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| + | {{otheruses|the 55-ton BattleMech|the DropShip|Grim Reaper (Individual Union-class DropShip)}} | ||
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | | image = | + | |image = 3055u Grim Reaper.jpg |
| − | | name = Grim Reaper | + | |name = ''Grim Reaper'' |
| − | | manufacturer = Blankenburg Technologies | + | |manufacturer = [[Blankenburg Technologies]]<ref name=TRJp110f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 110–111: "GRM-R-PR29 Grim Reaper"; entry reprinted from ''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade''</ref> |
| − | | model = GRM-R-PR29 | + | |production year = 3052 |
| − | | class = Medium | + | |year reference =<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1328/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
| − | | mass = 55 | + | |model = GRM-R-PR29<ref name=TRJp110f /> |
| − | | chassis = Gigi 200 | + | |class = Medium |
| − | | armor = StarGuard 3056 | + | |cost = 10,211,606 [[C-bill]]s |
| − | | engine = Core Tek 275 XL | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| − | | speed = 86 | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | + | |feet = 2 | |
| − | | armament = | + | |mass = 55 |
| − | *1x[[LRM 20]] | + | |chassis = [[Gigi 200]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp110f /> --> |
| − | *1x[[SRM 6]] | + | |armor = [[StarGuard 3056 Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp110f /> --> |
| − | *1x[[ER | + | |engine = [[Core Tek 275 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp110f /> --> |
| − | *1x[[ | + | |comsys = [[Marshall 333]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp110f /> --> |
| − | *1x[[ | + | |T&T = [[O/P Scanoptics 400BP]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp110f /> --> |
| − | | BV (1.0) = 1,118 | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double heat sinks|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp110f /> --> |
| + | |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp110f /> --> | ||
| + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp110f /> --> | ||
| + | * 1x [[LRM-20]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[SRM-6]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[ER large laser]] | ||
| + | * 1x [[medium pulse laser]] | ||
| + | |equipment = <!-- <ref name=TRJp110f /> --> | ||
| + | * 1x [[anti-missile system]] | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = 1,118<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 134</ref> | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 1,469<ref name=TRJp110f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 66</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The ''Grim Reaper'' | + | The '''''Grim Reaper''''' was a 'Mech designed by [[ComStar]] to help replenish the heavy matériel losses suffered by the [[Com Guards]] during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]], with the [[Word of Blake]] maintaining production after it captured [[Terra]] to help rebuild and expand the [[Word of Blake Militia]]. Thus, the ''Grim Reaper'' is seen in moderate numbers in both secular and fanatical militaries.<ref name="TRO3055U">''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 44</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | The ''Grim Reaper'' is a 'Mech that is built to handle many combat roles | + | Designed to be a generic trooper 'Mech, the ''Grim Reaper'' carries a generalist weapons payload. To make the most of the ''Grim Reaper''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s chassis, a [[Core Tek 275 XL]] [[extralight engine]] is used to propel it up to speeds of 86.4 km/h while taking up only eight tons. The 'Mech is also armored with 10.5 tons of StarGuard 3056 [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. |
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| + | The ''Grim Reaper'' is a 'Mech that is built to handle many combat roles and its weapons mix reflects this. The 'Mech carries a [[Blankenburg (ERLL)|Blankenburg]] [[ER large laser]] for long range direct fire, and a [[LRM-20#Holly|Holly]] [[LRM-20]] to provide indirect fire-support. The 'Mech also has a [[Blankenburg (MPL)|Blankenburg]] [[medium pulse laser]], backed up with a [[Holly (SRM-6)|Holly]] [[SRM-6]] launcher, both used for close range support. Finally, the 'Mech carries a [[McArthur II]] [[anti-missile system]] for added protection against missile attacks. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| + | *; GRM-R-PR30 : The first of two variants developed by [[Vicore Industries]] for the Word of Blake, the PR30 ''Grim Reaper'' modifies the 'Mech to have a little more direct fire capability. The 'Mech carries an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon, supported by an [[LRM-15]] launcher with an [[Artemis IV FCS]]. The 'Mech has also had the [[medium pulse laser]] replaced with an [[ER medium laser]], and the [[anti-missile system]] has been removed to allow a [[C3 slave unit]] to be added to the 'Mech. Triple-strength myomer was added to help with the 'Mech's heat issues.<ref name=TRJp110f /> BV (1.0) = 1,250; BV (2.0) = 1,673<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 67</ref> | ||
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| + | *; GRM-R-PR31 : A modification of the PR30 that focuses on long-range combat and overall speed, the PR31 variant of the ''Grim Reaper'' carries an [[ER PPC]] as its primary weapon. It drops the Streak SRM 6 to upgrade to an [[LRM-20]] launcher with an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system and a rear-facing ER small laser, making the PR31 an extremely powerful bombardment 'Mech. Supporting these is an [[ER medium laser]] for close combat. The PR31 retains the [[Triple Strength Myomer]], allowing it to reach speeds of 97.2 km/h while the 'Mech is operating in its optimum heat range. Finally, a [[C3 slave unit]] is mounted to allow it to share targeting data in a C3 lance.<ref name=TRJp110f /> BV (1.0) = 1,347; BV (2.0) = 1,655<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 68</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Custom Variants== | ||
| + | *; GRM-R-PR62A Avitue : The command ‘Mech piloted by [[Manei Domini]] [[Precentor]] [[Avitue]] during her actions on [[New Avalon]] during the Blakist [[Jihad]], the stock weapons array is replaced with an [[MML-9]] with two configurable ammo bins, a single [[ER medium laser]], and a [[snub-nose PPC]]. While retaining the [[anti-missile system]], the weight saved allows the addition of a [[targeting computer]] and seven [[improved jump jet]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,542<ref name="JTP:NA">''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 12</ref> | ||
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| + | *; ''Grim Reaper'' Einar : This custom 'Mech was developed by Com Guard [[Adept]] [[Einar Halldórsson]] and focuses on survivability. All the standard weaponry has been removed, and in their place are a salvaged Clan [[ER large laser]], an [[ER medium laser]] and an [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[LRM-20]]. The original [[anti-missile system]] has also been replaced by a [[laser AMS]]. The Inner Sphere [[XL engine]] has been replaced by a Clan-built unit, and a [[light TAG]] unit has been installed as well. For increased protection, the Einar uses a [[reinforced structure]] and replaces the standard [[SRM-6]] with four tons of [[modular armor]] on the front torsos and right arm. The LRM ammo is protected by a Clan-built [[CASE II]] system.<ref name=XTRO:CSp5>''Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar'', p. 5</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| + | The GRM-R-PR29 ''Grim Reaper'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Grim Reaper Entry</ref> | ||
| + | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
| + | * [[Protected Actuators]] | ||
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| + | The ''Grim Reaper'' Einar variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:CSp5/> | ||
| + | * [[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
| + | * [[Non-Standard Parts]] | ||
| + | * [[Poor Sealing]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==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 ''Grim Reaper'' was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in ''TRO:3055''. | ||
| − | * | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was literally translated to '''''Grimmer Schnitter''''', although ''Sensenmann'' would be the appropriate German expression. The model code was accordingly changed to '''GRM-S-TR29'''. |
| − | + | ==Gallery== | |
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:GRM-R-PR-Grim_Reaper.png|Original ''Grim Reaper'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' | ||
| + | File:3055u Grim Reaper.jpg|''Grim Reaper'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade|TRO:3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | Image:Grim_Reaper_Einar_XTRO_Comstar.png|Experimental ''Grim Reaper'' "Einar" from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar|XTRO:ComStar]]'' | ||
| + | Image:CCG Mercenaries Grim Reaper.jpg|GRM-R-PR29 ''Grim Reaper'' in combat from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Medium BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:55 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:ComStar BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Word of Blake BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:36, 5 March 2024
- This article is about the 55-ton BattleMech. For the DropShip, see Grim Reaper (Individual Union-class DropShip).
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| Grim Reaper | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blankenburg Technologies[1] |
| Production Year | 3052[2] |
| Model | GRM-R-PR29[1] |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 10,211,606 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Gigi 200 |
| Armor | StarGuard 3056 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Core Tek 275 XL |
| Communications System | Marshall 333 |
| Targeting Tracking System | O/P Scanoptics 400BP |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,118[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,469[1][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Grim Reaper was a 'Mech designed by ComStar to help replenish the heavy matériel losses suffered by the Com Guards during the Battle of Tukayyid, with the Word of Blake maintaining production after it captured Terra to help rebuild and expand the Word of Blake Militia. Thus, the Grim Reaper is seen in moderate numbers in both secular and fanatical militaries.[5]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Designed to be a generic trooper 'Mech, the Grim Reaper carries a generalist weapons payload. To make the most of the Grim Reaper's chassis, a Core Tek 275 XL extralight engine is used to propel it up to speeds of 86.4 km/h while taking up only eight tons. The 'Mech is also armored with 10.5 tons of StarGuard 3056 ferro-fibrous armor.
The Grim Reaper is a 'Mech that is built to handle many combat roles and its weapons mix reflects this. The 'Mech carries a Blankenburg ER large laser for long range direct fire, and a Holly LRM-20 to provide indirect fire-support. The 'Mech also has a Blankenburg medium pulse laser, backed up with a Holly SRM-6 launcher, both used for close range support. Finally, the 'Mech carries a McArthur II anti-missile system for added protection against missile attacks.
Variants[edit]
- GRM-R-PR30
- The first of two variants developed by Vicore Industries for the Word of Blake, the PR30 Grim Reaper modifies the 'Mech to have a little more direct fire capability. The 'Mech carries an ER PPC as its primary weapon, supported by an LRM-15 launcher with an Artemis IV FCS. The 'Mech has also had the medium pulse laser replaced with an ER medium laser, and the anti-missile system has been removed to allow a C3 slave unit to be added to the 'Mech. Triple-strength myomer was added to help with the 'Mech's heat issues.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,250; BV (2.0) = 1,673[6]
- GRM-R-PR31
- A modification of the PR30 that focuses on long-range combat and overall speed, the PR31 variant of the Grim Reaper carries an ER PPC as its primary weapon. It drops the Streak SRM 6 to upgrade to an LRM-20 launcher with an Artemis IV fire control system and a rear-facing ER small laser, making the PR31 an extremely powerful bombardment 'Mech. Supporting these is an ER medium laser for close combat. The PR31 retains the Triple Strength Myomer, allowing it to reach speeds of 97.2 km/h while the 'Mech is operating in its optimum heat range. Finally, a C3 slave unit is mounted to allow it to share targeting data in a C3 lance.[1] BV (1.0) = 1,347; BV (2.0) = 1,655[7]
Custom Variants[edit]
- GRM-R-PR62A Avitue
- The command ‘Mech piloted by Manei Domini Precentor Avitue during her actions on New Avalon during the Blakist Jihad, the stock weapons array is replaced with an MML-9 with two configurable ammo bins, a single ER medium laser, and a snub-nose PPC. While retaining the anti-missile system, the weight saved allows the addition of a targeting computer and seven improved jump jets. BV (2.0) = 1,542[8]
- Grim Reaper Einar
- This custom 'Mech was developed by Com Guard Adept Einar Halldórsson and focuses on survivability. All the standard weaponry has been removed, and in their place are a salvaged Clan ER large laser, an ER medium laser and an Artemis IV-enhanced LRM-20. The original anti-missile system has also been replaced by a laser AMS. The Inner Sphere XL engine has been replaced by a Clan-built unit, and a light TAG unit has been installed as well. For increased protection, the Einar uses a reinforced structure and replaces the standard SRM-6 with four tons of modular armor on the front torsos and right arm. The LRM ammo is protected by a Clan-built CASE II system.[9]
Design Quirks[edit]
The GRM-R-PR29 Grim Reaper is subject to the following Design Quirks:[10]
The Grim Reaper Einar variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[9]
Notes[edit]
- Author Blaine Lee Pardoe stated in a blog entry that, according to his memory which he admitted could be wrong, the Grim Reaper was among the BattleMechs which he designed and for which he wrote the original background as initially published in TRO:3055.
- In German products, the unit's proper name was literally translated to Grimmer Schnitter, although Sensenmann would be the appropriate German expression. The model code was accordingly changed to GRM-S-TR29.
Gallery[edit]
Original Grim Reaper from TRO:3055
Grim Reaper from TRO:3055 Upgrade
Experimental Grim Reaper "Einar" from XTRO:ComStar
GRM-R-PR29 Grim Reaper in combat from CCG
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 110–111: "GRM-R-PR29 Grim Reaper"; entry reprinted from Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
- ↑ MUL online date for the Grim Reaper
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 134
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 66
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 44
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 67
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 68
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon, p. 12
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar, p. 5
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 92: BattleMech Quirk Table - Grim Reaper Entry