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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech |image=JagerMechIII.jpg |image=JagerMechIII.jpg − |name=''JagerMech III'' + |name=JagerMech III − |manufacturer= + |manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]] / [[Independence Weaponry]] − [[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=TRO3060/> − ------ − [[Independence Weaponry]]<ref name=TRO3060/> |model=JM6-D3 |model=JM6-D3 + |class=Heavy |production year=3058 |production year=3058 − |year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1672 MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> + |year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/ MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |cost= 14,006,575 C-bills |cost= 14,006,575 C-bills − |Tech Base=Inner Sphere − |mech type=BattleMech |mass=65 |mass=65 − |chassis=[[Kallon Type XIV Endo Steel]] + |chassis=Kallon Type XIV [[Endo Steel]] − |armor=[[Kallon Unity Weave Ferro-Fibrous]] + |armor=Kallon Unity Weave [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |engine=[[VOX 325 XL]] |engine=[[VOX 325 XL]] − |comsys=[[Garret T12-S]] − |T&T=[[Garret T11fc]] − |heat sinks=12 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] |speed=86.4 |speed=86.4 |armament= |armament= − * 2x [[Ultra autocannon/2]] + *2x[[Ultra Autocannon/2]]s − * 2x [[PPC]] + *2x[[PPC]]s − * 2x [[medium laser]] + *2x[[Medium Laser]]s − |BV (1.0) = 1,225<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060'', p. 174</ref> + |BV (1.0)=1,225<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref> − |BV (2.0) = 1,537<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 110–111: "JagerMech III Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 163</ref> + |BV (2.0)=1,537<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 110-111, "JagerMech III Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 163</ref> − }} + }} ==Description== ==Description== − As part of [[First Prince]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]'s attempt to rebuild national pride in the [[Federated Commonwealth]], the ''[[JagerMech]]'' underwent a redesign and was christened the '''''JagerMech III''''' and introduced in [[3058]].<ref name=MUL/> The ''JagerMech III'' is built along a similar philosophy as the original: keeping an enemy at range. To make this new ''JagerMech III'' fit into the mobile warfare doctrine embraced by the AFFC, the 'Mech is powered by a massive VOX 325 [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 86.4 km/h while weighing half as much as a standard [[fusion engine]]. To save even more weight, the ''JagerMech III'' is built on a Kallon Type XIV [[endo steel]] chassis. The ''JagerMech III'' carries armor in line with its role as a long-range [['Mech]], with only nine and a half tons of Kallon Unity Weave [[ferro-fibrous]] armor. The design has suffered some criticism for its lack of [[CASE]] to protect its ammunition, especially given the amount of advanced technology onboard. Finally, to dissipate waste heat, the 'Mech has twelve [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/> + As part of [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]'s attempt to rebuild national pride, the ''[[JagerMech]]'' underwent a redesign and was christened the '''''JagerMech III''''' and introduced in [[3058]]<ref name=MUL/>. The ''JagerMech III'' is built along a similar philosophy as the original: keeping an enemy at range. To make this new ''JagerMech III'' fit into the mobile warfare doctrine embraced by the AFFC, the 'Mech is powered by a massive VOX 325 [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 86.4 km/h while weighing half as much as a standard [[fusion engine]]. To save even more weight, the ''JagerMech III'' is built on a Kallon Type XIV [[Endo Steel]] chassis. The ''JagerMech III'' carries armor in line with its role as a long-range [['Mech]], with only nine and a half tons of Kallon Unity Weave [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The design has suffered some criticism for its lack of [[CASE]] to protect its ammunition, especially given the amount of advanced technology on board. Finally, to dissipate waste heat, the 'Mech has twelve [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/> − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − The primary weapons the ''JagerMech III'' carries, for long-range combat, are two [[Mydron Model D-rf]] [[Ultra AC/2|light Ultra autocannons]] that are capable of hitting with light damage out to seven hundred and fifty meters. For intermediate ranges, in spite of the state-of-the-art construction techniques used on the 'Mech, the ''JagerMech III'' relies on two [[Johnston Parti-Cannon]] [[PPC]]s backed up by two [[Medium laser#Intek|Intek]] medium lasers for close combat.<ref name=TRO3060/> + The primary weapons the ''JagerMech III'' carries, for long range combat, are two Mydron Model D-rf [[Ultra AC/2|Light Ultra Autocannons]] that are capable of hitting with light damage out to seven hundred and fifty meters. For intermediate ranges, in spite of the state-of-the-art construction techniques used on the 'Mech, the ''JagerMech III'' relies on two Johnston Parti-Cannon [[PPC]]s backed up by two Intek [[Medium Laser]]s for close combat.<ref name=TRO3060/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; JM6-D4 : The D4 variant, introduced in [[3073]],<ref name=MUL/> changes out the 'Mech's armor for [[light ferro-fibrous]] armor. The 'Mech's double heat sinks have been increased to 16 to handle the 'Mech's additional weapons. These additional weapons include a second pair of medium lasers added to the center torso. In the arms, the Ultra AC/2s have been replaced by [[light PPCs]]. BV (2.0) = 1,831<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 164: "JagerMech's Jihad variant introduced with BV2"</ref> + * JM6-D4 - The D4 variant, introduced in [[3073]]<ref name=MUL/>, changes out the 'Mech's armor for [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The 'Mech's Double Heatsinks have been increased to 16 so to handle the 'Mech's additional weapons. These additional weapons include a second pair of Medium lasers added to the center torso. In the arm [[Actuator|actuators]], the Ultra AC/2s have been replaced by [[Light PPCs]]. BV (2.0) = 1,831<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 164, "Jagermech's Jihad variant introduced with BV2".</ref> − ==Design Quirks== + ==Game Notes / Errata== − The ''JagerMech III'' has the following design quirks:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 92: "BattleMech Quirk Table"</ref><ref>[https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BattleMech-Manual-2022-09-14-v6.01.pdf ''BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01)''], p. 9</ref>+ Although [[Independence Weaponry]] was listed as a manufacturer of the ''JagerMech III'', no evidence exists to support the idea that a cross-realm license had been issued, nor is there any evidence that the mech was deployed to the [[DCMS]]. It is possible the IW reference was simply a typo carried over from technical data of the earlier JagerMech, which was produced by IW and deployed to [[House Kurita]] units. − * [[Anti-Aircraft Targeting]] − * [[Overhead Arms]] − <!-- No Torso Twist removed by errata --> − − ==Related Designs== − ''[[JagerMech]]'' - As a way to instill Davion Pride within the sundered (Davion) half of the Federated Commonwealth, the ''JagerMech'' was used as a basis to create the ''JagerMech III''.<ref name=MUL/> − − ==Notes== − While there is no evidence that the ''JagerMech III'' was deployed to the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]], [[Independence Weaponry]] had previously received the specifications to the updated JM6-DD Davion variant of the original ''JagerMech'' thanks to an agreement between First Prince [[Hanse Davion]] and [[Coordinator]] [[Theodore Kurita]] at the [[Outreach Summit]] of [[3050]], with the company taking part in joint Combine-FedCom projects such as the development of the ''[[Gunslinger]]'' perhaps indicating the ''JagerMech III'' specs were shared by Kallon.<ref name=TRO3050u>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 74–75</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3055'', p. 80</ref> It is also possible the ''JagerMech III'' was produced by the multinational IW exclusively for export to the Federated Suns, unlike the earlier ''JagerMech'' which was deployed to [[House Kurita]] units. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − File:JagerMechIII.jpg|Original ''JagerMech III'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|TRO:3060]]'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 58:
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=JagerMechIII.jpg | |image=JagerMechIII.jpg | ||
| − | |name= | + | |name=JagerMech III |
| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer=[[Kallon Industries]] / [[Independence Weaponry]] |
| − | [[Kallon Industries]] | ||
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| − | [[Independence Weaponry]] | ||
|model=JM6-D3 | |model=JM6-D3 | ||
| + | |class=Heavy | ||
|production year=3058 | |production year=3058 | ||
| − | |year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/ | + | |year reference=<ref name=MUL>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/ MUL online entry for ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> |
|cost= 14,006,575 C-bills | |cost= 14,006,575 C-bills | ||
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|mass=65 | |mass=65 | ||
| − | |chassis= | + | |chassis=Kallon Type XIV [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor= | + | |armor=Kallon Unity Weave [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
|engine=[[VOX 325 XL]] | |engine=[[VOX 325 XL]] | ||
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|speed=86.4 | |speed=86.4 | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
| − | * 2x [[Ultra | + | *2x[[Ultra Autocannon/2]]s |
| − | * 2x [[PPC]] | + | *2x[[PPC]]s |
| − | * 2x [[ | + | *2x[[Medium Laser]]s |
| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,225<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 127 | + | |BV (1.0)=1,225<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 127</ref> |
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,537<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. | + | |BV (2.0)=1,537<ref name=TRO3060>''Technical Readout: 3060'', pp. 110-111, "JagerMech III Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'', p. 163</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | As part of | + | As part of [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]'s attempt to rebuild national pride, the ''[[JagerMech]]'' underwent a redesign and was christened the '''''JagerMech III''''' and introduced in [[3058]]<ref name=MUL/>. The ''JagerMech III'' is built along a similar philosophy as the original: keeping an enemy at range. To make this new ''JagerMech III'' fit into the mobile warfare doctrine embraced by the AFFC, the 'Mech is powered by a massive VOX 325 [[XL engine]] that gives it a top speed of 86.4 km/h while weighing half as much as a standard [[fusion engine]]. To save even more weight, the ''JagerMech III'' is built on a Kallon Type XIV [[Endo Steel]] chassis. The ''JagerMech III'' carries armor in line with its role as a long-range [['Mech]], with only nine and a half tons of Kallon Unity Weave [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The design has suffered some criticism for its lack of [[CASE]] to protect its ammunition, especially given the amount of advanced technology on board. Finally, to dissipate waste heat, the 'Mech has twelve [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
| − | == | + | ==Armament== |
| − | The primary weapons the ''JagerMech III'' carries, for long | + | The primary weapons the ''JagerMech III'' carries, for long range combat, are two Mydron Model D-rf [[Ultra AC/2|Light Ultra Autocannons]] that are capable of hitting with light damage out to seven hundred and fifty meters. For intermediate ranges, in spite of the state-of-the-art construction techniques used on the 'Mech, the ''JagerMech III'' relies on two Johnston Parti-Cannon [[PPC]]s backed up by two Intek [[Medium Laser]]s for close combat.<ref name=TRO3060/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * | + | * JM6-D4 - The D4 variant, introduced in [[3073]]<ref name=MUL/>, changes out the 'Mech's armor for [[Light Ferro-Fibrous]] armor. The 'Mech's Double Heatsinks have been increased to 16 so to handle the 'Mech's additional weapons. These additional weapons include a second pair of Medium lasers added to the center torso. In the arm [[Actuator|actuators]], the Ultra AC/2s have been replaced by [[Light PPCs]]. BV (2.0) = 1,831<ref>''Record Sheets: 3060 Unabridged'' p. 164, "Jagermech's Jihad variant introduced with BV2".</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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[[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Heavy BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:65 ton BattleMechs]] | [[Category:65 ton BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
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