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==Description==
 
==Description==
The P12 '''Tornado''' is a [[Power Armor (Light)]] suit, created by [[ComStar]] in the late [[twenty-ninth century]] to equip their special forces units with added protection.  The ''Tornado'' is based on the [[Star League Defense Force]] ''[[Nighthawk]]'' suit which, though they had acquired several, ComStar at the time was unable to produce.  The ''Tornado'' is custom-fitted to the wearer, which makes them unusable by anyone else without major adjustments and also means the user must maintain their physical condition.  The advantages of the suit make up for this drawback, as it increases the wearer's strength, allowing them to hit hard and faster than unarmored [[infantry]] while avoiding the bulk of full [[battle armor]].  It also incorporates stealth armor and an adaptive [[Camo System]] which mimics the effects of a combination Camo/IR/ECM [[Sneak Suit]], hiding the ''Tornado'' from all types of sensors.  The armor is also good enough to stop small-arms fire and even heavy weapons like a [[Flamer]] from hurting the wearer. A built-in HUD system provides a wealth of information on the suit and surrounding environment, including low-light and visual magnification gear, though some chose to forgo the protection and electronic aids for unimpeded hearing and vision.  The suit does not aid mobility in any way though, so a Tornado squad is no faster than a comparable squad of foot infantry, though it does include two connection ports at the waist allowing modified weapons to draw energy from its [[military power pack]].<ref name=TFoT-17>''The Fall of Terra'', pp. 17-18 "Scenario 3: Free Fall - Special Rules - PA(L) Suits"</ref><ref name=CE50>''Combat Operations'', p. 50</ref><ref name=TRO3075>''''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 14</ref>  
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The P12 '''Tornado''' is a [[Power Armor (Light)]] suit, created by [[ComStar]] in the late [[twenty-ninth century]] to equip their special forces units with added protection.  The ''Tornado'' is based on the [[Star League Defense Force]] ''[[Nighthawk]]'' suit which, though they had acquired several, ComStar at the time was unable to produce it.  The ''Tornado'' is custom-fitted to the wearer, which makes them unusable by anyone else without major adjustments and also means the user must maintain their physical condition.  The advantages of the suit make up for this drawback, as it increases the wearer's strength, allowing them to hit hard and faster than unarmored [[infantry]] while avoiding the bulk of full [[Battle Armor]].  It also incorporates stealth armor and an adaptive [[Camo System]] which mimics the effects of a combination Camo/IR/ECM [[Sneak Suit]], hiding the ''Tornado'' from all types of sensors.  The armor is also good enough to stop small-arms fire and even heavy weapons like a [[Flamer]] from hurting the wearer. A built-in HUD system provides a wealth of information on the suit and surrounding environment, including low-light and visual magnification gear, though some chose to forgo the protection and electronic aids for unimpeded hearing and vision.  The suit does not aid mobility in any way though, so a Tornado squad is no faster than a comparable squad of foot infantry, though it does include two connection ports at the waist allowing modified weapons to draw energy from its [[military power pack]].<ref name=TFoT-17>''The Fall of Terra'', pp. 17-18 "Scenario 3: Free Fall - Special Rules - PA(L) Suits"</ref><ref name=CE50>''Combat Operations'', p. 50</ref><ref name=TRO3075>''''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 14</ref>  
  
