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|image = Templar_TRO3067.png
|name=Templar
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|name = ''Templar''
|manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]]
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|manufacturer = [[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=TRJp174f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 174–175: "TLR1-O Templar"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 -->
|model=TLR1-O
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|model = TLR1-O<ref name=TRJp174f />
|production year=3062
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|production year = 3062
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5191/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5191/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|class=Assault
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|class = Assault
|cost= 25,338,448 C-bills
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|cost = 25,338,448 C-bills
|mass=85
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|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|chassis=Kallon Type XIX [[Endo Steel]]
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|mech type = OmniMech
|armor=Starshield A with [[CASE]]
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|mass = 85
|engine=[[KalTek 340 XL]]
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|chassis = [[Kallon Type XIX Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp174f /> -->
|comsys=[[Newberg Telescan 17]]
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|armor = [[Starshield A]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp174f /> -->
|T&T=[[Spar 3C MegaTrak]]
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|engine = [[KalTek 340 Extralight]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp174f /> -->
|heat sinks=13 [[Double heat sinks]]
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|comsys = [[Newberg Telescan 17]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp174f /> -->
|speed=64.8
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|T&T = [[Spar 3C MegaTrak]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp174f /> -->
|armament=
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|heat sinks = 13 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp174f /> -->
Primary Configuration
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|speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp174f /> -->
*1x [[Gauss Rifle]]
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|armament =  
*1x [[Large Pulse Laser]]
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Primary Configuration <!-- <ref name=TRJp174f /> -->
*1x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
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* 1x [[Gauss rifle]]
*1x [[Streak SRM-4]]
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* 1x [[large pulse laser]]
*2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s
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* 1x [[medium pulse laser]]
|BV (1.0)=1,770<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p.94 - BV 1</ref>
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* 1x [[Streak SRM-4]]
| BV (2.0) = 2,045<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 156</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5191/templar-tlr1-o  MUL Profile of Templar including its BV2.]</ref>
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* 2x [[ER medium laser]]
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* 1x double heat sink
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|BV (1.0) = 1,770<ref>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p.94 - BV 1</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 2,045<ref name=TRJp174f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 156</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5191/templar-tlr1-o  MUL Profile of Templar including its BV2]</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
With a noticeable lack of [[OmniMech]]s designed in the [[Federated Suns]], [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#Ranks|Field Marshal]] Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] went over the heads of the [[AFFS#Department_of_the_Quartermaster|Department of the Quartermaster]] and commissioned [[Kallon Industries]] to design an assault OmniMech and backed the project with his own financial resources. The resulting [['Mech]] is a force to be reckoned with on the modern battlefield. The '''''Templar''''' is built on a lightweight Kallon Type XIX [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a KalTek 340 [[XL engine]] that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 64.8 km/h while sacrificing durability. The ''Templar'' has thirteen fixed [[double heat sink]]s and is armored with sixteen and a half tons of Starshield A armor with [[CASE]] fixed in the right torso. Overall, this allows the ''Templar'' to have forty tons of free pod space for weapons and equipment which the 'Mech uses effectively in its various configurations.
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With a noticeable lack of [[OmniMech]]s designed in the [[Federated Suns]], [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#Ranks|Field Marshal]] Duke [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] went over the heads of the [[AFFS#Department of the Quartermaster|Department of the Quartermaster]] and commissioned [[Kallon Industries]] to design an assault OmniMech and backed the project with his own considerable financial resources. The resulting 'Mech is a force to be reckoned with on the modern battlefield. The '''''Templar''''' is built on a lightweight [[Kallon Type XIX]] [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a [[KalTek 340]] [[XL engine]] that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 64.8 km/h without sacrificing pod space. The ''Templar'' has thirteen fixed [[double heat sink]]s and is armored with sixteen and a half tons of [[Starshield A]] armor with [[CASE]] fixed in the right torso. Overall, this allows the ''Templar'' to have forty tons of free [[OmniPod]] space for weapons and equipment which the 'Mech uses effectively in its various configurations.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The primary configuration of the ''Templar'' is intended to be able to engage an enemy effectively at any range. For effective long range hitting power, the ''Templar'' carries a powerful [[Gauss Rifle]]. If the ''Templar'' does close with an enemy, it can bring its highly accurate [[Large Pulse Laser]], [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s to bear on a target. For increased accuracy, the Gauss Rifle and all the lasers are linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]]. The ''Templar'' Prime has a [[Streak SRM-4]] launcher for seeking weak points in an enemy's armor.
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The primary configuration of the ''Templar'' is intended to be able to engage an enemy effectively at any range. For effective long range hitting power, the ''Templar'' carries a powerful [[Gauss rifle]]. If the ''Templar'' does close with an enemy, it can bring its highly accurate [[Large Pulse Laser]], [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s to bear on a target. For increased accuracy, the Gauss rifle and all the lasers are linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]]. The ''Templar'' Prime has a [[Streak SRM-4]] launcher for seeking weak points in an enemy's armor.
  
 
==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
*;Alt. Config. A : Intended for long range combat, the ''Templar'' A is configured to engage an enemy at long ranges. To do this, it carries an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon backed up by an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] which can fire at twice the rate of a standard autocannon. Both of these are linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] for increased accuracy. For close combat, the ''Templar'' A has a [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher and for increased mobility this configuration has four [[jump jet]]s, letting it jump up to one hundred and twenty meters. To protect the 'Mech from enemy electronic warfare systems, the 'Mech has a Guardian [[ECM Suite]] and to handle the 'Mech's heavy heat load, it has an additional double heat sink. BV (1.0) = 2,047 BV (2.0) = 2,070<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 157</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration A : Intended for long range combat, the ''Templar'' A is configured to engage an enemy at long ranges. To do this, it carries an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon backed up by an [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] which can fire at twice the rate of a standard autocannon. Both of these are linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] for increased accuracy. For close combat, the ''Templar'' A has a [[Streak SRM-6]] launcher and for increased mobility this configuration has four [[jump jet]]s, letting it jump up to one hundred and twenty meters. To protect the 'Mech from enemy electronic warfare systems, the 'Mech has a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] and to handle the 'Mech's heavy heat load, it has an additional double heat sink.<ref name=TRJp174f /> BV (1.0) = 2,047 BV (2.0) = 2,070<ref name=TRJp174f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 157</ref>
  
*;Alt. Config. B : A workhorse configuration, the ''Templar B'' can engage an enemy at either short or long ranges. For long range combat, the ''Templar B'' carries an ER PPC. For intermediate ranges, the 'Mech has three [[Rotary Autocannon/2]]s and also has two [[ER Medium Laser]]s for close combat. To handle the 'Mech's heat load, the ''Templar B'' has four additional double heat sinks. BV (1.0) = 1,451 BV (2.0) = 1,806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 158</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration B : A workhorse configuration, the ''Templar'' B can engage an enemy at either short or long ranges. For long range combat, the ''Templar'' B carries an ER PPC. For intermediate ranges, the 'Mech has three [[Rotary Autocannon/2]]s and also has two [[ER medium laser]]s for close combat. To handle the 'Mech's heat load, the ''Templar'' B has four additional double heat sinks.<ref name=TRJp174f /> BV (1.0) = 1,451 BV (2.0) = 1,806<ref name=TRJp174f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 158</ref>
  
*;Alt. Config. C : A close combat configuration, the C configuration of the ''Templar'' carries a devastating [[LB-X Autocannon/20]] as its primary weapon, which can fire both solid rounds and shotgun-like cluster rounds. Also for close range, the ''Templar'' C has five [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and an [[ER Medium Laser]], which can be used to devastating effect at short range. For long range defense, the ''Templar'' carries a single [[ER PPC]]. To add mobility to the 'Mech, it has four pod-mounted jump jets that let the ''Templar'' C jump up to one hundred and twenty meters. An additional heat sink is added to help handle the 'Mech's heat. BV (1.0) = 1,726 BV (2.0) = 2,063<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 159</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration C : A close combat configuration, the C configuration of the ''Templar'' carries a devastating [[LB 20-X Autocannon]] as its primary weapon, which can fire both solid rounds and shotgun-like cluster rounds. Also for close range, the ''Templar'' C has five [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and an [[ER medium laser]], which can be used to devastating effect at short range. For long-range defense, the ''Templar'' carries a single [[ER PPC]]. To add mobility to the 'Mech, it has four pod-mounted jump jets that let the ''Templar'' C jump up to one hundred and twenty meters. An additional heat sink is added to help handle the 'Mech's heat.<ref name=TRJp174f /> BV (1.0) = 1,726 BV (2.0) = 2,063<ref name=TRJp174f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 159</ref>
  
