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| Name = Phalanx
 
| Name = Phalanx
| Manufacturer = [[Irian BattleMechs Unlimited]]
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| Manufacturer = [[Irian Technologies]], [[Free Worlds Defense Industries]]
 
| Use = Support
 
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| Weight Class = Heavy
 
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| Armament = [["King David" Light Gauss Rifle]]<br>[[SRM-4]]
 
| Armament = [["King David" Light Gauss Rifle]]<br>[[SRM-4]]
 
| Armor Type = Improved Stealth
 
| Armor Type = Improved Stealth
| BV (1.0) = 50
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| BV (1.0) = 50<ref name=CE>''Combat Equipment'', pg. 46</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 56<ref name=TRO31>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 31</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==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.  
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The '''Phalanx''' is a [[battle armor]] design created and produced by [[Irian Technologies]] 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 that could not be resolved. After more than two years, IrTech 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.<ref name=CE /> Shortly thereafter, they began producing their own variant on [[Gibson]].<ref name=TRO30>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 30</ref>
  
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.  
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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. <ref name=CE /><ref name=TRO31 />
  
 
==Armament==
 
==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 [[OmniMech]]s. It cannot, however, make anti-[['Mech]] attacks.
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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.<ref name=CE /><ref name=TRO31 />
  
 
==Variants==
 
==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
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* Phalanx-B - 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<ref name=CE /> BV (2.0) = 61<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 30-31</ref>
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* Phalanx-C - The latest variation on the Phalanx to see action, the C has been deployed by the Word of Blake during its [[Jihad]]. It has a [[Heavy Mortar]] for indirect fire support and a clone of the powerful [[Magshot Gauss Rifle]]. BV (2.0) = 47<ref name=TRO />
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
*[[Combat Equipment]]
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*[[Combat Equipment]], pp. 46-47
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*[[Technical Readout: 3075]], pp. 30-31
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==Notes==
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[[Category:Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Heavy Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Heavy Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]]

Revision as of 09:12, 29 March 2009

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Phalanx
Production information
Manufacturer Irian Technologies, Free Worlds Defense Industries
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

"King David" Light Gauss Rifle
SRM-4

Armor Type Improved Stealth
BV (1.0) 50[1]
BV (2.0) 56[2]

Description

The Phalanx is a battle armor design created and produced by Irian Technologies 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 that could not be resolved. After more than two years, IrTech 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.[1] Shortly thereafter, they began producing their own variant on Gibson.[3]

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. [1][2]

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.[1][2]

Variants

  • Phalanx-B - 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[1] BV (2.0) = 61[4]
  • Phalanx-C - The latest variation on the Phalanx to see action, the C has been deployed by the Word of Blake during its Jihad. It has a Heavy Mortar for indirect fire support and a clone of the powerful Magshot Gauss Rifle. BV (2.0) = 47[4]

References

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Combat Equipment, pg. 46
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 31
  3. Technical Readout: 3075, pg. 30
  4. 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 30-31