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{{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= | + | |model = Standard |
| − | + | |cost = 4,064,133 [[C-bill]]s | |
| − | |cost= 4,064,133 C- | + | |Tech Base = Clan |
| − | |mass=45 | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |chassis=Type 56-45C Modified | + | |mass = 45 |
| − | |armor=CerPlate Mod 2F | + | |chassis = [[Type 56-45C Modified]] |
| − | |engine=RFUM 225 | + | |armor = [[CerPlate Mod 2F]] |
| − | |comsys=[[Block 7 TRACONM]] | + | |engine = [[RFUM 225]] |
| − | |T&T=[[TRTTS-X Mk. I]] | + | |comsys = [[Block 7 TRACONM]] |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | + | |T&T = [[TRTTS-X Mk. I]] |
| − | |speed=86.4 | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]] |
| − | |armament= | + | |speed = 86.4 |
| − | *1x [[LRM-10]] | + | |armament = |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 1x [[LRM-10]] |
| − | *2x [[ER | + | * 2x [[UAC/2]]s |
| − | *2x [[ER | + | * 2x [[ER medium laser]]s |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,139<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref> | + | * 2x [[ER small laser]]s |
| − | |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 (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. The ''Great Wyrm'' first saw action in 2844 against [[Clan Star Adder]], and soon found its way into the ''[[touman]] | + | 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/> |
| − | + | ==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/> | ||
| − | + | 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/> | |
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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 [[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> |
===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 | + | *; ''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> |
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| + | ==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== | ||
''[[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. | ''[[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. | ||
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| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Greatwyrm.jpg|Original ''Great Wyrm'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''[[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 | + | [[Category:Clan Mongoose BattleMechs]] |
[[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Smoke Jaguar BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:33, 5 March 2024
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| Great Wyrm | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Cudahy Assembly Plant Delta |
| Production Year | 2844[1] |
| Model | Standard |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 4,064,133 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 45 tons |
| Chassis | Type 56-45C Modified |
| Armor | CerPlate Mod 2F |
| Engine | RFUM 225 |
| Communications System | Block 7 TRACONM |
| Targeting Tracking System | TRTTS-X Mk. I |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,139[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,331[3][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Great Wyrm was one of the first unique Clan BattleMechs 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'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 2872.[4]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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 sinks.[4]
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/2s, 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 lasers and Series 1 Mk. 2 ER small lasers.[4]
Variants[edit]
- Great Wyrm 2
- Produced during the Jihad in 3069[1], this variant utilizes new innovations introduced just prior to the war. The dual UAC/2s have been removed in favor of a HAG 20 with two tons of ammunition. The LRM-10 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 armor. BV (2.0) = 1,667[5]
Custom Variants[edit]
- 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[1]. She evaded capture by the forces of 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 lasers and ER small lasers. BV (1.0) = 1,394[6]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Great Wyrm is subject to the following Design Quirk:[7]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
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[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was altered either to Teufelsdrache[8], which literally means Devil's Dragon, or to Terror[9]. It is unclear whether both names were used in German products or one source contains a printing error.
Gallery[edit]
Original Great Wyrm from TRO:3060
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 MUL online date for the Great Wyrm
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 108
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 231
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 155-154, "Great Wyrm Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 232, "Great Wyrm's Jihad variant from RS3060u".
- ↑ Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs p. 3, "Great Wyrm Aemelia" - Custom Variant published by BattleCorps website.
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Great Wyrm Entry.
- ↑ see BattleTech. Die Welt des 31. Jahrhunderts, p. 498
- ↑ [https://www.ulisses-spiele.de/assets/download/oldcontent/BattleTech_Einheitenliste.pdf?x55694 BattleTech Einheitenliste, Ulisses Spiele (Online-Source, PDF)