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{{Update Needed|[[Technical Readout: 3026]]}}
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{{Update Needed|[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 25]]}}
{{otheruses|the hovercraft|other uses|Pegasus}}
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{{otheruses|the [[Combat Vehicle]]|the ''[[Vincent|Vincent Mk. 42]]''-class [[WarShip]]|Pegasus (Vincent)}}
 
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
| image          = Pegasus Shrapnel010.jpg
 
| image          = Pegasus Shrapnel010.jpg
| name            = Pegasus Scout Hover Tank
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| name            = Pegasus scout hovertank
 
| manufacturer    = [[Exeter Organization]]
 
| manufacturer    = [[Exeter Organization]]
 
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[[Valiant Systems]]<ref name=HBHDp175>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 175</ref>
 
[[Valiant Systems]]<ref name=HBHDp175>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 175</ref>
| production year = 2791
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| production year =2791
| year reference  = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2461/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| year reference  =<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2461/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Mission        = Reconnaissance/Spotting
 
| Mission        = Reconnaissance/Spotting
 
| Type            = Hovercraft
 
| Type            = Hovercraft
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| Crew            = 3
 
| Crew            = 3
 
| armament        =  
 
| armament        =  
* 2x [[SRM-6]]
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*2x [[SRM 6]]
* 1x [[medium laser]]
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*1x [[medium laser]]
 
| BV (1.0)        = 419
 
| BV (1.0)        = 419
 
| BV (2.0)        = 640
 
| BV (2.0)        = 640
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Pegasus''' is a popular recon unit due to its good speed, decent armor, and respectable firepower. It can be found in almost all militaries, having been introduced during the [[First Succession War]].{{cn}}
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The '''Pegasus''' is a popular recon unit, due to its good speed, decent armor, and respectable firepower. It can be found in almost all militaries, having been introduced in the [[First Succession War]].
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The Pegasus mounts considerable weaponry for its size, a pair of [[StarStreak Heavy]] [[SRM-6]]s and a [[medium laser]], either a [[Defiance B3M]] or [[Diverse Optics Type 2]] depending on the manufacturer.{{cn}}
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The Pegasus mounts considerable weaponry for its size, a pair of [[StarStreak Heavy]] [[SRM 6]]s and a [[medium laser]], either a [[Defiance B3M]] or [[Diverse Optics Type 2]] depending on the manufacturer.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
As a recon vehicle, known variants of the Pegasus include removing weapons altogether or conversely removing the sensors and adding more SRM ammo.
 
As a recon vehicle, known variants of the Pegasus include removing weapons altogether or conversely removing the sensors and adding more SRM ammo.
  
*; Pegasus (Unarmed) : This [[2873]] version of the Pegasus removes all the weaponry. It has twelve tons of cargo space available. BV (2.0) = 317<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 79</ref>
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*;Pegasus (Unarmed) : This [[2873]] version of the Pegasus removes all the weaponry. It has twelve tons of cargo space available. BV (2.0)=317<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 79</ref>
  
*; Pegasus (Missile) : This [[2854]] Pegasus variant replaces the medium laser with an extra SRM-6 and an additional ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 678<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 77</ref>
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*;Pegasus (Missile) : This [[2854]] Pegasus variant replaces the medium laser with an extra SRM-6 and an additional ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 678<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 77</ref>
  
*; Pegasus (Sensor) : This [[2798]] version replaces the SRM-6 racks with a pair of [[SRM-4]] launchers. The freed space is occupied by a [[remote sensor dispenser]]. BV (2.0) = 571<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 78</ref>
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*;Pegasus (Sensor) : This [[2798]] version replaces the SRM 6 racks with a pair of [[SRM-4]] launchers. The freed space is occupied by a [[Remote Sensor Dispenser]]. BV (2.0) = 571<ref>''Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged'', p. 78</ref>
  
*; 3058 Upgrade : After the [[Truce of Tukayyid]], the [[DCMS]] began an upgrade of the Pegasus hovertank. The newer model, produced by [[Scarborough Manufacturers]] of [[Al Na'ir]], replaces the [[internal combustion engine]] with a 140-rated [[fusion engine]] and the weapons array with twin [[Valiant Pilum]] SRM-6 racks and a [[Victory Heartbeat]] [[medium pulse laser]]. It also adds a new communications system, the [[Scarborough Talky 3 w/Guardian ECM|Scarborough Talky 3]] with [[Guardian ECM]], a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] system, and a [[Beagle active probe]]. This gives the new Pegasus a faster speed of 151.2 km/h, increases its firepower, and adds electronic warfare capabilities. BV (1.0) = 515;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 92</ref> BV (2.0) = 706<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 69</ref>
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*;3058 Upgrade : After the [[Truce of Tukayyid]], the [[DCMS]] began an upgrade of the Pegasus hovertank. The newer model, produced by [[Scarborough Manufacturers]] of [[Al Na'ir]], replaces the [[internal combustion engine]] with a 140-rated [[fusion engine]] and the weapons array with twin [[Valiant Pilum]] SRM-6 racks and [[Victory Heartbeat]] [[medium pulse laser]]. It also adds a new communications system [[Scarborough Talky 3 w/Guardian ECM|Scarborough Talky 3]] with [[Guardian ECM]], a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] system, and a [[Beagle active probe]]. This gives the new Pegasus a faster speed of 151.2 km/h, increases its firepower, and adds electronic warfare capabilities. BV (1.0) = 515<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 92</ref>, BV (2.0) = 706<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 69</ref>
  
