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Line 30: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Lynx''''' was first produced in [[Introduction Year::2761]] by [[Blue Shot Weapons]] of [[Solaris VII]] for use by the [[SLDF]]. One of the first [[BattleMech]]s to be designed around an [[ER PPC]],<ref>''TechManual'', p. 233</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Filter?Name=&HasBV=false&MinTons=&MaxTons=&MinBV=&MaxBV=&MinIntro=&MaxIntro=&MinCost=&MaxCost=&HasBFAbility=&MinPV=&MaxPV=&Technologies=1&Types=18&Types=19&Types=17&BookAuto=&FactionAuto=&Factions=43&Eras=10&AvailableEras=10 MUL list of SLDF Royal units]</ref> the ''Lynx'' possesses a stunning combination of speed, mobility, armor, and firepower for any 'Mech of any weight class. However, Blue Shot Weapons never was able to produce this striker BattleMech in significant numbers. With the decline of technology of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], Blue Shot's production dwindled still, until the factory producing the ''Lynx'' was destroyed in [[2928]] by [[Marik]] raiders. The few remaining ''Lynxes'' were ultimately cannibalized for whatever could be salvaged.<ref name=TRO3058p118>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 118: "LYX-9Q Lynx"</ref> <ref name=TRO:3058U/> + The '''''Lynx''''' was first produced in [[Introduction Year::2761]] by [[Blue Shot Weapons]] of [[Solaris VII]] for use by the [[SLDF]]. One of the first [[BattleMech]]s to mount an [[ER PPC]],<ref>''TechManual'', p. 233</ref> the ''Lynx'' possesses a stunning combination of speed, mobility, armor, and firepower for any 'Mech of any weight class. However, Blue Shot Weapons never was able to produce this striker BattleMech in significant numbers. With the decline of technology of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], Blue Shot's production dwindled still, until the factory producing the ''Lynx'' was destroyed in [[Production Ceased::2928]] by [[Marik]] raiders. The few remaining ''Lynxes'' were ultimately cannibalized for whatever could be salvaged. The ''Lynx'' did not see production again until [[Reintroduction Year::3056]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 118</ref><ref name=TRO:3058U/> − − The ''Lynx'' did not see production again until [[3056]] when Blue Shot was finally able to secure funding and resources to rebuild the manufacturing lines for the 'Mech, but production rates from the rebuilt line were no better than the [[Star League era]]. A license agreement with [[Draconis Combine]]-based [[Telfar BattleMechs]] of [[Midway]] provided the means to mitigate this and allowed the 'Mech to regain its former popularity.<ref name=TRO3058p118/> By [[3067]] both companies enjoyed brisk sales of the 'Mech and prior to the [[Word of Blake]] [[Jihad]] several of the best equipped [[LAAF]] and [[DCMS]] regular or [[mercenary unit]]s employed by either realm fielded at least one or two ''Lynx''es.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> − − Beyond the [[Inner Sphere]], a number of ''Lynx'' would accompany the [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus fleet]], serving as an operating partner with the ''[[Sling]]'' during [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]'s involvement in [[Operation KLONDIKE]]. The ''Lynx'' would remain popular with Jaguar warriors and would even be rebuilt with [[Clan]]-technology before being overshadowed by the introduction of the [[OmniMech]]. Relegated to second-line garrison troops, the so-called ''Lynx'' C would serve in the Jaguars doomed defense of [[Huntress]] against the [[Inner Sphere]] during [[Operation SERPENT]]. The surviving examples of these Clan ''Lynx'' would be largely salvaged by [[Clan Ice Hellion]] only for the majority to be then destroyed during [[Operation ICE STORM]].<ref name=TROGCp20>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', pp. 20–21: "Lynx C"</ref> ==Weapons and Equipment== ==Weapons and Equipment== The ''Lynx'' is powered by a [[Nissan 275 XL]] [[extralight 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 150 meters. The ''Lynx'' is protected by 12 tons of [[Kallon Unity]] Weave armor, which almost provides the maximum protection that a 55 ton 'Mech can carry. Finally, to dissipate the waste heat produced by all of its energy weapons, the ''Lynx'' has 15 [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> The ''Lynx'' is powered by a [[Nissan 275 XL]] [[extralight 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 150 meters. The ''Lynx'' is protected by 12 tons of [[Kallon Unity]] Weave armor, which almost provides the maximum protection that a 55 ton 'Mech can carry. Finally, to dissipate the waste heat produced by all of its energy weapons, the ''Lynx'' has 15 [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> − The ''Lynx'' is intended for long term independent operations as well as protracted combat. To carry out the 'Mech's intended combat roles, it carries a [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]] in its right arm, giving it an effective range of 690 meters. Backing this up is a [[Defiance B3L]] [[large laser]] mounted in the right torso that gives the ''Lynx'' even more firepower in the medium to long range envelope, and for close range combat the ''Lynx'' has a quartet of [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]]s split between the center, left and a pair fitted in the left arm that can eviscerate any enemy that gets too close.