V5.00ˆÿÿZTalosTLS-3R¾ 1|´`èD`èDÈAˆA @MA 7 7 4 3 13 3 if%% + 8 Krupp Model 27Krupp Model 32@ Pontiac 50bHolly@@@@@@@bbbÐ Ð òò 88877888    öÿ¼Krupp Armaments Works was asked by the Terran Hegemony along with other firms to develope a new assault mech. They needed a mech that can deliver substantial long range and bear a strong short range barrage. Krupp introduced the Talos in 2530. Being the creature of bronze in Greek mythology, it was presented in the color scheme. But with Newhart Industries far ahead with the Athos, Krupp Armaments Works didnt have time to work out the bugs.žThe Talos is, if not, one of the most interesting of designs. It feaures a host of diverse ranged weapons. A Holly 15 racks provides the long range needed to soften up the enemies. While the Krupp Large Laser and Ponitac Autocannon help exploit the wounds inflicted by the missiles. Safe guarding the pilot, Krupp engineers developed a way to confine and redirect ammo explosions. Such an explosion would be channeled out the rear preserving the mech and the pilot. At short range the Talos can deliver more pain with 6 of its Krupp made medium lasers. But this mech is far from being excellent. During its intial trial, pilots experienced trouble with the large laser. Its seems that the "wrap around" of the medium lasers cooked off the larger laser when fired all at once. Despite numerous heatsinks to act as a buffer, it failed to protect the delicate components of the large laser. If that wasnt the only problem, the Pontiac Autocannon had the tendenancy to jam after the second round. Although Krupp technicians were unable to solve the problem this has left the Talos an unreliable unit. Forcing Krupp out of the competition, the Talos wouldnt see production in the future. ÓJust prior to not meeting Terran Hegemony expectations, Krupp engineers sought ways to replace to fix the problems it occured. One would be replacing the troublesome Pontiac 50 with a Blankenburg Heavy Autocannon. While this did solve the ammo problem it was far was too late to make production. Another version simply replaces the autocannon altogether with a PPC and extra heatsinks. Although this did create more heat problems thus leaving the design to antiquety.    [ none ]Krupp Armaments WorksGermany, Terra GM Cold-Start Krupp 300 Krupp 311Krupp-COMM 500 Garret T12A (Unknown)