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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = gurkha.jpg + |image=gurkha.jpg − |name = ''Gurkha'' + |name=Gurka − |manufacturer = [[Krupp Armaments Works]]<ref name=TRJp60f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 60–61: "GUR-2G Gurkha"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 --> + |manufacturer=[[Krupp Armaments Works]] − |production year = 3063+ |model=GUR-2G − |year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1351/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>+ |class=Light − |model = GUR-2G<ref name=TRJp60f /> + |mass=35 − |class = Light + |chassis=Krupp 255 [[Endo Steel]] − |cost = 6,659,910 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>+ |armor=Krupp 155 − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere+ |engine=Magna 245 XL − |mech type = BattleMech+ |speed=118.8 − |feet = 2+ |armament= − |mass = 35 + *1x[[ER PPC]] − |chassis = [[Krupp 255 Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp60f /> --> + *4x[[ER Small Laser]]s − |armor = [[Krupp 155]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp60f /> --> + *1x[[Sword]] − |engine = [[Magna 245 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp60f /> --> + |BV (1.0)=892 − |comsys = [[Exeter Longscan 500]] with [[C3i Computer]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp60f /> --> − |T&T = [[Garret T97C]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp60f /> --> − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp60f /> --> − |speed = 118 <!-- <ref name=TRJp60f /> --> − |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp60f /> --> − * 1x [[ER PPC]] − * 4x [[ER small laser]] − * 1x [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] − |BV (1.0) = 892 (C3: 104)<ref name="COp134">''Combat Operations'', p. 134: "Force Faction Tables"</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,101<ref name=TRJp60f /><ref name="MUL1"/> }} }} + + ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Gurkha''''' was developed by the [[Word of Blake]] in response to a request from [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake|Precentor Martial]] [[Cameron St. Jamais]] to keep the production lines on [[Terra]] running. To open up as much space as possible for weapons and equipment, the ''Gurkha'' is built on a lightweight [[Krupp 255]] [[endo steel]] chassis and is powered by a lightweight [[Magna 245]] [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 118.8 km/h. That, combined with the ''Gurkha''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s seven and a half tons of [[Krupp 155]] armor, make taking the 'Mech down a difficult proposition. Its only real deficiency is its lack of [[jump jet]]s, which make maneuvering in limiting terrain difficult for the 'Mech. As the Word of Blake's opponents realized the power of this little 'Mech, ''Gurkhas'' quickly became targets to be eliminated quickly, as the [[C3i computer]] often means that an individual [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] can rapidly find him or herself attacked by up to six extremely accurate 'Mechs.<ref name="TRO:3067p54+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 54–55: "GUR-2G Gurkha"</ref> + The ''Gurkha'' was developed by the [[Word of Blake]] in response to a request from [[Precentor Martial]] [[Cameron St. Jamais]] to keep the production lines on [[Terra]] running. The ''Gurkha'' itself is engineered as an up-close and personal fighter. To open up as much space as possible for weapons and equipment, the ''Gurkha'' is built on a lightweight Krupp 255 [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a lightweight Magna 245 [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 118.8 km/h. That, combined with the ''Gurkha''s seven and a half tons of Krupp 155 armor, make taking the 'Mech down a difficult proposition. Its only real deficiency is its lack of [[jump jet]]s, which make maneuvering in limiting terrain difficult for the 'Mech. As the Word of Blake's opponents realized the power of this little 'Mech, ''Gurkhas'' quickly became targets to be eliminated quickly, as the C3i Computer often means that an individual [[MechWarrior]] can rapidly find him or herself attacked by up to six extremely accurate 'Mechs. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The four [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER small laser]]s and the [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] all lend themselves to the up-close style of fighting that the ''Gurkha'' is centered around. It can deal a fair amount of damage relatively quickly, but its real strength lies in the [[C3i]] that allows the other five members of the pilot's [[Level II]] to effectively fire upon the ''Gurkha's'' target. The [[Fusigon Longtooth]] [[ER PPC]] provides a strong long-range punch that may surprise opponents who do not expect such a powerful weapon on a [[BattleMech#Light|light]] 'Mech.<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> + The four Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]]s and the [[Sword]] all lend themselves to the up-close style of fighting that the ''Gurkha'' is centered around. It can deal a fair amount of damage relatively quickly, but its real strength lies in the [[C3i]] that allows the other five members of the pilot's Level II to effectively fire upon the ''Gurkha's'' target. The Fusigon Longtooth [[ER PPC]] provides a strong long-range punch that may surprise opponents who do not expect such a powerful weapon on a light 'Mech. ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; GUR-4G : The 4G field modification, developed in [[Introduction Year::3065]],<ref name="MUL2"/> replaces the [[ER PPC]] with a [[large pulse laser]] for an accurate, stronger close-range punch at the expense of the 'Mech's long-range firepower.