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> + The ''Lynx'' is intended for long term independent operations as well as protracted combat. To carry out the 'Mech's intended combat roles, it carries a [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]], giving it an effective range of 690 meters. Backing this up is a [[Defiance B3L]] [[large laser]] that gives the ''Lynx'' even more firepower in the medium to long range envelope, and for close range combat the ''Lynx'' has a quartet of [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]]s that can eviscerate any enemy that gets too close.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; LNX-8Q : Never produced by the factory, the 8Q was the result of the general decline in technology during the [[Succession War era]]. 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 jet]]s, and two [[medium laser]]s. The loss of available weight also forced the downgrade of the ER PPC to a second large laser. The design retains 15 [[heat sink]]s, though they were forced to be swapped out for the single variety. BV (1.0) = 1,027;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 246</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,292<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 238</ref> + *; 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 jet]]s, and two [[medium laser]]s. The loss of available weight also forced the downgrade of the [[ER PPC]] to a second [[large laser]]. The design retains 15 [[heat sink]]s, though they were forced to be swapped out for the single variety. BV (1.0) = 1,027;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 246</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,292<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 238</ref> − *; LNX-9C : The 9C variant developed by Telfar enhances the 'Mech's short-range firepower. This is done by removing the large laser and replacing it with a pair of [[Guided Technologies 2nd Gen]] [[Streak SRM-2]] launchers with two tons of reloads that add to its already devastating short-range arsenal.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> BV (1.0) = 1,478;<ref name=CO>''Combat Operations'', p. 125</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 247</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><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 247</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 239</ref> − *; LNX-9R : A variant developed by Blue Shot, the 9R replaces the large laser with an [[RAMTech 1200X]] [[ER large laser]] which is moved to a mount in the left arm, extending its effective range and making it more complementary to the ER PPC at the cost of greater waste heat.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> BV (1.0) = 1,529;<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 249</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,755<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 240</ref> + *; 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;<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 249</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,755<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 240</ref> − *; ''Lynx C'' : Clan Smoke Jaguar's Clan technology rebuild retaining the same ground speed and jump radius as its forebear, but the weapon suite is now an [[Type 22]] ER PPC, [[Series 7J]] ER large laser, [[Kolibri Delta Series (LPL)|Kolibri Delta]] [[large pulse laser]], [[Series 2a]] [[ER medium laser]], and [[Series 1b]] [[ER small laser]]. To offset the increased heat, engineers replaced two tons of armor with [[double heat sink]]s, bringing the total to 17. BV (2.0) = 2,712<ref name=TROGCp20/> + *; ''Lynx C'' : [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]'s first BattleMech built with Clan-spec technology rebuilt the popular ''Lynx''. Retaining the same ground speed and jump radius as its forebear, the weapon suite is now an [[ER PPC]], [[ER large laser]], [[large pulse laser]], [[ER medium laser]], and [[ER small laser]]. To offset the increased heat, engineers replaced two tons of armor with [[double heat sink]]s, bringing the total to 17. BV (2.0) = 2,712<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 21</ref> − ==Design Quirks== + == Design Quirks == − The ''Lynx'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Lynx Entry</ref> + The ''Lynx'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Lynx Entry.</ref> * [[Multi-Trac]] * [[Multi-Trac]] ==Notes== ==Notes== − * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Luchs'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''LUC-5S'''. + * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to ''''Luchs'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''LUC-5S'''. ==Gallery== ==Gallery== Line 67:
