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| − | The ''Goliath'' is armed with what would be considered a paltry armament for a 'Mech of its size. The primary weapon is a Rand [[PPC]]. This is backed up by two Holly [[LRM-10]] launchers. The ''Goliath'' has respectable firepower at long ranges. When an enemy closes though the 'Mech only has two Ramsey-65 [[Machine Gun]]s to rely on for defense. | + | The ''Goliath'' is armed with what would be considered a paltry armament for a 'Mech of its size. The primary weapon is a [[Rand]] [[PPC]]. This is backed up by two [[Holly]] [[LRM-10]] launchers. The ''Goliath'' has respectable firepower at long ranges. When an enemy closes though the 'Mech only has two [[Ramsey-65]] [[Machine Gun]]s to rely on for defense. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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*;GOL-3L : This is a [[Capellan Confederation]] variant introduced in [[3082]]. A larger engine increases the top speed of the ''Goliath'' to approximately 86 km/h. Equipped with [[Stealth Armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] for protection, the 'Mech carries an [[ER PPC]] and two MML-7s. Though the ammo in the side torso is protected by [[CASE]], the ammo in the center torso isn't. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 262</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,826<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 193</ref> | *;GOL-3L : This is a [[Capellan Confederation]] variant introduced in [[3082]]. A larger engine increases the top speed of the ''Goliath'' to approximately 86 km/h. Equipped with [[Stealth Armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] for protection, the 'Mech carries an [[ER PPC]] and two MML-7s. Though the ammo in the side torso is protected by [[CASE]], the ammo in the center torso isn't. <ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 262</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,826<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 193</ref> | ||
| − | *;GOL-3M : The 3M is a [[3047]] upgrade of the ''Goliath'' that uses [[Star League]] technology. The 'Mech has had an [[XL Engine]] installed to reduce the engine's weight by half. The 'Mech retains the LRM launchers and Machine Guns of the 1H model. The 'Mech replaces the PPC with a [[Gauss Rifle]] which gives the ''Goliath'' devastating long-range firepower. The 'Mech still suffers from its close combat deficiencies but with its updated arsenal most 'Mechs are hard pressed to close to short range. BV (1.0) = 1,310, BV (2.0) = 1,537<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 194</ref> | + | *;GOL-3M : The 3M is a [[3047]] upgrade of the ''Goliath'' that uses [[Star League]] technology. The 'Mech has had an [[Hermes 320]] [[XL Engine]] installed to reduce the engine's weight by half. The 'Mech retains the LRM launchers and Machine Guns of the 1H model. The 'Mech replaces the PPC with a [[Zeus Slingshot]] [[Gauss Rifle]] which gives the ''Goliath'' devastating long-range firepower. The 'Mech still suffers from its close combat deficiencies but with its updated arsenal most 'Mechs are hard pressed to close to short range. BV (1.0) = 1,310, BV (2.0) = 1,537<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 194</ref> |
*;GOL-3S : One of the "new generation" of ''Goliath''s, the 3S's engine has been upgraded to a [[Light Fusion Engine]], and, as a result, it now carries thirteen and an half tons of armor. The entire arsenal has been stripped from the 'Mech and the 3S carries as its primary weapon an [[LB-X Autocannon/20]]. This is backed up by three [[ER Medium Laser]]s. For longer-range engagements, the ''Goliath'' carries an [[LRM-10]] launcher with a [[Artemis IV]] fire control system as well as an [[ER Large Laser]]. BV (1.0) = 1,374, BV (2.0) = 1,828<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 195</ref> | *;GOL-3S : One of the "new generation" of ''Goliath''s, the 3S's engine has been upgraded to a [[Light Fusion Engine]], and, as a result, it now carries thirteen and an half tons of armor. The entire arsenal has been stripped from the 'Mech and the 3S carries as its primary weapon an [[LB-X Autocannon/20]]. This is backed up by three [[ER Medium Laser]]s. For longer-range engagements, the ''Goliath'' carries an [[LRM-10]] launcher with a [[Artemis IV]] fire control system as well as an [[ER Large Laser]]. BV (1.0) = 1,374, BV (2.0) = 1,828<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 195</ref> | ||
