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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Lynx''''' was first produced by Blue Shot Weapons of [[Solaris VII]] for use by the [[SLDF]]. The factory | + | The '''''Lynx''''' was first produced by Blue Shot Weapons of [[Solaris VII]] for use by the [[SLDF]]. The factory producing the ''Lynx'' was destroyed in [[2928]] and the ''Lynx'' did not see production again until [[3056]]. The ''Lynx'' is powered by a Nissan 275 [[XL engine]] that allows the 'Mech to reach speeds of up to 86.4 km/h. Adding to its mobility, five Luxor Load Lifters [[jump jet]]s provide the ''Lynx'' with a jumping distance of up to one hundred and fifty meters. The ''Lynx'' is protected by twelve tons of Kallon Unity Weave armor which almost provides the maximum protection that a fifty-five ton 'Mech can carry. Finally, to dissipate the waste heat produced by all of its energy weapons, the ''Lynx'' has fifteen [[double heat sink]]s. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Lynx'' is intended for long term independent operations as well as protracted combat. To carry out the ' | + | The ''Lynx'' is intended for long term independent operations as well as protracted combat. To carry out the 'Mech's intended combat roles, the ''Lynx'' carries a Defiance 1001 [[ER PPC]], giving it an effective range of six hundred and ninety meters. Backing up the ER PPC is a Defiance B3L [[Large Laser]] that gives the ''Lynx'' even more firepower in the medium to long range envelope. For close range combat the ''Lynx'' has a quartet of [[Defiance B3M Medium Laser|Defiance B3M]] [[Medium Laser]]s that can eviscerate any enemy that gets too close. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * LNX-8Q - Never produced by the factory, the 8Q was the result of the general decline in technology during the [[Succession Wars]]. The necessary shift to a standard [[fusion engine]] resulted in the loss of | + | * LNX-8Q - Never produced by the factory, the 8Q was the result of the general decline in technology during the [[Succession Wars]]. The necessary shift to a standard [[fusion engine]] resulted in the loss of a significant amount of equipment, including a ton of armor, the jump jets, and two Medium Lasers. The loss of available weight also forced the downgrade of the ER PPC to a second [[Large Laser]]. The design retains fifteen [[heat sink]]s, though they were forced to be swapped out for the single variety. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,292<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 238</ref> |
* LNX-9C - The 9C variant of the ''Lynx'' enhances its short-range firepower. This is done by removing the [[Large Laser]] and replacing it with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers that add to its already devastating short-range arsenal. BV (1.0) = 1,478<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 239</ref> | * LNX-9C - The 9C variant of the ''Lynx'' enhances its short-range firepower. This is done by removing the [[Large Laser]] and replacing it with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers that add to its already devastating short-range arsenal. BV (1.0) = 1,478<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 239</ref> | ||
Revision as of 04:06, 23 October 2011
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| Lynx | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Blue Shot Weapons, Telfar BattleMechs (under license) |
| Model | LNX-9Q |
| Class | Medium |
| Cost | 10,105,741 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | RAMTech QWT |
| Armor | Kallon Unity Weave |
| Engine | Nissan 275 XL |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Luxor Load Lifters |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,525[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,725[2] |
Description
The Lynx was first produced by Blue Shot Weapons of Solaris VII for use by the SLDF. The factory producing the Lynx was destroyed in 2928 and the Lynx did not see production again until 3056. The Lynx is powered by a Nissan 275 XL engine that allows the 'Mech to reach speeds of up to 86.4 km/h. Adding to its mobility, five Luxor Load Lifters jump jets provide the Lynx with a jumping distance of up to one hundred and fifty meters. The Lynx is protected by twelve tons of Kallon Unity Weave armor which almost provides the maximum protection that a fifty-five ton 'Mech can carry. Finally, to dissipate the waste heat produced by all of its energy weapons, the Lynx has fifteen double heat sinks.
Armament
The Lynx is intended for long term independent operations as well as protracted combat. To carry out the 'Mech's intended combat roles, the Lynx carries a Defiance 1001 ER PPC, giving it an effective range of six hundred and ninety meters. Backing up the ER PPC is a Defiance B3L Large Laser that gives the Lynx even more firepower in the medium to long range envelope. For close range combat the Lynx has a quartet of Defiance B3M Medium Lasers that can eviscerate any enemy that gets too close.
Variants
- LNX-8Q - Never produced by the factory, the 8Q was the result of the general decline in technology during the Succession Wars. The necessary shift to a standard fusion engine resulted in the loss of a significant amount of equipment, including a ton of armor, the jump jets, and two Medium Lasers. The loss of available weight also forced the downgrade of the ER PPC to a second Large Laser. The design retains fifteen heat sinks, though they were forced to be swapped out for the single variety. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,292[3]
- LNX-9C - The 9C variant of the Lynx enhances its short-range firepower. This is done by removing the Large Laser and replacing it with a pair of Streak SRM-2 launchers that add to its already devastating short-range arsenal. BV (1.0) = 1,478[4], BV (2.0) = 1,630[5]
- LNX-9R - A very basic upgrade of the Lynx, the 9R replaces the Large Laser with an ER Large Laser extending its effective range and making it more complimentary to the ER PPC at the cost of greater waste heat. BV (1.0) = 1,529[4], BV (2.0) = 1,755[6]
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 213
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 237
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 238
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Combat Operations, p. 125
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 239
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 240