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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
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| image        = 3050_Annihlator.jpg
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| image        = Annihilator RGilClan v24.png
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| name        = Annihilator
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| name        = ''Annihilator''
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| manufacturer = [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]], [[Babylon BattleMech Consortium]], [[Strana Mechty MechWorks]]
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| manufacturer =
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| production year=Introduction Year::3048
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[[Arc-Royal MechWorks]]
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/39/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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[[Babylon BattleMech Consortium]]
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[[Strana Mechty MechWorks]]
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| production year = 3048
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| year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/39/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| model        = ANH-2A
 
| model        = ANH-2A
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| class        = Assault
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| cost = 9,732,667 C-Bills
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|cost =9,732,667 C-bills
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| Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]
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| mech type = BattleMech
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|mech type=BattleMech
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| feet = biped
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|feet=2
 
 
| mass        = 100
 
| mass        = 100
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| chassis      = Star League MN-01
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| chassis      = [[Star League MN-01]]
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| armor        = Starshield Special-b
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| armor        = [[Starshield Special-b]] with [[CASE]]
 
| engine      = [[Nissan 200]]
 
| engine      = [[Nissan 200]]
 
| comsys      = [[Garret T19-G]]
 
| comsys      = [[Garret T19-G]]
 
| T&T          = [[Wasat Aggressor Type 5]]
 
| T&T          = [[Wasat Aggressor Type 5]]
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| heat sinks  = 17
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| heat sinks  = 17 [[Heat Sink|single]]
 
| speed        = 32.4
 
| speed        = 32.4
 
| armament=
 
| armament=
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* 4x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]s
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* 4x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]
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* 4x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s
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* 4x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]
 
| BV (1.0)    = 1,299
 
| BV (1.0)    = 1,299
 
| BV (2.0)    = 1,595<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 107</ref>
 
| BV (2.0)    = 1,595<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', p. 107</ref>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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Originally developed in the final year of the [[Amaris Civil War]] as the ultimate fixed position city defense [[BattleMech]], the '''''Annihilator''''' was built as a sign of the military strength of both the [[Operation Exodus|Star League in Exile]] and the newly created [[Clans]]. The 100-ton 'Mech has a maximum speed of 32.4 km/h, making it one of the slowest 'Mechs ever designed together with the ''[[UrbanMech]]''. It is by no means intended to use speed to outmaneuver an enemy, instead depending on its twelve and a half tons of armor to weather any fire that is directed at the 'Mech. Discontinued before the Clans' [[Production Ceased::Golden Century]], in one of their few missteps, the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] brought a number of designs with them in [[Reintroduction Year::3009]], raising more questions to their origins while at the same time adding to their mystique. It was exclusive to the Dragoons until the [[Jihad]] disseminated the design to [[Arc-Royal]] due to the strengthening of the relationship that Wolf's Dragoons forged with the [[Kell Hounds]] and [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] following their flight from [[Outreach]].
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Originally developed in the final year of the [[Amaris Civil War]] as the ultimate fixed position city defense [[BattleMech]], the '''''Annihilator''''' was built as a sign of the military strength of both the [[Operation Exodus|Star League in Exile]] and the newly created [[Clans]]. The 100-ton 'Mech has a maximum speed of 32.4 km/h, making it one of the slowest 'Mechs ever designed, together with the ''[[UrbanMech]]''. It is by no means intended to use speed to outmaneuver an enemy, instead depending on its twelve and a half tons of armor to weather any fire that is directed at the 'Mech. Discontinued before the Clans' [[Golden Century]], in one of their few missteps, [[Wolf's Dragoons]] brought a number of unknown designs with them in [[3009]], raising more questions to their origins while at the same time adding to their mystique. It was exclusive to the Dragoons until the [[Jihad]] disseminated the design to [[Arc-Royal]] due to the strengthening of the relationship that Wolf's Dragoons forged with the [[Kell Hounds]] and [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] following their flight from [[Outreach]].
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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The ''Annihilator'' is armed with an arsenal that is built to instill fear in an enemy as much as damage them. The 'Mech is armed with four Mydron Excel [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]s as its primary weapons. These can all fire either standard rounds or cluster rounds which act like 'Mech sized shotguns spreading damage out all over an enemy 'Mech. The 'Mech is also armed with four Magna 400P [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, which allow the ''Annihilator'' to decimate any target which is able to make it through the devastating hail of fire and into close range combat.
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The ''Annihilator'' is armed with an arsenal that is built to instill fear in an enemy as much as damage them. The 'Mech is armed with four [[Mydron Excel]] [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]s as its primary weapons. These can all fire either standard rounds or cluster rounds which act like 'Mech sized shotguns spreading damage out all over an enemy 'Mech. The 'Mech is also armed with four [[Magna 400P]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, which allow the ''Annihilator'' to decimate any target which is able to make it through the devastating hail of fire and into close range combat.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*;ANH-1A : The actual variant that showed up with Wolf's Dragoons, the -1A was armed with four [[Autocannon/10]]s and four [[Medium Laser]]s. While less accurate and unable to use cluster rounds, the ''1A'' was still a highly destructive and dangerous 'Mech that no [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] looked forward to engaging. BV (1.0) = 1,151, BV (2.0) = 1,434<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 101</ref>
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*; ANH-1A : The actual variant that first appeared with Wolf's Dragoons in [[3005]], the 1A was armed with four [[Autocannon/10]]s and four [[medium laser]]s and carried an extra Heatsink. While less accurate and unable to use cluster rounds, the 1A was still a highly destructive and dangerous 'Mech that no [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] looked forward to engaging. BV (1.0) = 1,151; BV (2.0) = 1,434<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 101</ref>
  
