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*EMP-6L - The first [[Capellan Confederation]] variant uses a standard [[fusion engine]]. This stand-off 'Mech is armed with a [[Gauss Rifle]] and [[ER PPC]] to snipe with so that it can take advantage of its [[Stealth Armor]]. The requisite [[Guardian ECM Suite]] enables the armor to function, while four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s provide close support. Finally, [[Triple Strength Myomer]] takes advantage of the increased heat from the armor to potentially speed up the ''Emperor'' and make its already damaging physical attacks devastating. BV (2.0) = 2,746<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 263</ref>
 
*EMP-6L - The first [[Capellan Confederation]] variant uses a standard [[fusion engine]]. This stand-off 'Mech is armed with a [[Gauss Rifle]] and [[ER PPC]] to snipe with so that it can take advantage of its [[Stealth Armor]]. The requisite [[Guardian ECM Suite]] enables the armor to function, while four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s provide close support. Finally, [[Triple Strength Myomer]] takes advantage of the increased heat from the armor to potentially speed up the ''Emperor'' and make its already damaging physical attacks devastating. BV (2.0) = 2,746<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 263</ref>
  
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*EMP-6M - The variant produced for the [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Word of Blake]], the 6M is build on an [[Endo Steel]] frame and is powered by a [[Light Fusion Engine]]. It uses a pair of arm-mounted [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s and also upgrades the large lasers to [[Extended Range Large Laser|ER]] models, making it incredibly effective at ranges where most other units cannot even attempt to return fire. It is most effective when another unit with an [[Improved C3 CPU]] is close and can provide targeting telemetry for the ''Emperor''. In case other units close, the 6M mounts three Medium Pulse Lasers and an [[ER Medium Laser]]. Since it only carries ten double heat sinks, the 6M also makes use of Triple Strength Myomer. In order to make all of this possible, the 6M carries a half ton less armor. BV (2.0) = 2,090<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 264</ref>
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*EMP-6M - The variant produced for the [[Free Worlds League]] and [[Word of Blake]], the 6M is built on an [[Endo Steel]] frame and is powered by a [[Light Fusion Engine]]. It uses a pair of arm-mounted [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s and also upgrades the large lasers to [[Extended Range Large Laser|ER]] models, making it incredibly effective at ranges where most other units cannot even attempt to return fire. It is most effective when another unit with an [[Improved C3 CPU]] is close and can provide targeting telemetry for the ''Emperor''. In case other units close, the 6M mounts three Medium Pulse Lasers and an [[ER Medium Laser]]. Since it only carries ten double heat sinks, the 6M also makes use of Triple Strength Myomer. In order to make all of this possible, the 6M carries a half ton less armor. BV (2.0) = 2,090<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 264</ref>
  
 
*EMP-6S - The [[Lyran Alliance|Lyran]] model is meant for close range and restrictive terrain. It carries two highly destructive [[LB-X Autocannon/20]]s that can create holes in an enemy's armor using slug rounds with ease, then exploit those holes to damage critical systems with the cluster rounds. Three Medium Pulse Lasers and a regular [[Medium Laser]] provide energy backup. BV (2.0) =  2,065<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 265</ref>
 
*EMP-6S - The [[Lyran Alliance|Lyran]] model is meant for close range and restrictive terrain. It carries two highly destructive [[LB-X Autocannon/20]]s that can create holes in an enemy's armor using slug rounds with ease, then exploit those holes to damage critical systems with the cluster rounds. Three Medium Pulse Lasers and a regular [[Medium Laser]] provide energy backup. BV (2.0) =  2,065<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 265</ref>

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Emperor
Emperor
Production information
Manufacturer StarCorps Industries,
McCarron's Trading Company
Production Year 2502
Model EMP-6A
Class Assault
Cost 18,713,100 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 90 tons
Chassis Titan Super TZ-7EA
Armor ArcShield VII Mk 5
Engine PlasmaStar 270 XL
Speed 54.0 km/h
Jump Jets Pitban LFT-50
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,636
BV (2.0) 1,969[1]


Description

The Emperor is one of the earliest assault BattleMechs, dating back to 2502.[2][3][4][5] The Emperor also bears the distinction of being the first 90+ ton BattleMech to mount jump jets[3] (the famed Highlander began production in 2592[6]). In 2612, StarCorps introduced an upgraded Emperor, EMP-6A (pictured)[5], designed for and distributed exclusively to Star League Defense Forces Royal Units.[3][7] The Emperor was produced continuously until Marik forces destroyed StarCorps Industries facility with nuclear arms on Son Hoa during the Second Succession War"Second Succession War" contains an extrinsic dash or other characters that are invalid for a date interpretation.. Production of the Emperor resumed in 3057 alongside the legendary Highlander.

Armament

The Emperor has better than average mobility for a ninety ton 'Mech with a top speed of 54 km/h and the ability to jump up to ninety meters. To power the Emperor, the 'Mech has a massive PlasmaStar 270 XL Engine. For protection, the Emperor carries an impressive seventeen and a half tons of armor with CASE, protecting the 'Mech from complete destruction if an ammunition bin is hit, although such damage would still result in the Emperor being effectively removed from battle. Finally, to dissipate the 'Mech's heavy heat load, the Emperor carries twelve double heat sinks.

