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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Barghest.jpg | |image=Barghest.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Barghest | + | |name=''Barghest'' |
|manufacturer=[[TharHes Industries]] | |manufacturer=[[TharHes Industries]] | ||
| − | | production year= | + | | production year=3058 |
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/252/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/252/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
|model=BGS-1T | |model=BGS-1T | ||
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|cost= 16,284,867 C-bills | |cost= 16,284,867 C-bills | ||
| − | |Tech Base= | + | |Tech Base=inner sphere |
| + | |mech type=battlemech | ||
| + | |feet= quad | ||
|mass=70 | |mass=70 | ||
| − | |chassis=Earthwerk GRF Quad | + | |chassis=[[Earthwerk GRF Quad]] |
| − | |armor=Durallex Heavy | + | |armor=[[Durallex Heavy]] |
|engine=[[Magna 350 XL]] | |engine=[[Magna 350 XL]] | ||
|comsys=[[TharHes Euterpe HM-14]] | |comsys=[[TharHes Euterpe HM-14]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] decided during her reign over the [[Lyran Alliance]] that she wanted a four legged [[BattleMech]] that would evoke fear in its enemies in a similar vein to the classic ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' and ''[[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]'' designs. To do this, the '''''Barghest''''' is built on an Earthwerk GRF Quad chassis that supports a Magna 350 [[XL engine]] that saves weight and allows the 'Mech to carry a heavy weapons payload. The ''Barghest'' is protected by thirteen tons of Durallex Heavy armor that protects it from all but the heaviest enemy fire. To handle the 'Mech's heat buildup from its weapons, the ''Barghest'' has ten [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO:3060R114>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 114, "Barghest 'Mech Profile"</ref> | + | [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] decided during her reign over the [[Lyran Alliance]] that she wanted a four-legged [[BattleMech]] that would evoke fear in its enemies in a similar vein to the classic ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' and ''[[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]'' designs. To do this, the '''''Barghest''''' is built on an Earthwerk GRF Quad chassis that supports a Magna 350 [[XL engine]] that saves weight and allows the 'Mech to carry a heavy weapons payload. The ''Barghest'' is protected by thirteen tons of Durallex Heavy armor that protects it from all but the heaviest enemy fire. To handle the 'Mech's heat buildup from its weapons, the ''Barghest'' has ten [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO:3060R114>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 114, "Barghest 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Barghest'' carries two BlazeFire Sweetshot [[ER Large Laser]]s that allow the 'Mech to hit a target at up to five hundred and seventy meters. For medium to close range combat, the ''Barghest'' carries a powerful Defiance Disintegrator [[LB-X Autocannon/20]] that is capable of firing both standard ammunition and cluster rounds that act like 'Mech-sized shotgun shells. The 'Mech's simplicity is also a weakness, as the ''Barghest'' has only the two ER Large Lasers if the autocannon falls silent from a lack of ammunition or a jam.<ref name=TRO:3060R114/> | + | The ''Barghest'' carries two [[BlazeFire Sweetshot]] [[ER Large Laser]]s that allow the 'Mech to hit a target at up to five hundred and seventy meters. For medium to close range combat, the ''Barghest'' carries a powerful [[Defiance Disintegrator (LBX20)|Defiance Disintegrator]] [[LB-X Autocannon/20]] that is capable of firing both standard ammunition and cluster rounds that act like 'Mech-sized shotgun shells. The 'Mech's simplicity is also a weakness, as the ''Barghest'' has only the two ER Large Lasers if the autocannon falls silent from a lack of ammunition or a jam.<ref name=TRO:3060R114/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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*;BGS-3T : The 3T variant of the ''Barghest'' utilizes the new [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]] as its primary weapon that is capable of striking at relatively long ranges with a great deal of firepower that increases as the 3T ''Barghest'' closes with its target. To back this up, the 3T has a single ER Large Laser and also has fourteen tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1692<ref name=CO131/>, BV (2.0) = 1,900<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 170</ref> | *;BGS-3T : The 3T variant of the ''Barghest'' utilizes the new [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]] as its primary weapon that is capable of striking at relatively long ranges with a great deal of firepower that increases as the 3T ''Barghest'' closes with its target. To back this up, the 3T has a single ER Large Laser and also has fourteen tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1692<ref name=CO131/>, BV (2.0) = 1,900<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 170</ref> | ||
| − | *;BGS-4T : The production version of the BGS-4X, this ''Barghest'' uses the Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle, CASE II, and Quad BattleMech Turret of that variant. The PPCs and PPC Capacitors of that version have been removed to make room for | + | *; BGS-4T : The production version of the BGS-4X, this ''Barghest'' uses the [[Defiance Annihilator]] [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]], [[CASE II]], and [[Quad BattleMech Turret]] of that variant. The PPCs and PPC Capacitors of that version have been removed to make room for a BlazeFire Sweetshot [[ER Large Laser]] and [[Defiance Model XII]] [[ER Medium Laser]]. The Small Cockpit remains, as does the [[C3 slave]]. BV (2.0) = 1,734<ref name=TRO:Proto>''Technical Readout: Prototypes'', p. 127</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Prototypes'', p. 69</ref> |
| − | *;BGS-7S : Developed during the [[Jihad]], the 7S was improved over its predecessors with [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technologies]]. This variant is geared to provide fire support to other lancemates rather the usual assault role of the design. In place of its original weaponry, the 'Mech now has a pair of [[Medium VSP Laser|Medium Variable Speed Pulse Lasers]], a pair of [[Light PPCs]], and a single [[Artemis IV]] enhanced [[MML-7|7-Tubed Multi-Missile Launcher]] with two tons of ammunition. For close up firepower, aside from the MML the 'Mech has | + | *;BGS-7S : Developed during the [[Jihad]], the 7S was improved over its predecessors with [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technologies]]. This variant is geared to provide fire support to other lancemates rather the usual assault role of the design. In place of its original weaponry, the 'Mech now has a pair of [[Medium VSP Laser|Medium Variable Speed Pulse Lasers]], a pair of [[Light PPCs]], and a single [[Artemis IV]] enhanced [[MML-7|7-Tubed Multi-Missile Launcher]] with two tons of ammunition. For close up firepower, aside from the MML the 'Mech has an [[ER Flamer|Extended-Range Flamer]] mounted in the head and a rear-firing [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. BV (2.0) = 1,526<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 171, "Jihad variant of the Barghest".</ref> |
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *;BGS-4X : Using an [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]] as its main armament, this version of the ''Barghest'' also uses [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] systems to maximize protection and combat effectiveness. The [[Endo Steel]] structure and [[Small Cockpit]] save enough room to allow the 'Mech to carry two [[Light PPC]]s with [[PPC Capacitor]]s in a | + | *; BGS-4X : Using an [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]] as its main armament, this version of the ''Barghest'' also uses [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] systems to maximize protection and combat effectiveness. The [[Endo Steel]] structure and [[Small Cockpit]] save enough room to allow the 'Mech to carry two [[Light PPC]]s with [[PPC Capacitor]]s in a Quad BattleMech Turret. This device allows the ''Barghest'' pilot to put accurate fire in a 360° arc around the 'Mech. To protect it from an exploding Gauss Rifle, the 'Mech also carries a [[CASE II]] system. Finally the [[LCAF]] installed a C3 slave unit in the head. BV(2.0)=1,667<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner'', p. 7</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
| − | + | The ''Barghest'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Barghest Entry.</ref> | |
| + | * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (LT, RT)]] | ||
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The ''BGS-4T Barghest'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> | The ''BGS-4T Barghest'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=TRO:Proto/> | ||
* [[EM Interference]] | * [[EM Interference]] | ||
* [[Improved Cooling Jacket|Improved Cooling Jacket (ER Large Laser)]] | * [[Improved Cooling Jacket|Improved Cooling Jacket (ER Large Laser)]] | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Related BattleMechs== |
| + | *''[[Bushwacker]]'' - TharHes Industries used the ''Bushwacker'''s chassis as the basis of the ''Barghest''. TharHes repositioned the legs of the ''Bushwacker'' forward, becoming the front legs of the quad, and added a second pair of legs to the back of the torso. The mass of the chassis was subsequently increased to 70 tons.<ref name=TRO:3060R114/> | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Barghest.jpg|Original ''Barghest'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | |
| + | Barghest 4X XTROSteiner.jpg|Experimental BGS-4X ''Barghest'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner|XTRO:Steiner]]'' | ||
| + | Barghest BGS-4T TROPrototypes.jpg|BGS-4T ''Barghest'' from ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes|TRO:Prototypes]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> | ||
| + | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
*''[[Combat Operations]]'' | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
*''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner]]'' | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner]]'' | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' | ||
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| − | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
| + | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Quad BattleMechs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:37, 20 February 2024
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| Barghest | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | TharHes Industries |
| Production Year | 3058[1] |
| Model | BGS-1T |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 16,284,867 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | Earthwerk GRF Quad |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy |
| Engine | Magna 350 XL |
| Communications System | TharHes Euterpe HM-14 |
| Targeting Tracking System | TharHes Ares-8a |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,309[2] 1,205[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,787[4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
Katherine Steiner-Davion decided during her reign over the Lyran Alliance that she wanted a four-legged BattleMech that would evoke fear in its enemies in a similar vein to the classic Atlas and Banshee designs. To do this, the Barghest is built on an Earthwerk GRF Quad chassis that supports a Magna 350 XL engine that saves weight and allows the 'Mech to carry a heavy weapons payload. The Barghest is protected by thirteen tons of Durallex Heavy armor that protects it from all but the heaviest enemy fire. To handle the 'Mech's heat buildup from its weapons, the Barghest has ten double heat sinks.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Barghest carries two BlazeFire Sweetshot ER Large Lasers that allow the 'Mech to hit a target at up to five hundred and seventy meters. For medium to close range combat, the Barghest carries a powerful Defiance Disintegrator LB-X Autocannon/20 that is capable of firing both standard ammunition and cluster rounds that act like 'Mech-sized shotgun shells. The 'Mech's simplicity is also a weakness, as the Barghest has only the two ER Large Lasers if the autocannon falls silent from a lack of ammunition or a jam.[5]
Variants[edit]
- BGS-2T
- The 2T removes the weapons of the 1T model and replaces them with a single ER PPC and an Ultra Autocannon/20. The ultra autocannon is capable of firing at twice the rate as a standard autocannon, giving the 2T an incredible amount of short range firepower. The Barghest has also gained an additional ton of armor protection, making the 'Mech even harder to take down on the battlefield. BV (1.0) = 1,340[2], (1,236)[6], BV (2.0) = 1,794[7]
- BGS-3T
- The 3T variant of the Barghest utilizes the new Heavy Gauss Rifle as its primary weapon that is capable of striking at relatively long ranges with a great deal of firepower that increases as the 3T Barghest closes with its target. To back this up, the 3T has a single ER Large Laser and also has fourteen tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1692[2], BV (2.0) = 1,900[8]
- BGS-4T
- The production version of the BGS-4X, this Barghest uses the Defiance Annihilator Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle, CASE II, and Quad BattleMech Turret of that variant. The PPCs and PPC Capacitors of that version have been removed to make room for a BlazeFire Sweetshot ER Large Laser and Defiance Model XII ER Medium Laser. The Small Cockpit remains, as does the C3 slave. BV (2.0) = 1,734[9][10]
- BGS-7S
- Developed during the Jihad, the 7S was improved over its predecessors with Advanced Technologies. This variant is geared to provide fire support to other lancemates rather the usual assault role of the design. In place of its original weaponry, the 'Mech now has a pair of Medium Variable Speed Pulse Lasers, a pair of Light PPCs, and a single Artemis IV enhanced 7-Tubed Multi-Missile Launcher with two tons of ammunition. For close up firepower, aside from the MML the 'Mech has an Extended-Range Flamer mounted in the head and a rear-firing Medium Pulse Laser. BV (2.0) = 1,526[11]
Custom Variants[edit]
- BGS-4X
- Using an Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle as its main armament, this version of the Barghest also uses experimental systems to maximize protection and combat effectiveness. The Endo Steel structure and Small Cockpit save enough room to allow the 'Mech to carry two Light PPCs with PPC Capacitors in a Quad BattleMech Turret. This device allows the Barghest pilot to put accurate fire in a 360° arc around the 'Mech. To protect it from an exploding Gauss Rifle, the 'Mech also carries a CASE II system. Finally the LCAF installed a C3 slave unit in the head. BV(2.0)=1,667[12]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Barghest has the following Design Quirk:[13]
The BGS-4T Barghest variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[9]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- Bushwacker - TharHes Industries used the Bushwacker's chassis as the basis of the Barghest. TharHes repositioned the legs of the Bushwacker forward, becoming the front legs of the quad, and added a second pair of legs to the back of the torso. The mass of the chassis was subsequently increased to 70 tons.[5]
Gallery[edit]
Original Barghest from TRO:3060
Experimental BGS-4X Barghest from XTRO:Steiner
BGS-4T Barghest from TRO:Prototypes
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Barghest
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Combat Operations, p. 131
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 178
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 168
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 114, "Barghest 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 179
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 169
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 170
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Technical Readout: Prototypes, p. 127
- ↑ Record Sheets: Prototypes, p. 69
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 171, "Jihad variant of the Barghest".
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner, p. 7
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Barghest Entry.