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{{Otheruses|the melee weapon|the BattleMech|Talon}} | {{Otheruses|the melee weapon|the BattleMech|Talon}} | ||
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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. | ||
That the Falcons created a melee weapon is particularly puzzling given that physical attacks violate [[zellbrigen]]. | That the Falcons created a melee weapon is particularly puzzling given that physical attacks violate [[zellbrigen]]. | ||
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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> | 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> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | *''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Melee Weapons]] | [[Category:Melee Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 18:21, 12 February 2011
- This article is about the melee weapon. For the BattleMech, see Talon.
Description
The Jade Falcons introduced the Talons in 3072.[1] Apparently inspired by their totem, Falcon Techs created a series of strengthened 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 units.
That the Falcons created a melee weapon is particularly puzzling given that physical attacks violate zellbrigen.
Rules
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.[2] 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.[3]