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Line 31: ==Description== ==Description== − [[General Kerensky]] himself designed the specifications for the '''''Devastator''''' to make up for perceived flaws in the prototype ''[[Grand Titan|Titan]]''. However, when [[Stefan Amaris]] seized the reins of the [[Terran Hegemony]], production of the ''Devastator'' was stalled until the invasion of [[Terra]], when a mere six prototypes were delivered to the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The only reported action of a ''Devastator'' during that invasion occurred on the Alberta plains. There, a lieutenant named [[Peter St. Ives]] destroyed three Amaris Mechs in two minutes, forcing the fourth attacker to surrender.<ref>''McCarron Armored Cavalry'', p. 19</ref> + [[General Kerensky]] himself designed the specifications for the '''''Devastator''''' to make up for perceived flaws in the prototype ''[[Grand Titan|Titan]]''. However, when [[Stefan Amaris]] seized the reins of the [[Terran Hegemony]], production of the ''Devastator'' was stalled until the invasion of [[Terra]], when a mere six prototypes were delivered to the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The only reported action of a ''Devastator'' during that invasion occurred on the Alberta plains. There, a lieutenant named [[Peter St. Ives]] destroyed three Amaris Mechs in two minutes, forcing the fourth attacker to surrender.<ref>''McCarron Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)'' p. 19</ref> After the battle for Terra, the ''Devastator'' remained lost to the [[Inner Sphere]] for centuries, until troops from the [[Federated Suns]] chanced upon the blueprints in a [[Star League]] base on the world of [[Hoff]] in [[3023]]. A downgraded version of the 'Mech was prototyped in [[3033]] by the [[NAIS]], using technology available at the time. It was not until [[3044]] that a ''Devastator'' appeared that was constructed using the intended technologies (DVS-2); this version was finally put in production by [[3048]]. After the battle for Terra, the ''Devastator'' remained lost to the [[Inner Sphere]] for centuries, until troops from the [[Federated Suns]] chanced upon the blueprints in a [[Star League]] base on the world of [[Hoff]] in [[3023]]. A downgraded version of the 'Mech was prototyped in [[3033]] by the [[NAIS]], using technology available at the time. It was not until [[3044]] that a ''Devastator'' appeared that was constructed using the intended technologies (DVS-2); this version was finally put in production by [[3048]]. Line 41:
Line 41: ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; DVS-1D : The low-tech version of the ''Devastator'' introduced in [[Earliest Introduction Year::3036]], the 1D used a standard engine, so components had to be downgraded. The Gauss Rifles became [[Autocannon/10]]s and the PPCs were replaced with [[Large Laser]]s. One ton of armor was removed, while fifteen single [[heat sink]]s strained to keep the 'Mech's heat under control. The vast majority of these that were produced were upgraded by the late 3060s, leaving most 1Ds in the hands of the [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name=TRSWp182f /> BV (1.0) = 1,402,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 347</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,858<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 299</ref> + *; DVS-1D : The low-tech version of the ''Devastator'' introduced in [[Earliest Introduction Year::3036]], the 1D used a standard engine, so components had to be downgraded. The Gauss Rifles became [[Autocannon/10]]s and the PPCs were replaced with [[Large Laser]]s. One ton of armor was removed, while fifteen single [[heat sink]]s strained to keep the 'Mech's heat under control. The vast majority of these that were produced were upgraded by the late 3060s, leaving most 1Ds in the hands of the [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name=TRSWp182f /> BV (1.0) = 1,402<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 347</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,858<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 299</ref> *; DVS-2-EC : Several ''Devastator''s were hand-built by Clan technicians for [[Operation Klondike]]. These used [[Improved Gauss Rifle]]s and carried two more tons of Gauss ammunition (four tons total). Later [[Clan Wolverine]] would overhaul the weapons completely, leaving the Improved Gauss Rifles in place (adding CASE to the arms for protection), but trading the PPCs for [[Enhanced ER PPC]]s and the medium lasers for [[ER medium laser]]s. To handle the massive heat load, twenty Clan-spec double heat sinks were installed. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,699<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 122</ref> *; DVS-2-EC : Several ''Devastator''s were hand-built by Clan technicians for [[Operation Klondike]]. These used [[Improved Gauss Rifle]]s and carried two more tons of Gauss ammunition (four tons total). Later [[Clan Wolverine]] would overhaul the weapons completely, leaving the Improved Gauss Rifles in place (adding CASE to the arms for protection), but trading the PPCs for [[Enhanced ER PPC]]s and the medium lasers for [[ER medium laser]]s. To handle the massive heat load, twenty Clan-spec double heat sinks were installed. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,699<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 122</ref> − *; DVS-3 : The DVS-3 variant of the ''Devastator'' increases the 'Mech's longevity on the battlefield. To do this, the 'Mech has increased its ammunition load for its Gauss Rifles by two tons and the armor protection has been increased by half a ton. The 'Mech mounts a rear-mounted [[Small Laser]] with the rear-mounted medium laser, using the weight left over by the removal of the three forward facing medium lasers.<ref name=TRSWp182f /> BV (1.0) = 2,182,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 349</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 300</ref> + *; DVS-3 : The DVS-3 variant of the ''Devastator'' increases the 'Mech's longevity on the battlefield. To do this, the 'Mech has increased its ammunition load for its Gauss Rifles by two tons and the armor protection has been increased by half a ton. The 'Mech mounts a rear-mounted [[Small Laser]] with the rear-mounted medium laser, using the weight left over by the removal of the three forward facing medium lasers.<ref name=TRSWp182f /> BV (1.0) = 2,182<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 349</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 300</ref> *; DVS-10 : This production variant of the ''Devastator'' MUSE EARTH uses an XL engine for power and a suite of [[Laser#Re-Engineered Lasers|Re-Engineered Laser]]s to penetrate advanced armors.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,204<ref>''Record Sheets: 3150''</ref> *; DVS-10 : This production variant of the ''Devastator'' MUSE EARTH uses an XL engine for power and a suite of [[Laser#Re-Engineered Lasers|Re-Engineered Laser]]s to penetrate advanced armors.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,204<ref>''Record Sheets: 3150''</ref> − *; DVS-11: A line-breaker version of the ''Devastator'' for the ilClan-era, the 11-series starts with an [[XL Engine]] and an [[Endo-composite]] chassis, boosted by [[MASC]]. Keeping in line with the original, the 11-series is armed with a pair of [[Gauss Rifle]]s, with 2 [[Snub-Nose PPC]]s supporting them at closer ranges. To support these heavy weapons, 2 clan-spec [[ER Medium Laser]]s are mounted in the torsos, combined by a head mounted [[ER Small Laser]] and a rear-mounted one as well. BV (1.0) = ???? BV (2.0) = 3,170<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28'', p. 13</ref> + *; DVS-11: A line-breaker version of the ''Devastator'' for the ilClan-era, the 11-series starts with an [[XL Engine]] and an [[Endo-composite]] chassis, boosted by [[MASC]]. Keeping in line with the original, the 11-series is armed with a pair of [[Gauss Rifle]]s, with 2 [[Snub-Nose PPC]]s supporting them at closer ranges. To support these heavy weapons, 2 clan-spec [[ER Medium Laser]]s are mounted in the torsos, combined by a head mounted [[ER Small Laser]] and a rear-mounted one as well. BV (1.0) = ???? BV (2.0) = 3,170 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28'', p.13</ref> ===Custom Variants=== ===Custom Variants=== *; DVS-X10 MUSE EARTH : The ''Devastator'' MUSE EARTH project created to push the limitations of existing Assault 'Mechs to new heights during the [[Jihad]]. Their first step was to install a 400-rated [[XXL engine]] to increase the ''Devastator's'' maximum ground speed to 64 km/h. By combining a [[Supercharger]] with a [[MASC]] system, Dr. [[Ned Morgan]], [[John Heidl]] and the other engineers assigned to this project created a design that that can move at a top speed of over 100 km/h for short bursts. Not content with nearly twenty tons of [[Reactive Armor]], the engineers also [[Armored Components|armored]] the 'Mech's cockpit, [[Compact Gyro]], Supercharger, and the shoulder and hip actuators. The MUSE EARTH ''Devastator'' carries a [[Heavy PPC]] and [[PPC Capacitor]] in each arm and a pair of [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]]s in the center torso. To make room for all the armor, large engine, and supercharger, the MUSE EARTH uses a [[Compact Gyro]] and an [[Endo-Composite|Endo Composite]] skeleton. BV (2.0) = 3,344<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 6</ref> *; DVS-X10 MUSE EARTH : The ''Devastator'' MUSE EARTH project created to push the limitations of existing Assault 'Mechs to new heights during the [[Jihad]]. Their first step was to install a 400-rated [[XXL engine]] to increase the ''Devastator's'' maximum ground speed to 64 km/h. By combining a [[Supercharger]] with a [[MASC]] system, Dr. [[Ned Morgan]], [[John Heidl]] and the other engineers assigned to this project created a design that that can move at a top speed of over 100 km/h for short bursts. Not content with nearly twenty tons of [[Reactive Armor]], the engineers also [[Armored Components|armored]] the 'Mech's cockpit, [[Compact Gyro]], Supercharger, and the shoulder and hip actuators. The MUSE EARTH ''Devastator'' carries a [[Heavy PPC]] and [[PPC Capacitor]] in each arm and a pair of [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]]s in the center torso. To make room for all the armor, large engine, and supercharger, the MUSE EARTH uses a [[Compact Gyro]] and an [[Endo-Composite|Endo Composite]] skeleton. BV (2.0) = 3,344<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 6</ref> − ==Design Quirks== + == Design Quirks == − The ''Devastator'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Devastator Entry</ref> + The ''Devastator'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Devastator Entry.</ref> * [[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] * [[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] * [[Searchlight]] * [[Searchlight]] Line 62:
Line 62: * General [[Lester J. Otto]] piloted a prototype DVS-2 ''Devastator'' in the final battle of Fort Bourgogne on [[Marlette]] on 14 May [[3044]]. The 'Mech, quite possibly the very first DVS-2 ever deployed by the Federated Suns, was destroyed and salvaged by the victorious attackers, elements from [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] (namely [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry|Marcus Barton's Regiment]]). * General [[Lester J. Otto]] piloted a prototype DVS-2 ''Devastator'' in the final battle of Fort Bourgogne on [[Marlette]] on 14 May [[3044]]. The 'Mech, quite possibly the very first DVS-2 ever deployed by the Federated Suns, was destroyed and salvaged by the victorious attackers, elements from [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] (namely [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry|Marcus Barton's Regiment]]). − * [[Field Marshal]] [[Katheryn Sandoval-Ito]] of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] is noted as having piloted a ''Devastator'' during the [[Jihad]], and is credited in the media in the Federated Suns with having been the first to breach the walls of a large Blakist fortress on [[Bharat]] in her ''Devastator'', as well as being responsible for the critical tipping point in the battle for [[Achernar]], both in [[3077]].<ref name="JHS:Tp40">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 40: "Sandoval-Ito: A Study In Success"</ref> + * [[Field Marshal]] [[Katheryn Sandoval-Ito]] of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] is noted as having piloted a ''Devastator'' during the [[Jihad]], and is credited in the media in the Federated Suns with having been the first to breach the walls of a large Blakist fortress on [[Bharat]] in her ''Devastator'', as well as being responsible for the critical tipping point in the battle for [[Achernar]], both in [[3077]].<ref name="JHS:Tp40">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 40, "Sandoval-Ito: A Study In Success"</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes== Line 83:
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | [[General Kerensky]] himself designed the specifications for the '''''Devastator''''' to make up for perceived flaws in the prototype ''[[Grand Titan|Titan]]''. However, when [[Stefan Amaris]] seized the reins of the [[Terran Hegemony]], production of the ''Devastator'' was stalled until the invasion of [[Terra]], when a mere six prototypes were delivered to the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The only reported action of a ''Devastator'' during that invasion occurred on the Alberta plains. There, a lieutenant named [[Peter St. Ives]] destroyed three Amaris Mechs in two minutes, forcing the fourth attacker to surrender.<ref>''McCarron Armored Cavalry'' | + | [[General Kerensky]] himself designed the specifications for the '''''Devastator''''' to make up for perceived flaws in the prototype ''[[Grand Titan|Titan]]''. However, when [[Stefan Amaris]] seized the reins of the [[Terran Hegemony]], production of the ''Devastator'' was stalled until the invasion of [[Terra]], when a mere six prototypes were delivered to the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The only reported action of a ''Devastator'' during that invasion occurred on the Alberta plains. There, a lieutenant named [[Peter St. Ives]] destroyed three Amaris Mechs in two minutes, forcing the fourth attacker to surrender.<ref>''McCarron Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)'' p. 19</ref> |
After the battle for Terra, the ''Devastator'' remained lost to the [[Inner Sphere]] for centuries, until troops from the [[Federated Suns]] chanced upon the blueprints in a [[Star League]] base on the world of [[Hoff]] in [[3023]]. A downgraded version of the 'Mech was prototyped in [[3033]] by the [[NAIS]], using technology available at the time. It was not until [[3044]] that a ''Devastator'' appeared that was constructed using the intended technologies (DVS-2); this version was finally put in production by [[3048]]. | After the battle for Terra, the ''Devastator'' remained lost to the [[Inner Sphere]] for centuries, until troops from the [[Federated Suns]] chanced upon the blueprints in a [[Star League]] base on the world of [[Hoff]] in [[3023]]. A downgraded version of the 'Mech was prototyped in [[3033]] by the [[NAIS]], using technology available at the time. It was not until [[3044]] that a ''Devastator'' appeared that was constructed using the intended technologies (DVS-2); this version was finally put in production by [[3048]]. | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; DVS-1D : The low-tech version of the ''Devastator'' introduced in [[Earliest Introduction Year::3036]], the 1D used a standard engine, so components had to be downgraded. The Gauss Rifles became [[Autocannon/10]]s and the PPCs were replaced with [[Large Laser]]s. One ton of armor was removed, while fifteen single [[heat sink]]s strained to keep the 'Mech's heat under control. The vast majority of these that were produced were upgraded by the late 3060s, leaving most 1Ds in the hands of the [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name=TRSWp182f /> BV (1.0) = 1,402 | + | *; DVS-1D : The low-tech version of the ''Devastator'' introduced in [[Earliest Introduction Year::3036]], the 1D used a standard engine, so components had to be downgraded. The Gauss Rifles became [[Autocannon/10]]s and the PPCs were replaced with [[Large Laser]]s. One ton of armor was removed, while fifteen single [[heat sink]]s strained to keep the 'Mech's heat under control. The vast majority of these that were produced were upgraded by the late 3060s, leaving most 1Ds in the hands of the [[Taurian Concordat]].<ref name=TRSWp182f /> BV (1.0) = 1,402<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 347</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,858<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 299</ref> |
*; DVS-2-EC : Several ''Devastator''s were hand-built by Clan technicians for [[Operation Klondike]]. These used [[Improved Gauss Rifle]]s and carried two more tons of Gauss ammunition (four tons total). Later [[Clan Wolverine]] would overhaul the weapons completely, leaving the Improved Gauss Rifles in place (adding CASE to the arms for protection), but trading the PPCs for [[Enhanced ER PPC]]s and the medium lasers for [[ER medium laser]]s. To handle the massive heat load, twenty Clan-spec double heat sinks were installed. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,699<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 122</ref> | *; DVS-2-EC : Several ''Devastator''s were hand-built by Clan technicians for [[Operation Klondike]]. These used [[Improved Gauss Rifle]]s and carried two more tons of Gauss ammunition (four tons total). Later [[Clan Wolverine]] would overhaul the weapons completely, leaving the Improved Gauss Rifles in place (adding CASE to the arms for protection), but trading the PPCs for [[Enhanced ER PPC]]s and the medium lasers for [[ER medium laser]]s. To handle the massive heat load, twenty Clan-spec double heat sinks were installed. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,699<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 122</ref> | ||
| − | *; DVS-3 : The DVS-3 variant of the ''Devastator'' increases the 'Mech's longevity on the battlefield. To do this, the 'Mech has increased its ammunition load for its Gauss Rifles by two tons and the armor protection has been increased by half a ton. The 'Mech mounts a rear-mounted [[Small Laser]] with the rear-mounted medium laser, using the weight left over by the removal of the three forward facing medium lasers.<ref name=TRSWp182f /> BV (1.0) = 2,182 | + | *; DVS-3 : The DVS-3 variant of the ''Devastator'' increases the 'Mech's longevity on the battlefield. To do this, the 'Mech has increased its ammunition load for its Gauss Rifles by two tons and the armor protection has been increased by half a ton. The 'Mech mounts a rear-mounted [[Small Laser]] with the rear-mounted medium laser, using the weight left over by the removal of the three forward facing medium lasers.<ref name=TRSWp182f /> BV (1.0) = 2,182<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 349</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,452<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 300</ref> |
*; DVS-10 : This production variant of the ''Devastator'' MUSE EARTH uses an XL engine for power and a suite of [[Laser#Re-Engineered Lasers|Re-Engineered Laser]]s to penetrate advanced armors.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,204<ref>''Record Sheets: 3150''</ref> | *; DVS-10 : This production variant of the ''Devastator'' MUSE EARTH uses an XL engine for power and a suite of [[Laser#Re-Engineered Lasers|Re-Engineered Laser]]s to penetrate advanced armors.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,204<ref>''Record Sheets: 3150''</ref> | ||
| − | *; DVS-11: A line-breaker version of the ''Devastator'' for the ilClan-era, the 11-series starts with an [[XL Engine]] and an [[Endo-composite]] chassis, boosted by [[MASC]]. Keeping in line with the original, the 11-series is armed with a pair of [[Gauss Rifle]]s, with 2 [[Snub-Nose PPC]]s supporting them at closer ranges. To support these heavy weapons, 2 clan-spec [[ER Medium Laser]]s are mounted in the torsos, combined by a head mounted [[ER Small Laser]] and a rear-mounted one as well. BV (1.0) = ???? BV (2.0) = 3,170<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28'', p. 13</ref> | + | *; DVS-11: A line-breaker version of the ''Devastator'' for the ilClan-era, the 11-series starts with an [[XL Engine]] and an [[Endo-composite]] chassis, boosted by [[MASC]]. Keeping in line with the original, the 11-series is armed with a pair of [[Gauss Rifle]]s, with 2 [[Snub-Nose PPC]]s supporting them at closer ranges. To support these heavy weapons, 2 clan-spec [[ER Medium Laser]]s are mounted in the torsos, combined by a head mounted [[ER Small Laser]] and a rear-mounted one as well. BV (1.0) = ???? BV (2.0) = 3,170 <ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28'', p.13</ref> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
*; DVS-X10 MUSE EARTH : The ''Devastator'' MUSE EARTH project created to push the limitations of existing Assault 'Mechs to new heights during the [[Jihad]]. Their first step was to install a 400-rated [[XXL engine]] to increase the ''Devastator's'' maximum ground speed to 64 km/h. By combining a [[Supercharger]] with a [[MASC]] system, Dr. [[Ned Morgan]], [[John Heidl]] and the other engineers assigned to this project created a design that that can move at a top speed of over 100 km/h for short bursts. Not content with nearly twenty tons of [[Reactive Armor]], the engineers also [[Armored Components|armored]] the 'Mech's cockpit, [[Compact Gyro]], Supercharger, and the shoulder and hip actuators. The MUSE EARTH ''Devastator'' carries a [[Heavy PPC]] and [[PPC Capacitor]] in each arm and a pair of [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]]s in the center torso. To make room for all the armor, large engine, and supercharger, the MUSE EARTH uses a [[Compact Gyro]] and an [[Endo-Composite|Endo Composite]] skeleton. BV (2.0) = 3,344<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 6</ref> | *; DVS-X10 MUSE EARTH : The ''Devastator'' MUSE EARTH project created to push the limitations of existing Assault 'Mechs to new heights during the [[Jihad]]. Their first step was to install a 400-rated [[XXL engine]] to increase the ''Devastator's'' maximum ground speed to 64 km/h. By combining a [[Supercharger]] with a [[MASC]] system, Dr. [[Ned Morgan]], [[John Heidl]] and the other engineers assigned to this project created a design that that can move at a top speed of over 100 km/h for short bursts. Not content with nearly twenty tons of [[Reactive Armor]], the engineers also [[Armored Components|armored]] the 'Mech's cockpit, [[Compact Gyro]], Supercharger, and the shoulder and hip actuators. The MUSE EARTH ''Devastator'' carries a [[Heavy PPC]] and [[PPC Capacitor]] in each arm and a pair of [[Medium Variable Speed Pulse Laser]]s in the center torso. To make room for all the armor, large engine, and supercharger, the MUSE EARTH uses a [[Compact Gyro]] and an [[Endo-Composite|Endo Composite]] skeleton. BV (2.0) = 3,344<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Davion'', p. 6</ref> | ||
| − | ==Design Quirks== | + | == Design Quirks == |
| − | The ''Devastator'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref> | + | The ''Devastator'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Devastator Entry.</ref> |
* [[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] | * [[Hyper-Extending Actuators]] | ||
* [[Searchlight]] | * [[Searchlight]] | ||
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* General [[Lester J. Otto]] piloted a prototype DVS-2 ''Devastator'' in the final battle of Fort Bourgogne on [[Marlette]] on 14 May [[3044]]. The 'Mech, quite possibly the very first DVS-2 ever deployed by the Federated Suns, was destroyed and salvaged by the victorious attackers, elements from [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] (namely [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry|Marcus Barton's Regiment]]). | * General [[Lester J. Otto]] piloted a prototype DVS-2 ''Devastator'' in the final battle of Fort Bourgogne on [[Marlette]] on 14 May [[3044]]. The 'Mech, quite possibly the very first DVS-2 ever deployed by the Federated Suns, was destroyed and salvaged by the victorious attackers, elements from [[McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] (namely [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry|Marcus Barton's Regiment]]). | ||
| − | * [[Field Marshal]] [[Katheryn Sandoval-Ito]] of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] is noted as having piloted a ''Devastator'' during the [[Jihad]], and is credited in the media in the Federated Suns with having been the first to breach the walls of a large Blakist fortress on [[Bharat]] in her ''Devastator'', as well as being responsible for the critical tipping point in the battle for [[Achernar]], both in [[3077]].<ref name="JHS:Tp40">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 40 | + | * [[Field Marshal]] [[Katheryn Sandoval-Ito]] of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] is noted as having piloted a ''Devastator'' during the [[Jihad]], and is credited in the media in the Federated Suns with having been the first to breach the walls of a large Blakist fortress on [[Bharat]] in her ''Devastator'', as well as being responsible for the critical tipping point in the battle for [[Achernar]], both in [[3077]].<ref name="JHS:Tp40">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 40, "Sandoval-Ito: A Study In Success"</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack) | + | * ''[[McCarron's Armored Cavalry (scenario pack)]]'' |
* ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
* ''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]'' | * ''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' | ||
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[[Category:'Mechs]] | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||