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|name=Ares
 
|name=Ares
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|manufacturer=Rhodes Project
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|manufacturer=[[Rhodes Project]]
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|model=experiment
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|model=Ares
 
|class=Colossal
 
|class=Colossal
 
|mass=135
 
|mass=135
 
|chassis=[[Endo Steel]]
 
|chassis=[[Endo Steel]]
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|armor=[[Standard]]
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|armor=unknown
 
|engine=375 XL
 
|engine=375 XL
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|speed=10
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|speed=est 28
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|armament=n/a, experimental
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|armament=
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Base
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3x[[SRM 2]]s
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3x[[ER Small Laser]]s
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6x[[Anti-Personell Pod]]s
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2x[[LRM 5]]s
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2x[[ER Medium Laser]]s
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Additional weapons depending on configuration
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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Entering a new era, BattleMechs blown the 100 tons limit with these impressive behemoths.
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The ''Ares'' represents a series of 'Mechs that are built to exced the 100 ton mark. The ''Ares'' uses a unique tripodal chassis to support the 'Mechs weight bridging the gap between the biped 'Mechs and the quad 'Mechs. The ''Ares'' has its roots in the [[Rhodes Project]] and was first fielded sometime after 3132. Although the manufacturer of the 'Mech remains unknown intelligence has pointed to an ''Ares'' factory being located on the world of [[Kaus Australis]] in [[Prefecture I]] of the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. This intelligence, as well as the potential of the ''Ares'' was strong enough to provoke both the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and [[Clan Nova Cat]] to raid the location in search of this factory.  
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Coming from a dark project so-called Rhodes Project in an unknown location, the Ares Colossal Class is the first representative of a new 'Mech breed. Better armored, better armed, and three legged, they were first seen during the Dark Age.
 
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Many claimed these 'Mechs were a hoax. In fact, reality is really a dark omen. Needing three crew members to operate it's weaponry and the 'Mech itself, the ''Ares'' represent a new idea of BattleMech warfare...
 
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Indeed, these 'Mechs, weighing around 130 tons (depending the version) carry an arsenal that could shame an Atlas itself (from testimonies, the fire load looks like a complete regiment fire).
 
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Remaining at an experimental stage, many of the Great Houses try to find their homeworld, but these war beasts are already harvesting more and more worlds, their green lightning face orbit as a death and destruction omen. The Ares project is know fully oriented against the [[Republic of the Sphere]].
 
  
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As part of an experimental project, only a few selected MechWarriors could test this 'Mech. It is also notable, as a secret project, most of those MechWarriors are some of the research scientist's children or family and some also received training since their very childhood, since this 'Mech is unlikely to everything that have been made since the BattleMech history.
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While there has been a great deal of hype surrounding each version of the ''Ares'' 'Mechs they have roughly the same amount of weapons as can be loaded onto a 100 ton chassis and are outgunned by some Assault 'Mechs dating from the 3060s. One unique aspect of these 'Mechs is that they are crewed with three personell.
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Those 'Mechs are designed to fight alone but some lacks were quicly discovered. A new version appeared, the "Poseidon", to overcome those weakness, and is the only one to be really able to operate alone.
 
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
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The armament is divided in three main categories:
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Each of the versions of the ''Ares'' carry a variable loadout that have a similar base chassis mirroring the way in which [[OmniMech]]s work. Itis unknown if the ''Ares'' is an actual omniMech or if a similar base chassis was used in the construction of each to simplify the construction of the 'Mech.
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-Legs -Torso -Loadout
 
  
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The two first are common to all versions.
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At the base level each of the Ares carries on each leg a pair of [[Anti-Personell Pod]]s, an [[ER Small Laser]] and a [[SRM 2]] launcher. On the 'Mechs torso each version of the Ares has a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s and a pair of [[LRM 5]] launchers giving the ''Ares'' series of 'Mechs a good rounded base platform to start with.
  
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*-Legs (x3) contain one Short-Range Missile 2-rack, an Extended-Range Small Laser, and two Anti-Personnel Pods each.
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==Variants==
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*Zeus - The Zeus variant of the ''Ares'' is armed with a pair of [[ER PPC]]s and 3 [[SRM 6]] launchers which allow the 'Mech to engage an enemy at long range opening holes in a targets armor and capable of seeking chinks in damaged armor.
  
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*-Torso bears two Long-Range Missile 5-racks and two Extended-Range Medium Lasers
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*Hera - Built for close combat the Hera is armed with a [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]] as its primary weapon. This is backed up by a trio of [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]s makign it a deadly 'Mech in medium to short range engagements.
  
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*-Loadout at least, differs from a version to another...some carry a three fingered arm.
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*Hades - Cinfigured in an all around setup the Hades relies on the base LRMs for long range firepower which it supplements with an [[Ultra Autocanon/10]] which is backed up at shorter ranges with a [[TSEMP]] as well as a pair of [[MRM 20]] launchers.
  
