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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. | |
| − | 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 | ||
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| − | + | ==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 an [[SRM-2]] launcher in the left leg. | ||
| − | The ''Super Wasp'' was | + | ==History== |
| + | The ''Super Wasp'' was designed in "[[Project Phoenix]]" together with the ''[[Super Griffin]]'' at the [[Friden Aerospace Park]] research facility on [[Hoff]] by [[House Davion]] scientists including Dr. [[Jorge Belasco]]. After eighteen months of work, two operational ''Super Wasp'' prototypes had been completed but they were still untested when the [[Black Widow Company]] attacked the facility on 13 May [[3022]]. The prototypes were deployed as a last line of defense, and were presumably destroyed. There have been no recorded encounters with either design afterwards. | ||
| − | == | + | The ''Super Wasp'' and ''Super Griffin'' were described as the first fully-redesigned units in four decades, but the ''[[Hatchetman]]'' was hailed as the [[Inner Sphere]]'s first new 'Mech design in over a century when it entered full production a few years after the attack on Hoff (and in the [[Periphery]] the ''[[Merlin (BattleMech)|Merlin]]'' had been designed in [[3010]] already). This suggests the ''Super Wasp'' and ''Super Griffin'' never came beyond the prototype stage. |
| − | The ''Super Wasp'' | + | |
| + | Since both designs stretch the construction rules it can be assumed that the research results and blueprints were irrevocably lost over the course of the battles for Hoff; alternatively it can be speculated that their new technology turned out to be unreliable, or otherwise unsuitable for mass production for technical or economical reasons. | ||
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| + | ==Design== | ||
| + | The weight of the ''Super Wasp'' 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. | ||
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| + | It should be noted that the ''Super Wasp'' as described in the sourcebook is an illegal design, as it would be one ton overweight if built under standard rules. | ||
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| + | 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 one ton lighter than a standard 25 ton chassis). This is, however, just a speculation. | ||
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| + | ''It is noteworthy that the the ''Wasp'' and ''[[Stinger]]'' 'Mechs as published in the original ''[[BattleDroids]]'' game were one ton overweight (carrying an additional ton of armor). ''[[Tales of the Black Widow Company]]'', which is the source for the ''Super Griffin'' and ''Super Wasp'', was the very first sourcebook published for the franchise and was presumably written using the original ''BattleDroids'' book as a source; since the ''Wasp'' was one ton overweight, the ''Super Wasp'' ended up one ton overweight as well. When ''Tales of the Black Widow Company'' was published, the game had already been renamed to ''[[BattleTech]]'' and the ''Wasp'' and ''Stinger'' had their armor reduced by a ton each.'' | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | None known. Although functional prototypes were built, the ''Super Wasp'' never advanced beyond the prototype stage. | + | None known. Although functional prototypes were built, the ''Super Wasp'', itself a variant of the ''Wasp'', apparently never advanced beyond the prototype stage. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *[[Tales of the Black Widow Company]] | + | *[[Tales of the Black Widow Company]] (p. 47) |
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 19:09, 15 August 2009
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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) | ? |
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.
Contents
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 an SRM-2 launcher in the left leg.
History
The Super Wasp was designed in "Project Phoenix" together with the Super Griffin at the Friden Aerospace Park research facility on Hoff by House Davion scientists including Dr. Jorge Belasco. After eighteen months of work, two operational Super Wasp prototypes had been completed but they were still untested when the Black Widow Company attacked the facility on 13 May 3022. The prototypes were deployed as a last line of defense, and were presumably destroyed. There have been no recorded encounters with either design afterwards.
The Super Wasp and Super Griffin were described as the first fully-redesigned units in four decades, but the Hatchetman was hailed as the Inner Sphere's first new 'Mech design in over a century when it entered full production a few years after the attack on Hoff (and in the Periphery the Merlin had been designed in 3010 already). This suggests the Super Wasp and Super Griffin never came beyond the prototype stage.
Since both designs stretch the construction rules it can be assumed that the research results and blueprints were irrevocably lost over the course of the battles for Hoff; alternatively it can be speculated that their new technology turned out to be unreliable, or otherwise unsuitable for mass production for technical or economical reasons.
Design
The weight of the Super Wasp 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.
It should be noted that the Super Wasp as described in the sourcebook is an illegal design, as it would be one 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 one ton lighter than a standard 25 ton chassis). This is, however, just a speculation.
It is noteworthy that the the Wasp and Stinger 'Mechs as published in the original BattleDroids game were one ton overweight (carrying an additional ton of armor). Tales of the Black Widow Company, which is the source for the Super Griffin and Super Wasp, was the very first sourcebook published for the franchise and was presumably written using the original BattleDroids book as a source; since the Wasp was one ton overweight, the Super Wasp ended up one ton overweight as well. When Tales of the Black Widow Company was published, the game had already been renamed to BattleTech and the Wasp and Stinger had their armor reduced by a ton each.
Variants
None known. Although functional prototypes were built, the Super Wasp, itself a variant of the Wasp, apparently never advanced beyond the prototype stage.
References
- Tales of the Black Widow Company (p. 47)