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| − | {{InfoBoxProtoMech | + | {{otheruses|the ProtoMech design|other uses|Gorgon}}{{InfoBoxProtoMech |
|image=Gorgon.jpg|200px | |image=Gorgon.jpg|200px | ||
| − | |name=Gorgon | + | |name=''Gorgon'' |
|manufacturer=[[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Unknown facility<ref name=tro202>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 202</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] Unknown facility<ref name=tro202>''Technical Readout: 3060'', p. 202</ref> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | unnamed manufacturing complex on [[Paxon]]<ref>''The Wars of Reaving'', p. 82: "The Wolf at the Door"</ref> | ||
|Tech Base=Clan | |Tech Base=Clan | ||
|Introduced=3060 | |Introduced=3060 | ||
|mass=8 | |mass=8 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Unspecified |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor= Unspecified |
| − | |engine= | + | |engine=Unspecified |
|speed=65 | |speed=65 | ||
| − | |armament=1x [[LRM-10]] | + | | comsys = Unspecified |
| + | | T&T = Unspecified | ||
| + | |armament= <span></span> | ||
| + | * 1x [[LRM-10]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[ER Micro Laser]] | ||
|BV (1.0)=213<ref name=tro202/> | |BV (1.0)=213<ref name=tro202/> | ||
|BV (2.0)=295<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 310</ref> | |BV (2.0)=295<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 310</ref> | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;Gorgon 2 : Developed in the 3060s, this variant is designed for close-quarters combat. The long-range weaponry is dropped, for additional armor, [[Jump Jet]]s, and a [[ | + | *;Gorgon 2 : Developed in the 3060s, this variant is designed for close-quarters combat. The long-range weaponry is dropped, for additional armor, [[Jump Jet]]s, and a [[medium pulse laser]]. BV (2.0) = 308<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 311: Medium Pulse Laser variant version of the Gorgon.</ref> |
| − | *;Gorgon 3 : This variant utilizes short-range missiles in place of its laser weaponry, carrying a torso-mounted [[SRM 4|SRM 4 Launcher]] with one ton of ammunition. The variant also increased its armor protection and mounted a more powerful engine for a maximum speed of 80 km/h.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 312 | + | *;Gorgon 3 : This variant utilizes short-range missiles in place of its laser weaponry, carrying a torso-mounted [[SRM-4|SRM-4 Launcher]] with one ton of ammunition. The variant also increased its armor protection and mounted a more powerful engine for a maximum speed of 80 km/h.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 312: SRM launcher variant of the Gorgon.</ref> |
| − | *;Gorgon 4 : A [[Jihad]] era variant, this model utilized a torso-mounted [[AP Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition. Its torso was also fitted with | + | *;Gorgon 4 : A [[Jihad]] era variant, this model utilized a torso-mounted [[AP Gauss Rifle]] with two tons of ammunition. Its torso was also fitted with an [[SRM-6|SRM-6 Launcher]] with one ton of reloads. It was given a half-set of jump jets and a rearrangement of its protection. BV (2.0) = 289<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 313: Jihad era variant of the Gorgon with anti-Battle Armor weaponry and SRM-6.</ref> |
*;Gorgon 5 : This Dark Age variant carries a [[Streak]] missile launcher and uses [[Magnetic Clamps]] to ride on [[OmniMech]]s.<ref name=TRO3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> | *;Gorgon 5 : This Dark Age variant carries a [[Streak]] missile launcher and uses [[Magnetic Clamps]] to ride on [[OmniMech]]s.<ref name=TRO3150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 224</ref> | ||
*;Gorgon 6 : Another Dark Age variant, this model removes most of the weaponry to provide electronic warfare systems to its Star.<ref name=TRO3150/> | *;Gorgon 6 : Another Dark Age variant, this model removes most of the weaponry to provide electronic warfare systems to its Star.<ref name=TRO3150/> | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Gorgo'''. | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Gorgon.jpg|Original ''Gorgon'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' | ||
[[Category:ProtoMechs|Gorgon]] | [[Category:ProtoMechs|Gorgon]] | ||
[[Category:Society ProtoMechs]] | [[Category:Society ProtoMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: Snow Raven ProtoMechs]] | + | [[Category:Clan Snow Raven ProtoMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:48, 25 August 2023
- This article is about the ProtoMech design. For other uses, see Gorgon.
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| Gorgon | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Clan Smoke Jaguar Unknown facility[1]
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| Tech Base | Clan |
| Introduced | 3060 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 8 tons |
| Chassis | Unspecified |
| Armor | Unspecified |
| Engine | Unspecified |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Jump Jets | None |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 213[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 295[3] |
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Description[edit]
The Gorgon is a heavy fire support unit that often anchors ProtoMech Points. Second only to the heavy Minotaur in armor protection, the Gorgon can stay in a fight until it has exhausted all its ammunition, which is its primary drawback. The Gorgon is also responsible for the practice of ProtoMechs carrying a "main gun" externally mounted to the torso and supported by the arms, a necessity devised by Clan Smoke Jaguar engineers given the size of its primary weapon.[4]
Initially only Clan Star Adder adopted the Gorgon after the fall of the Smoke Jaguars, though they were soon joined by the Jade Falcons, Nova Cats and Snow Ravens.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
With a standard LRM-10 launcher and one ton of ammunition, the Gorgon can provide almost as much firepower as a Valkyrie. For close in work, the Gorgon mounts an ER Micro Laser. Usually a pilot will use this weapon to deter pursuit when heading back to reload the LRM launcher. The 65-rated fusion engine propels the ProtoMech to a cruising speed of 43 km/h and the Gorgon carries sufficient armoring to survive a full volley from an SRM-6 to the chest.[4]
Variants[edit]
- Gorgon 2
- Developed in the 3060s, this variant is designed for close-quarters combat. The long-range weaponry is dropped, for additional armor, Jump Jets, and a medium pulse laser. BV (2.0) = 308[6]
- Gorgon 3
- This variant utilizes short-range missiles in place of its laser weaponry, carrying a torso-mounted SRM-4 Launcher with one ton of ammunition. The variant also increased its armor protection and mounted a more powerful engine for a maximum speed of 80 km/h.[7]
- Gorgon 4
- A Jihad era variant, this model utilized a torso-mounted AP Gauss Rifle with two tons of ammunition. Its torso was also fitted with an SRM-6 Launcher with one ton of reloads. It was given a half-set of jump jets and a rearrangement of its protection. BV (2.0) = 289[8]
- Gorgon 5
- This Dark Age variant carries a Streak missile launcher and uses Magnetic Clamps to ride on OmniMechs.[9]
- Gorgon 6
- Another Dark Age variant, this model removes most of the weaponry to provide electronic warfare systems to its Star.[9]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Gorgo.
Gallery[edit]
Original Gorgon from TRO:3060
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 202
- ↑ The Wars of Reaving, p. 82: "The Wolf at the Door"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged, p. 310
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical Readout: 3060, p. 202
- ↑ Gorgon (Standard) on Master Unit List
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 311: Medium Pulse Laser variant version of the Gorgon.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 312: SRM launcher variant of the Gorgon.
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged p. 313: Jihad era variant of the Gorgon with anti-Battle Armor weaponry and SRM-6.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Technical Readout: 3150, p. 224