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==Alternate Configurations==
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*Poseidon - A recent variant of the 'Ares'' series the Poseidon carries two [[ER PPC]]s, one [[TSEMP]], and a MRM 20 launcher. This allows the Poseidon to engage an enemy at a variety of ranges and resembles a mix of the Zeus and Hades variants.
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*Alt. Config. A - Codenamed "Zeus" : the loadout bears two Extended-Range PPCs and three Short-Range Missile racks. The ''Zeus'' configuration is designed for medium range combat.
 
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*Alt. Config. B - Codenamed "Hera" : the loadout contains one Heavy Gauss Rifle and three Extended-Range Medium Pulse Lasers. The ''Hera'' configuration is designed for medium and short range battles.
 
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*Alt. Config. C - Codenamed "Hades" : the loadout contains one [[TSEMP]], two MRM 20 racks, and one autocannon/10
 
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*Alt. Config. 1 - Codenamed "Poseidon" : this more recent version show marked improvements in speed and repairability, resulting from the experiment's progress. The "Poseidon" version carries two Extended-Range PPCs, one [[TSEMP]], and one Medium-Range Missile 20 rack.
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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*http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/LinkNet/default.asp?a=40809
 
*http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/LinkNet/default.asp?a=40809
 
*http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/LinkNet/default.asp?a=40829 (plus an impressive video at the bottom of the article)
 
*http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/LinkNet/default.asp?a=40829 (plus an impressive video at the bottom of the article)
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furhter sources
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*http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=40987
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Additional information taken from the weapons loadout given on the box containing the Zeus, Hades, and Hera varaints.
  
 
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Revision as of 03:42, 29 March 2008

Ares (OmniMech)
Ares
Production information
Manufacturer Rhodes Project
Model Ares
Class Superheavy
Technical specifications
Mass 135 tons
Chassis Endo Steel
Armor unknown
Engine 375 XL
Speed est 28 km/h
Armament

Base 3xSRM 2s 3xER Small Lasers 6xAnti-Personell Pods 2xLRM 5s 2xER Medium Lasers Additional weapons depending on configuration


Description

The Ares represents a series of 'Mechs that are built to exced the 100 ton mark. The Ares uses a unique tripodal chassis to support the 'Mechs weight bridging the gap between the biped 'Mechs and the quad 'Mechs. The Ares has its roots in the Rhodes Project and was first fielded sometime after 3132. Although the manufacturer of the 'Mech remains unknown intelligence has pointed to an Ares factory being located on the world of Kaus Australis in Prefecture I of the Republic of the Sphere. This intelligence, as well as the potential of the Ares was strong enough to provoke both the Lyran Commonwealth and Clan Nova Cat to raid the location in search of this factory.

While there has been a great deal of hype surrounding each version of the Ares 'Mechs they have roughly the same amount of weapons as can be loaded onto a 100 ton chassis and are outgunned by some Assault 'Mechs dating from the 3060s. One unique aspect of these 'Mechs is that they are crewed with three personell.

Armament

Each of the versions of the Ares carry a variable loadout that have a similar base chassis mirroring the way in which OmniMechs work. Itis unknown if the Ares is an actual omniMech or if a similar base chassis was used in the construction of each to simplify the construction of the 'Mech.

At the base level each of the Ares carries on each leg a pair of Anti-Personell Pods, an ER Small Laser and a SRM 2 launcher. On the 'Mechs torso each version of the Ares has a pair of ER Medium Lasers and a pair of LRM 5 launchers giving the Ares series of 'Mechs a good rounded base platform to start with.

Variants

  • Zeus - The Zeus variant of the Ares is armed with a pair of ER PPCs and 3 SRM 6 launchers which allow the 'Mech to engage an enemy at long range opening holes in a targets armor and capable of seeking chinks in damaged armor.
  • Hera - Built for close combat the Hera is armed with a Heavy Gauss Rifle as its primary weapon. This is backed up by a trio of ER Medium Pulse Lasers makign it a deadly 'Mech in medium to short range engagements.
  • Hades - Cinfigured in an all around setup the Hades relies on the base LRMs for long range firepower which it supplements with an Ultra Autocanon/10 which is backed up at shorter ranges with a TSEMP as well as a pair of MRM 20 launchers.
  • Poseidon - A recent variant of the 'Ares series the Poseidon carries two ER PPCs, one TSEMP, and a MRM 20 launcher. This allows the Poseidon to engage an enemy at a variety of ranges and resembles a mix of the Zeus and Hades variants.

References

Created for the Wizkids "MechWarrior Age of Destruction" battlepacks, these designs are a progress in the game evolution.

  • Explanation articles :

http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=40834

in the orders, polls around the firt sights :

furhter sources

Additional information taken from the weapons loadout given on the box containing the Zeus, Hades, and Hera varaints.

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