*;Alt. Config. D : This configuration carries a pair of [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s in the torso and a [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] in each arm. BV (2.0) = 1,840<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 160</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration D : This configuration carries a pair of [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s in the torso and a [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] in each arm. BV (2.0) = 1,840<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 160</ref>
  
*;Alt. Config. E : A commander's configuration, this variation carries a [[C3 Master Computer]] to coordinate fire. To protect itself from hostile electronic systems, it carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. Offensively it carries a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, twin [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[LRM-15]]s, and an [[ER PPC]]. A [[Small Laser]] has also been included. BV (2.0) = 1,865<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 161</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration E : A commander's configuration, this variation carries a [[C3 master computer]] to coordinate fire. To protect itself from hostile electronic systems, it carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. Offensively it carries a pair of [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, twin [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[LRM-15]]s, and an [[ER PPC]]. A [[Small Laser]] has also been included. BV (2.0) = 1,865<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 161</ref>
  
*;Alt. Config. F : Another command variation, this configuration mounts a C3 Master computer. It carries three Medium Pulse Lasers, a [[Heavy PPC]], and a Light Gauss Rifle. Four jump jets give it a 120 meter jump range. BV (2.0) = 2,029<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 162</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration F : Another command variation, this configuration mounts a C3 master computer. It carries three Medium Pulse Lasers, a [[Heavy PPC]], and a Light Gauss Rifle. Four jump jets give it a 120 meter jump range. BV (2.0) = 2,029<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 162</ref>
  
*;Alt. Config. G : Apparently intended for long range direct fire support or anti-aircraft work, this configuration carries three [[LB 2-X]] autocannons, an ER PPC, and a Light Gauss Rifle. It can share targeting data with lancemates via a [[C3 Slave]] unit. BV (2.0) = 1,632<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 163</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration G : Apparently intended for long range direct fire support or anti-aircraft work, this configuration carries three [[LB 2-X]] autocannons, an ER PPC, and a Light Gauss Rifle. It can share targeting data with lancemates via a [[C3 slave]] unit. BV (2.0) = 1,632<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 163</ref>
  
*;Alt. Config. H : This variation carries an [[MRM-30]] with [[Apollo FCS]] in each arm. These are supported by a pair of [[Light PPC]]s. An [[ER Flamer]] provides anti-infantry support, and a [[Targeting Computer]] enhances the accuracy of the energy weapons. A C3 Slave unit allows the ''Templar'' to share targeting data with lancemates, and additional mobility is provided via four jump jets. BV (2.0) = 1,958<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 164</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration H : This variation carries an [[MRM-30]] with [[Apollo FCS]] in each arm. These are supported by a pair of [[Light PPC]]s. An [[ER Flamer]] provides anti-infantry support, and a [[Targeting Computer]] enhances the accuracy of the energy weapons. A C3 slave unit allows the ''Templar'' to share targeting data with lancemates, and additional mobility is provided via four jump jets. BV (2.0) = 1,958<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 164</ref>
  
*;Alt. Config. I : This configuration carries a C3 Slave unit, fifteen double heat sinks, two Heavy PPCs, and a Gauss Rifle. BV (2.0) = 2,202<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 165</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration I : This configuration carries a C3 slave unit, fifteen double heat sinks, two Heavy PPCs, and a Gauss Rifle. BV (2.0) = 2,202<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 165</ref>
  
*;Alt. Config. R : This [[Dark Age era]] configuration carries a [[Clan]]-spec ER PPC and LB 10-X autocannon. These are supported by four [[Medium Re-engineered Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,393<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 173</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration R : This [[Dark Age era]] configuration carries two ER PPC's and an LB 10-X autocannon, all [[Clan]]-spec. These are supported by five [[Medium Re-Engineered Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 2,393<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 173</ref>
  
*;Alt. Config. U : This variant was designed for underwater operations. In addition to four [[UMU]]s it is also equipped with a [[BattleMech HarJel System]] to prevent hull breaches. Three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a [[Large Pulse Laser]] provide energy weapon support. An [[SRT-6]] and [[LRT-10]] torpedo launcher increase the odds of breaching an enemy unit's armor. A C3 Slave allows the ''Templar U'' to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (2.0) = 1,747<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 113</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration U : This variant was designed for underwater operations. In addition to four [[UMU]]s it is also equipped with a [[BattleMech HarJel System]] to prevent hull breaches. Three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a [[Large Pulse Laser]] provide energy weapon support. An [[SRT-6]] and [[LRT-10]] torpedo launcher increase the odds of breaching an enemy unit's armor. A C3 slave allows the ''Templar'' U to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (2.0) = 1,747<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 113</ref>
  
==Non-Standard Configurations==
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===Custom Configurations===
*;Grayson : This configuration was invented by [[Lieutenant-Colonel]] [[Grayson Addison]] from the [[8th Syrtis Fusiliers]]. The Grayson configuration is armed with two [[Autocannon/5]]s for long range combat and has four [[ER Medium Laser]]s for close combat. The autocannons and lasers are all linked to a Targeting Computer for increased accuracy. To seek out weak points in an enemy's armor, the Grayson configuration has two [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers. In order to handle its heat load more easily, this configuration has an additional double heat sink and also has three jump jets, which allow it to jump up to ninety meters. BV (1.0) = 1,670{{cn}}BV (2.0) = 1,868<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 166</ref>
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*; Grayson : This configuration was invented by [[Lieutenant-Colonel]] [[Grayson Addison]] from the [[8th Syrtis Fusiliers]]. The Grayson configuration is armed with two [[Autocannon/5]]s for long range combat and has four [[ER medium laser]]s for close combat. The autocannons and lasers are all linked to a Targeting Computer for increased accuracy. To seek out weak points in an enemy's armor, the Grayson configuration has two [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers. In order to handle its heat load more easily, this configuration has an additional double heat sink and also has three jump jets, which allow it to jump up to ninety meters. BV (1.0) = 1,670{{cn}}BV (2.0) = 1,868<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 166</ref>
  
*;Tancred : Configured for [[Tancred Sandoval]], this configuration carries two [[Rotary Autocannon/5]]s that can fire at a rate six times as fast as a standard autocannon. These are backed up by three [[ER Medium Laser]]s for close combat. For long range engagements, the Tancred configuration has a single [[ER Large Laser]]. All of these weapons are linked to a [[Targeting Computer]], giving them increased accuracy. BV (1.0) = 1,708{{cn}}BV (2.0) = 2,273<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 167</ref>
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*; Tancred : Configured for [[Tancred Sandoval]], this configuration carries two [[rotary autocannon/5]]s that can fire at a rate six times as fast as a standard autocannon. These are backed up by three [[ER medium laser]]s for close combat. For long range engagements, the Tancred configuration has a single [[ER Large Laser]]. All of these weapons are linked to a [[Targeting Computer]], giving them increased accuracy. BV (1.0) = 1,708{{cn}}BV (2.0) = 2,273<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 167</ref>
  