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*;ANH-1E : This field-expedient refit was used by the Dragoons after the Battle of Misery. All of the autocannons were removed and replaced with four [[PPC]]s and two additional Medium Lasers. The ANH-1E also carried forty-one heat sinks, enough to fire the main weapons continually. BV (2.0) = 1,625<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries'', p. 31</ref>
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*; ANH-1E : This field-expedient refit was used by the Dragoons after the [[Battle of Misery]]. All of the autocannons were removed and replaced with four [[PPC]]s. The ANH-1E also carried forty-one heat sinks, enough to fire the main weapons continually. BV (2.0) = 1,625<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries'', p. 31</ref>
  
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*;ANH-1G : This variant had an [[ER PPC]] in the right torso, and three [[Gauss Rifle]]s (one in each arm, and one in the left torso) to provide hard hitting firepower. Each Gauss Rifle had two tons of ammunition. Ten double heat sinks were more than adequate to keep the machine cool. BV (2.0) = 2,274<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 54</ref>
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*; ANH-1G : This variant had an [[ER PPC]] in the right torso, and three [[Gauss rifle]]s (one in each arm, and one in the left torso) to provide hard hitting firepower. Each Gauss Rifle had two tons of ammunition. Ten double heat sinks were more than adequate to keep the machine cool. BV (2.0) = 2,274<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 54</ref>
  
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*;ANH-1X : The original model created in [[Earliest Introduction Year::2779]] was equipped with a head-mounted [[Small Laser]], four [[LB 10-X AC]], a pair of [[Small Pulse Laser]]s, and four [[Medium Laser]]s. It carried six tons of LB 10-X ammunition, and the torsos were protected with [[CASE]]. Ten double heat sinks kept heat manageable. BV (2.0) = 1,926<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 53</ref>
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*; ANH-1X : The original model created in [[Earliest Introduction Year::2779]] was equipped with a head-mounted [[Small Laser]], four [[LB 10-X AC]], a pair of [[Small Pulse Laser]]s, and four medium lasers. It carried six tons of LB 10-X ammunition, and the torsos were protected with [[CASE]]. Ten double heat sinks kept heat manageable. BV (2.0) = 1,926<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 53</ref>
  
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*;ANH-2AX : Developed by the [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]], the ''Annihilator-2AX'' used nineteen tons of [[Laser Reflective Armor]] as protection. It also used several [[Armored Components]] to increase battlefield longevity (Sensors, Life Support, and Cockpit). The traditional weapons have been removed and replaced by a pair of [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]]s. [[CASE]] was installed in each torso to protect against Gauss rifle explosion. The ammunition for the Gauss rifles was located in the ''Annihilator'''s arms. BV (2.0) = 2,542<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs'', p. 6</ref>
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*; ANH-2AX : Developed by the [[Arc-Royal MechWorks]]' [[Michael Bodien]], the ''Annihilator'' 2AX used nineteen tons of [[Laser Reflective Armor]] as protection. It also used several [[Armored Components]] to increase battlefield longevity (Sensors, Life Support, and Cockpit). The traditional weapons have been removed and replaced by a pair of [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]]s. [[CASE]] was installed in each torso to protect against Gauss rifle explosion. The ammunition for the Gauss rifles was located in the ''Annihilator''&#39;s arms. BV (2.0) = 2,542<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs'', p. 6</ref>
  
