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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = 3055u_Tempest.jpg + |image=3055u_Tempest.jpg − |name = ''Tempest'' + |name=Tempest − |manufacturer = [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]<ref name=TRJp142f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 142–143: "TMP-3M Tempest"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> + |manufacturer=[[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] − |model = TMP-3M<ref name=TRJp142f /> + |model=TMP-3M − |production year = 3055+ |class=Heavy − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3169/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>+ |cost= 11,924,000 C-bills − |class = Heavy + |mass=65 − |cost = 11,924,000 C-bills + |chassis=Technicron Type H [[Endo Steel]] − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere+ |armor=Maximillian 100 − |mech type = BattleMech+ |engine=Magna 260 XL − |mass = 65 + |speed=64.8 − |chassis = [[Technicron Type H Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |jumpjets=Chilton 465 − |armor = [[Maximillian 100]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |armament= − |engine = [[Magna 260 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + *1x[[Gauss Rifle]] − |comsys = [[Irian Technologies HMR-35s]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> -->+ *1x[[Large Pulse Laser]] − |T&T = [[Wasat Watchdog W100]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> -->+ *3x[[Medium Laser]]s − |heat sinks = 11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> -->+ *1x[[SRM-6]] − |speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> + |BV (1.0)=1,613 − |jumpjets = [[Chilton 465]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> − |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp142f /> --> − * 1x [[Gauss rifle]] − * 1x [[large pulse laser]] − * 3x [[medium laser]] − * 1x [[SRM-6]] − |BV (1.0) = 1,613<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,786<ref name=TRJp142f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 78</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Tempest''''' is a low-end, heavy [['Mech]] that is built to pack a powerful punch. To make the most of the ''Tempest'''s available weight, the 'Mech is built on a [[Technicron Type H]] [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is propelled to its top speed of 64.8 km/h by a [[Magna 260]] [[XL engine]]. These choices in materials save enough weight for the ''Tempest'' to carry a devastating arsenal that is powerful at long and short ranges. The 'Mech's mobility has also been enhanced with four [[Chilton 465]] [[jump jet]]s that make the ''Tempest'' capable of jumping up to one hundred and twenty meters. Finally, the ''Tempest'' carries twelve tons of armor which is a respectable amount of protection for a 65 ton 'Mech. + The ''Tempest'' is a low-end, heavy [['Mech]] that is built to have a powerful punch. To make the most of the ''Tempest''s available weight, the 'Mech is built on a Technicron Type H [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is propelled to its top speed of 64.8 kph by a Magna 260 ''XL Engine''. These choices in materials save enough weight for the ''Tempest'' to carry a devastating arsenal that is powerful at long and short ranges. The 'Mech's mobility has also been enhanced with four Chilton 465 [[jump jet]]s that make the ''Tempest'' capable of jumping up to one hundred and twenty meters. Finally, the ''Tempest'' carries twelve tons of armor which is a respectable amount of protection for a 65 ton 'Mech. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − For long range firepower, the ''Tempest'' carries a [[Zeus Slingshot]] [[Gauss rifle]], which provides a devastating long-range punch. For medium to long ranges, the 'Mech has a [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]. When the 'Mech closes to short ranges, it brings its three [[Diplan M3]] [[medium laser]]s and its [[Irian Weapons Works 60mm]] [[SRM-6]] to bear on an enemy. + For long range firepower, the ''Tempest'' carries a Zeus Slingshot [[Gauss Rifle]], which provides a devastating long-range punch. For medium to long ranges, the 'Mech has a Sutel Precision Line [[Large Pulse Laser]]. When the 'Mech closes to short ranges, it brings its three Diplan M3 [[Medium Laser]]s and its Irian Weapons Works 60mm [[SRM-6]] to bear on an enemy. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; TMP-3MA : This version simply removes the [[Gauss rifle]] and replaces it with an [[AC/10]], two tons of ammunition, and an extra [[Heat Sink]].<ref name=TRJp142f /> BV (2.0) = 1,425<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 80</ref> − − *; TMP-3M2 ''Storm Tempest'' : The 3M2 is seen as a major overhaul of the ''Tempest''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s arsenal. The 'Mech replaces the [[Gauss rifle]] with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]], which gives it a longer effective range but deals less damage. The variant has also upgraded its medium lasers to [[ER medium laser]]s and the [[SRM-6]] has been upgraded to a [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher. Additionally, a [[double heat sink]] has been added, along with an [[ER Small Laser]]. Minor structural and electronic modifications complete the upgrade.