Difference between revisions of "Xanthos (BattleMech)"
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
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|name=Xanthos | |name=Xanthos | ||
| − | |manufacturer=Hollis Industries | + | |manufacturer=[[Hollis Industries]], [[Norse-Storm Technologies Incorporated]] |
|model=XNT-3O | |model=XNT-3O | ||
|class=Assault | |class=Assault | ||
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|armor=Durallex Heavy | |armor=Durallex Heavy | ||
|engine=Vlar 300 | |engine=Vlar 300 | ||
| − | |speed=54 | + | |speed=54 |
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|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x[[Autocannon | + | *1x [[Autocannon/20]] |
| − | *1x[[PPC]] | + | *1x [[PPC]] |
| − | *3x[[Medium Laser | + | *1x [[SRM-6]] |
| − | *1x[[Small Laser]] | + | *3x [[Medium Laser]]s |
| − | |BV ( | + | *1x [[Small Laser]] |
| − | + | |BV (2.0)=1,948<ref name=TRO247>''Technical Readout: 3075'', .pg. 247</ref> | |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Xanthos''''' was by young engineer named Dr. David Harrison. | + | The '''''Xanthos''''' was designed by young engineer named Dr. David Harrison. Working for Hollis Inc., the young engineer pioneering technology to create four-legged [[BattleMech]]s. The technological advancement that the research into the ''[[Scorpion]]'' and ''[[Goliath]]'' produced enabled the ''Xanthos'' to get on the field. It was presented to the [[Terran Hegemony]] for review after the cancellation of the ''[[Catapult]]''. Hollis pushed to have this 'Mech presented against Dr. Harrison's wishes in a bid to maintain financial solvency. Clumsy and stiff, the 'Mech failed to win the contract from the Star League purchasing committee.<ref name=TRO246>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 246</ref> |
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | + | A GE508 [[Autocannon/20]] with three tons of ammunition provides substantial close hitting power. It is backed up with three Martell Medium Lasers, a six-tube Holly Short Range Missile Pack, and a rear-firing small laser. A [[PPC]] rounds out this design's weaponry, giving it some range.<ref name=TRO246 /> | |
==Deployment== | ==Deployment== | ||
| − | When | + | When originally sold, most of XNT-3Os were purchased by [[House Liao]]. While it performed fairly well on the field, shipment delays canceled its initial procurement. The design became extinct by the time of the [[Second Succession War]].<ref name=TRO246 /> |
| − | In the 3070s, the design re-merged after the discovery Hegemony Memory Core. Elite Capellan, Lyran, | + | In the 3070s, the design re-merged after the discovery of the [[Hegemony Memory Core]]. Elite Capellan, Lyran, as well as some mercenary units have acquired modern variants of this 'Mech.<ref name=TRO246 /> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | *XNT-2O - The 2O used [[Age of War]] technology. As such, it wielded lighter weaponry, and so needed fewer [[heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO246 /> | |
| − | *XNT- | + | *XNT-4O - The 4O is a [[Jihad]]-era variant equipped with a [[Compact Engine]] and [[Heavy-Duty Gyro]]. The 'Mech has a [[Heavy PPC]] and two [[Light PPC]]s. The lasers were upgraded with extended range technology. All of the other weapons were removed. The chassis is now covered with a full complement of [[Stealth Armor]]. It also contains enough [[jump jet]]s to vault up to ninety meters at a time.<ref name=TRO246 /> |
| − | *XNT- | + | *XNT-5O - The latest variant was still on the drawing board as of [[3075]]. To save weight it utilizes an [[Endo Steel]] frame and [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, though a [[Compact Gyro]] is used to make a little extra room. [[Improved Jump Jet]]s enable it to leap up to one hundred fifty meters in a single bound. It is armed with one [[ER PPC]], five [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, and a rear-mounted [[ER Small Laser]].<ref name=TRO246 /> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [[Technical Readout: 3039]] | * [[Technical Readout: 3039]] | ||
* [[Technical Readout: 3075]] | * [[Technical Readout: 3075]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[MechWarrior: Age of Destruction]] |
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:100 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:1501-2000 BV BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 21:19, 5 January 2009
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| Xanthos | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hollis Industries, Norse-Storm Technologies Incorporated |
| Model | XNT-3O |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | Hollis XNT Mark V |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy |
| Engine | Vlar 300 |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,948[1] |
Description
The Xanthos was designed by young engineer named Dr. David Harrison. Working for Hollis Inc., the young engineer pioneering technology to create four-legged BattleMechs. The technological advancement that the research into the Scorpion and Goliath produced enabled the Xanthos to get on the field. It was presented to the Terran Hegemony for review after the cancellation of the Catapult. Hollis pushed to have this 'Mech presented against Dr. Harrison's wishes in a bid to maintain financial solvency. Clumsy and stiff, the 'Mech failed to win the contract from the Star League purchasing committee.[2]
Armament
A GE508 Autocannon/20 with three tons of ammunition provides substantial close hitting power. It is backed up with three Martell Medium Lasers, a six-tube Holly Short Range Missile Pack, and a rear-firing small laser. A PPC rounds out this design's weaponry, giving it some range.[2]
Deployment
When originally sold, most of XNT-3Os were purchased by House Liao. While it performed fairly well on the field, shipment delays canceled its initial procurement. The design became extinct by the time of the Second Succession War.[2]
In the 3070s, the design re-merged after the discovery of the Hegemony Memory Core. Elite Capellan, Lyran, as well as some mercenary units have acquired modern variants of this 'Mech.[2]
Variants
- XNT-2O - The 2O used Age of War technology. As such, it wielded lighter weaponry, and so needed fewer heat sinks.[2]
- XNT-4O - The 4O is a Jihad-era variant equipped with a Compact Engine and Heavy-Duty Gyro. The 'Mech has a Heavy PPC and two Light PPCs. The lasers were upgraded with extended range technology. All of the other weapons were removed. The chassis is now covered with a full complement of Stealth Armor. It also contains enough jump jets to vault up to ninety meters at a time.[2]
- XNT-5O - The latest variant was still on the drawing board as of 3075. To save weight it utilizes an Endo Steel frame and Light Ferro-Fibrous armor, though a Compact Gyro is used to make a little extra room. Improved Jump Jets enable it to leap up to one hundred fifty meters in a single bound. It is armed with one ER PPC, five Medium Pulse Lasers, and a rear-mounted ER Small Laser.[2]