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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Greatwyrm.jpg + |image=Greatwyrm.jpg − |name = ''Great Wyrm'' + |name=Great Wyrm − |manufacturer = [[Cudahy Assembly Plant Delta]] + |manufacturer=[[Cudahy Assembly Plant Delta]], [[Circe]] − |production year = 2844 + |model= − |year reference = <ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1284/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |class=Medium − |model = Standard+ |cost= 4,064,133 C-bills − |cost = 4,064,133 [[C-bill]]s + |mass=45 − |Tech Base = Clan+ |chassis=Type 56-45C Modified − |mech type = BattleMech+ |armor=CerPlate Mod 2F − |mass = 45 + |engine=RFUM 225 Standard − |chassis = [[Type 56-45C Modified]] + |speed=86 − |armor = [[CerPlate Mod 2F]] + |armament= − |engine = [[RFUM 225]] + *1x [[LRM-10]] − |comsys = [[Block 7 TRACONM]]+ *2x [[Ultra Autocannon/2]]s − |T&T = [[TRTTS-X Mk. I]]+ *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]]+ *2x [[ER Small Laser]]s − |speed = 86.4 + |BV (1.0)=1,139<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref> − |armament = + |BV (2.0)=1,331<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 231</ref> − * 1x [[LRM-10]] − * 2x [[UAC/2]]s − * 2x [[ER medium laser]]s − * 2x [[ER small laser]]s − |BV (1.0) = 1,139<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,331<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 231</ref><ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 155-154, "Great Wyrm Profile"</ref> }} }} + + ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Great Wyrm''''' was one of the first unique [[Clan]] [[BattleMech]]s ever developed. [[Clan Mongoose]] scientists used the specifications for the ''[[Dragon]]'' as the basis for their new creation, and were able to update it to their liking in a little more than a year. Not only was it designed to Clan specifications, but the Mongoose creators reduced the ''Dragon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weight by 15 tons. The ''Great Wyrm'' first saw action in 2844 against [[Clan Star Adder]], and soon found its way into the ''[[touman]]'' of every Clan. With the development of the [[OmniMech]], however, the ''Great Wyrm'' was reduced to a ''[[solahma]]'' unit and production finally ceased in [[Production Ceased::2872]].<ref name=TRO3060/> + The '''''Great Wyrm''''' was one of the first uniquely [[Clan]] [[BattleMech]]s ever developed. [[Clan Mongoose]] scientists used the specifications for the ''[[Dragon]]'' as the basis for their new creation, and were able to update it to their liking in a little more than a year. The ''Great Wyrm'' first saw action in [[2844]] against [[Clan Star Adder]] and it soon found its way into the ''[[touman]]s'' of every Clan. With the development of the [[OmniMech]], however, the ''Great Wyrm'' was reduced to a [[solahma]] unit and production finally ceased in [[2872]]. − ==Weapons and Equipment==+ In creating the ''Great Wyrm'', the Mongoose creators reduced the ''Dragon'''s weight by fifteen tons. It mounts a corresponding seven tons of armor. − As an early Clan design, the ''Great Wyrm'' utilizes less advanced technology compared to later Clan 'Mechs. As such, it is built on a standard [[Type 56-45C Modified]] chassis, powered by a [[RFUM 225]] fusion engine, and is protected by seven tons of [[CerPlate Mod 2F]]. A max speed of 86.4 km/h was respectable, and the heat generated was kept under control by the base 10 [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/> − The ''Great Wyrm'' mounts weaponry that covers all ranges, giving it good engagement flexibility. For long-ranges it makes use of a [[Mk. 44]] [[LRM-10]] and a pair of [[Series GAA-22]] [[UAC/2]]s, and uses its speed to stay out of the range of most enemies' guns while peppering them with these. If any enemy manages to close, or if the one ton of ammunition for those weapons is expended, the ''Great Wyrm'' also mounts a pair of [[Series 1 Mk. 3]] [[ER medium laser]]s and [[Series 1 Mk. 2]] [[ER small laser]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/>+ ==Armament== + For long-range, the ''Great Wyrm'' makes use of a Mk. 44 [[LRM-10]] and a pair of Series GAA-22 Rapid Fire Cannons. The design uses its speed to stay out of the range of most enemies' guns while peppering them with these. If any enemy manages to close, or if the ammunition is expended, the ''Great Wyrm'' also mounts a pair of Series 1 Mk. 3 [[ER Medium Laser]]s and Series 1 Mk. 2 [[ER Small Laser]]s. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ''Great Wyrm'' 2 : Produced during the [[Jihad]] in [[Reintroduction Year::3069]]<ref name=MUL/>, this variant utilizes new innovations introduced just prior to the war. The dual [[UAC/2]]s have been removed in favor of a [[HAG 20]] with two tons of ammunition. The [[LRM-10]] launcher and [[ER small laser]]s have also been removed. In their place, a third [[ER medium laser]] has been added, along with an [[AP Gauss rifle]] with one ton of ammunition. The armor protection has been increased, with standard armor exchanged for [[ferro-fibrous armor]]. BV (2.0) = 1,667<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 232, "Great Wyrm's Jihad variant from RS3060u".</ref> + * ''Great Wyrm 2'' - Produced during the [[Jihad]], this variant utilizes new innovations introduced just prior to the war. The dual Ultra autocannons have been removed in favor for a [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition. The LRM launcher and ER Small Lasers has been also removed. In their place a third ER Medium Laser been added, and [[AP Gauss Rifle]] with ton of ammunition. Armor protection has been increased with standard armor exchanged for [[Ferro-Fibrous|Ferro Fiberous armor]]. BV (2.0) = 1,667<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 232 - "Great Wyrm's Jihad variant from RS3060u".