| − | *;GOL-4S : The [[3067]] 4S ''Goliath'' is built using a Light Fusion engine to save weight. The saved weight is used to mount a new [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]. The 4S also carries | + | *;GOL-4S : The [[3067]] 4S ''Goliath'' is built using a [[Pitban 320]] Light Fusion engine to save weight. The saved weight is used to mount a new [[Defiance Hammerfist]] [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]]. The 4S also carries a [[Light Crossbow]] LRM-10 launcher for long-range support and for closer ranges the 'Mech also carries two [[RamTech 1500Z]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s. This arsenal makes the 4S extremely deadly at close ranges. BV (1.0) = 1,730, BV (2.0) = 1,912<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 196</ref> |
*;GOL-5D : The 5D uses some of the newest technology available to the [[Federated Suns]] in 3067. The 'Mech is built based on the rugged older 1H chassis and standard engine. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon a [[Rotary Autocannon/5]]. This is backed up by four [[ER Medium Laser]]s and two [[Machine Gun]]s. The lasers and autocannon are all linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] which gives the ''Goliath'' deadly accuracy at long ranges. BV (1.0) = 1,668, BV (2.0) = 1,975<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 197</ref> | *;GOL-5D : The 5D uses some of the newest technology available to the [[Federated Suns]] in 3067. The 'Mech is built based on the rugged older 1H chassis and standard engine. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon a [[Rotary Autocannon/5]]. This is backed up by four [[ER Medium Laser]]s and two [[Machine Gun]]s. The lasers and autocannon are all linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]] which gives the ''Goliath'' deadly accuracy at long ranges. BV (1.0) = 1,668, BV (2.0) = 1,975<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 197</ref> | ||
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*;GOL-5W : The 5W variant of the ''Goliath'' is armed with two Ceres Arms Crusher [[Plasma Rifle]]s which not only inflict damage on their targets but heat as well. The 5W is also armed with three [[Medium Laser]]s for close combat. The 'Mech has a Guardian [[ECM Suite]] which is needed to properly use its sixteen and a half tons of [[Stealth Armor]]. Additionally, the 'Mech has a [[Small cockpit|Small Cockpit]] that is cramped and makes the 'Mech harder to pilot but saves valuable weight. The 'Mech also has an [[Improved C3 computer]], allowing it to share targeting telemetry with similarly equipped units.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 262</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,030<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 198</ref> | *;GOL-5W : The 5W variant of the ''Goliath'' is armed with two Ceres Arms Crusher [[Plasma Rifle]]s which not only inflict damage on their targets but heat as well. The 5W is also armed with three [[Medium Laser]]s for close combat. The 'Mech has a Guardian [[ECM Suite]] which is needed to properly use its sixteen and a half tons of [[Stealth Armor]]. Additionally, the 'Mech has a [[Small cockpit|Small Cockpit]] that is cramped and makes the 'Mech harder to pilot but saves valuable weight. The 'Mech also has an [[Improved C3 computer]], allowing it to share targeting telemetry with similarly equipped units.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 262</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,030<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 198</ref> | ||
| − | *;GOL-6H : This variant uses a | + | *;GOL-6H : This variant uses a Light Engine to power a design that is similar to the 3M, but with added anti-[[infantry]] capabilities. The pair of [[Delta Dart]] [[LRM-10]]s are still present, along with a two-ton, [[CASE]]-protected ammunition bin. Also for use at long range is the [[Fusigon Strongtooth]] [[Heavy PPC]] that deals as much damage as the 3M's Gauss Rifle, albeit at reduced range. Up close, the 6H can call upon two [[Machine Gun Array]]-linked trios of [[Sperry Browning]] [[Light Machine Gun]]s. This variant also has a [[Anti-Battle Armor Pod|B-Pod]] in each of its legs to protect against attacks from [[battle armor]]. BV (2.0) = 1,681<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 263</ref> |
