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Line 29: * 1x [[ER medium laser]] * 1x [[ER medium laser]] * 1x [[MRM-20]] * 1x [[MRM-20]] − |BV (1.0)=1,005<ref name="COp124">''Combat Operations'', p. 124: "Force Faction Table"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 61</ref> + |BV (1.0)=1,005<ref name="COp124">''Combat Operations'', p. 124, "Force Faction Table"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 61</ref> |BV (2.0)=1,173<ref name=TRJp68f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 88</ref> |BV (2.0)=1,173<ref name=TRJp68f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 88</ref> }} }} − ==Description== + == Description == − The '''''Chimera''''' was a collaborative effort between the [[Draconis Combine]], [[Federated Commonwealth]], and [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 58–59: "CMA-1S Chimera"</ref> Similar to the earlier ''[[Gunslinger]]'', the ''Chimera'' was designed in the spirit of cooperation between the Combine and the [[House Davion|Davion]] Federated Commonwealth in the lead-up to [[Operation BULLDOG]] and [[Task Force Serpent|Serpent]]. The Lyran Alliance later requested to take part, with Lyran engineers quickly beginning to dominate the entire project after [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] took over the Regency of the Federated Commonwealth. By the time that came to pass, however, such a large amount of time and money had been invested into the project that three states had no choice but to proceed with production. When Katherine restricted production earmarked for the FedCom to units loyal to her, [[Theodore Kurita]] licensed production to Kressly Warworks to ensure more [[Victor Steiner-Davion|pro-Victor]] elements in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] could also access the design.<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> + The '''''Chimera''''' was a collaborative effort between the [[Draconis Combine]], [[Federated Commonwealth]], and [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 58-59, "CMA-1S Chimera"</ref> Similar to the earlier ''[[Gunslinger]]'', the ''Chimera'' was designed in the spirit of cooperation between the Combine and the [[House Davion|Davion]] Federated Commonwealth in the lead-up to [[Operation BULLDOG]] and [[Task Force Serpent|Serpent]]. The Lyran Alliance later requested to take part, with Lyran engineers quickly beginning to dominate the entire project after [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] took over the Regency of the Federated Commonwealth. By the time that came to pass, however, such a large amount of time and money had been invested into the project that three states had no choice but to proceed with production. When Katherine restricted production earmarked for the FedCom to units loyal to her, [[Theodore Kurita]] licensed production to Kressly Warworks to ensure more [[Victor Steiner-Davion|pro-Victor]] elements in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] could also access the design.<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + == Weapons and Equipment == The ''Chimera'' is built on a [[Chameleon Light Endo 2]] [[endo steel]] chassis that carries a [[GM 240 Extra Light]] [[XL engine]] which provides the 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The ''Chimera''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s mobility is enhanced by six [[Rawling 40]] [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to 180 meters. The ''Chimera'' is protected by seven tons of [[StarGuard CCM]] armor.<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> The ''Chimera'' is built on a [[Chameleon Light Endo 2]] [[endo steel]] chassis that carries a [[GM 240 Extra Light]] [[XL engine]] which provides the 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The ''Chimera''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s mobility is enhanced by six [[Rawling 40]] [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to 180 meters. The ''Chimera'' is protected by seven tons of [[StarGuard CCM]] armor.<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> The ''Chimera'' carries an eclectic mix of weapons. The 'Mech has, as its two primary weapons, an [[ExoStar (ERLL)|ExoStar]] [[ER large laser]] that provides the 'Mech with effective long range firepower, and a [[Shigunga (MRM-20)|Shigunga]] [[MRM-20]] launcher that gives the 'Mech a powerful medium range punch for its size. For close combat, the 'Mech mounts a [[Brightbloom]] [[ER medium laser]] and a [[Scatter Gun Light]] [[machine gun]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> The ''Chimera'' carries an eclectic mix of weapons. The 'Mech has, as its two primary weapons, an [[ExoStar (ERLL)|ExoStar]] [[ER large laser]] that provides the 'Mech with effective long range firepower, and a [[Shigunga (MRM-20)|Shigunga]] [[MRM-20]] launcher that gives the 'Mech a powerful medium range punch for its size. For close combat, the 'Mech mounts a [[Brightbloom]] [[ER medium laser]] and a [[Scatter Gun Light]] [[machine gun]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> − ==Variants== + == Variants == − *; CMA-C : Barely a modification to the design, the [[machine gun]] and its ammunition is dropped from the 'Mech and has been replaced by a [[C3 slave unit]], allowing the 'Mech to be integrated into C3 equipped units.