Nyx

Nyx
Nyx
Production information
Manufacturer Diplan 'Mechyards[1]

Krupp Armament Works[1]

Production Year 3076[2]
Model NX-80[1]
Class Light
Cost 5,663,125 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 30 tons
Chassis Chariot Type I-B[1]
Armor Krupp 200 Ferro-Fibrous[1]
Engine Pitban 300 XL[1]
Communications System Corean Transband-J12[1]
Targeting Tracking System Cat's Eye 5 with Forward 1 BAP[1]
Heat Sinks 10 double[1]
Speed 162[1] km/h
Armament

[1]

BV (2.0) 924[1][2][3]


Description[edit]

The Nyx is a light BattleMech originally developed by the Word of Blake in the late Jihad. The Blakists' designs for the 'Mech and a prototype were captured by the Allied Coalition's Draconis Combine force on Quentin in 3077,[4] and were rushed off to the Draconis Combine's Diplan MechYards, where engineers did not have the resources to put the advanced design into production. After the liberation of Terra in 3079, the Combine would ask aide from the new Terran government to assist with development of the 'Mech. It would be jointly produced by both the Republic and Combine, prior to the very end of the Jihad.[5]

The design was conceived as a speedy recon 'Mech, with a Pitban 300 XL engine allowing it to reach 162 km/h. The design utilizes a Beagle active probe as part of its role as a scout 'Mech. Its hull is protected by five tons of ferro-fibrous armor, so it can endure enemy fire long enough to fulfill its mission.[5]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Nyx has a pair of arm mounted Diverse Optics ER medium lasers to provide it with moderate long ranged firepower. When the 'Mech closes in, it can bring its SRM-6 and Diverse Optics ER small laser to bear. The waste heat from the weapons and other equipment is managed by 10 double heat sinks.[5]

Variants[edit]

WizKids MechWarrior Dark Age Variants[edit]

  • NX-23L 
    This is a post-Jihad variant of the Nyx which trades its medium lasers for a pair of blades, offering a close combat option not dissimilar to the NX-90. It was favored by Katana Tormark when deployed with her Amaterasu regiment.[14][15] (As of this time, there is no Record Sheet available for this variant.)

Design Quirks[edit]

The Nyx has the following Design Quirks:[16]

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 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 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 54–55: "NX-80 Nyx"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online date for the Nyx
  3. Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 43
  4. Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, pp. 32–33: Quentin Quagmire / Official Update 3 - Fight for Quentin and its final liberation in 3077
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 62–63: "NX-80 Nyx"
  6. 6.0 6.1 MUL online data for the Nyx NX-80C variant
  7. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 90
  8. 8.0 8.1 MUL online data for the Nyx NX-90 variant
  9. Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 91
  10. 10.0 10.1 MUL online data for the Nyx NX-100 variant
  11. Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 85
  12. Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 86
  13. MUL online data for the Nyx NX-110 variant
  14. MechWarrior Dark Age Dossiers and Pilot Cards
  15. Question of MWDA Unique.PDF - Results is the NX-23 and others listed in this product are not considered canon since it's not in the MUL.
  16. BattleMech Manual, p. 93: BattleMech Quirk Table - Nyx Entry

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