Difference between revisions of "Tian-zong"
Sarna News
m (→Bibliography) |
m (→Bibliography) |
||
| (24 intermediate revisions by 10 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Tian- | + | |image=Tian-zong-TRO3145_Liao.jpg |
| − | |name=Tian-zong | + | |name=''Tian-zong'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Hellespont 'Mech Works]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer=[[Hellespont 'Mech Works]]<ref name=TRO:CCp44>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 44</ref> |
| production year=3090 | | production year=3090 | ||
|year reference= | |year reference= | ||
|model=TNZ-N1 | |model=TNZ-N1 | ||
| − | |||
|mass=75 | |mass=75 | ||
| − | |chassis=Hellespont Type TZ | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| − | |armor=Hellespont Lite II Stealth | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| − | |comsys=[[Ceres Metals Model 777]] | + | |chassis=[[Hellespont Type TZ]] |
| − | | | + | |armor=[[Hellespont Lite II Stealth]] |
| − | |heat sinks= | + | |comsys=[[Ceres Metals Model 777]] with [[Angel ECM Suite]] |
| + | |T&T=[[Radcom TXXII]] | ||
| + | |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | ||
|engine=[[Rawlings 300 XL]] | |engine=[[Rawlings 300 XL]] | ||
|speed=65 | |speed=65 | ||
| − | |armament=*2x | + | |armament=*2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s |
| − | *2x | + | *2x [[Gauss rifle]]s |
|BV (2.0) = 2,167<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 91</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 101</ref> | |BV (2.0) = 2,167<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'', p. 91</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 101</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Tian-zong''''' is a post-[[Jihad]] design that the [[Capellan Confederation]] first developed in [[Production Year::3090]]. Equipped with thirteen and a half tons of [[Stealth Armor]] powered by an [[Angel ECM Suite]], the '' | + | The '''''Tian-zong''''' is a post-[[Jihad]] design that the [[Capellan Confederation]] first developed in [[Production Year::3090]]. Equipped with thirteen and a half tons of [[Stealth Armor]] powered by an [[Angel ECM Suite]], the ''Tian-zong'' is a premier "Recon in Force" [['Mech]]. The 300-rated [[extralight engine]] propels the ''Tian-zong'' to a top speed of 64 km/h, which can make for a jarring ride given the [[Small Cockpit]]. The ''Tian-zong'' is one of the first Capellan 'Mechs to use an [[Endo-Composite]] skeleton. Twelve [[Double Heat Sink]]s dissipate the heat from the Stealth Armor. It is a popular 'Mech with [[CCAF]] commanders.<ref name=TRO:CCp44/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The 'Mech is armed with a pair of Mydron Concussor [[Gauss | + | The 'Mech is armed with a pair of [[Mydron Concussor]] [[Gauss rifle]]s as its main weaponry. Each rifle has two tons of ammunition, keeping it in the fight. For close-in work the 'Mech carries a [[Ceres Arms]] [[Extended Range Medium Laser]] in each arm. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| Line 32: | Line 33: | ||
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *; ''Tian- | + | *; ''Tian-zong'' Jasminda : The customized TZN-N3 ''Tian-zong'' piloted by ''[[Sang-shao]]'' [[Jasminda Xiang]] of the [[Sixth Confederation Reserve Cavalry]] during the [[Capellan Crusades]] featured the Light Gauss Rifles of the TZN-N2 variant to save weight to carry [[ER PPC]] in the right arm, supported by an ER Medium Laser in the left arm. <ref name=OTPCC-32>''Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusaders'', p. 32 "Tian-zong TNZ-N3 Jasminda"</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The ''Tian-zong'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''Technical Readout: Dark Age'', p. 155</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Command BattleMech]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * The ''Tian- | + | * The ''Tian-zong'' was introduced by [[WizKids]] as part of their ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]]'' line of collectible miniatures. It first appeared in their game set release ''[[MechWarrior: Liao Incursion|Liao Incursion]]''. In the novel ''[[Fortress of Lies]]'', the 'Mech first appeared in action. However, the 'Mech was firing its Gauss rifles from its arms, conflicting with the original figure's physical appearance. |
| − | * The TZN-N3 ''Tian- | + | * The TZN-N3 ''Tian-zong'' is the variant described in the ''Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation'' entry. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| Line 45: | Line 50: | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:MWDA Tian-zong.JPG|MW:DA Tian- | + | Image:MWDA Tian-zong.JPG|MW:DA Tian-zong model |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Fortress of Lies]]'' (Novel) - Tian-zong first appears in fiction. | + | * ''[[Fortress of Lies]]'' (Novel) - Tian-zong first appears in fiction. |
| − | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_9.pdf Jaquelin Pejiko's Confederation Reserve Cavalry Dossier]'' | + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_9.pdf Jaquelin Pejiko's Confederation Reserve Cavalry Dossier]'' |
| − | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_34.pdf Clara Park's House Liao/McCarron's Armored Cavalry Dossier]'' | + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_34.pdf Clara Park's House Liao/McCarron's Armored Cavalry Dossier]'' |
| − | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_43.pdf Hoa Phiri's House Liao/Warrior House Dossier]'' | + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_43.pdf Hoa Phiri's House Liao/Warrior House Dossier]'' |
| − | *''[[Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades]]'' | + | * ''[[Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' |
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:15, 31 March 2024
| |
| Tian-zong | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hellespont 'Mech Works[1] |
| Production Year | 3090 |
| Model | TNZ-N1 |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | Hellespont Type TZ |
| Armor | Hellespont Lite II Stealth |
| Engine | Rawlings 300 XL |
| Communications System | Ceres Metals Model 777 with Angel ECM Suite |
| Targeting Tracking System | Radcom TXXII |
| Heat Sinks | 12 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Armament |
|
| BV (2.0) | 2,167[2][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Tian-zong is a post-Jihad design that the Capellan Confederation first developed in 3090. Equipped with thirteen and a half tons of Stealth Armor powered by an Angel ECM Suite, the Tian-zong is a premier "Recon in Force" 'Mech. The 300-rated extralight engine propels the Tian-zong to a top speed of 64 km/h, which can make for a jarring ride given the Small Cockpit. The Tian-zong is one of the first Capellan 'Mechs to use an Endo-Composite skeleton. Twelve Double Heat Sinks dissipate the heat from the Stealth Armor. It is a popular 'Mech with CCAF commanders.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The 'Mech is armed with a pair of Mydron Concussor Gauss rifles as its main weaponry. Each rifle has two tons of ammunition, keeping it in the fight. For close-in work the 'Mech carries a Ceres Arms Extended Range Medium Laser in each arm.
Variants[edit]
- TZN-N2
- This Tian-zong replaces the standard weaponry with a Light Gauss Rifle in the side torsos and an ER Large Laser in each arm. The Light Gauss Rifles each have a ton of ammunition. All other aspects of the N2 are identical to the N1. BV (2.0) = 1,726[4][5]
- TZN-N3
- This variant is based on the N1. It uses the same Gauss Rifles, but they only have a ton of ammunition. Two heat sinks have been removed (leaving ten in the engine) as have the ER Medium Lasers. The freed space and mass allows the N3 to carry a Light PPC in each arm. It is identical to the N1 in all other respects. BV (2.0) = 2,072[6][7]
Custom Variants[edit]
- Tian-zong Jasminda
- The customized TZN-N3 Tian-zong piloted by Sang-shao Jasminda Xiang of the Sixth Confederation Reserve Cavalry during the Capellan Crusades featured the Light Gauss Rifles of the TZN-N2 variant to save weight to carry ER PPC in the right arm, supported by an ER Medium Laser in the left arm. [8]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Tian-zong is subject to the following Design Quirk:[9]
Notes[edit]
- The Tian-zong was introduced by WizKids as part of their MechWarrior: Dark Age line of collectible miniatures. It first appeared in their game set release Liao Incursion. In the novel Fortress of Lies, the 'Mech first appeared in action. However, the 'Mech was firing its Gauss rifles from its arms, conflicting with the original figure's physical appearance.
- The TZN-N3 Tian-zong is the variant described in the Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation entry.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 44
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 91
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 101
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 92
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 102
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation, p. 45, 93
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged, p. 103
- ↑ Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusaders, p. 32 "Tian-zong TNZ-N3 Jasminda"
- ↑ Technical Readout: Dark Age, p. 155
Gallery[edit]
MW:DA Tian-zong model
Bibliography[edit]
- Fortress of Lies (Novel) - Tian-zong first appears in fiction.
- Jaquelin Pejiko's Confederation Reserve Cavalry Dossier
- Clara Park's House Liao/McCarron's Armored Cavalry Dossier
- Hoa Phiri's House Liao/Warrior House Dossier
- Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades
- Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged
- Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation