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Line 1: − '''Partial Wing''' can refer to:+ [[Image:Cougar-XR.jpg|210px|right|thumb|Experimental Cougar-XR equipped with a partial wing system]] − *The ''[[Partial Wing_(BattleMech)|Partial Wing (BattleMech)]]'', system created by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] that allows Mechs to glide in the air. Later developed for ProtoMechs.+ == Description == − *The ''[[Partial_Wing_(Battle_Armor)|Partial Wing (Battle Armor)]]'', a Battle Armor counterpart to the BattleMech version of the equipment designed by the [[Draconis Combine]] for their [[Kage]] suits and other Battle Armor.+ First designed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in [[3061]] and entering production in [[3067]], the partial wing system offers increased jump capability comparable to the [[improved jump jet]] system, but also increases the rate of heat dissipation. Not to be confused with the [[Land-Air 'Mech]] concept, the partial wing is a fixed wing system that allows a 'Mech to glide an additional 60 meters when using normal [[jump jet]]s. In addition, its large surface area allows a 'Mech to more efficiently radiate excess heat. The technology was later adapted for use in [[ProtoMechs]] by [[Clan Blood Spirit]] starting in [[3063]] and entering production by [[3070]].<ref name="TOp293">''Tactical Operations'', p. 293, "BattleMech/ProtoMech Partial Wing"</ref> − {{disambig}} + == Notes == + <div class="gamerules"> + === Game Notes === + Designed for use with BattleMechs, IndustrialMechs, and ProtoMechs. It cannot be used on Land Air 'Mechs{{cn}} or on Glider ProtoMechs.<ref name="IOexProto">''[[Interstellar Operations]], Expanded ProtoMech Construction Rules</ref> UltraHeavy ProtoMechs are assumed to use the same rules for mounting Partial Wings as Clan BattleMechs.<ref name="IOexProto/> + + In standard atmosphere, the Partial Wing adds +2 Jump MP, and an additional 3 heat dissipated per turn. + + The weight of the system (Clan Techbase) is 5% of the 'Mech's weight (7% for Inner Sphere, 20% for ProtoMechs<ref name="TOp292">Tactical Operations, Page 292</ref>) and rounded up to the nearest 0.5 ton. It occupies three critical spaces in each side torso for BattleMechs, and one weapon slot in the torso for ProtoMechs.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans'', p. 3, "Cougar-XR"</ref><ref name="TOp293"/> + + The Partial Wing is classified as experimental technology as of 3067. However, by [[3085]] the technology was reclassified as [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]]. This allowed the technology to become more available for limited production.<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes''. p. 206, "BattleMech & ProtoMech Partial Wings get reclassified as Advanced Technology"</ref> + + Until an official source or Errata states otherwise, it can be assumed that it does '''not''' increase the Heat Capacity of a ProtoMech.{{cn}} + </div> + + == References == + <references /> + + == Bibliography == + * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans]]'' + * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' + * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' + + [[Category:Technology|Partial Wing]] + [[Category:Equipment|Partial Wing]] + [[Category:Experimental Technology]] + [[Category:Advanced Technology]]
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| − | + | [[Image:Cougar-XR.jpg|210px|right|thumb|Experimental Cougar-XR equipped with a partial wing system]] | |
| − | + | == Description == | |
| − | + | First designed by [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in [[3061]] and entering production in [[3067]], the partial wing system offers increased jump capability comparable to the [[improved jump jet]] system, but also increases the rate of heat dissipation. Not to be confused with the [[Land-Air 'Mech]] concept, the partial wing is a fixed wing system that allows a 'Mech to glide an additional 60 meters when using normal [[jump jet]]s. In addition, its large surface area allows a 'Mech to more efficiently radiate excess heat. The technology was later adapted for use in [[ProtoMechs]] by [[Clan Blood Spirit]] starting in [[3063]] and entering production by [[3070]].<ref name="TOp293">''Tactical Operations'', p. 293, "BattleMech/ProtoMech Partial Wing"</ref> | |
| − | {{ | + | == Notes == |
| + | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| + | === Game Notes === | ||
| + | Designed for use with BattleMechs, IndustrialMechs, and ProtoMechs. It cannot be used on Land Air 'Mechs{{cn}} or on Glider ProtoMechs.<ref name="IOexProto">''[[Interstellar Operations]], Expanded ProtoMech Construction Rules</ref> UltraHeavy ProtoMechs are assumed to use the same rules for mounting Partial Wings as Clan BattleMechs.<ref name="IOexProto/> | ||
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| + | In standard atmosphere, the Partial Wing adds +2 Jump MP, and an additional 3 heat dissipated per turn. | ||
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| + | The weight of the system (Clan Techbase) is 5% of the 'Mech's weight (7% for Inner Sphere, 20% for ProtoMechs<ref name="TOp292">Tactical Operations, Page 292</ref>) and rounded up to the nearest 0.5 ton. It occupies three critical spaces in each side torso for BattleMechs, and one weapon slot in the torso for ProtoMechs.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans'', p. 3, "Cougar-XR"</ref><ref name="TOp293"/> | ||
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| + | The Partial Wing is classified as experimental technology as of 3067. However, by [[3085]] the technology was reclassified as [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]]. This allowed the technology to become more available for limited production.<ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes''. p. 206, "BattleMech & ProtoMech Partial Wings get reclassified as Advanced Technology"</ref> | ||
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| + | Until an official source or Errata states otherwise, it can be assumed that it does '''not''' increase the Heat Capacity of a ProtoMech.{{cn}} | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
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| + | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Technology|Partial Wing]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Equipment|Partial Wing]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Experimental Technology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Advanced Technology]] | ||