Dragon II
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| Dragon II | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works |
| Model | DRG-11K |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 65 tons |
| Chassis | Nykvarn Type 58-66SH Endo Steel |
| Armor | Durallex Guardian II Light Ferro-Fibrous with CASE II |
| Engine | Magna 260 |
| Communications System | Sipher CommSys 3 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Eagle Eye SY10-10 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 64 kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | None |
| Armament |
1 x ER PPC |
| BV (2.0) | 1,598[1] |
Description
The Dragon II is a Heavy BattleMech built by LAW for armed forces of the Draconis Combine during the post-Jihad era. Built as an successor to the aging Dragon, the 'Mech was designed with Advanced Technology to allow it handle threats of the new era. The designed was phased in as replacement to older Dragons which were at end of their service lives. As new built Dragon IIs were assigned to regiments, ISF & Political appointees were first snag the 'Mech for their own.[2]
Armament & Capacities
While the 'Mech speed is same as its predecessor, the 'Mech was been designed with durability in mind. Designers built its internal structure with an Endo-Steel which carries its heavy weapons layout. Help with durability, LAW engineers would add a hard to hit Compact Gyro in place of larger standard model. Its armor protection includes 12.5 tons of Light Ferro-Fibrous Armor with CASE II protecting its ammo.
Dragon II's weapons layout allows it act as all-range combatant, while giving it the ability to serve as artillery fire support unit. Split between its left & central torsos, is its Arrow IV Artillery System. 'Mech carries three tons of ammunition, which in turns allows it give its pilot range ammo types to choose from on the field. While not as heavily armed with conventional weapons, the Dragon II retains Grand Dragon's Lord’s Light 2 Extended-Range Particle Projection Cannon as its all-range weapon. Backing up ER PPC is a single Diverse Optics Type 25PX Medium X-Pulse Laser, which found in the 'Mech left arm actuator.[3]
Variants
- DRG-11R - Rare variant given to the politically connected, this Experimental version of the Dragon II is fitted out with similar Clan Tech versions of its base model's weapons. While the ER PPC & Arrow IV System is now Clan versions, the Medium X-Pulse Laser is replaced with a Clan Medium Pulse Laser. While the XL Engine is down rated, giving 11R a slower speed of 86 kph. This is deficiency is made up with engineers fitting 11R with MASC. Additional to its Clan weaponry, the 'Mech now sports a B-Pod to give it a last ditch defense against infantry & Battle Armor. BV (2.0)=2,302[4]
Notes
The Dragon II has the following Design Quirks:
As of this writing there is no entry for the Dragon II on Catayst Game Lab's Master Unit List website.
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, pp 43 & 101 Dragon II - BV2.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, pp 42 Dragon II - Background.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, pp 42-43 & 101 Dragon II - Armament & Capacities.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine, pp 43, 102 Dragon II - Variant Info.