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| − | |name=Marauder
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| − | |manufacturer=[[General Motors]]
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| − | |model=MAD-3R
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| − | |class=Heavy
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| − | |cost= 6,635,125 C-bills
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| − | |mass=75
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| − | |chassis=GM Marauder
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| − | |armor=Valiant Lamellor
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| − | |engine=Vlar 300
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| − | |speed=64.8
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| − | *2x[[PPC]]s
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| − | *1x[[Autocannon/5]]
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| − | |BV (1.0)=1,089<ref>''Combat Operations'', pg. 121</ref>
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| − | ==Description==
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| − | The '''''Marauder''''' was first built in the 2600s as an attack and direct fire support [['Mech]]. The ''Marauder'' is one of the most well-known 'Mechs in existence and was built to usher in a new generation of [[BattleMech]]s. Unfortunately, with the fall of the [[Star League]], the new generation of 'Mechs the ''Marauder'' was to herald never quite materialized. On its own merits the ''Marauder'' is a devastatingly powerful 'Mech. The ''Marauder'' has powerful offensive capabilities and a top speed of 64.8 km/h.
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| − | The design does have a couple of drawbacks; the armor protection of only eleven and a half tons is lower than most 'Mechs in the heavy weight class, particularly in the legs. The 'Mech can also run hot if the pilot overtaxes the heat sinks.
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| − | The ''Marauder's'' weapons and damage profile depends on the long-range capabilities of its two Magna Hellstar [[PPC]]s and the GM Whirlwind [[Autocannon/5]]. These three weapons all have similar range profiles that allow the ''Marauder'' use all three of them to their maximum effect at long ranges. At close ranges, the ''Marauder'' relies on its two Magna Mk II [[Medium Laser]]s which provide adequate defense against other 'Mechs.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 205</ref>
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| − | ==Variants==
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| − | ! style="border-bottom:2px solid black"| Variant
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| − | ! style="border-bottom:2px solid black"| Battle Value 1
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|MAD-1R
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (2.0) = 1,420
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The version of the ''Marauder'' used by the [[SLDF Royal units|Royal brigades]] of the [[SLDF]] utilized [[CASE]] to protect the autocannon ammunition and eleven tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor.<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 169</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|MAD-2R
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (2.0) = 1,630
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|This upgrade of the 1R eventually replaced it. The PPCs were upgraded to [[ER PPC]]s, resulting in the upgrade to [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3075 />
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|MAD-3D
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,136,<ref name=COFS>''Combat Operations'', pg. 127</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"| BV (2.0) = 1,470
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 3D ''Marauder'' is a modification of the 'Mech that removes its ammunition dependency. In order to do this, the 3D removes the Autocannon/5 and replaces it with a [[Large Laser]]. The saved weight is used to add four [[heat sink]]s to the 'Mech to handle the added heat burden from the Large Laser.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 202</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|MAD-3L
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,098,<ref name=COCC>''Combat Operations'', pg. 122</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (2.0) = 1,369
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|An attempt to make the ''Marauder'' more heat efficient, the 3L model replaces one of the arm mounted PPCs with a Large Laser. Additionally, two more heat sinks have been added to further increase the ''Marauder's'' heat efficiency.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 203</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|MAD-3M
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,105,<ref name=COFWL>''Combat Operations'', pg. 130</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (2.0) = 1,335
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|Because of the abundance of Large Lasers in the [[Free Worlds League]], the 3M model carries Large Lasers in place of the PPCs. The Large Lasers are both cooler running and cause slightly less damage than the PPCs that they replace. Finally, the 3M adds four heat sinks, making the 'Mech much more manageable for pilots who have trouble managing the heat on their 'Mechs.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 204</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|MAD-3R (C)
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"| [[Clan]]-tech retrofit of the classic MAD-3R ''Marauder'' intended for second-line and [[solahma]] troops, the ''Marauder C'' replaces some of the Inner Spheroid weaponry with Clan equivalents. The ''Marauder C'' swaps the PPCs for a pair of Clan-tech [[Large Pulse Laser]]s and the standard autocannon for [[Ultra AC/5]] model, but retains the [[Inner Sphere]] [[Medium Laser]]s. The munitions for the autocannon are now also protected with [[CASE]].<ref name=BFT>''[[The Battle for Twycross]]'', pg. 48</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,504,<ref name=COFS />
