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Line 12: |mech type=battlemech |mech type=battlemech |feet=4 |feet=4 − |chassis=[[Type QMA Standard (Quad)]] + |chassis=Type QMA Standard (Quad) − |armor=[[Forged Type HH32]] with [[CASE]] + |armor=Forged Type HH32 with [[CASE]] − |engine=[[Fusion 255 standard]] + |engine=[[Fusion Engine|Fusion 255 Standard]] |comsys=[[CH3V Series Integrated]] |comsys=[[CH3V Series Integrated]] |T&T=[[Version Kappa-III TTS]] |T&T=[[Version Kappa-III TTS]] Line 20:
Line 20: |speed=54 |speed=54 |armament= |armament= − * 1x [[LB 20-X AC]] + *1x [[LB 20-X AC]] − * 4x [[LRM-15]]s + *4x [[LRM-15]]s |BV (1.0)=2,099<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 215</ref> |BV (1.0)=2,099<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 215</ref> |BV (2.0)=2,306<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 180-181, "Thunder Stallion 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 271</ref> |BV (2.0)=2,306<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 180-181, "Thunder Stallion 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 271</ref> Line 27:
Line 27: ==Description== ==Description== − [[Clan Hell's Horses]] originally conceived of the '''''Thunder Stallion''''' as a [[totem 'Mech]]<ref>Era Report: 3062, p.107</ref>, along the lines of the ''[[Mandrill]]''. After the poor performance of other totem designs, however, that aspect was downplayed to the point that only the rear legs retain any of the equine aesthetic styling that was supposed to be such an important aspect of the [['Mech]]. True to the emphasis on combined arms warfare that the Horses value, the ''Thunder Stallion'' is an assault 'Mech that is designed to support what would be considered secondary forces in any other [[Clan]]. Since it was designed to work with [[infantry]], the ''Thunder Stallion'''s top speed of 54 km/h is roughly equivalent to the speed that an [[Elemental Battle Armor]] can move. The limited internal space inherent in quad 'Mechs forced the designers to use no weight-saving materials. This relatively inexpensive, durable design is protected by a whopping seventeen and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3060/> + [[Clan Hell's Horses]] originally conceived of the '''''Thunder Stallion''''' as a [[totem 'Mech]], along the lines of the ''[[Mandrill]]''. After the poor performance of other totem designs, however, that aspect was downplayed to the point that only the rear legs retain any of the equine aesthetic styling that was supposed to be such an important aspect of the [['Mech]]. True to the emphasis on combined arms warfare that the Horses value, the ''Thunder Stallion'' is an assault 'Mech that is designed to support what would be considered secondary forces in any other [[Clan]]. Since it was designed to work with [[infantry]], the ''Thunder Stallion'''s top speed of 54 kph is roughly equivalent to the speed that an [[Elemental Battle Armor]] can move. The limited internal space inherent in quad 'Mechs forced the designers to use no weight-saving materials. This relatively inexpensive, durable design is protected by a whopping seventeen and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== Line 33:
Line 33: ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;''Thunder Stallion'' 2 : This variant, introduced [[2877]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3225/thunder-stallion-2-fire-stallion MUL online entry for the ''Thunder Stallion 2'']''</ref> (also known as the ''Fire Stallion''), lessens the ammunition dependency of the ''Thunder Stallion''. It replaces the autocannon and its attendant ammunition with a pair of [[Large Pulse Laser]]s and two additional double heat sinks to handle the increased heat from the energy weapons. BV (1.0) = 2,153<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 216</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,575<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 272</ref> + *;''Thunder Stallion 2'' : This variant, introduced [[2877]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3225/thunder-stallion-2-fire-stallion MUL online entry for the ''Thunder Stallion 2'']''</ref> (also known as the ''Fire Stallion''), lessens the ammunition dependency of the ''Thunder Stallion''. It replaces the autocannon and its attendant ammunition with a pair of [[Large Pulse Laser]]s and two additional double heat sinks to handle the increased heat from the energy weapons. BV (1.0) = 2,153<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 216</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,575<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 272</ref> − *;''Thunder Stallion'' 3 : Introduced during the [[Jihad]] in [[3068]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3226/thunder-stallion-3 MUL online entry for the ''Thunder Stallion 3'']''</ref>, this variant of the 'Mech bases its capabilities on ballistic type weapons. Its main weapon is a [[HAG-40|Class 40 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle]] with six tons of ammunition. The 'Mech's alternate weapons are a single [[ER Medium Laser]] and a [[LB 20-X AC|Class 20 LB-X Autocannon]] with three tons of ammunition. This variant has also been given added protection in the form of an [[ECM Suite]]. BV (2.0) = 2,667<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 273 - New Thunder Stallion variant introduced during the Jihad.</ref> + *;''Thunder Stallion 3'' : Introduced during the [[Jihad]] in [[3068]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3226/thunder-stallion-3 MUL online entry for the ''Thunder Stallion 3'']''</ref>, this variant of the 'Mech bases its capabilities on ballistic type weapons. Its main weapon is a [[HAG-40|Class 40 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] with six tons of ammunition. The 'Mech's alternate weapons are a single [[ER Medium Laser]] and a [[LB 20-X AC|Class 20 LB-X Autocannon]] with three tons of ammunition. This variant has also been given added protection in the form of an [[ECM Suite]]. BV (2.0) = 2,667<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 273 - New Thunder Stallion variant introduced during the Jihad.</ref> − *;''Thunder Stallion'' 4 : Also known as "Avenging Annie", this [[3138]] variant is designed for front-line combat. Replacing the LRMs are a [[Gauss rifle]], a [[Large Pulse Laser]], two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and an [[ER Large Laser]]. An XL engine and a half-ton armor reduction allows room for this armament array and jump jets. As of [[3140]], only one 'Mech of this variant existed, a custom [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] refit/rebuild for [[Ann-Marie Dalmas]], but there were indications that Clan Hell's Horses were working to duplicate it. BV (2.0) = 2,643<ref name=Sh5TS>''Shrapnel Issue 3'', Thunder Stallion 4</ref> + *;''Thunder Stallion 4'' : Also known as "Avenging Annie", this [[3138]] variant is designed for front-line combat. Replacing the LRMs are a [[Gauss Rifle]], a [[Large Pulse Laser]], two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and an [[ER Large Laser]]. An XL engine and a half-ton armor reduction allows room for this armament array and jump jets. As of [[3140]], only one 'Mech of this variant existed, a custom [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] refit/rebuild for [[Ann-Marie Dalmas]], but there were indications that Clan Hell's Horses were working to duplicate it. BV (2.0) = 2,643<ref name=Sh5TS>''Shrapnel Issue 3'', Thunder Stallion 4</ref> ==Notable Pilots== ==Notable Pilots== − :See [[:Category:Notable Thunder Stallion Pilots]] + :See [[:Category:Notable Thunder Stallion pilots]] − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Thunder Stallion'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95 BattleMech Quirk Table - Thunder Stallion Entry.</ref> − * [[Cramped Cockpit]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Donnerross''''', which literally means ''Thunder Steed''.+ In German products the unit's proper name was translated to '''Donnerross''', which literally means ''Thunder Steed''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 58:
Line 54: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' + *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Shrapnel (magazine)#Issue 3|Shrapnel, Issue 3]]'' + *''[[Shrapnel (magazine)#Issue 3|Shrapnel, Issue 3]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Thunderstallion.jpg | |image=Thunderstallion.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Thunder Stallion |
|manufacturer=[[Kirin MechWorks I]] | |manufacturer=[[Kirin MechWorks I]] | ||
|model= TDS | |model= TDS | ||
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|mech type=battlemech | |mech type=battlemech | ||
|feet=4 | |feet=4 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Type QMA Standard (Quad) |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Forged Type HH32 with [[CASE]] |
| − | |engine=[[Fusion 255 | + | |engine=[[Fusion Engine|Fusion 255 Standard]] |
|comsys=[[CH3V Series Integrated]] | |comsys=[[CH3V Series Integrated]] | ||
|T&T=[[Version Kappa-III TTS]] | |T&T=[[Version Kappa-III TTS]] | ||
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|speed=54 | |speed=54 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | * 1x [[LB 20-X AC]] | + | *1x [[LB 20-X AC]] |
