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Line 6: |model= Standard<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5108/spirit-standard MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'', containing model name]''</ref> |model= Standard<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5108/spirit-standard MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'', containing model name]''</ref> |class=Light |class=Light − |cost= 6,588,630 [[C-bill]]s + |cost= 6,588,630 C-bills |Tech Base=clan |Tech Base=clan |mech type=Battlemech |mech type=Battlemech Line 12:
Line 12: |mass=35 |mass=35 |production year=3063 |production year=3063 − |year reference=<ref name=TRO3067>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 110</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 110, the ''Spirit'' BattleMech began production with the reopening of Olivetti Weapons in [[3063]]</ref> − |chassis=[[Olivetti S1]] [[endo steel]] + |chassis=Olivetti S1 [[Endo Steel]] − |armor= [[Compound Alpha Ferro Fibrous]] + |armor= Compound Alpha [[ferro-fibrous]] |engine= [[Magna 245 XL]] |engine= [[Magna 245 XL]] − |comsys=[[Angst 2400]] with [[ECM Suite]] + |comsys=[[Angst 2400 w/ECM Suite]] − |T&T=[[Omicron XX]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] − |heat sinks=11 [[double heat sink]]s |speed=119 |speed=119 |armament= |armament= − * 1x [[ER large laser]] + *1x [[ER Large Laser]] − * 1x [[Heavy medium laser]] + *1x [[Heavy Medium Laser]] − * 1x [[Heavy small laser]] + *1x [[Heavy Small Laser]] − * 1x [[LRM-10]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]] + *1x [[LRM-10]] w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] − * 1x [[Streak SRM-4]] + *1x [[Streak SRM-4]] |BV (1.0)=1,377<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 111</ref> |BV (1.0)=1,377<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 111</ref> |BV (2.0)=1,673<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 194</ref> |BV (2.0)=1,673<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 194</ref> Line 31:
Line 29: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Spirit''''' is the first [[Clan]] [[BattleMech]] to walk off the production lines of [[Olivetti Weapons]] on [[Sudeten]], which it did in [[3063]]. The product of an upgrade 10 years in the making, the ''Spirit'' is one of the first Clan 'Mechs produced in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Though some components are imported from Clan space, the [[Magna 245 XL]] [[extralight engine]] is made in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Occupation Zone. The engine is only one of the weight-saving technologies the design makes use of, however, as the ''Spirit'' incorporates both an [[endo steel]] structure and six tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. While the armor may be somewhat lacking, an [[ECM suite]] helps protect it from some advanced targeting systems, in addition to providing the ''Spirit'' with its name. The ''Spirit'' itself is a relatively fast recon 'Mech that can hold its own at both long and short ranges. In addition, it makes for a good training 'Mech, ensuring that it will have a place in the [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman|Falcon ''touman'']] for a long time to come.<ref name=TRO3067/> + The '''''Spirit''''' is the first [[Clan]] [[BattleMech]] to walk off the production lines of [[Olivetti Weapons]] on [[Sudeten]], which it did in [[3063]]. The product of an upgrade ten years in the making, the ''Spirit'' is one of the first Clan 'Mechs produced in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Though some components are imported from Clan space, the Magna [[extralight engine]] is made in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Occupation Zone. The engine is only one of the weight-saving technologies the design makes use of, however, as the ''Spirit'' incorporates both an [[Endo Steel]] structure and six tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. While the armor may be somewhat lacking, an [[ECM Suite]] helps protect it from some advanced targeting systems, in addition to providing the ''Spirit'' with its name. The ''Spirit'' itself is a relatively fast recon 'Mech that can hold its own at both long and short ranges. In addition, it makes for a good training 'Mech, ensuring that it will have a place in the Falcon ''touman'' for a long time to come.<ref name=TRO3067>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 110</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − Since the ''Spirit'' is primarily a reconnaissance 'Mech, it makes use of energy weapons so that it can move far from supply lines. At long range, the ''Spirit'' makes use of its [[Series 6b]] [[ER large laser]] and a [[Mk 46 Type IV]] [[LRM-10]] launcher with an [[Artemis IV FCS]] accompanying it. The missile launcher is a somewhat controversial addition to the design, since it uses ammunition, but the extra striking power afforded the [[BattleMech#Light|light]] 'Mech was deemed worthwhile. Up close, the ''Spirit'' mounts a [[General Systems]] manufactured [[heavy medium laser]] and [[heavy small laser]], as well as a [[Pattern JX]] [[Streak SRM-4]] launcher. Since the Streak launcher does not waste ammunition, there was no question of its usefulness on this design. 11 [[double heat sink]]s strain to keep the 'Mech cool under the energy heavy loadout.<ref name=TRO3067/> + Since the ''Spirit'' is primarily a reconnaissance 'Mech, it makes use of energy weapons so that it can move far from supply lines. At long range, the ''Spirit'' makes use of its Series 6b [[Extended Range Large Laser]] and a Mk 46 Type IV [[LRM-10]] launcher with an [[Artemis IV FCS]] accompanying it. The missile launcher is a somewhat controversial addition to the design, since it uses ammunition, but the extra striking power afforded the light 'Mech was deemed worthwhile. Up close, the ''Spirit'' uses a pair of General Systems heavy lasers, a [[Heavy Medium Laser|medium]] and a [[Heavy Small Laser|small]], as well as a Pattern JX [[Streak SRM-4]] launcher. Since the streak launcher does not waste ammunition, there was no question of its usefulness on this design. Eleven [[double heat sink]]s strain to keep the 'Mech cool.<ref name=TRO3067/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ''Spirit'' 2 : This variant replaces the [[LRM-10]] and [[Artemis IV]] with an [[ATM-12]], while the heavy lasers are replaced with a [[targeting computer]], allowing the [[ER large laser]] to fire more effectively. BV (2.0) = 1,773<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 195</ref> + *;''Spirit'' 2 : This variant replaces the LRM and Artemis with an [[ATM-12]]. The heavy lasers are replaced with a [[Targeting Computer]], allowing the ER Large Laser to fire more effectively. BV (2.0) = 1,773<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 195</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The ''Spirit'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Spirit Entry</ref> + The ''Spirit'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Spirit Entry.</ref> − * [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (Streak SRM-4)]] + * [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (SSRM 4)]] ==Notes== ==Notes== Line 56:
