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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the 35-ton BattleMech|the WarShip|Blade (Individual Aegis-class WarShip)}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − | image = Blade TRO3085S.png + | image = 3133 Blade.jpg − | name = ''Blade'' + | name = Blade − | manufacturer = [[New Hessen WorkMechs]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+">''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', pp. 24–25: "BLD-XL Blade"</ref> + | manufacturer = [[New Hessen WorkMechs]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p.24 </ref> − | production year = 3087 + | production year=3087 − |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/391/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | model = BLD-XL | model = BLD-XL | class = Light | class = Light − | cost = 6,134,018 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> − |Tech Base=Inner Sphere − |mech type=Battlemech − |feet=biped | mass = 35 | mass = 35 − | chassis = [[Hessen Light Mk I]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/> + | chassis = FITES-B7 − | armor = [[StarGuard Ferro Fibrous]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/> + | armor = StarGuard [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − | engine = [[GM 245]] [[XL engine]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/> + | engine = [[GM 245 XL]] Engine − | speed = 119<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/> + | speed = 119 − | comsys = [[Neil 6000]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/>+ | armament = 1 x [[Rotary AC/5]] <br> 2 x [[ER Medium Laser]]s − | T&T = [[Octagon Tartrac System C]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/>+ | BV (1.0) = 1,088 {{Citation needed}} − | heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/>+ | BV (2.0) = 1,314<ref name=TRO3085S-25>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 25</ref> − | armament = − * 1x [[Rotary AC/5]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/><br> − * 2x [[ER medium laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/> − | BV (1.0) = 1,088 {{cn}} − | BV (2.0) = 1,314<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Blade''''' is a light-weight scouting and raiding [['Mech]] that employs its fearsome speed to strike at larger 'Mechs, then to escape before their opponents can track them. Well-suited for pack-hunter and swarming tactics, the ''Blade'' works well with other fast units such as the classic ''[[Locust]]'' and the [[Clan]] ''[[Fire Moth (Dasher)|Dasher]]''.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/> + The '''''Blade''''' is a light-weight scouting and raiding [['Mech]] that uses its fearsome speed to strike larger 'Mechs, then escape often before their opponents can track them. Well suited for pack-hunter and swarm tactics, the ''Blade'' works well with other quick units such as the ''[[Locust]]'' and ''[[Dasher]]''. − Originally commissioned by the [[Republic of the Sphere]]'s first [[Commanding General of the Republic Armed Forces|Commanding General]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], the ''Blade'' was his attempt to standardize and simplify the hodgepodge military hardware as [[Stone's Coalition]] became the [[Republic Armed Forces]]. The ''Blade'' was manufactured from the mid-3080s until around [[3096]], becoming the signature 'Mechs for [[Principes Guards]]<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/>, [[Hastati Sentinels]], and elite [[Knights of the Sphere]] regiments.<ref name=DADossiers161>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 161: "Harsha Miskovitz"</ref> + Originally commissioned as part of the [[The Republic of the Sphere|Republic of the Sphere]]'s first [[Commanding General]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] attempts to standardize and simplify the hodgepodge military hardware as [[Stone's Coalition]] became the [[Republic Armed Forces]], the ''Blade'' was manufactured from the mid [[3080]]s til around [[3096]], becoming the signature 'mechs for [[Principes Guards]], <ref name=TRO3085S-24>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 24</ref> [[Hastati Sentinels]] and elite [[Knights of the Sphere]] regiments.<ref>''Harsha Miskovitz dossier Liao Incursion no. 39 - Blade Production history listed in dossier.</ref> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − An excellent close quarters 'Mech, the ''Blade'' is built around a [[Mydron Tornado]] [[rotary autocannon/5]] supplied with three tons of reloads as its primary weapon, supported by a pair of [[Diverse Optics (ER medium laser)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s, all three weapons located in the 'Mech's right arm. While critics pointed out the risk of locating all the 'Mechs weapon in a single location, the decision was based on the manufacturer's attempts to achieve an [[OmniMech]] level ease of maintenance on a standard BattleMech. Save for the shoulder [[actuator]], ammo, and energy feeds, the entire arm is a self contained system, allowing technicians to quickly and easily detach and replace a damaged arm with a undamaged replacement with relative ease.