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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Shogun''''' began production before the [[Star League]] fell and eventually was thought to be lost to the [[Succession War]]s. The 'Mech suddenly reappeared when the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] showed up and had the ''Shogun'' in their forces in sizable numbers. The 'Mech was intended to be used as an urban combat 'Mech where its jumping distance and slow speed makes it able to easily traverse the close confines of a city. Though the Dragoons brought ''Shoguns'' with them from the [[Clan]] | + | |
| + | The '''''Shogun''''' began production before the [[Star League]] fell and eventually was thought to be lost to the [[Succession War]]s. The 'Mech suddenly reappeared when the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] showed up and had the ''Shogun'' in their forces in sizable numbers. The 'Mech was intended to be used as an urban combat 'Mech where its jumping distance and slow speed makes it able to easily traverse the close confines of a city. Though the Dragoons brought ''Shoguns'' with them from the [[Clan Homeworlds]], they could not reach a deal with any manufacturer that met their desires, so by [[3068]] the total count of the 'Mech was reduced to two, both of which were in the hands of [[Wannamaker's Widowmakers]], taken as salvage from the Dragoons. | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * SHG-2E - | + | * SHG-2E - Downgraded by the Dragoons to [[Succession War era]] technology the ''2E'' simply carries a Hellstar [[PPC]] in place of the ER PPC. Otherwise, the ''2E'' is completely identical to the ''2F'' model. Ironically, because the ''2E'' uses an older PPC model, the PPC produces less heat at the cost of a shorter range than the ''2F'' model, making the 'Mech's waste heat easier to manage. BV (1.0) = 1,498<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 136</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,823 |
| − | * SHG-2H - | + | * SHG-2H - The original ''Shogun'' model is similar to the 3050's era SHG-2F, adding[[Artemis IV]] fire control systems to the LRM racks. The SRM-6 racks are replaced with four [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers, which share a single ton of ammunition. A head mounted [[Medium Pulse Laser]] and a [[Medium Laser]] in the center torso rounds out the weapons. [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and [[CASE]] protect the 'Mech. BV (2.0) = 2,087<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 49</ref> |
* Shogun C - A complete redesign of the ''Shogun'' using Clan technology that is used exclusively by the Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit, the ''Shogun C'' is armed with two [[LRM-20]] missile racks with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for greater missile accuracy. The 'Mech also carries an ER PPC and four [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers, giving it a devastating close range damage capability. BV (1.0) = 2,818, BV (2.0) = 3,032<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 50</ref> | * Shogun C - A complete redesign of the ''Shogun'' using Clan technology that is used exclusively by the Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit, the ''Shogun C'' is armed with two [[LRM-20]] missile racks with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for greater missile accuracy. The 'Mech also carries an ER PPC and four [[Streak SRM-6]] launchers, giving it a devastating close range damage capability. BV (1.0) = 2,818, BV (2.0) = 3,032<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 50</ref> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]'' | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 17:41, 24 July 2010
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| Shogun | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mitchell Vehicles |
| Model | SHG-2F |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 8,140,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 85 tons |
| Chassis | Kitushi Shogun |
| Armor | Riese-350 |
| Engine | Strand 255 |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Anderson Propulsion 21 |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,498[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,804 |
Description
The Shogun began production before the Star League fell and eventually was thought to be lost to the Succession Wars. The 'Mech suddenly reappeared when the Wolf's Dragoons showed up and had the Shogun in their forces in sizable numbers. The 'Mech was intended to be used as an urban combat 'Mech where its jumping distance and slow speed makes it able to easily traverse the close confines of a city. Though the Dragoons brought Shoguns with them from the Clan Homeworlds, they could not reach a deal with any manufacturer that met their desires, so by 3068 the total count of the 'Mech was reduced to two, both of which were in the hands of Wannamaker's Widowmakers, taken as salvage from the Dragoons.
Armament
Though built for close combat, the weapons payload on the Shogun is built for long range combat. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon a Magna Firestar ER PPC and two Coventry Star Fire LRM-15 launchers which allow the 'Mech to engage an enemy very effectively at long ranges. The 'Mech does carry two Thunderstroke SRM-6 launchers for close combat, allowing the 'Mech to find any weak spots in an enemy's armor when they do get to close ranges with the Shogun.
Variants
- SHG-2E - Downgraded by the Dragoons to Succession War era technology the 2E simply carries a Hellstar PPC in place of the ER PPC. Otherwise, the 2E is completely identical to the 2F model. Ironically, because the 2E uses an older PPC model, the PPC produces less heat at the cost of a shorter range than the 2F model, making the 'Mech's waste heat easier to manage. BV (1.0) = 1,498[2], BV (2.0) = 1,823
- SHG-2H - The original Shogun model is similar to the 3050's era SHG-2F, addingArtemis IV fire control systems to the LRM racks. The SRM-6 racks are replaced with four Streak SRM-2 launchers, which share a single ton of ammunition. A head mounted Medium Pulse Laser and a Medium Laser in the center torso rounds out the weapons. Ferro-Fibrous armor and CASE protect the 'Mech. BV (2.0) = 2,087[3]
- Shogun C - A complete redesign of the Shogun using Clan technology that is used exclusively by the Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit, the Shogun C is armed with two LRM-20 missile racks with an Artemis IV fire control system for greater missile accuracy. The 'Mech also carries an ER PPC and four Streak SRM-6 launchers, giving it a devastating close range damage capability. BV (1.0) = 2,818, BV (2.0) = 3,032[4]
Gallery
SHG-2F Shogun
References
Bibliography
- Combat Operations
- Historical: Operation Klondike
- Record Sheets: 3050
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)
- Record Sheets: Operation Klondike
- Record Sheets: Upgrades
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
- Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)