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|name=''Ryoken II''
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|name = ''Ryoken II''
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|manufacturer=[[Bergan Industries]]
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|manufacturer = [[Bergan Industries]]<ref name=TRJp28f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 28–29: "Ryoken II"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3075 -->
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|model=Standard
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|model = (base)<ref name=TRJp28f />
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|production year=3075
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|production year = 3075
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2758/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2758/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|cost= 18,842,774 C-bills  
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|cost = 18,842,774 C-bills  
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|Tech Base=Clan
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|Tech Base = Clan
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|mech type=BattleMech
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|mech type = BattleMech
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|mass=75
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|mass = 75
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|chassis=DSAM [[Endo Steel | Endo]] 5
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|chassis = [[DSAM ENDO 5]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->
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|armor=Forging ZM20
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|armor = [[Forging ZK20]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->
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|engine=[[GM 375 XL]]
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|engine = [[GM 375 Fusion Extralight]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->
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|comsys=[[Garret GBX-2 Amalgamated]]
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|comsys = [[Garret GBX-2 Amalgamated]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->
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|speed=87
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|T&T = [[Alshain B4 Series 2 T&T]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->
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|armament=
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|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->
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*4x Type OVR-X [[LB-X Autocannon/2]]s
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|speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->
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*2x Type XVI [[LRM-15]]s
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|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp28f /> -->
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|BV (1.0)=1,607<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 64</ref>
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* 4x [[LB 2-X autocannon]]
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|BV (2.0)=1,801<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 145</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 272</ref>
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* 2x [[LRM-15]]
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|BV (1.0) = 1,607<ref>''Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I'', p. 64</ref>
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|BV (2.0) = 1,801<ref name=TRJp28f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 272</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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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]].
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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>
  
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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 />
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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>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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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 />
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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 />
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*;''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>
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*; ''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>
  
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*;''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 LB2-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>
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*; ''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>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
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*; ''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>
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*; ''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>
  
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==Related Designs==
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==Design Quirks==
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* ''[[Stormcrow (Ryoken)]]'' - The ''Ryoken II'' was created as a heavier, non-Omni version of the ''Stormcrow''.
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The ''Ryoken II'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Ryoken II Entry.</ref>
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* [[Stable]]
  
 
==Notable Pilots==
 
==Notable Pilots==
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* [[Tassa Kay]] piloted a customized version of the 'Mech.<ref name="RSMWDAI:66"/>
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See [[:Category:Notable Ryoken II Pilots|Notable Ryoken II Pilots]]
  
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* [[Isabel Siwek]], old commander of a militia unit in planet 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 turned his ''[[Jupiter]]'' on her and kill her in a lethal attack.<ref name=ACtA26>''Ghost War'', p. 287</ref>
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==Related Designs==
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* ''[[Stormcrow (Ryoken)]]'' - The ''Ryoken II'' was created as a heavier, non-Omni version of the ''Stormcrow''.
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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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''.
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The shields on the ''Ryoken II''&#39;s arms are identical to those used by the Ground Gundams in the anime series ''Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team''.
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Ryoken2.PNG|Original ''Ryoken II'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]''
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Ryoken2.PNG|''Ryoken II'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]''
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Ryoken II MWDA.png|One original ''Ryoken II'' from ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MWDA]]'' dossiers
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[Ghost War]]'' (novel)
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_6.pdf Northwind Highlanders - Caden Senn's Dossier]
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* ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards]]''
 
* ''[[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]]''
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/dark_age_42.pdf Swordsworn - Lt. Diane Jameson's Dossier]
 
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''
  
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[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:75 ton BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]]
 
[[Category:Clan Ghost Bear BattleMechs]]

Latest revision as of 16:36, 8 April 2024

Ryoken II
Ryoken II
Production information
Manufacturer Bergan Industries[1]
Production Year 3075[2]
Model (base)[1]
Class Heavy
Cost 18,842,774 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 75 tons
Chassis DSAM ENDO 5
Armor Forging ZK20
Engine GM 375 Fusion Extralight
Communications System Garret GBX-2 Amalgamated
Targeting Tracking System Alshain B4 Series 2 T&T
Heat Sinks 10 double
Speed 86 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,607[3]
BV (2.0) 1,801[1][4]


Description[edit]

Inspired by the success of Clan Diamond Shark's Mad Cat Mk 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. 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.[5]

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.[6]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

A long-range combatant, the Ryoken II carries four Type OVR-X LB-X Autocannon/2s that make excellent anti-aircraft guns. Two Type XVI LRM-15s allow the use of indirect support as well as direct. Limited ammunition forces any MechWarrior to make quick work of his or her enemies. The standard complement of double heat sinks keep the 'Mech chilly.[6]

Variants[edit]

  • 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/10s 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.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,842[7] BV (2.0) = 2,141[8][9]
  • 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 Class 20 Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifles mounted in its side torsos, and the pair of LRM 15 launchers from the original Ryoken II.[1] 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[10][11]

Custom Variants[edit]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Ryoken II has the following Design Quirks:[13]

Notable Pilots[edit]

See Notable Ryoken II Pilots

Related Designs[edit]

  • Stormcrow (Ryoken) - The Ryoken II was created as a heavier, non-Omni version of the Stormcrow.

Notes[edit]

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[edit]

  • Ryoken II from TRO:3075

  • One original Ryoken II from MWDA dossiers

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 28–29: "Ryoken II"
  2. ↑ MUL online date for the Ryoken II
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 64
  4. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 272
  5. ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 18: "Diane Jameson"
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 144
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 65
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 127
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 273
  10. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 128
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 274
  12. ↑ Record Sheets: MechWarrior Dark Age I, p. 66
  13. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Ryoken II Entry.

Bibliography[edit]

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