<ref name=TRJp60f /> BV (1.0) = 787,<ref name="COp134"/> BV (2.0) = 908<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 82</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4254/gurkha-gur-4g/ MUL online entry for the Gurkha GUR-4G variant]''</ref> + *GUR-4G - The 4G variant replaces the [[ER PPC]] with a [[Large Pulse Laser]] for a stronger (and quite accurate) close-range punch at the expense of the 'Mech's long-range firepower. BV (1.0) = 787 − − *; GUR-6G : The 6G variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3067]],<ref name="MUL3"/> carries an [[ER large laser]] and two [[ER medium laser]]s. The left arm carries three [[ER small laser]]s. The sword remains, and one additional heat sink is equipped to bring the total to 11 [[double heat sink]]s. BV(2.0)=1,134<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 83</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5663/gurkha-gur-6g/ MUL online entry for the Gurkha GUR-6G variant]''</ref> − − *; GUR-8G : The 8G variant, developed in [[Introduction Year::3069]],<ref name="MUL4"/> strips out all the existing weapons and replaces them with a [[snub-nose PPC]], [[ER small laser]], and three [[ER medium laser]]s. The sword has also been replaced by a [[retractable blade]]; to increase the amount of physical damage, the 8G is equipped with [[Triple Strength Myomer]]. BV(2.0)=1,229<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 84</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5664/gurkha-gur-8g/ MUL online entry for the Gurkha GUR-8G variant]''</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Gurkha'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table -Gurkha Entry</ref> − * [[Bad Reputation]] − * [[Exposed Actuators]] − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:Gurkha.jpg|Original ''Gurkha'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== − <references />+ *[[Record Sheets: 3067]] + *[[Technical Readout: 3067]] − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' − * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' − [[Category:'Mechs]] + [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] − [[Category:BattleMechs|Gurkha]] + [[Category:BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Light BattleMechs|Gurkha]] + [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] − [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs|Gurkha]] + [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Melee BattleMechs|Gurkha]] + [[Category:501-1000 BV BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs|Gurkha]] + [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] − [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs|Gurkha]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = gurkha.jpg | + | |image=gurkha.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Gurka |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Krupp Armaments Works]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Krupp Armaments Works]] |
| − | + | |model=GUR-2G | |
| − | + | |class=Light | |
| − | |model = GUR-2G | + | |mass=35 |
| − | |class = Light | + | |chassis=Krupp 255 [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | + | |armor=Krupp 155 | |
| − | + | |engine=Magna 245 XL | |
| − | + | |speed=118.8 | |
| − | + | |armament= | |
| − | |mass = 35 | + | *1x[[ER PPC]] |
| − | |chassis = [[ | + | *4x[[ER Small Laser]]s |
| − | |armor = | + | *1x[[Sword]] |
| − | |engine = | + | |BV (1.0)=892 |
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| − | |speed = 118 | ||
| − | |armament = | ||
| − | * 1x [[ER PPC]] | ||
| − | * 4x [[ER | ||
| − | * 1x [[Sword | ||
| − | |BV (1.0) = 892 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The | + | The ''Gurkha'' was developed by the [[Word of Blake]] in response to a request from [[Precentor Martial]] [[Cameron St. Jamais]] to keep the production lines on [[Terra]] running. The ''Gurkha'' itself is engineered as an up-close and personal fighter. To open up as much space as possible for weapons and equipment, the ''Gurkha'' is built on a lightweight Krupp 255 [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a lightweight Magna 245 [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 118.8 km/h. That, combined with the ''Gurkha''s seven and a half tons of Krupp 155 armor, make taking the 'Mech down a difficult proposition. Its only real deficiency is its lack of [[jump jet]]s, which make maneuvering in limiting terrain difficult for the 'Mech. As the Word of Blake's opponents realized the power of this little 'Mech, ''Gurkhas'' quickly became targets to be eliminated quickly, as the C3i Computer often means that an individual [[MechWarrior]] can rapidly find him or herself attacked by up to six extremely accurate 'Mechs. |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The four | + | The four Diverse Optics [[ER Small Laser]]s and the [[Sword]] all lend themselves to the up-close style of fighting that the ''Gurkha'' is centered around. It can deal a fair amount of damage relatively quickly, but its real strength lies in the [[C3i]] that allows the other five members of the pilot's Level II to effectively fire upon the ''Gurkha's'' target. The Fusigon Longtooth [[ER PPC]] provides a strong long-range punch that may surprise opponents who do not expect such a powerful weapon on a light 'Mech. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | *GUR-4G - The 4G variant replaces the [[ER PPC]] with a [[Large Pulse Laser]] for a stronger (and quite accurate) close-range punch at the expense of the 'Mech's long-range firepower. BV (1.0) = 787 |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | *[[Technical Readout: 3067]] | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category:BattleMechs | + | [[Category:BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category:Light BattleMechs | + | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:501-1000 BV BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] |
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