</ref> − − ===Custom Variants=== − *; ''Great Wyrm'' Aemelia : This customized Clan 'Mech was created by an abandoned [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] warrior named [[Aemelia]] on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[Rockland]] in [[3062]]<ref name=MUL/>. She evaded capture by the forces of [[Operation Bulldog|Operation: Bulldog]] and found herself alone for two years, waiting for word from a now dead Clan. She decided to patrol the world alone, dispatching pirates. She took a ''Great Wyrm'' BattleMech out of storage from a hidden Jaguar depot and removed ammunition-dependent weapons, replacing them with an [[ER large laser]], a [[large pulse laser]], and a pair of [[ER medium laser]]s and [[ER small laser]]s. BV (1.0) = 1,394<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 3, "Great Wyrm Aemelia" - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website.</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Great Wyrm'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks|Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Great Wyrm Entry.</ref> − * [[Stable]] − − ==Related BattleMechs== − ''[[Dragon]]'' - Despite the design being rejected by the SLDF, it would become the basis of the Great Wyrm after the SLDF-in-Exile became the Clans. − − ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was altered either to '''''Teufelsdrache'''''<ref>see BattleTech. Die Welt des 31. Jahrhunderts, p. 498</ref>, which literally means ''Devil's Dragon'', or to '''''Terror'''''<ref>[https://www.ulisses-spiele.de/assets/download/oldcontent/BattleTech_Einheitenliste.pdf?x55694 BattleTech Einheitenliste, Ulisses Spiele (Online-Source, PDF)</ref>. It is unclear whether both names were used in German products or one source contains a printing error. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Greatwyrm.jpg|Original ''Great Wyrm'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 60:
Line 38: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== *''[[Combat Operations]]'' *''[[Combat Operations]]'' − *''[[Master Unit List]]'' + *''[http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/MasterUnitList_v1-66p_Names.pdf Master Unit List.pdf]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' − *''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]]+ − [[Category:BattleMechs|Great Wyrm]] + + [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Clan Mongoose BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Clan General BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar BattleMechs]] − [[Category:German renamed units]]
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| − | |image = Greatwyrm.jpg | + | |image=Greatwyrm.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Great Wyrm |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Cudahy Assembly Plant Delta]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Cudahy Assembly Plant Delta]], [[Circe]] |
| − | | | + | |model= |
| − | | | + | |class=Medium |
| − | + | |cost= 4,064,133 C-bills | |
| − | |cost = 4,064,133 | + | |mass=45 |
| − | + | |chassis=Type 56-45C Modified | |
| − | + | |armor=CerPlate Mod 2F | |
| − | |mass = 45 | + | |engine=RFUM 225 Standard |
| − | |chassis = | + | |speed=86 |
| − | |armor = | + | |armament= |
| − | |engine = | + | *1x [[LRM-10]] |
| − | + | *2x [[Ultra Autocannon/2]]s | |
| − | + | *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s | |
| − | + | *2x [[ER Small Laser]]s | |
| − | |speed = 86 | + | |BV (1.0)=1,139<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref> |
| − | |armament = | + | |BV (2.0)=1,331<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 231</ref> |
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| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,139<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,331<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 231 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Great Wyrm''''' was one of the first | + | The '''''Great Wyrm''''' was one of the first uniquely [[Clan]] [[BattleMech]]s ever developed. [[Clan Mongoose]] scientists used the specifications for the ''[[Dragon]]'' as the basis for their new creation, and were able to update it to their liking in a little more than a year. The ''Great Wyrm'' first saw action in [[2844]] against [[Clan Star Adder]] and it soon found its way into the ''[[touman]]s'' of every Clan. With the development of the [[OmniMech]], however, the ''Great Wyrm'' was reduced to a [[solahma]] unit and production finally ceased in [[2872]]. |
| − | + | In creating the ''Great Wyrm'', the Mongoose creators reduced the ''Dragon'''s weight by fifteen tons. It mounts a corresponding seven tons of armor. | |
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| − | + | ==Armament== | |
| + | For long-range, the ''Great Wyrm'' makes use of a Mk. 44 [[LRM-10]] and a pair of Series GAA-22 Rapid Fire Cannons. The design uses its speed to stay out of the range of most enemies' guns while peppering them with these. If any enemy manages to close, or if the ammunition is expended, the ''Great Wyrm'' also mounts a pair of Series 1 Mk. 3 [[ER Medium Laser]]s and Series 1 Mk. 2 [[ER Small Laser]]s. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * ''Great Wyrm 2'' - Produced during the [[Jihad]], this variant utilizes new innovations introduced just prior to the war. The dual Ultra autocannons have been removed in favor for a [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition. The LRM launcher and ER Small Lasers has been also removed. In their place a third ER Medium Laser been added, and [[AP Gauss Rifle]] with ton of ammunition. Armor protection has been increased with standard armor exchanged for [[Ferro-Fibrous|Ferro Fiberous armor]]. BV (2.0) = 1,667<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 232 - "Great Wyrm's Jihad variant from RS3060u".</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
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