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*[[Dual Cockpit]] refit: The DRG-5K ''Grand Dragon'' is also the [[Draconis Combine]]'s preferred 'Mechs to install Dual Cockpits on. This standard refit subvariant drops one medium laser (presumably the rear-firing laser, as with the DRG-1GKDC). | *[[Dual Cockpit]] refit: The DRG-5K ''Grand Dragon'' is also the [[Draconis Combine]]'s preferred 'Mechs to install Dual Cockpits on. This standard refit subvariant drops one medium laser (presumably the rear-firing laser, as with the DRG-1GKDC). | ||
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| + | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| + | [[Takashi Kurita]] piloted a ''Grand Dragon'' prior to his death in [[3054]].<ref>[[Luthien (scenario pack)]]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]] | *[[Record Sheets: 3025/3026]] | ||
*[[Record Sheets: 3050]] | *[[Record Sheets: 3050]] | ||
Revision as of 00:21, 23 February 2010
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| Grand Dragon | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works |
| Model | DRG-5K |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 13,354,880 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 60 tons |
| Chassis | Alshain Type 56-60H |
| Armor | Starshield |
| Engine | Hermes 360 XL |
| Speed | 97.2 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,188 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,356 |
Description
The Grand Dragon is the successful follow-up to the Dragon BattleMech. The 'Mech is built to engage an enemy at long range with a low ammunition dependence. The 'Mech is capable of reaching ground speeds of up to 97.2 km/h. It is also equipped with double heat sinks to dissipate the large amounts of heat produced by its impressive weapons array and is armored with ten tons of armor and CASE to increase MechWarrior survivability in case of an ammunition explosion.
Armament
The Grand Dragon carries a Lord's Light 2 ER PPC as its primary weapon. The ER PPC is backed up by a Telos DecaCluster LRM-10, which gives the 'Mech an impressive and formidable long-range striking capability. If a 'Mech gets into close ranges, the 'Mech carries three Victory 23R Medium Lasers for defense.
Variants
- DRG-1G - Arguably the original Grand Dragon, this 'Mech is itself a variant of the original Dragon 'Mech. The 'Mech is armed with a PPC and LRM-10 launcher. The 'Mech is also armed with a trio of Medium Lasers. The 'Mech is also capable of achieving a top speed of only 86.4 km/h. BV (1.0) = 997
- DRG-1GKDC - A Grand Dragon variant was used as an arena fighter in the Solaris Games. It has dropped the rearward-firing medium laser in the left torso section to free up tonnage for a Dual Cockpit. (The canonicity of this design is questionable, as it was only published in the German edition of the Solaris VII Boxed Set.) BV (1.0) = ???
- DRG-7K - The 7K is built using an Endo Steel chassis. The 'Mech carries an XL Engine for power, which is linked to a MASC system. This allows the Grand Dragon to move at speeds of up to 129.6 km/h in short bursts. The 'Mech is armed with an ER PPC as its primary weapon. For support, the 'Mech carries an MRM-10 as its secondary weapon. The 'Mech also carries three ER Medium Lasers as close combat weapons, all of which are carried in the left arm to allow for the greatest range of fire. Finally, the 'Mech has a C3 slave unit that allows it to share targeting information with friendly units. BV (1.0) = 1,280
- DRG-9KC - Produced at the Luthien Armor Works plant on Nykvarn shortly after its opening in 3070, the 9KC was created for DCMS commanders who wanted to use a C3 network composed entirely of Grand Dragons. Though the 9KC is designed as a stand-off 'Mech, it is incredibly effective at close range. The 5K is used as a base, though the 9KC does not incorporate CASE. One rear-facing laser is removed and the missile launcher is replaced with an MML 5. The PPC is swapped out for a Snub-Nose PPC and the armor is now a more efficient Light Ferro-Fibrous weave. All of these weight-savings enable the inclusion of a C3 Computer. BV (2.0) = ???
- DRG-C - Modified specifically to carry a C3 slave unit into combat, the -C is a modification of the DRG-5K. The 'Mech carries a C3 slave in the place of its rear-facing Medium Laser. While this does reduce the Grand Dragons short range firepower somewhat, it also makes the far more accurate when working in a C3 lance. BV (1.0) = 1,154
- Dual Cockpit refit: The DRG-5K Grand Dragon is also the Draconis Combine's preferred 'Mechs to install Dual Cockpits on. This standard refit subvariant drops one medium laser (presumably the rear-firing laser, as with the DRG-1GKDC).
Notable Pilots
Takashi Kurita piloted a Grand Dragon prior to his death in 3054.[1]