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''This article refers to the Guardian ECM Suite. For the conventional fighter, see [[Guardian (Conventional Fighter)]].''
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==Description==
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The '''Guardian ECM Suite''' was introduced in [[2597]] by the [[Terran Hegemony]]<ref>''TechManual'', p. 213</ref>. Designed to interfere with guided weaponry, targeting computers, and communication systems, the Guardian is typically used to shield allied units from such equipment by emitting a broad-band signal meant to confuse radar, infrared, ultraviolet, magscan and sonar sensors.<ref name=TRO3050>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 197</ref> Affected systems include [[Artemis IV]],  [[C3]] and [[C3i Computer]] networks, and [[Narc Missile Beacon|Narc Missile Beacons]]. A Guardian can jam a [[Beagle Active Probe]] (or its Clan [[Active Probe|equivalent]]), but the probe-equipped unit will be aware of the jamming. The [[Capellan Confederation]] expanded the utility of the Guardian even more with the introduction of [[Stealth Armor]].<ref>''TechManual'', p. 213</ref> Contemporary guided missiles such as standard [[Long Range Missile|LRM]] or [[Streak Missile Launcher|Streak SRMs]] are not affected by the Guardian suite and will be able to achieve hard lock as normal.<ref>''[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,27035.0.html Battletech.com]''</ref>
  
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The greatest drawback to the Guardian is its limited range, which extends out to only 180 meters.  Sensors can sometimes override this jamming, though by that point the enemy unit is already within visual range and can track the opposition with their own eyes.<ref name=TRO3050/>
  
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The Clans used the Guardian as the basis for their own [[ECM Suite]], which is lighter and more compact than the Inner Sphere model but functions identically. The [[Draconis Combine]] used the Guardian as the basis for their [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Angel ECM Suite]].<ref>''Tactical Operations'', p. 279</ref>
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==Manufacturing==
 
Guardian ECM Suite is manufactured on the following planets:
 
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==Rules==
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===Game Rules===
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The Inner Sphere Guardian ECM weighs 1.5 tons and takes up 2 critical spaces. It has an operational range of six hexes.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3050'', p. 220</ref><ref>''TechManual'', p. 342</ref> The Guardian ECM Suite has a defensive [[Battle Value]] of 61.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 317</ref>
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The Clan ECM Suite system weighs 1 ton and occupies a single critical space. In every other way it's identical to the Inner Sphere version.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 342</ref><ref>''TechManual'', p. 317</ref>
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==References==
 
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*[[Technical Readout: 2750]]
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Revision as of 12:02, 22 July 2013

This article is about the ECM Suite. For other uses, see Guardian (disambiguation).

Description

The Guardian ECM Suite was introduced in 2597 by the Terran Hegemony[1]. Designed to interfere with guided weaponry, targeting computers, and communication systems, the Guardian is typically used to shield allied units from such equipment by emitting a broad-band signal meant to confuse radar, infrared, ultraviolet, magscan and sonar sensors.[2] Affected systems include Artemis IV, C3 and C3i Computer networks, and Narc Missile Beacons. A Guardian can jam a Beagle Active Probe (or its Clan equivalent), but the probe-equipped unit will be aware of the jamming. The Capellan Confederation expanded the utility of the Guardian even more with the introduction of Stealth Armor.[3] Contemporary guided missiles such as standard LRM or Streak SRMs are not affected by the Guardian suite and will be able to achieve hard lock as normal.[4]

The greatest drawback to the Guardian is its limited range, which extends out to only 180 meters. Sensors can sometimes override this jamming, though by that point the enemy unit is already within visual range and can track the opposition with their own eyes.[2]

The Clans used the Guardian as the basis for their own ECM Suite, which is lighter and more compact than the Inner Sphere model but functions identically. The Draconis Combine used the Guardian as the basis for their experimental Angel ECM Suite.[5]

Manufacturing

Guardian ECM Suite is manufactured on the following planets:

Brand Planet Company
Apple Churchill Golden Shield Capella Ceres Metals Industries
CherrySeed Cloak Arc-Royal Winston-CherrySeed Consolidated
Garret-Guardian Interface 2B Mendham Mendham Electronics
Garret-Guardian Interface 2B Dalton Garret SatComm
New Samarkand Nimbus New Samarkand New Samarkand Metals
Norse Guardian ECM Loxley Norse-Storm Technologies Incorporated

Rules

Game Rules

The Inner Sphere Guardian ECM weighs 1.5 tons and takes up 2 critical spaces. It has an operational range of six hexes.[6][7] The Guardian ECM Suite has a defensive Battle Value of 61.[8]

The Clan ECM Suite system weighs 1 ton and occupies a single critical space. In every other way it's identical to the Inner Sphere version.[9][10]

References

  1. TechManual, p. 213
  2. 2.0 2.1 Technical Readout: 3050, p. 197
  3. TechManual, p. 213
  4. Battletech.com
  5. Tactical Operations, p. 279
  6. Technical Readout: 3050, p. 220
  7. TechManual, p. 342
  8. TechManual, p. 317
  9. TechManual, p. 342
  10. TechManual, p. 317

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