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 5D ''Marauder'' is an upgrade of the 3D model. The 'Mech's engine has been upgraded to an [[XL Engine]] to save weight, and the entire weapons payload has been stripped out and upgraded. The 5Ds primary weapons are two ER PPCs, which increase the PPCs range. The Large Laser has been replaced with a [[Large Pulse Laser]], and the Medium Lasers have been replaced with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. A [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher has also been added to the 'Mech for more close range protection. It is protected by fourteen tons of armor. The 5D has a jumping capability of up to 120 meters.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 206</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,614,<ref name=COCC />
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| − | The 5L variant of the 'Mech removes the entire weapons payload of the 'Mech and upgrades its weapons, armor, and heat sinks. The 'Mech is armored with fourteen tons of [[Stealth Armor]] with a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. The 'Mech carries two [[ER Large Laser]]s. These are backed up by a pair of [[ER Medium Laser]]s. Finally, in place of the autocannon, the 5L carries an [[ER PPC]]. The heat from the 5L's all-energy arsenal is handled by eighteen [[double heat sink]]s. Additionally, the 5L is built using [[Triple Strength Myomer]], allowing the 'Mech to run at speeds of up to 86 km/h when it is operating in its optimum heat range.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 207</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'', pg. 37</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,391,<ref name=COFWL />
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 5M variant of the ''Marauder'' replaces the fusion engine with an [[XL Engine]] and completely re-arms the 'Mech with recovered [[Star League]]-era weapons. The primary weapons are two [[Large Pulse Laser]]s, which are backed up by two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. Finally, in place of the Autocannon/5, the 5M carries an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]. The 5M has a jumping distance of up to one hundred and twenty meters.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 208</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,548 (C3: 279),<ref name=COFS />
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The ''Marauder'' 5R is an upgrade of the 3R model. The 'Mech has an [[XL Engine]] to save weight and has had its heat sinks upgraded to double heat sinks. The PPCs are replaced with two ER PPCs and the Autocannon/5 has been upgraded to a [[Rotary Autocannon/5]]. The two Medium Lasers have been retained on the design. Also, for added protection, the 5R has fourteen tons of armor and a Guardian ECM Suite. The 'Mech also carries a [[C3 Slave]] unit that allows the 'Mech to transmit targeting data to its lance mates.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 209</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,466,<ref name=COFS /><ref name=COLA>''Combat Operations'', pg. 132</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 5S variant of the ''Marauder'' dates to the [[Clan Invasion]]. It is built around an XL Engine and upgrades the heat sinks to double heat sinks. The saved weight has been used to upgrade the two PPCs to two ER PPCs. The Medium Lasers have been upgraded to Medium Pulse Lasers and the Autocannon/5 has been replaced with a [[Gauss Rifle]].<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 210</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,390,<ref name=COFS />
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 5T variant of the ''Marauder'' uses elements of both the 5M and the 5R models. The 5T is built around an [[Endo Steel]] chassis and an XL Engine. The 'Mech carries, as its primary weapons, two Large Pulse Lasers backed up by two Medium Pulse Lasers and a Rotary Autocannon/5 in the torso mount. The weapons are all linked to an advanced [[Targeting Computer]], making the 5T incredibly accurate. Finally, the 5T is protected by fourteen tons of armor.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 211</ref>
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| − | {{InfoBoxBattleMech
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| − | |image=3025_marauder.jpg
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| − | |name=Marauder
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| − | |manufacturer=[[General Motors]]
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| − | |model=MAD-3R
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| − | |class=Heavy
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| − | |cost= 6,635,125 C-bills
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| − | |mass=75
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| − | |chassis=GM Marauder
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| − | |armor=Valiant Lamellor
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| − | |engine=Vlar 300
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| − | |speed=64.8
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| − | |BV (1.0)=1,089<ref>''Combat Operations'', pg. 121</ref>
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| − | ==Description==
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| − | The design does have a couple of drawbacks; the armor protection of only eleven and a half tons is lower than most 'Mechs in the heavy weight class, particularly in the legs. The 'Mech can also run hot if the pilot overtaxes the heat sinks.
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| − | The ''Marauder's'' weapons and damage profile depends on the long-range capabilities of its two Magna Hellstar [[PPC]]s and the GM Whirlwind [[Autocannon/5]]. These three weapons all have similar range profiles that allow the ''Marauder'' use all three of them to their maximum effect at long ranges. At close ranges, the ''Marauder'' relies on its two Magna Mk II [[Medium Laser]]s which provide adequate defense against other 'Mechs.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 205</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,136,<ref name=COFS>''Combat Operations'', pg. 127</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 3D ''Marauder'' is a modification of the 'Mech that removes its ammunition dependency. In order to do this, the 3D removes the Autocannon/5 and replaces it with a [[Large Laser]]. The saved weight is used to add four [[heat sink]]s to the 'Mech to handle the added heat burden from the Large Laser.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 202</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,098,<ref name=COCC>''Combat Operations'', pg. 122</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|An attempt to make the ''Marauder'' more heat efficient, the 3L model replaces one of the arm mounted PPCs with a Large Laser. Additionally, two more heat sinks have been added to further increase the ''Marauder's'' heat efficiency.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 203</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,105,<ref name=COFWL>''Combat Operations'', pg. 130</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|Because of the abundance of Large Lasers in the [[Free Worlds League]], the 3M model carries Large Lasers in place of the PPCs. The Large Lasers are both cooler running and cause slightly less damage than the PPCs that they replace. Finally, the 3M adds four heat sinks, making the 'Mech much more manageable for pilots who have trouble managing the heat on their 'Mechs.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 204</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,466,<ref name=COFS /><ref name=COLA>''Combat Operations'', pg. 132</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 5S variant of the ''Marauder'' dates to the [[Clan Invasion]]. It is built around an XL Engine and upgrades the heat sinks to double heat sinks. The saved weight has been used to upgrade the two PPCs to two ER PPCs. The Medium Lasers have been upgraded to Medium Pulse Lasers and the Autocannon/5 has been replaced with a [[Gauss Rifle]].<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 210</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,390,<ref name=COFS />
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"| An upgrade of the 5L, the 6L replaces the lasers with a pair of Ceres Arms Crusher [[Plasma Rifle]]s. The cannon in downgraded to a standard Hellstar PPC. The Stealth Armor and attendant Guardian ECM Suite and Triple Strength Myomers are retained, though three less double heat sinks are used.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 212</ref><ref name=BC /><ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 261</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"| Another [[Davion]] upgrade of the ''Marauder'', the 7D is built with an XL engine to save weight. The 'Mech is armed with two ER Large Lasers and two ER Medium Lasers, as well as a Rotary Autocannon/5. These are all linked to a [[Targeting Computer]], making the 7D extremely accurate. The 'Mech also carries an ECM Suite for protection against electronic warfare equipment and is armored with fourteen tons of armor.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 213</ref>
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| − | |name=Marauder
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| − | |manufacturer=[[General Motors]]
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| − | |model=MAD-3R
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| − | |class=Heavy
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| − | |cost= 6,635,125 C-bills
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| − | |mass=75
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| − | |chassis=GM Marauder
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| − | The '''''Marauder''''' was first built in the 2600s as an attack and direct fire support [['Mech]]. The ''Marauder'' is one of the most well-known 'Mechs in existence and was built to usher in a new generation of [[BattleMech]]s. Unfortunately, with the fall of the [[Star League]], the new generation of 'Mechs the ''Marauder'' was to herald never quite materialized. On its own merits the ''Marauder'' is a devastatingly powerful 'Mech. The ''Marauder'' has powerful offensive capabilities and a top speed of 64.8 km/h.
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| − | The design does have a couple of drawbacks; the armor protection of only eleven and a half tons is lower than most 'Mechs in the heavy weight class, particularly in the legs. The 'Mech can also run hot if the pilot overtaxes the heat sinks.
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| − | The ''Marauder's'' weapons and damage profile depends on the long-range capabilities of its two Magna Hellstar [[PPC]]s and the GM Whirlwind [[Autocannon/5]]. These three weapons all have similar range profiles that allow the ''Marauder'' use all three of them to their maximum effect at long ranges. At close ranges, the ''Marauder'' relies on its two Magna Mk II [[Medium Laser]]s which provide adequate defense against other 'Mechs.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 205</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The version of the ''Marauder'' used by the [[SLDF Royal units|Royal brigades]] of the [[SLDF]] utilized [[CASE]] to protect the autocannon ammunition and eleven tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor.<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 169</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|This upgrade of the 1R eventually replaced it. The PPCs were upgraded to [[ER PPC]]s, resulting in the upgrade to [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3075 />
