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| − | [[Barcella Alpha]] | + | [[Barcella Alpha]]<ref name=TRJp10f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 10–11: "Griffin IIC". Stats are those of the IIC 4, not the base model.</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:PP --> |
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[[Manufacturing Plant SFF-FK2]]<ref name=rg14p4>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14'', p. 4</ref> | [[Manufacturing Plant SFF-FK2]]<ref name=rg14p4>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14'', p. 4</ref> | ||
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*; ''Griffin IIC'' 4 : This upgrade was first designed by [[Clan Nova Cat]] with assistance from [[Clan Diamond Shark]] and [[Clan Cloud Cobra]]. It retains the [[Series 7NC]] [[ER large laser]] and [[Series 1NC]] [[ER small laser]], but replaces the [[LRM-5]] launchers with a pair of [[ATM-3]]s. Three tons of ammunition allows for maximum flexibility. The jump jets are [[Northrup Starlifters M40s]], the comms a [[JNE Integrated]], the T&T system a [[Build 3 CAT TTS]].<ref name=TRJp10f /> BV (1.0) = 1,407, BV (2.0) = 1,475<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 244</ref> or 1,407<ref name=TRJp10f /> | *; ''Griffin IIC'' 4 : This upgrade was first designed by [[Clan Nova Cat]] with assistance from [[Clan Diamond Shark]] and [[Clan Cloud Cobra]]. It retains the [[Series 7NC]] [[ER large laser]] and [[Series 1NC]] [[ER small laser]], but replaces the [[LRM-5]] launchers with a pair of [[ATM-3]]s. Three tons of ammunition allows for maximum flexibility. The jump jets are [[Northrup Starlifters M40s]], the comms a [[JNE Integrated]], the T&T system a [[Build 3 CAT TTS]].<ref name=TRJp10f /> BV (1.0) = 1,407, BV (2.0) = 1,475<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 244</ref> or 1,407<ref name=TRJp10f /> | ||
| − | *; ''Griffin IIC'' 5 : This anti-[[infantry]] variant replaces the [[LRM-5]] launchers with six [[Series 34NC]] [[light machine gun]]s. The weight saved allowed for the inclusion of enough [[Northrup Starlifter M41]] [[improved jump jet]]s to leap up to 210 meters, a scant improvement. This inclusion necessitated reshuffling the locations of the lasers.<ref>[http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=430 "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"] | + | *; ''Griffin IIC'' 5 : This anti-[[infantry]] variant replaces the [[LRM-5]] launchers with six [[Series 34NC]] [[light machine gun]]s. The weight saved allowed for the inclusion of enough [[Northrup Starlifter M41]] [[improved jump jet]]s to leap up to 210 meters, a scant improvement. This inclusion necessitated reshuffling the locations of the lasers.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101212132034/http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=430 "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"]</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,344<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 245</ref> |
*; ''Griffin IIC'' 6 : Based on the ''Griffin IIC'' 4, the Nova Cats first deployed this variant during the [[Jihad]]. The [[ATM-3]]s stay in place, but the lasers were removed and replaced by a single [[heavy large laser]]. A [[targeting computer]] offsets the sensor interference from the big gun, and [[improved jump jet]]s allow the ''IIC'' 6 to cover 240 meters in every jump. BV (2.0) = 1,468<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 275</ref> | *; ''Griffin IIC'' 6 : Based on the ''Griffin IIC'' 4, the Nova Cats first deployed this variant during the [[Jihad]]. The [[ATM-3]]s stay in place, but the lasers were removed and replaced by a single [[heavy large laser]]. A [[targeting computer]] offsets the sensor interference from the big gun, and [[improved jump jet]]s allow the ''IIC'' 6 to cover 240 meters in every jump. BV (2.0) = 1,468<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 275</ref> | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * Author [[Ashley Watkins]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231121234813/https://panther6actual.blogspot.com/2015/10/technical-read-out-3055.html blog entry] that she designed stats and wrote background for ''Griffin IIC'' as originally published in ''TRO:3055''. | ||
* On the Japanese port of [[Mechwarrior 1]], the ''Griffin IIC''<nowiki>'</nowiki> concept art was originally the ''[[BattleMaster]]''; as the ''Griffin'' never made an appearance anywhere in the game. When [[Technical Readout: 3055]] was created in 1992, FASA took the ''BattleMaster''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s concept art from the Japanese version of the game to create the ''Griffin IIC''. | * On the Japanese port of [[Mechwarrior 1]], the ''Griffin IIC''<nowiki>'</nowiki> concept art was originally the ''[[BattleMaster]]''; as the ''Griffin'' never made an appearance anywhere in the game. When [[Technical Readout: 3055]] was created in 1992, FASA took the ''BattleMaster''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s concept art from the Japanese version of the game to create the ''Griffin IIC''. | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades]]'' | ||
| − | * [http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=430 "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"] | + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20101212132034/http://battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=430 "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"] |
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Latest revision as of 09:34, 5 March 2024
- This article is about the IIC-style BattleMech. For the original parent design or other uses, see Griffin and Griffin (disambiguation).
