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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the apocryphal ultralight BattleMech|other uses, particularly its canonical medium BattleMech namesake|Apollo|Apollo (BattleMech)}} + {{otheruses|the apocryphal ultralight [[BattleMech]]|other uses, particularly its canonical medium BattleMech namesake|Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo (disambiguation)}} {{ApocryphalArticle}} {{ApocryphalArticle}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Apollo(StarDrive).jpg + |image=Apollo(StarDrive).jpg − |name = ''Apollo'' + |name=Apollo − |manufacturer = [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] + |manufacturer=[[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] − |model = APL-1J + |model=APL-1J − |class = Ultralight + |class=Ultralight − |cost = 965,310 [[C-bill]]s + |cost=965,310 C-bills − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere + |Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]] − |mech type = BattleMech+ |mass=15 − |feet = 2+ |chassis=Irian Chassis Class 15 − |mass = 15 + |armor=Riese-230 − |chassis = [[Irian Chassis Class 15]] + |engine=DAV 90 − |armor = [[Riese-230]] + |speed=91.1 {sic} − |engine = [[DAV 90]] + |comsys=[[Irian Longtalker II]] − |speed = 91.1 + |jumpjets=none − |heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]]+ |armament=2x [[Medium laser]]s<br />1x [[Machine gun]] − |comsys = [[Irian Longtalker II]] + |BV (1.0)=? − |T&T= [[Wasat Aggressor]]+ |BV (2.0)=? − |jumpjets = none − |armament = − * 2x [[medium laser]] − * 1x [[machine gun]] − |BV (1.0) = n/a − |BV (2.0) = n/a }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Designed around the end of the [[twenty-sixth century|twenty-sixth]] and beginning of the [[twenty-seventh century]] as a substitute for other scout '[[Mech]]s, the [[Ultralight BattleMech|ultralight]] '''''Apollo''''' was an attempt by [[House Marik]] to save cost. The design was very successful, comparing favorably to the heavier and more expensive ''[[Stinger]]'' despite lacking [[jump jet]]s, and many thousands were built. As of [[3025]], less than two thousand APL-1J ''Apollo''s are thought to remain, relegated to rear-area House units or [[mercenary unit]]s and found even in the [[Federated Suns]] and the [[Draconis Combine]]. + Designed around the end of the [[twenty-sixth century|twenty-sixth]] and beginning of the [[twenty-seventh century]] as a substitute for other scout '[[Mech]]s, the [[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs|ultralight]] '''''Apollo''''' was an attempt by [[House Marik]] to save costs. The design was very successful, comparing favorably to the heavier and more expensive ''[[Stinger]]'' (though lacking [[jump jet]]s), and many thousands were built. As of [[3025]], less than two thousand APL-1J ''Apollo''s are thought to remain, relegated to rear-area House units or [[mercenary unit]]s and found even in the [[Federated Suns]] and the [[Draconis Combine]]. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The APL-1J ''Apollo'' carries an [[Irian Weapons Works|I.W.W.]] [[medium laser]] in each arm and a [[Machine Gun#Voelkers 200|Voelkers 200]] [[machine gun]] in the center torso, with one ton of ammunition. Its three tons of armor is respectable, equaling heavier [[BattleMech#Light|light]] scout 'Mechs such as the ''Stinger''. + The APL-1J ''Apollo'' carries two I.W.W. [[medium laser]]s and a [[Voelkers]] [[machine gun]] with a ton of ammunition. Its three tons of armor are respectable, equaling heavier light-class scout 'Mechs such as the ''Stinger''. ==Variants== ==Variants== − Some individual APL-1J ''Apollo''s are believed to have been equipped with [[jump jet]]s to alleviate what is perceived as the design's greatest problem. Such refits would be field modifications, however; no official variant exists. + Some individual APL-1J ''Apollo''s are believed to have been equipped with jump jets to alleviate what is perceived as the design's greatest problem. Such refits would be field modifications, however; no official variant exists. ==Canonicity== ==Canonicity== − The APL-1J ''Apollo'' was only ever described in ''[[StarDrive]]''. Since this magazine is not currently counted among the [[canon|canonical]] sources for [[BattleTech]], the 'Mech itself is not currently considered canonical either. + The APL-1J ''Apollo'' was only ever described in [[StarDrive]]. Since this magazine is not currently counted among the [[canon]]ical sources for [[BattleTech]], the 'Mech itself is not currently considered canonical either. ==Notes== ==Notes== − * The maximum ground speed given for this 'Mech is slightly lower than normal for its mass and engine rating (91.1 instead of 97.2 km/h), but this has no impact on its game stats. + *The maximum ground speed given for this 'Mech is slightly lower than normal for its mass and engine rating (91.1 instead of 97.2 kph), but this has no impact on its game stats. − + *Although no proper [[Design Quirks]] are given for the design (Quirk rules having been published more than twenty years later), the machine gun is noted for its tendency to jam due to its delicate feed mechanism: Any damage to the center torso requires an avoidance roll of 5+ or the gun is jammed until cleared by a tech. − * Although no proper [[Design Quirks]] are given for the design (Quirk rules having been published more than twenty years later), the machine gun is noted for its tendency to jam due to its delicate feed mechanism: Any damage to the center torso requires an avoidance roll of 5+ or the gun is jammed until cleared by a tech. + *The APL-1J ''Apollo'' seems to be another attempt at what was tried with the less successful FLE-14 ''[[Flea]]'' (originally the TRP-1 ''Trooper'') roughly a century earlier already. − + *Not to be confused with the APL-series ''[[Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo]]'' medium BattleMech. − * The APL-1J ''Apollo'' seems to be another attempt at what was tried with the less successful FLE-14 ''[[Flea]]'' (originally the TRP-1 ''Trooper'') roughly a century earlier already. ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * [[StarDrive|''StarDrive'', Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 10–12]] + *''[[StarDrive]]'' (pp. 10-12) − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs]] [[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs]] [[Category:15 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:15 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Apocryphal BattleMechs]] [[Category:Apocryphal BattleMechs]]
