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Line 1: − {{Update Needed|[[Technical Readout: 3075]]}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Ryoken2.PNG + |image=Ryoken2.PNG − |name = ''Ryoken II'' + |name=Ryoken II − |manufacturer = [[Bergan Industries]]<ref name=TRJp28f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 28–29: "Ryoken II"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3075 --> + |manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]] − |model = (base)<ref name=TRJp28f />+ |class=Heavy − |production year = 3075 + |cost= 18,842,774 C-bills − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2758/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>+ |mass=75 − |cost = 18,842,774 C-bills + |chassis=DSAM [[Endo Steel | Endo]] 5 − |Tech Base = Clan+ |armor=Forging ZM20 − |mech type = BattleMech+ |engine=[[GM 375 XL]] − |mass = 75 + |comsys=[[Garret GBX-2 Amalgamated]] − |chassis = [[DSAM ENDO 5]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> + |speed=87 − |armor = [[Forging ZK20]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> + |armament= − |engine = [[GM 375 Fusion Extralight]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> + *4x Type OVR-X [[LB-X Autocannon/2]]s − |comsys = [[Garret GBX-2 Amalgamated]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> + *2x Type XVI [[LRM-15]]s − |T&T = [[Alshain B4 Series 2 T&T]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->+ |BV (1.0)=1,607 − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->+ |BV (2.0)=1,801<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 145</ref> − |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> − |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> − * 4x [[LB 2-X autocannon]] − * 2x [[LRM-15]] − |BV (1.0) = 1,607<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 64</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,801<ref name=TRJp28f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 272</ref> }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − Inspired by the success of [[Clan Diamond Shark]]'s ''[[Mad Cat Mk II]]'' design, which increased the tonnage and weaponry of the ''[[Timber Wolf (Mad Cat)|Mad Cat]]'', [[Clan Ghost Bear]] applied these same changes to the medium ''[[Stormcrow (Ryoken)|Ryoken]]''. The result, the '''''Ryoken II''''', first walked off the assembly line in [[3075]] during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]]. When the Ghost Bears later decided to sell some to the [[Republic of the Sphere]], it caused a ruckus among some of the [[Clans]], including a few [[Trial of Grievance|Trials of Grievance]] from [[Clan Hell's Horses]].<ref name=DADossiers18>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards'', p. 18: "Diane Jameson"</ref>+ After the success of the ''[[Mad Cat Mk II | Mad Cat II]]'' design, which increased the tonnage and weaponry of the ''[[Mad Cat]]'', [[Clan Ghost Bear]] applied these same changes to the medium ''[[Ryoken]]''. The result, the '''''Ryoken II''''', first walked off the assembly line in [[3075]], during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO144>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 144</ref> When the Ghost Bears later decided to sell some to the [[Republic of the Sphere]], it caused a ruckus among some of the [[Clans]], including a few Trials of Grievance from [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. − The ''Ryoken II'' is slower than its antecedent, only capable of 87 km/h, though it has more weight available for equipment and weapons. It is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is protected by thirteen and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO3075p144>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 144</ref> + The ''Ryoken II'' is slower than its antecedent, only capable of 87 km/h, though it has more weight available for equipment and weapons. It is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is protected by thirteen and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO144 /> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − A long-range combatant, the ''Ryoken II'' carries four Type OVR-X [[LB-X Autocannon/2]]s that make excellent anti-aircraft guns. Two Type XVI [[LRM-15]]s allow the use of indirect support as well as direct. Limited ammunition forces any [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to make quick work of his or her enemies. The standard complement of [[double heat sink]]s keep the 'Mech chilly.<ref name=TRO3075p144 /> + A long-range combatant, the ''Ryoken II'' carries four Type OVR-X [[LB-X Autocannon/2]]s that make excellent anti-aircraft guns. Two Type XVI [[LRM-15]]s allow the use of indirect support as well as direct. Limited ammunition forces any [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to make quick work of his or her enemies. The standard complement of [[double heat sink]]s keep the 'Mech chilly.<ref name=TRO144 /> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; ''Ryoken II'' 2 : This variant is better suited to close range work and was introduced during the [[Jihad]]. It trades the autocannons for a pair of [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s and four tons of ammunition for them. Though ammo stores are still limited, this variant is more likely to succeed in greatly damaging its opponent before the stores run out. This is also more imperative, as it mounts two tons less armor.<ref name=TRJp28f /> BV (1.0) = 1,842<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 65</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,141<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 127</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 273</ref> + * ''Ryoken II 2'' - This variant is better suited to close range work and introduced during the [[Jihad]]. It trade the autocannons in on a pair of [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s and four tons of ammunition for them. Though ammo stores are still limited, this variant is more likely to succeed before they run out. This is also more imperative, as it mounts two tons less armor.<ref name=TRO144 /> BV (1.0) = 1,842<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I''</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,141<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 127 - Ryoken II 2's record sheet.</ref> − *; ''Ryoken II'' 3 : A Hell's Horses' variant from the Jihad era, which is based on the ''Ryoken II'' 2 variant. The Horses removed the original's LB 2-X guns for a pair of [[HAG 20|Class 20 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifles]] mounted in its side torsos, and the pair of LRM 15 launchers from the original ''Ryoken II''.<ref name=TRJp28f /> The launchers' ammunition is moved to the 'Mech's arms while the HAG ammunition is stored in the side torsos along with the guns. This variant retains the same armor protection of the ''Ryoken II 2''. BV (2.0) = 2,336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 128</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 274</ref> + * ''Ryoken II 3'' - A Hell's Horse variant from the Jihad era, which is based on the ''Ryoken II 2''. The Horses removed the original's LB2-X guns for pair of [[HAG 20|Hyper Assault Gauss Rifles]] mounted in its side torso with usual pair of LRM 15 launchers. The launcher's ammunition is moved to the 'mechs arms while HAG ammunition is stored in side torsos with guns. This variant retains the same armor protection as with the ''Ryoken II 2''. BV (2.0) = 2,336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 128 - Ryoken II 2's record sheet.</ref> − − ===Custom Variants=== − *; ''Ryoken II'' Tassa: Her customized version utilizes twelve tons of [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, the most the design can mount. Two [[ER PPC]]s provide long range damage capability, while a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and [[Streak SRM-6]]s can exploit the holes the PPCs makes in an enemy's armor. Fifteen [[double heat sink]]s keeps the 'Mech relatively cool, while [[jump jet]]s enable her to vault up to 150 meters at a time. The weapons loadout bears a great resemblance to the ''[[Warhammer]]'' her genetic mother [[Natasha Kerensky]] piloted as a member of [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. BV (1.0) = 2,871<ref name="RSMWDAI:66">''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 66</ref> − − ==Design Quirks== − The ''Ryoken II'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Ryoken II Entry.</ref> − * [[Stable]] ==Notable Pilots== ==Notable Pilots== − See [[:Category:Notable Ryoken II Pilots|Notable Ryoken II Pilots]]+ * Tassa Kay - The leader of the [[Steel Wolves]] who stripped that former [[Republic of the Sphere]] faction down to create the [[Wolf Hunters]], [[Anastasia Kerensky]] piloted a ''Ryoken II''. Her customized version utilizes twelve tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, the most the design can mount. Two [[ER PPC]]s provide long range damage capability, while a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and [[Streak SRM-6]]s can exploit the holes the PPCs makes in an enemy's armor. Fifteen [[double heat sink]]s keeps the 'Mech relatively cool, while [[jump jet]]s enable her to vault up to 150 meters at a time. The weapons loadout bears a great resemblance to the ''[[Warhammer]]'' her genetic mother [[Natasha Kerensky]] piloted as a member of [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. BV (1.0) = 2,871<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I''</ref> − − ==Related Designs== − * ''[[Stormcrow (Ryoken)]]'' - The ''Ryoken II'' was created as a heavier, non-Omni version of the ''Stormcrow''. − − ==Notes== − The shields on the ''Ryoken II'''s arms are identical to those used by the Ground Gundams in the anime series ''Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Ryoken2.PNG|''Ryoken II'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' − Ryoken II MWDA.png|One original ''Ryoken II'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MWDA]]'' dossiers − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 64:
Line 38: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel) + *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_6.pdf Northwind Highlanders - Caden Senn's Dossier] − * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' + *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_42.pdf Swordsworn - Lt. Diane Jameson's Dossier] − * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]''+ *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' + *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' − * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' + − [[Category:'Mechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Dark Age Mechs]] [[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]]
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = Ryoken2.PNG | + | |image=Ryoken2.PNG |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Ryoken II |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Bergan Industries]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]] |
| − | + | |class=Heavy | |
| − | | | + | |cost= 18,842,774 C-bills |
