Jupiter (BattleMech)

This article is about the 100-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Jupiter.

Jupiter
Production Information
Manufacturer(s)	CJF Factory Zone 4
Production Year	3068
Model	Standard
Class	Assault
Cost	24,138,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Clan BattleMech
Mass	100 tons
Chassis	Olivetti Stage 9
Armor	Raydient Series 5
Engine	Gorvachs 300 XL
Comms	Raptor X-T Type iii
TTS	Goshawk E-Series
Heat Sinks	17 double
Speed	54 km/h
Armament	2x ER PPC 2x LRM-15 4x Ultra AC/5
B.V. (1.0)	2,433
B.V. (2.0)	2,784

Description

The Jupiter was designed by Clan Jade Falcon to complement their premier assault 'Mech, the Turkina, during the Jihad. Although not as versatile as the Turkina, it was developed from the most commonly available parts at the time, giving the Jupiter a rugged and easily repaired design that many other designs cannot match. Due to its durability, Jupiters have been spotted in many mercenary and House armies throughout the post-Jihad Inner Sphere.

Weapons and Equipment

The Jupiter is a massive BattleMech that can reach 54 km/h at best speed, thanks to its XL engine. Nineteen and a half tons of armor provide protection that can be matched by few other 'Mechs.

The Jupiter is armed for long range combat. The 'Mech mounts a pair of Type XX ER PPCs and two Series IV LRM-15 launchers, giving it excellent long range capabilities. These are backed up by four Type DL Ultra AC/5s which allow the 'Mech to put a large volume of fire downrange. Additionally, the ER PPCs allow the 'Mech to stay in combat when its ammunition-dependent weapons have been silenced due to a lack of ammunition in prolonged engagements.

Variants

• Jupiter 2 

  The Jupiter 2 is a more maneuverable variant of the Jupiter. The 'Mech removes the Ultra AC/5s and replaces them with a pair of Ultra AC/10s. The LRM-15s have been upgraded with Artemis IV for increased accuracy. Finally, to increase its maneuverability, the Jupiter 2 has had jump jets added that allow it to jump up to ninety meters. BV (1.0) = 2,915; BV (2.0) = 3,278

• Jupiter 3 

  This version of the Jupiter sports a completely new weapons configuration. Sporting the same Ultra AC/10s as the 2 version, the rest of the weapons are replaced with a pair of HAG 30 cannons and two ER medium lasers. BV (2.0) = 3,074

• Jupiter 4 

  This Dark Age variant of the Jupiter uses an XL fusion engine to reach a top speed of 64 km/h. In place of the standard weaponry, it carries two ER PPCs, two Streak SRM-4s, and a pair of Artemis IV–enhanced LRM-15s. BV (2.0) = 2,955

MechWarrior Dark Age Variants

• JF042-11A Phoenix Wolf

  Seemingly a variant of the Jupiter 4, the captured 'Mech piloted by Wolf's Dragoons warrior Geo Keane mounts a pair of Kolibri Delta Series Large Pulse Lasers instead of the ER PPCs alongside the retained Series IV Artemis-enhanced LRM-15 and Pattern J4 Streak SRM-4 launchers.

Design Quirks

The Jupiter has the following Design Quirks:

• Fine Manipulators
• Improved Sensors
• Improved Targeting (Long)

Notable Pilots

See Category:Notable Jupiter Pilots

Notes

• The Jupiter was originally introduced to the BattleTech universe by WizKids in their MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Collectible Miniatures Game. The design first appeared in then called Classic BattleTech in record sheet form with the print-only publication of Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I. Principally BattleTech-style stats were given to the Jupiter in the form of Dossiers releases at initial release of the game for unique pilots. The Standard version of the Jupiter and the Jupiter 2 originated from the dossiers and later exclusive Dark Age Record Sheet Book. Which went out print for a time.

• The Jupiter would later be reintroduced into the BattleTech universe with the release of Technical Readout: 3075, where the third variant was introduced. WizKids' Liao Incursion has unique pilots with dossiers featuring a then unnamed Jupiter 4 variant, which sported missile launchers in place of the autocannons. This variant's record sheet would not be introduced until Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades was published.

Gallery

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  Jupiter from TRO:3075

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  One original Jupiter from MWDA dossiers

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  "Overlord"-Jupiter miniature from MechWarrior: Battleforce set

Bibliography

• Master Unit List
• MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards
• Record Sheets: 3075
• Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged
• Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge
• Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades
• Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I
• Technical Readout: 3075