Editing Ryoken II
Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.
The edit can be undone.
Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
Latest revision
Your text
Line 1:
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 /> + |model=Standard − |production year = 3075 + |production year=3075 − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2758/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2758/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |cost = 18,842,774 C-bills + |cost= 18,842,774 C-bills − |Tech Base = Clan + |Tech Base=Clan − |mech type = BattleMech + |mech type=BattleMech − |mass = 75 + |mass=75 − |chassis = [[DSAM ENDO 5]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> + |chassis=DSAM [[Endo Steel | Endo]] 5 − |armor = [[Forging ZK20]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> + |armor=Forging ZM20 − |engine = [[GM 375 Fusion Extralight]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> + |engine=[[GM 375 XL]] − |comsys = [[Garret GBX-2 Amalgamated]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> + |comsys=[[Garret GBX-2 Amalgamated]] − |T&T = [[Alshain B4 Series 2 T&T]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->+ |speed=87 − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->+ |armament= − |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> + *4x Type OVR-X [[LB-X Autocannon/2]]s − |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> --> + *2x Type XVI [[LRM-15]]s − * 4x [[LB 2-X autocannon]] + |BV (1.0)=1,607<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 64</ref> − * 2x [[LRM-15]] + |BV (2.0)=1,801<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 145</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 272</ref> − |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]]'' 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]].<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 [[Trial of Grievance|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== ==Weapons and Equipment== − 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 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=TRO144 /> 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'' 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 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''. 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> ===Custom Variants=== ===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> + *; ''Tassa Kay'': 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== + ==Notable Pilots== − The ''Ryoken II'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Ryoken II Entry.</ref>+ * [[Tassa Kay]] piloted a customized version of the 'Mech.<ref name="RSMWDAI:66"/> − * [[Stable]] − ==Notable Pilots==+ * [[Isabel Siwek]], old commander of a militia unit on Acamar. She crushed a small farmer revolt burning towns and even part of a city. [[Knight of the Sphere|Knight]] [[Janella Lakewood]] arrest her, leaving her big scars. She ended in prison, but in [[3133]] reappeared on [[Basalt]] as second commander in mercenary unit of [[Aldrington Emblyn]], who tried to seize power on the planet. Siwek received a bribe and in the battle of Obsidian island, betrayed his superior, Major Catford, who then turned his ''[[Jupiter (BattleMech)|Jupiter]]'' on her and killed her.<ref name=ACtA26>''Ghost War'', p. 287</ref> − See [[:Category:Notable Ryoken II Pilots|Notable Ryoken II Pilots]] ==Related Designs== ==Related Designs== Line 65:
Line 60: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== * ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel) * ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel) − * ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]'' + * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_6.pdf Northwind Highlanders - Caden Senn's Dossier] * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' + * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_42.pdf Swordsworn - Lt. Diane Jameson's Dossier] * ''[[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:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]] [[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]]
The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then save the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
| Latest revision | Your text | ||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | |||
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = Ryoken2.PNG | + | |image=Ryoken2.PNG |
| − | |name = ''Ryoken II'' | + | |name=''Ryoken II'' |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Bergan Industries]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]] |
| − | |model = | + | |model=Standard |
| − | |production year = 3075 | + | |production year=3075 |
| − | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2758/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2758/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |cost = 18,842,774 C-bills | + | |cost= 18,842,774 C-bills |
| − | |Tech Base = Clan | + | |Tech Base=Clan |
| − | |mech type = BattleMech | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| − | |mass = 75 | + | |mass=75 |
| − | |chassis = [[ | + | |chassis=DSAM [[Endo Steel | Endo]] 5 |
| − | |armor = | + | |armor=Forging ZM20 |
| − | |engine = [[GM 375 | + | |engine=[[GM 375 XL]] |
| − | |comsys = [[Garret GBX-2 Amalgamated]] | + | |comsys=[[Garret GBX-2 Amalgamated]] |
| − | + | |speed=87 | |
| − | + | |armament= | |
| − | |speed = | + | *4x Type OVR-X [[LB-X Autocannon/2]]s |
| − | |armament = | + | *2x Type XVI [[LRM-15]]s |
| − | * 4x [[LB | + | |BV (1.0)=1,607<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 64</ref> |
| − | * 2x [[LRM-15]] | + | |BV (2.0)=1,801<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 145</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 272</ref> |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,607<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 64</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,801<ref | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | After the success of the ''[[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]].<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 [[Trial of Grievance|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 /> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | 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 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= | + | *;''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=TRO144 /> 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'' 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''. | + | *;''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''. 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> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *; '' | + | *; ''Tassa Kay'': 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> |
| − | == | + | ==Notable Pilots== |
| − | + | * [[Tassa Kay]] piloted a customized version of the 'Mech.<ref name="RSMWDAI:66"/> | |
| − | |||
| − | + | * [[Isabel Siwek]], old commander of a militia unit on Acamar. She crushed a small farmer revolt burning towns and even part of a city. [[Knight of the Sphere|Knight]] [[Janella Lakewood]] arrest her, leaving her big scars. She ended in prison, but in [[3133]] reappeared on [[Basalt]] as second commander in mercenary unit of [[Aldrington Emblyn]], who tried to seize power on the planet. Siwek received a bribe and in the battle of Obsidian island, betrayed his superior, Major Catford, who then turned his ''[[Jupiter (BattleMech)|Jupiter]]'' on her and killed her.<ref name=ACtA26>''Ghost War'', p. 287</ref> | |
| − | |||
==Related Designs== | ==Related Designs== | ||
| Line 65: | Line 60: | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel) | ||
| − | * ''[ | + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_6.pdf Northwind Highlanders - Caden Senn's Dossier] |
* ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_42.pdf Swordsworn - Lt. Diane Jameson's Dossier] | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
| − | |||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]] | ||