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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=Templar III.jpg
 
|image=Templar III.jpg
|name=''Templar III''
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|name=Templar III
 
|manufacturer=[[General Motors]]
 
|manufacturer=[[General Motors]]
| production year =3100
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|production year=
| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6353/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
 
|model=TLR2-O
 
|model=TLR2-O
 
|introduced=
 
|introduced=
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|class=Assault
|mech type =OmniMech
 
 
|cost=
 
|cost=
 
|mass=85
 
|mass=85
|chassis=[[Kallon Type XX Endo Steel]]
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|chassis=[[Endo Steel|Kallon Type XX Endo Steel]]
|armor= [[StarGuard CIV]] w/ [[CASE]]
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|armor=[[Standard Armor|StarGuard CIV]] with [[CASE]]
|engine=[[GM 340 Light]]
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|engine=[[Light Fusion Engine|GM 340 Light]]
|comsys=[[Newberg Telescan 17]]
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|comsys=Newberg Telescan 17
|T&T=[[Spar 3C MegaTrak]]
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|T&T=Spar 3C MegaTrak
|heat sinks=13 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]
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|heat sinks=13 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
|speed=64
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|speed=64 kph
 
|speed with MASC=
 
|speed with MASC=
 
|speed with TSM=
 
|speed with TSM=
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|armament=
 
|armament=
 
Primary Configuration
 
Primary Configuration
*2x [[ER PPC]]
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*2x[[ER PPC|ER PPCs]]
*2x [[ER medium laser]]
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*2x[[ER Medium Lasers]]
*2x [[ER small laser]]
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*2x[[ER Small Lasers]]
*1x [[SRM-4]]
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*1x[[SRM-4]]
|BV (1.0) =
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|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0) = 2,028<ref name=TRO:3145FSp46-97>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46, 97: "Templar III"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 212</ref>
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|BV (2.0)=2,098<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46 & 97 Templar III - BV2</ref>
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}}  
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Templar III''''' is a [[Dark Age era]] [[BattleMech#Assault|assault]] [[OmniMech]], first produced by [[General Motors]] for the [[Federated Suns]]. It was intended as a replacement for the original ''[[Templar]]'', whose factory lines were destroyed during the [[Jihad]]. General Motors established a new production line on [[New Valencia]] for what was to become the next generation of the ''Templar'' with newer technologies.
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The '''''Templar III''''' is a [[Dark Age era]] Assault Class [[OmniMech]], first produced by [[General Motors]] for the [[Federated Suns]].
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It was intended as replacement for the original ''[[Templar]]'', whose factory lines were destroyed during the [[Jihad]]. General Motors established a new production line on [[New Valencia]] for what was to become the next generation of the ''Templar'' with newer technologies.
  
Like its predecessor, the ''Templar III'' was typically utilized as a Command 'Mech by [[AFFS]] forces. With its alternate configurations the 'Mech was able to handle various combat situations thanks to access to [[Technology Rating|Advanced]] equipment.<ref name=TRO:3145FSp46-97/>
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As like its predecessor, the ''Templar III'' is typically utilizes as Command 'Mech by [[AFFS]] forces. With its alternated configurations the 'Mech is able handle various combat situations using its [[Advanced Technology|Advanced]] equipment.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46 & 97 Templar III - Background.</ref>
  
==Weapons and Equipment==
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==Armament and Capacities==
Among the most noticeable differences when comparing the original ''Templar'' to the ''Templar III'' is its smaller Pod Capacity.  The new 'Mech has a 29 ton Pod capacity in comparison to the old ''Templar''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 40 tons. However, the 'Mech's heavier Light Engine provides improved durability while retaining the original design's maximum speed and armor protection.
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Among the most noticeable differences in comparing the original ''Templar'' to the ''Templar III'' is it's smaller Pod Capacity.  The new 'Mech has a 29 ton Pod capacity in comparison to the old ''Templar'''s 40 tons. However, the 'Mech's heavier Light Engine proves for an improvement in the design durability while its retaining the original design's maximum speed and armor protection.  
  
