Difference between revisions of "Garm"

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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1189/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1189/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
|model=GRM-01A
 
|model=GRM-01A
|cost= 2,882,160 C-Bills
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|cost= 2,882,160 [[C-bill]]s
 
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
 
|Tech Base=Inner Sphere
 
|mech type=BattleMech
 
|mech type=BattleMech
 
|feet=biped
 
|feet=biped
 
|mass=35
 
|mass=35
|chassis=Johnston Biped L-25-a2 [[Endo Steel]]
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|chassis=[[Johnston Biped L-25-a2]] [[endo steel]]
|armor=Johnston Duraweave 6000 [[ferro-fibrous]]
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|armor=[[Johnston Duraweave 6000]] [[ferro-fibrous]]
 
|engine=[[Omni 175]]
 
|engine=[[Omni 175]]
 
|comsys=[[Lynx-Shur 4.5]]
 
|comsys=[[Lynx-Shur 4.5]]
 
|T&T=[[Sync Tracker (55-42071)]]
 
|T&T=[[Sync Tracker (55-42071)]]
|heat sinks=10
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|heat sinks=10 [[single heat sink]]s
 
|speed=86.4
 
|speed=86.4
 
|jumpjets=[[Rawlings 80-beta]]
 
|jumpjets=[[Rawlings 80-beta]]
 
|armament=
 
|armament=
*1x [[LB-X Autocannon/5]]
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* 1x [[LB-X AC/5]]
*1x [[LRM-10]]
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* 1x [[LRM-10]]
 
|BV (1.0)=662<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 88</ref>
 
|BV (1.0)=662<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 88</ref>
 
|BV (2.0)=701<ref name=TRO:3060/><br>698<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 119</ref>
 
|BV (2.0)=701<ref name=TRO:3060/><br>698<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 119</ref>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Garm''''' is designed to operate as part of a fire support lance, providing long-range direct fire for other units in the lance.  As such, the ''Garm'' competes directly with the ''[[Valkyrie]]'' BattleMech. To make the ''Garm'' capable of carrying the weapons needed to carry out its intended mission, it is built on a Johnston Biped L-25-a2 [[Endo Steel]] chassis that weighs half as much as a standard chassis. The ''Garm'' has an Omni 175 [[fusion engine]] that allows it a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h. The mobility enjoyed by the ''Garm'' is enhanced with five Rawlings 80-beta [[jump jet]]s that make the 'Mech capable of jumping up to one hundred and fifty meters. The ''Garm'' does have relatively light armor for a 'Mech of its size with only three and a half tons of Johnston Duraweave 6000 [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. This is because the ''Garm'' depends on its ability to engage an enemy at long range rather than closing to short ranges.<ref name=TRO:3060/>
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The '''''Garm''''' is designed to operate as part of a fire support lance, providing long-range direct fire for other units, and as such, the ''Garm'' competes directly with the ''[[Valkyrie]]'' [[BattleMech]]. To make the ''Garm'' capable of carrying the weapons needed to carry out its intended mission, it is built on a [[Johnston Biped L-25-a2]] [[endo steel]] chassis that weighs half as much as a standard chassis, while an [[Omni 175]] [[fusion engine]] allows it a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h. The mobility enjoyed by the ''Garm'' is enhanced with five [[Rawlings 80-beta]] [[jump jet]]s that make the 'Mech capable of jumping up to 150 meters. The ''Garm'' does have relatively light armor for a 'Mech of its size, with only three and a half tons of [[Johnston Duraweave 6000]] [[ferro-fibrous]] armor; this is because the ''Garm'' depends on its ability to engage an enemy at long range rather than closing to short ranges.<ref name=TRO:3060/>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Garm'' is capable of providing direct and indirect fire support. For direct fire support the ''Garm'' has a Mydron Excel 5SG [[LB-X Autocannon/5]] which is capable of firing both standard and cluster ammunition. The latter acts like 'Mech-scale buckshot. A Federated 10-shot [[LRM-10]] launcher provides the ''Garm'' with added long-range combat capabilities and allow the ''Garm'' to provide indirect fire support.<ref name=TRO:3060/>
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The ''Garm'' is capable of providing both direct and indirect fire support. For direct fire support, the ''Garm'' has a [[Mydron Excel 5SG]] [[LB-X AC/5]], capable of firing both standard and cluster ammunition. A [[LRM-10#Federated_10-Shot|Federated 10-shot]] [[LRM-10]] launcher provides the ''Garm'' with added long-range combat capabilities and allows indirect fire support.<ref name=TRO:3060/>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; GRM-01A2 : This [[Technology Rating|Advanced Technology]] variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]]. This variant is a complete revision of the design. The Fusion Engine is exchanged for a [[Light Fusion Engine]]. The new engine allows for slight increase in the 'Mech's armor protection by means of [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and the new engine has changed the 'Mech's top speed to 60 km/h. An [[XL Gyro]] replaced the 'Mech's standard Gyro. The LB-X Autocannon is replaced by a Capellan [[plasma rifle]] and is given two tons of ammunition. The 'Mech's heat sinks are upgraded to [[Double heat sinks|double strength]].  CASE protection is provided only for the LRM ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,078<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 120 - Jihad era Plasma Cannon variant of the Garm from Record Sheet: 3060 Unabridged.</ref>
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*; GRM-01A2 : This [[Technology Rating|advanced technology]] variant was introduced during the [[Jihad]], and is a complete revision of the design. The standard [[fusion engine]], [[gyro]], [[ferro-fibrous]] armor, and 10 [[single heat sink]]s are upgraded to a [[light fusion engine]], an [[XL gyro]], [[light ferro-fibrous]] armor, and [[double heat sink]]s. These upgrades not only increase the 'Mech's speed to 97.2 km/h, but also allows for increased armor coverage. Finally, the [[LB-X AC/5]] is replaced with a [[Capellan]] manufactured [[plasma rifle]], fed by two tons of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,078<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 120 - Jihad era Plasma Cannon variant of the Garm from Record Sheet: 3060 Unabridged.</ref>
  
