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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Sasquatch.JPG |image=Sasquatch.JPG − |name=''Sasquatch'' + |name=Sasquatch |manufacturer=[[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] |manufacturer=[[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] |model=SQS-TH-002<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 168</ref> |model=SQS-TH-002<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 168</ref> |production year=3065 |production year=3065 |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2799/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2799/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |cost= 95,553,826 C-bills + |class=Assault − |Tech Base=Inner Sphere+ |cost= 20,246,801 C-bills − |mech type=BattleMech |mass=85 |mass=85 − |chassis=[[VEST 201 Charlie]] + |chassis=VEST 201 Charlie − |armor=[[StarSlab Standard]] + |armor=StarSlab Standard − |engine=[[EXP 425]] [[XXL engine|XXL]] + |engine=[[EXP 425 XXL]] |comsys=[[Irian TelStar]] |comsys=[[Irian TelStar]] |T&T=[[O/P 2000]] |T&T=[[O/P 2000]] |heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]] |heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]] |speed=65 |speed=65 − |armament= <span></span> + |armament= 1x [[Small Laser]] <br> 1x [[Gauss Rifle]] <br> 3x [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s <br> 1x [[Large Shield]] − * 1x [[Small laser]] − * 1x [[Gauss rifle]] − * 3x [[Medium X-Pulse laser]] − * 1x [[Large shield]] |BV (1.0)=1,896 |BV (1.0)=1,896 |BV (2.0)=2,030<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 274</ref> |BV (2.0)=2,030<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 274</ref> Line 27:
Line 22: ==Description== ==Description== − A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Sasquatch''''' was to be [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team|VEST]]'s entry into the Assault 'Mech category. After producing a prototype 'Mech, someone stole it out of the VEST facility. VEST immediately redesigned the ''Sasquatch'' to destroy the stolen 'Mech. To increase the speed over the original, engineers used an [[XXL engine]]. By stripping out the secondary weapons of the original, VEST was able to increase armor protection and add a [[Large Shield]] for additional protection. The stolen prototype ''Sasquatch'' faced the updated model, and was soundly defeated. + A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Sasquatch''''' was to be VEST's entry into the Assault 'Mech category. After producing a prototype 'Mech, someone stole it out of the VEST facility. VEST immediately redesigned the ''Sasquatch'' to destroy the stolen 'Mech. To increase the speed over the original, engineers used an [[XXL Engine]]. By stripping out the secondary weapons of the original, VEST was able to increase armor protection and add a Large Shield for additional protection. The stolen prototype ''Sasquatch'' faced the updated model, and was soundly defeated. ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Sasquatch's'' main armament is its [[Grizzard Model 200]] [[Gauss rifle]], which is backed up by three [[Martell-X]] [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s and a single [[Exostar]] [[Small Laser]]. For additional protection, it mounts a [[Large Shield]] on its left arm. + The ''Sasquatch's'' main armament is its [[Grizzard Model 200]] [[Gauss Rifle]], which is backed up by three [[Martell-X]] [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s and a single [[Exostar]] [[Small Laser]]. For additional protection, it mounts a [[Large Shield]] on its left arm. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; SQS-TH-001 : The original ''Sasquatch'' mounted a smaller [[VOX 340]] [[XL engine]], but several [[Jump Jet]]s to compensate for the smaller engine. It also mounted a ton less armor, but had better armament in the form of a Gauss rifle, four [[medium pulse laser]]s, a small laser, two [[machine gun]]s, and an [[anti-missile system]].<ref name=S:TRp58>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 58</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,940<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 273</ref> + *;SQS-TH-001 : The original ''Sasquatch'' mounted a smaller VOX 340XL engine, but several [[Jump Jet]]s to compensate for the smaller engine. It also mounted a ton less armor, but had better armament in the form of a Gauss Rifle, four [[Medium Pulse Lasers]], a Small Laser, two [[Machine Guns]], and an [[Anti-Missile System]].<ref>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 58</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,940<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 273</ref> − *;SQS-TH-003 : While still being tested, this variant mounts [[improved jump jet]]s, giving it the ability to jump two hundred and forty meters. A [[large pulse laser]] and three additional [[double heat sink]]s are added, but at the cost of the Gauss rifle, the large shield and a medium X-pulse laser. BV (2.0) = 1,735<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 275</ref> + *;SQS-TH-003 : While still being tested, this variant mounts [[Improved Jump Jets]], giving it the ability to jump two-hundred and fourty metres. A [[Large Pulse Laser]] and three additional [[Double Heat Sink]]s are added, but at the cost of the Gauss Rifle, the Large Shield and a Medium X-Pulse Laser. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,735<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 275</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Sasquatch'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94, "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref> − * [[Difficult to Maintain]] − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Sasquatch_The_Reaches.PNG|Original ''Sasquatch'' from ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' − Sasquatch.JPG|''Sasquatch'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' − </gallery> − − ==Notes== − * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, he created the ''Sasquatch'' for the first product featuring it, ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]''. ==References== ==References== <references/> <references/> + ==Bibliography== + *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *"[[No Limits]]" − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] + [[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Sasquatch.JPG | |image=Sasquatch.JPG | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Sasquatch |
|manufacturer=[[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] | |manufacturer=[[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] | ||
|model=SQS-TH-002<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 168</ref> | |model=SQS-TH-002<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 168</ref> | ||
|production year=3065 | |production year=3065 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2799/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2799/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | |cost= | + | |class=Assault |
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|mass=85 | |mass=85 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=VEST 201 Charlie |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=StarSlab Standard |
| − | |engine=[[EXP 425 | + | |engine=[[EXP 425 XXL]] |
|comsys=[[Irian TelStar]] | |comsys=[[Irian TelStar]] | ||
|T&T=[[O/P 2000]] | |T&T=[[O/P 2000]] | ||
|heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]] | |heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]] | ||
|speed=65 | |speed=65 | ||
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= 1x [[Small Laser]] <br> 1x [[Gauss Rifle]] <br> 3x [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s <br> 1x [[Large Shield]] |
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|BV (1.0)=1,896 | |BV (1.0)=1,896 | ||
|BV (2.0)=2,030<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 274</ref> | |BV (2.0)=2,030<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 274</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Sasquatch''''' was to be | + | A [[Solaris VII]] [[BattleMech]], the '''''Sasquatch''''' was to be VEST's entry into the Assault 'Mech category. After producing a prototype 'Mech, someone stole it out of the VEST facility. VEST immediately redesigned the ''Sasquatch'' to destroy the stolen 'Mech. To increase the speed over the original, engineers used an [[XXL Engine]]. By stripping out the secondary weapons of the original, VEST was able to increase armor protection and add a Large Shield for additional protection. The stolen prototype ''Sasquatch'' faced the updated model, and was soundly defeated. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Sasquatch's'' main armament is its [[Grizzard Model 200]] [[Gauss | + | The ''Sasquatch's'' main armament is its [[Grizzard Model 200]] [[Gauss Rifle]], which is backed up by three [[Martell-X]] [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s and a single [[Exostar]] [[Small Laser]]. For additional protection, it mounts a [[Large Shield]] on its left arm. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; SQS-TH-001 : The original ''Sasquatch'' mounted a smaller | + | *;SQS-TH-001 : The original ''Sasquatch'' mounted a smaller VOX 340XL engine, but several [[Jump Jet]]s to compensate for the smaller engine. It also mounted a ton less armor, but had better armament in the form of a Gauss Rifle, four [[Medium Pulse Lasers]], a Small Laser, two [[Machine Guns]], and an [[Anti-Missile System]].<ref>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 58</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,940<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 273</ref> |
| − | *;SQS-TH-003 : While still being tested, this variant mounts [[ | + | *;SQS-TH-003 : While still being tested, this variant mounts [[Improved Jump Jets]], giving it the ability to jump two-hundred and fourty metres. A [[Large Pulse Laser]] and three additional [[Double Heat Sink]]s are added, but at the cost of the Gauss Rifle, the Large Shield and a Medium X-Pulse Laser. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,735<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 275</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | *"[[No Limits]]" | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]] | ||