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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech | image = 3055u_Anvil.jpg | image = 3055u_Anvil.jpg − | name = ''Anvil'' + | name = Anvil − | manufacturer = [[Gibson Federated BattleMechs - (Free Worlds Defense Industries)|Free Worlds Defense Industries]]<ref name=TRCIp136f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 136–137: "ANV-3M Anvil"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> + | manufacturer = [[Gibson Federated BattleMechs - (Free Worlds Defense Industries)|Free Worlds Defense Industries]] − | production year=3055+ | model = ANV-3M − |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/48/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>+ | class = Heavy − | model = ANV-3M<ref name=TRCIp136f /> |cost= 5,856,960 C-bills |cost= 5,856,960 C-bills − |Tech Base=Inner Sphere − |mech type=BattleMech − |feet=biped | mass = 60 | mass = 60 − | chassis = [[Duralyte 314 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp136f /> --> + | chassis = Duralyte 314 [[Endo Steel]] − | armor = [[Jolassa-325]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp136f /> --> + | armor = Jolassa-325 − | engine = [[Vlar 300]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp136f /> --> + | engine = Vlar 300 − | comsys = [[Datacom 50]] with [[Guardian ECM Suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp136f /> -->+ | speed = 86.4 − | T&T = [[Dynatec 1122]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp136f /> -->+ | jumpjets = Chilton 365 − | heat sinks = 12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp136f /> -->+ | armament = − | speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp136f /> --> + *2 x [[Large Pulse Laser]]s − | jumpjets = [[Chilton 365]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp136f /> --> + *2 x [[Medium Laser]]s − | armament = <!-- <ref name=TRCIp136f /> --> + *1 x [[ECM Suite]] − * 2x [[large pulse laser]] − * 2x [[medium laser]] − * 1x [[Guardian ECM suite]] | BV (1.0) = 1,244<ref name= CO129>''Combat Operations'', p. 129</ref> | BV (1.0) = 1,244<ref name= CO129>''Combat Operations'', p. 129</ref> − | BV (2.0) = 1,441<ref name=TRCIp136f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 72</ref> + | BV (2.0) = 1,441<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 72</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Anvil''''' was originally intended to act as a brawler [[BattleMech]] in its original design and testing phase. The 'Mech was paired with the ''[[Hammer (BattleMech)|Hammer]]'' 'Mech after the ''Anvil's'' tests showed the two 'Mechs would work well together. The ''Anvil'' is built using a [[Vlar (Fusion Engines)|Vlar 300]] engine that provides the ''Anvil'' with both durability and a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h. The ''Anvil''s mobility is enhanced with three Chilton 365 [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to ninety meters. The ''Anvil'' is armed with a short range arsenal that makes the 'Mech a powerful brawler when combined with its mobility, armor, and protection against advanced electronics with its Apple Churchill Guardian [[ECM Suite]].<ref name=TRO3055U48-49>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', pp. 48-49, "Anvil 'Mech Components"</ref> + The '''''Anvil''''' was originally intended to act as a brawler [[BattleMech]] in its original design and testing phase. The 'Mech was paired with the ''[[Hammer (BattleMech)|Hammer]]'' 'Mech after the ''Anvil's'' tests showed the two 'Mechs would work well together. The ''Anvil'' is built using a [[Vlar]] 300 engine that provides the ''Anvil'' with both durability and a maximum speed of 86.4 kph. The ''Anvil''s mobility is enhanced with three Chilton 365 [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to ninety meters. The ''Anvil'' is armed with a short range arsenal that makes the 'Mech a powerful brawler when combined with its mobility, armor, and protection against advanced electronics with its Apple Churchill Guardian [[ECM Suite]]. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The ''Anvil'' carries a powerful short range arsenal. The primary weapons are a pair of Sutel Precision Line [[Large Pulse Laser]]s which provide powerful medium to long range firepower. The short range firepower is bolstered with a pair of Martell [[medium laser]]s.<ref name=TRO3055U48-49/> + The ''Anvil'' carries a powerful short range arsenal. The primary weapons are a pair of Sutel Precision Line [[Large Pulse Laser]]s which provide powerful medium to long range firepower. The short range firepower is bolstered with a pair of Martell [[Medium Laser]]s. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; possible variants : Numerous field or factory modifications have been suggested, not all of which have received designators. Downgrading the large pulse lasers to mediums and using the weight savings for armor and/or weapons is a common proposal.<ref name=TRCIp136f /> + * ANV-3R - A simple modification of the ''Anvil'', the 3R model removes the three jump jets from the 'Mech and replaces them with three additional tons of armor, giving the 'Mech superb armor protection. BV (1.0) = 1,264<ref name=CO129/>, BV (2.0) = 1,496<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 73</ref> − *; ANV-3R : A simple modification of the ''Anvil'', the 3R model removes the three jump jets from the 'Mech and replaces them with three additional tons of armor, giving the 'Mech superb armor protection.