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| name        = Jupiter
 
| name        = Jupiter
 
| manufacturer = [[CJF Factory Zone 4]]
 
| manufacturer = [[CJF Factory Zone 4]]
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| production year=3068
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| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1725/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| model        = Standard
 
| class        = Assault
 
| class        = Assault
 
|cost = 24,138,000 C-bills
 
|cost = 24,138,000 C-bills
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| chassis      = Olivetti Stage 9
 
| chassis      = Olivetti Stage 9
 
| armor        = Raydient Series 5
 
| armor        = Raydient Series 5
| engine      = 300 [[XL Engine|XL]]
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| engine      = [[Gorvachs 300 XL]]
| speed        = Gorvachs 54
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| comsys      = [[Raptor X-T Type iii]]
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| T&T          = [[Goshawk E-Series]]
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| heat sinks  = 17 [[Double heat sinks]]
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| speed        = 54
 
| armament    =
 
| armament    =
* 2 x Type XX [[ER PPC]]
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* 2x [[ER PPC]]s
* 2 x Series IV [[LRM-15]]
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* 2x [[LRM-15]]s
* 4 x Type DL [[Ultra AC/5]]
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* 4x [[Ultra AC/5]]s
 
| BV (1.0)    = 2,433<ref name=RSMW>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I''</ref>
 
| BV (1.0)    = 2,433<ref name=RSMW>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I''</ref>
| BV (2.0)    = 2,784<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 149</ref>
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| BV (2.0)    = 2,784<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 149, "Jupiter 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 278</ref>
 
}}  
 
}}  
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Jupiter''''' was designed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] to compliment their premier assault 'Mech, the ''[[Turkina]]'', during the [[Jihad]]. Although not as versatile as the ''Turkina'', it was developed from the most commonly parts available at the time, giving the ''Jupiter'' a rugged and easily-repaired design that many other designs cannot match.<ref name=TRO148>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 148</ref> Due to its durability, ''Jupiters'' have been spotted in many mercenary and House armies throughout the post-Jihad [[Inner Sphere]].
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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 [[Great House|House]] armies throughout the post-[[Jihad]] [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/>
  
The ''Jupiter'' is a massive [[BattleMech]] that can only 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.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 148-149</ref>
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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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.<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/>
  
==Armament==
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The ''Jupiter'' is armed for long range combat. The 'Mech mounts a pair of Type XX [[ER PPC]]s and two Series IV [[LRM-15]] launchers, giving it excellent long range capabilities. These are backed up by four Type DL [[Ultra AC/5]]s 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.<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/>
The ''Jupiter'' is armed for long range combat. The 'Mech mounts a pair of Type XX [[ER PPC]]s and two Series IV [[LRM-15]] launchers, giving it excellent long range capabilities. These are backed up by four Type DL [[Ultra AC/5]]s 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.<ref name=TRO148 />
 
  
 
==Variants==
 
==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/10]]s. The LRM-15s have been upgraded with [[Artemis IV]] for increase accuracy. Finally, to increase its maneuverability, the ''Jupiter'' 2 has had [[jump jet]]s added that allow it to jump up to ninety meters.<ref name=TRO148 /> BV (1.0) = 2,915<ref name=RSMW /> BV (2.0) = 3,278
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*;''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/10]]s. The LRM-15s have been upgraded with [[Artemis IV]] for increased accuracy. Finally, to increase its maneuverability, the ''Jupiter'' 2 has had [[jump jet]]s added that allow it to jump up to ninety meters.<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> BV (1.0) = 2,915<ref name=RSMW /> BV (2.0) = 3,278<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 133</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 279</ref>
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*;''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]].<ref name=TRO3078pp148-149/> BV (1.0) = ??<ref name=RSMW /> BV (2.0) = 3,074<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 134</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 280</ref>
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*;''Jupiter'' 4 : This [[Dark Age]] variant of the ''Jupiter'' uses an [[XL Fusion Engine]] to reach a top speed of 64km/h. In place of the standard weaponry, it carries two ER PPCs, two [[Streak SRM-4]]s, and a pair of [[Artemis IV]] enhanced LRM-15s. BV (2.0) = 2,955<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 196</ref>
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==Notable pilots==
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*[[Kyle Powers]], Knight errant of the Republic, piloted a Jupiter, probably his own mech, during his mission in Achernar, being killed at his command by the Steel Wolf Torrent. <ref>''A Call to Arms'', p. 249</ref>
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*[[Raul Ortega]], Achernar Mechwarrior, used Kyle Powers mech after his death, taking his place as leader of the republic forces in Achernar. <ref>''A Call to Arms'', p. 249</ref>
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*[[Major Catford]]: Old republican officer, who left his post in a Guard republic's unit, trying to form a mercenary regiment (who he named Heavy Eridani Horse) without succes... In 3133 reappeared in republican's planet Basalt, as a commander of a mercenary unit under orders of Aldrington Emblyn. With his Jupiter, crushed an attack of their rival mercenary unit, but when his force attacked Obsidian Island, the prision in which Emblyn was emprisioned, his own unit betray him, passing to the enemy. With his mech destroyed, he ejects... but his ejection seat crashed on a rock, killing him. <ref name=ACtA26>''Ghost War'' p. 289</ref>
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*[[Wesley Parks]], officer of mercenary group [[Bannson's Raiders]], who fight against Combine invasion in planet [[Saffel]], in 3134, piloted a Jupiter. His later destiny is unknown.<ref name=ACtA07>''Daughter of the Dragon'' p. 265</ref>.
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==Notes==
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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.
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The Jupiter would later re-introduced into the Battletech universe with release of [[Technical Readout: 3075]], where third variant was introduced. The Wizkids' Liao Incursion have unique pilots with dossiers featuring 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.
  
* Some models are equipped with a 400 XL power plant and two Pattern J4 [[Streak SRM-4]]s at the expense of the autocannons for a faster speed of 65 km/h.
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
* [[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]
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<references />
* [[Technical Readout: 3075]]
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* [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/images/0/06/Dark_Age_12.pdf/DA-116.pdf Erin Johnston's Dossier]
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==Bibliography==
* [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/File:Dark_Age_40.pdf/DA-142.pdf Jack Farrell's Dossier]
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/images/5/55/Liao_Incursion_12.pdf/MW_LI_124.pdf Leala Banach's Dossier]
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* ''[https://www.sarna.net/wiki/index.php?title=Jupiter&action=edit&section=5 MWDA Dossier - Leala Banach (Liao Incusion)]
* [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/images/f/fc/Liao_Incursion_37.pdf/MW_LI_149.pdf Geo Keane's Dossier]
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_40.pdf MWDA Dossier - "One-Eye" Jack Farrell (Dark Age)]
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_12.pdf MWDA Dossier - Erin Johnston (Dark Age)]
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_37.pdf MWDA Dossier - Geo Keane (Liao Incursion)]
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* ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
  
==Notes==
 
<references/>
 
  
 
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Revision as of 17:43, 26 June 2019

Jupiter (BattleMech)
Jupiter
Production information
Manufacturer CJF Factory Zone 4
Production Year 3068[1]
Model Standard
Class Assault
Cost 24,138,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 100 tons
Chassis Olivetti Stage 9
Armor Raydient Series 5
Engine Gorvachs 300 XL
Communications System Raptor X-T Type iii
Targeting Tracking System Goshawk E-Series
Heat Sinks 17 Double heat sinks
Speed 54 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 2,433[2]
BV (2.0) 2,784[3][4]


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.[3]

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.[3]

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.[3]

Variants

  • Jupiter
    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.[3] BV (1.0) = 2,915[2] BV (2.0) = 3,278[5][6]
  • Jupiter
    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.[3] BV (1.0) = ??[2] BV (2.0) = 3,074[7][8]

Notable pilots

  • Kyle Powers, Knight errant of the Republic, piloted a Jupiter, probably his own mech, during his mission in Achernar, being killed at his command by the Steel Wolf Torrent. [10]
  • Raul Ortega, Achernar Mechwarrior, used Kyle Powers mech after his death, taking his place as leader of the republic forces in Achernar. [11]
  • Major Catford: Old republican officer, who left his post in a Guard republic's unit, trying to form a mercenary regiment (who he named Heavy Eridani Horse) without succes... In 3133 reappeared in republican's planet Basalt, as a commander of a mercenary unit under orders of Aldrington Emblyn. With his Jupiter, crushed an attack of their rival mercenary unit, but when his force attacked Obsidian Island, the prision in which Emblyn was emprisioned, his own unit betray him, passing to the enemy. With his mech destroyed, he ejects... but his ejection seat crashed on a rock, killing him. [12]

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 re-introduced into the Battletech universe with release of Technical Readout: 3075, where third variant was introduced. The Wizkids' Liao Incursion have unique pilots with dossiers featuring 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.


References

  1. MUL online date for the Jupiter (BattleMech)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 149, "Jupiter 'Mech Profile"
  4. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 278
  5. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 133
  6. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 279
  7. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 134
  8. Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 280
  9. Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 196
  10. A Call to Arms, p. 249
  11. A Call to Arms, p. 249
  12. Ghost War p. 289
  13. Daughter of the Dragon p. 265

Bibliography