*;GRM-01B : The 01B variant of the ''Garm'' is built to operate independently of supply lines and increases its long-range indirect fire capabilities. To do this, the ''Garm'' removes the heavy LB-X Autocannon/5 and replaces it with an [[ER Large Laser]]. The 'Mech also adds an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system to increase the accuracy of its LRM-10 launcher. The 'Mech adds two [[heat sink]]s and an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 732,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 89</ref> BV (2.0) = 931<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 121</ref>
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*; GRM-01B : The 01B variant of the ''Garm'' is built to operate independently of supply lines and increases its long-range indirect fire capabilities. To do this, the ''Garm'' removes the heavy [[LB-X AC/5]] and replaces it with an [[ER large laser]]. The 'Mech also adds an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system to increase the accuracy of its [[LRM-10 launcher]]. Finally, the 'Mech adds two [[single heat sink]]s and an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 732,<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 89</ref> BV (2.0) = 931<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 121</ref>
  
*;GRM-01C : Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], the ''1C'' LB-X Autocannon is replaced by a [[RAC/5|Class 5 Rotary Autocannon]]. Two tons of [[CASE]] protected ammunition is carried to feed the hungry Rotary. The left torso mounted [[ER Medium Laser]] is the 'Mech's only fallback weapon. BV (1.0) = 960,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 1,140<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 122 - Rotary variant of the Garm with BV2.</ref>
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*; GRM-01C : Introduced during the [[FedCom Civil War]], the 1C's replaces the [[LB-X AC/5]] with an [[RAC/5]]. Two tons of [[CASE]] protected ammunition is carried to feed the hungry weapon; when this is deplete the left torso mounted [[ER medium faser]] is the 'Mech's only fallback weapon. BV (1.0) = 960,<ref name=CO/> BV (2.0) = 1,140<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 122 - Rotary variant of the Garm with BV2.</ref>
  
 
== Design Quirks ==
 
== Design Quirks ==

Revision as of 09:04, 20 August 2022

Garm
Garm
Production information
Manufacturer Johnston Industries[1]
Production Year 3058[2]
Model GRM-01A
Class Light
Cost 2,882,160 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 35 tons
Chassis Johnston Biped L-25-a2 endo steel
Armor Johnston Duraweave 6000 ferro-fibrous
Engine Omni 175
Communications System Lynx-Shur 4.5
Targeting Tracking System Sync Tracker (55-42071)
Heat Sinks 10 single heat sinks
Speed 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets Rawlings 80-beta
Armament
BV (1.0) 662[3][4]
BV (2.0) 701[1]
698[5]


Description

The Garm is designed to operate as part of a fire support lance, providing long-range direct fire for other units, and as such, the Garm competes directly with the Valkyrie BattleMech. To make the Garm capable of carrying the weapons needed to carry out its intended mission, it is built on a Johnston Biped L-25-a2 endo steel chassis that weighs half as much as a standard chassis, while an Omni 175 fusion engine allows it a maximum speed of 86.4 km/h. The mobility enjoyed by the Garm is enhanced with five Rawlings 80-beta jump jets that make the 'Mech capable of jumping up to 150 meters. The Garm does have relatively light armor for a 'Mech of its size, with only three and a half tons of Johnston Duraweave 6000 ferro-fibrous armor; this is because the Garm depends on its ability to engage an enemy at long range rather than closing to short ranges.[1]

Weapons and Equipment

The Garm is capable of providing both direct and indirect fire support. For direct fire support, the Garm has a Mydron Excel 5SG LB-X AC/5, capable of firing both standard and cluster ammunition. A Federated 10-shot LRM-10 launcher provides the Garm with added long-range combat capabilities and allows indirect fire support.[1]

Variants

  • GRM-01B 
    The 01B variant of the Garm is built to operate independently of supply lines and increases its long-range indirect fire capabilities. To do this, the Garm removes the heavy LB-X AC/5 and replaces it with an ER large laser. The 'Mech also adds an Artemis IV fire control system to increase the accuracy of its LRM-10 launcher. Finally, the 'Mech adds two single heat sinks and an additional ton of armor. BV (1.0) = 732,[3][7] BV (2.0) = 931[8]
  • GRM-01C 
    Introduced during the FedCom Civil War, the 1C's replaces the LB-X AC/5 with an RAC/5. Two tons of CASE protected ammunition is carried to feed the hungry weapon; when this is deplete the left torso mounted ER medium faser is the 'Mech's only fallback weapon. BV (1.0) = 960,[3] BV (2.0) = 1,140[9]

Design Quirks

The Garm has the following Design Quirk:[10]

Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 82-83, "Garm Profile"
  2. MUL online date for the Garm
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Combat Operations, p. 127
  4. Record Sheets: 3060, p. 88
  5. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 119
  6. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 120 - Jihad era Plasma Cannon variant of the Garm from Record Sheet: 3060 Unabridged.
  7. Record Sheets: 3060, p. 89
  8. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 121
  9. Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 122 - Rotary variant of the Garm with BV2.
  10. BattleMech Manual, p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Garm Entry.

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