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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Garm.jpg | |image=Garm.jpg | ||
| − | |name=Garm | + | |name=''Garm'' |
|manufacturer=[[Johnston Industries]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 82-83, "Garm Profile"</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Johnston Industries]]<ref name=TRO:3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 82-83, "Garm Profile"</ref> | ||
| − | |production year= | + | |production year=3058 |
|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- | + | |cost= 2,882,160 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | |Tech Base= | + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere |
| − | |mech type= | + | |mech type=BattleMech |
| − | |feet= | + | |feet=biped |
|mass=35 | |mass=35 | ||
| − | |chassis=Johnston Biped L-25-a2 [[ | + | |chassis=[[Johnston Biped L-25-a2]] [[endo steel]] |
| − | |armor=Johnston Duraweave 6000 | + | |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 | + | |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 | + | * 1x [[LB-X AC/5]] |
| − | *1x [[LRM-10]] | + | * 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> | ||
| − | }} | + | }} |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Garm''''' is designed to operate as part of a fire support lance, providing long-range direct fire for other units | + | 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]]. Given the widely used ''Valkyrie'' was a signature 'Mech of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth]], initially the AFFC High Command expressed little interest in the ''Garm'', with the 'Mech mostly ending up with [[mercenary unit]]s and with the largest purchase being several production runs to the [[Taurian Concordat]]. A disheartened Johnston Industries was preparing to kill the model when news reports of several [[lance]]s of the Taurian ''Garm'' successfully fending off pirate raiders on [[Mithron]] finally convinced the AFFC to take notice, now ordering several hundred for their frontline forces.<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 | + | 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/> |
| + | |||
| + | 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. Though not part of the original design, Johnston's engineers gave the ''Garm'' fully functional hands partly to complement the jump jets in navigating tricking mountainous terrain but largely to allow the 'Mech to try and deal with any [[Battle Armor]] swarm attacks.<ref name=TRO:3060/> | ||
==Variants== | ==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 | + | *; 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> |
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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> | ||
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| + | *; GRM-01C : Introduced in the leadup to the [[FedCom Civil War]], the 1C's replaces the [[LB-X AC/5]] with an [[RAC/5]] which finally allowed the ''Garm'' to gain increasing acceptance within the AFFC mainstream.<ref name=FMFSp161>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 161: "BattleMech Variants"</ref> Two tons of [[CASE]] protected ammunition is carried to feed the hungry weapon; when this is depleted 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> | ||
| − | + | == Design Quirks == | |
| + | The ''Garm'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Garm Entry.</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Extended Torso Twist]] | ||
| − | + | ==Gallery== | |
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Garm.jpg|Original ''Garm'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List: Battle Values]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
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[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:22, 5 March 2024
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| Garm | |
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| 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] |
Contents
Description[edit]
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. Given the widely used Valkyrie was a signature 'Mech of the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth, initially the AFFC High Command expressed little interest in the Garm, with the 'Mech mostly ending up with mercenary units and with the largest purchase being several production runs to the Taurian Concordat. A disheartened Johnston Industries was preparing to kill the model when news reports of several lances of the Taurian Garm successfully fending off pirate raiders on Mithron finally convinced the AFFC to take notice, now ordering several hundred for their frontline forces.[1]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
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]
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. Though not part of the original design, Johnston's engineers gave the Garm fully functional hands partly to complement the jump jets in navigating tricking mountainous terrain but largely to allow the 'Mech to try and deal with any Battle Armor swarm attacks.[1]
Variants[edit]
- GRM-01A2
- This 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 sinks are upgraded to a light fusion engine, an XL gyro, light ferro-fibrous armor, and double heat sinks. 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[6]
- 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 in the leadup to the FedCom Civil War, the 1C's replaces the LB-X AC/5 with an RAC/5 which finally allowed the Garm to gain increasing acceptance within the AFFC mainstream.[9] Two tons of CASE protected ammunition is carried to feed the hungry weapon; when this is depleted the left torso mounted ER medium laser is the 'Mech's only fallback weapon. BV (1.0) = 960,[3] BV (2.0) = 1,140[10]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Garm has the following Design Quirk:[11]
Gallery[edit]
Original Garm from TRO:3060
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: 3060, pp. 82-83, "Garm Profile"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Garm
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Combat Operations, p. 127
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 88
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 119
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 120 - Jihad era Plasma Cannon variant of the Garm from Record Sheet: 3060 Unabridged.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060, p. 89
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 121
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 161: "BattleMech Variants"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 122 - Rotary variant of the Garm with BV2.
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 91 Design Quirk Table - Garm Entry.