*; Pegasus C3 : This version mounts more armor than the typical 3058 upgrade version and carries a pair of [[medium pulse laser]]s and [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers in the turret. Room for all this weaponry comes at the expense of the electronics equipment mounted in the typical 3058 Pegasus. This version does, however, include a [[C3 slave]] in the tank's hull which allows it to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 569;<ref name=RS3058U(BC)p93>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 93</ref> BV (2.0) = 785<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 70</ref>
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*; Pegasus C3 : This version mounts more armor than the typical 3058 upgrade version, and carries a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers in the turret. Room for all this weaponry comes at the expense of the electronics equipment mounted in the typical 3058 Pegasus. This version does, however, include a [[C3 slave]] in the tank's hull which allows it to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 569<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 93</ref>, BV (2.0) = 785<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 70</ref>
  
*; Pegasus MRM : This [[3063]] version carries a turret-mounted [[MRM-20]] launcher and an [[ER medium laser]]. It also carries a Guardian ECM suite and a C3 slave. BV (1.0) = 571;<ref name=RS3058U(BC)p93 /> BV (2.0) = 781<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 71</ref>
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*; Pegasus MRM : This [[3063]] version carries a turret-mounted [[MRM-20]] launcher and an [[ER medium laser]]. It also carries a Guardian ECM Suite and a C3 slave. BV (1.0) = 571<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 93</ref> , BV (2.0) = 781<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 71</ref>
  
*; Pegasus (Sealed) : This version is [[Environmental Sealing|environmentally sealed]] and uses [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor to provide protection. The electronic equipment (TAG, Guardian, Beagle) give this variant further protection. It also uses a [[light engine]] and replaces the standard weapons with twin [[MML-3]] launchers and as reserve a medium pulse laser is installed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 618<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 30</ref>
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*;Pegasus (Sealed) : This version is [[Environmental Sealing|environmentally sealed]] and uses [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] armor to provide protection. The electronic equipment (TAG,Guardian,Beagle) give this variant further protection. It also uses a [[Light Engine]] and replaces the standard weapons with twin [[MML-3]] launchers and as reserve an MPL is installed.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 618<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 30</ref>
  
*; Pegasus (X-Pulse) : This is the production name of the Pegasus X described below. The only difference in the tank is the name. Performance, protection, and weapons are all identical. BV (2.0) = 1,119<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 39</ref>
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*;Pegasus (X-Pulse) : This is the production name of the Pegasus X described below. The only difference in the tank is the name. Performance, protection, and weapons are all identical. BV (2.0) = 1,119<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 39</ref>
 
 
*; Pegasus (Upgrade) : This 3091 variant further upgrades the classic design. A [[medium X-pulse laser]] is mounted in the traditional front mount, replacing the classic medium laser. The SRMs have been replaced by a quartet of [[MML-3]]s. These launchers provide the same short-range punch as the original, while also providing some, if light, long-range firepower. An [[active probe]] provides this variant with the scouting abilities the tank is famous for. A larger engine and a [[supercharger]] give a flank speed of over 140 km/h and a top speed of over 180 km/h. [[Heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor increases protection. BV (2.0) = 906<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 25'', p. 13</ref>
 
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*; Pegasus X : This was an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] variant produced by [[Scarborough Manufacturers|Scarborough Manufacturing Annex]], designer [[Robert McMichaelson]] of [[Algedi]] in the 3070s. Designed to use experimental weaponry and equipment, it was intended to become the next generation of the Pegasus in recon and harassment actions.  The vehicle was fitted with a 210 [[XL fusion engine]] with a [[supercharger]]. This allowed the vehicle to achieve flank speed of 170 km/h and 220 km/h when the supercharger was successfully engaged. Mounted in the turret, the vehicle had twin [[Diverse Optics Type 25PX]] [[medium X-pulse laser]]s co-axially mounted with a [[Guided Technologies 2nd Generation]] [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher.  To enhance its spotting abilities, the vehicle has a C3 slave unit fitted. The hull is protected by 4.5 tons of [[ProtecTec 19]] [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor. BV 2.0 = 1,119<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', pp. 8, 21: "Pegasus X" - Stats and fluff for the experimental variant of the Pegasus</ref>
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*; Pegasus X : This was an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] variant produced by [[Scarborough Manufacturers|Scarborough Manufacturing Annex]], designer [[Robert McMichaelson]] of [[Algedi]] in the 3070s. Designed to use experimental weaponry and equipment, it was intended become the next generation of the Pegasus in recon and harassment actions.  The vehicle was fitted with a 210 [[XL fusion engine]] with a [[supercharger]]. This allowed the vehicle to achieve flank speed of 170 km/h and 220 km/h when the Supercharger is successfully engaged. Mounted in the turret, the vehicle has twin [[Diverse Optics Type 25PX]] [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s co-axially mounted with a [[Guided Technologies 2nd Generation]] [[Streak SRM 6]] launcher.  To enhance its spotting abilities, the vehicle has a C3 slave unit fitted. The hull is protected by 4.5 tons of [[ProtecTec 19]] [[Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] Armor. BV 1.0 = ????, BV 2.0 = 1,119<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', p. 8, 21, "Pegasus X" - Stats and fluff for the experimental variant of the Pegasus.</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
The Pegasus (X-Pulse) variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
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The Pegasus (X-Pulse) variant is subject of the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/>
* [[Hard to Pilot]]
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* [[Hard to Pilot]]  
 
* [[Improved Communications]]
 
* [[Improved Communications]]
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
* It was confirmed on the official Ask the Writers forum that the names of the communications system on the standard Pegasus - "Exeter LongScan w/ ReconLock" - and the targeting system - "Salamander Systems CommPhase Unit" - were accidentally reversed in ''Technical Readout: 3026'' and subsequent editions.<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,64714.msg1488800.html#msg1488800 Official Ask the Writers ruling from Paul]</ref>
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* It was confirmed on the official Ask The Writers forum that the names of the communications system on the standard Pegasus - "Exeter LongScan w/ ReconLock" - and the targeting system - "Salamander Systems CommPhase Unit" - had accidentally been reversed in ''Technical Readout: 3026'' and subsequent editions.<ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,64714.msg1488800.html#msg1488800 Official Ask The Writer ruling from Paul]</ref>
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Pegasus_MW1stE.PNG|Silhouette of the original Pegasus from ''[[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game|MW:The BattleTech RPG]]''
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Pegasus Hover.jpg|Original Pegasus from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]''
Pegasus Hover.jpg|Pegasus from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|TRO:3026]]''
 
 
Pegasus HWH3031.jpg|Decolorized reprint of ''Pegasus'' from German ''[[Hardware-Handbuch 3031|HWH:3031]]''
 
Pegasus HWH3031.jpg|Decolorized reprint of ''Pegasus'' from German ''[[Hardware-Handbuch 3031|HWH:3031]]''
 
Pegasus TRO3026Revised.png|Pegasus from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]''
 
Pegasus TRO3026Revised.png|Pegasus from ''[[Technical Readout: 3026 Revised|TRO:3026 Revised]]''
3039 Pegasus.jpg|Pegasus from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]''
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3039 Pegasus.jpg|Reissued Pegasus from ''[[Technical Readout: 3039|TRO:3039]]''
 
3058U Pegasus.jpg|Upgraded Pegasus from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
 
3058U Pegasus.jpg|Upgraded Pegasus from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]''
Pegasus (X-Pulse) TROPrototypes.jpg|Pegasus (X-Pulse) from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]''
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Pegasus (X-Pulse).png|Variant Pegasus (X-Pulse)'' from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Proto]]''
 
Pegasus Shrapnel010.jpg|Pegasus from [[Shrapnel_(magazine)#Issue_10|''Shrapnel'' #10]]
 
Pegasus Shrapnel010.jpg|Pegasus from [[Shrapnel_(magazine)#Issue_10|''Shrapnel'' #10]]
 
Camokuritagaledonregulars.png|Pegasus in colors of [[Galedon Regulars]] from ''[[Camo Specs]]''
 
Camokuritagaledonregulars.png|Pegasus in colors of [[Galedon Regulars]] from ''[[Camo Specs]]''
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Pegasus_MW1stE.PNG|Pegasus from ''[[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game]]''
 
Pegasus CA.png|Pegasus from ''[[MechWarrior: Counterassault|MWDA CA]]'' dossiers
 
Pegasus CA.png|Pegasus from ''[[MechWarrior: Counterassault|MWDA CA]]'' dossiers
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]''
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/counterassault_16.pdf Kristin Crowley's Dossier from MWDA's counterassault]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]''
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]

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