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Line 27: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Garm''''' is designed to operate as part of a fire support lance, providing long-range direct fire for other units, and as such, the ''Garm'' competes directly with the ''[[Valkyrie]]'' [[BattleMech]]. Given the widely used ''Valkyrie'' was a signature 'Mech of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]], initially the AFFC High Command expressed little interest in the ''Garm'', with the 'Mech mostly ending up with [[mercenary unit]]s and with the largest purchase being several production runs to the [[Taurian Concordat]]. A disheartened Johnston Industries was preparing to kill the model when news reports of several [[lance]]s of the Taurian ''Garm'' successfully fending off pirate raiders on [[Mithron]] finally convinced the AFFC to take notice, now ordering several hundred for their frontline forces.<ref name=TRO:3060/> + The '''''Garm''''' is designed to operate as part of a fire support lance, providing long-range direct fire for other units, and as such, the ''Garm'' competes directly with the ''[[Valkyrie]]'' [[BattleMech]]. To make the ''Garm'' capable of carrying the weapons needed to carry out its intended mission, it is built on a [[Johnston Biped L-25-a2]] [[endo steel]] chassis that weighs half as much as a standard chassis, while an [[Omni 175]] [[fusion engine]] allows it a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h. The mobility enjoyed by the ''Garm'' is enhanced with five [[Rawlings 80-beta]] [[jump jet]]s that make the 'Mech capable of jumping up to 150 meters. The ''Garm'' does have relatively light armor for a 'Mech of its size, with only three and a half tons of [[Johnston Duraweave 6000]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor; this is because the ''Garm'' depends on its ability to engage an enemy at long range rather than closing to short ranges.<ref name=TRO:3060/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − To make the ''Garm'' capable of carrying the weapons needed to carry out its intended mission, it is built on a [[Johnston Biped L-25-a2]] [[endo steel]] chassis that weighs half as much as a standard chassis, while an [[Omni 175]] [[fusion engine]] allows it a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h. The mobility enjoyed by the ''Garm'' is enhanced with five [[Rawlings 80-beta]] [[jump jet]]s that make the 'Mech capable of jumping up to 150 meters. The ''Garm'' does have relatively light armor for a 'Mech of its size, with only three and a half tons of [[Johnston Duraweave 6000]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor; this is because the ''Garm'' depends on its ability to engage an enemy at long range rather than closing to short ranges.<ref name=TRO:3060/>+ The ''Garm'' is capable of providing both direct and indirect fire support. For direct fire support, the ''Garm'' has a [[Mydron Excel 5SG]] [[LB-X AC/5]], capable of firing both standard and cluster ammunition. A [[LRM-10#Federated_10-Shot|Federated 10-Shot]] [[LRM-10]] launcher provides the ''Garm'' with added long-range combat capabilities and allows indirect fire support.<ref name=TRO:3060/> − − The ''Garm'' is capable of providing both direct and indirect fire support. For direct fire support, the ''Garm'' has a [[Mydron Excel 5SG]] [[LB-X AC/5]], capable of firing both standard and cluster ammunition. A [[LRM-10#Federated_10-Shot|Federated 10-Shot]] [[LRM-10]] launcher provides the ''Garm'' with added long-range combat capabilities and allows indirect fire support. Though not part of the original design, Johnston's engineers gave the ''Garm'' fully functional hands partly to complement the jump jets in navigating tricking mountainous terrain but largely to allow the 'Mech to try and deal with any [[Battle Armor]] swarm attacks.<ref name=TRO:3060/> ==Variants== ==Variants== Line 39:
Line 37: *; GRM-01B : The 01B variant of the ''Garm'' is built to operate independently of supply lines and increases its long-range indirect fire capabilities. To do this, the ''Garm'' removes the heavy [[LB-X AC/5]] and replaces it with an [[ER large laser]]. The 'Mech also adds an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system to increase the accuracy of its [[LRM-10]] launcher. Finally, the 'Mech adds two [[single heat sink]]s and an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 732,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 89</ref> BV (2.0) = 931<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 121</ref> *; GRM-01B : The 01B variant of the ''Garm'' is built to operate independently of supply lines and increases its long-range indirect fire capabilities. To do this, the ''Garm'' removes the heavy [[LB-X AC/5]] and replaces it with an [[ER large laser]]. The 'Mech also adds an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system to increase the accuracy of its [[LRM-10]] launcher. Finally, the 'Mech adds two [[single heat sink]]s and an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 732,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 89</ref> BV (2.0) = 931<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 121</ref> − *; GRM-01C : Introduced in the leadup to the [[FedCom Civil War]], the 1C's replaces the [[LB-X AC/5]] with an [[RAC/5]] which finally allowed the ''Garm'' to gain increasing acceptance within the AFFC mainstream.