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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the electronic fiction format|Blitzkrieg (fiction format)}} + {{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the electronic fiction format|Blitzkrieg (fiction)}} {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Blitzkrieg.jpg + |image=Blitzkrieg.jpg − |name = ''Blitzkrieg'' + |name=Blitzkrieg − |manufacturer = [[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name=TRJp96f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 96–97: "BTZ-3F Blitzkrieg"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3060 --> + |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 94-95, "Blitzkrieg 'Mech Profile"</ref> − | production year = 3061 + | production year=3061 − |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/394/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/394/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> − |model = BTZ-3F<ref name=TRJp96f /> + |model=BTZ-3F − |cost = 10,787,500 [[C-bill]]s + |class=Medium − |Tech Base = Inner Sphere+ |cost= 10,787,500 C-bills − |mech type = BattleMech+ |mass=50 − |feet = biped+ |chassis=Coventry BTZ-VII [[Endo Steel]] − |mass = 50 + |armor=Lexington Limited High Grade [[Ferro-Fibrous]] − |chassis = [[Coventry BTZ-VII]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[endo steel]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> <!-- <ref name=TRJp96f /> --> + |engine=[[Magna 350 XL]] − |armor = [[Lexington Ltd. High Grade Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp96f /> --> + |speed=118.8 − |engine = [[Magna 350 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp96f /> --> + |armament= − |comsys = [[TharHes Muse 54-58K]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp96f /> -->+ *1x[[Ultra Autocannon/20]] − |T&T = [[Cyclops 9b]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp96f /> -->+ |BV (1.0)=1,092<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 123</ref> − |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp96f /> -->+ |BV (2.0)=1,273<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 134</ref> − |speed = 118 <!-- <ref name=TRJp96f /> --> + }} − |armament = 1x [[UAC/20]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp96f /> --> − |BV (1.0) = 1,092<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 123</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,273<ref name=TRJp96f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 134</ref> − }} ==Description== ==Description== − Taking its name from a German term meaning "Lightning War," the '''''Blitzkrieg''''' completely lives up to the name. Built on a lightweight [[Coventry BTZ-VII]] [[endo steel]] chassis and powered by a [[Magna 350]] [[XL engine]] not only frees space for powerful weapons and equipment, but also gives the 'Mech a top speed of 118.8 km/h. The ''Blitzkrieg'' is primarily protected by its high speed, but carries six and a half tons of [[Lexington Limited High Grade]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor that is light for a 'Mech of its size.<ref name=TRO:3060p94f>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 94–95: "Blitzkrieg 'Mech Profile"</ref> + Taking its name from a term meaning "Lightning War" the '''Blitzkrieg''' completely lives up to the name. The ''Blitzkrieg'' is built on a lightweight Coventry BTZ-VII [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a Magna 350 [[XL engine]] that weighs half as much as a standard [[fusion engine]] while giving the 'Mech a top speed of 118.8 km/h. The ''Blitzkrieg'' is primarily protected by its high speed and carries six and a half tons of Lexington Limited High Grade [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor that is light for a 'Mech of the ''Blitzkrieg''s size.<ref name=TRO:3060/> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The cavernous amount of space in the ''Blitzkrieg'' allows it to carry a massive [[Ultra_AC/20#Defiance_Thunder|Defiance Thunder]] [[UAC/20]] that can fire at twice the rate as a standard autocannon. This powerful weapon, combined with the 'Mech's high speed, lets the ''Blitzkrieg'' truly live up to its name by bringing an immense amount of firepower to bear on a target and fading away just as quickly.<ref name=TRO:3060p94f/> + The cavernous amount of space in the ''Blitzkrieg'' allows it to carry a massive Defiance Thunder [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] that can fire at twice the rate as a standard autocannon. This powerful weapon combined with the 'Mechs high speed lets the ''Blitzkrieg'' truly live up to its name by bringing an immense amount of firepower to bear on a target and fading away just as quickly.<ref name=TRO:3060/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; BTZ-4F : This variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]]. It exchanges the 'Mech's [[ferro-fibrous]] armor for the even lighter [[light ferro-fibrous]] armor and the standard gyro for an [[XL gyro]]. This allows for the addition of [[jump jet]]s, a [[targeting computer]], a [[C3 slave unit]], and a [[heavy PPC]]. BV (2.0) = 1,740<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 135</ref> + * BTZ-4F - This variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]] conflict. It exchanges the 'Mechs Ferro-Fibrous Armor for the weight saving [[Light Ferro-Fibrous|Light Ferro Fibrous]] and the standard Gyro for a [[XL Gyro]]. This allows for the addition of [[Jump Jets]], a [[Targeting Computer]], a [[C3 Slave Unit|C3 Slave Computer]], and a [[Heavy PPC]]. BV (2.0) = 1,740<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 135</ref> − − == Design Quirks == − The ''Blitzkrieg'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: Design Quirk Table - Blitzkrieg Entry</ref> − * [[Directional Torso Mount|Directional Torso Mount (Ultra AC/20)]] − * [[No/Minimal Arms]] ==Related BattleMechs== ==Related BattleMechs== − * ''[[Hollander]]'' - The ''Blitzkrieg'' was built as a replacement for the lackluster ''Hollander'', improving speed, armor, and firepower. However, the ''Blitzkrieg'' does not address one of the greatest concerns: the lack of a secondary weapons system.<ref name=TRO:3060p94f/> + *'''''[[Hollander]]''''' - The ''Blitzkrieg'' was built as a replacement for the lackluster ''Hollander'', improving speed, armor and firepower. However, the ''Blitzkrieg'' does not address one of the greatest concerns, the lack of a secondary weapons system.<ref name=TRO:3060/> − − * ''[[Legionnaire]]'' - An upgrade on the venerable ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'', the design and weaponry of the ''Legionnaire'' BattleMech was inspired by the performance of the ''Blitzkrieg'' during the [[Federated Commonwealth Civil War]]. Davion designers based the ''Legionnaire'' around a single weapon system; in the case of the ''Legionnaire'', designers chose the newly developed [[rotary autocannon]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 76</ref> − − * ''[[Hollander|Hollander II]]'' - Another improvement over the ''Hollander'' BattleMech, the ''Hollander II'' increases weight but maintains a similar chassis. The increased weight has been used to add a secondary weapon system or replace the [[Gauss rifle]] with a [[heavy Gauss rifle]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 24</ref> − ==Notes==+ *'''''[[Legionnaire]]''''' - An upgrade on the venerable ''[[Centurion]]'', the design and weaponry of the ''Legionnaire'' BattleMech was inspired by the performance of the ''Blitzkrieg'' during the [[Federated Commonwealth Civil War]]. Davion designers based the ''Legionnaire'' around a single weapon system; in the case of the ''Legionnaire'', designers chose the newly developed [[Rotary Autocannon]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 76</ref>. − * In German products, the unit's proper name was altered to '''''Blitzschlag''''', which rather translates to ''Lightning Strike''. The model code was left unchanged. That was presumably done to prevent any perception of wielding sympathy to German World War II army Wehrmacht and German fascism. − ==Gallery==+ *'''''[[Hollander|Hollander II]]''''' - Another improvement over the ''Hollander'' BattleMech, the ''Hollander II'' increases weight but maintains a similar chassis. The increased weight has been used to add a secondary weapon system or replace the [[Gauss Rifle]] with a [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 24</ref> − <gallery> − File:Blitzkrieg.jpg|Original ''Blitzkrieg'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 57:
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| − | {{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the electronic fiction format|Blitzkrieg (fiction | + | {{otheruses|the [[BattleMech]]|the electronic fiction format|Blitzkrieg (fiction)}} |
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = Blitzkrieg.jpg | + | |image=Blitzkrieg.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Blitzkrieg |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer=[[Coventry Metal Works]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 94-95, "Blitzkrieg 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
| − | | production year = 3061 | + | | production year=3061 |
| − | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/394/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/394/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |model = BTZ-3F | + | |model=BTZ-3F |
| − | |cost = 10,787,500 | + | |class=Medium |
| − | + | |cost= 10,787,500 C-bills | |
| − | + | |mass=50 | |
| − | + | |chassis=Coventry BTZ-VII [[Endo Steel]] | |
| − | |mass = 50 | + | |armor=Lexington Limited High Grade [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |chassis = | + | |engine=[[Magna 350 XL]] |
| − | |armor = | + | |speed=118.8 |
| − | |engine = [[Magna 350 XL]] | + | |armament= |
| − | + | *1x[[Ultra Autocannon/20]] | |
| − | + | |BV (1.0)=1,092<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 123</ref> | |
| − | + | |BV (2.0)=1,273<ref name=TRO:3060/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 134</ref> | |
| − | |speed = 118 | + | }} |
| − | |armament = 1x [[ | ||
| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,092<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 123</ref> | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,273<ref name= | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Taking its name from a | + | Taking its name from a term meaning "Lightning War" the '''Blitzkrieg''' completely lives up to the name. The ''Blitzkrieg'' is built on a lightweight Coventry BTZ-VII [[Endo Steel]] chassis and is powered by a Magna 350 [[XL engine]] that weighs half as much as a standard [[fusion engine]] while giving the 'Mech a top speed of 118.8 km/h. The ''Blitzkrieg'' is primarily protected by its high speed and carries six and a half tons of Lexington Limited High Grade [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor that is light for a 'Mech of the ''Blitzkrieg''s size.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The cavernous amount of space in the ''Blitzkrieg'' allows it to carry a massive | + | The cavernous amount of space in the ''Blitzkrieg'' allows it to carry a massive Defiance Thunder [[Ultra Autocannon/20]] that can fire at twice the rate as a standard autocannon. This powerful weapon combined with the 'Mechs high speed lets the ''Blitzkrieg'' truly live up to its name by bringing an immense amount of firepower to bear on a target and fading away just as quickly.<ref name=TRO:3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * BTZ-4F - This variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]] conflict. It exchanges the 'Mechs Ferro-Fibrous Armor for the weight saving [[Light Ferro-Fibrous|Light Ferro Fibrous]] and the standard Gyro for a [[XL Gyro]]. This allows for the addition of [[Jump Jets]], a [[Targeting Computer]], a [[C3 Slave Unit|C3 Slave Computer]], and a [[Heavy PPC]]. BV (2.0) = 1,740<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 135</ref> |
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| − | + | *'''''[[Legionnaire]]''''' - An upgrade on the venerable ''[[Centurion]]'', the design and weaponry of the ''Legionnaire'' BattleMech was inspired by the performance of the ''Blitzkrieg'' during the [[Federated Commonwealth Civil War]]. Davion designers based the ''Legionnaire'' around a single weapon system; in the case of the ''Legionnaire'', designers chose the newly developed [[Rotary Autocannon]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 76</ref>. | |
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| − | + | *'''''[[Hollander|Hollander II]]''''' - Another improvement over the ''Hollander'' BattleMech, the ''Hollander II'' increases weight but maintains a similar chassis. The increased weight has been used to add a secondary weapon system or replace the [[Gauss Rifle]] with a [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 24</ref> | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' |
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