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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Chimera.gif | + | |image = Chimera.gif |
| − | |name=Chimera | + | |name = ''Chimera'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Brigadier Corporation]]<ref name="TRO: | + | |manufacturer = |
| − | |production year=3063 | + | [[Brigadier Corporation]] (1S)<ref name=TRJp68f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 68–69: "CMA-1S Chimera"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3067 --> |
| − | |year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3950/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | ---- |
| − | |model=CMA-1S<ref name= | + | [[Independence Weaponry]] (1S, C)<ref name=TRJp68f /> |
| − | + | ---- | |
| − | |cost= 6,722,800 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> | + | [[Kressly Warworks]] (1S, C)<ref name=TRJp68f /> |
| − | |Tech Base= Inner Sphere | + | |production year = 3063 |
| − | |mech type= BattleMech | + | |year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3950/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | |mass=40 | + | |model = CMA-1S<ref name=TRJp68f /> |
| − | |chassis=[[ | + | |cost = 6,722,800 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/> |
| − | |armor=[[StarGuard CCM]]<ref name= | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | |engine=[[GM 240 | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |comsys=[[Corean Transband-J12]]<ref name= | + | |feet = biped |
| − | |T&T=[[ | + | |mass = 40 |
| − | |heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat | + | |chassis = [[Chameleon Light Endo 2]] <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[endo steel]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> --> |
| − | |speed=97 | + | |armor = [[StarGuard CCM]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> --> |
| − | |jumpjets=[[Rawlings 40]]<ref name= | + | |engine = [[GM 240 Extra Light]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |comsys = [[Corean Transband-J12]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[ | + | |T&T = [[BlazeFire Tracker with Range Check]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[ER | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[ER | + | |speed = 97 <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[MRM-20]] | + | |jumpjets = [[Rawlings 40]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> --> |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,005<ref name="COp124">''Combat Operations'', p. 124 | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp68f /> --> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,173<ref name= | + | * 1x [[machine gun]] |
| + | * 1x [[ER large laser]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[ER medium laser]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[MRM-20]] | ||
| + | |BV (1.0)=1,005<ref name="COp124">''Combat Operations'', p. 124: "Force Faction Table"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 61</ref> | ||
| + | |BV (2.0)=1,173<ref name=TRJp68f /><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 88</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The '''''Chimera''''' was a collaborative effort between the [[Draconis Combine]], [[Federated Commonwealth]], and [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> | + | ==Description== |
| + | The '''''Chimera''''' was a collaborative effort between the [[Draconis Combine]], [[Federated Commonwealth]], and [[Lyran Alliance]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 58–59: "CMA-1S Chimera"</ref> Similar to the earlier ''[[Gunslinger]]'', the ''Chimera'' was designed in the spirit of cooperation between the Combine and the [[House Davion|Davion]] Federated Commonwealth in the lead-up to [[Operation BULLDOG]] and [[Task Force Serpent|Serpent]]. The Lyran Alliance later requested to take part, with Lyran engineers quickly beginning to dominate the entire project after [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] took over the Regency of the Federated Commonwealth. By the time that came to pass, however, such a large amount of time and money had been invested into the project that three states had no choice but to proceed with production. When Katherine restricted production earmarked for the FedCom to units loyal to her, [[Theodore Kurita]] licensed production to Kressly Warworks to ensure more [[Victor Steiner-Davion|pro-Victor]] elements in the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]] could also access the design.<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | + | The ''Chimera'' is built on a [[Chameleon Light Endo 2]] [[endo steel]] chassis that carries a [[GM 240 Extra Light]] [[XL engine]] which provides the 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The ''Chimera''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s mobility is enhanced by six [[Rawling 40]] [[jump jet]]s that allow the 'Mech to jump up to 180 meters. The ''Chimera'' is protected by seven tons of [[StarGuard CCM]] armor.<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> | |
| − | The ''Chimera'' | + | The ''Chimera'' carries an eclectic mix of weapons. The 'Mech has, as its two primary weapons, an [[ExoStar (ERLL)|ExoStar]] [[ER large laser]] that provides the 'Mech with effective long range firepower, and a [[Shigunga (MRM-20)|Shigunga]] [[MRM-20]] launcher that gives the 'Mech a powerful medium range punch for its size. For close combat, the 'Mech mounts a [[Brightbloom]] [[ER medium laser]] and a [[Scatter Gun Light]] [[machine gun]].<ref name="TRO:3067p58+"/> |
| − | == | + | ==Variants== |
| − | + | *; CMA-C : Barely a modification to the design, the [[machine gun]] and its ammunition is dropped from the 'Mech and has been replaced by a [[C3 slave unit]], allowing the 'Mech to be integrated into C3 equipped units.<ref name=TRJp68f /> BV (1.0) = 1,007,<ref name="COp124"/> BV (2.0) = 1,182<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 90</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3951/chimera-cma-c/ MUL online entry for the Chimera CMA-C variant]''</ref> | |
| − | + | *; CMA-2K : This ''Chimera'' variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3069]],<ref name="MUL3"/> carries a [[C3 slave unit]] and replaces the standard weaponry with a [[snub-nose PPC]], [[small laser]], [[small pulse laser]], and a quartet of [[medium laser]]s. It also carries a [[Sword (weapon)|sword]] in the right arm, and uses [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to maximize damage when running hot. It's also equipped with a larger 280-rated [[XL engine]] that permits a cruising ground speed of 76 km/h, and up to 120 km/h when the TSM activates. The 2K also has a 210 meter jump range. BV(2.0)=1,507<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 89</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5667/chimera-cma-2k/ MUL online entry for the Chimera CMA-2K variant]''</ref> | |
| − | *;CMA- | ||
| − | + | ==Design Quirks== | |
| + | The ''Chimera'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref name=BTMp90>''BattleTech Manual'', p. 90: "BattleMech Quirk Table - Chimera"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Nimble Jumper]] | ||
| − | == Gallery == | + | ==Notes== |
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Chimäre'''''. The model code was changed accordingly to '''CME-1S'''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Chimera.gif|Original ''Chimera'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]'' | |
| + | Chimera CMA-2K Shrapnel010.jpg|CMA-2K ''Chimera'' from [[Shrapnel_(magazine)#Issue_10|Shrapnel #10]] | ||
| + | MW4-M Chimera.png|Model of ''Chimera'' from ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries|MW4:Mercenaries]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | ||
* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:14, 20 February 2024
- This article is about the 40-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Chimera.
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| Chimera | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Brigadier Corporation (1S)[1]
Independence Weaponry (1S, C)[1] Kressly Warworks (1S, C)[1] |
| Production Year | 3063[2] |
| Model | CMA-1S[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 6,722,800 C-bills[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 40 tons |
| Chassis | Chameleon Light Endo 2 [endo steel] |
| Armor | StarGuard CCM |
| Engine | GM 240 Extra Light |
| Communications System | Corean Transband-J12 |
| Targeting Tracking System | BlazeFire Tracker with Range Check |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 97 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Rawlings 40 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,005[3][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,173[1][2][5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Chimera was a collaborative effort between the Draconis Combine, Federated Commonwealth, and Lyran Alliance.[6] Similar to the earlier Gunslinger, the Chimera was designed in the spirit of cooperation between the Combine and the Davion Federated Commonwealth in the lead-up to Operation BULLDOG and Serpent. The Lyran Alliance later requested to take part, with Lyran engineers quickly beginning to dominate the entire project after Katherine Steiner-Davion took over the Regency of the Federated Commonwealth. By the time that came to pass, however, such a large amount of time and money had been invested into the project that three states had no choice but to proceed with production. When Katherine restricted production earmarked for the FedCom to units loyal to her, Theodore Kurita licensed production to Kressly Warworks to ensure more pro-Victor elements in the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth could also access the design.[6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Chimera is built on a Chameleon Light Endo 2 endo steel chassis that carries a GM 240 Extra Light XL engine which provides the 'Mech with a top speed of 97.2 km/h. The Chimera's mobility is enhanced by six Rawling 40 jump jets that allow the 'Mech to jump up to 180 meters. The Chimera is protected by seven tons of StarGuard CCM armor.[6]
The Chimera carries an eclectic mix of weapons. The 'Mech has, as its two primary weapons, an ExoStar ER large laser that provides the 'Mech with effective long range firepower, and a Shigunga MRM-20 launcher that gives the 'Mech a powerful medium range punch for its size. For close combat, the 'Mech mounts a Brightbloom ER medium laser and a Scatter Gun Light machine gun.[6]
Variants[edit]
- CMA-C
- Barely a modification to the design, the machine gun and its ammunition is dropped from the 'Mech and has been replaced by a C3 slave unit, allowing the 'Mech to be integrated into C3 equipped units.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,007,[3] BV (2.0) = 1,182[7][8]
- CMA-2K
- This Chimera variant, introduced in 3069,[9] carries a C3 slave unit and replaces the standard weaponry with a snub-nose PPC, small laser, small pulse laser, and a quartet of medium lasers. It also carries a sword in the right arm, and uses Triple Strength Myomer to maximize damage when running hot. It's also equipped with a larger 280-rated XL engine that permits a cruising ground speed of 76 km/h, and up to 120 km/h when the TSM activates. The 2K also has a 210 meter jump range. BV(2.0)=1,507[10][9]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Chimera has the following Design Quirk:[11]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Chimäre. The model code was changed accordingly to CME-1S.
Gallery[edit]
Original Chimera from TRO:3067
CMA-2K Chimera from Shrapnel #10
Model of Chimera from MW4:Mercenaries
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 68–69: "CMA-1S Chimera"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Chimera (BattleMech)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 124: "Force Faction Table"
- ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 61
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 88
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 58–59: "CMA-1S Chimera"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 90
- ↑ MUL online entry for the Chimera CMA-C variant
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 MUL online entry for the Chimera CMA-2K variant
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 89
- ↑ BattleTech Manual, p. 90: "BattleMech Quirk Table - Chimera"