[Guardian ECM Suite]], the variant was armed with three Diverse Optics [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a single Shigunga [[LRM-10]] in the center torso.{{cn}} |
| − | + | ==BattleMech Gallery== | |
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| − | + | Image:Targe.jpeg|Dark Age ''Targe'' | |
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| − | Image:Targe.jpeg|Dark Age ''Targe'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| + | ==Biblography== | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
| + | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_25.pdf Rhi Chan's Dossier]'' | ||
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