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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]] − |production year = 2844 + |production year=2844 − |year reference = <ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1284/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1284/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |model = Standard + |model= − |cost = 4,064,133 [[C-bill]]s + |cost= 4,064,133 C-bills − |Tech Base = Clan + |Tech Base=Clan − |mech type = BattleMech + |mech type=BattleMech − |mass = 45 + |mass=45 − |chassis = [[Type 56-45C Modified]] + |chassis=Type 56-45C Modified − |armor = [[CerPlate Mod 2F]] + |armor=CerPlate Mod 2F − |engine = [[RFUM 225]] + |engine=RFUM 225 Standard − |comsys = [[Block 7 TRACONM]] + |comsys=[[Block 7 TRACONM]] − |T&T = [[TRTTS-X Mk. I]] + |T&T=[[TRTTS-X Mk. I]] − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] + |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] − |speed = 86.4 + |speed=86.4 − |armament = + |armament= − * 1x [[LRM-10]] + *1x [[LRM-10]] − * 2x [[UAC/2]]s + *2x [[Ultra Autocannon/2]]s − * 2x [[ER medium laser]]s + *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s − * 2x [[ER small laser]]s + *2x [[ER Small Laser]]s − |BV (1.0) = 1,139<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref> + |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> + |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 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. The ''Great Wyrm'' first saw action in 2844 against [[Clan Star Adder]], and 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 [[Production Ceased::2872]].<ref name=TRO3060/> + + In creating the ''Great Wyrm'', the Mongoose creators reduced the ''Dragon'''s weight by fifteen tons. It mounts a corresponding seven tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== − 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/>+ 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.<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/> ==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]] in [[Reintroduction Year::3069]]<ref name=MUL/>, this variant utilizes new innovations introduced just prior to the war. The dual Ultra autocannons have been removed in favor of a [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition. The LRM launcher and ER Small Lasers 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|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=== ===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> + *;''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|Extended Range Medium]] and [[ER Small Laser|Small Lasers]]. 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== ==Related BattleMechs== Line 48:
Line 44: ==Notes== ==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.+ 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== Line 66:
Line 62: *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]]+ [[Category:BattleMechs|Great Wyrm]] [[Category:BattleMechs|Great Wyrm]] [[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:Clan Smoke Jaguar BattleMechs]] [[Category:German renamed units]] [[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]] |
| − | |production year = 2844 | + | |production year=2844 |
| − | |year reference = <ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1284/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1284/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model = | + | |model= |
| − | |cost = 4,064,133 | + | |cost= 4,064,133 C-bills |
| − | |Tech Base = Clan | + | |Tech Base=Clan |
| − | |mech type = BattleMech | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| − | |mass = 45 | + | |mass=45 |
| − | |chassis = | + | |chassis=Type 56-45C Modified |
| − | |armor = | + | |armor=CerPlate Mod 2F |
| − | |engine = | + | |engine=RFUM 225 Standard |
| − | |comsys = [[Block 7 TRACONM]] | + | |comsys=[[Block 7 TRACONM]] |
| − | |T&T = [[TRTTS-X Mk. I]] | + | |T&T=[[TRTTS-X Mk. I]] |
| − | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] |
| − | |speed = 86.4 | + | |speed=86.4 |
| − | |armament = | + | |armament= |
| − | * 1x [[LRM-10]] | + | *1x [[LRM-10]] |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | *2x [[Ultra Autocannon/2]]s |
| − | * 2x [[ER | + | *2x [[ER Medium Laser]]s |
| − | * 2x [[ER | + | *2x [[ER Small Laser]]s |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,139<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref> | + | |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> | + | |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> |
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==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 | + | 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. The ''Great Wyrm'' first saw action in 2844 against [[Clan Star Adder]], and 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 [[Production Ceased::2872]].<ref name=TRO3060/> |
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| + | In creating the ''Great Wyrm'', the Mongoose creators reduced the ''Dragon'''s weight by fifteen tons. It mounts a corresponding seven tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3060/> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | + | 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.<ref name=TRO3060/> | |
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==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 | + | *;''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 Ultra autocannons have been removed in favor of a [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper Assault Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition. The LRM launcher and ER Small Lasers 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|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=== | ===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 | + | *;''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|Extended Range Medium]] and [[ER Small Laser|Small Lasers]]. BV (1.0) = 1,394<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 3, "Great Wyrm Aemelia" - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website.</ref> |
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==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
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==Notes== | ==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== | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Great Wyrm]] | [[Category:BattleMechs|Great Wyrm]] | ||
[[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:45 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Clan | + | [[Category:Clan General BattleMechs]] |
[[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:German renamed units]] | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||