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| + | {{Otheruses|the DropShip|other uses|Talon}} | ||
{{InfoBoxDropShip | {{InfoBoxDropShip | ||
| image = Talon DropShip.png | | image = Talon DropShip.png | ||
| − | | name = Talon | + | | name = ''Talon'' |
| manufacturer = Unknown | | manufacturer = Unknown | ||
| production year = | | production year = | ||
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| Type = Aerodyne | | Type = Aerodyne | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Cost = | + | | Cost = |
| − | | Revenue/Mission = | + | | Revenue/Mission = |
| − | | Introduced = | + | | Introduced = |
| − | | Mass = | + | | Mass = |
| Structural Integrity = ? | | Structural Integrity = ? | ||
| Length = ? | | Length = ? | ||
| Width = ? | | Width = ? | ||
| Height = ? | | Height = ? | ||
| − | | Drive System = | + | | Drive System = |
| Safe Thrust = ? | | Safe Thrust = ? | ||
| Maximum Thrust = ? | | Maximum Thrust = ? | ||
| Fuel (tons) = ? | | Fuel (tons) = ? | ||
| Fuel (days) = ? | | Fuel (days) = ? | ||
| − | | Armament = 4x [[Large Laser]] | + | | Armament = <ref name=MWRef>''MechWarrior BattleTech Reference'', p. 43</ref> |
| + | * 4x [[Large Laser]] | ||
| + | * 4x [[ER Large Laser]] | ||
| + | * 3x [[LRM-10]] | ||
| Armor = Standard | | Armor = Standard | ||
| − | | Crew = | + | | Crew = |
| − | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = | + | | Escape Pods/Life Boats = |
| − | | Heat Sinks = | + | | Heat Sinks = |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | BV (1.0) = |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | BV (2.0) = |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | In the [[MechWarrior 4]] | + | 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 [[BattleMech]]s.<ref>''MechWarrior 4: Vengeance | + | The vessels are portrayed as relatively small aerodyne spacecraft carrying a [[lance]] of [[BattleMech]]s.<ref>''MechWarrior 4: Vengeance''</ref> |
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Talon'' mounts four [[ | + | The ''Talon'' mounts four [[large laser]]s, four [[ER Large Laser]]s, and three [[LRM-10]]s.<ref name=MWRef/> |
==Cargo== | ==Cargo== | ||
| − | Although the ''Talon''-class is portrayed as a lance-sized 'Mech carrier (i.e. four BattleMechs), a single ''Talon'' deploys at least five BattleMechs in Operation 6, Mission 4 | + | 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. | 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> | ||
| + | Image:ColorTalonDropShip.png|Screenshot of a ''Talon'' DropShip in its docking bay | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Canonicity== | ||
| + | Being mentioned only in an [[apocryphal]] source, the MechWarrior 4 video game, the ''Talon'' must consequentially be considered apocryphal as well. | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | 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== | ||
| + | * ''[[MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf]] Video Game'' | ||
* ''[[MechWarrior BattleTech Reference]]'' | * ''[[MechWarrior BattleTech Reference]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance | + | * ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance]]'' |
[[Category:DropShip classes|Talon]] | [[Category:DropShip classes|Talon]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:08, 26 September 2023
 | Apocryphal This article's subject is only mentioned in apocryphal sources, i.e. official BattleTech products which are not clearly Non-canon but do not meet the current Canon criteria either. For more information, check the Canonicity section. |
- This article is about the DropShip. For other uses, see Talon.
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| 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]
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| Armor | Standard |
Contents
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]
Screenshot of a Talon DropShip in its docking bay
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.