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| Griffin IIC | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Barcella Alpha[1]
Manufacturing Plant SFF-FK2[2] |
| Production Year | 2852[3] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 4,255,510 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Clan BattleMech |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | NCIS Type M endo steel |
| Armor | Alpha Compound Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Consolidated 240 |
| Communications System | Unknown |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unknown |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Northrup Starlifters M40s |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,492 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,608[4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Clans upgraded the venerable Griffin design until the BattleMech now known as the Griffin IIC emerged.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Seven tons of ferro-fibrous armor are mounted on an Endo Steel frame, giving the Griffin IIC almost maximum armor protection for its size. It is slightly faster than its antecedent thanks to a 240-rated fusion engine, and it correspondingly mounts enough jump jets to leap up to 180 meters at a time.
This fire support 'Mech is armed with an ER large laser for direct-fire and four LRM-5 launchers, giving it a strength that exceeds the original Inner Sphere design, while being faster and lighter. Two tons of ammunition prove sufficient for most Clan engagements. Unlike the original, none of the IIC's weapons have a minimum range, so it is just as deadly up close, where it can also add in an ER small laser. It does not need additional double heat sinks to stay relatively cool.
Variants[edit]
- Griffin IIC 2
- This variant swaps the LRM-5s for Streak SRM-2s. BV (1.0) = 1,454, BV (2.0) = 1,516[5][6]
- Griffin IIC 3
- Similar to the IIC 2, this variant retains the ER large laser, but trades out the rest of the armament for a heavy small laser, two Streak SRM-2s and two heavy medium lasers.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,317, BV (2.0) = 1,532[7]
- Griffin IIC 4
- This upgrade was first designed by Clan Nova Cat with assistance from Clan Diamond Shark and Clan Cloud Cobra. It retains the Series 7NC ER large laser and Series 1NC ER small laser, but replaces the LRM-5 launchers with a pair of ATM-3s. Three tons of ammunition allows for maximum flexibility. The jump jets are Northrup Starlifters M40s, the comms a JNE Integrated, the T&T system a Build 3 CAT TTS.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,407, BV (2.0) = 1,475[8] or 1,407[1]
- Griffin IIC 5
- This anti-infantry variant replaces the LRM-5 launchers with six Series 34NC light machine guns. The weight saved allowed for the inclusion of enough Northrup Starlifter M41 improved jump jets to leap up to 210 meters, a scant improvement. This inclusion necessitated reshuffling the locations of the lasers.[9] BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,344[10]
- Griffin IIC 6
- Based on the Griffin IIC 4, the Nova Cats first deployed this variant during the Jihad. The ATM-3s stay in place, but the lasers were removed and replaced by a single heavy large laser. A targeting computer offsets the sensor interference from the big gun, and improved jump jets allow the IIC 6 to cover 240 meters in every jump. BV (2.0) = 1,468[11]
- Griffin IIC 9
- Developed by the Draconis Combine[2], this version uses Inner Sphere weaponry. The head carries an ER small laser, the center torso mount houses a medium X-Pulse laser, and the side torsos each carry a Thunderbolt 5 missile launcher with one ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,106[12]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Griffin IIC is subject to the following Design Quirk:[13]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
Griffin - 15 tons lighter, the Griffin IIC is a Clan upgrade of the Inner Sphere Griffin.
Notes[edit]
- Author Ashley Watkins stated in a blog entry that she designed stats and wrote background for Griffin IIC as originally published in TRO:3055.
- On the Japanese port of Mechwarrior 1, the Griffin IIC' concept art was originally the BattleMaster; as the Griffin never made an appearance anywhere in the game. When Technical Readout: 3055 was created in 1992, FASA took the BattleMaster's concept art from the Japanese version of the game to create the Griffin IIC.
Gallery[edit]
Original Griffin IIC from TRO:3055
Griffin IIC from RG:ilClan v14
Griffin IIC 3 from TRO:Phoenix
Griffin IIC 4 from TRO:Phoenix
Griffin IIC 6 from TRO:3085
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 10–11: "Griffin IIC". Stats are those of the IIC 4, not the base model.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14, p. 4
- ↑ MUL online date for the Griffin IIC
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 241
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 242
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14, p. 15
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 243
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 244
- ↑ "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 245
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 275
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14, p. 16
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92 BattleMech Quirk Table - Griffin IIC Entry.
Bibliography[edit]
- Combat Operations
- Master Unit List: Battle Values
- Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14
- Record Sheets: 3055/3058
- Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix
- Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades
- "Stalwart Nova Cat Weaponry"
- Technical Readout: 3055
- Technical Readout: Project Phoenix
- Technical Readout: 3085
- Total Warfare Style Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades