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−	{{otheruses|the 40-ton BattleMech|other uses|Chimera}}
	{{InfoBoxBattleMech		{{InfoBoxBattleMech
−	|image = Chimera.gif	+	|image=Chimera.gif
−	|name = ''Chimera''	+	|name=Chimera
−	|manufacturer =	+	|manufacturer=[[Brigadier Corporation]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>, [[Independence Weaponry]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>, [[Kressly Warworks]] (under license)<ref name="TRO:3067p58+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 58-59, "CMA-1S Chimera"</ref>
−	[[Brigadier Corporation]] (1S)<ref name=TRJp68f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 68–69: "CMA-1S Chimera"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 -->	+	|production year=3063
−	----	+	|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3950/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
−	[[Independence Weaponry]] (1S, C)<ref name=TRJp68f />	+	|model=CMA-1S<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	----	+	|cost= 6,722,800 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
−	[[Kressly Warworks]] (1S, C)<ref name=TRJp68f />	+	|Tech Base= Inner Sphere
−	|production year = 3063	+	|mech type= BattleMech
−	|year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3950/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>	+	|feet=biped
−	|model = CMA-1S<ref name=TRJp68f />	+	|mass=40
−	|cost = 6,722,800 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>	+	|chassis=[[Chassis#Models|Chameleon Light Endo 2 Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	|Tech Base = Inner Sphere	+	|armor=[[StarGuard CCM]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	|mech type = BattleMech	+	|engine=[[GM 240 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	|feet = biped	+	|comsys=[[Corean Transband-J12]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	|mass = 40	+	|T&T=[[BlazeFireTracker with Range Check]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	|chassis = [[Chameleon Light Endo 2]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[endo steel]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> -->	+	|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	|armor = [[StarGuard CCM]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> -->	+	|speed=97.2<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	|engine = [[GM 240 Extra Light]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> -->	+	|jumpjets=[[Rawlings 40]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	|comsys = [[Corean Transband-J12]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> -->	+	|armament=
−	|T&T = [[BlazeFire Tracker with Range Check]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> -->	+	*1x [[Machine Gun]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> -->	+	*1x [[ER Large Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	|speed = 97 <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> -->	+	*1x [[ER Medium Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	|jumpjets = [[Rawlings 40]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> -->	+	*1x [[MRM-20]]
−	|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> -->	+	|BV (1.0)=1,005<ref name="COp124">''Combat Operations'', p. 124, "Force Faction Table"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 61</ref>
−	* 1x [[machine gun]]	+	|BV (2.0)=1,173<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 88</ref>
−	* 1x [[ER large laser]]
−	* 1x [[ER medium laser]]
−	* 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 (2.0)=1,173<ref name=TRJp68f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 88</ref>
	}}		}}
−	==Description==	+	The '''''Chimera''''' was a collaborative effort between the [[Draconis Combine]], [[Federated Commonwealth]], and [[Lyran Alliance]].<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==	+	== Description ==
−	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+"/>	+	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'' 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'' is built on a Chameleon Light Endo 2 [[Endo Steel]] chassis that carries a GM 240 [[XL engine]] which provides the 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The ''Chimera'''s mobility is enhanced by six Rawling 40 [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to one hundred and eighty meters. The ''Chimera'' is protected by seven tons of StarGuard CCM armor.<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	==Variants==	+	== Weapons and Equipment ==
−	*; 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>	+	The ''Chimera'' carries an eclectic mix of weapons. The 'Mech has, as its two primary weapons, an [[ExoStar]] [[ER Large Laser]], that provides the 'Mech with effective long range firepower, and a [[Shigunga]] [[MRM-20]] launcher that gives the 'Mech a powerful medium range punch for its size. For close combat, the ''Chimera'' is armed with a Brightbloom [[ER Medium Laser]] and a [[Scatter Gun Light]] [[Machine Gun]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>
−	*; 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>	+	== 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="TRO:3067p58+"/>. 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]] in the right arm, and uses [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to maximize damage. It's also equipped with a larger [[XL Engine]] that permits a cruising ground speed of 76km/h. When the Triple Strength Myomer activates, it reaches a maximum ground speed of 120km/h. 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]]
	==Notes==		==Notes==