<ref name=TRCIp136f /> BV (1.0) = 1,264<ref name=CO129/>, BV (2.0) = 1,496<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 73</ref> + * ANV-5M - Looking to increase the long range firepower of the ''Anvil'', the 5M removes the [[Large Pulse Laser]]s and replaces them with two [[ER Large Laser]]s and two more Medium Lasers have been added to the 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 1,452<ref name=CO129/>, BV (2.0) = 1,687<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 74</ref> − *; ANV-5M : Looking to increase the long range firepower of the ''Anvil'', the 5M removes the [[Large Pulse Laser]]s and replaces them with two [[ER Large Laser]]s and two more medium lasers have been added to the 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 1,452<ref name=CO129/>, BV (2.0) = 1,687<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 74</ref> + * ANV-5Q - The 5Q variant of the ''Anvil'' is a modification that looks to increase the 'Mechs heat dissipation abilities. The ECM Suite has been removed with a half ton of armor and the 'Mech has had two [[double heat sink]]s added to the design. BV (1.0) = 1,210<ref name=CO129/>, BV (2.0) = 1,336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 75</ref> − *; ANV-5Q : The 5Q variant of the ''Anvil'' is a modification that looks to increase the 'Mechs heat dissipation abilities. The ECM Suite has been removed with a half ton of armor and the 'Mech has had two [[double heat sink]]s added to the design.<ref name=TRCIp136f /> BV (1.0) = 1,210<ref name=CO129/>, BV (2.0) = 1,336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 75</ref> + * ANV-6M - The 6M variant of the ''Anvil'' is often paired with the 8M variant. This version is nearly identical to the base 3M model, but mounts a [[TAG]] system in the head in place of a Medium Laser. It also has slightly less armor on the torsos. BV (2.0) = 1,366<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 76</ref> − *; ANV-6M : The 6M variant of the ''Anvil'' is often paired with the 8M variant. This version is nearly identical to the base 3M model, but mounts a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] system in the head in place of a medium laser. It also has slightly less armor on the torsos.<ref name=TRCIp136f /> BV (2.0) = 1,366<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 76</ref> + * ANV-8M - The 8M variant is a radical modification of the 'Mech intended to provide artillery fire support. This is done by removing the 'Mechs entire arsenal, the jump jets, and reducing the 'Mechs engine size. This massive amount of saved space is used to mount a engine that allows the 'Mech to move at 64.8 kph and the 'Mech has had a [[MASC]] system installed that allows the 'Mech to travel at up to 86.4 in short bursts. The 'Mech has had an [[Arrow IV]] artillery system installed as its primary weapon and a ER Large Laser for long range combat. For close combat, the 'Mech has two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. Finally, the 'Mech is equipped with a Guardian ECM Suite to protect itself from enemy electronic warfare equipment. BV (1.0) = 1,138<ref name=CO129/>, BV (2.0) = 1,690<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 77</ref> − *; ANV-8M : The 8M variant is a radical modification of the 'Mech intended to provide artillery fire support. This is done by removing the 'Mech's entire arsenal, the jump jets, and reducing its engine to a 240-rated version allowing the 'Mech to move at 64.8 km/h. This version of the 'Mech also has a [[MASC]] system installed which allows it to travel at up to 86.4 km/h in short bursts. The 'Mech has had an [[Arrow IV]] artillery system installed as its primary weapon and an ER Large Laser for long-range combat. For close combat, the 'Mech has two [[ER medium laser]]s. Finally, the 'Mech is equipped with a Guardian ECM Suite to protect itself from enemy electronic warfare equipment.<ref name=TRCIp136f /> BV (1.0) = 1,138<ref name=CO129/><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 99</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,690<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 77</ref> + ==Notable Pilots== − + * Sir [[Paul Masters]], leader of the [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]], piloted an ''Anvil'' battlemech in the initial invasion of [[Huntress]]. − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Anvil'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Anvil Entry.</ref> − *[[Extended Torso Twist]] − *[[Improved Targeting, Medium Range]] − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Amboss'''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''AMB-3M'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Image:3055 Anvil.jpg|Original ANV-3M ''Anvil'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' + Image:3055 Anvil.jpg|''ANV-3M Anvil'' − File:3055u Anvil.jpg|ANV-3M ''Anvil'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''+ Image:CCG Mercenaries Anvil.jpg|''Anvil'' in Combat − Image:CCG Mercenaries Anvil.jpg|''Anvil'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' </gallery> </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> + ==Bibliography== + *''[[Combat Operations]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] + [[Category:60 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] − [[Category:German renamed units]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| image = 3055u_Anvil.jpg | | image = 3055u_Anvil.jpg | ||
| − | | name = | + | | name = Anvil |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Gibson Federated BattleMechs - (Free Worlds Defense Industries)|Free Worlds Defense Industries]] | + | | manufacturer = [[Gibson Federated BattleMechs - (Free Worlds Defense Industries)|Free Worlds Defense Industries]] |
| − | + | | model = ANV-3M | |
| − | + | | class = Heavy | |