*;GOL-6M : This ''Goliath'' variant mounts a Gauss Rifle and [[MML-7]] in an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[BattleMech Turret]]. An additional MML-7 and several leg-mounted lasers (both [[ER Medium Laser]]s and [[Small VSP Laser]]s) provide additional firepower.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 262</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,742<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 200</ref> | *;GOL-6M : This ''Goliath'' variant mounts a Gauss Rifle and [[MML-7]] in an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[BattleMech Turret]]. An additional MML-7 and several leg-mounted lasers (both [[ER Medium Laser]]s and [[Small VSP Laser]]s) provide additional firepower.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 262</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,742<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix'', p. 200</ref> | ||
Revision as of 00:39, 10 February 2019
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| Goliath | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Brigadier Corporation Corean Enterprises[1] General Motors[2] |
| Production Year | 2652[3] |
| Model | GOL-1H |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 7,651,200 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 80 tons |
| Chassis | Nennison 40 |
| Armor | 3/Star Slab |
| Engine | Brigadier 1000F 320 |
| Communications System | Corean Transband-J9 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Corean B-Tech |
| Heat Sinks | 17 |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,200 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,449[1][4] |
Contents
Description
The Goliath is the second 'Mech, built in 2652 by Brigadier Corporation. The Goliath is based on lessons that were learned from the Scorpion. The first and most important difference is that the Goliath weighs in at 80 tons allowing it to carry a much heavier weapons payload and armor at the cost of mobility. The Goliath is used as a general assault 'Mech and until recently was not usually seen in large numbers because of the bias against quad 'Mechs prior to the 3060s. In the late 3060s the Goliath saw renewed production and renewed popularity and has since become a powerful and respected assault 'Mech.
Weapons and Equipment
The Goliath is armed with what would be considered a paltry armament for a 'Mech of its size. The primary weapon is a Rand PPC. This is backed up by two Holly LRM-10 launchers. The Goliath has respectable firepower at long ranges. When an enemy closes though the 'Mech only has two Ramsey-65 Machine Guns to rely on for defense.
Variants
- GOL-2H
- The 3067 2H is a Periphery upgrade of the 1H model. The 'Mech removes the Machine Guns from the chassis and adds in their place six Rocket Launcher 10s. This gives the Goliath a very powerful close range punch. BV (1.0) = 1,346, BV (2.0) = 1,583[5]
- GOL-3L
- This is a Capellan Confederation variant introduced in 3082. A larger engine increases the top speed of the Goliath to approximately 86 km/h. Equipped with Stealth Armor and a Guardian ECM Suite for protection, the 'Mech carries an ER PPC and two MML-7s. Though the ammo in the side torso is protected by CASE, the ammo in the center torso isn't. [6] BV (2.0) = 1,826[7]
- GOL-3M
- The 3M is a 3047 upgrade of the Goliath that uses Star League technology. The 'Mech has had an Hermes 320 XL Engine installed to reduce the engine's weight by half. The 'Mech retains the LRM launchers and Machine Guns of the 1H model. The 'Mech replaces the PPC with a Zeus Slingshot Gauss Rifle which gives the Goliath devastating long-range firepower. The 'Mech still suffers from its close combat deficiencies but with its updated arsenal most 'Mechs are hard pressed to close to short range. BV (1.0) = 1,310, BV (2.0) = 1,537[8]
- GOL-3S
- One of the "new generation" of Goliaths, the 3S's engine has been upgraded to a Light Fusion Engine, and, as a result, it now carries thirteen and an half tons of armor. The entire arsenal has been stripped from the 'Mech and the 3S carries as its primary weapon an LB-X Autocannon/20. This is backed up by three ER Medium Lasers. For longer-range engagements, the Goliath carries an LRM-10 launcher with a Artemis IV fire control system as well as an ER Large Laser. BV (1.0) = 1,374, BV (2.0) = 1,828[9]
- GOL-4S
- The 3067 4S Goliath is built using a Pitban 320 Light Fusion engine to save weight. The saved weight is used to mount a new Defiance Hammerfist Heavy Gauss Rifle. The 4S also carries a Light Crossbow LRM-10 launcher for long-range support and for closer ranges the 'Mech also carries two RamTech 1500Z ER Medium Lasers. This arsenal makes the 4S extremely deadly at close ranges. BV (1.0) = 1,730, BV (2.0) = 1,912[10]