| − | + | |mass=75 | |
| − | |cost = 18,842,774 C-bills | + | |chassis=DSAM [[Endo Steel | Endo]] 5 |
| − | + | |armor=Forging ZM20 | |
| − | + | |engine=[[GM 375 XL]] | |
| − | |mass = 75 | + | |comsys=[[Garret GBX-2 Amalgamated]] |
| − | |chassis = [[ | + | |speed=87 |
| − | |armor = | + | |armament= |
| − | |engine = [[GM 375 | + | *4x Type OVR-X [[LB-X Autocannon/2]]s |
| − | |comsys = [[Garret GBX-2 Amalgamated]] | + | *2x Type XVI [[LRM-15]]s |
| − | + | |BV (1.0)=1,607 | |
| − | + | |BV (2.0)=1,801<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 145</ref> | |
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| − | * 2x [[LRM-15]] | ||
| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,607 | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,801 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | After the success of the ''[[Mad Cat Mk II | Mad Cat II]]'' design, which increased the tonnage and weaponry of the ''[[Mad Cat]]'', [[Clan Ghost Bear]] applied these same changes to the medium ''[[Ryoken]]''. The result, the '''''Ryoken II''''', first walked off the assembly line in [[3075]], during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO144>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 144</ref> When the Ghost Bears later decided to sell some to the [[Republic of the Sphere]], it caused a ruckus among some of the [[Clans]], including a few Trials of Grievance from [[Clan Hell's Horses]]. | |
| − | The ''Ryoken II'' is slower than its antecedent, only capable of 87 km/h, though it has more weight available for equipment and weapons. It is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is protected by thirteen and a half tons of armor.<ref name= | + | The ''Ryoken II'' is slower than its antecedent, only capable of 87 km/h, though it has more weight available for equipment and weapons. It is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is protected by thirteen and a half tons of armor.<ref name=TRO144 /> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | A long-range combatant, the ''Ryoken II'' carries four Type OVR-X [[LB-X Autocannon/2]]s that make excellent anti-aircraft guns. Two Type XVI [[LRM-15]]s allow the use of indirect support as well as direct. Limited ammunition forces any [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to make quick work of his or her enemies. The standard complement of [[double heat sink]]s keep the 'Mech chilly.<ref name= | + | A long-range combatant, the ''Ryoken II'' carries four Type OVR-X [[LB-X Autocannon/2]]s that make excellent anti-aircraft guns. Two Type XVI [[LRM-15]]s allow the use of indirect support as well as direct. Limited ammunition forces any [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to make quick work of his or her enemies. The standard complement of [[double heat sink]]s keep the 'Mech chilly.<ref name=TRO144 /> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * ''Ryoken II 2'' - This variant is better suited to close range work and introduced during the [[Jihad]]. It trade the autocannons in on a pair of [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s and four tons of ammunition for them. Though ammo stores are still limited, this variant is more likely to succeed before they run out. This is also more imperative, as it mounts two tons less armor.<ref name=TRO144 /> BV (1.0) = 1,842<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I''</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,141<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 127 - Ryoken II 2's record sheet.</ref> |
| − | * | + | * ''Ryoken II 3'' - A Hell's Horse variant from the Jihad era, which is based on the ''Ryoken II 2''. The Horses removed the original's LB2-X guns for pair of [[HAG 20|Hyper Assault Gauss Rifles]] mounted in its side torso with usual pair of LRM 15 launchers. The launcher's ammunition is moved to the 'mechs arms while HAG ammunition is stored in side torsos with guns. This variant retains the same armor protection as with the ''Ryoken II 2''. BV (2.0) = 2,336<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 128 - Ryoken II 2's record sheet.</ref> |
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==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | + | * Tassa Kay - The leader of the [[Steel Wolves]] who stripped that former [[Republic of the Sphere]] faction down to create the [[Wolf Hunters]], [[Anastasia Kerensky]] piloted a ''Ryoken II''. Her customized version utilizes twelve tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor, the most the design can mount. Two [[ER PPC]]s provide long range damage capability, while a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and [[Streak SRM-6]]s can exploit the holes the PPCs makes in an enemy's armor. Fifteen [[double heat sink]]s keeps the 'Mech relatively cool, while [[jump jet]]s enable her to vault up to 150 meters at a time. The weapons loadout bears a great resemblance to the ''[[Warhammer]]'' her genetic mother [[Natasha Kerensky]] piloted as a member of [[Wolf's Dragoons]]. BV (1.0) = 2,871<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I''</ref> | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[ | + | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_6.pdf Northwind Highlanders - Caden Senn's Dossier] |
| − | * ''[ | + | *''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_42.pdf Swordsworn - Lt. Diane Jameson's Dossier] |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I | + | *''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' |
| − | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]] | ||