<ref name=FMFSp161>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 161: "BattleMech Variants"</ref> Two tons of [[CASE]] protected ammunition is carried to feed the hungry weapon; when this is depleted the left torso mounted [[ER medium laser]] is the 'Mech's only fallback weapon. BV (1.0) = 960,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 1,140<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 122 - Rotary variant of the Garm with BV2.</ref> + *; GRM-01C : Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], the 1C's replaces the [[LB-X AC/5]] with an [[RAC/5]]. Two tons of [[CASE]] protected ammunition is carried to feed the hungry weapon; when this is depleted the left torso mounted [[ER medium laser]] is the 'Mech's only fallback weapon. BV (1.0) = 960,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 1,140<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 122 - Rotary variant of the Garm with BV2.</ref> == Design Quirks == == Design Quirks == Line 56:
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Garm''''' is designed to operate as part of a fire support lance, providing long-range direct fire for other units, and as such, the ''Garm'' competes directly with the ''[[Valkyrie]]'' [[BattleMech]]. | + | The '''''Garm''''' is designed to operate as part of a fire support lance, providing long-range direct fire for other units, and as such, the ''Garm'' competes directly with the ''[[Valkyrie]]'' [[BattleMech]]. To make the ''Garm'' capable of carrying the weapons needed to carry out its intended mission, it is built on a [[Johnston Biped L-25-a2]] [[endo steel]] chassis that weighs half as much as a standard chassis, while an [[Omni 175]] [[fusion engine]] allows it a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h. The mobility enjoyed by the ''Garm'' is enhanced with five [[Rawlings 80-beta]] [[jump jet]]s that make the 'Mech capable of jumping up to 150 meters. The ''Garm'' does have relatively light armor for a 'Mech of its size, with only three and a half tons of [[Johnston Duraweave 6000]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor; this is because the ''Garm'' depends on its ability to engage an enemy at long range rather than closing to short ranges.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | + | The ''Garm'' is capable of providing both direct and indirect fire support. For direct fire support, the ''Garm'' has a [[Mydron Excel 5SG]] [[LB-X AC/5]], capable of firing both standard and cluster ammunition. A [[LRM-10#Federated_10-Shot|Federated 10-Shot]] [[LRM-10]] launcher provides the ''Garm'' with added long-range combat capabilities and allows indirect fire support.<ref name=TRO:3060/> | |
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| − | The ''Garm'' is capable of providing both direct and indirect fire support. For direct fire support, the ''Garm'' has a [[Mydron Excel 5SG]] [[LB-X AC/5]], capable of firing both standard and cluster ammunition. A [[LRM-10#Federated_10-Shot|Federated 10-Shot]] [[LRM-10]] launcher provides the ''Garm'' with added long-range combat capabilities and allows indirect fire support | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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*; GRM-01B : The 01B variant of the ''Garm'' is built to operate independently of supply lines and increases its long-range indirect fire capabilities. To do this, the ''Garm'' removes the heavy [[LB-X AC/5]] and replaces it with an [[ER large laser]]. The 'Mech also adds an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system to increase the accuracy of its [[LRM-10]] launcher. Finally, the 'Mech adds two [[single heat sink]]s and an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 732,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 89</ref> BV (2.0) = 931<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 121</ref> | *; GRM-01B : The 01B variant of the ''Garm'' is built to operate independently of supply lines and increases its long-range indirect fire capabilities. To do this, the ''Garm'' removes the heavy [[LB-X AC/5]] and replaces it with an [[ER large laser]]. The 'Mech also adds an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system to increase the accuracy of its [[LRM-10]] launcher. Finally, the 'Mech adds two [[single heat sink]]s and an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 732,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 89</ref> BV (2.0) = 931<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 121</ref> | ||
| − | *; GRM-01C : Introduced | + | *; GRM-01C : Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], the 1C's replaces the [[LB-X AC/5]] with an [[RAC/5]]. Two tons of [[CASE]] protected ammunition is carried to feed the hungry weapon; when this is depleted the left torso mounted [[ER medium laser]] is the 'Mech's only fallback weapon. BV (1.0) = 960,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 1,140<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 122 - Rotary variant of the Garm with BV2.</ref> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | ||