Wraith

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Wraith
Production information
Manufacturer	Curtiss Militech Hellespont Industrials
Production Year	3055
Model	TR1
Class	Medium
Cost	13,225,323 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass	55 tons
Chassis	Curtiss Wraith
Armor	Kallon FWL Special Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	LTV 385 XL
Communications System	CurtissComm Mk I
Targeting Tracking System	Dynatec 2780
Heat Sinks	10 double
Speed	119 km/h
Jump Jets	CurtissJet 55
Armament	1x Large Pulse Laser 2x Medium Pulse Laser
BV (1.0)	1,089
BV (2.0)	1,287

Description

The Wraith marked Curtiss Militech's entry into BattleMech production. When the design was announced, many felt that the design would be little more than a walking water cooler. What the critics got was a shock. The Wraith is a 'Mech that, when properly employed, can wreak havoc on an enemy with its astounding speed and maneuverability. It is built around a massive LTV 385 XL engine that allows it to reach speeds of just under 119 km/h. The 'Mech is also fitted with seven CurtissJet 55 jump jets which allow it to jump up to two hundred and ten meters, giving it the ability to outmaneuver most BattleMechs in existence, and also allowing the Wraith to quickly traverse any rough terrain. The 'Mech's speed, firepower, and decent armor make the Wraith a considerable threat to many 'Mechs – some being almost twice its weight. Following the destruction of its sole factory, Curtiss Hydroponics announced its withdrawal from the military market altogether and the sale of its Curtiss Militech assets. By 3085, Hellespont Industrials have expressed interest in the Wraith; and by 3145 Production had been ongoing at one of Hellespont Industrials locations in the Sian Commonality for Capellan use.

Weapons and Equipment

The Wraith has a simple, yet effective, weapons payload. The 'Mech is armed with a Tronel XIII Large Pulse Laser that provides the majority of its firepower. Backing this up is a pair of Tronel XII Medium Pulse Lasers that provide firepower for close-in work. This pulse laser weaponry allows the 'Mech to negate most of the side effects on accuracy that are introduced by the Wraith's heavy use of jump jets, making it incredibly accurate and powerful for such a lightly armed 'Mech.

Variants

• TR2 

  A simple modification of the Wraith, the TR2 simply replaces the Large Pulse Laser with an ER PPC, turning the 'Mech into a highly capable sniper. BV (1.0) = 1,265, BV (2.0)=1,485

• TR3 

  A modification of the Wraith made by the Word of Blake, the TR3 replaces the two Medium Pulse Lasers with two ER Medium Lasers while one of the jump jets is removed to make room for an improved C3 computer, making the Wraith an incredibly powerful point 'Mech for units equipped with C3i equipment. BV (1.0) = 1,111, BV (2.0) = 1,310

Custom variants

• TR2-P Wraith Pocahontas 

  Debuted in 3141 on the Tennessee Valley Arena and piloted by Ira Kuhn-Bedard, the variant keeps the best features of this hundred-year-old machine and make it even better. Clan Ferro-Lamellor Armor improves its resistance to nearly all forms of damage and is combined with a Clan-spec XL engine model instead of the original Inner Sphere one to improve endurance, MASC to boost its land speed, and four Clan ER Medium Lasers that replace all of the original weaponry. A hatchet has been fitted to make it more appealing to the viewers of the Solaris Games. BV (2.0) = 2,051

• TR2-X Wraith Alexander 

  Developed under the guidance of Angelique Claw for Zellbrigen Stables, the Wraith Alexander combines Experimental Technology from the Clans and Inner Sphere to create a unique 'Mech. The use of a Clan-made XL engine keeps the speed high, and allows for the installation of more equipment. The jump jets, Endo Steel structure, and Snub-Nose PPC are of Inner Sphere manufacture, but the two ER Medium Lasers, ferro-fibrous armor, and twin Partial Wings were built by the Clans. The partial wings increase the Wraith's jump range to 270 meters. BV (2.0) = 1,816

Design Quirks

The Wraith has the following Design Quirks:

• Ubiquitous
• Difficult to Maintain

Notable Pilots

One notable Wraith pilot was Aris Sung from House Hiritsu, who used the agility of his machine to great effect during the Capellan-St. Ives War.

Notes

• In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Spuk. The model code was accordingly changed to SP1.

Gallery

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  Original Wraith from TRO:3055

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  Wraith from TRO:3055 Upgrade

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  Experimental TR2-X Wraith "Alexander" from XTRO:Gladiators

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  TR1 Wraith from CCG

Bibliography

• BattleMech Manual
• Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators
• Field Manual: 3145
• Master Unit List
• Master Unit List: Battle Values
• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade
• Technical Readout: 3055
• Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
• The Capellan Solution (series)
• The Killing Fields (novel)
• Threads of Ambition (novel)
• Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy