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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Swordsman.JPG |image=Swordsman.JPG − |name=''Swordsman'' + |name=Swordsman |manufacturer=[[Jerricho Industries]] |manufacturer=[[Jerricho Industries]] |production year=2463 |production year=2463 |model=SWD-1 |model=SWD-1 |introduced=2463 |introduced=2463 + |class=Medium |cost= |cost= − |Tech Base=Primitive − |mech type=BattleMech |mass=40 |mass=40 |chassis=Unknown |chassis=Unknown |armor=[[Primitive Armor]] |armor=[[Primitive Armor]] − |engine=[[Primitive engine|145 Primitive Fusion Engine]] + |engine=[[Primitive Engine|145 Primitive Fusion Engine]] |comsys=Unknown |comsys=Unknown |T&T=Unknown |T&T=Unknown |heat sinks=10 |heat sinks=10 − |speed=54 + |speed=32 − |armament= <span></span> + |speed with MASC= − * 1x [[LRM-5]]+ |speed with TSM= − * 1x [[AC/5]]+ |jumpjets=N/A − * 2x [[medium laser]]+ |armament=1x [[LRM-5]] <br/> 1x [[AC/5]] <br/> 2 x [[Medium Lasers]] |BV (1.0)= |BV (1.0)= − |BV (2.0)=692<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 19 Swordsman- BV2 & Introduction Year</ref> + |BV (2.0)=1,819<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 19 Swordsman- BV2 & Introduction Year</ref> − }} + }} + + ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Swordsman''''' was an early [[Federated Suns]] medium [[BattleMech]] which was originally built in [[Introduction Year::2463]] with [[Primitive Technology]]. The ''Swordsman'' was authorized by [[First Prince]] [[James Davion]] upon his ascendance to the throne of [[House Davion]]. As the Federated Suns' third in-house designed [[BattleMech]], it was created to be an inexpensive design for production in large numbers to bolster the ranks of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]]. At the time of its commission, the AFFS's ranks were laden with heavier designs. + The '''''Swordsman''''', a early [[Federated Suns]] medium-class [[BattleMech]] which was built original with [[Primitive Technology]]. − The design's legacy was tainted with corruption, first stemming from its manufacturing run at Jerricho Industries on [[Robinson]]. While the design was intended to be used in general service throughout the realm, Jerricho Industry leadership was partially owned by the [[Terran March]] Prince, [[Mikhail Rostov]]. Rostov helped guide and push the design process which was ultimately rushed into production after five years of development. Because the design was rushed, it eventually yielded a number of flaws which marred its performance. The March Prince's efforts to push the design's production led to it being not dispersed through the Federated Suns, but solely in the Terran March's regional forces. The primitive early versions of the 'Mech were only made in handfuls, while a new better and modern variant would ultimately become more common. + Authorized by [[First Prince]] [[James Davion]] upon his ascendance to throne of House Davion. Federated Sun's third in-house designed BattleMech, it was created as a inexpensive design that could be built in large numbers to bolster the ranks of the [[AFFS]]. At the time of its commission into development, the AFFS's ranks were laden with heavier designs. The design's legacy was tainted with corruption, first stemming from its manufacture, Jerricho Industries of [[Robinson]]. While the design was intended to be used in general service through out the realm, Jerricho Industry leadership was partially owned by [[Terran March]] Prince, with the company's owner Mikhail Rostov, help guide and push the design process which was rushed into production after five years of development. Design was rushed into product and ultimately yielded number of flaws which marred it' performance. The March Prince efforts to push the design's production lead to it being not dispersed through the Federated Suns, but solely in Terran March's regional forces. The primitive early version were only made in handfuls, while a new better and modern variant would ultimately be mainstay in the March. − The design received additional disparagement after serving with rebel forces during the [[Davion Civil War]] in [[2525]]. By the war's end in [[2540]], its production was shut down. The majority of ''Swordsman'' 'Mechs remained in service with the various Terran March units, and production of the design stopped when [[First Prince]] [[Alexander Davion]] ushered in changes to the organization of the Federated Suns that included dismantling the Terran March, in part as punishment for the rebellion raised by [[Dmitri Rostov]] that marked the last major conflict of the Davion Civil War. By [[2571]], the bulk of these operational 'Mech were shuffled with those regimental units as gifts to the newly formed [[Star League]]. The ''Swordsman'' would end up serving with [[Star League Defense Force]] units during the [[Reunification War]] and survived in smaller numbers that were held in reserve planetary militias through the League until the [[Star League Civil War]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 19-20 Swordsman- Background Information</ref> + The design would end up being tainted, this was due to its serving with rebel forces during the [[Davion Civil War]] in [[2525]]. By war's end, in [[2540]], it produced would end up being shutdown. The majority of Swordsman were deployed among regiments who had been loyal to Varney's faction.<ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 9 - Davion Civil War - Laura Davion and Cassandra Varnay involvement in creating the conflict in the FedSuns.</ref> By [[2571]], the bulk of these operational 'Mech were shuffled with those regimental units as gifts to the newly formed [[Star League]]. The Swordsman would end up serving with [[SLDF]] forces during the [[Reunification War]] and survive in smaller numbers in reserve, planetary militias through the League until [[Star League Civil War]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 19-20 Swordsman- Background Information</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Swordsman'' is a general purpose design. Its original 145-rated primitive fusion engine was chosen to give the design the mobility to keep up with contemporary 'Mechs such as the ''[[BattleAxe]]'' and ''[[Mackie]]''. + The Swordsman is general purpose design, it's original 145-rated primitive fusion engine was chosen give the design the mobility to keep up with then design in service, the [[BattleAxe]] and earlier [[Mackie]] BattleMechs. − Its arsenal consists of a combination of long-range and mainly intermediate-range weaponry. Its long-range weapons include a [[LRM-5|5-tubed Long-Range Missile Launcher]] mounted in the right torso with twenty-four rounds of ammunition. On the left torso it has a highly accurate [[AC/5|Class-5 Autocannon]] which suffers from an ammo feed problem that creates the possibility of an ammunition explosion. Providing for intermediate and close range combat are a pair of [[medium laser]]s, with one found in each arm actuator.+ It's arsenal consists of combination of long range and mainly intermediate range weaponry. It's long range weapons includes a 5-tubed Long-Range Missile Launcher mounted in the right torso with twenty-four rounds of ammunition. On the opposite left torso, it a highly accurate Class-5 Autocannon. The weapon, while accurate suffers from ammo feed problem, with possibility of ammunition explosion. Providing for intermediate and close range combat are a pair of Medium Lasers, with one found in each arm actuator. − Other features of the design include a [[Primitive Cockpit]], [[Searchlights]], and 10 tons of primitive armor.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 19-20 Swordsman - Stats and Equipment Information</ref> + Other features the design includes; [[Primitive Cockpit]], [[Searchlights]], 10 tons of primitive armor to protect the design's chassis in combat.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 19-20 Swordsman - Stats and Equipment Information</ref> ==Variants== ==Variants== − ;SWD-2 : A product of tinkering and updating the original design, this variant uses modern technology which is equal to tech used during the much later [[Succession Wars]]. It was placed in production until the end of Davion Civil War. Improvements to the design included replacing the Mech's primitive armor, cockpit, and fusion engine with modern equivalents. The design's weight savings allowed for expansion to the weapons it was originally designed to carry, which included a [[SRM-4|4-Tubed SRM Launcher]] and a [[Small Laser]] mounted in the cockpit. BV(2.0)=803<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 20 Swordsman - Modern Variant Information including new weapons, modern equipment and Battle value</ref> + ;SWD-2 : Product of tinkering and updating the original, this variant uses modern technology which would be equal to tech used during the must later [[Succession Wars]]. It would be placed in production until the end of Davion Civil War. Improvesment to the design would include; Replacing armor, cockpit and fusion engine with modern equivalents. The design's weight savings allowed for expansion to the weapons it originally designed to carry, which included inclusion of a 4-Tubed SRM Launcher and a [[Small Laser]] mounted in the cockpit. BV(2.0)=803<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 20 Swordsman - Modern Variant Information including new weapons, modern equipment and Battle value</ref> + + ==Notes== + As of this writing, there is no [[Master Unit List]] Profile for the ''Swordsman''. − ==Design Quirks== + ===Design Quirks=== − The ''Swordsman'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]: + The ''Swordsman'' has the following [[Design Quirks]] − * [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (AC/5)]] + *[[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (AC/5)]] − * [[Ammunition Feed Problem|Ammunition Feed Problem (AC/5)]] + *[[Ammunition Feed Problem|Ammunition Feed Problem (AC/5)]] − * [[Bad Reputation]] + *[[Bad Reputation]] − * [[Poor Workmanship]] + *[[Poor Workmanship]] − * [[Searchlight]] + *[[Searchlight]] ==References== ==References== Line 54:
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Swordsman.JPG | |image=Swordsman.JPG | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=Swordsman |
|manufacturer=[[Jerricho Industries]] | |manufacturer=[[Jerricho Industries]] | ||
|production year=2463 | |production year=2463 | ||
|model=SWD-1 | |model=SWD-1 | ||
|introduced=2463 | |introduced=2463 | ||
| + | |class=Medium | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|mass=40 | |mass=40 | ||
|chassis=Unknown | |chassis=Unknown | ||
|armor=[[Primitive Armor]] | |armor=[[Primitive Armor]] | ||
| − | |engine=[[Primitive | + | |engine=[[Primitive Engine|145 Primitive Fusion Engine]] |
|comsys=Unknown | |comsys=Unknown | ||
|T&T=Unknown | |T&T=Unknown | ||
|heat sinks=10 | |heat sinks=10 | ||
| − | |speed= | + | |speed=32 |
| − | | | + | |speed with MASC= |
| − | + | |speed with TSM= | |
| − | + | |jumpjets=N/A | |
| − | + | |armament=1x [[LRM-5]] <br/> 1x [[AC/5]] <br/> 2 x [[Medium Lasers]] | |
