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The 90-ton [[assault 'Mech]] conceived and best known as the '''''Mauler''''' has a particularly convoluted development history, during which it was alternately also known as the '''''Linesman''''', '''''Nainokami''''' or '''''Daboku''''' at different stages of its evolution.
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The 90-ton [[assault 'Mech]] conceived and best known as the '''''Mauler''''' has a particularly convoluted development history, during which it was alternately also known as the '''''Linesman''''', '''''Nainokami''''' and '''''Daboku''''' at different stages of its evolution.
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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It first appeared in the 1990 publication ''Technical Readout: 3050'' (framed as an in-universe document produced by ComStar) where it was portrayed as an all-new Draconis Combine design as of ca. 3052. In the German edition of BattleTech, the 'Mech's name was given as ''Nainokami''.
 
It first appeared in the 1990 publication ''Technical Readout: 3050'' (framed as an in-universe document produced by ComStar) where it was portrayed as an all-new Draconis Combine design as of ca. 3052. In the German edition of BattleTech, the 'Mech's name was given as ''Nainokami''.
  
However, in the 1994 [[BattleTech: The Animated Series|animated BattleTech series]] the ''Mauler'' featured prominently in a 3050 setting in the hands of Federated Commonwealth pilots. This conundrum was adressed in the 1995 [[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)|sourcebook]] adressing the series, by dismissing the earlier Technical Readout entry as "less than accurate" and clarifying that the ''Mauler'' had been deployed as early as 3038, with "many" captured by the Federated Commonwealth in the War of 3039.<ref name=SS77/>
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However, in the 1994 [[BattleTech: The Animated Series|animated BattleTech series]] the ''Mauler'' featured prominently in a 3050 setting in the hands of Federated Commonwealth pilots. This conundrum was adressed in the 1995 [[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)|sourcebook]], by dismissing the earlier Technical Readout entry as "less than accurate" and clarifying that the ''Mauler'' had been deployed as early as 3038, with "many" captured by the Federated Commonwealth in the War of 3039.<ref name=SS77/>
  
 
In 1996, the ''[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]'' computer game was released. Set in ca. the 3040s up until the [[Battle of Tukayyid]], it prominently featured the ''Mauler'' on the cover (with [[Hansen's Roughriders]] insignia) and as part of a [[Com Guard]] force in the [[Battle of Tukayyid]] in a final cutscene.
 
In 1996, the ''[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]'' computer game was released. Set in ca. the 3040s up until the [[Battle of Tukayyid]], it prominently featured the ''Mauler'' on the cover (with [[Hansen's Roughriders]] insignia) and as part of a [[Com Guard]] force in the [[Battle of Tukayyid]] in a final cutscene.
  
In addition, [[MechForce Germany]] had published the (apocryphal) LMN-1PT5 ''[[Linesman]]'' in ca. 1994 through their [[Life Support (magazine)|''Life Support'' magazine]], issue #4, where it was described as a prototype precursor to the ''Mauler'' built with 3025-era technology and with identical visual appearance; it seems the intention was to give German players a chance at playing the popular design in the 3025 era. Its background lore described the ''Linesman'' as an abortive Capellan design that had seen field-testing during McCarron's Long March. The German edition of the [[Solaris VII Box Set]] included stats for the MAL-1PT5 ''Mauler'' that was essentially identical to the ''Linesman'', and in 2002 the nonfictional German-only ''[[BattleTech – Die Welt des 31. Jahrhunderts]]'' publication also mentioned it. These German-only sources were not considered canonical though.
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In addition, [[MechForce Germany]] had published the (apocryphal) LMN-1PT5 ''[[Linesman]]'' in ca. 1994 through their ''[[Life Support (magazine)|Life Support magazine]], issue #4, which was a prototype precursor to the ''Mauler'' with similar visual appearance and 3025-era technology; it seems the intention was to give German players a chance at playing the popular design in the 3025 era. Its background described it as an abortive Capellan design that had seen field-testing during McCarron's Long March. The German edition of the [[Solaris VII Box Set]] included stats for the MAL-1PT5 ''Mauler'' that was almost identical to the ''Linesman'', and in 2002 the nonfictional German-only ''[[BattleTech – Die Welt des 31. Jahrhunderts]]'' publication also mentioned it.
  
In 2009, ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' revisited the ''Mauler'' by introducing the ''Daboku'' as its predecessor, though without mentioning the ''Linesman'' or ''Nainokami''. This served primarily to retroactively explain the existence of "''Mauler''s" in the 3030s and early 3040 (as established by the ''1st Somerset Strikers'' sourcebook in 1995), when their technology base would feel anachronistic, by providing a variant with much less advanced technology (in fact, [[CASE]] is the only advanced technology on the design).
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In 2009, ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]'' revisited the ''Mauler'' by introducing the ''Daboku'' as its predecessor, though without mentioning the ''Linesman'' or ''Nainokami''. It served primarily to explain the existence of "''Mauler''s" in the 3030s and early 3040, when their technology base would feel anachronistic, by providing a variant with much less advanced technology (in fact, [[CASE]] is the only advanced technology on the design).
  
[[Shrapnel (magazine)/Issue 15|''Shrapnel'' magazine, issue #15]], published in December of 2023, canonized the ''Linesman'' and its role in the backstory of the ''Mauler'', establishing that ''Mauler'' was indeed the original Capellan name for the 'Mech and MAL its alphanumerical designation from the beginning. A notable deviation from the German publication is that the canonical "''Linesman''" was just a nickname and the LMN- alphanumerical designation is thus established as non-canon. The article also established "''Nainokami''" (the name of the ''Mauler'' in the German edition of BattleTech) as the initial project name within the Draconis Combine, and on the sidelines canonized the MAL-1PT5 from the German Solaris VII boxed set through the writeup of notable pilot [[Michael Romney]].
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[[Shrapnel (magazine)/Issue 15|''Shrapnel'' magazine, issue #15]], published in December of 2023, canonized the ''Linesman'' and its role in the backstory of the ''Mauler'', establishing that ''Mauler'' was indeed the original Capellan name for the 'Mech and MAL its alphanumerical designation from the beginning. "''Linesman''" was just a nickname and the LMN- alphanumerical designation is thus non-canon or apocryphal at best. The article also established "''Nainokami''" (the name of the ''Mauler'' in the German edition of BattleTech) as the initial project name within the Draconis Combine, and on the sidelines canonized the MAL-1PT5 from the German Solaris VII boxed set through the description [[Michael Romney]] as a notable pilot.
  
 
The prominent appearance of the ''Mauler'' both on the cover of the ''MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries'' game and within the game was alluded to by mentioning a joint advertising campaign for the newly-formed MRBC with Theodore Kurita.
 
The prominent appearance of the ''Mauler'' both on the cover of the ''MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries'' game and within the game was alluded to by mentioning a joint advertising campaign for the newly-formed MRBC with Theodore Kurita.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Mauler'' is armed with four [[Imperator Smoothie-2]] [[Autocannon/2]]s as its longest ranged primary weapons. Individually, the damage the AC/2s deal is insignificant, but together they can steadily whittle away armor at extreme range. The 'Mech also carries two [[Shigunga (LRM15)|Shigunga]] [[LRM-15]] launchers, adding much needed punch to the extreme reach of its four autocannons, and two [[Victory Nickel Alloy]] [[ER Large Laser]]s for added long range punch.
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The ''Mauler'' is armed with four [[Imperator Smoothie-2]] [[Autocannon/2]]s as its longest ranged primary weapons. Individually, the damage the AC/2s deal is insignificant, but together they can steadily whittle away armor at extreme range. The 'Mech also carries two [[Shigunga (LRM15)|Shigunga]] [[LRM-15]] launchers, adding much needed punch to the extreme reach of its four autocannons. The 'Mech also carries two [[Victory Nickel Alloy]] [[ER Large Laser]]s for added long range punch.
  
 
While the ''Mauler'' is outfitted with [[CASE]] to protect its vulnerable ammunition bays, its heavily ballistic and missile based weapons complement forces reliance on secure supply lines to properly satiate its weaponry's voracious appetite for ammunition. With a maximum speed of 54 km/h, the Mauler is equipped to stay far back and support faster allies.
 
