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Line 28: ==Description== ==Description== − Built with the intention of showing solidarity in the spirit of the new [[Star League]], the '''''Black Watch''''' is the culmination of the efforts of [[Cosara Weaponries]], the [[Northwind Highlanders]], and Captain [[Neil Campbell]] of the [[Royal Black Watch]]. The ''Black Watch'' is built on the same chassis as the classic ''[[Crockett]]'' which served with distinction in the old [[Star League Defense Force]]. The 'Mech is powered by the rugged and durable Strand 255 [[fusion engine]], giving the ''Black Watch'' a top speed of 54.0 km/h. For added mobility, the ''Black Watch'' has three Rawlings 54 [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to ninety meters. The ''Black Watch'' has ten [[double heat sink]]s that are more than adequate for the needs of the 'mech and has fifteen tons of Valiant Lamellor armor with [[CASE]] to protect itself from ammunition explosions.<ref name=TRO3060-120>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 120, "Black Watch 'Mech Profile"</ref> + Built with the intention of showing solidarity in the spirit of the new [[Star League]], the '''''Black Watch''''' is the cumulation of the efforts of [[Cosara Weaponries]], the [[Northwind Highlanders]], and Captain [[Neil Campbell]] of the [[Royal Black Watch]]. The ''Black Watch'' is built on the same chassis as the classic ''[[Crockett]]'' which served with distinction in the old [[Star League Defense Force]]. The 'Mech is powered by the rugged and durable Strand 255 [[fusion engine]], giving the ''Black Watch'' a top speed of 54.0 km/h. For added mobility, the ''Black Watch'' has three Rawlings 54 [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to ninety meters. The ''Black Watch'' has ten [[double heat sink]]s that are more than adequate for the needs of the 'mech and has fifteen tons of Valiant Lamellor armor with [[CASE]] to protect itself from ammunition explosions.<ref name=TRO3060-120>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 120, "Black Watch 'Mech Profile"</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − The ''Black Watch'' carries an [[Imperator (LGR)|Imperator]] [[Light Gauss Rifle]] as its primary weapon, allowing the 'mech to engage an enemy at up to seven hundred and fifty meters. This is backed up by an [[Imperator Automatic]] [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] that can fire at twice the rate of a standard autocannon. For medium to short ranges, the ''Black Watch'' has a [[Shigunga (MRM40)|Shigunga]] [[MRM-40]] launcher. The ''Black Watch'' has received some criticism due to its heavy reliance on ammunition based weapons. To make the most of them, the ''Black Watch'' carries a [[C3 slave]] unit to allow it to share targeting data with friendly units through a C3 network.<ref name=TRO3060-120/> + The ''Black Watch'' carries an Imperator [[Light Gauss Rifle]] as its primary weapon, allowing the 'mech to engage an enemy at up to seven hundred and fifty meters. This is backed up by an Imperator Automatic [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] that can fire at twice the rate of a standard autocannon. For medium to short ranges, the ''Black Watch'' has a Shigunga [[MRM-40]] launcher. The ''Black Watch'' has received some criticism due to its heavy reliance on ammunition based weapons. To make the most of them, the ''Black Watch'' carries a [[C3 slave]] unit to allow it to share targeting data with friendly units through a C3 network.<ref name=TRO3060-120/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *;BKW-9R : This variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]]. All of the original base model's weaponry has been removed in favor of newer equipment. The new loadout includes a [[Heavy PPC]] mounted in the right arm, and a [[Gauss rifle]] fitted in the left with 1 ton of ammunition. The 'Mech also sports a pair of [[MML-7|7-Tube Multi-Missile Launchers]], one in each side torso, which are provided with 4 tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 2,144<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 178 - "Jihad era variant of the Blackwatch".</ref> + *;BKW-9R : This variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]]. All of the original base model's weaponry has been removed in favor of newer equipment. The new loadout includes a [[Heavy PPC]] mounted in the right arm, and a [[Gauss Rifle]] fitted in the left with 1 ton of ammunition. The 'Mech also sports a pair of [[MML-7|7-Tube Multi-Missile Launchers]], one in each side torso, which are provided with 4 tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 2,144<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 178 - "Jihad era variant of the Blackwatch".</ref> + + ==Related BattleMechs== + *'''''[[Crockett]]''''' - The ''Black Watch'' BattleMech "is built around the same chassis as the SLDF's training 'Mech, the ''Crockett''," an assault BattleMech that was both durable and jump-capable. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 120</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== The ''Black Watch'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Black Watch Entry.</ref> The ''Black Watch'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Black Watch Entry.</ref> *[[Easy to Pilot]] *[[Easy to Pilot]] − − ==Related BattleMechs== − *'''''[[Crockett]]''''' - The ''Black Watch'' BattleMech "is built around the same chassis as the SLDF's training 'Mech, the ''Crockett''," an assault BattleMech that was both durable and jump-capable. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 120</ref> ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 59:
