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| image = 3055u_Grand_Titan.jpg | | image = 3055u_Grand_Titan.jpg | ||
| − | | name = Grand Titan | + | | name = ''Grand Titan'' |
| − | | manufacturer = [[Earthwerks | + | | manufacturer = [[Earthwerks Ltd.]]<ref name=TRJp186f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 186–187: "T-IT-N10M Grand Titan"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U --> |
| − | |production year= | + | |production year = 3054 |
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1265/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1265/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | model = T-IT-N10M | + | | model = T-IT-N10M<ref name=TRJp186f /> |
| class = Assault | | class = Assault | ||
| − | |cost= 29,023,333 C-bills | + | |cost = 29,023,333 C-bills |
| + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| + | |mech type = BattleMech | ||
| mass = 100 | | mass = 100 | ||
| − | | chassis = Corean Model 101BLP | + | | chassis = [[Corean Model 101BLP Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp186f /> --> |
| − | | armor = Durallex Heavy | + | | armor = [[Durallex Heavy]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp186f /> --> |
| − | | engine = [[LTV 400 XL]] | + | | engine = [[LTV 400 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp186f /> --> |
| − | | comsys = [[Hartford JEA-1]] | + | | comsys = [[Hartford JEA-1]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp186f /> --> |
| − | | T&T = [[O/P FiberFeed 201 | + | | T&T = [[O/P FiberFeed 201]] with [[Artemis IV|Artemis IV FCS Interface]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp186f /> --> |
| − | | heat sinks = 12 [[Double | + | | heat sinks = 12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp186f /> --> |
| − | | speed = 64 | + | | speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp186f /> --> |
| − | | armament= | + | | armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp186f /> --> |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | * 2x [[large pulse laser]] |
* 1x [[LRM-15]] with [[Artemis IV]] | * 1x [[LRM-15]] with [[Artemis IV]] | ||
| − | * 2x [[SRM-6]] | + | * 2x [[SRM-6]] with [[Artemis IV]] |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | * 2x [[medium pulse laser]] |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | * 2x [[small pulse laser]] |
| − | * 1x [[ | + | * 1x [[anti-missile system]] |
| − | | BV (1.0)=1,364<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> | + | | BV (1.0) = 1,364<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 121</ref> |
| − | | BV (2.0)=1,817<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 126</ref> | + | | BV (2.0) = 1,817<ref name=TRJp186f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 126</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Grand Titan''''' was designed by [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] to take on the best 'Mechs that the [[Inner Sphere]] or the [[Clans]] had to offer. The 'Mech is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and with | + | The '''''Grand Titan''''' was designed by [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]] to take on the best 'Mechs that the [[Inner Sphere]] or the [[Clans]] had to offer. The 'Mech is built on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and with an LTV 400 [[XL engine]], which propels the ''Grand Titan'' to a top speed of 64.8 km/h, to save as much weight as possible. The ''Grand Titan'' also carries eighteen tons of armor. The design of the ''Grand Titan'' was sold to [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] in the [[Free Worlds League]] and has become a 'Mech commonly seen in the [[FWLM]] and the [[Word of Blake]] militia. |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Grand Titan'' carries a large arsenal of weapons that allow it to work best at short to medium range. The longest-range weapon carried is a Holly [[LRM-15]] launcher linked to an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for greater accuracy. The 'Mech also carries two Diverse Optics Type 20 [[Large Pulse Laser]]s which it brings to bear on an enemy as it closes ranges. Once at close range, the 'Mech carries two Diverse Optics [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, two Diverse Optics [[Small Pulse Laser]]s, and a pair of Holly [[SRM-6]] launchers with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems. For protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech has a McArthur [[ | + | The ''Grand Titan'' carries a large arsenal of weapons that allow it to work best at short to medium range. The longest-range weapon carried is a [[Holly (LRM15)|Holly]] [[LRM-15]] launcher linked to an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for greater accuracy. The 'Mech also carries two [[Diverse Optics Type 20 (LPL)|Diverse Optics Type 20]] [[Large Pulse Laser]]s which it brings to bear on an enemy as it closes ranges. Once at close range, the 'Mech carries two [[Diverse Optics Type 20P|Diverse Optics]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, two [[Diverse Optics Type 10P|Diverse Optics]] [[Small Pulse Laser]]s, and a pair of [[Holly (SRM6)|Holly]] [[SRM-6]] launchers with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems. For protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech has a [[McArthur]] [[anti-missile system]]. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;T-IT-N11M : The N11M model of the ''Grand Titan'' is a major modification of the design. The 'Mech carries as its primary long-range weapons a [[Light Gauss Rifle]] and an [[ER PPC]] which gives the 'Mech powerful long-range reach. The 'Mech has for short-range combat four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and two [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers. It is also protected by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. This upgrade brings the ''Grand Titan'' to modern standards and makes it as powerful on the battlefield now as it was when it was first released. BV (1.0) = 1,688<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 158</ref> | + | *; T-IT-N11M : The N11M model of the ''Grand Titan'' is a major modification of the design. The 'Mech carries as its primary long-range weapons a [[Light Gauss Rifle]] and an [[ER PPC]] which gives the 'Mech powerful long-range reach. The 'Mech has for short-range combat four [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and two [[Streak SRM-4]] launchers. It is also protected by a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. This upgrade brings the ''Grand Titan'' to modern standards and makes it as powerful on the battlefield now as it was when it was first released.<ref name=TRJp186f /> BV (1.0) = 1,688,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: Upgrades'', p. 158</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,053<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 127</ref> |
| − | *;T-IT-N13M : This ''Grand Titan'' is based on a field refit. It carries a [[Heavy PPC]], two ER Medium | + | *; T-IT-N13M : This ''Grand Titan'' is based on a field refit. It carries a [[Heavy PPC]], two [[ER Medium Laser]]s, a single [[ER Large Laser]], two [[Medium Laser]]s, and a [[Small Pulse Laser]] for anti-infantry work. For close combat it carries a [[Sword (weapon)|Sword]]. It also has a 90 meter jump radius. A [[Heavy-Duty Gyro]] has been [[Armored Components|Armored]], as has the cockpit and all the arm and leg actuators. At the same time, this ''Grand Titan'' is equipped with [[Triple Strength Myomer]] which allows it to inflict twice as much damage in a physical brawl, as well as reach speeds of 64 km/h. BV (2.0) = 2,533<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 195</ref> |
| − | *;T-IT-N14R ''Grand Titan'' Vengeance : Developed by the [[Principality of Regulus]] during the [[Jihad]], the ''Grand Titan Vengeance'' trades the weaponry and armor of the standard version for [[Hardened Armor]], an [[Armored Components|Armored]] [[Compact Gyro]], [[Armored Engine]], and [[Armored Cockpit]]. The 'Mech also has a [[Full-Head Ejection System]]. All this protection, and a 60-meter jump radius, seems strange, but the ''Vengeance'' has a single [[Thumper Artillery Piece]] with two tons of ammo in a [[CASE II]] protected bin. This, along with two Clan built [[ER Medium Laser]]s, are the only weapons on the unit. This would seem a ridiculously light amount of weaponry, but intelligence reports suggest that the ''Vengeance'' uses the Thumper to launch nuclear warheads.<ref name=XTRO:Pp6>''Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms'', p. 6</ref> | + | *; T-IT-N14R ''Grand Titan'' Vengeance : Developed by the [[Principality of Regulus]] during the [[Jihad]], the ''Grand Titan Vengeance'' trades the weaponry and armor of the standard version for [[Hardened Armor]], an [[Armored Components|Armored]] [[Compact Gyro]], [[Armored Engine]], and [[Armored Cockpit]]. The 'Mech also has a [[Full-Head Ejection System]]. All this protection, and a 60-meter jump radius, seems strange, but the ''Vengeance'' has a single [[Thumper Artillery Piece]] with two tons of ammo in a [[CASE II]] protected bin. This, along with two Clan built [[ER Medium Laser]]s, are the only weapons on the unit. This would seem a ridiculously light amount of weaponry, but intelligence reports suggest that the ''Vengeance'' uses the Thumper to launch nuclear warheads.<ref name=XTRO:Pp6>''Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms'', p. 6</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
| − | + | The T-IT-N10M ''Grand Titan'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=BMp92>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Grand Titan Entry</ref> | |
| − | * | + | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] |
| + | * [[Multi-Trac]] | ||
| − | + | The T-IT-N14R ''Grand Titan Vengeance'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:Pp6/><ref name=BMp92/> | |
| − | The | ||
* [[Cowl]] | * [[Cowl]] | ||
* [[Improved Life Support]] | * [[Improved Life Support]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Related Battlemechs== |
| + | * ''Titan'' - The original [[SLDF]] prototype. | ||
| + | * ''[[Titan II]]'' - A [[Word of Blake]] variant of the original ''Titan''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * Author [[Blaine Lee Pardoe]] stated in a [https://web.archive.org/web/20221102192457/https://blainepardoe.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/out-of-the-archives-the-battlemechs-i-wrote-about-or-designed/ blog entry] that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the ''Grand Titan'' was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055. He got the request to design several 'Mechs including this one on a business trip and told [[FASA]] that, since he was traveling without his books, he had to work from memory. Pinched for time, FASA didn't want to wait but promised to cross-check the designs, which apparently did not happen for the ''Grand Titan''. | ||
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Großtitan'''''. The model code was left unchanged. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Grand Titan TRO3055.png|Original ''Grand Titan'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' | |
| − | + | 3055u Grand Titan.jpg|''Grand Titan'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | |
| − | + | Grand Titan Vengeance.jpg|Experimental T-IT-N14R ''Grand Titan'' Vengeance from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms|XTRO:Phantoms]]'' | |
| − | + | The Dragon Roars (14).jpg|A ''Grand Titan'' in combat from ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' | |
| − | + | Grand Titan (12th Atrean Dragoons) FMFWL.jpg|''Grand Titan'' in colors of [[12th Atrean Dragoons]] from ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League|FM:FWL]]'' | |
| + | Back-Cockpit-Grand-Titan.jpg|View of ''Grand Titan'' rearward cockpit section from ''[[MechWarrior, Third Edition]]'' | ||
| + | Shadows Of Faith - Chapter 1.jpg|A ''Grand Titan'' in the field from ''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | ||
| + | CCG Mercenaries Grand Titan.jpg|T-IT N10M ''Grand Titan'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:100 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:100 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Free Worlds League BattleMechs]] | ||
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[[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:30, 5 March 2024
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| Grand Titan | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Earthwerks Ltd.[1] |
| Production Year | 3054[2] |
| Model | T-IT-N10M[1] |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 29,023,333 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | Corean Model 101BLP Endo Steel |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy |
| Engine | LTV 400 XL |
| Communications System | Hartford JEA-1 |
| Targeting Tracking System | O/P FiberFeed 201 with Artemis IV FCS Interface |
| Heat Sinks | 12 double |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,364[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,817[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Grand Titan was designed by Vining Engineering and Salvage Team to take on the best 'Mechs that the Inner Sphere or the Clans had to offer. The 'Mech is built on an Endo Steel chassis and with an LTV 400 XL engine, which propels the Grand Titan to a top speed of 64.8 km/h, to save as much weight as possible. The Grand Titan also carries eighteen tons of armor. The design of the Grand Titan was sold to Earthwerks Incorporated in the Free Worlds League and has become a 'Mech commonly seen in the FWLM and the Word of Blake militia.
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Grand Titan carries a large arsenal of weapons that allow it to work best at short to medium range. The longest-range weapon carried is a Holly LRM-15 launcher linked to an Artemis IV fire control system for greater accuracy. The 'Mech also carries two Diverse Optics Type 20 Large Pulse Lasers which it brings to bear on an enemy as it closes ranges. Once at close range, the 'Mech carries two Diverse Optics Medium Pulse Lasers, two Diverse Optics Small Pulse Lasers, and a pair of Holly SRM-6 launchers with Artemis IV fire control systems. For protection from missile attacks, the 'Mech has a McArthur anti-missile system.
Variants[edit]
- T-IT-N11M
- The N11M model of the Grand Titan is a major modification of the design. The 'Mech carries as its primary long-range weapons a Light Gauss Rifle and an ER PPC which gives the 'Mech powerful long-range reach. The 'Mech has for short-range combat four Medium Pulse Lasers and two Streak SRM-4 launchers. It is also protected by a Guardian ECM Suite. This upgrade brings the Grand Titan to modern standards and makes it as powerful on the battlefield now as it was when it was first released.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,688,[5][6] BV (2.0) = 2,053[7]
- T-IT-N13M
- This Grand Titan is based on a field refit. It carries a Heavy PPC, two ER Medium Lasers, a single ER Large Laser, two Medium Lasers, and a Small Pulse Laser for anti-infantry work. For close combat it carries a Sword. It also has a 90 meter jump radius. A Heavy-Duty Gyro has been Armored, as has the cockpit and all the arm and leg actuators. At the same time, this Grand Titan is equipped with Triple Strength Myomer which allows it to inflict twice as much damage in a physical brawl, as well as reach speeds of 64 km/h. BV (2.0) = 2,533[8]
- T-IT-N14R Grand Titan Vengeance
- Developed by the Principality of Regulus during the Jihad, the Grand Titan Vengeance trades the weaponry and armor of the standard version for Hardened Armor, an Armored Compact Gyro, Armored Engine, and Armored Cockpit. The 'Mech also has a Full-Head Ejection System. All this protection, and a 60-meter jump radius, seems strange, but the Vengeance has a single Thumper Artillery Piece with two tons of ammo in a CASE II protected bin. This, along with two Clan built ER Medium Lasers, are the only weapons on the unit. This would seem a ridiculously light amount of weaponry, but intelligence reports suggest that the Vengeance uses the Thumper to launch nuclear warheads.[9]
Design Quirks[edit]
The T-IT-N10M Grand Titan has the following Design Quirks:[10]
The T-IT-N14R Grand Titan Vengeance variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[9][10]
Related Battlemechs[edit]
- Titan - The original SLDF prototype.
- Titan II - A Word of Blake variant of the original Titan.
Notes[edit]
- Author Blaine Lee Pardoe stated in a blog entry that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the Grand Titan was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055. He got the request to design several 'Mechs including this one on a business trip and told FASA that, since he was traveling without his books, he had to work from memory. Pinched for time, FASA didn't want to wait but promised to cross-check the designs, which apparently did not happen for the Grand Titan.
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Großtitan. The model code was left unchanged.
Gallery[edit]
Original Grand Titan from TRO:3055
Grand Titan from TRO:3055 Upgrade
Experimental T-IT-N14R Grand Titan Vengeance from XTRO:Phantoms
A Grand Titan in combat from The Dragon Roars
Grand Titan in colors of 12th Atrean Dragoons from FM:FWL
View of Grand Titan rearward cockpit section from MechWarrior, Third Edition
A Grand Titan in the field from Dawn of the Jihad
T-IT N10M Grand Titan in combat from CCG
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 186–187: "T-IT-N10M Grand Titan"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Grand Titan
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 121
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 126
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 130
- ↑ Record Sheets: Upgrades, p. 158
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 127
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 195
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms, p. 6
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 BattleMech Manual, p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Grand Titan Entry