Gauntlet (OmniMech)
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| Gauntlet | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Coventry Metal Works |
| Production Year | 3128[1] |
| Model | GTL-1O |
| Class | Medium |
| Introduced | 3128 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Coventry GTL-Flex Endo Steel |
| Armor | Lexington Limited Light Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Defiance 275 Light |
| Communications System | Cyclops 24XS Adaptable |
| Targeting Tracking System | Cyclops Special Limited |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 86 km/h (108 km/h with MASC) |
| Jump Jets | None |
| Armament |
Prime Configuration |
| BV (2.0) | 1,846[2][3] |
Contents
Description
Originally proposed by Archon Adam Steiner, the Gauntlet is a Medium Class OmniMech which was manufactured for the Armed Forces of the Lyran Commonwealth. Finally produced by Coventry Metal Works after nearly 30 years since it was proposed by the late Archon. The OmniMech was designed as a swift cavalry unit, capable of keeping up with lighter 'Mechs, while also being able to bring the flexibly and firepower of a Medium 'Mech. Throughout the years it took to develop the design, many senior generals of the LCAF opposed the symbolic design. When it became available, the Gauntlet ended up being passed off from these social generals to regular commands which welcomed the design, especially by House Steiner's Lightning Companies.[4]
Armament and Capacities
The Gauntlet is designed to be a powerful and swift machine, with a Defiance 275-rated Light Fusion Engine at its heart, which is supported by a sturdy Coventry GTL-Flex Endo-Steel frame. In addition to its 21 Omni Pod capacity, the 'Mech has been given an additional boost of speed in combat: a built-in MASC.
Designers layed out the Gauntlet's Primary Configuration with two powerful medium-to-long range weapons. The 'Mech's principle firepower comes from its right armed-mounted Heavy PPC, while in the other arm is its long range weapon, a Class 10 Thunderbolt Missile with two tons of ammunition protected by CASE. The 'Mech's speed is further increased thanks to an Omni Pod-mounted Supercharger.[5]
Alternate Configurations
- A Config. - Armed with a powerful mix of missile and long range light weaponry, the A Configuration uses a pair of 7-tubed Multi-Missile Launchers mounted in its side torsos. Backing up these flexible weapons is a pair of lightly-hitting Light PPCs, with one found in each of the arms. CASE II is installed in each of the 'Mech's arms, so as to shield the arm weaponry from the possibility of ammunition explosions. BV(2.0)=1,420[6]
- B Config. - Designed for close-combat, the B Configuration is designed unlike the Coventry’s Black Hawk KU or older Clan Nova OmniMechs. The configuration is armed with 10 Medium Lasers split between the 'Mech's two arms with additional of a single Medium Pulse Laser in right torso. These weapons are tided in to a Targeting Computer. Other equipment found in the B Configuration is Guardian ECM Suite, five Jump Jets, and a Coolant Pod help cope with high-heat produced by its weapons and equipment. BV(2.0)=2,076[7]
- C Config. - Intended to be cripple and captured enemy units, the C Configuration principle tool in its mission is a TSEMP Cannon found in the left arm. Its offensive weaponry includes a single Snub-Nose PPC and a Light Class 5 Autocannon found in other arm. Both arm's lower actuators have been removed to allow the 'Mech flexibility of flipping its arms. CASE II is added right torso to limit any ammo hits from crippling the 'Mech's engine and arm weapons. One additional heat sink is added as well. BV(2.0)=2,048[8]
Notes
The Gauntlet strongly resembles the Bushwacker BattleMech, though there no mentioning the design's strong resemblence to it. Archon Adam Steiner intended the Gauntlet as to be honor the spirit of Lyran Commonwealth.[9]
The Gauntlet OmniMech has the following Design Quirks:
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Gauntlet (OmniMech)
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, pp. 34, 91 Gauntlet - BV2
- ↑ Gauntlet OmniMech MUL Profile including BV2 & Introduction Year.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, p. 34, 91 Gauntlet - Background
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, pp. 34-35, 91 Gauntlet - Stats
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, pp. 35, 92 Gauntlet - B Configuration
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, pp. 35, 94 Gauntlet - B Configuration
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, pp. 35, 93 Gauntlet - C Configuration
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, pp. 34 Gauntlet - Additional background info.