Jupiter (BattleMech)
Jupiter | |
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Production information | |
Manufacturer | CJF Factory Zone 4 |
Production Year | 3068[1] |
Model | Standard |
Class | Assault |
Cost | 24,138,000 C-bills |
Technical specifications | |
'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
Mass | 100 tons |
Chassis | Olivetti Stage 9 |
Armor | Raydient Series 5 |
Engine | Gorvachs 300 XL |
Communications System | Raptor X-T Type iii |
Targeting Tracking System | Goshawk E-Series |
Heat Sinks | 17 Double Heat Sinks |
Speed | 54 km/h |
Armament |
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BV (1.0) | 2,433[2] |
BV (2.0) | 2,784[3][4] |
Contents
Description
The Jupiter was designed by Clan Jade Falcon to complement their premier assault 'Mech, the Turkina, during the Jihad. Although not as versatile as the Turkina, it was developed from the most commonly available parts at the time, giving the Jupiter a rugged and easily-repaired design that many other designs cannot match. Due to its durability, Jupiters have been spotted in many mercenary and House armies throughout the post-Jihad Inner Sphere.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
The Jupiter is a massive BattleMech that can reach 54 km/h at best speed, thanks to its XL engine. Nineteen and a half tons of armor provide protection that can be matched by few other 'Mechs.[3]
The Jupiter is armed for long range combat. The 'Mech mounts a pair of Type XX ER PPCs and two Series IV LRM-15 launchers, giving it excellent long range capabilities. These are backed up by four Type DL Ultra AC/5s which allow the 'Mech to put a large volume of fire downrange. Additionally, the ER PPCs allow the 'Mech to stay in combat when its ammunition-dependent weapons have been silenced due to a lack of ammunition in prolonged engagements.[3]
Variants
- Jupiter 2
- The Jupiter 2 is a more maneuverable variant of the Jupiter. The 'Mech removes the Ultra AC/5s and replaces them with a pair of Ultra AC/10s. The LRM-15s have been upgraded with Artemis IV for increased accuracy. Finally, to increase its maneuverability, the Jupiter 2 has had jump jets added that allow it to jump up to ninety meters.[3] BV (1.0) = 2,915[2] BV (2.0) = 3,278[5][6]
- Jupiter 4
- This Dark Age variant of the Jupiter uses an XL fusion engine to reach a top speed of 64 km/h. In place of the standard weaponry, it carries two ER PPCs, two Streak SRM-4s, and a pair of Artemis IV enhanced LRM-15s. BV (2.0) = 2,955[9]
Dark Age Dossier Variants
- JF042-11A Phoenix Wolf
- Seemingly a variant of the Jupiter 4, the captured 'Mech piloted by Wolf's Dragoons warrior Geo Keane mounts a pair of Kolibri Delta Series Large Pulse Lasers instead of the ER PPCs alongside the retained Series IV Artemis enhanced LRM-15 and Pattern J4 Streak SRM-4 launchers.
Design Quirks
The Jupiter has the following Design Quirks:[10]
Notable pilots
- Kyle Powers - Knight-Errant of the Republic, piloted a Jupiter, probably his own 'Mech, during his mission in Achernar. He was killed by the Steel Wolf warrior Torrent.[11]
- Raul Ortega - Achernar MechWarrior, used Kyle Powers mech after his death, taking his place as leader of the Republic forces in Achernar.[12]
- Major Catford - An old Republic officer, who left his post in a Guard Republic's unit due to differing beliefs from the Republic. He would then try to form a mercenary regiment, named the Heavy Eridani Horse, and met no success. In 3133 he reappeared on Republic planet Basalt as a commander of a mercenary unit under orders of Aldrington Emblyn, alongside his second-in-command, Captain Isabel Siwek. With his Jupiter, Major Catford crushed an attack from a rival mercenary unit while defending Emblyn's palace resort. Major Catford would continue being under the employ of Aldrington Emblyn, until Emblyn was revealed to be the financial support to various attacks on Basalt. Emblyn was then sentenced to prison on Obsidian Island, a small island castle built generations before him. With Major Catford's updated contract being to free Emblyn, he would ultimately meet his fate there. Originally having the advantage in both position and firepower, Captain Siwek and her forces would betray him, taking a bribe from Bernard Germayne. Although able to eliminate his former comrade and her Ryoken II, he eventually succumbed to weapons fire, and ejected from his 'Mech. Unfortunately, his ejection was at a bad angle, crashing his ejection seat into a rock, killing him instantly.[13]
- Wesley Parks - officer of mercenary group Bannson's Raiders, who fought against the Combine invasion of Saffel, in 3134, piloted a Jupiter. His later fate is unknown.[14].
- Khalus Pryde - Star Colonel of Clan Jade Falcon and commander of the 1st Falcon Jaegers (Clan Jade Falcon), Khalus Pryde piloted a Jupiter during the battle for Terra in 3151[15].
Notes
The Jupiter was originally introduced to the BattleTech universe by WizKids in their MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Collectible Miniatures Game. The design first appeared in then called Classic BattleTech in record sheet form with the print-only publication of Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I. Principally BattleTech-style stats were given to the Jupiter in the form of Dossiers releases at initial release of the game for unique pilots. The Standard version of the Jupiter and the Jupiter 2 originated from the dossiers and later exclusive Dark Age Record Sheet Book. Which went out print for a time.
The Jupiter would later reintroduced into the BattleTech universe with release of Technical Readout: 3075, where third variant was introduced. The Wizkids' Liao Incursion have unique pilots with dossiers featuring then unnamed Jupiter 4 variant, which sported missile launchers in place of the autocannons. This variant's record sheet would not be introduced until Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades was published.
Gallery
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Jupiter (BattleMech)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 149, "Jupiter 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 278
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 133
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 279
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 134
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 280
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 196
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Jupiter Entry.
- ↑ A Call to Arms, p. 249
- ↑ A Call to Arms, p. 249
- ↑ Ghost War p. 289
- ↑ Daughter of the Dragon p. 265
- ↑ Hour of the Wolf, p. 329
Bibliography
- Master Unit List
- MWDA Dossier - Erin Johnston (Dark Age)
- MWDA Dossier - Geo Keane (Liao Incursion)
- MWDA Dossier - Leala Banach (Liao Incursion)
- MWDA Dossier - "One-Eye" Jack Farrell (Dark Age)
- Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I
- Record Sheets: 3075
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge
- Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades
- Technical Readout: 3075