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*;ANH-3A : This upgrade made use of [[double heat sink]]s and used the tonnage saved to max out the armor on the ''Annihilator''. Offensively, four [[ER Medium Laser]]s and eight [[Light Autocannon/2]]s were incredibly accurate thanks to the inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]]. Ample autocannon ammunition (five tons) allowed flexibility when choosing special munitions, making this 'Mech very effective against [[vehicle]]s. To fit all this equipment, a [[Compact Engine]] and [[Compact Gyro]] are mounted in the center torso. The 'Mech is protected by [[Light Ferro Fibrous]] armor and [[CASE]]. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = 1,712<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)'', p. 271</ref>
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*; ANH-3A : This upgrade made use of [[double heat sink]]s and used the tonnage saved to max out the armor on the ''Annihilator''. Offensively, four [[ER medium laser]]s and eight [[Light AC/2|light autocannon/2]]s were incredibly accurate thanks to the inclusion of a [[Targeting Computer]]. Ample autocannon ammunition (five tons) allowed flexibility when choosing special munitions, making this 'Mech very effective against [[vehicle]]s. To fit all this equipment, a [[compact engine]] and [[Compact Gyro]] are mounted in the center torso. The 'Mech is protected by [[Light Ferro-Fibrous Armor|Light Ferro-fibrous]] armor and [[CASE]]. BV (2.0) = 1,712<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere)'', p. 271</ref>
  
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*;ANH-4A : More closely in line with the traditional ''Annihilator'', the ''4A'' carried two LB-X Autocannon/10s from the ''2A'', but removed two to make room for a pair of [[Heavy PPC]]s. Two Light Autocannon/2s from the ''3A'' provide defense against conventional troops. A [[Compact Gyro]] freed up enough room for fifteen [[double heat sink]]s that kept heat from being completely out of control. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = 1,726
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*; ANH-4A : More closely in line with the traditional ''Annihilator'', the 4A carried two LB-X Autocannon/10s from the 2A, but removed two to make room for a pair of [[Heavy PPC]]s. Two Light Autocannon/2s from the 3A provide defense against conventional troops. A [[Compact Gyro]] freed up enough room for fifteen [[double heat sink]]s that kept heat from being completely out of control. BV (2.0) = 1,726
  
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*;''Annihilator'' C : A variant of the ''Annihilator'' that was built using only [[Clan]] technology and used exclusively by the Wolf's Dragoons, the ''Annihilator C'' increased its maximum speed to 54 kph. The 'Mech was armed with four [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s and four ER Medium Lasers. The Ultra Autocannon/10s allowed the 'Mech to fire at twice the rate of a normal autocannon, allowing it to put as much fire out as if it was carrying eight regular autocannons. BV (1.0) = 2,005<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 155</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,520<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 55</ref>
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*; ANH-5W: A configuration devised by Wolf's Dragoons in cooperation with Arc-Royal MechWorks, the ANH-5W carries four Gauss Rifles and four Medium Pulse Lasers. The 5W also uses advanced components such as [[CASE II]], a Compact Gyro and an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure. Ten Double Heat Sinks can provide adequate heat management. BV (2.0) = 2,595<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24'', p. 31</ref><ref>''ForcePack Record Sheets Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 11</ref>
  
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*;''Annihilator'' C2 : Apparently based on the ANH-1G, this variant only uses Clan technology. The 'Mech's top speed was 32.4 km/h and the armor protection was reduced, but four [[Gauss Rifle]]s backed up by an ER PPC in the center torso and a head mounted [[ER Small Laser]] provided withering firepower for defensive engagements. Ten tons of ammunition kept the Gauss Rifles fed through the longest engagements. To make room for all these weapons, the C2 used an [[Endo Steel]] internal structure. Integrated [[CASE]] protected the arms and torsos from Gauss Rifle explosions. BV (2.0) = 2,722<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 56</ref>
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*; ''Annihilator'' C : A variant of the ''Annihilator'' that was built using only [[Clan]] technology and used exclusively by Wolf's Dragoons, the ''Annihilator'' C increased its maximum speed to 54 km/h. The 'Mech was armed with four [[Ultra Autocannon/10]]s and four ER medium laser. The Ultra Autocannon/10s allowed the 'Mech to fire at twice the rate of a normal autocannon, allowing it to put as much fire out as if it was carrying eight regular autocannons. BV (1.0) = 2,005;<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 108</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 155</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,520<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 55</ref>
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*; ''Annihilator'' C2 : Apparently based on the ANH-1G, this variant only uses Clan technology. The 'Mech's top speed was 32.4 km/h and the armor protection was reduced, but four [[Gauss rifle]]s backed up by an ER PPC in the center torso and a head-mounted [[ER Small Laser]] provided withering firepower for defensive engagements. Ten tons of ammunition kept the Gauss Rifles fed through the longest engagements. To make room for all these weapons, the C2 used an Endo Steel internal structure. Integrated [[CASE]] protected the arms and torsos from Gauss Rifle explosions. BV (2.0) = 2,722<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 56</ref>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
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*;''Annihilator'' Bryan "Gausszilla" : Apparently based on the ''Annihilator C2'', this customized variant carried a fifth [[Gauss Rifle]] in addition to the standard Gauss Rifle layout, with altogether only eight tons of ammunition. It was the customized personal 'Mech of early 29th century [[Clan Ghost Bear]] [[Star Colonel]] [[Bryan Kabrinski]], and apparently a unique modification given the note (as of [[3074]]) that the 'Mech was "lost to history".<ref name=OK173>''Operation Klondike'', p. 173</ref> Known as "Gausszilla" in its time,<ref name=OK173/> it is obviously a nod to the somewhat famous non-[[canonical]] ''[[Gausszilla]]'' design by [[Bryan Nystul]] but it should be noted that it is indeed a slightly different design: It has 14 tons of armor (instead of 11.5), [[double heat sink]]s (instead of regular heat sinks), less ammunition (8 instead of 9 tons), and no secondary weapons. BV (2.0) = 2, 455<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 57</ref>
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*; ''Annihilator'' Bryan ''Gausszilla'' : Apparently based on the ''Annihilator'' C2, this customized variant carried a fifth [[Gauss rifle]] in addition to the standard Gauss Rifle layout, with only eight tons of ammunition altogether. It was the customized personal 'Mech of early-[[twenty-ninth-century]] [[Clan Ghost Bear]] [[Star Colonel]] [[Bryan Kabrinski]], and apparently a unique modification given the note (as of [[3074]]) that the 'Mech was "lost to history".<ref name=OK173>''Operation Klondike'', p. 173</ref> Known as ''Gausszilla'' in its time,<ref name=OK173/> it is obviously a nod to the somewhat famous [[canon|noncanonical]] ''[[Gausszilla]]'' design by [[Bryan Nystul]] but it should be noted that it is indeed a slightly different design: It has 14 tons of armor (instead of 11.5), [[double heat sink]]s (instead of regular heat sinks), less ammunition (8 instead of 9 tons), and no secondary weapons. BV (2.0) = 2,455<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 57</ref><ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24'', p. 31</ref>
  
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*;''Schwerer Gustav'' : ''[[Schwerer Gustav]]'' is an individual [[FrankenMech]] built partly from an ''Annihilator'' chassis. It could arguably be regarded as a (heavily) customized ''Annihilator''.<ref name=XTROM>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs'', pp. 7, 20</ref>
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*; ''Schwerer Gustav'' : ''[[Schwerer Gustav]]'' is an individual [[FrankenMech]] built partly from an ''Annihilator'' chassis. It could arguably be regarded as a (heavily) customized ''Annihilator''.<ref name=XTROM>''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs'', pp. 7, 20</ref>
  
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
 
===Apocryphal Variants===
 
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''From [[MechWarrior Online]]:''
 
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*;ANH-1P : Using the newest technology available at the end of the [[FedCom Civil War]], a 300 rated [[Light Fusion Engine]] gives the -1P average speed for an assault 'Mech. A [[Rotary AC/2]] and [[Rotary AC/5]] in each arm provides devastating firepower, in the event the 2 tons of RAC/2 and 3 tons of RAC/5 ammo run dry, 4 [[Medium Laser]]s split among the side torsos and a center torso-mounted [[Snub-Nose PPC]] allows the -1P to continue providing fire support. 16 double heat sinks provide adequate dissipation.<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online - Civil War mech pack Sale Page''</ref>
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*; ANH-1P : Using the newest technology available at the end of the [[FedCom Civil War]], a 300 rated [[Light Fusion Engine]] gives the 1P average speed for an assault 'Mech. A [[Rotary AC/2]] and [[Rotary AC/5]] in each arm provides devastating firepower, in the event the 2 tons of RAC/2 and 3 tons of RAC/5 ammo run dry, four medium lasers split among the side torsos and a center torso-mounted [[Snub-Nose PPC]] allows the 1P to continue providing fire support. 16 double heat sinks provide adequate dissipation.<ref name=MWO>''MechWarrior Online - Civil War Mech Pack Sale Page''</ref>
  
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*;''Mean Baby'' : Possibly a modified ANH-1E, the ''Mean Baby'' upgrades the engine to a 300 rated [[XL Engine]]. The arm mounted lasers are removed, one of the two center-torso lasers are moved to the head and both are upgraded to [[ER Medium Laser]]s. If an enemy manages to close the distance, 4 [[Streak SRM-6]]s with 5 tons of ammo provide a devastating close-range punch, with fifteen and a half tons of armor providing adequate defense. Sixteen double heat sinks are hard-pressed to dissipate all the waste heat, so care must taken when firing the weapons.<ref name=MWO/>
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*; ''Mean Baby'' : Possibly a modified ANH-1E, the ''Mean Baby'' upgrades the engine to a 300-rated [[XL engine]]. The arm-mounted lasers are removed, one of the two center-torso lasers are moved to the head and both are upgraded to ER medium lasers. If an enemy manages to close the distance, 4 [[Streak SRM-6]]s with 5 tons of ammo provide a devastating close-range punch, with fifteen and a half tons of armor providing adequate defense. Sixteen double heat sinks are hard pressed to dissipate all the waste heat, so care must be taken when firing the weapons.<ref name=MWO/>
 
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==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
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The ''Annihilator '' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Annihilator Entry.</ref>
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The ''Annihilator'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Annihilator Entry.</ref>
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*[[Easy to Maintain]]
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* [[Easy to Maintain]]
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==Notes==
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Vernichter'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''VRN-1R'''.
  
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Image:ANH-1X Annihilator.jpg|ANH-1X ''Annihilator''
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Annihilator_WolfsDragoonsSB.jpg|Original ANH-1A ''Annihilator'' from ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]''
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File:Annihilator_WolfsDragoonsSB.jpg|ANH-1A ''Annihilator'' fielded by Wolf's Dragoons
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3050 Annihlator.jpg|''Annihilator'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050|TRO:3050]]''
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Image:3050U Annihilator.jpg|ANH-2A ''Annihilator'' in Combat
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3050U Annihilator.jpg|ANH-2A ''Annihilator'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]''
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Image:Experimental Annihilator.jpg|Experimental ANH-2AX ''Annihilator''
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Experimental Annihilator.jpg|Experimental ANH-2AX ''Annihilator'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs|XTRO:Mercs]]''
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Image:CCG Crusade Annihilator.jpg|ANH-1A ''Annihilator'' in Combat
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ANH-1X Annihilator.jpg|ANH-1X ''Annihilator'' from ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]''
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Image:CCG Counterstrike Annihilator.jpg|ANH-2A ''Annihilator'' in Motion
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Annihilator RGilClan v24.png|''Annihilator'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24|RGilClan: Vol 24]]''
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Image:MWO Annihilator|[[MechWarrior Online]] art of the ''Annihilator''
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CCG Crusade Annihilator.jpg|ANH-1A ''Annihilator'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]''
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CCG Counterstrike Annihilator.jpg|ANH-2A ''Annihilator'' in motion from ''CCG''
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MWO Annihilator.png|Model of ''Annihilator'' from ''[[MechWarrior Online|MWO]]''
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Wolfs Dragoons Assault Star - Annihilator.jpg|''Annihilator'' miniature from ''[[Wolf's Dragoons Assault Star]]''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
 
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]''
 
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]''
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* ''[[ForcePack Record Sheets Wolf's Dragoons]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]''
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* [https://mwomercs.com/civil-war Mechwarrior Online - ''Civil War 'Mech Pack'' Sale Page]
 
* ''[[Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries]]''
 
* ''[[Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries]]''
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* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050]]
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Clan & Star League)]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]''
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* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]''
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*[https://mwomercs.com/civil-war Mechwarrior Online - ''Civil War 'Mech pack'' Sale Page]
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Latest revision as of 13:15, 18 February 2024

Annihilator
Annihilator
Production information
Manufacturer Arc-Royal MechWorks

Babylon BattleMech Consortium

Strana Mechty MechWorks

Production Year 3048[1]
Model ANH-2A
Class Assault
Cost 9,732,667 C-Bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 100 tons
Chassis Star League MN-01
Armor Starshield Special-b with CASE
Engine Nissan 200
Communications System Garret T19-G
Targeting Tracking System Wasat Aggressor Type 5
Heat Sinks 17 single
Speed 32.4 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,299
BV (2.0) 1,595[2]


Description[edit]

Originally developed in the final year of the Amaris Civil War as the ultimate fixed position city defense BattleMech, the Annihilator was built as a sign of the military strength of both the Star League in Exile and the newly created Clans. The 100-ton 'Mech has a maximum speed of 32.4 km/h, making it one of the slowest 'Mechs ever designed, together with the UrbanMech. It is by no means intended to use speed to outmaneuver an enemy, instead depending on its twelve and a half tons of armor to weather any fire that is directed at the 'Mech. Discontinued before the Clans' Golden Century, in one of their few missteps, Wolf's Dragoons brought a number of unknown designs with them in 3009, raising more questions to their origins while at the same time adding to their mystique. It was exclusive to the Dragoons until the Jihad disseminated the design to Arc-Royal due to the strengthening of the relationship that Wolf's Dragoons forged with the Kell Hounds and Clan Wolf-in-Exile following their flight from Outreach.

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Annihilator is armed with an arsenal that is built to instill fear in an enemy as much as damage them. The 'Mech is armed with four Mydron Excel LB-X Autocannon/10s as its primary weapons. These can all fire either standard rounds or cluster rounds which act like 'Mech sized shotguns spreading damage out all over an enemy 'Mech. The 'Mech is also armed with four Magna 400P Medium Pulse Lasers, which allow the Annihilator to decimate any target which is able to make it through the devastating hail of fire and into close range combat.

Variants[edit]

  • ANH-1A 
    The actual variant that first appeared with Wolf's Dragoons in 3005, the 1A was armed with four Autocannon/10s and four medium lasers and carried an extra Heatsink. While less accurate and unable to use cluster rounds, the 1A was still a highly destructive and dangerous 'Mech that no MechWarrior looked forward to engaging. BV (1.0) = 1,151; BV (2.0) = 1,434[3]
  • ANH-1E 
    This field-expedient refit was used by the Dragoons after the Battle of Misery. All of the autocannons were removed and replaced with four PPCs. The ANH-1E also carried forty-one heat sinks, enough to fire the main weapons continually. BV (2.0) = 1,625[4]
  • ANH-1G 
    This variant had an ER PPC in the right torso, and three Gauss rifles (one in each arm, and one in the left torso) to provide hard hitting firepower. Each Gauss Rifle had two tons of ammunition. Ten double heat sinks were more than adequate to keep the machine cool. BV (2.0) = 2,274[5]
  • ANH-1X 
    The original model created in 2779 was equipped with a head-mounted Small Laser, four LB 10-X AC, a pair of Small Pulse Lasers, and four medium lasers. It carried six tons of LB 10-X ammunition, and the torsos were protected with CASE. Ten double heat sinks kept heat manageable. BV (2.0) = 1,926[6]
  • ANH-4A 
    More closely in line with the traditional Annihilator, the 4A carried two LB-X Autocannon/10s from the 2A, but removed two to make room for a pair of Heavy PPCs. Two Light Autocannon/2s from the 3A provide defense against conventional troops. A Compact Gyro freed up enough room for fifteen double heat sinks that kept heat from being completely out of control. BV (2.0) = 1,726
  • ANH-5W
    A configuration devised by Wolf's Dragoons in cooperation with Arc-Royal MechWorks, the ANH-5W carries four Gauss Rifles and four Medium Pulse Lasers. The 5W also uses advanced components such as CASE II, a Compact Gyro and an Endo Steel internal structure. Ten Double Heat Sinks can provide adequate heat management. BV (2.0) = 2,595[9][10]
  • Annihilator C 
    A variant of the Annihilator that was built using only Clan technology and used exclusively by Wolf's Dragoons, the Annihilator C increased its maximum speed to 54 km/h. The 'Mech was armed with four Ultra Autocannon/10s and four ER medium laser. The Ultra Autocannon/10s allowed the 'Mech to fire at twice the rate of a normal autocannon, allowing it to put as much fire out as if it was carrying eight regular autocannons. BV (1.0) = 2,005;[11][12] BV (2.0) = 2,520[13]
  • Annihilator C2 
    Apparently based on the ANH-1G, this variant only uses Clan technology. The 'Mech's top speed was 32.4 km/h and the armor protection was reduced, but four Gauss rifles backed up by an ER PPC in the center torso and a head-mounted ER Small Laser provided withering firepower for defensive engagements. Ten tons of ammunition kept the Gauss Rifles fed through the longest engagements. To make room for all these weapons, the C2 used an Endo Steel internal structure. Integrated CASE protected the arms and torsos from Gauss Rifle explosions. BV (2.0) = 2,722[14]

