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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=3055u_Tarantula.jpg | |image=3055u_Tarantula.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Tarantula | + | |name=''Tarantula'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Corean Enterprises | + | |manufacturer= [[Corean Enterprises MacAdams-Suharno|Corean Enterprises]] |
|production year=3054 | |production year=3054 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3160/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3160/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=ZPH-1 | |model=ZPH-1 | ||
| − | | | + | |Tech Base=inner sphere |
| − | |cost= 3,560,417 C- | + | |mech type=battlemech |
| + | |feet=4 | ||
| + | |cost= 3,560,417 [[C-bill]]s | ||
|mass=25 | |mass=25 | ||
| − | |chassis=Corean IX | + | |chassis=[[Corean IX]] |
| − | |armor=StarSlab/2 | + | |armor=[[StarSlab/2]] |
|engine=[[Nissan 200 XL]] | |engine=[[Nissan 200 XL]] | ||
|comsys=[[Garret T10B]] | |comsys=[[Garret T10B]] | ||
|T&T=[[Corean CalcMaster]] | |T&T=[[Corean CalcMaster]] | ||
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[ | + | |heat sinks=10 [[double heat sink]]s |
|speed=129.6 | |speed=129.6 | ||
|jumpjets=[[Rawlings 75]] | |jumpjets=[[Rawlings 75]] | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x [[Streak SRM-2]] | + | * 1x [[Streak SRM-2]] |
| − | *2x [[Medium | + | * 2x [[Medium laser]]s |
|BV (1.0)=636<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> | |BV (1.0)=636<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> | ||
|BV (2.0)=666<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 12</ref> | |BV (2.0)=666<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 12</ref> | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Tarantula''''' was designed specifically for a reconnaissance role. The [['Mech]] is built around a massive Nissan 200 [[extralight engine]] | + | The '''''Tarantula''''' was designed specifically for a reconnaissance role. The [['Mech]] is built around a massive [[Nissan 200]] [[extralight engine]], which provides the ''Tarantula'' with a top speed approaching 130 km/h. The 'Mech is also equipped with eight [[jump jet]]s which can be used to propel the 'Mech up to 240 meters allowing the ''Tarantula'' to easily navigate rough terrain. The ''Tarantula'' is armored with four and a half tons of armor, while it only carries about three quarters of the theoretical maximum armor, the 'Mech's amazing speed makes the ''Tarantula'' capable of avoiding most damage. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Tarantula'' carries a light armament that is common to a 'Mech of its size. The primary weapons are a pair of Magna Mk II [[ | + | The ''Tarantula'' carries a light armament that is common to a 'Mech of its size. The primary weapons are a pair of [[Magna Mk II]] [[medium laser]]s which give the ''Tarantula'' most of its striking power. These are backed up by a [[Streak SRM-2#Hovertec|Hovertec]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, which allows the ''Tarantula'' to find any weak spots in an enemy's armor. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;ZPH-2A : The 2A variant is a simple upgrade of the ''Tarantula'' that brings the 'Mechs weapons up to current standards. This is done by replacing the two | + | *; ZPH-2A : The 2A variant is a simple upgrade of the ''Tarantula'' that brings the 'Mechs weapons up to current standards. This is done by replacing the two [[medium laser]]s with a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 732, BV (2.0) = 744<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 13</ref> |
| − | *;ZPH-3A : A variant that looks to increase the ''Tarantula''s life | + | *; ZPH-3A : A variant that looks to increase the ''Tarantula''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s life expectancy in an engagement, the 3A removed the [[medium laser]]s and the [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher, as well as one [[jump jet]]. This free weight is used to mount a pair of [[medium pulse laser]]s, two additional tons of armor to increase its protection to six and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 631, BV (2.0) = 702<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 14</ref> |
| − | *;ZPH-4A : An extensive modification of the ''Tarantula'', the 4A removes all of the weapons | + | *; ZPH-4A : An extensive modification of the ''Tarantula'', the 4A removes all of the weapons, the eight [[jump jet]]s that give the ''Tarantula'' its incredible mobility, and modifies the structure to use an [[endo steel]] chassis. In the place of the removed weapons and equipment an [[ER PPC]] and a [[C3 slave]] unit have been added to the design, allowing it to use friendly targeting data making it an excellent sniper. The 'Mech has also had an additional half a ton of armor added. Finally, to make up for the lack of jump jets, the 'Mech has had a [[MASC]] system added, pushing the 'Mech's speed up to 172.8 km/h in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 771, BV (2.0) = 967<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 15</ref> |
| − | *;ZPH-5A : A [[Dark Age | + | *; ZPH-5A : A [[Dark Age]] era variant based on the 4A, this ''Tarantula'' replaces the [[ER PPC]] with an [[ER large laser]] and the [[C3 slave unit]] was upgraded to a [[C3 boosted slave]] unit. It retains the [[MASC]] system and armor of the 4A. BV (2.0) = 806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 81</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