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/> + An excellent close quarters 'Mech, the ''Blade'' is built around a Mydron Tornado [[Rotary Autocannon/5]] supplied with three tons of reloads as its primary weapon, supported by a pair of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s, all three weapons located in the 'Mech's right arm. While critics pointed out the risk of locating all the 'Mechs weapon in a single location, the desicion was based on the manufactuer's attempts to achieve an [[OmniMech]] level ease of maintenance on a standard BattleMech. Save for the shoulder [[actuator]], ammo and energy feeds, the entire arm is a self contained system, allowing technicans to quickly and easily detach and replace a damaged arm with a undamaged replacement with relative ease. <ref name=TRO3085S-24/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; BLD-XS : An attempt to further simplify maintenance developed in [[Introduction Year::3087]],<ref name="MUL2"/> the XS mounts a [[Mydron Model B]] [[Autocannon/10]] and two [[Diverse Options (Medium laser)|Diverse Optics]] [[medium laser]]s in its weapons arm. While easier to support in the field, the heavier [[autocannon]] limits it ammo load to a single ton<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/>. BV (2.0) = 1,000<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 97</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/392/blade-bld-xs/ MUL online entry for the Blade BLD-XS variant]''</ref> + * BLD-XS - An attempt to further simplify maintenance, the XS mounts a Mydron Model B [[Autocannon/10]] and standard Diverse Optics [[Medium Laser]]s in its weapons arm. While easier to support in the field, the heavier [[autocannon]] limits it ammo load to a single ton. <ref name=TRO3085S-24/> BV (2.0) = 1,000<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 97</ref> − *; BLD-XR : This Dark Age variant is a direct fire support model introduced by the Republic of the Sphere in [[Introduction Year::3125]].<ref name="MUL3"/> It carries a [[light PPC]] and [[light AC/2]] in each arm; a [[small cockpit]] was needed to fit this equipment in place. It is protected by seven and a half tons of [[reactive armor]]. BV (2.0) = 1,101<ref name="XTRO:RV2p8">''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2'', p. 8: "BLD-XR Blade"</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/7345/blade-bld-xr/ MUL online entry for the Blade BLD-XR variant]''</ref> + * BLD-XX - An anti-aircraft model based on the XS, the XX mounts a Mydron Excel [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] in place of the standard model. While carrying two tons of ammunition, the designers were not able to adapt the ammo feed to switch between ammo types, forcing the XX to carry either standard or cluster ammunition in battle. <ref name=TRO3085S-24/> BV (2.0) = 1,064<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 98</ref> − *; BLD-XX : An anti-aircraft model based on the XS, the XX mounts a [[LB_10-X_AC#Mydron_Excel|Mydron Excel]] [[LB 10-X autocannon]] in place of the standard model. While carrying two tons of ammunition, the designers were not able to adapt the ammo feed to switch between ammo types, forcing the XX to carry either standard or cluster ammunition in battle.<ref name="TRO:3085Sp24+"/> BV (2.0) = 1,064<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 98</ref><ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/393/blade-bld-xx/ MUL online entry for the Blade BLD-XX variant]''</ref> + ==Dark Age Variants== + * BLDR-7R - This variant was armed with a Mydron model RC, supported by a Bright Bloom ER Medium and an Exostar Elite [[ER Small Laser]]. − *; BLD-7R : This variant, developed in [[Introduction Year::3094]], was armed with a [[Mydron Tornado]] [[RAC/5]], supported by a [[Bright Bloom]] [[ER medium laser]] and an [[Exostar Elite]] [[ER small laser]]. This variant uses [[ferro-fibrous armor]] and a standard gyroscope. BV (2.0) = 1,227<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 93</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6929/blade-bld-7r/ MUL online entry for the Blade BLD-7R variant]''</ref> + * XX321-021 - This ''Blade'' replaces the Rotary Autocannon/5 with an Mydron Excel LB 10-X AC, which allows it to fire both solid and cluster rounds-giving the 'Mech a range advantage over the standard model. − ==Design Quirks==+ * FS156-81C - This variant of the ''Blade'' incorporates a standard AC/10 