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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=WSP-LAM.jpg |image=WSP-LAM.jpg − |name=''Wasp LAM'' + |name=Wasp Land-Air 'Mech − |manufacturer=[[Harvard Company, Inc.]] + |manufacturer=Harvard Company |model=WSP-105 |model=WSP-105 − |production year=2690 + |class=Light LAM − |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online]''</ref> − |cost= 3,855,670 [[C-bill]]s − |Tech Base=inner sphere − |mech type=battlemech − |feet=lam |mass=30 |mass=30 − |chassis=[[Harvard 12K]] + |chassis=Harvard 12K − |armor=[[Durallex Light]] + |armor=Durallex Light − |engine=[[GM 180]] + |engine=GM 180 − |comsys=[[Rand 1200]] − |T&T=[[Rand LAMTar 100]] − |heat sinks=11 [[single heat sink]]s |speed=97.2 ground km/h, 1620 overthrust |speed=97.2 ground km/h, 1620 overthrust − |jumpjets=[[GM ATO 100]] + |jumpjets=GM ATO 100 |armament= |armament= − * 1x [[Medium laser]] + *1x[[Medium Lasers]] − * 1x [[SRM-2]] + *1x[[SRM-2]] |BV (1.0)= |BV (1.0)= |BV (2.0)= |BV (2.0)= Line 27:
Line 19: ==Description== ==Description== − Designed right after the ''[[Stinger LAM]]'' proved the Land-Air 'Mech concept, the aerodynamic ''[[Wasp]]'' chassis also seemed to promise a successful conversion. However, weapon accuracy was severely hampered on initial prototypes and only after the [[Harvard Company]] hired [[Katherine Piscalla]] was a successful '''''Wasp LAM''''' actually produced.<ref name=TRO:3025p128>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 128, "Wasp LAM"</ref> + Designed after the ''[[Stinger LAM]]'' proved the Land-Air 'Mech concept, the aerodynamic ''[[Wasp]]'' chassis seemed to promise a success conversion. However, weapon accuracy was severely hampered on initial prototypes. Only after the [[Harvard Company]] hired [[Katherine Piscalla]] was a successful ''Wasp LAM'' actually produced. − The ''Wasp LAM'' is able to convert from [[BattleMech]] to [[aerospace fighter]] faster than any other Land-Air 'Mech<ref name=TRO:3025p128/>, and also mounts no [[lostech]], save for the conversion equipment. The ease of use and ability to drop bombs from [[bomb bay]]s made the ''Wasp LAM'' especially successful in air-to-ground strikes, no matter where that ground may be. During its first operation, ''Wasp LAM''s were tasked with destroying a nuclear weapons facility orbiting within the [[Terra|Terran]] Oort Cloud in [[2690]]. Generations of [[SLDF]] ground soldiers loved the ''Wasp LAM'' so much, they bestowed upon it the moniker "angels on our shoulders".<ref name=TRO:3085p292>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 292-296</ref> + The ''Wasp LAM'' is able to convert from [[BattleMech]] to [[Aerospace Fighter]] faster than any other Land-Air 'Mech. Unfortunately, this attribute makes the ''Wasp LAM'' as highly sought-after prize, and a jealously guarded commodity. Most of the ''Wasp LAM'' production facilities were destroyed shortly after the start of the [[First Succession War]], and by the 31st century, the ''Wasp LAM'' was an exceedingly rare sight within the [[Inner Sphere]]. − The [[Capellan Confederation]] has several ''Wasp LAM'' variants that are original prototypes, built before the first successful prototype designed by Dr. Piscalla. All variants not only have difficulty converting, but are also prone to glitches with their targeting and tracking systems.<ref name="tro85">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 296</ref>+ ==Armament== − + Though extremely similar to the ''[[Stinger LAM]]'', maintaing the same ground and air speed. The only real difference is in the armament - the ''Wasp LAM'' is armed with a Martell [[Medium Laser]] and a Holly [[SRM-2]]. The use of the SRMs seems a curious decision; the lack of ammunition dependence would only increase the versatility of a [[Land-Air 'Mec]]h. − The ''Wasp LAM'' was a highly sought-after prize, and a jealously guarded commodity when most of the ''Wasp LAM'' production facilities were destroyed shortly after the start of the First Succession War.<ref name=TRO:3025p128/> By the [[thirty-first century]], the ''Wasp LAM'' was an exceedingly rare sight within the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TRO:3085p292/> − − ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Wasp LAM'' is similar to the ''Stinger LAM'', maintaining the same ground and air speed. The only real difference is in the armament - the ''Wasp LAM'' is armed with a [[Martell (ML)|Martell]] [[medium laser]] and a [[Holy (SRM-2)|Holly]] [[SRM-2]].<ref name=TRO:3025p128/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; WSP-100 ''Wasp LAM'' Mk I : This variant, used by the [[SLDF]], has an [[LTV 150]] engine, slightly lower maximum ground speed at 84 km/h, a 120 meter jump capability, and replaces the [[SRM-2]] with a rear-facing [[One-Shot]] version. In exchange the WSP-100 was equipped with a five ton [[bomb bay]], which allowed the WSP-100 to carry [[Arrow IV]] missiles and conventional bombs without losing any speed.<ref name="tro85"/> BV (2.0) = 489+ The only variants of the ''Wasp LAM'' are found within the [[Capellan Confederation]]; no further description of armor and weapon systems is given. These ''Wasp LAM'' variants are original prototypes, built before the first '''successful''' prototype designed by Dr. Piscalla. All variants not only have difficulty converting, but are also prone to glitches with their targeting and tracking systems. − − *; WSP-100b : This variant was designed for the SLDF's "Blackhearts" teams.<ref name="tro85"/> Based on the standard WSP-100, it replaced the [[medium laser]] and [[bomb bay]] with an extra [[jump jet]], [[medium pulse laser]], [[Streak SRM-2]], and [[Guardian ECM suite]]. The armor protection was also increased slightly. BV (2.0) = ????<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — The Cutting Edge'', p. 341</ref> − − *; WSP-100A : This version of the ''Wasp LAM'' replaces the [[bomb bay]] with an [[LRM-10]] launcher and an extra [[jump jet]]. This variant was later used as the inspiration for the ''[[Valkyrie]]''.<ref name="tro85"/> BV (2.0) = ????<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — The Cutting Edge'', p. 340</ref> − − *; WSP-105M : This variant of the "standard" WSP-105 replaced the [[SRM-2]] and one [[single heat sink]] with a single [[LRM-5]]. BV (2.0) = ????<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — The Cutting Edge'', p. 343</ref> − − *; WSP-110 : This [[Jihad]]-era variant appears to be a testbed used by the [[Word of Blake]]. Its performance is identical to the WSP-100 and it retains the [[bomb bay]], but it is built on a [[composite internal structure]]. It's also equipped with [[double heat sink]]s and a [[medium variable speed pulse laser]]. The [[One-Shot]] [[SRM-2]] missile launcher has been removed. BV (2.0) = ????<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — The Cutting Edge'', p. 344</ref> − − ==Related BattleMechs== − * ''[[Wasp]]'' - The ''Wasp LAM'' modified the chassis of the very successful ''Wasp'' [[BattleMech#Light|light]] BattleMech. − − ==Notable Pilots== − :''See [[:Category:Notable Wasp LAM Pilots]]'' − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Image:WSP-LAM.jpg|Original WSP-105 ''Wasp LAM'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|TRO:3025]]'' − Image:Wasp LAM MK I (1).jpg|A ''Wasp LAM'' in 'Mech mode from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085|TRO: 3085]]'' − Image:Wasp LAM MK I (2).jpg|A ''Wasp LAM'' in AirMech mode from ''TRO: 3085'' − Image:Wasp LAM MK I (3).jpg|A ''Wasp LAM'' in Aerospace fighter mode from ''TRO: 3085'' − </gallery> − − ==Notes== − * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Wasp LAM'' was among the BattleMechs for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3025, after being given only its name, image, and game stats to work with for the TRO entry. ==References== ==References== <references/> <references/> + *[[AeroTech]] + *[[Technical Readout: 3025]] − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[AeroTech]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' − − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Land-Air BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Land-Air 'Mechs]] − [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Inner Sphere General BattleMechs]] + [[Category:SLDF 2750 BattleMechs]]
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|mass=30 | |mass=30 | ||
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|speed=97.2 ground km/h, 1620 overthrust | |speed=97.2 ground km/h, 1620 overthrust | ||
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets=GM ATO 100 |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | * 1x [[Medium | + | *1x[[Medium Lasers]] |
| − | * 1x [[SRM-2]] | + | *1x[[SRM-2]] |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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| − | The ''Wasp LAM'' is able to convert from [[BattleMech]] to [[ | + | The ''Wasp LAM'' is able to convert from [[BattleMech]] to [[Aerospace Fighter]] faster than any other Land-Air 'Mech. Unfortunately, this attribute makes the ''Wasp LAM'' as highly sought-after prize, and a jealously guarded commodity. Most of the ''Wasp LAM'' production facilities were destroyed shortly after the start of the [[First Succession War]], and by the 31st century, the ''Wasp LAM'' was an exceedingly rare sight within the [[Inner Sphere]]. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:30 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Land-Air BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Land-Air 'Mechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Inner Sphere General BattleMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:SLDF 2750 BattleMechs]] | ||