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Line 21: |T&T= [[RCA Instatrac Mark X]] with [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> |T&T= [[RCA Instatrac Mark X]] with [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> |heat sinks= 10 [[Double Heat Sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> |heat sinks= 10 [[Double Heat Sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> − |armament= <span></span> + |armament= 1x [[Ultra AC/10]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/><br>1x [[LRM 10]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/><br>1x [[Light PPC]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/><br>1x [[ER Medium Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> − * 1x [[Ultra AC/10]] − * 1x [[LRM 10]] − * 1x [[Light PPC]] − * 1x [[ER Medium Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> |BV (1.0)= |BV (1.0)= |BV (2.0)= 1,503<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/><br>1,486<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 254</ref> |BV (2.0)= 1,503<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/><br>1,486<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 254</ref> Line 33:
Line 29: Produced by Earthwerks-FWL, Incorporated for the [[AMSC]], the '''''Anzu''''' was named for the mythological griffin that snatched the tablets of destiny from the gods, and was intended to be a symbol of the refusal of the various peoples of the [[Free Worlds League]] to allow others to dictate their future. The ''Anzu'' was the embodiment of AMSC combat doctrine when it was introduced.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> Produced by Earthwerks-FWL, Incorporated for the [[AMSC]], the '''''Anzu''''' was named for the mythological griffin that snatched the tablets of destiny from the gods, and was intended to be a symbol of the refusal of the various peoples of the [[Free Worlds League]] to allow others to dictate their future. The ''Anzu'' was the embodiment of AMSC combat doctrine when it was introduced.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> − The ''Anzu'' was well-regarded by both [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and technicians for its reliability; the AMSC found the ''Anzu'' to be a good fit for the aggressive combat tactics they had developed since the [[Jihad]]. Although the ''Anzu's'' maximum ground speed was 64 km/h, the Chilton 465 [[Jump Jet]]s allowed the ''Anzu'' to jump up to 120 meters. The ''Anzu'' mounted eleven tons of Starshield A [[standard armor]] with CASE II built in to protect the 'Mech and its pilot from ammunition explosions. The ''Anzu'' also used the same life support systems as the ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', already well-proven by the time the ''Anzu'' entered service, and the RCA Instatrac Mark X targeting and tracking system allowed the ''Anzu'' to simultaneously engage multiple targets while also spotting for indirect fire through the installed TAG system.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> + The ''Anzu'' was well-regarded by both [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and technicians for its reliability; the AMSC found the ''Anzu'' to be a good fit for the aggressive combat tactics they had developed since the [[Jihad]]. Although the ''Anzu's'' maximum ground speed was 64 kph, the Chilton 465 [[Jump Jet]]s allowed the ''Anzu'' to jump up to 120 meters. The ''Anzu'' mounted eleven tons of Starshield A [[Standard Armor]] with CASE II built in to protect the 'Mech and its pilot from ammunition explosions. The ''Anzu'' also used the same life support systems as the ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', already well-proven by the time the ''Anzu'' entered service, and the RCA Instatrac Mark X targeting and tracking system allowed the ''Anzu'' to simultaneously engage multiple targets while also spotting for indirect fire through the installed TAG system.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> == Weapons and Equipment == == Weapons and Equipment == − The ''Anzu'' was designed to be a powerful midrange fighter. To meet that battlefield mission it mounted in the left arm a powerful [[Imperator Automatic (UAC10)|Imperator Automatic]] [[Ultra AC/10|Ultra Class 10 Autocannon]], fed by three tons of ammunition stored in the left torso. Also in the left torso is a [[Zeus (LRM10)|Zeus]] [[LRM-10]] with two tons of ammunition. The designers mounted a [[Diverse Optics Sunfire]] [[Extended-Range Medium Laser]] and a [[Fusigon Shorttooth]] [[Light Particle Projection Cannon]] in the right arm. The designers boosted the performance of the Fusigon Shorttooth by mounting a [[PPC Capacitor]] in the right arm as well, allowing the pilot of an ''Anzu'' to boost the damage output of the Shorttooth for brief periods.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> + The ''Anzu'' was designed to be a powerful mid-range fighter, and to meet that battlefield mission; mounted in the left arm was a powerful Imperator Automatic Ultra Class 10 Autocannon, fed by three tons of ammunition stored in the left torso, along with two tons of ammunition for the Zeus LRM 10 Launcher mounted into that same torso. The designers mounted a Diverse Optics Sunfire Extended-Range Medium Laser and a Fusigon Shorttooth [[Light Particle Projection Cannon]] in the right arm. The designers boosted the performance of the Fusigon Shorttooth by mounting a [[PPC Capacitor]] in the right arm as well, allowing the pilot of an ''Anzu'' to boost the damage output of the Shorttooth for brief periods.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> == Variants == == Variants == − *;ZU-J70 : The ZU-J70 variant of the ''Anzu'' was developed by Earthwerks to act as a lancemate to the ZU-G60. Other than the ER Medium Laser, the original weapon loadout of the ZU-G60 was removed; a lighter [[Rotary AC/5]] took the place of the Ultra AC/10, while the LRM-10 was replaced with an [[MML-7]]. Lastly, an [[ER Small Laser]] was mounted in the ''Anzu's'' head. Feeding the Rotary AC/5 was four tons of ammunition, stored in two [[CASE II]]-protected bins located in the left arm and left torso; two tons of ammunition for the MML-7 were also stored in the left torso. A [[Snub-Nose PPC]] replaced the Light PPC and capacitor. BV (2.0) = 1,680.<ref name="TRO:3145FWL86">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 86, "ZU-J70 ''Anzu''"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 255</ref> + *;ZU-J70 : The ZU-J70 variant of the ''Anzu'' was developed by Earthwerks to act as a lancemate to the ZU-G60. Other than the ER Medium Laser, the original weapon loudout of the ZU-G60 was removed; a lighter [[Rotary AC/5]] took the place of the Ultra AC/10, while the LRM-10 was replaced with an [[MML-7]]. Lastly, an [[ER Small Laser]] was mounted in the ''Anzu's'' head. Feeding the Rotary AC/5 was four tons of ammunition, stored in two [[CASE II]]-protected bins located in the left arm and left torso; two tons of ammunition for the MML-7 were also stored in the left torso. A [[Snub-Nose PPC]] replaced the Light PPC and capacitor. BV (2.0) = 1,680.<ref name="TRO:3145FWL86">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 86, "ZU-J70 ''Anzu''"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 255</ref> == Design Quirks == == Design Quirks == Line 54:
