E-frame

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E-frames are a type of Mecha that feature Exosquad.

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History

Exo-frames were created during a golden age of humanity where they began to terraform and colonise other worlds within the Solar System with these including Mars and Venus.

Around 50 years ago, a revolt occurred on Mars by the Neosapiens who were an artificial race bred by humanity to aid in construction efforts. Conditions had caused the species to rebel against their creators where their superior strength gave them an advantage over humans. However, it was the use of E-frames that allowed mankind to prevail against the insurrection and put down the revolt. Afterwards, E-frames became a key element of the Homeworlds military and were part of the Exofleet.

In secret, Governor Phaeton had secretly diverted large sums of resources to create E-frames that would be used by his Neosapien empire. At this time, the Pirate Clans had conducted more vicious raids on ships from the inner worlds leading to Phaeton suggesting that the Homeworld's Assembly display the Exofleet against this threat. This saw E-frames being deployed against the enemy where they were gradually pushed to the outer reaches of the solar system. Whilst away though, Phaeton instituted the second Neosapien revolt where mass number of specially made E-frames were used to attack and occupy the Homeworlds.

After Professor Algernon joined the Exofleet, some of his inventions were implemented into the Able Squad's E-frames, making them truly unique (so-called Algernon Upgrade).

Overview

In appearance, E-frames were a type of exoskeletal frame that came in a variety of shapes and sizes. Their size and functionality varied greatly — from ultralight infantry body armor to peaceful terraforming machines to monstrous amphibian heavy assault models. It was noted that E-Frames were divided between civilian and military models. Among these, there were specific variants such as Comm-frames that had advanced communication equipment installed on them. Originally, all E-frames were humanoid exoskeletons (hence the name) but after several decades of extensive development, non-humanoid "E-frames" vehicles based on the same technologies have been introduced. All of these machines were steered directly by one or two pilots were considered Exo-Frames, regardless of their type, purpose or design: walkers, tanks, space fighters, bulldozers, etc.

A common feature within all E-frames was a sophisticated neural interface that backed-up 'normal' manual steering by the pilot. For this, all pilots had to undergo a surgical implantation where a 'cyber socket' was placed at the base one's neck. The cyber jack allowed for direct control of the E-frame and allowed commands to be made at the speed of thought. It was noted that human and Neosapien brain patters were slightly different thus necessitating the interface to be reconfigured depending on the race of the pilot.

All E-frames were noted to be powered by fusion packs. Civilian fusion packs were shown to be noted to not be as powerful as their military counterparts. This allowed military E-frames to be set to self-destruct and bring about potentially devastating explosions.

To this category belong all E-frames used by the Exofleet, as well as their allies — the Pirate Clans (although they only had space fighters before the alliance) and the Homeworlds Resistance. In fact, many of the E-frames used by the Pirate Clans clearly were modified Neosapien E-frames, since the Pirates managed to capture a plenty of them during the battle to free Jonas Simbacca who had been kidnapped by the Neosapien General Typhonus.

There were various models of E-frames that included:

  • AA-500 Falcon : an Aerial Attack E-frame designed specifically for atmospheric combat, "Falcons" were often considered the best E-frames in the entire Exofleet because of their impressive maneuverability and weaponry. Many exosquad leaders including Lt. / Wing Cmdr. J.T. Marsh[2] (as well as Eve Hanley, the second leader of the Earth Resistance Force) made "Falcon" their E-frame of choice. Marsh's personal Algernon Upgrade was a devastating Solar Pulse Cannon, a wide-area energy attack capable of evaporating anything hundreds of meters ahead, including solid rock.
  • SLR-345 Wraith : a Spy/Logistics Field Communications E-frame that was the most fragile and complex E-frame of the Exofleet, the "Wraith" was an integral element of any exosquad because of its powerful communication and surveillance systems. It requires a lot of skill and training to master #SLR-345, so if it wasn't for Alec DeLeon's abilities, the Able Squad would have been blind and deaf. DeLeon's Algernon Upgrades were an Electronic Disruption Field Generator and an Advanced Flight Recorder, a device capable of blending pilot's mind with the E-frame navigation computer and even storing the pilot's personality.
  • TB-024 Recon : the Reconnaissance E-frame was less durable and smaller compared with most E-frames, #TB-024 has often been considered an oversized Jumptroop armor suit. Lt. Nara Burns used one of these after her promotion to the leader of the Able Squad.
  • RA-678 Light Attack : the Rapid Assault E-frame was one of the few two-seat E-frames in the Exofleet, this frame was optimized for ground combat and equipped with an impressive weaponry and battlefield surveillance devices. Lt. Nara Burns and Marsala shared one of these before Burns' promotion. Their Algernon Upgrade was a cloaking device (Even for Algernon, it is impossible to mount one on an object any smaller).
  • PO-024 Field Repair E-frame : the Field Repair E-frame was not primarily designed for combat and was therefore less maneuverable and sturdy than others. However, for an expert technician and pilot like Lt. Maggie Weston this frame was an optimal choice, allowing her to fix her allies' damaged E-frames in combat. Weston's Algernon Upgrade was a Chain Lightning Cannon firing a beam of electrical energy that ricocheted from target to target and even bent around obstacles. Many fans[who?] have noted that the configuration and coloration of this frame is reminiscent of the Power Loader from Aliens.
  • LD-029 Field Sergent : the Field Sergeant E-frame was considered the perfect machine for the perfect soldier. It possessed an extensive amount of firepower as well as a lightsaber-like Laser Strike Blade capable of cutting through any material. Torres' personal Algernon Upgrade was an Armor Piercing Charge Emitter, which turned the large hand of her E-frame into a powerful battering ram.
  • BD-100 Ground Assault E-frame : the Ground Assault E-frame specialized in ground combat. It had an enormous raw firepower but was very difficult to navigate in the atmosphere and space. Also, because of its high fire rate, a #BD-100 pilot has always had to consider the possibility of running out of ammo in the middle of a fight. For these reasons only the pilots with the most experience and the steadiest nerves dared to use it. Wolf Bronsky's personal Algernon Upgrade was a Multiple Warhead Plasma Grenade Launcher.
  • CR-001 Exo-fighter : the Exofighter Space E-frame was one of the few "flight-only" E-frames in the Exofleet, #CR-001 was incapable of ground combat, so its functions were primarily space and atmospheric reconnaissance and battle. Kaz Takagi was the only member of the Able Squad to use one of these and his #CR-001 was upgraded with a Holographic Decoy System that confused the enemies and left them open to an attack.

Pilots

  • J.T. Marsh :
  • Marsala :

Notes

  • The toy versions of E-frames were the subject of a law suit. The decision concluded that, '"Playmates made a conscious business decision that it could proceed with the development of its EXO-SQUAD toy line after it had been given access to the BATTLETECH designs without the necessity or cost of obtaining a license from FASA. After extensive and undoubtedly costly litigation this business decision has been found by this Court not to violate FASA's legal rights. Nevertheless, this Court believes that the facts of this case do not warrant the imposition of any costs upon FASA for seeking to vindicate its legally protectible rights. This case is dismissed with prejudice with both sides to bear their own costs."

Appearances

  • Exosquad:

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