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Line 13: | speed = 32.4 | speed = 32.4 | armament= | armament= − * 5x [[Gauss rifle]] + * 5 x [[Gauss Rifle]] − * 1x [[ER Medium Laser]] + * [[ER Medium Laser]] | BV (1.0) = ? | BV (1.0) = ? | BV (2.0) = ? | BV (2.0) = ? }} }} − The [[BattleMech]] known as '''''"Gausszilla"''''' was designed as a joke. It is famous for carrying an unprecedented five [[Gauss rifle]]s.+ '''''Gausszilla''''' is a legendary duelling [[BattleMech]], famous for carrying an unpredecented five [[Gauss Rifle]]s. − ==Description==+ [[Bryan Nystul]], then the [[BattleTech Line Developer]] for [[FASA]], designed it for and used it in a "Trial of Grievance" issued by BattleTech fans to FASA over the [[BattleTech Cartoon]] series that was aired in 1996. Although the details of the event are sketchy, it is known that he defeated his opponent, Camille Klein. − The original ''Gausszilla'' was described as a [[Clan]] technology 100-ton BattleMech with a class 200 [[Fusion engine|standard engine]], [[Endo-Steel]] structure, 10 regular [[heat sink]]s, 11.5 tons of [[Standard armor|regular armor]], 5 [[Gauss rifle]]s with 9 tons of ammunition between them, and an [[ER Medium Laser]] as a secondary weapon. − The original ''Gausszilla'' almost certainly did not have an associated image. For reasons unknown, its visual appearance is now usually associated with the ''[[Stone Rhino (Behemoth)]]'' on various internet sites. [[Canonically]], a BattleMech named "Gausszilla" exists in the form of a customized ''[[Annihilator]]''.+ ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'', published in 2010, mentioned a unique variant of the ''[[Annihilator]]'' going by the name of ''[[Gausszilla]]'' as a nod to Nystul's design. − <gallery> − Stone Rhino (Behemoth).png|''Stone Rhino (Behemoth)'' image − 3050 Annihlator.jpg|''Annihilator'' image − </gallery> − ==History== + ==Description== − It was designed by [[Bryan Nystul]], then the [[Line Developer|BattleTech Line Developer]] for [[FASA]]. With the notion that FASA must never publish this design he passed it around for laughs during a "Trial of Grievance" game of BattleTech that he played at the FASA office against [[Camille Klein]] in 1995.+ Besides mounting five Gauss Rifles, the exact configuration of the original ''Gausszilla'' remains unconfirmed. Available sources portray it as a [[Clan]] ("[[Level 2]]") technology 100-ton 'Mech with a class 200 standard engine, [[Endo-Steel]] structure, 10 [[double heat sinks]] and a head-mounted ER Medium Laser as a secondary weapon. − Contrary to popular belief, he did not use it as a playing piece; both Nystul and Klein fielded a star of regular Clan 'Mechs during the boardgame session, and the ''Gausszilla'' design specs were only passed around five turns into the game.+ The original ''Gausszilla'' almost certainly did not have an associated image and it is unknown if it was represented by a miniature during play (or by what miniature). Its visual appearance is now usually associated with the ''[[Stone Rhino (Behemoth)]]''. ==Canonicity== ==Canonicity== − The original ''Gausszilla'' was explicitly designed as a joke and was never intended to be canonical in the sense of an existing item within the [[BattleTech]] universe.+ Although it is a legal design under the construction rules, the original ''Gausszilla'' was explicitly designed as a joke and was never intended to be [[canon]]ical as an existing item within the [[BattleTech]] universe. − As a nod to Bryan Nystul's joke design, ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'', published in 2010, mentioned a canonical variant of the ''[[Annihilator]]'' going by the name of ''Gausszilla'' which was associated with one Star Colonel [[Bryan Kabrinski]]. Its official (and canonical) record sheet can be found in ''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]''. It differs from the original ''Gauszilla'' as described above in that it has more armor (14 tons instead of 11.5), double heat sinks, 8 tons of ammunition, and no secondary weapons.