The Prime Configuration of the ''Templar III'' is not unlike the older [[Warhammer|WHM-8D ''Warhammer'']]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapons loadout. The Configuration is armed with that older design's ER PPCs, extended-ranged medium and small lasers, while having a single 4-Tubed Short-Range Missile Launcher instead of the 6-Tubed Launcher. All of its energy weapons are tied together with a [[Targeting Computer]] and cooled down by four additional [[double heat sinks]]. The launcher ammunition is protected by the ''Templar III''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s permanently mounted [[CASE]] found in its right torso.<ref name=TRO:3145FSp46-97/>
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The Prime Configuration of the ''Templar III'' is not unlike the older [[Warhammer|WHM-8D ''Warhammer'']] weapons load out. The Configuration is armed with older design's ER PPCs, Extended-Ranged Medium and Small Lasers and while uniquely having a single 4-Tubed Short-Range Missile Launcher instead of the 6-tubed Launcher. All of its energy weapons are tied together with a [[Targeting Computer]] and cooled down by four additional Double Heat Sinks. The launcher's ammunition is protected by the ''Templar III'''s permanently mounted [[CASE]] found in its right torso.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46 & 97 Templar III - BV2</ref>
  
 
==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : Intended for intermediate to short-range combat, the A Configuration is armed with a pair of [[Large Pulse Lasers]] and two [[medium pulse lasers]]. The configuration's only long-range weapons consists of a pair of [[MML-7|7-Tubed Multi-Missile Launchers]] with two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,677<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46, 98: Templar III - A Configuration</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 213</ref>
 
  
*; Alternate Configuration B : An Advanced Tech configuration, the weapons arrangement includes a side torso–mounted ER PPC, with six [[Small X-Pulse Lasers]]. Additionally, the B Configuration is intended for close-range combat with melee weapons, and four Jump Jets for improved mobility.  Its melee weapons are a right arm–mounted [[Hatchet]], while the left arm carries a [[Chain Whip]]. To help it get to its intended target quickly, the 'Mech is fitted with a [[Supercharger]]. BV (2.0) = 1,919<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46, 99: Templar III - B Configuration</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 214</ref>
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* Alt. Config. A - Intended for Intermediate to Short range combat, the A Configuration is armed with pair of [[Large Pulse Lasers]] and two [[Medium Pulse Lasers]]. The Configuration's only long-range weapons consists of pair of [[MML-7|7-tubed Multi-Missile Launchers]] with two tons of ammunition.BV (2.0)=1,677<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46 & 98 Templar III - A Configuration</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration C : The second of the ''Templar III''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s advanced tech configurations, the C Configuration is armed with the following: a single [[RAC/5|Class 5 Rotary Autocannon]], a pair of ER medium lasers, a [[Streak 6|Six-Tubed Streak SRM Launcher]], an ER Small Laser, and a single [[Large Re-Engineered Laser]]. The autocannon is supplied with 3 tons of ammunition, while 1 ton of ammunition is allotted to the Streak Launcher. BV (2.0) = 1,968<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46, 100: Templar III - C Configuration</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 215</ref>
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* Alt. Config. B - [[Advanced Technology|Advanced Tech]] configuration, this weapons arrangement includes side-torso mounted ER PPC, with six [[Small X-Pulse Lasers]]. Additionally, B Configuration is intended for close-assault with melee weapons and assistance of four Jump Jets.  Its melee weapons include a right arm mounted [[Hatchet]], while left arm has [[Chain Whip]].  To help it get to its intended target quickly, the 'Mech is fitted with a [[Supercharger]]. BV(2.0)= 1,919<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46 & 99 Templar III - B Configuration</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration D : The third of the ''Templar III''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s advanced weapons configuration, this one is designed to defeat 'Mechs armored with [[Reflective Armor]]. It is armed with four [[medium re-engineered laser]]s, while its more damaging weapons include a Clan [[LB-10X|LB-10X Class Autocannon]] and a single Clan ER PPC. The Autocannon is fed by 3 tons of ammunition in the CASE-protected right torso. BV (2.0) = 2,041<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46, 101: Templar III - D Configuration</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 216</ref>
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* Alt. Config. C - Second of ''Templar III'''s advanced tech configurations, which is armed with following: [[RAC/5|Class 5 Rotary Autocannon]], pair of ER Medium Lasers, [[Streak 6|Six-Tubed Streak SRM Launcher]], ER Small Laser, and a single [[Large Re-Engineered Laser]]. The autocannon is supplied with 3 tons of ammunition, while 1 ton of ammunition is allotted to the Streak Launcher. BV(2.0)=1,968<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46 & 100 Templar III - C Configuration</ref>  
  