*;TLR1-OBLO : A custom configuration used by the [[Blessed Order]]'s revived [[1st Division (ComStar)|First Division]]'s [[Unending Faith III]], the ''Templar'' OBLO is based off the ''Templar'' Prime, its combat effectiveness enhanced by the removal the Streak SRM-4 launcher and its attendant ammo for an [[Improved C3 Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 2,062<ref name=SoUF-20>''Spotlight On: Unending Faith'', p. 20 "Templar TLR1-OBLO"</ref>
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*; TLR1-OBLO : A custom configuration used by the [[Blessed Order]]'s revived [[1st Division (ComStar)|First Division]]'s [[Unending Faith III]], the ''Templar'' OBLO is based off the ''Templar'' Prime, its combat effectiveness enhanced by the removal the Streak SRM-4 launcher and its attendant ammo for an [[Improved C3 Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 2,062<ref name=SoUF-20>''Spotlight On: Unending Faith'', p. 20: "''Templar'' TLR1-OBLO"</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Templar'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Templar Entry</ref>
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* [[Easy to  Maintain]]
  
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
==Notable Pilots==
* During the [[FedCom Civil War]], both [[Ardan Sortek]] and [[Tancred Sandoval]] piloted ''Templars'' during the final months of the conflict. A final push by pro-Katherine forces led to Sortek's death, making the ''Templar'' his last 'Mech.
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:''See [[:Category:Notable Templar Pilots]]''
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==Related Designs==
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* ''[[Awesome]]'' - Possessing strong visual similarities, the ''Templar'' was slated to replace ''Awesome''s serving in the AFFC.<ref name=FMFS161>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 161</ref>
  
*[[Julian Davion]],The [[Prince's Champion]] and later [[First Prince of the Federated Suns]] piloted a Templar during the fighting on Terra, and later, on Ronel. <ref name=ACtA06>''Sword of Sedition'' p. 288</ref>.
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* ''[[Pendragon (BattleMech)|Pendragon]]'' - Experimental and later an [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] limited-production BattleMech loosely based on the original ''Templar''.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 7: ''Pendragon'' article notes being loosely based on the original ''Templar''</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 138: ''Pendragon'' enters limited production at General Motors plant on New Valencia.</ref>
  
* [[Jasek Kelswa-Steiner]], leader of [[Stormhammers]] piloted a Templar during his battles against [[Clan Jade Falcon]] in 3134 and the next years, until was killed at his command by the Falcons during the battle of [[Coventry]] in 3148. <ref name=ACtA20>''A Splinter of Hope-The Anvil'' p. 126</ref>
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* ''[[Templar III]]'' - New version of the ''Templar'', which serves as its replacement due to Kallon's factories on Talon, a moon of [[Wernke]], being destroyed during the [[Jihad]].
  
==Related Designs==
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* ''[[Victor]]'' - The ''Templar'' was intended in part to replace the ''Victor'' in the AFFC.<ref name=FMFS161>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 161</ref>
* ''[[Templar III]]'' - New version of the ''Templar'', which serves as its replacement due to Kallon's factories on Talon, moon of [[Wernke]], being destroyed during the [[Jihad]].
 
  
* ''[[Pendragon]]'' - Experimental and later an [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] limited-production BattleMech loosely based on the original ''Templar''.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 7 Pendragon - ''Pendragon'' article notes being loosely based on the original ''Templar''.</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 138 Pendragon - ''Pendragon'' enters limited production at General Motors plant on New Valencia.</ref>
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==Notes==
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Templer'''''. The model code was left unchanged.
  
=='Mech Gallery==
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==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Templar_test_OFS.jpg|TLR1-O ''Templar'' undergoing live-fire testing
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File:Templar_FMFS.jpg|Original TLR1-O ''Templar'' from ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns|FM:FS]]''
File:Templar_FMFS.jpg|TLR1-O ''Templar'' on patrol
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File:Templar TRO3067.png|''Templar'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
File:Templar ic.jpg|TLR1-O ''Templar'' fighting on [[New Syrtis]] during the FedCom Civil War
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File:Templar_test_OFS.jpg|TLR1-O ''Templar'' undergoing live-fire testing from ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' cover
Image:MW4-M Templar.png|[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries]] version of the ''Templar''
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File:Templar ic.jpg|TLR1-O ''Templar'' fighting on [[New Syrtis]] during [[FedCom Civil War]] from ''[[Imminent Crisis]]''
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Image:MW4-M Templar.png|Model of ''Templar'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4:Mercenaries]]''
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File:MWDA-BF031-Templar.jpg|''Templar'' miniature from [[Miniatures - MechWarrior#MechWarrior: Battleforce|MechWarrior: Battleforce set]]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[The Anvil]]'' (novella)
*''[[Master Unit List]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New]]''
*''[[Spotlight On: Unending Faith]]''
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
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* ''[[Spotlight On: Unending Faith]]''
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* ''[[Sword of Sedition]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
  
[[Category:BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:OmniMechs]]
 
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]]
 
 
[[Category:Inner Sphere OmniMechs]]
 
[[Category:Inner Sphere OmniMechs]]
 
[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]]
[[Category:MechWarrior 4 BattleMechs]]
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[[Category:German renamed units]]
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[[Category:C3 Master Equipped BattleMechs]]

Latest revision as of 21:23, 10 January 2024

Templar
Templar
Production information
Manufacturer Kallon Industries[1]
Production Year 3062[2]
Model TLR1-O[1]
Class Assault
Cost 25,338,448 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere OmniMech
Mass 85 tons
Chassis Kallon Type XIX Endo Steel
Armor Starshield A with CASE
Engine KalTek 340 Extralight
Communications System Newberg Telescan 17
Targeting Tracking System Spar 3C MegaTrak
Heat Sinks 13 double
Speed 64 km/h
Armament

Primary Configuration

BV (1.0) 1,770[3]
BV (2.0) 2,045[1][4][5]


Description[edit]

With a noticeable lack of OmniMechs designed in the Federated Suns, Field Marshal Duke George Hasek went over the heads of the Department of the Quartermaster and commissioned Kallon Industries to design an assault OmniMech and backed the project with his own considerable financial resources. The resulting 'Mech is a force to be reckoned with on the modern battlefield. The Templar is built on a lightweight Kallon Type XIX Endo Steel chassis and is powered by a KalTek 340 XL engine that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 64.8 km/h without sacrificing pod space. The Templar has thirteen fixed double heat sinks and is armored with sixteen and a half tons of Starshield A armor with CASE fixed in the right torso. Overall, this allows the Templar to have forty tons of free OmniPod space for weapons and equipment which the 'Mech uses effectively in its various configurations.

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The primary configuration of the Templar is intended to be able to engage an enemy effectively at any range. For effective long range hitting power, the Templar carries a powerful Gauss rifle. If the Templar does close with an enemy, it can bring its highly accurate Large Pulse Laser, Medium Pulse Laser, and two ER Medium Lasers to bear on a target. For increased accuracy, the Gauss rifle and all the lasers are linked to an advanced Targeting Computer. The Templar Prime has a Streak SRM-4 launcher for seeking weak points in an enemy's armor.

Alternate Configurations[edit]