in place of the Rotary Autocannon/5. The 'Mech also carries two ER Medium Lasers and removes the single ER Small Laser. This modification to the 'Mech allows it to use specialty ammunition with its autocannon, such as precision and armor piercing ammunition that the standard ''Blade'' cannot take advantage of. To make this modification work the 'Mech has had its top speed reduced to 97.2 km/h. − The ''Blade'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90: Design Quirk Table</ref> − * [[Easy to Maintain]] − * [[Modular Weapons]] − * [[Exposed Weapon Linkage|Exposed Weapon Linkage (RAC/5)]] − * [[Static Ammo Feed]] − − The BLD-XR ''Blade'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]s:<ref name="XTRO:RV2p8"/> − * [[Easy to Maintain]] − * [[Protected Actuators]] − * [[Exposed Weapon Linkage]] − * [[Static Ammo Feed]] ==Notable Pilots== ==Notable Pilots== − * [[Ezekiel Crow]] was once a [[Paladin of the Republic|Paladin]] of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. Famous for piloting his ''Blade'' during his tenure as Paladin, Crow was actually Daniel Petersen, the Betrayer of [[Liao]]. Crow forged a new identity for himself, but his past was unearthed by agents in the employ of [[Jacob Bannson]], who forced him to abandon the [[Northwind Highlanders]] while faking his death on [[Terra]]. He again fled, taking on the identity of Michael Ritter, but his past caught up with him and he perished attempting to defend the Republic on his homeworld.<ref>''By Temptations and By War'', p. 282: "Crow dies as Daniel Peterson fighting Capellan forces trying taking Liao".</ref> + * [[Ezekiel Crow]] was once a [[Paladin]] in [[The Republic of the Sphere]]. Famous for piloting his ''Blade'' during his tenure as Paladin, Crow was actually Daniel Petersen, the Betrayer of [[Liao]]. Crow forged a new identity for himself, but his past was unearthed by agents in the employ of [[Jacob Bannson]], who forced him to abandon the [[Northwind Highlanders]]. He again fled, taking on the identity of Michael Ritter, but his past caught up with him and he perished attempting to defend the Republic.<ref>''By Temptations and By War'', p. 282, "Crow dies as Daniel Peterson fighting Capellan forces trying taking Liao".</ref> − − ==BattleMech Gallery== − <gallery> − Blade TRO3085S.png|BLD-XL ''Blade'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental|TRO:3085Supp]]'' − BLD-XR Blade.jpg|BLD-XR ''Blade'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2|XTRO: Republic v2]]'' − Blade_Technology_of_Destruction.PNG|''Blade'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Technology of Destruction|Technology of Destruction]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== <references/> <references/> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}}+ *''[[By Temptations and By War]]'' (Novel) − * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''+ *''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]'' − * ''[[By Temptations and By War]]'' (novel) + * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_24.pdf Republic of the Sphere - Ezekial Crow's Dossier] − * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]'' + * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_39.pdf Republic of the Sphere - Harsha Miskovitz's Dossier] − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' + * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/counterassault_2.pdf Swordworn - Jacob Senn's Dossier] − * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' + * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/counterassault_22.pdf Spirit Cats - Sixo Nova Cat's Dossier] − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]'' − {{div col end}} − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Republic of the Sphere BattleMechs]] + [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]]
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| − | | name = | + | | name = Blade |
| − | | manufacturer = [[New Hessen WorkMechs]]<ref | + | | manufacturer = [[New Hessen WorkMechs]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p.24 </ref> |
| − | | production year = 3087 | + | | production year=3087 |
| − | |year reference=<ref | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| model = BLD-XL | | model = BLD-XL | ||
| class = Light | | class = Light | ||
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| mass = 35 | | mass = 35 | ||
| − | | chassis = | + | | chassis = FITES-B7 |
| − | | armor = [[ | + | | armor = StarGuard [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | | engine = [[GM 245 | + | | engine = [[GM 245 XL]] Engine |
| − | | speed = 119 | + | | speed = 119 |
| − | + | | armament = 1 x [[Rotary AC/5]] <br> 2 x [[ER Medium Laser]]s | |
| − | + | | BV (1.0) = 1,088 {{Citation needed}} | |
| − | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,314<ref name=TRO3085S-25>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 25</ref> | |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Blade''''' is a light-weight scouting and raiding [['Mech]] that | + | The '''''Blade''''' is a light-weight scouting and raiding [['Mech]] that uses its fearsome speed to strike larger 'Mechs, then escape often before their opponents can track them. Well suited for pack-hunter and swarm tactics, the ''Blade'' works well with other quick units such as the ''[[Locust]]'' and ''[[Dasher]]''. |
| − | Originally commissioned | + | Originally commissioned as part of the [[The Republic of the Sphere|Republic of the Sphere]]'s first [[Commanding General]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] attempts to standardize and simplify the hodgepodge military hardware as [[Stone's Coalition]] became the [[Republic Armed Forces]], the ''Blade'' was manufactured from the mid [[3080]]s til around [[3096]], becoming the signature 'mechs for [[Principes Guards]], <ref name=TRO3085S-24>''Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental'', p. 24</ref> [[Hastati Sentinels]] and elite [[Knights of the Sphere]] regiments.<ref>''Harsha Miskovitz dossier Liao Incursion no. 39 - Blade Production history listed in dossier.</ref> |
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| − | An excellent close quarters 'Mech, the ''Blade'' is built around a | + | An excellent close quarters 'Mech, the ''Blade'' is built around a Mydron Tornado [[Rotary Autocannon/5]] supplied with three tons of reloads as its primary weapon, supported by a pair of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s, all three weapons located in the 'Mech's right arm. While critics pointed out the risk of locating all the 'Mechs weapon in a single location, the desicion was based on the manufactuer's attempts to achieve an [[OmniMech]] level ease of maintenance on a standard BattleMech. Save for the shoulder [[actuator]], ammo and energy feeds, the entire arm is a self contained system, allowing technicans to quickly and easily detach and replace a damaged arm with a undamaged replacement with relative ease. <ref name=TRO3085S-24/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * BLD-XS - An attempt to further simplify maintenance, the XS mounts a Mydron Model B [[Autocannon/10]] and standard Diverse Optics [[Medium Laser]]s in its weapons arm. While easier to support in the field, the heavier [[autocannon]] limits it ammo load to a single ton. <ref name=TRO3085S-24/> BV (2.0) = 1,000<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 97</ref> |
| − | * | + | * BLD-XX - An anti-aircraft model based on the XS, the XX mounts a Mydron Excel [[LB 10-X Autocannon]] in place of the standard model. While carrying two tons of ammunition, the designers were not able to adapt the ammo feed to switch between ammo types, forcing the XX to carry either standard or cluster ammunition in battle. <ref name=TRO3085S-24/> BV (2.0) = 1,064<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 98</ref> |
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| + | * BLDR-7R - This variant was armed with a Mydron model RC, supported by a Bright Bloom ER Medium and an Exostar Elite [[ER Small Laser]]. | ||
| − | * | + | * XX321-021 - This ''Blade'' replaces the Rotary Autocannon/5 with an Mydron Excel LB 10-X AC, which allows it to fire both solid and cluster rounds-giving the 'Mech a range advantage over the standard model. |
| − | + | * FS156-81C - This variant of the ''Blade'' incorporates a standard AC/10 in place of the Rotary Autocannon/5. The 'Mech also carries two ER Medium Lasers and removes the single ER Small Laser. This modification to the 'Mech allows it to use specialty ammunition with its autocannon, such as precision and armor piercing ammunition that the standard ''Blade'' cannot take advantage of. To make this modification work the 'Mech has had its top speed reduced to 97.2 km/h. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | *''[[By Temptations and By War]]'' (Novel) | |
| − | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[By Temptations and By War]]'' ( | + | * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_24.pdf Republic of the Sphere - Ezekial Crow's Dossier] |
| − | * ''[[ | + | * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/liao_incursion_39.pdf Republic of the Sphere - Harsha Miskovitz's Dossier] |
| − | * ' | + | * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/counterassault_2.pdf Swordworn - Jacob Senn's Dossier] |
| − | * | + | * [http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/counterassault_22.pdf Spirit Cats - Sixo Nova Cat's Dossier] |
| − | * | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' |
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