| − | * 4x [[LRM-15]]s | + | *4x [[LRM-15]]s |
|BV (1.0)=2,099<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 215</ref> | |BV (1.0)=2,099<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 114</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 215</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=2,306<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 180-181, "Thunder Stallion 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 271</ref> | |BV (2.0)=2,306<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 180-181, "Thunder Stallion 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 271</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | [[Clan Hell's Horses]] originally conceived of the '''''Thunder Stallion''''' as a [[totem 'Mech]] | + | [[Clan Hell's Horses]] originally conceived of the '''''Thunder Stallion''''' as a [[totem 'Mech]], along the lines of the ''[[Mandrill]]''. After the poor performance of other totem designs, however, that aspect was downplayed to the point that only the rear legs retain any of the equine aesthetic styling that was supposed to be such an important aspect of the [['Mech]]. True to the emphasis on combined arms warfare that the Horses value, the ''Thunder Stallion'' is an assault 'Mech that is designed to support what would be considered secondary forces in any other [[Clan]]. Since it was designed to work with [[infantry]], the ''Thunder Stallion'''s top speed of 54 kph is roughly equivalent to the speed that an [[Elemental Battle Armor]] can move. The limited internal space inherent in quad 'Mechs forced the designers to use no weight-saving materials. This relatively inexpensive, durable design is protected by a whopping seventeen and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;''Thunder Stallion'' | + | *;''Thunder Stallion 2'' : This variant, introduced [[2877]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3225/thunder-stallion-2-fire-stallion MUL online entry for the ''Thunder Stallion 2'']''</ref> (also known as the ''Fire Stallion''), lessens the ammunition dependency of the ''Thunder Stallion''. It replaces the autocannon and its attendant ammunition with a pair of [[Large Pulse Laser]]s and two additional double heat sinks to handle the increased heat from the energy weapons. BV (1.0) = 2,153<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 216</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,575<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 272</ref> |
| − | *;''Thunder Stallion'' | + | *;''Thunder Stallion 3'' : Introduced during the [[Jihad]] in [[3068]]<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3226/thunder-stallion-3 MUL online entry for the ''Thunder Stallion 3'']''</ref>, this variant of the 'Mech bases its capabilities on ballistic type weapons. Its main weapon is a [[HAG-40|Class 40 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] with six tons of ammunition. The 'Mech's alternate weapons are a single [[ER Medium Laser]] and a [[LB 20-X AC|Class 20 LB-X Autocannon]] with three tons of ammunition. This variant has also been given added protection in the form of an [[ECM Suite]]. BV (2.0) = 2,667<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 273 - New Thunder Stallion variant introduced during the Jihad.</ref> |
| − | *;''Thunder Stallion'' | + | *;''Thunder Stallion 4'' : Also known as "Avenging Annie", this [[3138]] variant is designed for front-line combat. Replacing the LRMs are a [[Gauss Rifle]], a [[Large Pulse Laser]], two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and an [[ER Large Laser]]. An XL engine and a half-ton armor reduction allows room for this armament array and jump jets. As of [[3140]], only one 'Mech of this variant existed, a custom [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] refit/rebuild for [[Ann-Marie Dalmas]], but there were indications that Clan Hell's Horses were working to duplicate it. BV (2.0) = 2,643<ref name=Sh5TS>''Shrapnel Issue 3'', Thunder Stallion 4</ref> |
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | :See [[:Category:Notable Thunder Stallion | + | :See [[:Category:Notable Thunder Stallion pilots]] |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | In German products the unit's proper name was translated to '''Donnerross''', which literally means ''Thunder Steed''. | |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | + | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Shrapnel (magazine)#Issue 3|Shrapnel, Issue 3]]'' | + | *''[[Shrapnel (magazine)#Issue 3|Shrapnel, Issue 3]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||