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|production year=3049
 
|production year=3049
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/496/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/496/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| model        = Prime<ref name=TRCIp48f />
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| model        = Prime
 
| class        = Heavy
 
| class        = Heavy
 
|cost= 18,283,718 C-bills
 
|cost= 18,283,718 C-bills
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==Description==
 
==Description==
Introduced in [[3049]] to address flaws in the venerable [[Hellbringer (Loki)|''Hellbringer'']], by [[Operation REVIVAL]] the '''''Ebon Jaguar''''' had only just started to spread through the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar Touman|Jaguar ''touman'']] with the [[Inner Sphere]] first encountering the design during the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]]. Facing it for the first time when engaging the [[1st Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|First Jaguar Guards]] [[Cluster]] in the [[Kado-guchi Valley]], the 'Mech's ability to take damage and remain operational led the Inner Sphere warriors who fought it giving it the [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code name]] '''''Cauldron-Born''''' after the unstoppable zombies of Irish myth. Unusually, many of the other Clans also used the Inner Sphere ''Cauldron-Born'' reporting name, having first learned detailed information of the design from Inner Sphere sources.<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95>''Luthien'', pp. 95–96: "New 'Mechs - Cauldron-Born"</ref><ref name=IC74>''Invading Clans'', p. 74</ref>
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Introduced in [[3049]] to address flaws in the venerable [[Hellbringer (Loki)|''Hellbringer'']], by [[Operation REVIVAL]] the '''''Ebon Jaguar''''' had only just started to spread through the Jaguars' ''[[Touman]]'' with the [[Inner Sphere]] first encountering the design during the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]]. Facing it for the first time when engaging the [[1st Jaguar Guards (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|First Jaguar Guards]] [[Cluster]] in the [[Kado-guchi Valley]], the 'Mech's ability to take damage and remain operational led the Inner Sphere warriors who fought adopt the [[Inner Sphere Designation for Clan BattleMechs|code name]] '''''Cauldron-Born''''' after the unstoppable zombies of Irish myth. Paradoxically, many of the other Clans also used the Inner Sphere ''Cauldron-Born'' reporting name, having first learned detailed information of the design from Inner Sphere sources.<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95>''Luthien'', pp. 95–96: "New 'Mechs - Cauldron-Born"</ref><ref name=IC74>''Invading Clans'', p. 74</ref>
  
 
By [[Operation BULLDOG]] the ''Cauldron-Born'' made up a large proportion of the heavy 'Mechs of the rebuilding Smoke Jaguars, and following their [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilation]] the design proliferated to the remaining Clans, save for the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]], [[Clan Wolf|Wolves]] and [[Clan Coyote|Coyotes]] who continued to favor the ''Hellbringer''.<ref name=TRO3058U/> Following the [[Wars of Reaving]] the ''Ebon Jaguar'' had finally supplanted the ''Hellbringer'' in most [[Home Clans]], save for the Coyotes who remained loyal to redeeming the honor of the design.<ref name=WoRS-17>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 17: "Discarded Tools of War"</ref>
 
By [[Operation BULLDOG]] the ''Cauldron-Born'' made up a large proportion of the heavy 'Mechs of the rebuilding Smoke Jaguars, and following their [[Trial of Annihilation|Annihilation]] the design proliferated to the remaining Clans, save for the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]], [[Clan Wolf|Wolves]] and [[Clan Coyote|Coyotes]] who continued to favor the ''Hellbringer''.<ref name=TRO3058U/> Following the [[Wars of Reaving]] the ''Ebon Jaguar'' had finally supplanted the ''Hellbringer'' in most [[Home Clans]], save for the Coyotes who remained loyal to redeeming the honor of the design.<ref name=WoRS-17>''The Wars of Reaving Supplemental'', p. 17: "Discarded Tools of War"</ref>
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==Alternate Configurations==
 
==Alternate Configurations==
*; Alternate Configuration A : Built around what was once the largest gun in the Clan arsenal, the ''Cauldron-Born'' A is capable of dealing blistering damage at a variety of ranges. For long range, the A uses a pair of [[ER Large Laser]]s. At close range, the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] can switch to a 203 mm [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] that carries a fair amount of ammunition, along with a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and an ER Medium Laser. For anti-[[infantry]] work, it carries a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s and a multipurpose [[Flamer]]. Finally, the A variant has a pair of ER Medium Lasers mounted in the rear to discourage lighter 'Mechs from taking advantage of its relatively weak rear armor. The MechWarrior must carefully shepherd their weapons fire, as the variant carries no additional heat sinks.<ref name=TRCIp48f /> BV (1.0) = 1,860;<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95/><ref name=IC74/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 262</ref><ref name=IC74/> BV (2.0) = 2,429<ref name=TRCIp48f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 162</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration A : Built around what was once the largest gun in the Clan arsenal, the ''Cauldron-Born'' A is capable of dealing blistering damage at a variety of ranges. For long range, the A uses a pair of [[ER Large Laser]]s. At close range, the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] can switch to a 203 mm [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] that carries a fair amount of ammunition, along with a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], and an ER Medium Laser. For anti-[[infantry]] work, it carries a pair of [[Machine Gun]]s and a multipurpose [[Flamer]]. Finally, the A variant has a pair of ER Medium Lasers mounted in the rear to discourage lighter 'Mechs from taking advantage of its relatively weak rear armor. The MechWarrior must carefully shepherd his or her weapons fire, as the variant carries no additional heat sinks.<ref name=TRCIp48f /> BV (1.0) = 1,860;<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95/><ref name=IC74/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 262</ref><ref name=IC74/> BV (2.0) = 2,429<ref name=TRCIp48f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 162</ref>
  
