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−	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 jet]]s 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 almost twice its weight.<ref name=TRO3055Up46f>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 46–47: "''Wraith'' 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3055p50f>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 50–51: "''Wraith'' 'Mech Profile"</ref> 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]] had expressed interest in the ''Wraith''; and by [[3145]] production was ongoing at one of Hellespont Industrials locations in the Sian Commonality for Capellan use.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29: "Sian Commonality"</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 22: "Sian Commonality"</ref>	+	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 jet]]s 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 almost twice its weight.<ref name=TRO3055Up46f>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 46–47: "''Wraith'' 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3055p50f>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 50–51: "''Wraith'' 'Mech Profile"</ref> 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 was ongoing at one of Hellespont Industrials locations in the Sian Commonality for Capellan use.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29: "Sian Commonality"</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 22: "Sian Commonality"</ref>
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{{otheruses|the BattleMech|the Battle Armor|Wraith (Battle Armor)}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image = Wraith_RGilClan_v25.jpg |name = ''Wraith'' |manufacturer = [[Curtiss Militech]]<ref name=TRCIp134f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 134–135: "TR1 Wraith"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> ---- [[Hellespont Industrials]]<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29: "Sian Commonality"</ref> |model = TR1<ref name=TRCIp134f /> |production year = 3055 |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3588/ MUL online date for the ''Wraith'']''</ref> |cost = 13,225,323 C-bills |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |mech type = BattleMech |feet = biped |mass = 55 |chassis = [[Curtiss Wraith]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp134f /> --> |armor = [[Kallon FWL Special Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp134f /> --> |engine = [[LTV 385 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp134f /> --> |comsys = [[CurtissComm Mk I]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp134f /> --> |T&T = [[Dynatec 2780]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp134f /> --> |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp134f /> --> |speed = 119 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp134f /> --> |jumpjets = [[CurtissJet 55]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp134f /> --> |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRCIp134f /> --> * 1x [[large pulse laser]] * 2x [[medium pulse laser]] |BV (1.0) = 1,089 |BV (2.0) = 1,287<ref name=TRCIp134f /> }} ==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 jet]]s 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 almost twice its weight.<ref name=TRO3055Up46f>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 46–47: "''Wraith'' 'Mech Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3055p50f>''Technical Readout: 3055'', pp. 50–51: "''Wraith'' 'Mech Profile"</ref> 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 was ongoing at one of Hellespont Industrials locations in the Sian Commonality for Capellan use.<ref>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 29: "Sian Commonality"</ref><ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 22: "Sian Commonality"</ref> ==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 laser]]s 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''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s heavy use of jump jets, making it incredibly accurate and powerful for such a lightly armed 'Mech.<ref name=TRO3055p50f/><ref name=TRO3055Up46f/> ==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.<ref name=TRCIp134f /> BV (1.0) = 1,265; BV (2.0) = 1,485<ref name=MUL170>''Master Unit List: Battle Values'', p. 170</ref> *; TR3 : A modification of the ''Wraith'' made by the [[Word of Blake]], the TR3 replaces the two medium pulse lasers with two [[ER medium laser]]s, while one of the [[jump jet]]s is removed to make room for an [[improved C3 computer]], making the ''Wraith'' an incredibly powerful point 'Mech for units equipped with [[C3i]] equipment.<ref name=TRCIp134f /> BV (1.0) = 1,111; BV (2.0) = 1,310<ref name=MUL170/> *; TR5 : The TR5 brings the ''Wraith'' into the modern era with a number of improvements. A [[large X-pulse laser]] is now the main gun in the right arm, increasing the range but keeping the accuracy of the TR1. Likewise the original medium pulse lasers have been replaced with [[medium X-pulse laser]]s. A smaller engine slows the 'Mech down slightly to 96 km/h, but a right torso–mounted [[supercharger]] allows the TR5 to surpass the speeds of earlier variants with short bursts of over 120 km/h. [[Improved jump jet]]s give the TR5 the same jump distance as the TR1, but for less heat. Thirteen double heat sinks are used, but these struggle to keep heat from the lasers and jump jets in check, so care must be used by TR5 pilots. BV (2.0) = 1,581<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 25'', p. 13</ref> ===Custom variants=== *; TR2-P ''Wraith Pocahontas'' : Debuting in [[3141]] on the [[Tennessee Valley]] Arena and piloted by [[Ira Kuhn-Bedard]], this variant takes the best features of this hundred-year-old machine and makes 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<ref name="Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy">''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy'', p. 18: "TR2-P ''Wraith Pocahontas''"</ref> *; 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 Wing (BattleMech)|partial wing]]s were built by the Clans. The partial wings increase the ''Wraith''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s jump range to 270 meters. BV (2.0) = 1,816<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators'', p. 4</ref> == Design Quirks == The ''Wraith'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: Design Quirk Table - ''Wraith'' entry</ref> * [[Ubiquitous]] * [[Difficult to Maintain]] ==Notable Pilots== One notable ''Wraith'' pilot was [[Aris Sung]] from [[Warrior House Hiritsu|House Hiritsu]], who used the agility of his machine to great effect during the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]].<ref>''The Capellan Solution'' (series){{cn}}</ref> ==Notes== * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Spuk'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''SP1'''. ==Gallery== <gallery> TR-Wraith.png|Original ''Wraith'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' 3055u Wraith.jpg|''Wraith'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' XTRO Wraith.jpg|Experimental TR2-X ''Wraith'' "Alexander" from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators|XTRO:Gladiators]]'' Wraith_RGilClan_v25.jpg|''Wraith'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 25|RGilClan: vol. 25]]'' CCG Mechwarrior Wraith.jpg|TR1 ''Wraith'' from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|BTTCG]]'' Alpha Strike Wraith.jpg|TR1 ''Wraith'' from ''[[Alpha_Strike_Boxed_Set|Alpha Strike Boxed Set]]'' </gallery> ==References== <references/> ==Bibliography== <div class="desktop-3-col"> * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[The Capellan Solution (series)|The Capellan Solution]]'' (series) * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]'' * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy]]'' * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' * ''[[The Killing Fields]]'' (novel) * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' * ''[[Threads of Ambition]]'' (novel) </div> [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:Capellan Confederation BattleMechs]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]]

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