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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The | + | The '''Phalanx''' is a [[battle armor]] design created and produced by [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]] in the [[Free Worlds League]]. This design is the [[FWLM]]'s answer to larger, harder-hitting battle armor such as the [[Kanazuchi]] and [[Gnome]]. They began to engineer the Phalanx in [[3059]], but problems plagued the team and could not be resolved. After more than two years, IBMU brought in scientists from [[Word of Blake]], who quickly solved the technical problems. When production began in [[3065]], the Word was allowed to purchase units as repayment for their assistance. |
| − | The | + | The Phalanx has decent speed for heavy battle armor, capable of moving on the ground at a clip up to 22 km/h. It skimps on armor protection, however, as a [[Large Laser]] is enough to completely destroy the suit and kill the trooper inside. This armor is, however, improved stealth, which means that the Phalanx is much more difficult to target than most other battle armor. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The | + | The Phalanx features a [["King David" Light Gauss Rifle]], which has good range, but only decent firepower. To supplement this, the battlesuit carries an [[SRM-4]] with an additional reload. The missile launcher uses a detachable system similar to the one found on the [[Longinus]]. The Phalanx has a battle claw on the left hand and an armored glove on the right, meaning that it can make use of infantry weapons and can ride mounted on [[OmniMech]]s. It cannot, however, make anti-[['Mech]] attacks. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *Word of Blake - Since the Word helped the FWLM create the | + | *Word of Blake - Since the Word helped the FWLM create the Phalanx, they have created their own variant. Though they use the original as well, the Blakist Phalanx carries a [['Mech Taser Rifle]] instead of the "King David". The one-shot weapon enables Phalanx troopers to disable a [[vehicle]] or [['Mech]], though it also suffers feedback and, potentially, an explosion. BV (1.0) = 51 |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:01, 12 May 2008
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| Phalanx | |
| Production information | |
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| Manufacturer | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited |
| Use | Support |
| Weight Class | Heavy |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 439,910 C-bills |
| Introduced | 3065 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 1,500 kg |
| Top Speed | 22 km/h |
| Armament | |
| Armor Type | Improved Stealth |
| BV (1.0) | 50 |
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Description
The Phalanx is a battle armor design created and produced by Irian BattleMechs Unlimited in the Free Worlds League. This design is the FWLM's answer to larger, harder-hitting battle armor such as the Kanazuchi and Gnome. They began to engineer the Phalanx in 3059, but problems plagued the team and could not be resolved. After more than two years, IBMU brought in scientists from Word of Blake, who quickly solved the technical problems. When production began in 3065, the Word was allowed to purchase units as repayment for their assistance.
The Phalanx has decent speed for heavy battle armor, capable of moving on the ground at a clip up to 22 km/h. It skimps on armor protection, however, as a Large Laser is enough to completely destroy the suit and kill the trooper inside. This armor is, however, improved stealth, which means that the Phalanx is much more difficult to target than most other battle armor.
Armament
The Phalanx features a "King David" Light Gauss Rifle, which has good range, but only decent firepower. To supplement this, the battlesuit carries an SRM-4 with an additional reload. The missile launcher uses a detachable system similar to the one found on the Longinus. The Phalanx has a battle claw on the left hand and an armored glove on the right, meaning that it can make use of infantry weapons and can ride mounted on OmniMechs. It cannot, however, make anti-'Mech attacks.
Variants
- Word of Blake - Since the Word helped the FWLM create the Phalanx, they have created their own variant. Though they use the original as well, the Blakist Phalanx carries a 'Mech Taser Rifle instead of the "King David". The one-shot weapon enables Phalanx troopers to disable a vehicle or 'Mech, though it also suffers feedback and, potentially, an explosion. BV (1.0) = 51