Custom Variants[edit]

  • Annihilator Bryan Gausszilla 
    Apparently based on the Annihilator C2, this customized variant carried a fifth Gauss rifle in addition to the standard Gauss Rifle layout, with only eight tons of ammunition altogether. It was the customized personal 'Mech of early-twenty-ninth-century Clan Ghost Bear Star Colonel Bryan Kabrinski, and apparently a unique modification given the note (as of 3074) that the 'Mech was "lost to history".[15] Known as Gausszilla in its time,[15] it is obviously a nod to the somewhat famous noncanonical Gausszilla design by Bryan Nystul but it should be noted that it is indeed a slightly different design: It has 14 tons of armor (instead of 11.5), double heat sinks (instead of regular heat sinks), less ammunition (8 instead of 9 tons), and no secondary weapons. BV (2.0) = 2,455[16][17]
  • Schwerer Gustav 
    Schwerer Gustav is an individual FrankenMech built partly from an Annihilator chassis. It could arguably be regarded as a (heavily) customized Annihilator.[18]

Apocryphal Variants[edit]

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  • ANH-1P 
    Using the newest technology available at the end of the FedCom Civil War, a 300 rated Light Fusion Engine gives the 1P average speed for an assault 'Mech. A Rotary AC/2 and Rotary AC/5 in each arm provides devastating firepower, in the event the 2 tons of RAC/2 and 3 tons of RAC/5 ammo run dry, four medium lasers split among the side torsos and a center torso-mounted Snub-Nose PPC allows the 1P to continue providing fire support. 16 double heat sinks provide adequate dissipation.[19]
  • Mean Baby 
    Possibly a modified ANH-1E, the Mean Baby upgrades the engine to a 300-rated XL engine. The arm-mounted lasers are removed, one of the two center-torso lasers are moved to the head and both are upgraded to ER medium lasers. If an enemy manages to close the distance, 4 Streak SRM-6s with 5 tons of ammo provide a devastating close-range punch, with fifteen and a half tons of armor providing adequate defense. Sixteen double heat sinks are hard pressed to dissipate all the waste heat, so care must be taken when firing the weapons.[19]

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Design Quirks[edit]

The Annihilator has the following Design Quirk:[20]

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Vernichter. The model code was accordingly changed to VRN-1R.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ MUL online date for the Annihilator
  2. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 107
  3. ↑ Wolf's Dragoons, p. 101
  4. ↑ Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries, p. 31
  5. ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 54
  6. ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 53
  7. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs, p. 6
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade (Inner Sphere), p. 271
  9. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24, p. 31
  10. ↑ ForcePack Record Sheets Wolf's Dragoons, p. 11
  11. ↑ Combat Operations, p. 108
  12. ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 155
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 55
  14. ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 56
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Operation Klondike, p. 173
  16. ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 57
  17. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24, p. 31
  18. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs, pp. 7, 20
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 MechWarrior Online - Civil War Mech Pack Sale Page
  20. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Annihilator Entry.

Bibliography[edit]

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