Goliath
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| Goliath | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Brigadier Corporation |
| Model | GOL-1H |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 80 tons tons |
| Chassis | Nennison 40 |
| Armor | 3/Star Slab |
| Engine | Brigadier 1000F 320 |
| Speed | 64.8 kph km/h |
| Jump Jets | none |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,200 |
Contents
Description
The Goliath is the second 'Mech built by Brigadier Corporation. The Goliath is based on lessons that were learned from the Scorpion. The first and most major 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 generally 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.
Armament
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 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
- GOL-3M - The 3M is an upgrade of the Goliath that uses Star League technology. The 'Mech has had an XL Engine installed to reduce the engines weight by half. The 'Mech retains the LRM launchers and Machine Guns of the 1H model. The 'Mech though 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
- GOL-3S - One of the "new generation" of Goliaths engine has been upgraded with a Light Fusion engine and 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 a 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
- GOL-4S - The 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 a LRM 10 launcher for long-range support and for closer ranges the 'Mech also carries two ER Medium Lasers. This arsenal makes the 4S extremely deadly at close ranges. BV (1.0) = 1,730
- GOL-5D - The 5D uses some of the newest technology available to the Federated Suns. 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