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| image = 3050_Annihlator.jpg | | image = 3050_Annihlator.jpg | ||
| name = Annihilator | | name = Annihilator | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] <br> [[Babylon BattleMech Consortium]] <br> [[Strana Mechty MechWorks]] |
| model = ANH-2A | | model = ANH-2A | ||
| class = Assault | | class = Assault | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Originally developed in the final year of the [[Amaris Civil War]] as the ultimate fixed position city defense [[BattleMech]], the '''''Annihilator''''' was built as a sign of the military strength of both the [[Star League in Exile]] and newly created [[Clans]]. Discontinued before the Clans [[Golden Century]], in one of their few missteps, the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] brought a number of design with them in [[3009]], raising more questions to their origins while at the same time adding to their mystique. Exclusive to the Dragoons until 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== | ==Armament== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * ANH-1A - The actual variant that showed up with Wolf's Dragoons, the ''1A'' | + | * ANH-1A - The actual variant that showed up with Wolf's Dragoons, the ''1A'' was armed with four [[Autocannon/10]]s and four [[Medium Laser]]s. While less accurate and unable to use cluster rounds, the ''1A'' was still a highly destructive and dangerous 'Mech that no [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] looked forward to engaging. BV (1.0) = 1,151, BV (2.0) = 1,434 |
| − | * ANH-1G - This variant | + | * ANH-1G - This variant had an [[ER PPC]] in the right torso, and three [[Gauss Rifle]]s (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<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 54</ref> |
| − | * ANH-1X - | + | * ANH-1X - The original model was equipped with a head-mounted [[Small Laser]], four [[LB 10-X AC]], a pair of [[Small Pulse Laser]]s, and four [[Medium Laser]]s. It carried six tons of LB 10-X ammunition, and the torsos were protected with [[CASE]]. Ten double heat sinks kept heat manageable. BV (2.0) = 1,926<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 53</ref> |
| − | * ANH-2AX - Developed by the [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]], the ''-2AX Annihilator'' | + | * ANH-2AX - Developed by the [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]], the ''-2AX Annihilator'' used nineteen tons of [[Laser Reflective Armor]] as protection. It also used several [[Armored Component]]s to increase battlefield longevity (Sensors, Life Support, and Cockpit). The traditional weapons have been removed and replaced by a pair of [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]]s. [[CASE]] was installed in each torso to protect against Gauss rifle explosion. The ammunition for the Gauss rifles was located in the ''Annihilator'''s arms. BV (2.0) = 2,542<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs'', p. 6</ref> |
| − | * ANH-3A - This upgrade | + | * ANH-3A - This upgrade made use of [[double heat sink]]s and used the tonnage saved to max out the armor on the ''Annihilator''. Offensively, four [[ER Medium Laser]]s and eight [[Light Autocannon/2]]s were incredibly accurate thanks to the inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]]. Ample autocannon ammunition allowed flexibility when choosing special munitions, making this 'Mech very effective against [[vehicle]]s. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = 1,589<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)'', p. ??</ref> |
| − | * ANH-4A - More closely in line with the traditional ''Annihilator'', the ''4A'' | + | * ANH-4A - More closely in line with the traditional ''Annihilator'', the ''4A'' carried two LB-X Autocannon/10s from the ''2A'', but removed two to make room for a pair of [[Heavy PPC]]s. Two Light Autocannon/2s from the ''3A'' provide defense against conventional troops. A [[Compact Gyro]] freed up enough room for fifteen [[double heat sink]]s that kept heat from being completely out of control. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = 1,726 |
| − | * Annihilator C - A variant of the ''Annihilator'' that | + | * Annihilator C - A variant of the ''Annihilator'' that was built using only [[Clan]] technology and used exclusively by the Wolf's Dragoons, the ''Annihilator C'' increased its maximum speed to 54 kph. The 'Mech was armed with four [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s and four ER Medium Lasers. The Ultra Autocannon/10s allowed 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<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,520<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 55</ref> |
| − | * Annihilator C2 - Apparently based on the ANH-1G, this variant only uses Clan technology. The 'Mech's top speed | + | * Annihilator C2 - Apparently based on the ANH-1G, this variant only uses Clan technology. The 'Mech's top speed was 32.4 km/h and the armor protection was reduced, but four [[Gauss Rifle]]s backed up by an ER PPC in the center torso and a head mounted [[ER Small Laser]] provided withering firepower for defensive engagements. Ten tons of ammunition kept the Gauss Rifles fed through the longest engagements. To make room for all these weapons, the C2 used an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure. Integrated [[CASE]] protected the arms and torsos from Gauss Rifle explosions. BV (2.0) = 2,722<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 56</ref> |
