Editing Tessen

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Tessen.jpg
|name=Tessen
|manufacturer=[[Independence Weaponry]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 68-69, "TSN-1C Tessen"</ref>
|production year=3061
|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5208/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=TSN-1C<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
|class=Medium
|cost= 10,779,000 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
|mass=50<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
|chassis=[[Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
|armor=[[Durallex]] [[Ferro-Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/> 
|engine=[[Vlar 300 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
|comsys=[[Garret T-22 w/C3i]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
|T&T=[[Garret D2J (I) w/TAG]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
|heat sinks=11 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
|speed=97.2<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
|armament=
*1x [[ER PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
*1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
*1x [[Improved Narc Missile Beacon]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
*1x [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/>
|BV (1.0)=1,079 (C3: 123)<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 124, "Force Faction Table"</ref>
|BV (2.0)=1,162<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 104</ref>
}} 

== Description ==
The '''''Tessen''''' began as a joint project between the [[Draconis Combine]] and [[ComStar]] to build a heavy scout [['Mech]]. The project fell through and was left unfinished until ComStar continued the project independently when they were looking for a new 'Mech to deploy the new [[improved C3]] system when it was initially developed. The ''Tessen'' is built on a lightweight [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a lightweight Vlar 300 [[XL engine]], giving the 'Mech a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The ''Tessen'' carries an improved C3 computer allowing it to share targeting data with other C3i equipped friendly units. Additionally, the ''Tessen'' has an [[Improved Narc Missile Beacon]], allowing it to designate targets for missile attacks from friendly units and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator allowing the ''Tessen'' to spot for [[Arrow IV]] artillery missile attacks. For protection from enemy fire, the ''Tessen'' has nine tons of Durallex [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor with [[CASE]] to protect against complete destruction in the event of an ammunition explosion.<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/><ref name="FM:CSp152+">''Field Manual: ComStar'', pp. 152-153, "TSN-1C Tessen"</ref>

== Weapons and Equipment ==
For long range combat, the ''Tessen'' carries a single [[Lord's Light 2]] [[ER PPC]] capable of hitting enemy units at extreme ranges. For close combat, the 'Mech has a single [[Diverse Optics Type 20P]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]] with which to defend itself.<ref name="TRO:3067p68+"/><ref name="FM:CSp152+"/>

== Variants ==
*;TSN-1Cr : This [[Jihad]]-era field refit developed in [[Introduction Year::3069]]<ref name="MUL2"/> was based on captured [[Word of Blake]] equipment. It replaces the C3i system with a standard C3 Slave and a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. It keeps the Improved Narc Launcher. BV (2.0) = 1,241<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 81</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3172/tessen-tsn-1cr/ MUL online entry for the Tessen TSN-1Cr variant]''</ref>

*;TSN-C3 : Introduced in [[Introduction Year::3062]]<ref name="MUL3"/> modified to be integrated into a standard C3 lance, the C3 variant removes the C3i computer and replaces it with a [[C3 Slave]] unit. The weight savings allows the ''Tessen'' to carry an additional Medium Pulse Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,090 (C3: 140)<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref>, BV (2.0)= 1,234<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 105</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5209/tessen-tsn-c3/ MUL online entry for the Tessen TSN-C3 variant]''</ref>

*;TSN-C3M : This variant introduced in [[Introduction Year::3077]]<ref name="MUL4"/> removes the Medium Pulse Laser, iNarc launcher, and TAG system. In their place are a [[C3 Master Computer]], [[Snub Nose PPC]], and [[Small Pulse Laser]]. The ER PPC remains. A [[MASC]] system allows this ''Tessen'' to briefly reach speeds of 120km/h. BV (2.0) = 1,547<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 106</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5678/tessen-tsn-c3m/ MUL online entry for the Tessen TSN-C3M variant]''</ref>

*;TSN-X-4 : This ''Tessen'' variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3074]]<ref name="MUL5"/> drops the Ferro-Fibrous armor for [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]]. It also removes the C3 and electronics systems of the standard version and replaces them with a [[Bloodhound Active Probe]] and [[Angel ECM Suite]]. The iNARC system has been replaced by a [[C3 Remote Dispenser]] and four tons of ammunition. In a strange twist, the lack of a C3 system means that the ''Tessen'' can't take advantage of the network it creates.<ref name="XTRO:CSp4">''Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar'', p. 4, "TSN-X-4 Tessen"</ref><ref name="MUL5">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5549/tessen-tsn-x-4/ MUL online entry for the Tessen TSN-X-4 variant]''</ref>

===Custom Variants===
*; TSN-X4R Tessen ''Rapunzel'' : Debuted in [[3135]] on [[The Crankshaft]] Arena and piloted by [[Mindy Moore-Stein]], this variant has been equipped with a [[Chain Whip]] that’s been cosmetically modified to resemble a giant metal braid extending from the 'Mech’s own head—and the reference will click in your head as loudly as an spent auto-cannon. Though this BattleMech was built for a tactical fighter (including a [[C3 Remote Sensor Launcher]] and an [[Angel ECM Suite]]; ideal for disrupting hostile electronics). [[Impact-Resistant Armor]] was installed to soften blows from opposing physical attacks, it’s a bit hard to fathom what the designers may have been thinking, given that ''Rapunzel'' also benefits from a payload of two [[Clan]]-spec [[Medium Pulse Lasers]] and a [[Inner Sphere]]-made [[ER Large Laser]] enhanced with experimental [[RISC Laser Pulse Module]]. The best theories offered to date both converge on the idea that ''Rapunzel'' is a work in progress. BV2 = 1,463.<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', pp. 16 "TSN-X4R Tessen ''Rapunzel''"</ref>

== Design Quirks ==
The ''TSN-X-4 Tessen'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name="XTRO:CSp4"/>
* [[Prototype]]

== 'Mech Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Tessen_3067r.gif|TSN-1C ''Tessen''
File:Tessen_XTRO_Comstar.png|Experimental TSN-X-4 ''Tessen''
</gallery>

== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy]]''

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