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Line 1: − {{Otheruses|the BattleMech weapon|other uses|Talon}} + {{Otheruses|the BattleMech weapon|other uses|Talon (disambiguation)}} ==Description== ==Description== The [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] introduced the '''Talons''' in [[3072]].<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 290</ref> Apparently inspired by their totem, Falcon Techs created a series of strengthened [[Claw|claw]]-like additions that could be placed on a 'Mech's legs. When kicking an enemy or performing a Death from Above attack, the Talons inflict more damage. These weapons have only been seen on a few [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] units. The [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] introduced the '''Talons''' in [[3072]].<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 290</ref> Apparently inspired by their totem, Falcon Techs created a series of strengthened [[Claw|claw]]-like additions that could be placed on a 'Mech's legs. When kicking an enemy or performing a Death from Above attack, the Talons inflict more damage. These weapons have only been seen on a few [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] units. − The fact that the Falcons created a melee weapon is particularly puzzling given that, while not a violation of ''[[zellbrigen]]'', physical attacks are looked on with extreme distaste by the Clans.<ref name="zellbrigen">''Total Warfare'', pp. 273–275</ref> + The fact that the Falcons created a melee weapon is particularly puzzling given that, while not a violation of ''[[zellbrigen]]'', physical attacks are looked on with extreme distaste by the Clans.<ref name="zellbrigen">''Total Warfare'', p. 273-275</ref> + + ==Rules== + <div class="gamerules"> + ===Game Rules=== + When kicking or performing a [[Death from Above]] attack, a unit equipped with Talons multiplies the damage by 1.5, rounded to the nearest whole number (.5 rounds up). If a 'Mech equipped with Talons is also equipped with [[Triple Strength Myomer]], the TSM bonus applies to kick attacks but not Death from Above attacks.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 291</ref> The Talons weigh 1 ton for every 15 tons of the 'Mech mounting them. They must be placed in all of a 'Mech's legs, and consume two critical slots.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 288</ref> + </div> ==References== ==References== <references/> <references/> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' *''[[Tactical Operations]]''
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] introduced the '''Talons''' in [[3072]].<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 290</ref> Apparently inspired by their totem, Falcon Techs created a series of strengthened [[Claw|claw]]-like additions that could be placed on a 'Mech's legs. When kicking an enemy or performing a Death from Above attack, the Talons inflict more damage. These weapons have only been seen on a few [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] units. | The [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] introduced the '''Talons''' in [[3072]].<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 290</ref> Apparently inspired by their totem, Falcon Techs created a series of strengthened [[Claw|claw]]-like additions that could be placed on a 'Mech's legs. When kicking an enemy or performing a Death from Above attack, the Talons inflict more damage. These weapons have only been seen on a few [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] units. | ||
| − | The fact that the Falcons created a melee weapon is particularly puzzling given that, while not a violation of ''[[zellbrigen]]'', physical attacks are looked on with extreme distaste by the Clans.<ref name="zellbrigen">''Total Warfare'', | + | The fact that the Falcons created a melee weapon is particularly puzzling given that, while not a violation of ''[[zellbrigen]]'', physical attacks are looked on with extreme distaste by the Clans.<ref name="zellbrigen">''Total Warfare'', p. 273-275</ref> |
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| + | ==Rules== | ||
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| + | ===Game Rules=== | ||
| + | When kicking or performing a [[Death from Above]] attack, a unit equipped with Talons multiplies the damage by 1.5, rounded to the nearest whole number (.5 rounds up). If a 'Mech equipped with Talons is also equipped with [[Triple Strength Myomer]], the TSM bonus applies to kick attacks but not Death from Above attacks.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 291</ref> The Talons weigh 1 ton for every 15 tons of the 'Mech mounting them. They must be placed in all of a 'Mech's legs, and consume two critical slots.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 288</ref> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||