Difference between revisions of "Legion"
BobTheZombie (talk | contribs) m (added canonicity section, notes) |
m |
||
(7 intermediate revisions by 6 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Otheruses|the apocyphal tank from [[MechCommander 2]]|the famed mercenary unit|Gray Death Legion}} | {{Otheruses|the apocyphal tank from [[MechCommander 2]]|the famed mercenary unit|Gray Death Legion}} | ||
{{ApocryphalArticle}} | {{ApocryphalArticle}} | ||
− | |||
{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Legion (MC2).png|191px | | image = Legion (MC2).png|191px | ||
| name = Legion | | name = Legion | ||
− | | manufacturer = | + | | manufacturer = |
| production year = 3063 | | production year = 3063 | ||
| year reference = | | year reference = | ||
− | | Mission = Mech Hunter | + | | Mission = 'Mech Hunter |
| Type = Tracked | | Type = Tracked | ||
− | | cost = | + | | cost = |
| mass = 100 | | mass = 100 | ||
− | | armor = | + | | armor = |
− | | heat sinks = | + | | heat sinks = |
− | | engine = | + | | engine = |
− | | comsys = | + | | comsys = |
− | | T&T = | + | | T&T = |
− | | speed = | + | | speed = |
− | | Crew = | + | | Crew = |
| armament = | | armament = | ||
− | * | + | *2 x [[Gauss rifle]]s |
− | * | + | *2 x [[Medium laser]]s |
− | * | + | *1 x [[Streak SRM-2]] (see Notes) |
| BV (1.0) = | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = | | BV (2.0) = | ||
Line 28: | Line 27: | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''Legion''' assault [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] was a [[Steiner]] attempt at | + | The '''Legion''' assault [[Combat Vehicle|tank]] was a [[House Steiner]] attempt at creating a vehicle capable of crippling or destroying [[BattleMech]]s and successor to the [[Alacorn]] tank as an alternative to the obsolete model. The factory that made these on [[Carver V]] was destroyed by [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] shortly after it began production, along with all operational Legion tanks on base; it is unknown if any escaped.<ref name=MC2>''MechCommander 2'' - Facility Assault: Legion </ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
− | The Legion's main armament consists of two [[Gauss | + | The Legion's main armament consists of two [[Gauss rifle]]s, which give it ample long range capabilities. For closer-ranged enemies, the Legion relies on two [[medium laser]]s and a pair of short-range homing missile launchers, apparently a [[Streak SRM-2]] system. All of these weapons are found in the turret. The vehicle is heavily armored on all sides except the rear, which makes it susceptible to fast or stealthy units.<ref name=MC2/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
Line 37: | Line 36: | ||
==Canonicity== | ==Canonicity== | ||
− | Being mentioned only in an [[apocryphal]] source (the video game [[MechCommander 2]]), the | + | Being mentioned only in an [[apocryphal]] source (the video game [[MechCommander 2]]), the Legion must consequentially be considered apocryphal as well. |
+ | |||
+ | It also appears in the noncanonical fan novel ''[[Berserkerbanden]]''. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | The vehicle's weapons include two "SRM Launchers", which equates to one SRM- | + | * The vehicle's weapons include two "SRM Launchers", which equates to one SRM-4, and the fact that the missiles track their targets means it can be assumed that they are the Streak variant. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Line 46: | Line 47: | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | * ''[[Berserkerbanden]]'' | ||
* ''[[MechCommander 2]]'' | * ''[[MechCommander 2]]'' | ||
+ | |||
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] |
Latest revision as of 05:44, 11 July 2022
- This article is about the apocyphal tank from MechCommander 2. For the famed mercenary unit, see Gray Death Legion.
Apocryphal This article's subject is only mentioned in apocryphal sources, i.e. official BattleTech products which are not clearly Non-canon but do not meet the current Canon criteria either. For more information, check the Canonicity section. |
Legion | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | |
Production Year | 3063 |
Mission | 'Mech Hunter |
Type | Tracked |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 100 |
Armor | |
Engine | |
Speed | km/h |
Armament |
|
Contents
Description[edit]
The Legion assault tank was a House Steiner attempt at creating a vehicle capable of crippling or destroying BattleMechs and successor to the Alacorn tank as an alternative to the obsolete model. The factory that made these on Carver V was destroyed by mercenaries shortly after it began production, along with all operational Legion tanks on base; it is unknown if any escaped.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Legion's main armament consists of two Gauss rifles, which give it ample long range capabilities. For closer-ranged enemies, the Legion relies on two medium lasers and a pair of short-range homing missile launchers, apparently a Streak SRM-2 system. All of these weapons are found in the turret. The vehicle is heavily armored on all sides except the rear, which makes it susceptible to fast or stealthy units.[1]
Variants[edit]
There are no known variants of the Legion.
Canonicity[edit]
Being mentioned only in an apocryphal source (the video game MechCommander 2), the Legion must consequentially be considered apocryphal as well.
It also appears in the noncanonical fan novel Berserkerbanden.
Notes[edit]
- The vehicle's weapons include two "SRM Launchers", which equates to one SRM-4, and the fact that the missiles track their targets means it can be assumed that they are the Streak variant.