<ref name=TRJp68f /> BV (1.0) = 1,007,<ref name="COp124"/> BV (2.0) = 1,182<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 90</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3951/chimera-cma-c/ MUL online entry for the Chimera CMA-C variant]''</ref> + *; CMA-C : Barely a modification to the design, the [[machine gun]] and its ammunition is dropped from the 'Mech and has been replaced by a [[C3 slave unit]], allowing the 'Mech to be integrated into C3 equipped units.<ref name=TRJp68f /> BV (1.0) = 1,007<ref name="COp124"/>, BV (2.0) = 1,182<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 90</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3951/chimera-cma-c/ MUL online entry for the Chimera CMA-C variant]''</ref> − *; CMA-2K : This ''Chimera'' variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3069]],<ref name="MUL3"/> carries a [[C3 slave unit]] and replaces the standard weaponry with a [[snub-nose PPC]], [[small laser]], [[small pulse laser]], and a quartet of [[medium laser]]s. It also carries a [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] in the right arm, and uses [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to maximize damage when running hot. It's also equipped with a larger 280-rated [[XL engine]] that permits a cruising ground speed of 76 km/h, and up to 120 km/h when the TSM activates. The 2K also has a 210 meter jump range. BV(2.0)=1,507<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 89</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5667/chimera-cma-2k/ MUL online entry for the Chimera CMA-2K variant]''</ref> + *; CMA-2K : This ''Chimera'' variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3069]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, carries a [[C3 slave unit]] and replaces the standard weaponry with a [[snub-nose PPC]], [[small laser]], [[small pulse laser]], and a quartet of [[medium laser]]s. It also carries a [[sword]] in the right arm, and uses [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to maximize damage when running hot. It's also equipped with a larger 280-rated [[XL engine]] that permits a cruising ground speed of 76 km/h, and up to 120 km/h when the TSM activates. The 2K also has a 210 meter jump range. BV(2.0)=1,507<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 89</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5667/chimera-cma-2k/ MUL online entry for the Chimera CMA-2K variant]''</ref> ==Design Quirks== ==Design Quirks== − The ''Chimera'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=BTMp90>''BattleTech Manual'', p. 90: "BattleMech Quirk Table - Chimera"</ref> + The ''Chimera'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=BTMp90>''BattleTech Manual'', p. 90, "BattleMech Quirk Table - Chimera"</ref> * [[Nimble Jumper]] * [[Nimble Jumper]] Line 54:
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* 1x [[ER medium laser]] | * 1x [[ER medium laser]] | ||
* 1x [[MRM-20]] | * 1x [[MRM-20]] | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,005<ref name="COp124">''Combat Operations'', p. 124 | + | |BV (1.0)=1,005<ref name="COp124">''Combat Operations'', p. 124, "Force Faction Table"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 61</ref> |
|BV (2.0)=1,173<ref name=TRJp68f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 88</ref> | |BV (2.0)=1,173<ref name=TRJp68f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 88</ref> | ||
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| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | The '''''Chimera''''' was a collaborative effort between the [[Draconis Combine]], [[Federated Commonwealth]], and [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. | + | The '''''Chimera''''' was a collaborative effort between the [[Draconis Combine]], [[Federated Commonwealth]], and [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 58-59, "CMA-1S Chimera"</ref> Similar to the earlier ''[[Gunslinger]]'', the ''Chimera'' was designed in the spirit of cooperation between the Combine and the [[House Davion|Davion]] Federated Commonwealth in the lead-up to [[Operation BULLDOG]] and [[Task Force Serpent|Serpent]]. The Lyran Alliance later requested to take part, with Lyran engineers quickly beginning to dominate the entire project after [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] took over the Regency of the Federated Commonwealth. By the time that came to pass, however, such a large amount of time and money had been invested into the project that three states had no choice but to proceed with production. When Katherine restricted production earmarked for the FedCom to units loyal to her, [[Theodore Kurita]] licensed production to Kressly Warworks to ensure more [[Victor Steiner-Davion|pro-Victor]] elements in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] could also access the design.<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> |
| − | ==Weapons and Equipment== | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
The ''Chimera'' is built on a [[Chameleon Light Endo 2]] [[endo steel]] chassis that carries a [[GM 240 Extra Light]] [[XL engine]] which provides the 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The ''Chimera''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s mobility is enhanced by six [[Rawling 40]] [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to 180 meters. The ''Chimera'' is protected by seven tons of [[StarGuard CCM]] armor.<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> | The ''Chimera'' is built on a [[Chameleon Light Endo 2]] [[endo steel]] chassis that carries a [[GM 240 Extra Light]] [[XL engine]] which provides the 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The ''Chimera''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s mobility is enhanced by six [[Rawling 40]] [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to 180 meters. The ''Chimera'' is protected by seven tons of [[StarGuard CCM]] armor.<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> | ||
The ''Chimera'' carries an eclectic mix of weapons. The 'Mech has, as its two primary weapons, an [[ExoStar (ERLL)|ExoStar]] [[ER large laser]] that provides the 'Mech with effective long range firepower, and a [[Shigunga (MRM-20)|Shigunga]] [[MRM-20]] launcher that gives the 'Mech a powerful medium range punch for its size. For close combat, the 'Mech mounts a [[Brightbloom]] [[ER medium laser]] and a [[Scatter Gun Light]] [[machine gun]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> | The ''Chimera'' carries an eclectic mix of weapons. The 'Mech has, as its two primary weapons, an [[ExoStar (ERLL)|ExoStar]] [[ER large laser]] that provides the 'Mech with effective long range firepower, and a [[Shigunga (MRM-20)|Shigunga]] [[MRM-20]] launcher that gives the 'Mech a powerful medium range punch for its size. For close combat, the 'Mech mounts a [[Brightbloom]] [[ER medium laser]] and a [[Scatter Gun Light]] [[machine gun]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> | ||
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
| − | *; CMA-C : Barely a modification to the design, the [[machine gun]] and its ammunition is dropped from the 'Mech and has been replaced by a [[C3 slave unit]], allowing the 'Mech to be integrated into C3 equipped units.<ref name=TRJp68f /> BV (1.0) = 1,007 | + | *; CMA-C : Barely a modification to the design, the [[machine gun]] and its ammunition is dropped from the 'Mech and has been replaced by a [[C3 slave unit]], allowing the 'Mech to be integrated into C3 equipped units.<ref name=TRJp68f /> BV (1.0) = 1,007<ref name="COp124"/>, BV (2.0) = 1,182<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 90</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3951/chimera-cma-c/ MUL online entry for the Chimera CMA-C variant]''</ref> |
| − | *; CMA-2K : This ''Chimera'' variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3069]] | + | *; CMA-2K : This ''Chimera'' variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3069]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, carries a [[C3 slave unit]] and replaces the standard weaponry with a [[snub-nose PPC]], [[small laser]], [[small pulse laser]], and a quartet of [[medium laser]]s. It also carries a [[sword]] in the right arm, and uses [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to maximize damage when running hot. It's also equipped with a larger 280-rated [[XL engine]] that permits a cruising ground speed of 76 km/h, and up to 120 km/h when the TSM activates. The 2K also has a 210 meter jump range. BV(2.0)=1,507<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 89</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5667/chimera-cma-2k/ MUL online entry for the Chimera CMA-2K variant]''</ref> |
==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Chimera'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=BTMp90>''BattleTech Manual'', p. 90 | + | The ''Chimera'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=BTMp90>''BattleTech Manual'', p. 90, "BattleMech Quirk Table - Chimera"</ref> |
* [[Nimble Jumper]] | * [[Nimble Jumper]] | ||
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Chimäre'''''. The model code was changed accordingly to '''CME-1S'''. | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Chimäre'''''. The model code was changed accordingly to '''CME-1S'''. | ||
| − | ==Gallery== | + | == Gallery == |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Chimera.gif|Original ''Chimera'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' | Chimera.gif|Original ''Chimera'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||