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Line 1: − {{Otheruses|the Taurian Concordat medium BattleMech|the noncanonical 'Mech from MekTek's MekPak 3|Studio MekTek, Inc#Talos}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=talos_tls1b.jpg |image=talos_tls1b.jpg − |name=''Talos'' + |name=Talos − |manufacturer=[[Vandenberg MilTech]]<ref name=TRSWp90f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 90–91: "TLS-1B Talos"</ref> <!-- reprinted from Historical: Reunification War --> + |manufacturer=[[Vandenberg MilTech]] − |model=TLS-1B<ref name=TRSWp90f /> + |model=TLS-1B − |production year=2532 + |class=Medium − |year reference=<ref name=HRW>''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 208-209</ref>+ |cost= ??? C-bills − |cost= 3,392,500 C-bills − |Tech Base=Inner Sphere − |mech type=BattleMech |mass=50 |mass=50 − |chassis=[[Vandenberg Technologies Medium-III]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> + |chassis=Vandenberg Technologies Medium-III − |armor=[[Hoyt StarPlate 3]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> + |armor=Hoyt StarPlate 3 − |engine=[[Nissan 200]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> + |engine=[[Nissan 200]] − |comsys=[[Kensu-Mocom Angelia-II]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> + |comsys=Kensu-Mocom Angelia-II − |T&T=[[Rushpoint TT2B5]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> + |speed=64 − |heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> -->+ |jumpjets=none − |speed=64 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> + |armament= − |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> + *1x [[Autocannon/10]] − *1x [[autocannon/10]] + *2x [[LRM-5]]s − *2x [[LRM-5]] *1x [[SRM-6]] *1x [[SRM-6]] − |BV (1.0)= + |BV (1.0)=?? − |BV (2.0)=924<ref name=TRSWp90f /><ref name=HRW/> + |BV (2.0)=924<ref>''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'', p. 209</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Talos''''' was built on [[New Vandenberg]] by the newly formed MilTech division of [[IndustrialMech]] producer Vandenberg Heavy Industries after the [[Taurian Defense Force]] requested a new 'Mech to counter the advanced armament of its Inner Sphere neighbors. Drawing upon experiences made with the older ''[[Toro]]'' and studying related Inner Sphere designs, the company finally delivered the ''Talos'' to the [[TDF]] in [[Introduction Year::2532]] after almost a decade of development and prototype trials. The mature design emphasized easy production and logistics, and was popular with pilots due to its easy handling, improved heat management and solid 8.5 tons of standard armor. The ''Talos'' became the general trooper 'Mech of the [[TDF]] in the 2540s and, despite being rotated out of production early in the [[Reunification War]], remained in service into the early [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars]] era. + The '''''Talos''''' was built on [[New Vandenberg]] by the newly formed MilTech division of [[IndustrialMech]] producer Vandenberg Heavy Industries after the [[Taurian Defense Force]] requested a new 'mech to counter the advanced armament of its Inner Sphere neighbors. Drawing upon experiences made with the older [[Toro]] and studying related Inner Sphere designs, the company finally delivered the ''Talos'' to the [[TDF]] in [[2532]] after almost a decade of development and prototype trials. The mature design emphasized easy production and logistics, and was popular with pilots due to its easy handling, improved heat management and solid 8.5 tons of standard armor. It became the general trooper 'Mech of the [[TDF]] in the 2340s and remained in service into the early [[Succession Wars]] era. − The hardy ''Talos'' was a financial success for Vandenberg MilTech which produced thousands of them over five decades and exported many to the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and even the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and less-developed Inner Sphere regions. Production was ended during the [[Reunification War]] when technological advances had made the simple, outdated design obsolete.<ref name=HRW>''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 208-209</ref> + The hardy ''Talos'' also became a financial success for Vandenberg MilTech who produced thousands of them over five decades and exported many to the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and even the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and less-developed Inner Sphere regions. Production was ended during the [[Reunification War]] when technological advances had made the simple, outdated design obsolete.<ref name=HRW>''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'', p. 208-209</ref> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The ''Talos'' featured an autocannon and missile mix that was low on heat but completely dependent on ammunition. Its primary weapon was a highly regarded [[Western Heavy]] Autocannon/10 that formed its lower right arm, supplied by 2 tons of ammo. Mounted on the shoulders were two [[Delta Dart]] [[LRM-5]]s and a [[Delta Bolt-6]] [[SRM-6]] with 1 ton of ammo for each missile type.<ref name=HRW /> + The ''Talos'' featured an autocannon and missile mix that was low on heat but completely dependent on ammunition. Its primary weapon was a highly regarded Western Heavy Autocannon that formed its lower right arm, supplied by 2 tons of ammo. Mounted on the shoulders were two [[Delta Dart]] LRMs and a Delta Bolt-6 SRM with 1 ton of ammo for each missile type.<ref name=HRW /> ==Variants== ==Variants== − No official variants were ever produced but the ''Talos'' subsystems were constantly updated, and the widespread use of the design led to many customizations by its individual users.<ref name=TRSWp90f /><ref name=HRW /> + No official variants were ever produced but the ''Talos'' sub-systems were constantly updated, and the widespread use of the design led to many customizations by its individual users.