| − | < | + | The ''Tarantula'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Tarantula Entry</ref> |
| + | * [[Easy to Pilot]] | ||
| + | * [[Extended Torso Twist]] | ||
| + | * [[Exposed Actuators]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | :''See [[:Category:Notable Tarantula Pilots]]'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * The standard ZPH-1 model is sometimes referred to as the ZPH-1A.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 14</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Tarantel'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''TRN-1L'''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:ZPH-Tarantula.png|''Tarantula'' | + | File:ZPH-Tarantula.png|Original ''Tarantula'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' |
| + | File:3055u Tarantula.jpg|''Tarantula'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | |||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Boosted C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:25 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | |||
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | |||
[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:12, 10 April 2024
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| Tarantula | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Corean Enterprises |
| Production Year | 3054[1] |
| Model | ZPH-1 |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 3,560,417 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 25 tons |
| Chassis | Corean IX |
| Armor | StarSlab/2 |
| Engine | Nissan 200 XL |
| Communications System | Garret T10B |
| Targeting Tracking System | Corean CalcMaster |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double heat sinks |
| Speed | 129.6 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Rawlings 75 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 636[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 666[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Tarantula was designed specifically for a reconnaissance role. The 'Mech is built around a massive Nissan 200 extralight engine, which provides the Tarantula with a top speed approaching 130 km/h. The 'Mech is also equipped with eight jump jets which can be used to propel the 'Mech up to 240 meters allowing the Tarantula to easily navigate rough terrain. The Tarantula is armored with four and a half tons of armor, while it only carries about three quarters of the theoretical maximum armor, the 'Mech's amazing speed makes the Tarantula capable of avoiding most damage.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Tarantula carries a light armament that is common to a 'Mech of its size. The primary weapons are a pair of Magna Mk II medium lasers which give the Tarantula most of its striking power. These are backed up by a Hovertec Streak SRM-2 launcher, which allows the Tarantula to find any weak spots in an enemy's armor.
Variants[edit]
- ZPH-2A
- The 2A variant is a simple upgrade of the Tarantula that brings the 'Mechs weapons up to current standards. This is done by replacing the two medium lasers with a pair of ER medium lasers. BV (1.0) = 732, BV (2.0) = 744[4]
- ZPH-3A
- A variant that looks to increase the Tarantula's life expectancy in an engagement, the 3A removed the medium lasers and the Streak SRM-2 launcher, as well as one jump jet. This free weight is used to mount a pair of medium pulse lasers, two additional tons of armor to increase its protection to six and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 631, BV (2.0) = 702[5]
- ZPH-4A
- An extensive modification of the Tarantula, the 4A removes all of the weapons, the eight jump jets that give the Tarantula its incredible mobility, and modifies the structure to use an endo steel chassis. In the place of the removed weapons and equipment an ER PPC and a C3 slave unit have been added to the design, allowing it to use friendly targeting data making it an excellent sniper. The 'Mech has also had an additional half a ton of armor added. Finally, to make up for the lack of jump jets, the 'Mech has had a MASC system added, pushing the 'Mech's speed up to 172.8 km/h in short bursts. BV (1.0) = 771, BV (2.0) = 967[6]
- ZPH-5A
- A Dark Age era variant based on the 4A, this Tarantula replaces the ER PPC with an ER large laser and the C3 slave unit was upgraded to a C3 boosted slave unit. It retains the MASC system and armor of the 4A. BV (2.0) = 806[7]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Tarantula has the following Design Quirks:[8]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Notes[edit]
- The standard ZPH-1 model is sometimes referred to as the ZPH-1A.[9]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Tarantel. The model code was accordingly changed to TRN-1L.
Gallery[edit]
Original Tarantula from TRO:3055
Tarantula from TRO:3055 Upgrade
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Tarantula
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 121
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 12
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 13
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 14
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 15
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 81
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Tarantula Entry
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055, p. 14