While the ''Mauler'' is outfitted with [[CASE]] to protect its vulnerable ammunition bays, its heavily ballistic and missile based weapons complement forces reliance on secure supply lines to properly satiate its weaponry's voracious appetite for ammunition. With a maximum speed of 54 km/h, the Mauler is equipped to stay far back and support faster allies.
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*; MAL-1PT5 : The original Capellan prototype design was built completely from stock [[Succession Wars era]] technology. It mounts 12 standard heat sinks instead of double heat sinks, 12.5 tons of standard armor instead of ferro-fibrous armor, and no CASE. Most importantly, it has a standard engine instead of an XL engine. The increased mass of the 270-rated engine only allows for [[medium laser]]s on both arms. BV (2.0) = 1,400 <ref name=S15/>
 
*; MAL-1PT5 : The original Capellan prototype design was built completely from stock [[Succession Wars era]] technology. It mounts 12 standard heat sinks instead of double heat sinks, 12.5 tons of standard armor instead of ferro-fibrous armor, and no CASE. Most importantly, it has a standard engine instead of an XL engine. The increased mass of the 270-rated engine only allows for [[medium laser]]s on both arms. BV (2.0) = 1,400 <ref name=S15/>
  
*; MAL-1PT6 : A subvariant of the original prototype, of which only one was ever built. The engine is downgraded to a 180-rated engine and the weight savings from the smaller engine and correspondingly smaller [[gyro]] are used to upgrade the arm-mounted medium lasers to [[large laser]]s, and add an additional head-mounted [[small laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,270 <ref name=S15/>
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*; MAL-1PT6 : A subvariant of the original prototype, of which only one was ever built. The engine is downgraded to a 200-rated engine and the weight savings from the smaller engine and correspondingly smaller [[gyro]] are used to upgrade the arm-mounted medium lasers to [[large laser]]s, and add an additional head-mounted [[small laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,270 <ref name=S15/>
  
 
*; MAL-1K : This overhaul replaces the lasers with [[Snub-Nose PPC]]s. The autocannons were replaced with the same number of [[light autocannon/5]]s, along with enough ammo bins to take advantage of special munitions, and armor was increased. It's also fitted with an additional [[double heat sink]], giving this version of the ''Mauler'' adequate heat-dissipation capabilities.<ref name=TRCIp180f /> BV (2.0) = 1,678<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade, Inner Sphere'', p. 257</ref>
 
*; MAL-1K : This overhaul replaces the lasers with [[Snub-Nose PPC]]s. The autocannons were replaced with the same number of [[light autocannon/5]]s, along with enough ammo bins to take advantage of special munitions, and armor was increased. It's also fitted with an additional [[double heat sink]], giving this version of the ''Mauler'' adequate heat-dissipation capabilities.<ref name=TRCIp180f /> BV (2.0) = 1,678<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade, Inner Sphere'', p. 257</ref>
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===Apocryphal Variants===
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
 
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''From [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries#The Dragon.27s Gambit|''MechWarrior 5: The Dragon's Gambit'' Expansion Pack]]:''
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''From [[MechWarrior_5:_Mercenaries#The_Dragon.27s_Gambit|''MechWarrior 5: The Dragon's Gambit'' Expansion Pack]]:''
*;MAL-MX90-S : A variant of the re-named ''Daboku'' exclusive to the [[Otomo]], while the LRM-10 racks are retained the standard Large Lasers are replaced with Extended Range models and the autocannons are exchanged for a trio of [[machine gun]]s in each side-torso.<ref name=MW5tDG>''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, The Dragon's Gambit''</ref>
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*;MAL-MX90-S : A variant of the re-named ''Daboku'' exclusive to the ''[[Otomo]]'', while the LRM-10 racks are retained the standard Large Lasers are replaced with Extended Range models and the autocannons are exchanged for a trio of [[machine gun]]s in each side-torso.<ref name=MW5tDG>''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, The Dragon's Gambit''</ref>
  
 
''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
 
''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
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*; MAL-2P : Another MWO variant, the -2P should be considered a prototype. Unlike the -1P or MX90, the -2P carries a pair of [[Laser]]s in each arm; it's rumored that more than two can affixed if need be. Its twin LRM-10s allow it to send missiles at a greater distance and two [[Ultra Autocannon/5]]s give it long to close range support. Both the LRMs and [[UAC/5]]s have two tons of ammunition a piece, and like the -1P and MX90, the 2P has Cellular Ammunition Storage Equipment to help protect it from ammo explosions. Eleven Double Heat Sinks and a 270 Standard Engine round out the 'Mech.<ref name=MWO-R2/><br />
 
*; MAL-2P : Another MWO variant, the -2P should be considered a prototype. Unlike the -1P or MX90, the -2P carries a pair of [[Laser]]s in each arm; it's rumored that more than two can affixed if need be. Its twin LRM-10s allow it to send missiles at a greater distance and two [[Ultra Autocannon/5]]s give it long to close range support. Both the LRMs and [[UAC/5]]s have two tons of ammunition a piece, and like the -1P and MX90, the 2P has Cellular Ammunition Storage Equipment to help protect it from ammo explosions. Eleven Double Heat Sinks and a 270 Standard Engine round out the 'Mech.<ref name=MWO-R2/><br />
  
*; MAL-MX90 : The ''Mauler'' MAL-MX90 is MWO's version of the DCMS-MX90-D, both carrying two LRM-10s, two Large Lasers and four Autocannon/2 and use a 270 Standard Engine, however, unlike the DCMS-MX90-D, the MAL-MX90 is equipped with CASE which protects the MAL-MX90 from ammunition explosions. It also carries the same amount of Standard Heat Sinks, twelve in all round out the equipment.<ref name=MWO-R2/>
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*; MAL-MX90 : The ''Mauler'' MAL-MX90 is MWO's version of the MAL-MX90-D, both carrying two LRM-10s, two Large Lasers and four Autocannon/2 and use a 270 Standard Engine, however, unlike the MAL-MX90-D, the MAL-MX90 is equipped with CASE which protects the MAL-MX90 from ammunition explosions. It also carries the same amount of Standard Heat Sinks, twelve in all round out the equipment.<ref name=MWO-R2/>
  
 
*; MAL-KO : MechWarrior Online's version of the ''Mauler'' piloted by [[Zachary Miles Hawkins]] at the time of the Clan Invasion and ''[[BattleTech: The Animated Series]]'', the ''Knockout'' upgrades the torso mounted missile racks from 15s to [[LRM-20]]s and inverts the usual ''Mauler'' energy and ballistic placements with an LB 10-X AC in each arm supported by ER Larger Laser in each side torso. Fitted with an 270 XL engine and twelve and half tons of ferro-fibrous armor, ''Knockout''&#39;s heavy weapons array comes at the cost of field endurance, mounting only ten double heat sinks, two tons of LB-X autocannon munitions and single ton of LRM missiles.<ref name=MWO-RH->''MechWarrior Online'' "Resistance Heroes"</ref>
 
*; MAL-KO : MechWarrior Online's version of the ''Mauler'' piloted by [[Zachary Miles Hawkins]] at the time of the Clan Invasion and ''[[BattleTech: The Animated Series]]'', the ''Knockout'' upgrades the torso mounted missile racks from 15s to [[LRM-20]]s and inverts the usual ''Mauler'' energy and ballistic placements with an LB 10-X AC in each arm supported by ER Larger Laser in each side torso. Fitted with an 270 XL engine and twelve and half tons of ferro-fibrous armor, ''Knockout''&#39;s heavy weapons array comes at the cost of field endurance, mounting only ten double heat sinks, two tons of LB-X autocannon munitions and single ton of LRM missiles.<ref name=MWO-RH->''MechWarrior Online'' "Resistance Heroes"</ref>
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)|1st Somerset Strikers]]''
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* ''[[1st Somerset Strikers (sourcebook)]]''
 
* ''[[BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare]]''
 
* ''[[BattleTech Compendium: The Rules of Warfare]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
 
* ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]''
* ''[[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries]]'' (video game)
 
 
* [https://mwomercs.com/resistancetwo ''MechWarrior Online'' "Resistance II" Sale Page]
 
* [https://mwomercs.com/resistancetwo ''MechWarrior Online'' "Resistance II" Sale Page]
 
* [https://mwomercs.com/resistance-heroes ''MechWarrior Online'' "Resistance Heroes" Sale Page]
 
* [https://mwomercs.com/resistance-heroes ''MechWarrior Online'' "Resistance Heroes" Sale Page]
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 33]]''
 
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
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