- GOL-5D
- The 5D uses some of the newest technology available to the Federated Suns in 3067. The 'Mech is built based on the rugged older 1H chassis and standard engine. The 'Mech carries as its primary weapon a Rotary Autocannon/5. This is backed up by four ER Medium Lasers and two Machine Guns. The lasers and autocannon are all linked to an advanced Targeting Computer which gives the Goliath deadly accuracy at long ranges. BV (1.0) = 1,668, BV (2.0) = 1,975[11]
- GOL-5W
- The 5W variant of the Goliath is armed with two Ceres Arms Crusher Plasma Rifles which not only inflict damage on their targets but heat as well. The 5W is also armed with three Medium Lasers for close combat. The 'Mech has a Guardian ECM Suite which is needed to properly use its sixteen and a half tons of Stealth Armor. Additionally, the 'Mech has a Small Cockpit that is cramped and makes the 'Mech harder to pilot but saves valuable weight. The 'Mech also has an Improved C3 computer, allowing it to share targeting telemetry with similarly equipped units.[12] BV (2.0) = 2,030[13]
- GOL-6H
- This variant uses a Light Engine to power a design that is similar to the 3M, but with added anti-infantry capabilities. The pair of Delta Dart LRM-10s are still present, along with a two-ton, CASE-protected ammunition bin. Also for use at long range is the Fusigon Strongtooth Heavy PPC that deals as much damage as the 3M's Gauss Rifle, albeit at reduced range. Up close, the 6H can call upon two Machine Gun Array-linked trios of Sperry Browning Light Machine Guns. This variant also has a B-Pod in each of its legs to protect against attacks from battle armor. BV (2.0) = 1,681[14]
- GOL-6M
- This Goliath variant mounts a Gauss Rifle and MML-7 in an experimental BattleMech Turret. An additional MML-7 and several leg-mounted lasers (both ER Medium Lasers and Small VSP Lasers) provide additional firepower.[15] BV (2.0) = 1,742[16]
Related BattleMechs
- Sirocco - At the beginning of the renewed interest in quad BattleMech technology, Corean Enterprises decided to design a replacement for the aging Goliath. The result was the Sirocco assault BattleMech[17].
Notable Pilots
- Fiona Cochraine: Colonel and commanding officer of Cochraine's Goliaths. She lead his unit during the battle of St.Andre, defeating easily the First battalion of Light Davion Guards, but they were then attacked by the light mechs company lead by Andrew Redburn. He identified the colonel mech because of his insignia, and to save another Mech in danger, he made a Death from Above attack over Fiona's mech, destroying it and killing her.
BattleMech Gallery
GOL-2H Goliath
GOL-3M Goliath
GOL-3S Goliath
GOL-4S Goliath
GOL-5D Goliath
GOL-6M Goliath
Notes
The (original) Goliath variants and artwork from 3025 were part of the Unseen 'Mech designs. The Goliath was Reseen in 3067 with new variants using revised artwork.[18]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Technical Readout: 3039, p. 299
- ↑ Handbook House Davion p.187
- ↑ MUL online date for the Goliath
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged, p. 499
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 192
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 262
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 193
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 194
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 195
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 196
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 197
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 262
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 198
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 263
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 262
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 200
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 130
- ↑ Technical Readout: Project Phoenix
Bibliography
- Marian Might
- Record Sheets: 3025/3026
- Record Sheets: 3039 Unabridged
- Record Sheets: 3050
- Record Sheets: 3067
- Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix
- Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades
- Technical Readout: 3025
- Technical Readout: 3039
- Technical Readout: 3050
- Technical Readout: 3060
- Technical Readout: 3085
- Technical Readout: Project Phoenix
- Total Warfare Style Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades