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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=3055u Gallowglas.jpg | |image=3055u Gallowglas.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Gallowglas | + | |name=''Gallowglas'' |
| − | |manufacturer =[[Blackwell Heavy Industries]] | + | |manufacturer =[[Blackwell Heavy Industries]]<ref name=TRCIp154f>''Technical Readout: Clan Invasion'', pp. 154–155: "GAL-1GLD Gallowglas"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> |
|production year=3055 | |production year=3055 | ||
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1182/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1182/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | |model=GAL-1GLS | + | |model=GAL-1GLS<ref name=TRCIp154f /> |
| − | |||
|cost= 6,646,179 C-bills | |cost= 6,646,179 C-bills | ||
| + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
| + | |feet=biped | ||
|mass=70 | |mass=70 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=[[GLKWL-52gls]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp154f /> --> |
| − | |armor=Valiant Lamellor | + | |armor=[[Valiant Lamellor]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp154f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[VOX 280]] | + | |engine=[[VOX 280]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp154f /> --> |
| − | |comsys=[[Dalban Micronics]] | + | |comsys=[[Dalban Micronics]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp154f /> --> |
| − | |T&T=[[Dalban HiRez II]] | + | |T&T=[[Dalban HiRez II]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp154f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks=18 [[Double Heat | + | |heat sinks=18 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp154f /> --> |
| − | |speed= | + | |speed=65 <!-- <ref name=TRCIp154f /> --> |
| − | |jumpjets=[[Geotec 300]] | + | |jumpjets=[[Geotec 300]] <!-- <ref name=TRCIp154f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament= <!-- <ref name=TRCIp154f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[ER PPC]] | + | * 1x [[ER PPC]] |
| − | *2x [[Large Laser]] | + | * 2x [[Large Laser]] |
| − | *2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] | + | * 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] |
| − | *1x [[Small Laser]] | + | * 1x [[Small Laser]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,497<ref name= | + | |BV (1.0) = 1,497<ref name=COp136>''Combat Operations'', p. 136</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,695<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 83</ref> | + | |BV (2.0) = 1,695<ref name=TRCIp154f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 83</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Gallowglas''''' was designed to counter the threat of the [[Clans]]. The 'Mech is produced by [[Blackwell Heavy Industries]] on [[Outreach]] and is built to be effective from its longest range to point blank range. The 'Mech is built using a BLKWL-52gls [[Endo Steel]] chassis to save weight and a VOX 280 fusion engine for its durability. The ''Gallowglas'' is protected by a respectable twelve tons of armor, and the 'Mech uses eighteen [[double heat sink]]s to handle its heavy heat load. | + | The '''''Gallowglas''''' was designed to counter the threat of the [[Clans]]. The 'Mech is produced by [[Blackwell Heavy Industries]] on [[Outreach]] and is built to be effective from its longest range to point-blank range. The 'Mech is built using a BLKWL-52gls [[Endo Steel]] chassis to save weight and a VOX 280 fusion engine for its durability. The ''Gallowglas'' is protected by a respectable twelve tons of armor, and the 'Mech uses eighteen [[double heat sink]]s to handle its heavy heat load. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The weapons payload on the ''Gallowglas'' is an all energy arsenal. The primary long-range weapon is a Tiegart Magnum [[ER PPC]], which provides a powerful long-range punch. For intermediate ranges, the 'Mech carries two Sunglow [[Large Laser]]s. Finally, for short-range protection, the 'Mech has two Magna Quasar [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a Magna Starglow [[Small Laser]]. | + | The weapons payload on the ''Gallowglas'' is an all energy arsenal. The primary long-range weapon is a [[Tiegart Magnum]] [[ER PPC]], which provides a powerful long-range punch. For intermediate ranges, the 'Mech carries two Sunglow [[Large Laser]]s. Finally, for short-range protection, the 'Mech has two Magna Quasar [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a Magna Starglow [[Small Laser]]. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;GAL-2GLS : The 2GLS variant of the ''Gallowglas'' is modified to increase its long-range effectiveness. This is done by removing the ER PPC, a Medium Pulse Laser, the Small Laser, as well as eight double heat | + | *; GAL-2GLS : The 2GLS variant of the ''Gallowglas'' is modified to increase its long-range effectiveness. This is done by removing the [[ER PPC]], a [[Medium Pulse Laser]], the [[Small Laser]], as well as eight [[double heat sink]]s and replacing them with a Blackwell Fury [[Gauss rifle]] and two tons of [[CASE]]-protected ammunition. This modification greatly reduces the 'Mechs heat load and gives it a greater damage potential at long range. BV (1.0) = 1,664;<ref name=COp136/> BV (2.0) = 1,857<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 84</ref> |
| − | *;GAL-2GLSA : Another [[Jihad]]-era field expedient version, this variant carries a [[Heavy PPC]] and a [[Light PPC]] instead of the Gauss | + | *; GAL-2GLSA : Another [[Jihad]]-era field expedient version, this variant carries a [[Heavy PPC]] and a [[Light PPC]] instead of the [[Gauss rifle]]. Though techs added more heat sinks, they cannot completely cool the 'Mech when all weapons are fired.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,771<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New'', p. 98</ref> |
| − | *;GAL-3GLS : The 3GLS expands on the 2GLS Model. The 'Mech is built using a [[ | + | *; GAL-3GLS : The 3GLS expands on the 2GLS Model. The 'Mech is built using a [[light fusion engine]] and uses the saved weight to substantially improve the 'Mech's armor protection and accuracy. The T&T system is switched to a [[Dalban Hi-Rez III]] and all of the 'Mech's weapons have been linked to a [[Targeting Computer]], giving them greater accuracy. The 'Mech has also had an additional ton of armor added. The laser arsenal has been upgraded to two [[ER Large Laser]]s and an [[ER Medium Laser]]. Finally, the 'Mech has had [[Triple Strength Myomer]]s added, which allows the 'Mech to move at a top speed of 86.4 km/h when it is operating in the proper heat range.<ref name=TRCIp154f /> BV (1.0) = 1,642; BV (2.0) = 2,291<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 85</ref> |
| − | *;GAL-4GLS : The 4GLS ''Gallowglas'' is a simple upgrade of the 2GLS which replaces both Large | + | *; GAL-4GLS : The 4GLS ''Gallowglas'' is a simple upgrade of the 2GLS which replaces both [[Large Laser]]s with two [[ER Large Laser]]s and the [[Medium Pulse Laser]] with an [[ER Medium Laser]]. The saved weight is used to make the 4GLS capable of jumping up to one hundred and twenty meters.<ref name=TRCIp154f /> BV (1.0) = 1,667; BV (2.0) = 1,944<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 86</ref> |
| − | *;GAL-4GLSA : An electronic warfare variant of the GAL-4GLS model introduced immediately prior to | + | *; GAL-4GLSA : An electronic warfare variant of the GAL-4GLS model introduced immediately prior to the [[Word of Blake]] attack on Outreach that destroyed the Blackwell factories, the 4GLSA drops one of the [[ER Large Laser]]s to free up weight to carry a [[Guardian ECM Suite]], a head-mounted Defiance B5Le [[ER Small Laser]], two additional rear-facing [[ER Medium Lasers]], and an extra [[double heat sink]]. BV (2.0) = 2,017<ref name="WB">''Starterbook: Wolf and Blake'', pp. 24, 107</ref> |
| − | *;''Gallowglas'' WD : A variant of the ''Gallowglas'' available only to | + | *; ''Gallowglas'' WD : A variant of the ''Gallowglas'' available only to [[Wolf's Dragoons]], the ''Gallowglas WD'' is built using all Clan technologies. The 'Mech carries an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon, and two [[ER Medium Laser]]s and two [[Small Pulse Laser]]s for close range combat; three double heat sinks are removed. The WD variant uses the weight savings to increase its engine size, allowing for a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h, making the WD a highly maneuverable and effective 'Mech.<ref name=TRCIp154f /> BV (1.0) = 2,024; BV (2.0) = 2,094<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 88</ref> |
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| + | == Design Quirks == | ||
| + | The ''Gallowglas'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Gallowglas Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Good Reputation|Good Reputation (1)]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notable pilots== | ||
| + | * [[Loren Jaffray]], Death Commando and later officer of [[Northwind Highlanders]] piloted a Gallowglas, a gift from [[William MacLeod]], during the battles for independence of Northwind. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | GAL-Gallowglas.png|Original ''Gallowglas'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' | |
| − | + | 3055u Gallowglas.jpg|''Gallowglas'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | |
| + | CCG Mechwarrior Gallowglas.jpg|GAL-1GLS ''Gallowglas'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Gallowglas'' was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055 | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[Starterbook: Wolf and Blake]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | + | * ''[[Starterbook: Wolf and Blake]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
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[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:19, 5 March 2024
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| Gallowglas | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blackwell Heavy Industries[1] |
| Production Year | 3055[2] |
| Model | GAL-1GLS[1] |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 6,646,179 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | GLKWL-52gls |
| Armor | Valiant Lamellor |
| Engine | VOX 280 |
| Communications System | Dalban Micronics |
| Targeting Tracking System | Dalban HiRez II |
| Heat Sinks | 18 double |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Geotec 300 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,497[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,695[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Gallowglas was designed to counter the threat of the Clans. The 'Mech is produced by Blackwell Heavy Industries on Outreach and is built to be effective from its longest range to point-blank range. The 'Mech is built using a BLKWL-52gls Endo Steel chassis to save weight and a VOX 280 fusion engine for its durability. The Gallowglas is protected by a respectable twelve tons of armor, and the 'Mech uses eighteen double heat sinks to handle its heavy heat load.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The weapons payload on the Gallowglas is an all energy arsenal. The primary long-range weapon is a Tiegart Magnum ER PPC, which provides a powerful long-range punch. For intermediate ranges, the 'Mech carries two Sunglow Large Lasers. Finally, for short-range protection, the 'Mech has two Magna Quasar Medium Pulse Lasers and a Magna Starglow Small Laser.
Variants[edit]
- GAL-2GLS
- The 2GLS variant of the Gallowglas is modified to increase its long-range effectiveness. This is done by removing the ER PPC, a Medium Pulse Laser, the Small Laser, as well as eight double heat sinks and replacing them with a Blackwell Fury Gauss rifle and two tons of CASE-protected ammunition. This modification greatly reduces the 'Mechs heat load and gives it a greater damage potential at long range. BV (1.0) = 1,664;[3] BV (2.0) = 1,857[5]
- GAL-3GLS
- The 3GLS expands on the 2GLS Model. The 'Mech is built using a light fusion engine and uses the saved weight to substantially improve the 'Mech's armor protection and accuracy. The T&T system is switched to a Dalban Hi-Rez III and all of the 'Mech's weapons have been linked to a Targeting Computer, giving them greater accuracy. The 'Mech has also had an additional ton of armor added. The laser arsenal has been upgraded to two ER Large Lasers and an ER Medium Laser. Finally, the 'Mech has had Triple Strength Myomers added, which allows the 'Mech to move at a top speed of 86.4 km/h when it is operating in the proper heat range.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,642; BV (2.0) = 2,291[8]
- GAL-4GLS
- The 4GLS Gallowglas is a simple upgrade of the 2GLS which replaces both Large Lasers with two ER Large Lasers and the Medium Pulse Laser with an ER Medium Laser. The saved weight is used to make the 4GLS capable of jumping up to one hundred and twenty meters.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,667; BV (2.0) = 1,944[9]
- GAL-4GLSA
- An electronic warfare variant of the GAL-4GLS model introduced immediately prior to the Word of Blake attack on Outreach that destroyed the Blackwell factories, the 4GLSA drops one of the ER Large Lasers to free up weight to carry a Guardian ECM Suite, a head-mounted Defiance B5Le ER Small Laser, two additional rear-facing ER Medium Lasers, and an extra double heat sink. BV (2.0) = 2,017[10]
- Gallowglas WD
- A variant of the Gallowglas available only to Wolf's Dragoons, the Gallowglas WD is built using all Clan technologies. The 'Mech carries an ER PPC as its primary weapon, and two ER Medium Lasers and two Small Pulse Lasers for close range combat; three double heat sinks are removed. The WD variant uses the weight savings to increase its engine size, allowing for a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h, making the WD a highly maneuverable and effective 'Mech.[1] BV (1.0) = 2,024; BV (2.0) = 2,094[11]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Gallowglas has the following Design Quirk:[12]
Notable pilots[edit]
- Loren Jaffray, Death Commando and later officer of Northwind Highlanders piloted a Gallowglas, a gift from William MacLeod, during the battles for independence of Northwind.
Gallery[edit]
Original Gallowglas from TRO:3055
Gallowglas from TRO:3055 Upgrade
GAL-1GLS Gallowglas in combat from CCG
Notes[edit]
- Author Blaine Lee Pardoe stated in a blog entry that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the Gallowglas was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 154–155: "GAL-1GLD Gallowglas"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Gallowglas
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Combat Operations, p. 136
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 83
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 84
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 190
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New, p. 98
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 85
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 86
- ↑ Starterbook: Wolf and Blake, pp. 24, 107
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 88
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91: Design Quirk Table - Gallowglas Entry
Bibliography[edit]
- BattleMech Manual
- Combat Operations
- Master Unit List: Battle Values
- Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade
- Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged
- Record Sheets: 3055/3058
- Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New
- Starterbook: Wolf and Blake
- Technical Readout: 3055
- Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3085