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Line 3: | Name = Tortoise II | Name = Tortoise II | Manufacturer = [[StarCorps Industries]] | Manufacturer = [[StarCorps Industries]] − | Introduced = [[3134]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7362/tortoise-ii-battle-armor-asrm MUL Profile for the Tortoise II Battle Armor (aSRM)]</ref> + | Introduced = [[3134]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7362/tortoise-ii-battle-armor-asrm MUL Profile for the Tortoise II Battle Armor (aSRM)]</ref> | production year = | production year = | year reference = | year reference = − | Use = Frontline,<br/> City Fighting + | Use = Frontline <br/> City Fighting | Chassis = Quad | Chassis = Quad | Weight Class = Assault | Weight Class = Assault − | Tech Base = Mixed + | Tech Base = Mixed | Cost = | Cost = − | Mass = 2000 + | Mass = 2 tons − | Top Speed = 21 + | Top Speed = 1(2) − | Jump Range = + | Jump Range= − | Armament = <span></span> + | Armament = *1x [[Modular Turret Mount]] − * 1x [[Modular Turret Mount]] + *1 x [[Detachable Weapon Pack]] ([[ER Medium Laser]]) − *1x [[Detachable Weapon Pack]] ([[ER Medium Laser]]) | Armor Type = [[Improved Stealth|Clan Improved Stealth]] | Armor Type = [[Improved Stealth|Clan Improved Stealth]] | BV (1.0) = | BV (1.0) = − | BV (2.0) = 143 (aSRM),<br>152 (SRM),<br>143 (LRM),<br>119 (C3)<ref name=XTRRv2p17>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2'', p. 17</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 143 (aSRM)<br>152 (SRM)<br>143 (LRM)<br>119 (C3)<ref>''XTRO: Republic II'', P. 17 Tortoise II - BV2 per suit.</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The brainchild of Dr. Stephen Vance, '''Tortoise II Battle Armor''' was an assault-class quad battle armor developed by the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. It was a hybrid of Inner Sphere and Clan technologies utilized by the Republic which was costly for StarCorps Industries of [[Terra]] to develop due to the unique design features Dr. Vance incorporated into it. Dr. Vance utilized wheels instead of rear legs to help the design carry its twin weapons modules onto the battlefield. Nicknamed the "Wheelbarrow", the original Tortoise prototype was a money pit. After a redesign and technology purchase from [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]], the new Tortoise II proved to be successful despite its critics. + The brainchild of Dr. Stephen Vance, '''''Tortoise II'' Battle Armor''' was a Assault Class Quad Battle Armor developed by the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. It was a hybrid of of Inner Sphere and Clan technologies utilized by the Republic, which was costly for StarCorp Industries of [[Terra]] to develop. This was due to Dr Vance unique design features he incorporated into it. Dr. Vance would utilize instead of rear legs, but wheels assist the design carry it's twin modules of weapons on to the battlefield. Nicknamed the "Wheelbarrel", the original Tortoise prototype was a money pit. After redesign and technology exchange between [[Arc Royal MechWorks]], new Tortoise II would prove to be successful redesign despite it's critics. − At its only known public trial demonstration against Republic forces in [[3134]], it showed it was a durable heavy-weapon platform. This occurred prior to the events leading to [[Fortress Republic]].<ref name=XTRRv2p17 />+ The unit had been undergoing it's only known public trial demonstration against Republic forces in 3134, when it showed to be a durable and heavy weapons loads prior to events leading to [[Fortress Republic]].<ref>''XTRO:Republic II'', p. 17 - Background information of the Tortoise II.</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The primary weapon systems of the Tortoise II are split between a modular turret mount and a detachable weapon mount. Its main weapon is an [[ER medium pulse laser]] located in the detachable mount on the main body. A number of weapons can be fitted onto the turret mount: an [[Advanced SRM 3|advanced SRM 3 launcher]] with eight rounds of ammunition, a Clan [[SRM-6]] launcher with three rounds of ammo, an [[LRM-4 (battle armor)|LRM-4]] with seven rounds of ammunition, or a battle armor C3 system and pair of [[light machine gun]]s with fifty rounds per gun. + The primary weapon systems the Tortoise II are split between a Modular Turret Mount and Detachable Weapon Mount.It's main weapon is a [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]] located in the Detachable mount in the main body. While number of weapons can be fitted onto the turret mounted. The four known weapon systems: [[Advanced SRM 3|Advanced SRM 3 Launcher]] with eight rounds of ammunition, Clan [[SRM 6]] launcher with three rounds of ammo, [[LRM 4 (battle armor)|LRM-4]] with seven rounds of ammunition, and lastly a Battle Armor C3 System and pair of [[Light Machine Gun]]s with fifty rounds per gun. − Like other assault-weight battle armor suits, the Tortoise II is slow. However, should a pilot need to go beyond the armor's 10 km/h speed, the soldier wearing it can remove the suit's detachable weapons mount to double its speed. The suit is protected by 350 kilograms of Clan stealth armor, allowing the unit to survive direct hits and making it harder to target.<ref name=XTRRv2p17 /> + Like other Assault weight battle armor, the Tortoise II is slow. However, should pilot need go beyond the armor's 10 k/ph speed, he would have detach his Detachable Weapons Mount to double it's speed. Utilizing Clan technology, the armor is protected by 350 kilograms of Clan Stealth Armor, allowing the unit to survive and not be easily targeted until enemy can be engaged.<ref>''XTRO:Republic II'', p. 17, - Stats and capabilities.</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The Tortoise II has the following [[Design Quirks]]: + The Tortoise II has the following [[Design Quirks]]; *[[Distracting]] *[[Distracting]] *[[Difficult to Maintain]] *[[Difficult to Maintain]] Line 40:
Line 39: ==Notes== ==Notes== − *As of this writing, the Tortoise II's record sheet is only found in ''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2''. + *As of this writing, the Tortoise II record sheet is only found in Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2. ==References== ==References== Line 46:
Line 45: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]'' + *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]'' − [[Category: Battle Armor]] [[Category: Battle Armor]] [[Category: Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] [[Category: Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] [[Category: Assault Battle Armor]] [[Category: Assault Battle Armor]] − [[Category:Republic of the Sphere Battle Armor]]
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| Name = Tortoise II | | Name = Tortoise II | ||
| Manufacturer = [[StarCorps Industries]] | | Manufacturer = [[StarCorps Industries]] | ||
| − | | Introduced = [[3134]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7362/tortoise-ii-battle-armor-asrm MUL Profile for the Tortoise II Battle Armor (aSRM)]</ref> | + | | Introduced = [[3134]]<ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7362/tortoise-ii-battle-armor-asrm MUL Profile for the Tortoise II Battle Armor (aSRM)]</ref> |
| production year = | | production year = | ||
| year reference = | | year reference = | ||
| − | | Use = Frontline | + | | Use = Frontline <br/> City Fighting |
| Chassis = Quad | | Chassis = Quad | ||
| Weight Class = Assault | | Weight Class = Assault | ||
| − | | Tech Base = Mixed | + | | Tech Base = Mixed |
| Cost = | | Cost = | ||
| − | | Mass = | + | | Mass = 2 tons |
| − | | Top Speed = | + | | Top Speed = 1(2) |
| − | | Jump Range = | + | | Jump Range= |
| − | | Armament = | + | | Armament = *1x [[Modular Turret Mount]] |
| − | * 1x [[Modular Turret Mount]] | + | *1 x [[Detachable Weapon Pack]] ([[ER Medium Laser]]) |
| − | * | ||
| Armor Type = [[Improved Stealth|Clan Improved Stealth]] | | Armor Type = [[Improved Stealth|Clan Improved Stealth]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 143 (aSRM) | + | | BV (2.0) = 143 (aSRM)<br>152 (SRM)<br>143 (LRM)<br>119 (C3)<ref>''XTRO: Republic II'', P. 17 Tortoise II - BV2 per suit.</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The brainchild of Dr. Stephen Vance, '''Tortoise II Battle Armor''' was | + | The brainchild of Dr. Stephen Vance, '''''Tortoise II'' Battle Armor''' was a Assault Class Quad Battle Armor developed by the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. It was a hybrid of of Inner Sphere and Clan technologies utilized by the Republic, which was costly for StarCorp Industries of [[Terra]] to develop. This was due to Dr Vance unique design features he incorporated into it. Dr. Vance would utilize instead of rear legs, but wheels assist the design carry it's twin modules of weapons on to the battlefield. Nicknamed the "Wheelbarrel", the original Tortoise prototype was a money pit. After redesign and technology exchange between [[Arc Royal MechWorks]], new Tortoise II would prove to be successful redesign despite it's critics. |
| − | + | The unit had been undergoing it's only known public trial demonstration against Republic forces in 3134, when it showed to be a durable and heavy weapons loads prior to events leading to [[Fortress Republic]].<ref>''XTRO:Republic II'', p. 17 - Background information of the Tortoise II.</ref> | |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The primary weapon systems | + | The primary weapon systems the Tortoise II are split between a Modular Turret Mount and Detachable Weapon Mount.It's main weapon is a [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]] located in the Detachable mount in the main body. While number of weapons can be fitted onto the turret mounted. The four known weapon systems: [[Advanced SRM 3|Advanced SRM 3 Launcher]] with eight rounds of ammunition, Clan [[SRM 6]] launcher with three rounds of ammo, [[LRM 4 (battle armor)|LRM-4]] with seven rounds of ammunition, and lastly a Battle Armor C3 System and pair of [[Light Machine Gun]]s with fifty rounds per gun. |
| − | Like other | + | Like other Assault weight battle armor, the Tortoise II is slow. However, should pilot need go beyond the armor's 10 k/ph speed, he would have detach his Detachable Weapons Mount to double it's speed. Utilizing Clan technology, the armor is protected by 350 kilograms of Clan Stealth Armor, allowing the unit to survive and not be easily targeted until enemy can be engaged.<ref>''XTRO:Republic II'', p. 17, - Stats and capabilities.</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The Tortoise II has the following [[Design Quirks]] | + | The Tortoise II has the following [[Design Quirks]]; |
*[[Distracting]] | *[[Distracting]] | ||
*[[Difficult to Maintain]] | *[[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *As of this writing, the Tortoise II | + | *As of this writing, the Tortoise II record sheet is only found in Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]'' | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]'' |
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[[Category: Battle Armor]] | [[Category: Battle Armor]] | ||
[[Category: Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] | [[Category: Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] | ||
[[Category: Assault Battle Armor]] | [[Category: Assault Battle Armor]] | ||
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