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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | | image = Cygnus | + | | image = Cygnus.PNG |
| name = Cygnus | | name = Cygnus | ||
| − | | manufacturer = [[ | + | | manufacturer = [[Transitional Facility HH-Beta]], [[WC Site 1]] |
| class = Assault | | class = Assault | ||
| mass = 95 | | mass = 95 | ||
| − | | chassis = Type BMH-7 Endo Steel | + | | chassis = Type BMH-7 [[Endo Steel]] |
| armor = Forged Type HH34 Standard | | armor = Forged Type HH34 Standard | ||
| engine = GM 380 [[XL Engine|XL]] | | engine = GM 380 [[XL Engine|XL]] | ||
| − | | speed = | + | | speed = 64 |
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | * 2 x | + | * 2 x [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s |
| − | * 4 x | + | * 4 x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s |
| + | |BV (2.0) = 2,583<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 147</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | After [[Clan Hell's Horses]] invaded [[Clan Wolf | + | After [[Clan Hell's Horses]] invaded [[Clan Wolf]]'s [[Inner Sphere]] territory, the Horses needed to rebuild from the losses they incurred. A surprising partnership with [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] led to the '''''Cygnus''''', which entered service in [[3075]]. Based on the ''[[Annihilator]]'', the simple design of the ''Cygnus'' allows for fewer things to go wrong without losing its lethality. It is a [[BattleMech]], rather than an [[OmniMech]], the decision of a desperate [[Clan]] that needed to rebuild as quickly as possible.<ref name=TRO146>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 146</ref> |
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| + | The ''Cygnus'' is swift for a 'Mech of its size, as its 380 engine makes it capable of 64 km/h, though that comes at an increased vulnerability due to the bulk of the [[XL Engine]]. An [[Endo Steel]] chassis also saves weight. <ref name=TRO146 /> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | + | Most of the firepower on the ''Cygnus'' comes from its pair of Mydron Excel [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s. The Clan engineers decided to use these to match the firepower of the ''Annihilator's'' four [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]s. They retained the four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, but upgraded them to Kolibri Omega Series models. The inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]] makes all the weapons more accurate.<ref name=TRO146 /> | |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | * ''Cygnus'' 2 - Still on the drawing board in 3075, the ''Cygnus'' 2 replaces the autocannons, Targeting Computer, and almost all of the extra [[heat sink]]s for a pair of [[HAG 40]]s. This change also requires swapping out the lasers for [[ER Medium Laser]]s. This give the 'Mech heat problems, but not a severe issue.<ref name=TRO146 /> | |
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| + | * ''Cygnus'' 3 - Also utilizing HAG technology, this variant uses four [[HAG 20]]s. All the weapons, equipment, spare heat sinks, and even some armor is removed from the original version to make this possible. This makes the design completely dependent on four, ammo-fed weapons.<ref name=TRO146 /> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* [http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/FE-096.pdf Collin Tolek's Dossier] | * [http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/FE-096.pdf Collin Tolek's Dossier] | ||
* [http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/FE-136.pdf Domonic Voeller's Dossier] | * [http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/documents/FE-136.pdf Domonic Voeller's Dossier] | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:95 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:95 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Hell's Horses BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:2501-3000 BV BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 17:39, 9 February 2009
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| Cygnus | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Transitional Facility HH-Beta, WC Site 1 |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 95 tons |
| Chassis | Type BMH-7 Endo Steel |
| Armor | Forged Type HH34 Standard |
| Engine | GM 380 XL |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 2,583[1] |
Contents
Description
After Clan Hell's Horses invaded Clan Wolf's Inner Sphere territory, the Horses needed to rebuild from the losses they incurred. A surprising partnership with Clan Wolf-in-Exile led to the Cygnus, which entered service in 3075. Based on the Annihilator, the simple design of the Cygnus allows for fewer things to go wrong without losing its lethality. It is a BattleMech, rather than an OmniMech, the decision of a desperate Clan that needed to rebuild as quickly as possible.[2]
The Cygnus is swift for a 'Mech of its size, as its 380 engine makes it capable of 64 km/h, though that comes at an increased vulnerability due to the bulk of the XL Engine. An Endo Steel chassis also saves weight. [2]
Armament
Most of the firepower on the Cygnus comes from its pair of Mydron Excel Ultra Autocannon/10s. The Clan engineers decided to use these to match the firepower of the Annihilator's four LB-X Autocannon/10s. They retained the four Medium Pulse Lasers, but upgraded them to Kolibri Omega Series models. The inclusion of a Targeting Computer makes all the weapons more accurate.[2]
Variants
- Cygnus 2 - Still on the drawing board in 3075, the Cygnus 2 replaces the autocannons, Targeting Computer, and almost all of the extra heat sinks for a pair of HAG 40s. This change also requires swapping out the lasers for ER Medium Lasers. This give the 'Mech heat problems, but not a severe issue.[2]
- Cygnus 3 - Also utilizing HAG technology, this variant uses four HAG 20s. All the weapons, equipment, spare heat sinks, and even some armor is removed from the original version to make this possible. This makes the design completely dependent on four, ammo-fed weapons.[2]