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|T&T= [[RCA Instatrac Mark X]] with [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> | |T&T= [[RCA Instatrac Mark X]] with [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]]<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> | ||
|heat sinks= 10 [[Double Heat Sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> | |heat sinks= 10 [[Double Heat Sink]]s<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> | ||
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|BV (2.0)= 1,503<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/><br>1,486<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 254</ref> | |BV (2.0)= 1,503<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/><br>1,486<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 254</ref> | ||
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Produced by Earthwerks-FWL, Incorporated for the [[AMSC]], the '''''Anzu''''' was named for the mythological griffin that snatched the tablets of destiny from the gods, and was intended to be a symbol of the refusal of the various peoples of the [[Free Worlds League]] to allow others to dictate their future. The ''Anzu'' was the embodiment of AMSC combat doctrine when it was introduced.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> | Produced by Earthwerks-FWL, Incorporated for the [[AMSC]], the '''''Anzu''''' was named for the mythological griffin that snatched the tablets of destiny from the gods, and was intended to be a symbol of the refusal of the various peoples of the [[Free Worlds League]] to allow others to dictate their future. The ''Anzu'' was the embodiment of AMSC combat doctrine when it was introduced.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> | ||
| − | The ''Anzu'' was well-regarded by both [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and technicians for its reliability; the AMSC found the ''Anzu'' to be a good fit for the aggressive combat tactics they had developed since the [[Jihad]]. Although the ''Anzu's'' maximum ground speed was 64 | + | The ''Anzu'' was well-regarded by both [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] and technicians for its reliability; the AMSC found the ''Anzu'' to be a good fit for the aggressive combat tactics they had developed since the [[Jihad]]. Although the ''Anzu's'' maximum ground speed was 64 kph, the Chilton 465 [[Jump Jet]]s allowed the ''Anzu'' to jump up to 120 meters. The ''Anzu'' mounted eleven tons of Starshield A [[Standard Armor]] with CASE II built in to protect the 'Mech and its pilot from ammunition explosions. The ''Anzu'' also used the same life support systems as the ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', already well-proven by the time the ''Anzu'' entered service, and the RCA Instatrac Mark X targeting and tracking system allowed the ''Anzu'' to simultaneously engage multiple targets while also spotting for indirect fire through the installed TAG system.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> |
== Weapons and Equipment == | == Weapons and Equipment == | ||
| − | The ''Anzu'' was designed to be a powerful | + | The ''Anzu'' was designed to be a powerful mid-range fighter, and to meet that battlefield mission; mounted in the left arm was a powerful Imperator Automatic Ultra Class 10 Autocannon, fed by three tons of ammunition stored in the left torso, along with two tons of ammunition for the Zeus LRM 10 Launcher mounted into that same torso. The designers mounted a Diverse Optics Sunfire Extended-Range Medium Laser and a Fusigon Shorttooth [[Light Particle Projection Cannon]] in the right arm. The designers boosted the performance of the Fusigon Shorttooth by mounting a [[PPC Capacitor]] in the right arm as well, allowing the pilot of an ''Anzu'' to boost the damage output of the Shorttooth for brief periods.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp32+"/> |
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
| − | *;ZU-J70 : The ZU-J70 variant of the ''Anzu'' was developed by Earthwerks to act as a lancemate to the ZU-G60. Other than the ER Medium Laser, the original weapon | + | *;ZU-J70 : The ZU-J70 variant of the ''Anzu'' was developed by Earthwerks to act as a lancemate to the ZU-G60. Other than the ER Medium Laser, the original weapon loudout of the ZU-G60 was removed; a lighter [[Rotary AC/5]] took the place of the Ultra AC/10, while the LRM-10 was replaced with an [[MML-7]]. Lastly, an [[ER Small Laser]] was mounted in the ''Anzu's'' head. Feeding the Rotary AC/5 was four tons of ammunition, stored in two [[CASE II]]-protected bins located in the left arm and left torso; two tons of ammunition for the MML-7 were also stored in the left torso. A [[Snub-Nose PPC]] replaced the Light PPC and capacitor. BV (2.0) = 1,680.<ref name="TRO:3145FWL86">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 86, "ZU-J70 ''Anzu''"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged'', p. 255</ref> |
== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
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[[Category: BattleMechs]] | [[Category: BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category: Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category: Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category: 60 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category: 60 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category: Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category: Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
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| + | {{BattleMech Timetable | ||
| + | |introduction=3098 | ||
| + | |ceased= | ||
| + | |extinction= | ||
| + | |reintroduction= | ||
| + | }} | ||