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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Aquagladius.JPG | |image=Aquagladius.JPG | ||
| − | |name=Aquagladius | + | |name=''Aquagladius'' |
|manufacturer=[[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] | |manufacturer=[[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] | ||
| production year=3065 | | production year=3065 | ||
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|introduced=3065 | |introduced=3065 | ||
|class=Medium | |class=Medium | ||
| − | |cost= 8,418,750 C- | + | |cost= 8,418,750 [[C-bill]]s |
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|feet=2 | |feet=2 | ||
|mass=50 | |mass=50 | ||
| − | |chassis=Hollis Mark 2B | + | |chassis=[[Hollis Mark 2B]] |
| − | |armor=York Industries CTC-0 | + | |armor=[[York Industries CTC-0 Light Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine=VLAR Light 300 | + | |engine=[[VLAR Light 300]] |
|comsys=[[Sipher Security Plus]] | |comsys=[[Sipher Security Plus]] | ||
|T&T=[[Hartford S2000A]] | |T&T=[[Hartford S2000A]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s |
|speed=97 | |speed=97 | ||
|Jump Jets = | |Jump Jets = | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x [[BattleMech | + | * 1x [[BattleMech taser]] |
| − | *1x [[Flail]] | + | * 1x [[Flail]] |
|BV (1.0)=704<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 149</ref> | |BV (1.0)=704<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 149</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=978<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 246</ref> | |BV (2.0)=978<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 246</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Aquagladius''''' was designed to fight in underwater arenas. Based on the ''[[Crab]]'' BattleMech, the ''Aquagladius'' uses several [[Experimental Technology|experimental systems]] to improve its underwater performance | + | A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Aquagladius''''' was designed to fight in underwater arenas. Based on the ''[[Crab]]'' BattleMech, the ''Aquagladius'' uses several [[Experimental Technology|experimental systems]] to improve its underwater performance, the most obvious of which are the [[Underwater Maneuvering Unit]]s, which allow the 'Mech to speed around the underwater arena at 83% of its walking speed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 148</ref> |
| − | + | Outside Solaris, the ''Aquagladius'' saw use in amphibious assaults on the [[Word of Blake]] during the [[Operation SCOUR|invasion of Terra]].<ref name=XTROCE_14>''Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor'', p. 14</ref> | |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Aquagladius''' main armament is the Alpha [[BattleMech | + | The ''Aquagladius''' main armament is the [[Alpha]] [[BattleMech taser]], which is backed up with a [[flail]] for close range combat, for destroying disabled targets. The 'Mech is powered by a 300-rated [[light engine]] mounted on an [[endo steel]] skeleton, protected by nine and a half tons of [[light ferro-fibrous]] armor. A [[HarJel|BattleMech HarJel System]] helps prevent flooding should the armor be breached. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;AQS-4 : This variant swaps out the BattleMech | + | *; AQS-4 : This variant swaps out the [[BattleMech taser]] and [[flail]] for a [[large X-Pulse laser]], 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> |
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| + | *; 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 variable speed pulse laser]]s, two [[ER flamer]]s, and a [[heavy PPC]] with [[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== | ||
| − | The ''Aquagladius'' has the following [[Design | + | The ''Aquagladius'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Aquagladius Entry.</ref> |
| − | *[[Difficult Ejection]] | + | * [[Difficult Ejection]] |
| − | *[[Difficult to Maintain]] | + | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Aquagladius.JPG|Original ''Aquagladius'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | File:Aquagladius.JPG|Original ''Aquagladius'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | File:AQ5Aquagladius.png|AQS-5 MAM ''Aquagladius'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor|XTRO:Caveat Emptor]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:16, 18 February 2024
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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[edit]
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 which are the Underwater Maneuvering Units, which allow the 'Mech to speed around the underwater arena at 83% of its walking speed.[4]
Outside Solaris, the Aquagladius saw use in amphibious assaults on the Word of Blake during the invasion of Terra.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Aquagladius' main armament is the Alpha BattleMech taser, which is backed up with a flail for close range combat, for destroying disabled targets. The 'Mech is powered by a 300-rated light engine mounted on an endo steel skeleton, protected by nine and a half tons of light ferro-fibrous armor. A BattleMech HarJel System helps prevent flooding should the armor be breached.
Variants[edit]
- AQS-4
- This variant swaps out the BattleMech taser and flail for a large X-Pulse laser, 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 variable speed pulse lasers, two ER flamers, and a heavy PPC with 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[edit]
The Aquagladius has the following Design Quirks:[7]
Gallery[edit]
Original Aquagladius from TRO:3055 Upgrade
AQS-5 MAM Aquagladius from XTRO:Caveat Emptor
References[edit]
- ↑ 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.