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| Armament = *1x [[Modular Turret Mount]] | | Armament = *1x [[Modular Turret Mount]] | ||
| − | * | + | *1x [[Detachable Weapon Pack]] ([[ER Medium Laser]]) |
| Armor Type = [[Improved Stealth|Clan Improved Stealth]] | | Armor Type = [[Improved Stealth|Clan Improved Stealth]] | ||
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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 an 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 the unique design features Dr. Vance incorporated into it. Dr. Vance utilized wheels instead of rear legs to help the design carry it's twin modules of weapons onto the battlefield. Nicknamed the "Wheelbarrel", the original Tortoise prototype was a money pit. After a redesign and some technology exchanged between [[Arc Royal MechWorks]], the new Tortoise II proved to be successful redesign despite its 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 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 Tortoise II are split between a Modular Turret Mount and Detachable Weapon Mount. Its main weapon is a [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]] located in the Detachable mount | + | The primary weapon systems the Tortoise II are split between a Modular Turret Mount and a Detachable Weapon Mount. Its main weapon is a [[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. |
| − | Like other Assault weight battle armor, the Tortoise II is slow. | + | Like other Assault-weight battle armor suits, the Tortoise II is slow. However, should a pilot need go beyond the armor's 10 kph speed, the soldier wearing it could 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 additionally not be easily targeted until the enemy is within range.<ref>''XTRO:Republic II'', p. 17, - Stats and capabilities.</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *As of this writing, the Tortoise II record sheet is only found in Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2. | + | *As of this writing, the Tortoise II's record sheet is only found in Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 7 October 2015
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| Tortoise II | |
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| Manufacturer | StarCorps Industries |
| Use | Frontline City Fighting |
| Chassis Type | Quad |
| Weight Class | Assault |
| Tech Base | Mixed |
| Introduced | 3134[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 2 tons kg |
| Top Speed | 1(2) km/h |
| Armament | |
| Armor Type | Clan Improved Stealth |
| BV (2.0) | 143 (aSRM) 152 (SRM) 143 (LRM) 119 (C3)[2] |
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 of Inner Sphere and Clan technologies utilized by the Republic, which was costly for StarCorp Industries of Terra to develop. This was due to the unique design features Dr. Vance incorporated into it. Dr. Vance utilized wheels instead of rear legs to help the design carry it's twin modules of weapons onto the battlefield. Nicknamed the "Wheelbarrel", the original Tortoise prototype was a money pit. After a redesign and some technology exchanged between Arc Royal MechWorks, the new Tortoise II proved to be successful redesign despite its 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 events leading to Fortress Republic.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
The primary weapon systems the Tortoise II are split between a Modular Turret Mount and a Detachable Weapon Mount. Its main weapon is a 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 Launcher with eight rounds of ammunition, a Clan SRM 6 launcher with three rounds of ammo, an LRM-4 with seven rounds of ammunition, or a Battle Armor C3 System and pair of Light Machine Guns with fifty rounds per gun.
Like other Assault-weight battle armor suits, the Tortoise II is slow. However, should a pilot need go beyond the armor's 10 kph speed, the soldier wearing it could 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 additionally not be easily targeted until the enemy is within range.[4]
Design Quirks
The Tortoise II has the following Design Quirks;
Notes
- As of this writing, the Tortoise II's record sheet is only found in Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2.
References
- ↑ MUL Profile for the Tortoise II Battle Armor (aSRM)
- ↑ XTRO: Republic II, P. 17 Tortoise II - BV2 per suit.
- ↑ XTRO:Republic II, p. 17 - Background information of the Tortoise II.
- ↑ XTRO:Republic II, p. 17, - Stats and capabilities.