<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 57</ref>+ The ''Gausszilla'' from ''Historical: Operation Klondike'', on the other hand, is fully canonical; see ''[[Annihilator#Custom Variants]]''. ==Notes== ==Notes== − * Bryan Nystul allegedly said that the ''Gausszilla'' must not ever be made canonical, and that it would never be published as a canonical design under FASA's reign. This came to pass: FASA gave up the BattleTech IP in 2001, and when a slightly different ''Gausszilla'' was canonized as a unique modified ''Annihilator'' fifteen years later in 2010, the rights were held by [[Topps]] and licensed to [[Catalyst Game Labs]] via [[InMediaRes]]; by that time, Bryan Nystul did not work for BattleTech anymore. + *Bryan Nystul allegedly said that the ''Gausszilla'' must not ever be made canonical, and that it would never be published as a canonical design under FASA's reign. This came to pass; FASA gave up the BattleTech IP in 2001 and as of 2010, when the ''Gausszilla'' was canonized as a unique modified ''Annihilator'', the rights were held by [[Topps]] and licensed to [[Catalyst Game Labs]] via [[InMediaRes]]. − + *The [[MechForce Germany]] has produced a [[HeavyMetal Pro]] stats file for the ''Gausszilla''<ref>[http://www.mechforce.de/1/cbt/downloads_sheets.php MFG record sheets download section]</ref> − * The [[MechForce Germany]] produced a [[HeavyMetal Pro]] stats file for the ''Gausszilla''<ref>[http://www.mechforce.de/1/cbt/downloads_sheets.php MFG record sheets download section (dead)].</ref> − − * Some have postulated that the ''Gausszilla'' is an attempt to create the Macross destroid HWR-00-Mk II Monster <ref>[https://macross.fandom.com/wiki/HWR-00-Mk_II_Monster Macross Wiki: HWR-00-Mk II Monster (provided for visual purposes)]</ref> in [[BattleTech]]. Though the associated artwork somewhat supports this and there is a history of borrowed designs, there is no specific evidence to support this. ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − − [[Category:'Mechs]]
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| manufacturer = ? | | manufacturer = ? | ||
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| BV (1.0) = ? | | BV (1.0) = ? | ||
| BV (2.0) = ? | | BV (2.0) = ? | ||
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| − | + | '''''Gausszilla''''' is a legendary duelling [[BattleMech]], famous for carrying an unpredecented five [[Gauss Rifle]]s. | |
| − | + | [[Bryan Nystul]], then the [[BattleTech Line Developer]] for [[FASA]], designed it for and used it in a "Trial of Grievance" issued by BattleTech fans to FASA over the [[BattleTech Cartoon]] series that was aired in 1996. Although the details of the event are sketchy, it is known that he defeated his opponent, Camille Klein. | |
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| − | + | ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'', published in 2010, mentioned a unique variant of the ''[[Annihilator]]'' going by the name of ''[[Gausszilla]]'' as a nod to Nystul's design. | |
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| − | == | + | ==Description== |
| − | + | Besides mounting five Gauss Rifles, the exact configuration of the original ''Gausszilla'' remains unconfirmed. Available sources portray it as a [[Clan]] ("[[Level 2]]") technology 100-ton 'Mech with a class 200 standard engine, [[Endo-Steel]] structure, 10 [[double heat sinks]] and a head-mounted ER Medium Laser as a secondary weapon. | |
| − | + | The original ''Gausszilla'' almost certainly did not have an associated image and it is unknown if it was represented by a miniature during play (or by what miniature). Its visual appearance is now usually associated with the ''[[Stone Rhino (Behemoth)]]''. | |
==Canonicity== | ==Canonicity== | ||
| − | + | Although it is a legal design under the construction rules, the original ''Gausszilla'' was explicitly designed as a joke and was never intended to be [[canon]]ical as an existing item within the [[BattleTech]] universe. | |
| − | + | The ''Gausszilla'' from ''Historical: Operation Klondike'', on the other hand, is fully canonical; see ''[[Annihilator#Custom Variants]]''. | |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Bryan Nystul allegedly said that the ''Gausszilla'' must not ever be made canonical, and that it would never be published as a canonical design under FASA's reign. This came to pass | + | *Bryan Nystul allegedly said that the ''Gausszilla'' must not ever be made canonical, and that it would never be published as a canonical design under FASA's reign. This came to pass; FASA gave up the BattleTech IP in 2001 and as of 2010, when the ''Gausszilla'' was canonized as a unique modified ''Annihilator'', the rights were held by [[Topps]] and licensed to [[Catalyst Game Labs]] via [[InMediaRes]]. |
| − | + | *The [[MechForce Germany]] has produced a [[HeavyMetal Pro]] stats file for the ''Gausszilla''<ref>[http://www.mechforce.de/1/cbt/downloads_sheets.php MFG record sheets download section]</ref> | |
| − | * The [[MechForce Germany]] produced a [[HeavyMetal Pro]] stats file for the ''Gausszilla''<ref>[http://www.mechforce.de/1/cbt/downloads_sheets.php MFG record sheets download section | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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