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,136,<ref name=COFS>''Combat Operations'', pg. 127</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 3D ''Marauder'' is a modification of the 'Mech that removes its ammunition dependency. In order to do this, the 3D removes the Autocannon/5 and replaces it with a [[Large Laser]]. The saved weight is used to add four [[heat sink]]s to the 'Mech to handle the added heat burden from the Large Laser.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 202</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,098,<ref name=COCC>''Combat Operations'', pg. 122</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|An attempt to make the ''Marauder'' more heat efficient, the 3L model replaces one of the arm mounted PPCs with a Large Laser. Additionally, two more heat sinks have been added to further increase the ''Marauder's'' heat efficiency.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 203</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,105,<ref name=COFWL>''Combat Operations'', pg. 130</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|Because of the abundance of Large Lasers in the [[Free Worlds League]], the 3M model carries Large Lasers in place of the PPCs. The Large Lasers are both cooler running and cause slightly less damage than the PPCs that they replace. Finally, the 3M adds four heat sinks, making the 'Mech much more manageable for pilots who have trouble managing the heat on their 'Mechs.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 204</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,504,<ref name=COFS />
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 5D ''Marauder'' is an upgrade of the 3D model. The 'Mech's engine has been upgraded to an [[XL Engine]] to save weight, and the entire weapons payload has been stripped out and upgraded. The 5Ds primary weapons are two ER PPCs, which increase the PPCs range. The Large Laser has been replaced with a [[Large Pulse Laser]], and the Medium Lasers have been replaced with two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. A [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher has also been added to the 'Mech for more close range protection. It is protected by fourteen tons of armor. The 5D has a jumping capability of up to 120 meters.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 206</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 5M variant of the ''Marauder'' replaces the fusion engine with an [[XL Engine]] and completely re-arms the 'Mech with recovered [[Star League]]-era weapons. The primary weapons are two [[Large Pulse Laser]]s, which are backed up by two [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. Finally, in place of the Autocannon/5, the 5M carries an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]. The 5M has a jumping distance of up to one hundred and twenty meters.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 208</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The ''Marauder'' 5R is an upgrade of the 3R model. The 'Mech has an [[XL Engine]] to save weight and has had its heat sinks upgraded to double heat sinks. The PPCs are replaced with two ER PPCs and the Autocannon/5 has been upgraded to a [[Rotary Autocannon/5]]. The two Medium Lasers have been retained on the design. Also, for added protection, the 5R has fourteen tons of armor and a Guardian ECM Suite. The 'Mech also carries a [[C3 Slave]] unit that allows the 'Mech to transmit targeting data to its lance mates.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 209</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 5S variant of the ''Marauder'' dates to the [[Clan Invasion]]. It is built around an XL Engine and upgrades the heat sinks to double heat sinks. The saved weight has been used to upgrade the two PPCs to two ER PPCs. The Medium Lasers have been upgraded to Medium Pulse Lasers and the Autocannon/5 has been replaced with a [[Gauss Rifle]].<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 210</ref>
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| − | |manufacturer=[[General Motors]]
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| − | |class=Heavy
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| − | |cost= 6,635,125 C-bills
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| − | The '''''Marauder''''' was first built in the 2600s as an attack and direct fire support [['Mech]]. The ''Marauder'' is one of the most well-known 'Mechs in existence and was built to usher in a new generation of [[BattleMech]]s. Unfortunately, with the fall of the [[Star League]], the new generation of 'Mechs the ''Marauder'' was to herald never quite materialized. On its own merits the ''Marauder'' is a devastatingly powerful 'Mech. The ''Marauder'' has powerful offensive capabilities and a top speed of 64.8 km/h.
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| − | The design does have a couple of drawbacks; the armor protection of only eleven and a half tons is lower than most 'Mechs in the heavy weight class, particularly in the legs. The 'Mech can also run hot if the pilot overtaxes the heat sinks.
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| − | The ''Marauder's'' weapons and damage profile depends on the long-range capabilities of its two Magna Hellstar [[PPC]]s and the GM Whirlwind [[Autocannon/5]]. These three weapons all have similar range profiles that allow the ''Marauder'' use all three of them to their maximum effect at long ranges. At close ranges, the ''Marauder'' relies on its two Magna Mk II [[Medium Laser]]s which provide adequate defense against other 'Mechs.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 205</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The version of the ''Marauder'' used by the [[SLDF Royal units|Royal brigades]] of the [[SLDF]] utilized [[CASE]] to protect the autocannon ammunition and eleven tons of [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor.<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pg. 169</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|This upgrade of the 1R eventually replaced it. The PPCs were upgraded to [[ER PPC]]s, resulting in the upgrade to [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3075 />
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,136,<ref name=COFS>''Combat Operations'', pg. 127</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|The 3D ''Marauder'' is a modification of the 'Mech that removes its ammunition dependency. In order to do this, the 3D removes the Autocannon/5 and replaces it with a [[Large Laser]]. The saved weight is used to add four [[heat sink]]s to the 'Mech to handle the added heat burden from the Large Laser.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 202</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,098,<ref name=COCC>''Combat Operations'', pg. 122</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,105,<ref name=COFWL>''Combat Operations'', pg. 130</ref>
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| − | |colspan="3" style="border-bottom: 2px solid black"|Because of the abundance of Large Lasers in the [[Free Worlds League]], the 3M model carries Large Lasers in place of the PPCs. The Large Lasers are both cooler running and cause slightly less damage than the PPCs that they replace. Finally, the 3M adds four heat sinks, making the 'Mech much more manageable for pilots who have trouble managing the heat on their 'Mechs.<ref>''Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades'', pg. 204</ref>
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| − | | style="border-bottom:1px solid black"|BV (1.0) = 1,504,<ref name=COFS />
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