===Custom Variants===
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* Alt. Config. D - Third of ''Templar III'''s advanced weapons configuration, this one is designed defeat 'Mechs armored with [[Reflective Armor]] It is armed with four [[Medium Re-Engineered Laser|Medium Re-Engineered Lasers]], while its more damaging weapons include Clan [[LB-10X|LB-10X Class Autocannon]] and a single Clan ER PPC. The Autocannon BV(2.0)=2,041<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46 & 101 Templar III - D Configuration</ref>
*; TLR2-J "Arthur" : [[Julian Davion]] piloted a custom ''Templar III'' with a weapon loadout similar to the Prime configuration, but upgraded to feature a full suite of Clan-tech weaponry: an ER PPC and ER medium laser in each arm, an ER Small Laser and Streak SRM-6 in the torso, and a Targeting Computer. Thanks to the resulting weight savings, four extra double heat sinks help keep the energy-intensive arsenal firing. BV (2.0) = 2,722<ref>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 120</ref>
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===MechWarrior: Dark Age Dossier Variants===
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* FS261-16C (“Lancelot”) - This is from [[Hansen's Roughriders|Hansen's Roughriders']] dossier of Cacey Duncan.  This 'Mech's history cites it being salvaged from a destroyed House Davion unit on [[Bromhead]].  This ''Templar'' is armed with two [[ER PPC|Defiance 1001 ER PPCs]], 2 [[ER Medium Lasers|BlazeFire Longshot ER Medium Lasers]], 2 [[ER Small Lasers|Diverse Optics ER Small Lasers]], and [[SRM 4|TharHes 4 Pack SRM]]. There was no canon record sheet or details beyond the dossier itself regarding this variant until TRO:3145 offically canonized the design.<ref>''Hansen's Roughriders - Cacey Duncan dossier from [[Falcon's Prey]] game release.''</ref>
  
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
==Notable Pilots==
* [[Jasek Kelswa-Steiner]] piloted a version of the 'Mech while in command of the [[Stormhammers]] splinter group in [[3134]]. He was noted for his actions against the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] incursion into the crumbling [[Republic of the Sphere]].<ref>''Blood of the Isle'', pp. 134, 146, 278: Jasek piloting his Templar against the Falcons for control of Chaffee, and later Skye</ref>
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* [[Jasek Kelswa-Steiner]] piloted a version of the 'Mech while in command of the [[Stormhammers]] splinter group in [[3134]]. Noted for his actions against [[Clan Jade Falcon]] incursion into the crumbling [[Republic of the Sphere]]. <ref>''Blood of the Isle'', p. 134, 146, 278 - Jasek piloting his Templar against the Falcons for control of Chaffee, and later Skye.</ref>
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
The ''Templar III'' appeared gamewise as part of [[WizKids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as a part of its Falcon Prey expansion set. It was later adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined once the company advanced the timeline to [[3145]].
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The ''Templar III'' appeared gamewise as part of [[Wizkids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as part of its Falcon Prey expansion set. It was later adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined once the company advanced the timeline to [[3145]].
  
==Related Designs==
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[[File:MWDA Templar.jpg|thumb|right|MechWarrior: Dark Age version of the ''Templar'']]
* ''Templar'' - The original version of the ''Templar III'', which was produced by [[Kallon Industries]] prior to its factories on Talon, moon of [[Wernke]], being destroyed during the [[Jihad]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', p. 46: Templar III - The original Templar info including its destruction</ref>
 
  
* ''[[Pendragon (BattleMech)|Pendragon]]'' - An [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]/Advanced Missile-based Fire-Support [[BattleMech]] which was loosely based on the original ''Templar''. It was produced in limited numbers at the same facilities that would end up being used to produce the ''Templar III''.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 7: Pendragon - Pendragon article notes being loosely based on the original ''Templar''</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 138: Pendragon - Pendragon enters limited production at General Motors plant on New Valencia by 3090</ref>
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The ''Templar III'' has the following: [[Design Quirks]]
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*[[Rumble Seat]]
  
* ''[[Victor]]'' - When GM put the ''Victor'' back into production in the 3080s, they redesigned it to share many components with the ''Templar III''.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'', p. 13</ref>
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==Related Designs==
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* ''Templar'' - The original version of the ''Templar III'', which was produced by [[Kallon Industries]] prior to its factories on [[Talon]] were destroyed during the [[Jihad]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns'', pp. 46  Templar III - The original Templar info including its destruction.</ref>  
  
==Gallery==
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* ''[[Pendragon]]'' - [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]]/Advanced Missile based Fire-Support [[BattleMech]] which was loosely based on the original ''Templar''. It was produced in limited numbers at the same facilties that would end up being used to produce the ''Templar III''.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 7 Pendragon - Pendragon article notes being loosely based on the original ''Templar''.</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 138 Pendragon - Pendragon enters limited production at General Motors plant on New Valencia by 3090.</ref>
<gallery>
 
File:Templar FP.PNG|''Templar III'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Falcon's Prey|MWDA FP]]'' dossiers
 
</gallery>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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<references />
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
* ''[[Blood of the Isle]]''
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*''[[Blood of the Isle]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]''
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*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_12.pdf MWDA Northwind Highlander's Dossier of Chas Kearns]''
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*''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/falcons_prey_32.pdf MWDA Hansen's Roughriders (mercenary)'s dossier of Cacey Duncan]''
  
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