The P12 ''Tornado'' was used multiple times throughout the [[thirtieth century|thirtieth]] and [[thirty-first century]] by ComStar and its intelligence service [[ROM]], particularly against the [[Draconis Combine]], though in the wake of the [[ComStar Schism]] these suits also fell into the hands of the [[Word of Blake]].  During the infamous [[Operation Odysseus]], Blakist special forces wearing ''Tornado'' suits were able to overpower the unarmored guards protecting [[Terra]]'s [[SDS]] in advance of the main invasion force, and were later instrumental in securing the [[Titan Shipyards]].  While ComStar still maintains their P12 "Hurricane" models, the Word of Blake changed the designation of their Tornado suits designation to "G12" and altered the software and user interface, not only to prevent possible ComStar infiltration but to also enhance situational awareness so that users were less inclined to remove the helmet. Additionally they increased production of their ''Tornado'' suits, though not for their personal use since it had fallen out of favor for the SLDF ''Nighthawk'' suits which the Word of Blake could now build on their own. Instead these new "G12"s were used to equip Blakist marines and security troops as well as being sold to the [[Free Worlds League]], with Free World Defense Industries producing their own versions of the suits on [[Gibson]].<ref name=TFoT-17/><ref name=CE50/><ref name=TRO3075/>
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The ''Tornado'' was used multiple times throughout the [[thirtieth century|thirtieth]] and [[thirty-first century]] by ComStar and it's intelligence service [[ROM]], particularly against the [[Draconis Combine]], though in the wake of the [[ComStar Schism]] these suits also fell into the hands of the [[Word of Blake]].  During the infamous [[Operation Odysseus]], Blakists special forces wearing ''Tornado'' suits and were able to overpower the unarmored guards protecting [[Terra]]'s [[SDS]] well in advance of the main invasion force, and were later instrumental in securing the [[Titan Shipyards]].  While ComStar still maintains their P12 "Hurricane" models, the Word of Blake changed the designation of their model designation to "G12" and altered the software and user interface, not only to prevent possible ComStar infiltration but to increase situational awareness so that users were less inclined to remove the helmet. Additionally they also increased production of their ''Tornado''models, although it had since fallen out of favor for the SLDF ''Nighthawk'' suits which the Word of Blake could now build on their own. Instead these new "G12"s were used to equip Blakists marines and security troops and sold as well to the [[Free Worlds League]], with Free World Defense Industries producing their own versions of the suits on [[Gibson]].<ref name=TFoT-17/><ref name=CE50/><ref name=TRO3075/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*;G13 : As newly built ''Nighthawk'' suits supplanted the ''Tornado'' as the PA(L) of choice for Blakist black ops, most G12s became hand-me-downs to regular infantry and marines. To better suit this more direct combat role, the Word of Blake began producing the G13 variant, based on the ''[[Achileus]]''.  Though retaining the stealth armor it removed the camo system in favor of a [[Modular Weapon Mount|modular weapon mount]] in the right arm. BV (2.0) = 14<ref name=TRO15 />
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*;G13 : As newly-built ''Nighthawk'' suits supplanted the ''Tornado'' as the PA(L) of choice for Blakist black ops, most G12s became hand-me-downs to regular infantry and marines. To better suit this more direct combat role, the Word of Blake began producing the G13 variant, based on the ''[[Achileus]]''.  Though retaining the stealth armor it removed the camo system in favor of a [[Modular Weapon Mount|modular weapon mount]] in the right arm. BV (2.0) = 14<ref name=TRO15 />
 
** G13 (David) - This Tornado uses a [[David Light Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|"David" Light Gauss Rifle]] in the modular weapon mount. BV (2.0) = 15<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 234</ref>
 
** G13 (David) - This Tornado uses a [[David Light Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|"David" Light Gauss Rifle]] in the modular weapon mount. BV (2.0) = 15<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 234</ref>
 
** G13 (Flamer) - This variant uses a [[Flamer (Battle Armor)|Flamer]] in the modular weapon mount. BV (2.0) = 13<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 235</ref>
 
** G13 (Flamer) - This variant uses a [[Flamer (Battle Armor)|Flamer]] in the modular weapon mount. BV (2.0) = 13<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 235</ref>
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*;G14 : Following requests to build a ''Tornado'' suit better able to support squads of G12s, G13s and unarmored infantry, the G14 model was designed which, instead of a camo system or weapon mount, featured an [[Mission Equipment|armored cargo bay]] able to carry 210kg of mission-specific equipment. BV (2.0) = 8<ref name=TRO15 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 15</ref>
 
*;G14 : Following requests to build a ''Tornado'' suit better able to support squads of G12s, G13s and unarmored infantry, the G14 model was designed which, instead of a camo system or weapon mount, featured an [[Mission Equipment|armored cargo bay]] able to carry 210kg of mission-specific equipment. BV (2.0) = 8<ref name=TRO15 /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 15</ref>
  
