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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the 95-ton BattleMech|other uses|Cygnus}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech | image = Cygnus.PNG | image = Cygnus.PNG − | name = ''Cygnus'' + | name = Cygnus − | manufacturer = + | manufacturer = [[Transitional Facility HH-Beta]], [[WC Site 1]] − [[Transitional Facility HH-Beta]]<ref name=TRJp38f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 38–39: "Cygnus"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3075 --> − ---- − [[WC Site 1]]<ref name=TRJp38f /> | production year = 3075 | production year = 3075 − | model = (base)<ref name=TRJp38f /> + | class = Assault − |cost = 24,384,101 C-bills + |cost= 24,384,101 C-bills − |Tech Base = Clan − |mech type = BattleMech − |feet = biped | mass = 95 | mass = 95 − | chassis = [[Type BMH-7 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp38f /> --> + | chassis = Type BMH-7 [[Endo Steel]] − | armor = [[Forged Type HH34 Standard]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp38f /> --> + | armor = Forged Type HH34 Standard − | engine = [[GM 380 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp38f /> --> + | engine = [[GM 380 XL]] − | comsys = [[CH6 Series Integrated]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp38f /> --> + | comsys = [[CH6 Series Integrated]] − | T&T = [[Hunter (7a) Dedicated TTS]] with [[Targeting Computer]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp38f /> -->+ | speed = 64 − | heat sinks = 15 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp38f /> -->+ | armament = − | speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp38f /> --> + * 2 x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s − | armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp38f /> --> + * 4 x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s − * 2x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] − * 4x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] |BV (1.0) = ?? |BV (1.0) = ?? − |BV (2.0) = 2,583<ref name=TRJp38f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 275</ref> + |BV (2.0) = 2,583<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 147</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − After [[Clan Hell's Horses]] invaded [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[Inner Sphere]] territory, the Horses needed to rebuild from the losses they incurred. A surprising partnership with [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] led to the '''''Cygnus''''', which entered service in [[3075]]. Based on the ''[[Annihilator]]'', the simple design of the ''Cygnus'' allows for fewer things to go wrong without losing its lethality. A possible reflection of this design philosophy is that the ammo feed tracks are situated outside of the hull feeding from shoulder bins, while this has not so far been proven to be a vulnerability the design may have been chosen to improve feed reliability. It is a [[BattleMech]], rather than an [[OmniMech]], the decision of a desperate [[Clan]] that needed to rebuild as quickly as possible.<ref name=TRO3075p146>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 146</ref> + After [[Clan Hell's Horses]] invaded [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[Inner Sphere]] territory, the Horses needed to rebuild from the losses they incurred. A surprising partnership with [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] led to the '''''Cygnus''''', which entered service in [[3075]]. Based on the ''[[Annihilator]]'', the simple design of the ''Cygnus'' allows for fewer things to go wrong without losing its lethality. It is a [[BattleMech]], rather than an [[OmniMech]], the decision of a desperate [[Clan]] that needed to rebuild as quickly as possible.<ref name=TRO146>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 146</ref> − The ''Cygnus'' is swift for a 'Mech of its size, as its 380 engine makes it capable of 64 km/h, though that comes at an increased vulnerability due to the bulk of the [[XL engine]]. An [[Endo Steel]] chassis also saves weight.<ref name=TRO3075p146 /> + The ''Cygnus'' is swift for a 'Mech of its size, as its 380 engine makes it capable of 64 km/h, though that comes at an increased vulnerability due to the bulk of the [[XL Engine]]. An [[Endo Steel]] chassis also saves weight. <ref name=TRO146 /> − ==Weapons and Equipment== − Most of the firepower on the ''Cygnus'' comes from its pair of [[Ultra_AC/10#Mydron_Excel|Mydron Excel]] [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s. The Clan engineers decided to use these to match the firepower of the ''Annihilator's'' four [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]s. They retained the four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, but upgraded them to Kolibri Omega Series models. The inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]] makes all the weapons more accurate.<ref name=TRO3075p146 /> − ==Variants== + ==Armament== − *; Cygnus 2 : Still on the drawing board in 3075, the ''Cygnus'' 2 replaces the autocannons, Targeting Computer, and four double [[heat sink]]s for a pair of [[HAG 40]]s. This change also requires swapping out the lasers for [[ER medium laser]]s. This gives the 'Mech some heat problems, but not to a severe extent.<ref name=TRJp38f /> BV (2.0)= 3,361<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 130</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 276</ref>+ Most of the firepower on the ''Cygnus'' comes from its pair of Mydron Excel [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s. The Clan engineers decided to use these to match the firepower of the ''Annihilator's'' four [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]s. They retained the four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, but upgraded them to Kolibri Omega Series models. The inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]] makes all the weapons more accurate.<ref name=TRO146 /> − *; Cygnus 3 : Also utilizing HAG technology, this variant uses four [[HAG 20]]s. All the weapons, equipment, spare heat sinks, and even some armor is removed from the original version to make this possible.<ref name=TRJp38f /> This makes the design completely dependent on four ammo-fed weapons.<ref name=TRO3075p146 /> BV (2.0)= 2,569<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 277</ref> − *; Cygnus 4 : This variant carries two [[LB 20-X]] autocannons, four [[heavy medium laser]]s, two [[ER medium laser]]s, and two [[ER Small Laser]]s. No targeting computer is provided. BV (2.0) = 2,570<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 182</ref> + ==Variants== + * ''Cygnus 2'' - Still on the drawing board in 3075, the ''Cygnus'' 2 replaces the autocannons, Targeting Computer, and almost all of the extra [[heat sink]]s for a pair of [[HAG 40]]s. This change also requires swapping out the lasers for [[ER Medium Laser]]s. This give the 'Mech some heat problems, but not to a severe extent.<ref name=TRO146 /> BV (2.0)= 3,361<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 130</ref> − == Design Quirks ==+ * ''Cygnus 3'' - Also utilizing HAG technology, this variant uses four [[HAG 20]]s. All the weapons, equipment, spare heat sinks, and even some armor is removed from the original version to make this possible. This makes the design completely dependent on four, ammo-fed weapons.<ref name=TRO146 /> BV (2.0)= 2,569<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 131</ref> − The ''Cygnus'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Cygnus Entry</ref> − * [[Exposed Weapon Linkage]] − * [[Static Ammo Feed]] − − ==Notable Pilots== − [[Gottfried Amirault]] - The Clan Hell's Horses Khan would pilot this mech throughout his career from the Dark Age Era up until his death in the ilClan Era following a Trial between him and [[Fulk Lassenerra]].<ref>Tamar Rising, p. 68</ref> − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Cygnus.PNG|''Cygnus'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' − Cygnus FFE.png|Original ''Cygnus'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Fire For Effect|MWDA FFE]]'' dossiers − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 61:
Line 38: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' + * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_12.pdf MWDA Wolf's Dragoon's dossier of Collin Tolek] + * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_46.pdf MWDA Northwind Highlanders' dossier of Domonic Voeller] * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + + [[Category:BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] + [[Category:95 ton BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]] [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]]
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| image = Cygnus.PNG | | image = Cygnus.PNG | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = Cygnus |
| − | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = [[Transitional Facility HH-Beta]], [[WC Site 1]] |
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| production year = 3075 | | production year = 3075 | ||
| − | | | + | | class = Assault |
| − | |cost | + | |cost= 24,384,101 C-bills |
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| mass = 95 | | mass = 95 | ||
| − | | chassis = | + | | chassis = Type BMH-7 [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = Forged Type HH34 Standard |
| − | | engine = [[GM 380 XL]] | + | | engine = [[GM 380 XL]] |
| − | | comsys = [[CH6 Series Integrated]] | + | | comsys = [[CH6 Series Integrated]] |
| − | + | | speed = 64 | |
| − | + | | armament = | |
| − | | speed = 64 | + | * 2 x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s |
| − | | armament = | + | * 4 x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s |
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|BV (1.0) = ?? | |BV (1.0) = ?? | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 2,583 | + | |BV (2.0) = 2,583<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 147</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | After [[Clan Hell's Horses]] invaded [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[Inner Sphere]] territory, the Horses needed to rebuild from the losses they incurred. A surprising partnership with [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] led to the '''''Cygnus''''', which entered service in [[3075]]. Based on the ''[[Annihilator]]'', the simple design of the ''Cygnus'' allows for fewer things to go wrong without losing its lethality | + | After [[Clan Hell's Horses]] invaded [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[Inner Sphere]] territory, the Horses needed to rebuild from the losses they incurred. A surprising partnership with [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] led to the '''''Cygnus''''', which entered service in [[3075]]. Based on the ''[[Annihilator]]'', the simple design of the ''Cygnus'' allows for fewer things to go wrong without losing its lethality. It is a [[BattleMech]], rather than an [[OmniMech]], the decision of a desperate [[Clan]] that needed to rebuild as quickly as possible.<ref name=TRO146>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 146</ref> |
| − | The ''Cygnus'' is swift for a 'Mech of its size, as its 380 engine makes it capable of 64 km/h, though that comes at an increased vulnerability due to the bulk of the [[XL | + | The ''Cygnus'' is swift for a 'Mech of its size, as its 380 engine makes it capable of 64 km/h, though that comes at an increased vulnerability due to the bulk of the [[XL Engine]]. An [[Endo Steel]] chassis also saves weight. <ref name=TRO146 /> |
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| − | + | Most of the firepower on the ''Cygnus'' comes from its pair of Mydron Excel [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s. The Clan engineers decided to use these to match the firepower of the ''Annihilator's'' four [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]s. They retained the four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, but upgraded them to Kolibri Omega Series models. The inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]] makes all the weapons more accurate.<ref name=TRO146 /> | |
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| + | * ''Cygnus 2'' - Still on the drawing board in 3075, the ''Cygnus'' 2 replaces the autocannons, Targeting Computer, and almost all of the extra [[heat sink]]s for a pair of [[HAG 40]]s. This change also requires swapping out the lasers for [[ER Medium Laser]]s. This give the 'Mech some heat problems, but not to a severe extent.<ref name=TRO146 /> BV (2.0)= 3,361<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 130</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[ | + | * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_12.pdf MWDA Wolf's Dragoon's dossier of Collin Tolek] |
| + | * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/fire_for_effect_46.pdf MWDA Northwind Highlanders' dossier of Domonic Voeller] | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:95 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]] | ||