==Custom Variants== | ==Custom Variants== | ||
| − | * Annihilator Bryan "Gausszilla" - Apparently based on the ''Annihilator C2'', this variant | + | * Annihilator Bryan "Gausszilla" - Apparently based on the ''Annihilator C2'', this variant carried five [[Gauss Rifle]]s. In addition to the standard Gauss Rifle layout, a fifth Gauss Rifle was fitted to the right torso. This variant only had eight tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 2, 455<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 57</ref> |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]'' |
| + | * ''[[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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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 17:54, 24 July 2010
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| Annihilator | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Arc-Royal MechWorks Babylon BattleMech Consortium Strana Mechty 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 | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,299 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,595[1] |
Contents
Description
Originally developed in the final year of the Amaris Civil War as the ultimate fixed position city defense BattleMech, the Annihilator was built as a sign of the military strength of both the Star League in Exile and newly created Clans. Discontinued before the Clans Golden Century, in one of their few missteps, the Wolf's Dragoons brought a number of design with them in 3009, raising more questions to their origins while at the same time adding to their mystique. Exclusive to the Dragoons until 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 was armed with four Autocannon/10s and four Medium Lasers. While less accurate and unable to use cluster rounds, the 1A was still a highly destructive and dangerous 'Mech that no MechWarrior looked forward to engaging. BV (1.0) = 1,151, BV (2.0) = 1,434
- ANH-1G - This variant had 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[2]
- ANH-1X - The original model was equipped with a head-mounted Small Laser, four LB 10-X AC, a pair of Small Pulse Lasers, and four Medium Lasers. It carried six tons of LB 10-X ammunition, and the torsos were protected with CASE. Ten double heat sinks kept heat manageable. BV (2.0) = 1,926[3]
- ANH-2AX - Developed by the Arc-Royal MechWorks, the -2AX Annihilator used nineteen tons of Laser Reflective Armor as protection. It also used 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 was installed in each torso to protect against Gauss rifle explosion. The ammunition for the Gauss rifles was located in the Annihilator's arms. BV (2.0) = 2,542[4]
- ANH-3A - This upgrade made use of double heat sinks and used the tonnage saved to max out the armor on the Annihilator. Offensively, four ER Medium Lasers and eight Light Autocannon/2s were incredibly accurate thanks to the inclusion of a Targeting Computer. Ample autocannon ammunition allowed flexibility when choosing special munitions, making this 'Mech very effective against vehicles. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = 1,589[5]
- ANH-4A - More closely in line with the traditional Annihilator, the 4A carried two LB-X Autocannon/10s from the 2A, but removed two to make room for a pair of Heavy PPCs. Two Light Autocannon/2s from the 3A provide defense against conventional troops. A Compact Gyro freed up enough room for fifteen double heat sinks that kept heat from being completely out of control. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = 1,726
- Annihilator C - A variant of the Annihilator that was built using only Clan technology and used exclusively by the Wolf's Dragoons, the Annihilator C increased its maximum speed to 54 kph. The 'Mech was armed with four Ultra Autocannon/10s and four ER Medium Lasers. The Ultra Autocannon/10s allowed 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[6], BV (2.0) = 2,520[7]
- Annihilator C2 - Apparently based on the ANH-1G, this variant only uses Clan technology. The 'Mech's top speed was 32.4 km/h and the armor protection was reduced, but four Gauss Rifles backed up by an ER PPC in the center torso and a head mounted ER Small Laser provided withering firepower for defensive engagements. Ten tons of ammunition kept the Gauss Rifles fed through the longest engagements. To make room for all these weapons, the C2 used an Endo Steel internal structure. Integrated CASE protected the arms and torsos from Gauss Rifle explosions. BV (2.0) = 2,722[8]
Custom Variants
- Annihilator Bryan "Gausszilla" - Apparently based on the Annihilator C2, this variant carried five Gauss Rifles. In addition to the standard Gauss Rifle layout, a fifth Gauss Rifle was fitted to the right torso. This variant only had eight tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 2, 455[9]
Gallery
ANH-1A Annihilator in Combat
ANH-2A Annihilator in Motion
ANH-2A Annihilator
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 107
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 54
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 53
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs, p. 6
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. ??
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 108
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 55
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 56
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 57
Bibliography
- Combat Operations
- Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs
- 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)