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The '''Gnome''' [[battle armor]] was created by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] in response to [[Inner Sphere]] responses to the ubiquitous [[Elemental (battle armor)|Elemental]] battle armor. Starting in [[3054]] rumors began spreading back to the Clan homeworlds that the Inner Sphere powers were not only developing battle suits of their own, but an incredible variety tailored to specific mission requirements. In particular news that the [[Draconis Combine]] had produced an assault-weight suit - the [[Kanazuchi]] - which could survive a direct hit from a Clan [[ER PPC]] was most troubling. Anything which threatened the Clans' supremacy in battle-armored troops went doubly so for the Horses, who themselves were long-time proponents of the use of infantry and held the edge over other Clans in their deployment.<ref name=LOSMWEG62>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 62</ref><ref name=TRO3058U50-51>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 50-51, "Gnome Battle Armor Profile"</ref><ref name=FMCRC181-183>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 181-183</ref> | The '''Gnome''' [[battle armor]] was created by [[Clan Hell's Horses]] in response to [[Inner Sphere]] responses to the ubiquitous [[Elemental (battle armor)|Elemental]] battle armor. Starting in [[3054]] rumors began spreading back to the Clan homeworlds that the Inner Sphere powers were not only developing battle suits of their own, but an incredible variety tailored to specific mission requirements. In particular news that the [[Draconis Combine]] had produced an assault-weight suit - the [[Kanazuchi]] - which could survive a direct hit from a Clan [[ER PPC]] was most troubling. Anything which threatened the Clans' supremacy in battle-armored troops went doubly so for the Horses, who themselves were long-time proponents of the use of infantry and held the edge over other Clans in their deployment.<ref name=LOSMWEG62>''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 62</ref><ref name=TRO3058U50-51>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 50-51, "Gnome Battle Armor Profile"</ref><ref name=FMCRC181-183>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 181-183</ref> | ||
− | Horse [[Khan]] [[Malavai Fletcher]] ordered his scientists to create a Clan version of the assault battle armor, one which retained some mobility while boasting incredible firepower and survivability. Horses scientists fell back on the Rhino, a ponderous early design dating back to the beginning of battle armor development but which never made it out of the prototype stage owing to the sheer flexibility and balance of what became the standard Elemental. Applying the latest in technological advancement to the Rhino, including small-scale [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor design, they ended up creating a battle armor twice as fast as the Kanazuchi and with heavier weapons, albeit one | + | Horse [[Khan]] [[Malavai Fletcher]] ordered his scientists to create a Clan version of the assault battle armor, one which retained some mobility while boasting incredible firepower and survivability. Horses scientists fell back on the Rhino, a ponderous early design dating back to the beginning of battle armor development but which never made it out of the prototype stage owing to the sheer flexibility and balance of what became the standard Elemental. Applying the latest in technological advancement to the Rhino, including small-scale [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor design, they ended up creating a battle armor twice as fast as the Kanazuchi and with heavier weapons, albeit one with slightly less armor protection. Like the other second-generation Clan battlesuits, the Gnome is named after an elemental spirit, in this case an earth spirit.<ref name=LOSMWEG62/><ref name=TRO3058U50-51/><ref name=FMCRC181-183/> |
Debuting in the spring of [[3056]] the Gnome was first assigned to the Hell's Horses [[Alpha Keshik (Clan Hell's Horses)|Alpha Keshik]], where it was first tested in combat during Alpha's annual sparring match with [[Omega Keshik (Clan Hell's Horses)|Omega Keshik]]. Although it was only a simulated battle, Alpha's Gnome-equipped troops caused such havoc for Omega's traditional Elemental suits that Khan Fletcher was sufficiently impressed to order an immediate increase in production. He also became an avid user of the Gnome suit and, during his Clan's ultimately disastrous intervention in the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]], personally racked up a kill count of twenty-nine '[[Mech]]s and Elementals. Since its introduction the Gnome has been eclipsed in size by other assault-weight suits but still serves as the mainstay in most Hell's Horses' front-line [[Clusters]] and found its way into the ''[[touman]]s'' of other Clans through various [[Trials]]. It also served as an inspiration for other Clans to experiment with specialized battle suits, including the [[Sylph]], [[Salamander (battle armor)|Salamander]] and [[Undine]].<ref name=LOSMWEG62/><ref name=TRO3058U50-51/><ref name=FMCRC181-183/> | Debuting in the spring of [[3056]] the Gnome was first assigned to the Hell's Horses [[Alpha Keshik (Clan Hell's Horses)|Alpha Keshik]], where it was first tested in combat during Alpha's annual sparring match with [[Omega Keshik (Clan Hell's Horses)|Omega Keshik]]. Although it was only a simulated battle, Alpha's Gnome-equipped troops caused such havoc for Omega's traditional Elemental suits that Khan Fletcher was sufficiently impressed to order an immediate increase in production. He also became an avid user of the Gnome suit and, during his Clan's ultimately disastrous intervention in the [[Combine-Ghost Bear War]], personally racked up a kill count of twenty-nine '[[Mech]]s and Elementals. Since its introduction the Gnome has been eclipsed in size by other assault-weight suits but still serves as the mainstay in most Hell's Horses' front-line [[Clusters]] and found its way into the ''[[touman]]s'' of other Clans through various [[Trials]]. It also served as an inspiration for other Clans to experiment with specialized battle suits, including the [[Sylph]], [[Salamander (battle armor)|Salamander]] and [[Undine]].<ref name=LOSMWEG62/><ref name=TRO3058U50-51/><ref name=FMCRC181-183/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | Unlike the Elemental armor, the Gnome's armament is fixed. It mounts an [[Extended Range Small Laser (Battle Armor)|ER Small Laser]] in its right arm while carrying a fixed [[Advanced SRM 2|SRM-2]] launcher with two rounds that mimics the [[Streak]] system. It's left arm ends in a [[Heavy Battle Claw]], however while it is able to hold onto the handholds of an [[OmniMech]] it lacks the dexterity to make anti-'Mech swarming and leg attacks. The Gnome is equipped with [[jump jet]]s although it is only able to leap 60 meters at a time.<ref name=TRO3058U50-51/><ref name=FMCRC181-183/> | + | Unlike the Elemental armor, the Gnome's armament is fixed. It mounts an [[Extended Range Small Laser (Battle Armor)|ER Small Laser]] in its right arm while carrying a fixed [[Advanced SRM 2|SRM-2]] launcher with two rounds that mimics the [[Streak]] system. It's left arm ends in a [[Heavy Battle Claw]], however while it is able to hold onto the handholds of an [[OmniMech]] it lacks the dexterity to make anti-'Mech swarming and leg attacks. The Gnome is equipped with [[jump jet]]s although it is only able to leap 60 meters at a time. The 350kg of armor protecting the Gnome can't survive a direct hit from a Clan ER PPC like the Kanazuchi can, but it will stop two shots from a Clan [[ER Medium Laser]] and remain functional with the warrior inside alive.<ref name=TRO3058U50-51/><ref name=FMCRC181-183/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== |
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Gnome | |
Production information | |
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Manufacturer | Clan Hell's Horses [1] |
Production Year | 3056[2] |
Use | Assault |
Weight Class | Heavy |
Tech Base | Clan |
Cost | 750,000 C-bills |
Introduced | 3056 |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 1,500 kg |
Top Speed | 10 km/h |
Armament |
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Armor Type | Standard |
BV (1.0) | 72 |
BV (2.0) | 83[3] |
Description
The Gnome battle armor was created by Clan Hell's Horses in response to Inner Sphere responses to the ubiquitous Elemental battle armor. Starting in 3054 rumors began spreading back to the Clan homeworlds that the Inner Sphere powers were not only developing battle suits of their own, but an incredible variety tailored to specific mission requirements. In particular news that the Draconis Combine had produced an assault-weight suit - the Kanazuchi - which could survive a direct hit from a Clan ER PPC was most troubling. Anything which threatened the Clans' supremacy in battle-armored troops went doubly so for the Horses, who themselves were long-time proponents of the use of infantry and held the edge over other Clans in their deployment.[4][5][6]
