Jupiter (BattleMech)

Jupiter
Production information
Manufacturer	Clan Jade Falcon
Class	Assault
Technical specifications
Mass	100 tons
Chassis	Olivetti Stage 9
Armor	Raydient Series 7
Engine	300 XL
Speed	54 km/h
Armament	2x Type XX ER PPC 2x Series IV LRM-15 4x Type DL Ultra AC/5
BV (1.0)	2,433

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 Tukina it was developed from the most common parts available 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.

Armament

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 dependant weapons have been silenced due to lack of ammunition in prolonged engagements.

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/10s. The LRM-15s have been upgraded with Artemis IV for increase accuraccy. Finally to increase its maneuverability the Jupiter 2 has had jump jets added which allow it to jump up to ninety meters. BV (1.0) = 2,915

Some models are equipped with a 400 XL power plant and two Pattern J4 Streak SRM-4s at the expense of the Autocannons for a faster speed of 65 km/h.

References

• Record Sheets: Mechwarrior Dark Age I
• Erin Johnston's Dossier
• Jack Farrell's Dossier
• Leala Banach's Dossier
• Geo Keane's Dossier