<ref name=HRW /> − ==Design Quirks== + ==Notable Pilots== − The ''Talos'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95 BattleMech Quirk Table - Talos Entry.</ref>+ * [[Brigadier]] Rook Esposito of the 1st Pleiades Hussars spent his entire career with the ''Talos'', from testing the first prototype to commanding the first regiment fielding the design to finally giving his life defending [[New Vandenberg]] in a ''Talos'' at almost age 90 against the [[SLDF]] in the [[Reunification War]].<ref name=HRW /> − * [[Easy to Pilot]] − ==Notable Pilots== − * [[Brigadier]] [[Rook Esposito]] of the [[1st Pleiades Hussars]] spent his entire career with the ''Talos'', from testing the first prototype to commanding the first regiment fielding the design to finally giving his life defending [[New Vandenberg]] in a ''Talos'' at almost age 90 against the [[SLDF]] in the [[Reunification War]].<ref name=HRW /> ==References== ==References== Line 48:
Line 40: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' + *''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: Succession Wars]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] [[Category:50 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:50 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Taurian Concordat BattleMechs]] [[Category:Taurian Concordat BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=talos_tls1b.jpg | |image=talos_tls1b.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Talos |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Vandenberg MilTech]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Vandenberg MilTech]] |
| − | |model=TLS-1B | + | |model=TLS-1B |
| − | | | + | |class=Medium |
| − | + | |cost= ??? C-bills | |
| − | |cost= | ||
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|mass=50 | |mass=50 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Vandenberg Technologies Medium-III |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Hoyt StarPlate 3 |
| − | |engine=[[Nissan 200]] | + | |engine=[[Nissan 200]] |
| − | |comsys= | + | |comsys=Kensu-Mocom Angelia-II |
| − | | | + | |speed=64 |
| − | + | |jumpjets=none | |
| − | | | + | |armament= |
| − | |armament= | + | *1x [[Autocannon/10]] |
| − | *1x [[ | + | *2x [[LRM-5]]s |
| − | *2x [[LRM-5]] | ||
*1x [[SRM-6]] | *1x [[SRM-6]] | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)= | + | |BV (1.0)=?? |
| − | |BV (2.0)=924<ref | + | |BV (2.0)=924<ref>''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'', p. 209</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Talos''''' was built on [[New Vandenberg]] by the newly formed MilTech division of [[IndustrialMech]] producer Vandenberg Heavy Industries after the [[Taurian Defense Force]] requested a new ' | + | The '''''Talos''''' was built on [[New Vandenberg]] by the newly formed MilTech division of [[IndustrialMech]] producer Vandenberg Heavy Industries after the [[Taurian Defense Force]] requested a new 'mech to counter the advanced armament of its Inner Sphere neighbors. Drawing upon experiences made with the older [[Toro]] and studying related Inner Sphere designs, the company finally delivered the ''Talos'' to the [[TDF]] in [[2532]] after almost a decade of development and prototype trials. The mature design emphasized easy production and logistics, and was popular with pilots due to its easy handling, improved heat management and solid 8.5 tons of standard armor. It became the general trooper 'Mech of the [[TDF]] in the 2340s and remained in service into the early [[Succession Wars]] era. |
| − | The hardy ''Talos'' | + | The hardy ''Talos'' also became a financial success for Vandenberg MilTech who produced thousands of them over five decades and exported many to the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], [[Magistracy of Canopus]] and even the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and less-developed Inner Sphere regions. Production was ended during the [[Reunification War]] when technological advances had made the simple, outdated design obsolete.<ref name=HRW>''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'', p. 208-209</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The ''Talos'' featured an autocannon and missile mix that was low on heat but completely dependent on ammunition. Its primary weapon was a highly regarded | + | The ''Talos'' featured an autocannon and missile mix that was low on heat but completely dependent on ammunition. Its primary weapon was a highly regarded Western Heavy Autocannon that formed its lower right arm, supplied by 2 tons of ammo. Mounted on the shoulders were two [[Delta Dart]] LRMs and a Delta Bolt-6 SRM with 1 ton of ammo for each missile type.<ref name=HRW /> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | No official variants were ever produced but the ''Talos'' | + | No official variants were ever produced but the ''Talos'' sub-systems were constantly updated, and the widespread use of the design led to many customizations by its individual users.<ref name=HRW /> |
| − | == | + | ==Notable Pilots== |
| − | + | * [[Brigadier]] Rook Esposito of the 1st Pleiades Hussars spent his entire career with the ''Talos'', from testing the first prototype to commanding the first regiment fielding the design to finally giving his life defending [[New Vandenberg]] in a ''Talos'' at almost age 90 against the [[SLDF]] in the [[Reunification War]].<ref name=HRW /> | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Historical: Reunification War | + | *''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:50 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:50 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Taurian Concordat BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Taurian Concordat BattleMechs]] | ||