| − | | model = ANV-3M | ||
|cost= 5,856,960 C-bills | |cost= 5,856,960 C-bills | ||
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| mass = 60 | | mass = 60 | ||
| − | | chassis = [[ | + | | chassis = Duralyte 314 [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = Jolassa-325 |
| − | | engine = | + | | engine = Vlar 300 |
| − | + | | speed = 86.4 | |
| − | + | | jumpjets = Chilton 365 | |
| − | + | | armament = | |
| − | | speed = 86 | + | *2 x [[Large Pulse Laser]]s |
| − | | jumpjets = | + | *2 x [[Medium Laser]]s |
| − | | armament = | + | *1 x [[ECM Suite]] |
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| BV (1.0) = 1,244<ref name= CO129>''Combat Operations'', p. 129</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 1,244<ref name= CO129>''Combat Operations'', p. 129</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 1,441 | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,441<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 72</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Anvil''''' was originally intended to act as a brawler [[BattleMech]] in its original design and testing phase. The 'Mech was paired with the ''[[Hammer (BattleMech)|Hammer]]'' 'Mech after the ''Anvil's'' tests showed the two 'Mechs would work well together. The ''Anvil'' is built using a [[Vlar | + | The '''''Anvil''''' was originally intended to act as a brawler [[BattleMech]] in its original design and testing phase. The 'Mech was paired with the ''[[Hammer (BattleMech)|Hammer]]'' 'Mech after the ''Anvil's'' tests showed the two 'Mechs would work well together. The ''Anvil'' is built using a [[Vlar]] 300 engine that provides the ''Anvil'' with both durability and a maximum speed of 86.4 kph. The ''Anvil''s mobility is enhanced with three Chilton 365 [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to ninety meters. The ''Anvil'' is armed with a short range arsenal that makes the 'Mech a powerful brawler when combined with its mobility, armor, and protection against advanced electronics with its Apple Churchill Guardian [[ECM Suite]]. |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The ''Anvil'' carries a powerful short range arsenal. The primary weapons are a pair of Sutel Precision Line [[Large Pulse Laser]]s which provide powerful medium to long range firepower. The short range firepower is bolstered with a pair of Martell [[ | + | The ''Anvil'' carries a powerful short range arsenal. The primary weapons are a pair of Sutel Precision Line [[Large Pulse Laser]]s which provide powerful medium to long range firepower. The short range firepower is bolstered with a pair of Martell [[Medium Laser]]s. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * ANV-3R - A simple modification of the ''Anvil'', the 3R model removes the three jump jets from the 'Mech and replaces them with three additional tons of armor, giving the 'Mech superb armor protection. BV (1.0) = 1,264<ref name=CO129/>, BV (2.0) = 1,496<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 73</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ANV-5M - Looking to increase the long range firepower of the ''Anvil'', the 5M removes the [[Large Pulse Laser]]s and replaces them with two [[ER Large Laser]]s and two more Medium Lasers have been added to the 'Mech. BV (1.0) = 1,452<ref name=CO129/>, BV (2.0) = 1,687<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 74</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ANV-5Q - The 5Q variant of the ''Anvil'' is a modification that looks to increase the 'Mechs heat dissipation abilities. The ECM Suite has been removed with a half ton of armor and the 'Mech has had two [[double heat sink]]s added to the design. BV (1.0) = 1,210<ref name=CO129/>, BV (2.0) = 1,336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 75</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ANV-6M - The 6M variant of the ''Anvil'' is often paired with the 8M variant. This version is nearly identical to the base 3M model, but mounts a [[TAG]] system in the head in place of a Medium Laser. It also has slightly less armor on the torsos. BV (2.0) = 1,366<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 76</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ANV-8M - The 8M variant is a radical modification of the 'Mech intended to provide artillery fire support. This is done by removing the 'Mechs entire arsenal, the jump jets, and reducing the 'Mechs engine size. This massive amount of saved space is used to mount a engine that allows the 'Mech to move at 64.8 kph and the 'Mech has had a [[MASC]] system installed that allows the 'Mech to travel at up to 86.4 in short bursts. The 'Mech has had an [[Arrow IV]] artillery system installed as its primary weapon and a ER Large Laser for long range combat. For close combat, the 'Mech has two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. Finally, the 'Mech is equipped with a Guardian ECM Suite to protect itself from enemy electronic warfare equipment. BV (1.0) = 1,138<ref name=CO129/>, BV (2.0) = 1,690<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 77</ref> |
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| − | + | * Sir [[Paul Masters]], leader of the [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]], piloted an ''Anvil'' battlemech in the initial invasion of [[Huntress]]. | |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:3055 Anvil.jpg| | + | Image:3055 Anvil.jpg|''ANV-3M Anvil'' |
| − | + | Image:CCG Mercenaries Anvil.jpg|''Anvil'' in Combat | |
| − | Image:CCG Mercenaries Anvil.jpg|''Anvil'' in | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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