The Emperor gets its primary firepower from a pair of Imperator Code Red LB-X Autocannon/10s that are capable of firing both standard ammunition as well as cluster ammunition, which allows the autocannons to act in a manner similar to 'Mech-sized shotguns. Additionally, the cluster ammunition lets the Emperor serve in an anti-aircraft role. Secondary to the Autocannons are two Magna Mk III Large Lasers that have a similar range profile to the autocannons and can do a great deal of damage in concert with them or on their own. For close combat, the 'Mech has two highly accurate Defiance P5M Medium Pulse Lasers and a Photech 806c Medium Laser.

The EMP-6A Emperor is the first BattleMech to incorporate the "...newly developed XL engine, LB 10-X autocannon, double heat sinks, and CASE"[3] together for the first time on the same chassis.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

Variants

  • EMP-5A - This version of the Emperor was a model introduced in the Age of War[5]. It carried an Autocannon/5 in each arm instead of the LB10-Xs that were used in later versions. It also carried sixteen single heat sinks. It was replaced by the EMP-6A described above. BV (2.0) = 1,830[16]
  • EMP-6M - The variant produced for the Free Worlds League and Word of Blake, the 6M is built on an Endo Steel frame and is powered by a Light Fusion Engine. It uses a pair of arm-mounted Light Gauss Rifles and also upgrades the large lasers to ER models, making it incredibly effective at ranges where most other units cannot even attempt to return fire. It is most effective when another unit with an Improved C3 CPU is close and can provide targeting telemetry for the Emperor. In case other units close, the 6M mounts three Medium Pulse Lasers and an ER Medium Laser. Since it only carries ten double heat sinks, the 6M also makes use of Triple Strength Myomer. In order to make all of this possible, the 6M carries a half ton less armor. BV (2.0) = 2,090[19]
  • EMP-6S - The Lyran model is meant for close range and restrictive terrain. It carries two highly destructive LB-X Autocannon/20s that can create holes in an enemy's armor using slug rounds with ease, then exploit those holes to damage critical systems with the cluster rounds. Three Medium Pulse Lasers and a regular Medium Laser provide energy backup. BV (2.0) = 2,065[20]
  • EMP-7L - Like the other Capellan variant, the 7L uses Stealth Armor and the attendant Guardian ECM, along with Triple Strength Myomers to take advantage of the high heat levels, all powered by a standard engine. Unlike that version, it removes the jump jets to make room for twin Autocannon/10s that can take advantage of special munitions produced by House Davion. All six tons of this ammunition is crowded into the right side of the body, so only one CASE is needed to protect it. Backing them up is an ER Large Laser and two Medium Pulse Lasers. BV (2.0) = 2,232[21]

Custom Variants

  • EMP-6A Emperor Nerran - A unique variant of the Emperor which was discovered in a Brian Cache by Clan Goliath Scorpion MechWarrior Nerran. The Clan warrior restored the ancient 'Mech by refitting the right arm's LB 10-X Autocannons with Clan produced Gauss Rifle and placed a Star League tech ER PPC in right torso. BV (1.0) = 2,071[22]
  • EMP-6ME Mercury Elite - This custom variant was used by Lieutenant Colonel Anne-Marie McKormack[23] during the conflict on Atreus. Based on the EMP-6M, the Mercury Elite mounted a C3 Slave in the head and a Snub-Nose PPC and Silver Bullet Gauss Rifle in each arm. Adding an extra double heat sink helps diffuse the heat load these weapons and the two torso-mounted Medium Pulse Lasers create. Unlike the EMP-6M this version doesn't mount Triple Strength Myomer. BV (2.0) = 2,004[24]

Notable Pilots

  • Sun-Tzu Liao, Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation, chose the Emperor as his personal 'mech, although there is no record of him actually piloting it into combat. [25]

References

  1. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 260
  2. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 120, "The BNC-3E Banshee was an early 'Mech design, produced in the same era as the MCK Mackie and the EMP Emperor."
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 142
  4. ↑ Era Digest: Age of War, p. 22, "Random Assignment Table (Age of War)"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 MUL online
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 2750, p. 52
  7. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 224
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 2750, p. 34
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: 2750, p. 36
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 2750, p. 42
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: 2750, p. 48
  12. ↑ TechManual, p. 210
  13. ↑ TechManual, p. 207
  14. ↑ TechManual, p. 214
  15. ↑ TechManual, p. 221
  16. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 261
  17. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 262
  18. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 263
  19. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 264
  20. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 265
  21. ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 266
  22. ↑ Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs p. 15 - Emperor Nerran- Custom Variant published by BattleCorps website.
  23. ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, p. 2, 11, 16
  24. ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Atreus, p. 16
  25. ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Sian p. 9, Final Stand

Bibliography

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