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| − | The WSP-2A '''''Super Wasp''''' is an evolution of the classic ''[[Wasp]]'', a re-design that essentially produced a new [[BattleMech]] with even a different tonnage (similar to the -IIC variants that the [[Clans]] created for many classic designs). Its weight was increased to 25 tons, allowing for the addition of another ton of | + | The WSP-2A '''''Super Wasp''''' is an evolution of the classic ''[[Wasp]]'', a re-design that essentially produced a new [[BattleMech]] with even a different tonnage (similar to the -IIC variants that the [[Clans]] created for many classic designs). Its weight was increased to 25 tons, allowing for the addition of another ton of armor and the installation of a substantially larger [[Fusion engine]] that significantly improves the design's ground speed to match famously fast 'Mechs such as the ''[[Locust]]'', ''[[Spider]]'' or ''[[Cicada]]''. The jump capacity was not improved, however. |
:''Note that the'' Super Wasp ''as described in the sourcebook is an illegal design, as it would be 1 ton overweight if built under standard rules. To remedy this it has been suggested to assume that the custom 25 ton chassis be treated as an early equivalent to [[Endo Steel]] (which would be exactly 1 ton lighter than a standard 25 ton chassis). This is, however, just a speculation.'' | :''Note that the'' Super Wasp ''as described in the sourcebook is an illegal design, as it would be 1 ton overweight if built under standard rules. To remedy this it has been suggested to assume that the custom 25 ton chassis be treated as an early equivalent to [[Endo Steel]] (which would be exactly 1 ton lighter than a standard 25 ton chassis). This is, however, just a speculation.'' | ||
| − | Together with the ''[[Super Griffin]]'', the ''Super Wasp'' was designed at the [[Friden Aerospace Park]] research facility on [[Hoff]] by [[House Davion]] scientists in "[[Project Phoenix]]". After eighteen months of work, two operational prototypes had been completed when the [[Black Widow Company]] attacked the facility on 13 May [[3022]]. Both | + | Together with the ''[[Super Griffin]]'', the ''Super Wasp'' was designed at the [[Friden Aerospace Park]] research facility on [[Hoff]] by [[House Davion]] scientists in "[[Project Phoenix]]". After eighteen months of work, two operational prototypes had been completed when the [[Black Widow Company]] attacked the facility on 13 May [[3022]]. Both were deployed as a last line of defense together with the single prototype ''Super Griffin'', and all were presumably destroyed. There have been no recorded encounters with either design afterwards. |
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| + | The ''Super Wasp'' was apparently never considered for full production, as the ''[[Hatchetman]]'' was hailed as the first new 'Mech design a few years, but the exact reasons for this remain unknown. Since the design stretches the construction rules it could be speculated that the new technology turned out to be unreliable, or otherwise unsuitable for mass production for technical or economic reasons; alternatively it could be assumed that the research results and blueprints were irrevocably lost over the course of the battles for Hoff. | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | None known. | + | None known. Although functional prototypes were built, the ''Super Wasp'' never came beyond the prototype stage. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 08:47, 9 November 2008
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| Super Wasp | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | none (prototype) |
| Model | WSP-2A |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | custom (prototype) |
| Armor | unknown |
| Engine | Nissan 200 |
| Speed | 129.6 km/h |
| Jump Jets | unknown |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | ? |
| BV (2.0) | ? |
Contents
Description
The WSP-2A Super Wasp is an evolution of the classic Wasp, a re-design that essentially produced a new BattleMech with even a different tonnage (similar to the -IIC variants that the Clans created for many classic designs). Its weight was increased to 25 tons, allowing for the addition of another ton of armor and the installation of a substantially larger Fusion engine that significantly improves the design's ground speed to match famously fast 'Mechs such as the Locust, Spider or Cicada. The jump capacity was not improved, however.
- Note that the Super Wasp as described in the sourcebook is an illegal design, as it would be 1 ton overweight if built under standard rules. To remedy this it has been suggested to assume that the custom 25 ton chassis be treated as an early equivalent to Endo Steel (which would be exactly 1 ton lighter than a standard 25 ton chassis). This is, however, just a speculation.
Together with the Super Griffin, the Super Wasp was designed at the Friden Aerospace Park research facility on Hoff by House Davion scientists in "Project Phoenix". After eighteen months of work, two operational prototypes had been completed when the Black Widow Company attacked the facility on 13 May 3022. Both were deployed as a last line of defense together with the single prototype Super Griffin, and all were presumably destroyed. There have been no recorded encounters with either design afterwards.
The Super Wasp was apparently never considered for full production, as the Hatchetman was hailed as the first new 'Mech design a few years, but the exact reasons for this remain unknown. Since the design stretches the construction rules it could be speculated that the new technology turned out to be unreliable, or otherwise unsuitable for mass production for technical or economic reasons; alternatively it could be assumed that the research results and blueprints were irrevocably lost over the course of the battles for Hoff.
Armament
The Super Wasp remains faithful to the weapon configuration of the regular WSP-1A Wasp, namely a Medium Laser in the right arm and a SRM-2 launcher in the left leg.
Variants
None known. Although functional prototypes were built, the Super Wasp never came beyond the prototype stage.