 
*; Alternate Configuration B : This variant, once called by a [[DCMS]] warrior the best forward observer ever built, uses an [[ER PPC]] and a [[Large Pulse Laser]] mounted in each arm. To supplement this, it carries a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers, as well as an [[Active Probe]], and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] spotting laser.<ref name=TRCIp48f /> This variant is not as prone to overheating as the A, but a MechWarrior must use [[volley fire]] if he or she intends to use both the PPCs and Large Pulse Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,636;<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95/><ref name=IC74/> BV (2.0) = 2,535<ref name=TRCIp48f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 163</ref>
 
*; Alternate Configuration B : This variant, once called by a [[DCMS]] warrior the best forward observer ever built, uses an [[ER PPC]] and a [[Large Pulse Laser]] mounted in each arm. To supplement this, it carries a pair of Medium Pulse Lasers, as well as an [[Active Probe]], and a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] spotting laser.<ref name=TRCIp48f /> This variant is not as prone to overheating as the A, but a MechWarrior must use [[volley fire]] if he or she intends to use both the PPCs and Large Pulse Lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,636;<ref name=TRO3058U/><ref name=L95/><ref name=IC74/> BV (2.0) = 2,535<ref name=TRCIp48f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 163</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration E : The E configuration is equipped with an [[ATM 12]] launcher, a [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20|HAG 20]], an ER Medium Laser and a Large Pulse Laser. BV (2.0) =2,391<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 166</ref>
 
*; Alternate Configuration E : The E configuration is equipped with an [[ATM 12]] launcher, a [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 20|HAG 20]], an ER Medium Laser and a Large Pulse Laser. BV (2.0) =2,391<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 166</ref>
  
*; Alternate Configuration F : Mounting an [[ER PPC]] in each arm and an [[ATM 6]] in each side torso the Ebon Jaguar F is a fearsome variant that can tear into its foes at any range. Three tons of ATM ammo split between the side torsos, two in the right and one in the left, allow the full tactical flexibility of the launchers. A [[Targeting Computer]] resides in the right torso and makes the PPCs deadly accurate. The left torso carries one additional heat sink while each arm carries two. Eighteen total heat sinks allows the F to fire its primary armament relentlessly. BV (2.0) = 2,681<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16'', p. 12</ref>
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*; Alternate Configuration F : Mounting an [[ER PPC]] in each arm and an [[ATM 6]] in each side torso the Ebon Jaguar F is a fearsome variant that can tear into its foes and any range. Three tons of ATM ammo split between the side torsos, two in the right and one in the left, allow the full tactical flexibility of the launchers. A [[Targeting Computer]] resides in the right torso and makes the PPCs deadly accurate. The left torso carries one additional heat sink while each arm carries two. Eighteen total heat sinks allows the F to fire its primary armament relentlessly. BV (2.0) = 2,681<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16'', p. 12</ref>
  
 
*; Alternate Configuration G : The G devotes most of its tonnage to a massive [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 40]] that is spread between the left arm and torso. This weapon is fed from a three-ton ammunition bay in the left torso. An [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]] provides heavy secondary fire from the right arm. A right torso targeting computer enhances the accuracy of both weapons. BV (2.0) = 2,849<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16'', p. 12</ref>
 
*; Alternate Configuration G : The G devotes most of its tonnage to a massive [[Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 40]] that is spread between the left arm and torso. This weapon is fed from a three-ton ammunition bay in the left torso. An [[Improved Heavy Large Laser]] provides heavy secondary fire from the right arm. A right torso targeting computer enhances the accuracy of both weapons. BV (2.0) = 2,849<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16'', p. 12</ref>
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*The unit's proper Clan name was never translated to German. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was altered to '''''Höllendämon''''', which literally means ''Hell Demon''. (''Hölle'' = Hell; ''Dämon'' = Demon)
 
*The unit's proper Clan name was never translated to German. The unit's proper Inner Sphere name was altered to '''''Höllendämon''''', which literally means ''Hell Demon''. (''Hölle'' = Hell; ''Dämon'' = Demon)
 
*The games ''[[MechWarrior 3]]'' and ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance]]'' use the name "'''Kesselbrut'''" (''Kessel'' = cauldron, ''Brut''= Born of) in the German version.
 
*The games ''[[MechWarrior 3]]'' and ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance]]'' use the name "'''Kesselbrut'''" (''Kessel'' = cauldron, ''Brut''= Born of) in the German version.
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* Plastic Ebon Jaguar (Cauldron-Born) Prime is included in [[BattleTech: Clan Heavy Battle Star]]
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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MW4-M Cauldron-Born.png|Model of ''Ebon Jaguar'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4: Mercenaries]]''
 
MW4-M Cauldron-Born.png|Model of ''Ebon Jaguar'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4: Mercenaries]]''
 
MWO Ebon Jaguar.png|Model of ''Ebon Jaguar'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
 
MWO Ebon Jaguar.png|Model of ''Ebon Jaguar'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
Clan Heavy Battle Star - Ebon Jaguar.jpg|''Ebon Jaguar'' miniature from ''[[BattleTech: Clan Heavy Battle Star]]''
 
 
</gallery>
 
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