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{{Otheruses|the DropShip|other uses|Talon (disambiguation)}}
 
 
 
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{{InfoBoxDropShip  
 
{{InfoBoxDropShip  
 
| image = Talon DropShip.png
 
| image = Talon DropShip.png
| name = Talon
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| name = ''Talon''
 
| manufacturer = Unknown
 
| manufacturer = Unknown
| production year = ????
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| production year =  
 
| year reference =  
 
| year reference =  
 
| Use = [['Mech]] Carrier
 
| Use = [['Mech]] Carrier
 
| Type = Aerodyne
 
| Type = Aerodyne
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
| Cost = ???
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| Cost =  
| Revenue/Mission = ?
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| Revenue/Mission =  
| Introduced = ????
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| Introduced =  
| Mass = ?
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| Mass =  
 
| Structural Integrity = ?
 
| Structural Integrity = ?
 
| Length = ?
 
| Length = ?
 
| Width = ?
 
| Width = ?
 
| Height = ?
 
| Height = ?
| Drive System = ?
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| Drive System =  
 
| Safe Thrust = ?
 
| Safe Thrust = ?
 
| Maximum Thrust = ?
 
| Maximum Thrust = ?
 
| Fuel (tons) = ?
 
| Fuel (tons) = ?
 
| Fuel (days) = ?
 
| Fuel (days) = ?
| Armament = 4x [[Large Laser]]s <br> 4x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 3x [[LRM-10]]s<ref>''MechWarrior BattleTech Reference'', p. 43</ref>
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| Armament = <ref name=MWRef>''MechWarrior BattleTech Reference'', p. 43</ref>
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* 4x [[Large Laser]]
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* 4x [[ER Large Laser]]
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* 3x [[LRM-10]]
 
| Armor = Standard
 
| Armor = Standard
| Crew = ?
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| Crew =  
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = ?
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| Heat Sinks = ?
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| Heat Sinks =  
| BV (1.0) = ???
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| BV (1.0) =  
| BV (2.0) = ???
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==Description==
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In the ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance]]'' video game, the '''''Talon'''''-class [[DropShip]] was used prominently by [[House Davion]].
  
==Description==
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The vessels are portrayed as relatively small aerodyne spacecraft carrying a [[lance]] of [[BattleMech]]s.<ref>''MechWarrior 4: Vengeance''</ref>
The main [[Davion]] [[DropShip]] class used in [[MechWarrior 4]], '''''Talon''''' DropShips are small, single lance carrying spacecraft that are rarely seen.<ref>''MechWarrior 4: Vengeance (Resource)''</ref>
 
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
The ''Talon'' has an exceptional weapons loadout for such a small DropShip, with a long range armament consisting of four [[Large Laser]]s, four [[ER Large Laser]]s, and three [[LRM-10]]s. Because of its lack of short range weaponry, it suffers in performance against close enemies.<ref>''MechWarrior BattleTech Reference'', p. 43</ref>
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The ''Talon'' mounts four [[large laser]]s, four [[ER Large Laser]]s, and three [[LRM-10]]s.<ref name=MWRef/>
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
*4 [['Mech]]s<ref>''MechWarrior 4: Vengeance (Resource)''</ref>
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Although the ''Talon''-class is portrayed as a lance-sized [['Mech]] carrier (i.e. four BattleMechs), a single ''Talon'' deploys at least five BattleMechs (the player's lance and Damon Squire) in Operation 6, Mission 4 - "Rescue Sister".
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The ''Talon'' can accommodate its regular crew, plus pilots and techs for the vehicles carried.
 
The ''Talon'' can accommodate its regular crew, plus pilots and techs for the vehicles carried.
  
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Image:ColorTalonDropShip.png|Screenshot of a ''Talon'' DropShip in its docking bay
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</gallery>
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==Canonicity==
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Being mentioned only in an [[apocryphal]] source, the MechWarrior 4 video game, the ''Talon'' must consequentially be considered apocryphal as well.
  
</gallery>
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==Notes==
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It has been suggested that the (apocryphal) ''Talon'' may be a variant or offshoot of the (fully [[canon|canonical]]) ''[[Aurora]]'' class, because they are of similar size and visual appearance, and were both used on [[Kentares IV]] around the same time by House Davion. Official sources have neither confirmed nor denied this theory.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf]] Video Game''
 
* ''[[MechWarrior BattleTech Reference]]''
 
* ''[[MechWarrior BattleTech Reference]]''
* ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance (Resource)]]''
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* ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance]]''
  
 
[[Category:DropShip classes|Talon]]
 
[[Category:DropShip classes|Talon]]

Latest revision as of 23:08, 26 September 2023

This article is about the DropShip. For other uses, see Talon.
Talon DropShip.png
Talon
Production information
Manufacturer Unknown
Use 'Mech Carrier
Type Aerodyne
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Technical specifications
Mass tons
Structural Integrity ?
Length ? meters
Width ? meters
Height ? meters
Safe Thrust ?
Max Thrust ?
Fuel (tons) ?
Fuel (days) ?
Armament [1]
Armor Standard

Description[edit]

In the MechWarrior 4: Vengeance video game, the Talon-class DropShip was used prominently by House Davion.

The vessels are portrayed as relatively small aerodyne spacecraft carrying a lance of BattleMechs.[2]

Armament[edit]

The Talon mounts four large lasers, four ER Large Lasers, and three LRM-10s.[1]

Cargo[edit]

Although the Talon-class is portrayed as a lance-sized 'Mech carrier (i.e. four BattleMechs), a single Talon deploys at least five BattleMechs (the player's lance and Damon Squire) in Operation 6, Mission 4 - "Rescue Sister".

The Talon can accommodate its regular crew, plus pilots and techs for the vehicles carried.

Variants[edit]

No known variants of the Talon exist.

Gallery[edit]

Canonicity[edit]

Being mentioned only in an apocryphal source, the MechWarrior 4 video game, the Talon must consequentially be considered apocryphal as well.

Notes[edit]

It has been suggested that the (apocryphal) Talon may be a variant or offshoot of the (fully canonical) Aurora class, because they are of similar size and visual appearance, and were both used on Kentares IV around the same time by House Davion. Official sources have neither confirmed nor denied this theory.

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 MechWarrior BattleTech Reference, p. 43
  2. MechWarrior 4: Vengeance

Bibliography[edit]