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| − | {{otheruses|the apocryphal ultralight BattleMech|other uses, particularly its canonical medium BattleMech namesake|Apollo|Apollo ( | + | {{otheruses|the apocryphal ultralight [[BattleMech]]|other uses, particularly its canonical medium BattleMech namesake|Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo (disambiguation)}} |
{{ApocryphalArticle}} | {{ApocryphalArticle}} | ||
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = Apollo(StarDrive).jpg | + | |image=Apollo(StarDrive).jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Apollo |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] |
| − | |model = APL-1J | + | |model=APL-1J |
| − | |class = Ultralight | + | |class=Ultralight |
| − | |cost = 965,310 | + | |cost=965,310 C-bills |
| − | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere | + | |Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]] |
| − | + | |mass=15 | |
| − | + | |chassis=Irian Chassis Class 15 | |
| − | |mass = 15 | + | |armor=Riese-230 |
| − | |chassis = | + | |engine=DAV 90 |
| − | |armor = | + | |speed=91.1 {sic} |
| − | |engine = | + | |comsys=[[Irian Longtalker II]] |
| − | |speed = 91.1 | + | |jumpjets=none |
| − | + | |armament=2x [[Medium laser]]s<br />1x [[Machine gun]] | |
| − | |comsys = [[Irian Longtalker II | + | |BV (1.0)=? |
| − | + | |BV (2.0)=? | |
| − | |jumpjets = none | ||
| − | |armament = | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |BV (1.0) = | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Designed around the end of the [[twenty-sixth century|twenty-sixth]] and beginning of the [[twenty-seventh century]] as a substitute for other scout '[[Mech]]s, the [[Ultralight | + | Designed around the end of the [[twenty-sixth century|twenty-sixth]] and beginning of the [[twenty-seventh century]] as a substitute for other scout '[[Mech]]s, the [[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs|ultralight]] '''''Apollo''''' was an attempt by [[House Marik]] to save costs. The design was very successful, comparing favorably to the heavier and more expensive ''[[Stinger]]'' (though lacking [[jump jet]]s), and many thousands were built. As of [[3025]], less than two thousand APL-1J ''Apollo''s are thought to remain, relegated to rear-area House units or [[mercenary unit]]s and found even in the [[Federated Suns]] and the [[Draconis Combine]]. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The APL-1J ''Apollo'' carries | + | The APL-1J ''Apollo'' carries two I.W.W. [[medium laser]]s and a [[Voelkers]] [[machine gun]] with a ton of ammunition. Its three tons of armor are respectable, equaling heavier light-class scout 'Mechs such as the ''Stinger''. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | Some individual APL-1J ''Apollo''s are believed to have been equipped with | + | Some individual APL-1J ''Apollo''s are believed to have been equipped with jump jets to alleviate what is perceived as the design's greatest problem. Such refits would be field modifications, however; no official variant exists. |
==Canonicity== | ==Canonicity== | ||
| − | The APL-1J ''Apollo'' was only ever described in | + | The APL-1J ''Apollo'' was only ever described in [[StarDrive]]. Since this magazine is not currently counted among the [[canon]]ical sources for [[BattleTech]], the 'Mech itself is not currently considered canonical either. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * The maximum ground speed given for this 'Mech is slightly lower than normal for its mass and engine rating (91.1 instead of 97.2 | + | *The maximum ground speed given for this 'Mech is slightly lower than normal for its mass and engine rating (91.1 instead of 97.2 kph), but this has no impact on its game stats. |
| − | + | *Although no proper [[Design Quirks]] are given for the design (Quirk rules having been published more than twenty years later), the machine gun is noted for its tendency to jam due to its delicate feed mechanism: Any damage to the center torso requires an avoidance roll of 5+ or the gun is jammed until cleared by a tech. | |
| − | * Although no proper [[Design Quirks]] are given for the design (Quirk rules having been published more than twenty years later), the machine gun is noted for its tendency to jam due to its delicate feed mechanism: Any damage to the center torso requires an avoidance roll of 5+ or the gun is jammed until cleared by a tech. | + | *The APL-1J ''Apollo'' seems to be another attempt at what was tried with the less successful FLE-14 ''[[Flea]]'' (originally the TRP-1 ''Trooper'') roughly a century earlier already. |
| − | + | *Not to be confused with the APL-series ''[[Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo]]'' medium BattleMech. | |
| − | * The APL-1J ''Apollo'' seems to be another attempt at what was tried with the less successful FLE-14 ''[[Flea]]'' (originally the TRP-1 ''Trooper'') roughly a century earlier already. | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * [[StarDrive | + | *''[[StarDrive]]'' (pp. 10-12) |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Ultralight BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:15 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:15 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Apocryphal BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Apocryphal BattleMechs]] | ||