*;Hurricane P17 : This custom Tornado refit was produced by ComStar and developed under the supervision of [[Adept]] [[Kiran Michaelson-Lewis]].  The most surprising aspect of the suit is the fact it incorporates [[Clan]] technology, using Clan-built [[Stealth Armor]] for protection and removing the Camo System to make room for a single [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|AP Gauss Rifle]] in the right arm and 10kg of [[Mission Equipment|armored cargo space]] in the main body. The P17 also featured improved motor systems allowing for a much higher ground speed than its relatives, reaching nearly 30 km/h.  How ComStar was able to acquire the technology necessary to build these suits is unknown, although they apparently spared no expense, and how many were actually built remains a mystery, with officially only a handful ever produced and deployed in a hunter-killer [[Level II]] unit.<ref name=XTRO:CSp15>''Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar'', p. 15</ref>
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*;Hurricane P17 : This custom Tornado refit was produced by ComStar and developed under the supervision of [[Adept]] [[Kiran Michaelson-Lewis]].  The most surprising aspect of the suit is the fact it incorporates [[Clan]] technology, using Clan-built [[Stealth Armor]] for protection and removing the Camo System to make room for a single [[Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|AP Gauss Rifle]] in the right arm and 10kg of [[Mission Equipment|armored cargo space]] in the main body. The P17 also featured improved motor systems allowing for a much higher ground speed than its relatives, reaching nearly 30km/h.  How ComStar was able to acquire the technology necessary to build these suits is unknown, although they apparently spared no expense, and how many were actually built remains a mystery, with officially only a handful ever produced and deployed in a hunter-killer [[Level II]] unit.<ref name=XTRO:CSp15>''Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar'', p. 15</ref>
  
 
*;G17 : While some units of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate Militia]] and a few Protectorate planetary militias were granted ''Tornado'' suits for their own special forces, [[TerraSec]], Terra's planetary militia, began work on a prototype variant of their own around [[3074]].  The G17 suit was equipped with Clan-spec [[Improved Stealth]] armor, [[VTOL Equipment]] able to cover 210 meters in a second, and an [[Extended Life Support]] system.  The project was spearheaded by Doctor [[Roger Fennault]], a student of Doctor [[Devon Cortland]] who pioneered many [[Manei Domini]] designs. Prototypes of the G17 proved useful in several raids against Coalition command and logistical units during [[Operation SCOUR]]. If it had been produced in large numbers, Republic intelligence believes the battle of Terra would have been much more costly.<ref name=XTRO:Pp14>''Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms'', p. 14</ref>
 
*;G17 : While some units of the [[Word of Blake Protectorate Militia]] and a few Protectorate planetary militias were granted ''Tornado'' suits for their own special forces, [[TerraSec]], Terra's planetary militia, began work on a prototype variant of their own around [[3074]].  The G17 suit was equipped with Clan-spec [[Improved Stealth]] armor, [[VTOL Equipment]] able to cover 210 meters in a second, and an [[Extended Life Support]] system.  The project was spearheaded by Doctor [[Roger Fennault]], a student of Doctor [[Devon Cortland]] who pioneered many [[Manei Domini]] designs. Prototypes of the G17 proved useful in several raids against Coalition command and logistical units during [[Operation SCOUR]]. If it had been produced in large numbers, Republic intelligence believes the battle of Terra would have been much more costly.<ref name=XTRO:Pp14>''Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms'', p. 14</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
The Hurricane P17 variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:CSp15/>
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The Hurrican P17 variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:CSp15/>
 
* [[Difficult to Maintain]]
 
* [[Difficult to Maintain]]
 
* [[Non-Standard Parts]]
 
* [[Non-Standard Parts]]
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:TFOT-Tornado.jpg|Original G-12 ''Tornado'' from ''[[The Fall of Terra]]''
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Image:TFOT-Tornado.jpg|G-12 Tornado
File:Tornado.PNG|''Tornado'' from ''[[Combat Equipment]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms]]''
* ''[[The Fall of Terra]]''
 
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''  
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''  
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* ''[[The Fall of Terra]]''
  
 
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[[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Scout Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Scout Battle Armor]]
[[Category:Word of Blake Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:ComStar Battle Armor]]
 

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