Annihilator

Annihilator
Production information
Manufacturer	Arc-Royal MechWorks
Model	ANH-2A
Class	Assault
Cost	9,732,667 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass	100 tons
Chassis	Star League MN-01
Armor	Starshield Special-b
Engine	Nissan 200
Speed	32.4 km/h
Armament	4 x LB-X Autocannon/10s 4 x Medium Pulse Lasers
BV (1.0)	1,299
BV (2.0)	1,595

Description

The Annihilator is a 'Mech that appeared with the Wolf's Dragoons in 3009. The design was a completely new one at the time, though the Jihad disseminated the design to Arc-Royal due to the strengthening of the relationship that Wolf's Dragoons forged with the Kell Hounds and Clan Wolf-in-Exile following their flight from Outreach. The 'Mech is a 100-ton monster that has a maximum speed of 32.4 km/h. The Annihilator is by no means intended to use speed to outmaneuver an enemy, instead depending on its twelve and a half tons of armor to weather any fire that is directed at the 'Mech.

Armament

The Annihilator is armed with an arsenal that is built to instill fear in an enemy as much as damage them. The 'Mech is armed with four Mydron Excel LB-X Autocannon/10s as its primary weapons. These can all fire either standard rounds or cluster rounds which act like 'Mech sized shotguns spreading damage out all over an enemy 'Mech. The 'Mech is also armed with four Magna 400P Medium Pulse Lasers, which allow the Annihilator to decimate any target which is able to make it through the devastating hail of fire and into close range combat.

Variants

• ANH-1A - The actual variant that showed up with Wolf's Dragoons, the 1A is armed with four Autocannon/10s and four Medium Lasers. While less accurate and unable to use cluster rounds, the 1A is still a highly destructive and dangerous 'Mech that no MechWarrior looks forward to engaging. BV (1.0) = 1,151, BV (2.0) = 1,434

• ANH-1G - This variant has an ER PPC in the right torso, and three Gauss Rifles (one in each arm, and one in the right torso) provide hard hitting firepower. Each Gauss Rifle has two tons of ammunition. Ten double heat sinks are more than adequate to keep the machine cool. BV (2.0) = 2,274

• ANH-1X - This version is equipped with a head-mounted Small Laser, four LB 10-X AC, a pair of Small Pulse Lasers, and four Medium Lasers. It carries six tons of LB 10-X ammunition, and the torsos are protected with CASE. Ten double heat sinks keep heat manageable. BV (2.0) = 1,926

• ANH-2AX - Developed by the Arc-Royal MechWorks, the -2AX Annihilator uses nineteen tons of Laser Reflective Armor as protection. It also uses several Armored Components to increase battlefield longevity (Sensors, Life Support, and Cockpit). The traditional weapons have been removed and replaced by a pair of Improved Heavy Gauss Rifles. CASE is installed in each torso to protect against Gauss rifle explosion. The ammunition for the Gauss rifles is located in the Annihilator's arms. BV (2.0) = 2,542

• ANH-3A - This upgrade makes use of double heat sinks and uses the tonnage saved to max out the armor on the Annihilator. Offensively, four ER Medium Lasers and eight Light Autocannon/2s are incredibly accurate thanks to the inclusion of a Targeting Computer. Ample autocannon ammunition allows flexibility when choosing special munitions, making this 'Mech very effective against vehicles. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = 1,589

• ANH-4A - More closely in line with the traditional Annihilator, the 4A carries two LB-X Autocannon/10s from the 2A, but removes two to make room for a pair of Heavy PPCs. Two Light Autocannon/2s from the 3A can provide defense against conventional troops. A Compact Gyro makes enough room for fifteen double heat sinks that keep heat from being completely out of control. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = 1,726

• Annihilator C - A variant of the Annihilator that is built using only Clan technology and used exclusively by the Wolf's Dragoons, the Annihilator C increases its maximum speed to 54 kph. The 'Mech is armed with four Ultra Autocannon/10s and four ER Medium Lasers. The Ultra Autocannon/10s allow the 'Mech to fire at twice the rate of a normal autocannon, allowing it to put as much fire out as if it was carrying eight regular autocannons. BV (1.0) = 2,005, BV (2.0) = 2,520

• Annihilator C2 - Apparently based on the ANH-1G, this variant only uses Clan technology. The 'Mech's top speed is 32.4 km/h and the armor protection is reduced, but four Gauss Rifles backed up by an ER PPC in the center torso and a head mounted ER Small Laser provide withering firepower for defensive engagements. Ten tons of ammunition keep the Gauss Rifles fed through the longest engagements. To make room for all these weapons, the C2 uses an Endo Steel internal structure. Integrated CASE protects the arms and torsos from Gauss Rifle explosions. BV (2.0) = 2,722

Custom Variants

• Annihilator Bryan "Gausszilla" - Apparently based on the Annihilator C2, this variant carries five Gauss Rifles. In addition to the standard Gauss Rifle layout, a fifth Gauss Rifle has been fitted to the right torso. This variant only has eight tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 2, 455

Gallery

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  ANH-1A Annihilator in Combat

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  ANH-2A Annihilator

Bibliography

• Combat Operations
• Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs
• Record Sheets: 3050
• Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)
• Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• Technical Readout: 3050
• Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
• Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
• Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)
• Record Sheets: Operation Klondike