Epimetheus (BattleMech)

This article is about the 80-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Epimetheus.

Epimetheus
Production information
Manufacturer	NAIS Dark Mirage Facility, Hyde
Production Year	3053
Class	Assault
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Mixed-tech BattleMech
Mass	80 tons
Chassis	Endo Steel
Armor	ferro-fibrous
Engine	400 XL
Heat Sinks	12 double
Speed	80 km/h
Armament	1x Ultra AC/10 2x ER Large Laser 2x Medium Pulse Laser
BV (2.0)	2,517

Description

The Epimetheus was designed by the same team that created the Prometheus BattleMech. The team was trying to design a 'Mech for the Inner Sphere with the latest Clan technologies. The 'Mech uses Clan produced ferro-fibrous armor, Endo Steel skeleton, and 400-rated XL engine. After Professor Burke Kale plundered the Dark Mirage research facility, NAIS investigators discovered that he had taken the half-completed 'Mech with him to Solaris.

Under Professor Kale's direction, the Epimetheus was equipped with a prototype Torso Cockpit and Direct Neural Interface that replaced the standard neurohelmet with a direct connection to the MechWarrior's brain. The 'Mech performed admirably in the Solaris arenas, moving swiftly and providing highly accurate fire.

Weapons and Equipment

The Epimetheus was equipped with Clan armor and weaponry. As the cockpit was moved to the torso, extra space was available in the 'Mech's head. This space was filled by an Ultra AC/10. Each arm mounted an ER Large Laser and Medium Pulse Laser. All the weapons were tied into a Clan Targeting Computer that made the weapons extraordinarily accurate.

Variants

As the Epimetheus was a technology demonstrator, it had no variants, but the technology pioneered here was used by other factions.

Design Quirks

The Epimetheus has the following Design Quirks:

• Non-Standard Parts
• Prototype

Bibliography

• Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged
• Unbound