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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image=Sasquatch.JPG
 
|image=Sasquatch.JPG
|name=Sasquatch
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|name=''Sasquatch''
 
|manufacturer=[[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]]
 
|manufacturer=[[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]]
|model=SQS-TH-002<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 168</ref>
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|model=SQS-TH-002<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 168</ref>
|class=Assault
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|production year=3065
|cost= 20,246,801 C-bills
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2799/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|cost= 95,553,826 C-bills
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|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
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|mech type=BattleMech
 
|mass=85
 
|mass=85
|chassis=VEST 201 Charlie
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|chassis=[[VEST 201 Charlie]]
|armor=StarSlab Standard
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|armor=[[StarSlab Standard]]
|engine=[[XXL Engine|EXP 425 XXL]]
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|engine=[[EXP 425]] [[XXL engine|XXL]]
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|comsys=[[Irian TelStar]]
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|T&T=[[O/P 2000]]
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]]
 
|speed=65
 
|speed=65
|armament= 1 x [[Small Laser]] <br> 1 x [[Gauss Rifle]] <br> 3 x [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s <br> 1 x [[Large Shield]]
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|armament= <span></span>
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* 1x [[Small laser]]
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* 1x [[Gauss rifle]]
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* 3x [[Medium X-Pulse laser]]
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* 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>
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}}
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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.
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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.
  
==Armament==
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==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Sasquatch's'' main armament is its Grizzard Model 200 [[Gauss Rifle]], which is backed up by three [[Medium X-Pulse Laser|Martell-X Medium Pulse Lasers]] and a single Exostar [[Small Laser]]. For additional protection, it mounts a [[Large Shield]] on its left arm.
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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 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]]. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,940<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 273</ref>
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*; 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-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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*;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>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Sasquatch'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94, "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref>
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* [[Difficult to Maintain]]
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Sasquatch_The_Reaches.PNG|Original ''Sasquatch'' from ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]''
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Sasquatch.JPG|''Sasquatch'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
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</gallery>
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==Notes==
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* 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==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]''
 
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
 
 
  
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:'Mechs]]
[[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]]
 
 
[[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Solarian BattleMechs]]

Latest revision as of 22:38, 18 April 2024

Sasquatch
Sasquatch
Production information
Manufacturer Vining Engineering and Salvage Team
Production Year 3065[1]
Model SQS-TH-002[2]
Class Assault
Cost 95,553,826 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 85 tons
Chassis VEST 201 Charlie
Armor StarSlab Standard
Engine EXP 425 XXL
Communications System Irian TelStar
Targeting Tracking System O/P 2000
Heat Sinks 10 Double heat sinks
Speed 65 km/h
Armament

BV (1.0) 1,896
BV (2.0) 2,030[3]


Description[edit]

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[edit]

The Sasquatch's main armament is its Grizzard Model 200 Gauss rifle, which is backed up by three Martell-X Medium X-Pulse Lasers and a single Exostar Small Laser. For additional protection, it mounts a Large Shield on its left arm.

Variants[edit]

  • SQS-TH-003 
    While still being tested, this variant mounts improved jump jets, giving it the ability to jump two hundred and forty meters. A large pulse laser and three additional double heat sinks are added, but at the cost of the Gauss rifle, the large shield and a medium X-pulse laser. BV (2.0) = 1,735[6]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Sasquatch has the following Design Quirks:[7]

Gallery[edit]

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. MUL online date for the Sasquatch
  2. Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 168
  3. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 274
  4. Solaris: The Reaches, p. 58
  5. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 273
  6. Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 275
  7. BattleMech Manual, p. 94, "BattleMech Quirk Table"

Bibliography[edit]