Editing Berserker

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=3055u_Berserker.jpg
|name=''Berserker''
|manufacturer=[[Defiance Industries]]<ref name=TRCIp188f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 188–189: "BRZ-A3 Berserker"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U -->
|production year=3056
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/329/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
|model=BRZ-A3<ref name=TRCIp188f />
|class=Assault
|cost= 32,116,334 C-bills
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type = BattleMech
|feet=2
|mass=100
|chassis=[[Defiance Berserker]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp188f /> -->
|armor=[[Durallex Heavy Special]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp188f /> -->
|engine=[[LTV 400 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp188f /> -->
|comsys=[[Neil 9000]] with [[Guardian ECM Suite]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp188f /> -->
|T&T=[[Angst Clear View 2A]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp188f /> -->
|heat sinks=16 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp188f /> -->
|speed=65 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp188f /> -->
|speed with MASC=86 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp188f /> -->
|armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp188f /> -->
* 1x [[ER PPC]]
* 1x [[flamer]]
* 2x [[large pulse laser]]
* 1x [[anti-missile system]]
* 1x [[Guardian ECM suite]]
* 1x [[hatchet]]
|BV (1.0)=1,654<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 81</ref>
|BV (2.0)=2,117<ref name=TRCIp188f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 123</ref>
}}

==Description==
The '''''Berserker''''' was designed as a massive close range brawling [['Mech]]. Because it is designed to engage an enemy at close range, the 'Mech needs to be able to close with its target to bring its incredibly destructive power to bear on an enemy. To do this, the ''Berserker'' is propelled to a top speed of 86.4 km/h by using a Pitban 400 [[XL engine]] and a [[MASC]] system. The ''Berserker'' also uses sixteen [[double heat sink]]s to handle the heavy heat load produced by its arsenal of high-heat energy weapons. The ''Berserker'' was armored with eighteen and a half tons and shielded by a Guardian [[ECM Suite]], protecting against electronic warfare efforts; it is equipped with a [[MainFire Point Defense]] [[anti-missile system]] to provide point defense against missile attacks.

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Berserker'' is armed with a [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]], which it uses to engage the enemy at long ranges as it closes with its target. As the range gap closes, the 'Mech is able to bring its two [[Sutel Precision Line]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]s to bear on its target, more than doubling the amount of damage the ''Berserker'' can inflict on a target. Finally, as it closes to arm's reach, the ''Berserker'' can use its [[Hatchet]] to deadly effect. A [[Zippo]] [[Flamer]] is also carried in the head, more for an intimidation effect than any practical combat use, though it is effective against unarmored [[infantry]].

==Variants==
*; BRZ-B3 : The B3 variant is a modification of the ''Berserker'' that changes the 'Mech from a powerful brawler to a well-armed fire support 'Mech. The twin Large Pulse Lasers have been replaced with a pair of [[Coventry StarFire (LRM10)|Coventry StarFire]] [[LRM-10]] launchers which allow the 'Mech to sit at long ranges and bombard the enemy. If a 'Mech closes to short range, the ''Berserker'' can act as its own bodyguard by using its [[Hatchet]].<ref name=TRCIp188f /> BV (1.0) = 1,659<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 237</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,020<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 124</ref>

*;  BRZ-C3 : An upgrade of the ''Berserker'' that makes use of an [[LTV 400]] [[Light Fusion Engine]] and a C3 network, the C3 variant removes both of the [[Large Pulse Laser]]s and one [[Double Heat Sink]]. In their place, six [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a [[C3 slave]] unit have been added. The 'Mech removes the [[MASC]] system and relies on [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. When operating in the proper heat range the 'Mech is able to move at speeds similar to that of the A3 model and can do a dramatically higher amount of damage with its Hatchet.<ref name=TRCIp188f /> BV (1.0) = 1,722, BV (2.0) = 2,354<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 125</ref>

*; BRZ-D4 : This ''Berserker'' uses an [[Endo-Composite]] chassis. It uses a [[Clan]]-spec extralight engine to move at 64 km/h. A [[Compact Gyro]] that has been [[Armored Components|Armored]] makes room for an [[Angel ECM Suite]] in the center torso. The 'Mech retains the Hatchet, Flamer, Jump Jets, and Triple Strength Myomer of other ''Berserkers'', but the weaponry has been replaced with a [[Bombast Laser]] and four Clan-spec ER Medium Lasers. The largest difference is in the protection: this model has been equipped with [[Impact-Resistant Armor]]. BV (2.0) = 2,659<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 193</ref>

==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Neanderthal]]'' - The [[Free Worlds League]] developed the ''Neanderthal'' in response to the ''Berserker''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 36</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The ''Berserker'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Berserker Entry.</ref>
*[[Distracting]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
3055 Berserker.jpg|Original BRZ-A3 ''Berserker'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]''
3055u Berserker.jpg|''Berserker'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]''
Berserker vs Salamander.jpg|''Berserker'' (on the left) attacks a ''[[Salamander (BattleMech)|Salamander]]'' from ''TRO:3055''
CCG Mercenaries Berserker.jpg|A ''Berserker'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
Berserker-Intimidating Paint Job CCG.jpg|''Berserker'' vs. [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|Elemental]] from the ''CCG''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
<div class="desktop-3-col">
*''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
*''[[Combat Operations]]''
*''[[Master Unit List]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''
*''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
*''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''
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