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*;AQS-4 : This variant swaps out the BattleMech Taser for a [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] and the Flail for four [[ER Medium Laser]]s and an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0)= ??, BV (2.0) = 1637<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 247</ref> | *;AQS-4 : This variant swaps out the BattleMech Taser for a [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] and the Flail for four [[ER Medium Laser]]s and an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0)= ??, BV (2.0) = 1637<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 247</ref> | ||
| − | *;AQS-5 MAM : Designed by VEST's [[Consuela Banana-Hammock]] for the [[Republic Armed Forces]] in 3090, this variant uses a 300 [[XXL | + | *;AQS-5 MAM : Designed by VEST's [[Consuela Banana-Hammock]] for the [[Republic Armed Forces]] in 3090, this variant uses a 300-rated [[XXL engine]] and replaces the BattleMech Taser and Flail with two [[Small VSP Laser]]s, two [[ER Flamer]]s, and a [[Heavy PPC]] with a [[PPC Capacitor]]. Also included is [[Triple-Strength Myomer]] and, instead of HarJel, a [[MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System]]. This Marine Assault 'Mech was used by a dedicated amphibious warfare company stationed on [[Terra]], which saw no combat through 3135. BV (2.0) = 1,946<ref name=XTROCE_14/> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 12:14, 27 June 2022
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| Aquagladius | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Vining Engineering and Salvage Team |
| Production Year | 3065[1] |
| Model | AQS-3 |
| Class | Medium |
| Introduced | 3065 |
| Cost | 8,418,750 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | Hollis Mark 2B |
| Armor | York Industries CTC-0 Light Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | VLAR Light 300 |
| Communications System | Sipher Security Plus |
| Targeting Tracking System | Hartford S2000A |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double heat sinks |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 704[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 978[3] |
Contents
Description
A Solaris VII BattleMech, the Aquagladius was designed to fight in underwater arenas. Based on the Crab BattleMech, the Aquagladius uses several experimental systems to improve its underwater performance. The most obvious of these are the Underwater Maneuvering Units, which allow the 'Mech to speed around the underwater arena at 83% of its walking speed. A BattleMech HarJel System helps prevent flooding.[4]
Outside Solaris, the Aquagladius saw use in amphibious assaults on the Word of Blake during the invasion of Terra.[5]
The Aquagladius is powered by a Light Engine, and uses Endo Steel skeleton protected by Light Ferro-Fibrous armor.
Weapons and Equipment
The Aquagladius' main armament is the Alpha BattleMech Taser, which is backed up with a Flail for close range fighting.
Variants
- AQS-4
- This variant swaps out the BattleMech Taser for a Large X-Pulse Laser and the Flail for four ER Medium Lasers and an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0)= ??, BV (2.0) = 1637[6]
- AQS-5 MAM
- Designed by VEST's Consuela Banana-Hammock for the Republic Armed Forces in 3090, this variant uses a 300-rated XXL engine and replaces the BattleMech Taser and Flail with two Small VSP Lasers, two ER Flamers, and a Heavy PPC with a PPC Capacitor. Also included is Triple-Strength Myomer and, instead of HarJel, a MechWarrior Aquatic Survival System. This Marine Assault 'Mech was used by a dedicated amphibious warfare company stationed on Terra, which saw no combat through 3135. BV (2.0) = 1,946[5]
Design Quirks
The Aquagladius has the following Design Quirks:[7]
Gallery
Original Aquagladius from TRO:3055 Upgrade
AQS-5 MAM Aquagladius from XTRO:Caveat Emptor
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Aquagladius
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 149
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 246
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 148
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor, p. 14
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 247
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Aquagladius Entry.