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| + | | name = | ||
| + | Clan = ECM Suite | ||
| + | '''IS = Guardian ECM Suite''' | ||
| + | | Type = Equipment (Electronics) | ||
| + | | Tech Base = | ||
| + | [[Clan]] | ||
| + | [[Inner Sphere|IS]] | ||
| + | | Year Availability = | ||
| + | Clan = [[2832]] | ||
| + | IS = [[3045]] | ||
| + | | Year Introduced = | ||
| + | Clan = [[2832]] [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|CSJ]] | ||
| + | IS = [[2597]] [[Terran Hegemony|TH]] | ||
| + | | Year Extinction = | ||
| + | IS = [[2845]] | ||
| + | | Year Reintroduced = | ||
| + | IS = [[3045]] [[Capellan Confederation|CC]] | ||
| + | | Tech Rating = [[Technology Rating#E|E]] | ||
| + | | Availability Rating = | ||
| + | | Age of War–Star League = [[Availability Rating#E|E]] | ||
| + | | Succession Wars = [[Availability Rating#F|F]] | ||
| + | | Clan Invasion – Present = [[Availability Rating#D|D]] | ||
| + | | Heat = 0 | ||
| + | | Minimum Range = 0 | ||
| + | | Short Range = 0 | ||
| + | | Medium Range = 0 | ||
| + | | Long Range = 6 | ||
| + | | Tons = | ||
| + | Clan = 1 | ||
| + | IS = 1,5 | ||
| + | | Critical Slots = | ||
| + | Clan = 1 | ||
| + | IS = 2 | ||
| + | | Cost (unloaded) = 200,000 | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = 61 | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = 61 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | {{otheruses|the [[ECM Suite]]|other uses|Guardian (disambiguation)}} | |
| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | 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> The Terran Hegemony built the Guardian for fear that their own [[Beagle Active Probe]], constructed as a counter to [[ECM]] suites in use at the time, might fall into the hands of the other [[Great Houses]] and be used against them.<ref name=ER2750>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 102-103</ref> | ||
| − | The | + | The suite itself consists of a dedicated countermeasures computer tied to electromagnetic sensors positioned around the operating unit. When these sensors detect an electromagnetic wave within range, such as that given off by an active radar, this data is sent to the computer which identifies the threat, adapts to it, and fires a focused electromagnetic pulse at the source. This intense burst of EM radiation can confuse and misdirect the sensor or even force the entire targeting system to reboot.<ref name=ER2750/> |
| + | 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> | ||
| − | == | + | 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/> Another is the fact that the Guardian's highly-adaptable operating software requires constant patching and custom recoding for each unit model on which it's mounted. While this was no problem for the [[Star League]], for the Great Houses it proved to be a time-consuming process.<ref name=ER2750/> |
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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: | Guardian ECM Suite is manufactured on the following planets: | ||
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| + | ==Rules== | ||
| + | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| + | ===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.<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> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Defensive System]] | ||
Revision as of 19:03, 12 May 2015
| Clan = ECM Suite
IS = Guardian ECM Suite | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Equipment (Electronics) |
| Tech Base | Clan |
| Year Availability | Clan = 2832
IS = 3045 |
| Year Introduced | Clan = 2832 CSJ |
| Year Extinction | IS = 2845 |
| Year Reintroduced | IS = 3045 CC |
| Technology Rating | E |
| Availability Ratings | E/F/D |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 0 |
| Minimum Range | 0 |
| Short Range | 0 |
| Medium Range | 0 |
| Long Range | 6 |
| Tons | Clan = 1
IS = 1,5 |
| Critical Slots | Clan = 1
IS = 2 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 200,000 |
| BV (1.0) | 61 |
| BV (2.0) | 61 |
- 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] The Terran Hegemony built the Guardian for fear that their own Beagle Active Probe, constructed as a counter to ECM suites in use at the time, might fall into the hands of the other Great Houses and be used against them.[3]
The suite itself consists of a dedicated countermeasures computer tied to electromagnetic sensors positioned around the operating unit. When these sensors detect an electromagnetic wave within range, such as that given off by an active radar, this data is sent to the computer which identifies the threat, adapts to it, and fires a focused electromagnetic pulse at the source. This intense burst of EM radiation can confuse and misdirect the sensor or even force the entire targeting system to reboot.[3]
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.[4] 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.[5]
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] Another is the fact that the Guardian's highly-adaptable operating software requires constant patching and custom recoding for each unit model on which it's mounted. While this was no problem for the Star League, for the Great Houses it proved to be a time-consuming process.[3]
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.[6]
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.[7][8] The Guardian ECM Suite has a defensive Battle Value of 61.[9]
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.[10][11]