Horse Khan Malavai Fletcher ordered his scientists to create a Clan version of the assault battle armor, one which retained some mobility while boasting incredible firepower and survivability. Horses scientists fell back on the Rhino, a ponderous early design dating back to the beginning of battle armor development but which never made it out of the prototype stage owing to the sheer flexibility and balance of what became the standard Elemental. Applying the latest in technological advancement to the Rhino, including small-scale Ferro-Fibrous armor design, they ended up creating a battle armor twice as fast as the Kanazuchi and with heavier weapons, albeit one with slightly less armor protection. Like the other second-generation Clan battlesuits, the Gnome is named after an elemental spirit, in this case an earth spirit.[4][5][6]
Debuting in the spring of 3056 the Gnome was first assigned to the Hell's Horses Alpha Keshik, where it was first tested in combat during Alpha's annual sparring match with Omega Keshik. Although it was only a simulated battle, Alpha's Gnome-equipped troops caused such havoc for Omega's traditional Elemental suits that Khan Fletcher was sufficiently impressed to order an immediate increase in production. He also became an avid user of the Gnome suit and, during his Clan's ultimately disastrous intervention in the Combine-Ghost Bear War, personally racked up a kill count of twenty-nine 'Mechs and Elementals. Since its introduction the Gnome has been eclipsed in size by other assault-weight suits but still serves as the mainstay in most Hell's Horses' front-line Clusters and found its way into the toumans of other Clans through various Trials. It also served as an inspiration for other Clans to experiment with specialized battle suits, including the Sylph, Salamander and Undine.[4][5][6]
Weapons and Equipment
Unlike the Elemental armor, the Gnome's armament is fixed. It mounts an ER Small Laser in its right arm while carrying a fixed SRM-2 launcher with two rounds that mimics the Streak system. It's left arm ends in a Heavy Battle Claw, however while it is able to hold onto the handholds of an OmniMech it lacks the dexterity to make anti-'Mech swarming and leg attacks. The Gnome is equipped with jump jets although it is only able to leap 60 meters at a time. The 350kg of armor protecting the Gnome can't survive a direct hit from a Clan ER PPC like the Kanazuchi can, but it will stop two shots from a Clan ER Medium Laser and remain functional with the warrior inside alive.[5][6]
Variants
- Upgrade
- Apparently designed specifically to combat the Golem, this upgrade removes the laser and instead mounts a pair of Modular Weapon Mounts on its arms normally equipped with "Bearhunter" Autocannons. They have a greatly reduced range profile, but, combined, can deal slightly more damage. The weight saved was used to upgrade the missile launcher to a version that is detachable, allowing the pilot to jettison the launcher when its ammunition is exhausted. BV (1.0) = 57, BV (2.0) = 68[7]
- Recoilless Rifle
- This Jihad era upgrade to the Gnome is equipped with the Advanced SRM 2, a Heavy Battle Claw, a One-Shot LRM-2, and a Medium Recoilless Rifle. BV (2.0) = 78[8]
- Pulse Laser
- Based on the standard Upgraded Gnome, this version replaces the Bearhunter Autocannon with a pair of Micro Pulse Lasers. BV (2.0) = 78[9]
- LRM
- Developed from a field refit, this variant carries a 4-tube LRM launcher supported by an AP Gauss Rifle.[10] BV (2.0) = 87[11]
Gallery
References
- ↑ Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade p.51
- ↑ MUL online date for the Gnome
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 89
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide, p. 62
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 50-51, "Gnome Battle Armor Profile"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, pp. 181-183
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 90
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 91
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 92
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 190
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New, p. 132