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| Name = Phalanx | | Name = Phalanx | ||
| Manufacturer = [[Irian Technologies]], [[Free Worlds Defense Industries]] | | Manufacturer = [[Irian Technologies]], [[Free Worlds Defense Industries]] | ||
| + | | production year=3065 | ||
| + | | year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4813/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Use = Support | | Use = Support | ||
| Weight Class = Heavy | | Weight Class = Heavy | ||
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| Mass = 1,500 | | Mass = 1,500 | ||
| Top Speed = 22 | | Top Speed = 22 | ||
| − | | Armament = [["King David" Light Gauss Rifle]] | + | | Armament = <span></span> |
| − | | Armor Type = Improved Stealth | + | * 1x [[King David Light Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|"King David" Light Gauss Rifle]] |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 50<ref name=CE>''Combat Equipment'', | + | * 1x [[SRM-4 (Battle Armor)|SRM-4]] |
| − | | BV (2.0) = 56<ref name=TRO31>''Technical Readout: 3075'', | + | | Armor Type = [[Improved Stealth]] |
| + | | BV (1.0) = 50<ref name=CE>''Combat Equipment'', p. 46</ref> | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 56<ref name=TRO31>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 31</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 52</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==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.<ref name=CE /> Shortly thereafter, they began producing their own variant on [[Gibson]].<ref name=TRO30>''Technical Readout: 3075'', | + | 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'', p. 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. <ref name=CE /><ref name=TRO31 /> | + | 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 /> |
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | 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 | + | The ''Phalanx'' features a [[King David Light Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|"King David" Light Gauss Rifle]], which has good range, but only decent firepower. To supplement this, the battlesuit carries an [[SRM-4 (Battle Armor)|SRM-4]] with an additional reload. The missile launcher uses a [[Detachable Missile Pack|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 /><div style="clear:left;"> </div> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * Phalanx-B | + | *;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" rifle. The one-shot weapon enables ''Phalanx'' troopers to disable a [[vehicle]] or [['Mech]], though it also suffers feedback and, potentially, an explosion. This version of the ''Phalanx'' uses [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]]. BV (1.0) = 51<ref name=CE /> BV (2.0) = 61<ref name=TRO>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 30-31</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 53</ref> |
| − | * Phalanx-C | + | *;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 (Battle Armor)|Heavy Mortar]] for indirect fire support and a clone of the powerful [[Magshot Gauss Rifle (Battle Armor)|Magshot Gauss Rifle]]. BV (2.0) = 47<ref name=TRO /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 54</ref> |
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| + | *;Phalanx-D : This version of the Phalanx carries a single battle claw and a [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser (Battle Armor)|Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]]. BV (2.0) =62<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 23</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Phalanx.PNG|Original ''Phalanx'' from ''[[Combat Equipment]]'' | ||
| + | File:Phalanx color.jpg|''Phalanx'' Battle Armor in action from ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076|JHS:3076]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | + | <references/> | |
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| − | == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | + | * ''[[Combat Equipment]]'' | |
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
[[Category:Battle Armor]] | [[Category:Battle Armor]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy Battle Armor]] | [[Category:Heavy Battle Armor]] | ||
[[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] | [[Category:Inner Sphere Battle Armor]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Free Worlds League Battle Armor]] | ||
Revision as of 16:57, 11 November 2022
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| Phalanx | |
| Production information | |
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| Manufacturer | Irian Technologies, Free Worlds Defense Industries |
| Production Year | 3065[1] |
| 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 |
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| Armor Type | Improved Stealth |
| BV (1.0) | 50[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 56[3][4] |
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.[2] Shortly thereafter, they began producing their own variant on Gibson.[5]
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. [2][3]
Weapons and Equipment
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.[2][3]
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" rifle. The one-shot weapon enables Phalanx troopers to disable a vehicle or 'Mech, though it also suffers feedback and, potentially, an explosion. This version of the Phalanx uses Advanced Technology. BV (1.0) = 51[2] BV (2.0) = 61[6][7]
- 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[6][8]
- Phalanx-D
- This version of the Phalanx carries a single battle claw and a Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser. BV (2.0) =62[9]
Gallery
Original Phalanx from Combat Equipment
Phalanx Battle Armor in action from JHS:3076
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Phalanx (Battle Armor)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Combat Equipment, p. 46
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 31
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 52
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 30
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 30-31
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 53
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 54
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 23