Editing Dragoon

{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image=Dragoon.jpg
|name=''Dragoon''
|manufacturer= [[Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc.|Krupp Stellar Technologies, Inc.]]
|production year= 2771
|model=AEM-01
|introduced=[[2771]]
|class=Heavy
|cost=
|Tech Base= Inner Sphere
|mech type= BattleMech
|mass=70
|chassis=[[KruppTech 770]]
|armor=[[PanzerFerro Type 7F]]
|engine=[[Nissan 280 XL]]
|comsys=[[Krupp-COMM 650]] w/[[Guardian ECM]]
|T&T=[[KBC Hypersight Model 5]]
|heat sinks=11 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]
|speed=64
|speed with MASC=
|speed with TSM=
|jumpjets=Unknown
|armament= <span></span>
* 1x [[ER PPC]]
* 2x [[LB 10-X]] 
|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0)=1,669<ref name=HLoTV2-144/>
}} 

==Description==
The brainchild of [[Stefan Amaris]], the '''''Dragoon''''' [[BattleMech]] was envisioned as part of Amaris's ambitious plan to create a family of "modular" multi-mission combat units for his [[Amaris Empire Armed Forces]]. In the year following the [[Amaris Coup]], now-Emperor Amaris would have a means to make his dream into reality, and he began swiftly issuing contracts which would lead to the creation of the ''Dragoon''.

Built by Krupp Stellar Technologies Inc. in [[Introduction Year::2771]] as their second BattleMech design, the ''Dragoon'' was designed with a similar modular subsystem akin to the ''[[Mercury (BattleMech)|Mercury]]'' BattleMech. With this system, the 'Mech's maintenance loads would be eased. Its modular nature would allow repair depots and factories to be able to reconfigure the design's weapons systems and its power plant for any needed mission-specific specs.

Produced in limited numbers, only the elite of Amaris's regiments and a select few of Armaris' loyal chosen would receive the design and its variants.  The design would see service in the [[Star League Civil War]], often being salvaged by the [[Star League Defense Force]].  However, after the liberation of [[Terra]], [[Aleksandr Kerensky|General Kerensky]] would order the purging of the design and the retooling of Krupp's two ''Dragoon'' production lines.  The few remaining ''Dragoon''s in service elsewhere would become extinct before the [[3rd Succession War]].<ref name=HLoTV2-144>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 144-145 & 157  "AEM-01 Dragoon"</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
Armed with only a few, but powerful weapons found only in the 'Mech's arms, the ''Dragoon'' makes use of a pair of [[Krupp 120 KgK 78 L/66]] LB 10-X Autocannons. Backup is given in the form of a long-reaching [[Blankenburg Technologies 200]] ER PPC.

Powered by one of Nissan's 280-rated XL Fusion Engines, the 'Mech is able to achieve a modest pace of 64 km/h. Its defenses include a [[Guardian ECM Suite]], while its armored hull is protected by 11.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.<ref name=HLoTV2-144/>

==Variants==
*; AEM-02 : Designed as a short-ranged fighter, the ''Dragoon'' 02 is armed with a single ER PPC, the remaining weapons space is filled by five [[medium laser]]s, a [[small pulse laser]], and an [[AC/20]]. At the price of dropping its jump jets, the 'Mech's engine has been upgraded to an XL 350 to allow the 'Mech to close in quicker than the original model.<ref name=HLoTV2-144/>

*; AEM-03 : Designed as a long-range fire support unit, the ''Dragoon'' 03 retains the same engine specifications of the ''Dragoon 01'' model. Its principal weaponry includes 3 [[Artemis IV FCS]]-guided [[LRM-15|15-tubed LRM Launchers]] with 2 tons of [[CASE]]-protected ammunition. Backup weapons include a single medium laser, with a duo of [[Medium pulse laser|medium]] and small pulse lasers for close-in defense.<ref name=HLoTV2-144/>

*;AEM-04 : Based on a weapon-stripped 01 model, ''Dragoon'' 04's long-ranged weapons come in the form of a single [[Gauss rifle]] and an ER PPC. Its short-ranged weapons include four [[SRM 4]]s and a pair of Medium Lasers.<ref name=HLoTV2-144/>

*; AEM-05C : The only known example piloted by [[Demi-Precentor]] [[Jacob Kenyon]] commander of the [[Blessed Order]]'s revived [[1st Division (ComStar)|First Division]]'s [[Unending Faith III]],<ref name=TPEE-20>''Turning Points: Epsilon Eridani'', p. 20 "Tracks - Angel's Requiem"</ref><ref name=SoUF-9>''Spotlight On: Unending Faith'', p. 9 "Unending Faith-Beta II - Dark Age Era"</ref> this ''Dragoon'' variant carries an [[Angel ECM Suite]], [[Improved C3 Computer]], an LB-10X, [[plasma rifle]], and a pair of [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s. It also has three jump jets for a maximum jump range of 90 meters, and is protected by fourteen and a half tons of [[Clan]]-built [[Ferro-Lamellor]] armor. Two tons of LB-X ammunition are protected by [[CASE II]]. BV (2.0) = 1,893<ref>''Turning Points: Epsilon Eridani'', p. 25</ref>

==Design Quirks==
The design has the following [[Design Quirks]]:
* [[Modular Weapons]]
* [[Easy to Maintain]]
* [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2780]]

==Related BattleMechs==
* ''[[Lancelot]]'' - In many respects the ''Dragoon'' is the larger brother to Krupp's first BattleMech design, the ''Lancelot'', with a similar body design and visual style.<ref name=HLoTV2-144/>

==Notes==
* As of this writing, there are no official record sheets for the early ''Dragoon''&#39;s variants (AEM-002, -003, and -004).

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]''
* ''[[Spotlight On: Unending Faith]]''
* ''[[Turning Points: Epsilon Eridani]]''

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