Line 54: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== *''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' − *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]]+ [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]]
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| − | {{Otheruses|the | + | {{Otheruses|the Spirit BattleMech|the system within the Free Worlds League|Spirit (system)}} |
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
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|model= Standard<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5108/spirit-standard MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'', containing model name]''</ref> | |model= Standard<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5108/spirit-standard MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'', containing model name]''</ref> | ||
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
| − | |cost= 6,588,630 | + | |cost= 6,588,630 C-bills |
|Tech Base=clan | |Tech Base=clan | ||
|mech type=Battlemech | |mech type=Battlemech | ||
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|mass=35 | |mass=35 | ||
|production year=3063 | |production year=3063 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref | + | |year reference=<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 110, the ''Spirit'' BattleMech began production with the reopening of Olivetti Weapons in [[3063]]</ref> |
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Olivetti S1 [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor= [[ | + | |armor= Compound Alpha [[ferro-fibrous]] |
|engine= [[Magna 245 XL]] | |engine= [[Magna 245 XL]] | ||
| − | |comsys=[[Angst 2400 | + | |comsys=[[Angst 2400 w/ECM Suite]] |
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|speed=119 | |speed=119 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | * 1x [[ER | + | *1x [[ER Large Laser]] |
| − | * 1x [[Heavy | + | *1x [[Heavy Medium Laser]] |
| − | * 1x [[Heavy | + | *1x [[Heavy Small Laser]] |
| − | * 1x [[LRM-10]] | + | *1x [[LRM-10]] w/ [[Artemis IV FCS]] |
| − | * 1x [[Streak SRM-4]] | + | *1x [[Streak SRM-4]] |
|BV (1.0)=1,377<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 111</ref> | |BV (1.0)=1,377<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 111</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=1,673<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 194</ref> | |BV (2.0)=1,673<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 194</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Spirit''''' is the first [[Clan]] [[BattleMech]] to walk off the production lines of [[Olivetti Weapons]] on [[Sudeten]], which it did in [[3063]]. The product of an upgrade | + | The '''''Spirit''''' is the first [[Clan]] [[BattleMech]] to walk off the production lines of [[Olivetti Weapons]] on [[Sudeten]], which it did in [[3063]]. The product of an upgrade ten years in the making, the ''Spirit'' is one of the first Clan 'Mechs produced in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Though some components are imported from Clan space, the Magna [[extralight engine]] is made in the [[Clan Jade Falcon]] Occupation Zone. The engine is only one of the weight-saving technologies the design makes use of, however, as the ''Spirit'' incorporates both an [[Endo Steel]] structure and six tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. While the armor may be somewhat lacking, an [[ECM Suite]] helps protect it from some advanced targeting systems, in addition to providing the ''Spirit'' with its name. The ''Spirit'' itself is a relatively fast recon 'Mech that can hold its own at both long and short ranges. In addition, it makes for a good training 'Mech, ensuring that it will have a place in the Falcon ''touman'' for a long time to come.<ref name=TRO3067>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 110</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Since the ''Spirit'' is primarily a reconnaissance 'Mech, it makes use of energy weapons so that it can move far from supply lines. At long range, the ''Spirit'' makes use of its | + | Since the ''Spirit'' is primarily a reconnaissance 'Mech, it makes use of energy weapons so that it can move far from supply lines. At long range, the ''Spirit'' makes use of its Series 6b [[Extended Range Large Laser]] and a Mk 46 Type IV [[LRM-10]] launcher with an [[Artemis IV FCS]] accompanying it. The missile launcher is a somewhat controversial addition to the design, since it uses ammunition, but the extra striking power afforded the light 'Mech was deemed worthwhile. Up close, the ''Spirit'' uses a pair of General Systems heavy lasers, a [[Heavy Medium Laser|medium]] and a [[Heavy Small Laser|small]], as well as a Pattern JX [[Streak SRM-4]] launcher. Since the streak launcher does not waste ammunition, there was no question of its usefulness on this design. Eleven [[double heat sink]]s strain to keep the 'Mech cool.<ref name=TRO3067/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; ''Spirit'' 2 : This variant replaces the | + | *;''Spirit'' 2 : This variant replaces the LRM and Artemis with an [[ATM-12]]. The heavy lasers are replaced with a [[Targeting Computer]], allowing the ER Large Laser to fire more effectively. BV (2.0) = 1,773<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 195</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Spirit'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 | + | The ''Spirit'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Spirit Entry.</ref> |
| − | * [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon ( | + | * [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (SSRM 4)]] |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||