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=BlackWatch.jpg | |image=BlackWatch.jpg | ||
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|manufacturer=[[Cosara Weaponries]] | |manufacturer=[[Cosara Weaponries]] | ||
| production year=3061 | | production year=3061 | ||
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|mech type= BattleMech | |mech type= BattleMech | ||
|mass=85 | |mass=85 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Norse Heavy XT2-1A [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Valiant Lamellor with [[CASE]] |
|engine=[[Strand 255]] | |engine=[[Strand 255]] | ||
|comsys=[[O/P AIR500 w/C3 Slave Unit]] | |comsys=[[O/P AIR500 w/C3 Slave Unit]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Built with the intention of showing solidarity in the spirit of the new [[Star League]], the '''''Black Watch''''' is the | + | Built with the intention of showing solidarity in the spirit of the new [[Star League]], the '''''Black Watch''''' is the cumulation of the efforts of [[Cosara Weaponries]], the [[Northwind Highlanders]], and Captain [[Neil Campbell]] of the [[Royal Black Watch]]. The ''Black Watch'' is built on the same chassis as the classic ''[[Crockett]]'' which served with distinction in the old [[Star League Defense Force]]. The 'Mech is powered by the rugged and durable Strand 255 [[fusion engine]], giving the ''Black Watch'' a top speed of 54.0 km/h. For added mobility, the ''Black Watch'' has three Rawlings 54 [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to ninety meters. The ''Black Watch'' has ten [[double heat sink]]s that are more than adequate for the needs of the 'mech and has fifteen tons of Valiant Lamellor armor with [[CASE]] to protect itself from ammunition explosions.<ref name=TRO3060-120>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 120, "Black Watch 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Black Watch'' carries an | + | The ''Black Watch'' carries an Imperator [[Light Gauss Rifle]] as its primary weapon, allowing the 'mech to engage an enemy at up to seven hundred and fifty meters. This is backed up by an Imperator Automatic [[Ultra Autocannon/10]] that can fire at twice the rate of a standard autocannon. For medium to short ranges, the ''Black Watch'' has a Shigunga [[MRM-40]] launcher. The ''Black Watch'' has received some criticism due to its heavy reliance on ammunition based weapons. To make the most of them, the ''Black Watch'' carries a [[C3 slave]] unit to allow it to share targeting data with friendly units through a C3 network.<ref name=TRO3060-120/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;BKW-9R : This variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]]. All of the original base model's weaponry has been removed in favor of newer equipment. The new loadout includes a [[Heavy PPC]] mounted in the right arm, and a [[Gauss | + | *;BKW-9R : This variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]]. All of the original base model's weaponry has been removed in favor of newer equipment. The new loadout includes a [[Heavy PPC]] mounted in the right arm, and a [[Gauss Rifle]] fitted in the left with 1 ton of ammunition. The 'Mech also sports a pair of [[MML-7|7-Tube Multi-Missile Launchers]], one in each side torso, which are provided with 4 tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 2,144<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 178 - "Jihad era variant of the Blackwatch".</ref> |
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| + | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| + | *'''''[[Crockett]]''''' - The ''Black Watch'' BattleMech "is built around the same chassis as the SLDF's training 'Mech, the ''Crockett''," an assault BattleMech that was both durable and jump-capable. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 120</ref> | ||
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
The ''Black Watch'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Black Watch Entry.</ref> | The ''Black Watch'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Design Quirk Table - Black Watch Entry.</ref> | ||
*[[Easy to Pilot]] | *[[Easy to Pilot]] | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:85 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Northwind Highlanders BattleMechs]] | ||