|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)= | + | |BV (2.0)=1,819<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 19 Swordsman- BV2 & Introduction Year</ref> |
| − | }} | + | }} |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Swordsman''''' | + | The '''''Swordsman''''', a early [[Federated Suns]] medium-class [[BattleMech]] which was built original with [[Primitive Technology]]. |
| − | The design's legacy was tainted with corruption, first stemming from its | + | Authorized by [[First Prince]] [[James Davion]] upon his ascendance to throne of House Davion. Federated Sun's third in-house designed BattleMech, it was created as a inexpensive design that could be built in large numbers to bolster the ranks of the [[AFFS]]. At the time of its commission into development, the AFFS's ranks were laden with heavier designs. The design's legacy was tainted with corruption, first stemming from its manufacture, Jerricho Industries of [[Robinson]]. While the design was intended to be used in general service through out the realm, Jerricho Industry leadership was partially owned by [[Terran March]] Prince, with the company's owner Mikhail Rostov, help guide and push the design process which was rushed into production after five years of development. Design was rushed into product and ultimately yielded number of flaws which marred it' performance. The March Prince efforts to push the design's production lead to it being not dispersed through the Federated Suns, but solely in Terran March's regional forces. The primitive early version were only made in handfuls, while a new better and modern variant would ultimately be mainstay in the March. |
| − | The design | + | The design would end up being tainted, this was due to its serving with rebel forces during the [[Davion Civil War]] in [[2525]]. By war's end, in [[2540]], it produced would end up being shutdown. The majority of Swordsman were deployed among regiments who had been loyal to Varney's faction.<ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 9 - Davion Civil War - Laura Davion and Cassandra Varnay involvement in creating the conflict in the FedSuns.</ref> By [[2571]], the bulk of these operational 'Mech were shuffled with those regimental units as gifts to the newly formed [[Star League]]. The Swordsman would end up serving with [[SLDF]] forces during the [[Reunification War]] and survive in smaller numbers in reserve, planetary militias through the League until [[Star League Civil War]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 19-20 Swordsman- Background Information</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The | + | The Swordsman is general purpose design, it's original 145-rated primitive fusion engine was chosen give the design the mobility to keep up with then design in service, the [[BattleAxe]] and earlier [[Mackie]] BattleMechs. |
| − | + | It's arsenal consists of combination of long range and mainly intermediate range weaponry. It's long range weapons includes a 5-tubed Long-Range Missile Launcher mounted in the right torso with twenty-four rounds of ammunition. On the opposite left torso, it a highly accurate Class-5 Autocannon. The weapon, while accurate suffers from ammo feed problem, with possibility of ammunition explosion. Providing for intermediate and close range combat are a pair of Medium Lasers, with one found in each arm actuator. | |
| − | Other features | + | Other features the design includes; [[Primitive Cockpit]], [[Searchlights]], 10 tons of primitive armor to protect the design's chassis in combat.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 19-20 Swordsman - Stats and Equipment Information</ref> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | ;SWD-2 : | + | ;SWD-2 : Product of tinkering and updating the original, this variant uses modern technology which would be equal to tech used during the must later [[Succession Wars]]. It would be placed in production until the end of Davion Civil War. Improvesment to the design would include; Replacing armor, cockpit and fusion engine with modern equivalents. The design's weight savings allowed for expansion to the weapons it originally designed to carry, which included inclusion of a 4-Tubed SRM Launcher and a [[Small Laser]] mounted in the cockpit. BV(2.0)=803<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4'', pp. 4 & 20 Swordsman - Modern Variant Information including new weapons, modern equipment and Battle value</ref> |
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | As of this writing, there is no [[Master Unit List]] Profile for the ''Swordsman''. | ||
| − | ==Design Quirks== | + | ===Design Quirks=== |
| − | The ''Swordsman'' has the following [[Design Quirks]] | + | The ''Swordsman'' has the following [[Design Quirks]] |
| − | * [[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (AC/5)]] | + | *[[Accurate Weapon|Accurate Weapon (AC/5)]] |
| − | * [[Ammunition Feed Problem|Ammunition Feed Problem (AC/5)]] | + | *[[Ammunition Feed Problem|Ammunition Feed Problem (AC/5)]] |
| − | * [[Bad Reputation]] | + | *[[Bad Reputation]] |
| − | * [[Poor Workmanship]] | + | *[[Poor Workmanship]] |
| − | * [[Searchlight]] | + | *[[Searchlight]] |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4]]'' |
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' |
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[[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:40 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Primitive BattleMechs]] | ||