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| − | |manufacturer=[[Krupp Armaments Works]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Krupp Armaments Works]]<ref name="TRO:3067p54+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 54-55, "GUR-2G Gurkha"</ref> |
|production year=3063 | |production year=3063 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1351/ MUL online | + | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1351/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model=GUR-2G | + | |model=GUR-2G<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
|class=Light | |class=Light | ||
| − | |cost= 6,659,910 C- | + | |cost= 6,659,910 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | |mass=35 | + | |mass=35<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | |chassis=Krupp 255 | + | |chassis=[[Chassis#Models|Krupp 255 Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | |armor=Krupp 155 | + | |armor=[[Krupp 155]]<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | |engine=[[Magna 245 XL]] | + | |engine=[[Magna 245 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | |comsys=[[Exeter Longscan 500]] w/[[C3i Computer]] | + | |comsys=[[Exeter Longscan 500]] w/[[C3i Computer]]<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | |T&T=[[Garret T97C]] | + | |T&T=[[Garret T97C]]<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]] | + | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | |speed=118.8 | + | |speed=118.8<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | *1x [[ER PPC]] | + | *1x [[ER PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | *4x [[ER Small Laser]]s | + | *4x [[ER Small Laser]]s<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | *1x [[Sword]] | + | *1x [[Sword]]<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | |BV (1.0)=892<ref>'' | + | |BV (1.0)=892 (C3: 104)<ref name="COp134">''Combat Operations'', p. 134, "Force Faction Tables"</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,101 | + | |BV (2.0)=1,101<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/><ref name="MUL1"/> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | 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 (pilot)|MechWarrior]] can rapidly find him or herself attacked by up to six extremely accurate 'Mechs. | + | 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 (pilot)|MechWarrior]] can rapidly find him or herself attacked by up to six extremely accurate 'Mechs.<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | ==Weapons and Equipment== | + | == Weapons and Equipment == |
| − | 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. | + | 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.<ref name="TRO:3067p54+"/> |
| − | ==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<ref | + | *;GUR-4G : The 4G variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3065]]<ref name="MUL2"/> 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<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-6G : The 6G variant carries an [[ER Large Laser]] and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The left arm carries three ER Small Lasers. The sword remains, and it is equipped with eleven double heat sinks. BV(2.0)=1,134<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 83</ref> | + | *;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 Lasers. The sword remains, and it is equipped with eleven double heat sinks. 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 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 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> | + | *;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 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> |
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[ | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:BattleMechs|Gurkha]] |
| − | [[Category:Light BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Light BattleMechs|Gurkha]] |
| − | [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:35 ton BattleMechs|Gurkha]] |
| − | [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Melee BattleMechs|Gurkha]] |
| − | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs|Gurkha]] |
| − | [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:Improved C3 Equipped BattleMechs|Gurkha]] |
Revision as of 07:12, 24 June 2016
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Krupp Armaments Works[1] |
| Production Year | 3063[2] |
| Model | GUR-2G[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 6,659,910 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35[1] tons[[Category:35[1] ton BattleMechs]] |
| Chassis | Krupp 255 Endo Steel[1] |
| Armor | Krupp 155[1] |
| Engine | Magna 245 XL[1] |
| Communications System | Exeter Longscan 500 w/C3i Computer[1] |
| Targeting Tracking System | Garret T97C[1] |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks[1] |
| Speed | 118.8[1] km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 892 (C3: 104)[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,101[1][2] |
Description
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 Gurkhas 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 jets, 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.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
The four Diverse Optics ER Small Lasers 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.[1]
Variants
- GUR-6G
- The 6G variant introduced in 3067[6] carries an ER Large Laser and two ER Medium Lasers. The left arm carries three ER Small Lasers. The sword remains, and it is equipped with eleven double heat sinks. BV(2.0)=1,134[7][6]
- GUR-8G
- The 8G variant developed in 3069[8] strips out all the existing weapons and replaces them with a Snub-Nose PPC, ER Small Laser, and three ER Medium Lasers. The Sword has 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[9][8]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 54-55, "GUR-2G Gurkha"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Gurkha
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 134, "Force Faction Tables"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online entry for the Gurkha GUR-4G variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 82
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online entry for the Gurkha GUR-6G variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 83
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 MUL online entry for the Gurkha GUR-8G variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 84