Götterdämmerung (BattleMech)
Sarna News
| |
| Götterdämmerung | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blackstone BattleMechs, Ltd. |
| Production Year | 3138 |
| Model | GTD-20S |
| Class | Heavy |
| Introduced | 3138 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | Blackstone ETG Endo Steel |
| Armor | StarSlab/4 Heavy Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Edasich 300 Compact |
| Communications System | CommuTech High Band 14 |
| Targeting Tracking System | RCA Instatrac Mark X |
| Heat Sinks | 12 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Armament |
|
| BV (2.0) | 1,727[1] |
Description
The Götterdämmerung is a Heavy class BattleMech first fielded by the Lyran Commonwealth in 3138, the 'Mech's German name translates "twilight of the gods" or "ragnarök". Designed by Blackstone BattleMechs of Inarcs, the company had intended the Götterdämmerung as replacement for ancient Thunderbolt.
Shortly after entering service, the Götterdämmerung would gain a mixed reputation of being high durable BattleMech but difficult to escape should it be downed. The 'Mech would see service many of the LACF's frontline regiments as well as number of mercenary commands.[2]
Armament and Capacities
The Götterdämmerung's durability is due in part of layers of StarSlab/4 Heavy Ferro-Fibrous Armor, while Blackstone would move the cockpit of the 'Mech to the torso. The Torso-Mounted Cockpit's ejection system is highly complex, making escape in well protected controls of the Götterdämmerung difficult. Mechwarriors piloting the 'Mech need also be weary of losing their side torsos, due to the split placement of their life support systems.
The 'Mech's Compact Gyro and the Edasich 300-rated Compact Fusion Engine contributes to its survivability while giving it same mobility as its ancient predecessor.
Its long-range arsenal consists of a right mounted Defiance 1001 Extended Range Particle Projection Cannon. Backing the ER PPC is a Coventry StarFire 15-tubed LRM Launcher which is found where traditionally the cockpit is usually located, in the head. Along with launcher, its ammunition also been placed in head as well. Rest of the 'Mech firepower is placed in a center torso, making it difficult enemy from knocking out five Defiance Model XII Extended Range Medium Lasers.[3]
Notes
The Götterdämmerung has the following Design Quirk:
References