<ref name=TRJp142f /> BV (1.0) = 1,406, BV (2.0) = 1,654<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 79</ref> − *; TMP-4M : Introduced in the 3130s this version replaces the SRM and some lasers for [[Improved Jump Jet]]s and a [[Snub Nosed PPC]].<ref name=tro3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 223</ref> + * TMP-3M2 - The 3M2 is seen as a major overhaul of the ''Tempest''s arsenal. The 'Mech replaces the [[Gauss Rifle]] with a [[Light Gauss Rifle]], which gives it a longer effective range but deals less damage. The variant has also upgraded its [[Medium Laser]]s to [[ER Medium Lasers]] and the [[SRM-6]] has been upgraded to a [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher. Additionally, a [[double heat sink]] has been added, along with an [[ER Small Laser]]. BV (1.0) = 1,406 − − *; ''Tempest'' C : Produced by the [[Clan Protectorate]] this is basically a standard TMP-3M with [[Clan]]-spec weaponry.<ref name=tro3150/> − − − == Design Quirks == − The ''Tempest'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 95 Design Quirk Table - Tempest Entry.</ref> − * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (H medium laser)]] − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Sturm'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''STR-3M'''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:TMP-Tempest.png|Original ''Tempest'' ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' − File:3055u Tempest.jpg|''Tempest'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' − Image:CCG Mercenaries Tempest.jpg|TMP-3M ''Tempest'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== − <references />+ *[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]] + *[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]] + *[[Technical Readout: 3055]] + *[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]] − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:65 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:65 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Magistracy of Canopus BattleMechs]] [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] − [[Category:German renamed units]] + [[Category:1001-1500 BV BattleMechs]] + [[Category:1501-2000 BV BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = 3055u_Tempest.jpg | + | |image=3055u_Tempest.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Tempest |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] |
| − | |model = TMP-3M | + | |model=TMP-3M |
| − | + | |class=Heavy | |
| − | + | |cost= 11,924,000 C-bills | |
| − | |class = Heavy | + | |mass=65 |
| − | |cost = 11,924,000 C-bills | + | |chassis=Technicron Type H [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | + | |armor=Maximillian 100 | |
| − | + | |engine=Magna 260 XL | |
| − | |mass = 65 | + | |speed=64.8 |
| − | |chassis = | + | |jumpjets=Chilton 465 |
| − | |armor = | + | |armament= |
| − | |engine = | + | *1x[[Gauss Rifle]] |
| − | + | *1x[[Large Pulse Laser]] | |
| − | + | *3x[[Medium Laser]]s | |
| − | + | *1x[[SRM-6]] | |
| − | |speed = 64 | + | |BV (1.0)=1,613 |
| − | |jumpjets = | ||
| − | |armament = | ||
| − | * 1x [[Gauss | ||
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| − | * 3x [[ | ||
| − | * 1x [[SRM-6]] | ||
| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,613 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The | + | The ''Tempest'' is a low-end, heavy [['Mech]] that is built to have a powerful punch. To make the most of the ''Tempest''s available weight, the 'Mech is built on a Technicron Type H [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is propelled to its top speed of 64.8 kph by a Magna 260 ''XL Engine''. These choices in materials save enough weight for the ''Tempest'' to carry a devastating arsenal that is powerful at long and short ranges. The 'Mech's mobility has also been enhanced with four Chilton 465 [[jump jet]]s that make the ''Tempest'' capable of jumping up to one hundred and twenty meters. Finally, the ''Tempest'' carries twelve tons of armor which is a respectable amount of protection for a 65 ton 'Mech. |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | For long range firepower, the ''Tempest'' carries a | + | For long range firepower, the ''Tempest'' carries a Zeus Slingshot [[Gauss Rifle]], which provides a devastating long-range punch. For medium to long ranges, the 'Mech has a Sutel Precision Line [[Large Pulse Laser]]. When the 'Mech closes to short ranges, it brings its three Diplan M3 [[Medium Laser]]s and its Irian Weapons Works 60mm [[SRM-6]] to bear on an enemy. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | *[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]] | ||
| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3055]] | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:65 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:65 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Magistracy of Canopus BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:1001-1500 BV BattleMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:1501-2000 BV BattleMechs]] | ||