  • Alternate Configuration A 
    Intended for long range combat, the Templar A is configured to engage an enemy at long ranges. To do this, it carries an ER PPC as its primary weapon backed up by an Ultra Autocannon/10 which can fire at twice the rate of a standard autocannon. Both of these are linked to an advanced Targeting Computer for increased accuracy. For close combat, the Templar A has a Streak SRM-6 launcher and for increased mobility this configuration has four jump jets, letting it jump up to one hundred and twenty meters. To protect the 'Mech from enemy electronic warfare systems, the 'Mech has a Guardian ECM Suite and to handle the 'Mech's heavy heat load, it has an additional double heat sink.[1] BV (1.0) = 2,047 BV (2.0) = 2,070[1][6]
  • Alternate Configuration B 
    A workhorse configuration, the Templar B can engage an enemy at either short or long ranges. For long range combat, the Templar B carries an ER PPC. For intermediate ranges, the 'Mech has three Rotary Autocannon/2s and also has two ER medium lasers for close combat. To handle the 'Mech's heat load, the Templar B has four additional double heat sinks.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,451 BV (2.0) = 1,806[1][7]
  • Alternate Configuration C 
    A close combat configuration, the C configuration of the Templar carries a devastating LB 20-X Autocannon as its primary weapon, which can fire both solid rounds and shotgun-like cluster rounds. Also for close range, the Templar C has five Medium Pulse Lasers and an ER medium laser, which can be used to devastating effect at short range. For long-range defense, the Templar carries a single ER PPC. To add mobility to the 'Mech, it has four pod-mounted jump jets that let the Templar C jump up to one hundred and twenty meters. An additional heat sink is added to help handle the 'Mech's heat.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,726 BV (2.0) = 2,063[1][8]
  • Alternate Configuration F 
    Another command variation, this configuration mounts a C3 master computer. It carries three Medium Pulse Lasers, a Heavy PPC, and a Light Gauss Rifle. Four jump jets give it a 120 meter jump range. BV (2.0) = 2,029[11]
  • Alternate Configuration G 
    Apparently intended for long range direct fire support or anti-aircraft work, this configuration carries three LB 2-X autocannons, an ER PPC, and a Light Gauss Rifle. It can share targeting data with lancemates via a C3 slave unit. BV (2.0) = 1,632[12]
  • Alternate Configuration H 
    This variation carries an MRM-30 with Apollo FCS in each arm. These are supported by a pair of Light PPCs. An ER Flamer provides anti-infantry support, and a Targeting Computer enhances the accuracy of the energy weapons. A C3 slave unit allows the Templar to share targeting data with lancemates, and additional mobility is provided via four jump jets. BV (2.0) = 1,958[13]
  • Alternate Configuration I 
    This configuration carries a C3 slave unit, fifteen double heat sinks, two Heavy PPCs, and a Gauss Rifle. BV (2.0) = 2,202[14]
  • Alternate Configuration U 
    This variant was designed for underwater operations. In addition to four UMUs it is also equipped with a BattleMech HarJel System to prevent hull breaches. Three Medium Pulse Lasers and a Large Pulse Laser provide energy weapon support. An SRT-6 and LRT-10 torpedo launcher increase the odds of breaching an enemy unit's armor. A C3 slave allows the Templar U to share targeting data with friendly units. BV (2.0) = 1,747[16]

Custom Configurations[edit]

  • Grayson 
    This configuration was invented by Lieutenant-Colonel Grayson Addison from the 8th Syrtis Fusiliers. The Grayson configuration is armed with two Autocannon/5s for long range combat and has four ER medium lasers for close combat. The autocannons and lasers are all linked to a Targeting Computer for increased accuracy. To seek out weak points in an enemy's armor, the Grayson configuration has two Streak SRM-4 launchers. In order to handle its heat load more easily, this configuration has an additional double heat sink and also has three jump jets, which allow it to jump up to ninety meters. BV (1.0) = 1,670[citation needed]BV (2.0) = 1,868[17]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Templar has the following Design Quirks:[20]

Notable Pilots[edit]

See Category:Notable Templar Pilots

Related Designs[edit]

  • Awesome - Possessing strong visual similarities, the Templar was slated to replace Awesomes serving in the AFFC.[21]
  • Templar III - New version of the Templar, which serves as its replacement due to Kallon's factories on Talon, a moon of Wernke, being destroyed during the Jihad.
  • Victor - The Templar was intended in part to replace the Victor in the AFFC.[21]

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Templer. The model code was left unchanged.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 174–175: "TLR1-O Templar"
  2. MUL online date for the Templar
  3. Technical Readout: 3067, p.94 - BV 1
  4. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 156
  5. MUL Profile of Templar including its BV2
  6. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 157
  7. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 158
  8. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 159
  9. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 160
  10. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 161
  11. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 162
  12. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 163
  13. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 164
  14. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 165
  15. Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 173
  16. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 113
  17. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 166
  18. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 167
  19. Spotlight On: Unending Faith, p. 20: "Templar TLR1-OBLO"
  20. BattleMech Manual, p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Templar Entry
  21. 21.0 21.1 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 161
  22. Experimental Technical Readout: Davion, p. 7: Pendragon article notes being loosely based on the original Templar
  23. Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 138: Pendragon enters limited production at General Motors plant on New Valencia.

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