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| − | {{Otheruses|the Taurian Concordat medium | + | {{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]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Vandenberg MilTech]]<ref name=TRSWp90f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 90–91: "TLS-1B Talos"</ref> <!-- reprinted from Historical: Reunification War --> |
| − | |model=TLS-1B | + | |model=TLS-1B<ref name=TRSWp90f /> |
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|production year=2532 | |production year=2532 | ||
|year reference=<ref name=HRW>''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 208-209</ref> | |year reference=<ref name=HRW>''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 208-209</ref> | ||
| − | |cost= | + | |cost= 3,392,500 C-bills |
| + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
|mass=50 | |mass=50 | ||
| − | |chassis=Vandenberg Technologies Medium-III | + | |chassis=[[Vandenberg Technologies Medium-III]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> |
| − | |armor=Hoyt StarPlate 3 | + | |armor=[[Hoyt StarPlate 3]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[Nissan 200]] | + | |engine=[[Nissan 200]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Kensu-Mocom Angelia-II]] | + | |comsys=[[Kensu-Mocom Angelia-II]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Rushpoint TT2B5]] | + | |T&T=[[Rushpoint TT2B5]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> |
| − | |speed=64 | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Heat Sink|single]] <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> |
| − | + | |speed=64 <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> | |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRSWp90f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[ | + | *1x [[autocannon/10]] |
| − | *2x [[LRM-5]] | + | *2x [[LRM-5]] |
*1x [[SRM-6]] | *1x [[SRM-6]] | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)= | + | |BV (1.0)= |
| − | |BV (2.0)=924<ref name=HRW/> | + | |BV (2.0)=924<ref name=TRSWp90f /><ref name=HRW/> |
}} | }} | ||
==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 [[ | + | 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 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'' 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> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | 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]] LRM- | + | 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 /> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | No official variants were ever produced but the ''Talos'' | + | 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 /> |
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Talos'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95 BattleMech Quirk Table - Talos Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Easy to Pilot]] | ||
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
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==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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:31, 24 March 2024
- This article is about the Taurian Concordat medium BattleMech. For the noncanonical 'Mech from MekTek's MekPak 3, see Studio MekTek, Inc#Talos.
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| Talos | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Vandenberg MilTech[1] |
| Production Year | 2532[2] |
| Model | TLS-1B[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 3,392,500 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | Vandenberg Technologies Medium-III |
| Armor | Hoyt StarPlate 3 |
| Engine | Nissan 200 |
| Communications System | Kensu-Mocom Angelia-II |
| Targeting Tracking System | Rushpoint TT2B5 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 924[1][2] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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. 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 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.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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-5s and a Delta Bolt-6 SRM-6 with 1 ton of ammo for each missile type.[2]
Variants[edit]
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.[1][2]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Talos has the following Design Quirks:[3]
Notable Pilots[edit]
- 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.[2]