Phalanx (Base)
Phalanx (Base)
Mass: 40 tons
Chassis: Endo Steel Biped
Power Plant: 200 Fusion
Cruising Speed: 54 kph
Maximum Speed: 86.4 kph
Jump Jets: None
Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Ferro-Lamellor
Armament:
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3098
Tech Rating/Availability: F/X-X-F-E
Cost: 3,537,158 C-bills
Type: Phalanx
Technology Base: Clan (Advanced)
Tonnage: 40
Battle Value: 694
Equipment Mass
Internal Structure Endo Steel 2
Engine 200 Fusion 8.5
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 0
Double Heat Sink: 10 [20] 0
Gyro: 2
Small Cockpit: 2
Armor Factor (Ferro-Lamellor): 133 9.5
Internal
Structure Armor
Value
Head 3 9
Center Torso 12 18
Center Torso (rear) 4
R/L Torso 10 16
R/L Torso (rear) 3
R/L Arm 6 12
R/L Leg 10 20
Weight and Space Allocation
Location Fixed Space Remaining
Head None 2
Center Torso Ferro-Lamellor 1
Right Torso Endo Steel 8
3 Ferro-Lamellor
Left Torso Endo Steel 8
3 Ferro-Lamellor
Right Arm Endo Steel 3
2 Double Heat Sink
2 Ferro-Lamellor
Left Arm 3 Endo Steel 3
2 Double Heat Sink
Right Leg 2 Ferro-Lamellor 0
Left Leg Endo Steel 0
Ferro-Lamellor
Weapons
and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage
16.0 tons of pod space
Features the following design quirks: Rugged (1 Point)
Configurations
Prime
2x LRM-15 (LT, RT), 6 tons ammo (3x LT, 3x RT)
2x ER Medium Laser (LT, RT)
1x ECM Suite (HD)
A
1x Large Pulse Laser (RT)
2x Medium Pulse Laser (LT)
1x Targeting Computer (LT)
5x Jump Jet (2x LT, 2x RT, CT)
1x Flamer (RT)
1x ECM Suite (HD)
B
4x SRM-6 (2x RT, 2x LT), 6t Ammo (3x RT, 3x LT)
1x ER Large Laser (CT)
C
1x ER PPC (RT)
2x Medium Pulse Laser (2x LT)
1x Targeting Computer (RT)
2x Double Heat Sink (LT, RT)
1x ECM Suite (HD)
1x Active Probe (HD)
D
2x Plasma Cannon (RT, LT), 4t ammo (2x RT, 2x LT)
2x Medium Pulse Laser (RT, LT)
Targeting Computer (RT)
E
1x HAG-20 (RT), 3t ammo (2x RT, 1x CT)
3x ER Medium Laser
F
1x LB 2-X AC (RT), 1t ammo (RT)
1x SRM-6 (LT), 1t ammo (LT)
2x Flamer (LA, RA)
5x Jump Jets (2x RT, 2x LT, CT)
Targeting Computer (RT)
Active Probe (HD)
ECM Suite (HD)
TAG (LA)
The Phalanx is an omnimech produced by the Republic of Crossroad.
At 40 tons and with a 200-rated SFE, the Phalanx is not particularly fast, especially for its weight class. However, the Phalanx is a cheap platform (by Crossroadian standards) and is surprisingly durable for its size: an advanced ferro-lamellor composite allows this 40-tonner to survive a frontal AC/20 hit to its torso... once. The armor performs particularly well against small arms and SRMs, which is highlighted in the manufacturer's marketing pitch for the Phalanx.
The main drawback of the Phalanx is its usage of a small cockpit to reduce cost and save weight. This makes the Phalanx uncomfortable to pilot during long operations. Though the Phalanx is usually one of, if not the most advanced Battlemechs available to prospective buyers, it is not uncommon for older 'Mechwarriors to prefer their less capable but roomier mounts instead.
The Phalanx is not usually used in the Republic of Crossroad's federal military. Instead, Phalanxes are sold to allies, "security partners" in the Gum nebula, and Inner Sphere states via the "Lavender Road" trade route. Phalanxes are a lucrative item, whose export was only stopped during the Clan Homeworlds Invasion of the Vela Corridor in 3145 as they were redirected to the Republic's arsenal to bolster its defense. Without access to replacement parts, many Phalanxes in service with other factions were forced to downgrade the clan-grade weaponry with Inner Sphere weapons.
