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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Spartan.jpg | + | |image = Spartan RGilClan v33.jpg |
| − | |name=''Spartan'' | + | |name = ''Spartan'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Martinson Armaments]]<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', | + | |manufacturer=[[Martinson Armaments]]<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 221–222: "Spartan Profile"</ref> |
|model=SPT-N2 | |model=SPT-N2 | ||
|production year=2765 | |production year=2765 | ||
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|mech type=BattleMech | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=80 | |mass=80 | ||
| − | |chassis=Geometric 500 Hard Core | + | |chassis=[[Geometric 500 Hard Core]] |
| − | |armor=Strasbourg Armaments 206 Diamond Weave | + | |armor=[[Strasbourg Armaments 206 Diamond Weave]] |
| − | |engine=[[Dantrus 400 XL]] | + | |engine=[[Dantrus 400]] [[XL engine|XL]] |
|comsys=[[Blow 300 SNA Net]] | |comsys=[[Blow 300 SNA Net]] | ||
| + | |T&T=[[Scope 40 RNDST]] | ||
| + | |heat sinks=13 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] | ||
|speed=86.4 | |speed=86.4 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x [[ER PPC]] | + | * 1x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | *3x [[Medium | + | * 3x [[Medium pulse laser]]s |
| − | *2x [[Streak SRM-2]]s | + | * 2x [[Streak SRM-2]]s |
| − | *1x [[Anti- | + | * 1x [[Anti-missile system]] |
| − | *1x [[Target | + | * 1x [[Target acquisition gear|TAG]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,280<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 306</ref> | + | |BV (1.0) = 1,280<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 306</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,605<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 253</ref> | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,605<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 253</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Spartan''''' | + | The '''''Spartan''''' [['Mech]] was designed in [[2765]] in response to increased hostility in the [[Periphery]] prior to the [[Amaris coup|coup]] launched by [[Stefan Amaris]]. Designed to bring heavy firepower to bear on an enemy in a fast and dependable package, the ''Spartan'' is built on an eighty ton [[Geometric 500 Hard Core]] chassis with a top speed of 86.4 km/h that the 'Mech is capable of thanks to its massive [[Dantrus 400]] [[XL engine]]. To dissipate the heat burden that the ''Spartan'' has, the 'Mech is built with thirteen [[double heat sink]]s. For protection, the ''Spartan'' carries fourteen tons of [[Strasbourg Armaments 206 Diamond Weave]] armor. With the 'Mech's speed and firepower, along with its heavy armor, the ''Spartan'' is a force to be reckoned with on any battlefield regardless of the era.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
| − | + | The ''Spartan'' is one of the rarest 'Mechs in the [[Inner Sphere]]. Though Battlefield losses were expected, the destruction of Martinson's production line during the Amaris Coup, the fall of the [[Star League]], and the turmoil of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] effectively eliminated the Mech’s potential sources of sustainment. As of [[3067]], fewer than two dozen known to be in active service, 19 of these in the [[ComGuard]]s, and some into [[Snord's Irregulars]].<ref name=TRO:3058U/><ref>''Rhonda's Irregulars'', p. 31</ref> | |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Spartan'' carries as its primary long-range weapon a [[Kinslaughter H-Class]] [[ER PPC]], giving the 'Mech an effective range of just under seven hundred meters. For close range combat, the ''Spartan'' has a trio of [[Blankenburg]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s that give it a powerful short range punch. To find weak points in an enemy's armor, the ''Spartan'' carries two [[Holly]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers. To allow the ''Spartan'' to spot for friendly [[Arrow IV Artillery]] units, the 'Mech carries a [[CherrySeed Bullseye]] [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] target designation laser. Finally, for point blank missile defense, the ''Spartan'' has a [[McArthur]] [[ | + | The ''Spartan'' carries as its primary long-range weapon a [[Kinslaughter H-Class]] [[ER PPC]], giving the 'Mech an effective range of just under seven hundred meters. For close range combat, the ''Spartan'' has a trio of [[Blankenburg]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s that give it a powerful short range punch. To find weak points in an enemy's armor, the ''Spartan'' carries two [[Holly]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers. To allow the ''Spartan'' to spot for friendly [[Arrow IV Artillery]] units, the 'Mech carries a [[CherrySeed Bullseye]] [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] target designation laser. Finally, for point-blank missile defense, the ''Spartan'' has a [[McArthur]] [[anti-missile system]].<ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;SPT-N1 : This early version of the ''Spartan'' was almost identical to the "standard" SPT-N2 that actually entered service. The main difference was in the cooling system: The -N1 carried thirteen standard heat sinks, which were quickly overwhelmed by the heat generated by the advanced weapons the ''Spartan'' carried. The only other real difference was the Streak ammunition being carried in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 1,498<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 254</ref> | + | *;SPT-N1 : This early version of the ''Spartan'' was almost identical to the "standard" SPT-N2 that actually entered service. The main difference was in the cooling system: The -N1 carried thirteen standard heat sinks, which were quickly overwhelmed by the heat generated by the advanced weapons the ''Spartan'' carried. The only other real difference was the Streak ammunition being carried in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 1,498<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 254</ref> |
| − | *;SPT-NF : A simple upgrade of [[2770]], this ''Spartan'' that has been modified for increased survivability, the NF variant removes the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] equipment and replaces it with [[CASE]] in each of the 'Mech's side torsos to prevent the 'Mech's complete destruction in the event of an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 1,280<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 308</ref> | + | *;SPT-NF : A simple upgrade of [[2770]], this ''Spartan'' that has been modified for increased survivability, the NF variant removes the [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] equipment and replaces it with [[CASE]] in each of the 'Mech's side torsos to prevent the 'Mech's complete destruction in the event of an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 1,280;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 308</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,605<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 256</ref> |
| − | *;SPT-N3 : Both the [[Com Guards]] and [[Word of Blake Militia]] have modified their N2s to keep up with technological advances. The pulse lasers are upgraded to [[ER | + | *; SPT-N3 : Both the [[Com Guards]] and [[Word of Blake Militia]] have modified their N2s to keep up with technological advances. The pulse lasers are upgraded to [[ER medium laser]]s, while the leftover tonnage goes towards three additional [[double heat sink]]s. The anti-missile system and its attendant ammunition are removed and replaced with a [[C3i Computer]]. BV (1.0) = 1,383;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 307</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,631<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 255</ref> |
| − | *;''Spartan C'' : In the early years of the Clans, [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] rebuilt ''Spartan''s with their new Clan technology base. The Endo-Steel chassis, Ferro-Fibrous Armor, fourteen double heat sinks, and XL engine are all built to Clan specifications. The weapons suite was removed and replaced by two [[Kolibri Omega Series]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in each arm and a [[Kolibri Delta Series (LPL)|Kolibri Delta Series]] [[Large Pulse Laser]] in each side torso. A pair of [[Pattern J4]] [[Streak SRM-4]]s with one ton of ammunition each exploit any armor gaps. The side torsos have [[CASE]] to protect against ammo explosions.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 38</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,514<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 92</ref> | + | *;''Spartan C'' : In the early years of the Clans, [[Clan Fire Mandrill]] rebuilt ''Spartan''s with their new Clan technology base. The [[Endo-Steel]] chassis, [[Ferro-Fibrous]] Armor, fourteen double heat sinks, and XL engine are all built to Clan specifications. The weapons suite was removed and replaced by two [[Kolibri Omega Series]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s in each arm and a [[Kolibri Delta Series (LPL)|Kolibri Delta Series]] [[Large Pulse Laser]] in each side torso. A pair of [[Pattern J4]] [[Streak SRM-4]]s with one ton of ammunition each exploit any armor gaps. The side torsos have [[CASE]] to protect against ammo explosions.<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 38</ref> While this version would briefly go extinct alongside the Clan which created it as a result of [[Wars of Reaving]] it would be resurrected in the beginning of 32nd century by the [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] to serve in the military of their [[Scorpion Empire|Empire]].<ref>http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7646/spartan-c</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,514<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 92</ref> |
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Spartan'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Spartan Entry | + | The ''Spartan'' has the following [[Design Quirks|Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Spartan Entry</ref> |
* [[Improved Sensors]] | * [[Improved Sensors]] | ||
| + | ==Notable pilots== | ||
| + | * [[Alexandria Natasha Snord]]: the adopted daughter of [[Rhonda Snord]] piloted a ''Spartan'', probably an old Star League relic, at the battle of [[Odessa]], during the FedCom Civil War.<ref>Call of Duty, ch. 13</reF> | ||
| + | * [[Haya Tetsuhara]]: Commander of the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] [[Zeta Battalion]] upon its resurrection in 3151, Haya Tetsuhara piloted a ''Spartan C''. It was noted as the lightest mech in the entirety of the new Zeta Battalion. | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * In German products, the unit's name was translated to '''''Spartaner'''''. The model code was left unchanged. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Spartan_RhondasIrregulars.png|Original SPT-N1 ''Spartan'' from ''[[Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)]]'' | |
| − | + | Spartan.jpg|''Spartan'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | |
| + | Spartan RGilClan v33.jpg|''Spartan'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33|RG:iClan vol. 33]]'' | ||
Image:CCG Arsenal Spartan.jpg|SPT-N2 ''Spartan'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | Image:CCG Arsenal Spartan.jpg|SPT-N2 ''Spartan'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)]]'' | + | * ''[[Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)|Rhonda's Irregulars]]'' |
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 16:20, 22 March 2024
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| Spartan | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Martinson Armaments[1] |
| Production Year | 2765[2] |
| Model | SPT-N2 |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 20,552,639 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 80 tons |
| Chassis | Geometric 500 Hard Core |
| Armor | Strasbourg Armaments 206 Diamond Weave |
| Engine | Dantrus 400 XL |
| Communications System | Blow 300 SNA Net |
| Targeting Tracking System | Scope 40 RNDST |
| Heat Sinks | 13 double |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,280[1][3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,605[4] |
Contents
Description
The Spartan 'Mech was designed in 2765 in response to increased hostility in the Periphery prior to the coup launched by Stefan Amaris. Designed to bring heavy firepower to bear on an enemy in a fast and dependable package, the Spartan is built on an eighty ton Geometric 500 Hard Core chassis with a top speed of 86.4 km/h that the 'Mech is capable of thanks to its massive Dantrus 400 XL engine. To dissipate the heat burden that the Spartan has, the 'Mech is built with thirteen double heat sinks. For protection, the Spartan carries fourteen tons of Strasbourg Armaments 206 Diamond Weave armor. With the 'Mech's speed and firepower, along with its heavy armor, the Spartan is a force to be reckoned with on any battlefield regardless of the era.[1]
The Spartan is one of the rarest 'Mechs in the Inner Sphere. Though Battlefield losses were expected, the destruction of Martinson's production line during the Amaris Coup, the fall of the Star League, and the turmoil of the Succession Wars effectively eliminated the Mech’s potential sources of sustainment. As of 3067, fewer than two dozen known to be in active service, 19 of these in the ComGuards, and some into Snord's Irregulars.[1][5]
Weapons and Equipment
The Spartan carries as its primary long-range weapon a Kinslaughter H-Class ER PPC, giving the 'Mech an effective range of just under seven hundred meters. For close range combat, the Spartan has a trio of Blankenburg Medium Pulse Lasers that give it a powerful short range punch. To find weak points in an enemy's armor, the Spartan carries two Holly Streak SRM-2 launchers. To allow the Spartan to spot for friendly Arrow IV Artillery units, the 'Mech carries a CherrySeed Bullseye TAG target designation laser. Finally, for point-blank missile defense, the Spartan has a McArthur anti-missile system.[1]
Variants
- SPT-N1
- This early version of the Spartan was almost identical to the "standard" SPT-N2 that actually entered service. The main difference was in the cooling system: The -N1 carried thirteen standard heat sinks, which were quickly overwhelmed by the heat generated by the advanced weapons the Spartan carried. The only other real difference was the Streak ammunition being carried in the right torso. BV (2.0) = 1,498[6]
- SPT-NF
- A simple upgrade of 2770, this Spartan that has been modified for increased survivability, the NF variant removes the TAG equipment and replaces it with CASE in each of the 'Mech's side torsos to prevent the 'Mech's complete destruction in the event of an ammunition explosion. BV (1.0) = 1,280;[7] BV (2.0) = 1,605[8]
- SPT-N3
- Both the Com Guards and Word of Blake Militia have modified their N2s to keep up with technological advances. The pulse lasers are upgraded to ER medium lasers, while the leftover tonnage goes towards three additional double heat sinks. The anti-missile system and its attendant ammunition are removed and replaced with a C3i Computer. BV (1.0) = 1,383;[9] BV (2.0) = 1,631[10]
- Spartan C
- In the early years of the Clans, Clan Fire Mandrill rebuilt Spartans with their new Clan technology base. The Endo-Steel chassis, Ferro-Fibrous Armor, fourteen double heat sinks, and XL engine are all built to Clan specifications. The weapons suite was removed and replaced by two Kolibri Omega Series Medium Pulse Lasers in each arm and a Kolibri Delta Series Large Pulse Laser in each side torso. A pair of Pattern J4 Streak SRM-4s with one ton of ammunition each exploit any armor gaps. The side torsos have CASE to protect against ammo explosions.[11] While this version would briefly go extinct alongside the Clan which created it as a result of Wars of Reaving it would be resurrected in the beginning of 32nd century by the Clan Goliath Scorpion to serve in the military of their Empire.[12] BV (2.0) = 2,514[13]
Design Quirks
The Spartan has the following Design Quirk:[14]
Notable pilots
- Alexandria Natasha Snord: the adopted daughter of Rhonda Snord piloted a Spartan, probably an old Star League relic, at the battle of Odessa, during the FedCom Civil War.[15]
- Haya Tetsuhara: Commander of the Wolf's Dragoons Zeta Battalion upon its resurrection in 3151, Haya Tetsuhara piloted a Spartan C. It was noted as the lightest mech in the entirety of the new Zeta Battalion.
Notes
- In German products, the unit's name was translated to Spartaner. The model code was left unchanged.
Gallery
Original SPT-N1 Spartan from Rhonda's Irregulars (scenario pack)
Spartan from TRO:3058
Spartan from RG:iClan vol. 33
SPT-N2 Spartan in combat from CCG
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 221–222: "Spartan Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Spartan
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 306
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 253
- ↑ Rhonda's Irregulars, p. 31
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 254
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 308
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 256
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 307
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 255
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 38
- ↑ http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7646/spartan-c
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 92
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94: BattleMech Quirk Table - Spartan Entry
- ↑ Call of Duty, ch. 13