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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
The ''Thanatos'' is armed to engage an enemy in a variety of situations. For long range combat, the ''Thanatos'' has a Defiance Model 6 [[ER Large Laser]], giving the 'Mech some long range damage capabilities. The 'Mech comes into its own though in the medium to short range brackets as it can bring its Shigunga [[MRM-20]] launcher and two Defiance Model XII [[ER Medium Laser]]s to bear. Finally, the single RAMTech 800P [[Medium Pulse Laser]] provides highly accurate close range firepower. The 'Mech carries a [[C3 Slave Unit]] which dramatically increases its accuracy when it is part of a [[C3 Lance]]. | The ''Thanatos'' is armed to engage an enemy in a variety of situations. For long range combat, the ''Thanatos'' has a Defiance Model 6 [[ER Large Laser]], giving the 'Mech some long range damage capabilities. The 'Mech comes into its own though in the medium to short range brackets as it can bring its Shigunga [[MRM-20]] launcher and two Defiance Model XII [[ER Medium Laser]]s to bear. Finally, the single RAMTech 800P [[Medium Pulse Laser]] provides highly accurate close range firepower. The 'Mech carries a [[C3 Slave Unit]] which dramatically increases its accuracy when it is part of a [[C3 Lance]]. | ||
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| + | ==Non-Canon Variants== | ||
| + | * 5XMT - The 5XMT variant adds 5 tons to the chassis and removes the missile rack in favor of more weapons. | ||
| + | :''Note: The 5XMT version of the ''Thanatos'' came from the variant in the Mektek Mech Pack 2.1a, as well as the NBT Hardcore mod for [[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries]] game.'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 10:31, 19 June 2009
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| Thanatos | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | StarCorps Industries |
| Model | TNS-4S |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | StarFrame Heavy Endo Steel |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy |
| Engine | PlasmaStar 375 XL |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Audi-Fokker Mark IV |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,639 |
Description
After producing OmniMechs licensed from the Draconis Combine for several years, StarCorps Industries gained an understanding of OmniMech technology and began designing one of their own. When they finished development of the Thanatos as an OmniMech neither the LAAF or the AFFS was interested in obtaining any new OmniMech designs. The Thanatos was then converted into a standard BattleMech and resubmitted to the two militaries who gladly added it to their arsenals. The Thanatos is intended to emulate the Thor OmniMech used by the Clans. To do this the Thanatos is built on a StarFrame Heavy Endo Steel to save weight and carries a PlasmaStar 375 XL engine that gives the 'Mech a top speed of 86.4 km/h and also has five Audi-Fokker Mark IV Jump Jets that allow it to jump up to one hundred and fifty meters adding to its mobility. The Thanatos has sixteen double heat sinks to dissipate waste heat from the 'Mech and carries thirteen tons of Durallex Heavy armor to protect the 'Mech, though when compared to other 'Mechs of similar weight it is extremely light. The 'Mech carries a Guardian ECM Suite to protect itself from electronic warfare systems.
Armament
The Thanatos is armed to engage an enemy in a variety of situations. For long range combat, the Thanatos has a Defiance Model 6 ER Large Laser, giving the 'Mech some long range damage capabilities. The 'Mech comes into its own though in the medium to short range brackets as it can bring its Shigunga MRM-20 launcher and two Defiance Model XII ER Medium Lasers to bear. Finally, the single RAMTech 800P Medium Pulse Laser provides highly accurate close range firepower. The 'Mech carries a C3 Slave Unit which dramatically increases its accuracy when it is part of a C3 Lance.
Non-Canon Variants
- 5XMT - The 5XMT variant adds 5 tons to the chassis and removes the missile rack in favor of more weapons.
- Note: The 5XMT version of the Thanatos came from the variant in the Mektek Mech Pack 2.1a, as well as the NBT Hardcore mod for MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries game.