−	* 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 perfectly 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]]''	+	File:Chimera.gif|Original ''Chimera'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
−	Chimera CMA-2K Shrapnel010.jpg|CMA-2K ''Chimera'' from [[Shrapnel_(magazine)#Issue_10|Shrapnel #10]]	+	Image:MW4-M Chimera.png|Model of ''Chimera'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4:Mercenaries]]''
−	MW4-M Chimera.png|Model of ''Chimera'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4:Mercenaries]]''
	</gallery>		</gallery>
−	==References==	+	== References ==
	<references />		<references />
−	==Bibliography==	+	== Bibliography ==
	* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''		* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
	* ''[[Combat Operations]]''		* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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−	[[Category:'Mechs]]	+
−	[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs|Chimera (BattleMech)]]	+	[[Category:Striker BattleMechs]]
−	[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs|Chimera (BattleMech)]]	+	[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs|Chimera]]
		+	[[Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs|Chimera]]
		+	[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs|Chimera]]
	[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]]		[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]]
	[[Category:German renamed units]]		[[Category:German renamed units]]

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=Chimera.gif |name=Chimera |manufacturer=[[Brigadier Corporation]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>, [[Independence Weaponry]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/>, [[Kressly Warworks]] (under license)<ref name="TRO:3067p58+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 58-59, "CMA-1S Chimera"</ref> |production year=3063 |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3950/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |model=CMA-1S<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> |cost= 6,722,800 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |Tech Base= Inner Sphere |mech type= BattleMech |feet=biped |mass=40 |chassis=[[Chassis#Models|Chameleon Light Endo 2 Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> |armor=[[StarGuard CCM]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> |engine=[[GM 240 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> |comsys=[[Corean Transband-J12]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> |T&T=[[BlazeFireTracker with Range Check]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> |speed=97.2<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> |jumpjets=[[Rawlings 40]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> |armament= *1x [[Machine Gun]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> *1x [[ER Large Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> *1x [[ER Medium Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> *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 (2.0)=1,173<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 88</ref> }} The '''''Chimera''''' was a collaborative effort between the [[Draconis Combine]], [[Federated Commonwealth]], and [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> == Description == 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'' is built on a Chameleon Light Endo 2 [[Endo Steel]] chassis that carries a GM 240 [[XL engine]] which provides the 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The ''Chimera'''s mobility is enhanced by six Rawling 40 [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to one hundred and eighty meters. The ''Chimera'' is protected by seven tons of StarGuard CCM armor.<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> == Weapons and Equipment == The ''Chimera'' carries an eclectic mix of weapons. The 'Mech has, as its two primary weapons, an [[ExoStar]] [[ER Large Laser]], that provides the 'Mech with effective long range firepower, and a [[Shigunga]] [[MRM-20]] launcher that gives the 'Mech a powerful medium range punch for its size. For close combat, the ''Chimera'' is armed with a Brightbloom [[ER Medium Laser]] and a [[Scatter Gun Light]] [[Machine Gun]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> == 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="TRO:3067p58+"/>. 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]] in the right arm, and uses [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to maximize damage. It's also equipped with a larger [[XL Engine]] that permits a cruising ground speed of 76km/h. When the Triple Strength Myomer activates, it reaches a maximum ground speed of 120km/h. 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== The ''Chimera'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=BTMp90>''BattleTech Manual'', p. 90, "BattleMech Quirk Table - Chimera"</ref> * [[Nimble Jumper]] ==Notes== In German products the unit's proper name was perfectly translated to '''Chimäre'''. The model code was changed accordingly to '''CME-1S'''. == Gallery == <gallery> File:Chimera.gif|Original ''Chimera'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' Image:MW4-M Chimera.png|Model of ''Chimera'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4:Mercenaries]]'' </gallery> == References == <references /> == Bibliography == * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' [[Category:Striker BattleMechs]] [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs|Chimera]] [[Category:C3 Equipped BattleMechs|Chimera]] [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs|Chimera]] [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]]

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