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Lynx''''' was first produced in [[Introduction Year::2761]] by [[Blue Shot Weapons]] of [[Solaris VII]] for use by the [[SLDF]]. One of the first [[BattleMech]]s to | + | The '''''Lynx''''' was first produced in [[Introduction Year::2761]] by [[Blue Shot Weapons]] of [[Solaris VII]] for use by the [[SLDF]]. One of the first [[BattleMech]]s to mount an [[ER PPC]],<ref>''TechManual'', p. 233</ref> the ''Lynx'' possesses a stunning combination of speed, mobility, armor, and firepower for any 'Mech of any weight class. However, Blue Shot Weapons never was able to produce this striker BattleMech in significant numbers. With the decline of technology of the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], Blue Shot's production dwindled still, until the factory producing the ''Lynx'' was destroyed in [[Production Ceased::2928]] by [[Marik]] raiders. The few remaining ''Lynxes'' were ultimately cannibalized for whatever could be salvaged. The ''Lynx'' did not see production again until [[Reintroduction Year::3056]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 118</ref><ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
The ''Lynx'' is powered by a [[Nissan 275 XL]] [[extralight 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 150 meters. The ''Lynx'' is protected by 12 tons of [[Kallon Unity]] Weave armor, which almost provides the maximum protection that a 55 ton 'Mech can carry. Finally, to dissipate the waste heat produced by all of its energy weapons, the ''Lynx'' has 15 [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> | The ''Lynx'' is powered by a [[Nissan 275 XL]] [[extralight 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 150 meters. The ''Lynx'' is protected by 12 tons of [[Kallon Unity]] Weave armor, which almost provides the maximum protection that a 55 ton 'Mech can carry. Finally, to dissipate the waste heat produced by all of its energy weapons, the ''Lynx'' has 15 [[double heat sink]]s.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> | ||
| − | The ''Lynx'' is intended for long term independent operations as well as protracted combat. To carry out the 'Mech's intended combat roles, it carries a [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]] | + | The ''Lynx'' is intended for long term independent operations as well as protracted combat. To carry out the 'Mech's intended combat roles, it carries a [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]], giving it an effective range of 690 meters. Backing this up is a [[Defiance B3L]] [[large laser]] that gives the ''Lynx'' even more firepower in the medium to long range envelope, and for close range combat the ''Lynx'' has a quartet of [[Defiance B3M]] [[medium laser]]s that can eviscerate any enemy that gets too close.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *; LNX-8Q : Never produced by the factory, the 8Q was the result of the general decline in technology during the | + | *; 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 jet]]s, and two [[medium laser]]s. The loss of available weight also forced the downgrade of the [[ER PPC]] to a second [[large laser]]. The design retains 15 [[heat sink]]s, though they were forced to be swapped out for the single variety. BV (1.0) = 1,027;<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 246</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,292<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 238</ref> |
| − | *; LNX-9C : The 9C variant | + | *; 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><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 247</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 239</ref> |
| − | *; LNX-9R : A | + | *; 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;<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 249</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,755<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 240</ref> |
| − | *; ''Lynx C'' : Clan Smoke Jaguar's Clan technology | + | *; ''Lynx C'' : [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]]'s first BattleMech built with Clan-spec technology rebuilt the popular ''Lynx''. Retaining the same ground speed and jump radius as its forebear, the weapon suite is now an [[ER PPC]], [[ER large laser]], [[large pulse laser]], [[ER medium laser]], and [[ER small laser]]. To offset the increased heat, engineers replaced two tons of armor with [[double heat sink]]s, bringing the total to 17. BV (2.0) = 2,712<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 21</ref> |
| − | ==Design Quirks== | + | == Design Quirks == |
| − | The ''Lynx'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Lynx Entry</ref> | + | The ''Lynx'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Lynx Entry.</ref> |
* [[Multi-Trac]] | * [[Multi-Trac]] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to | + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to ''''Luchs'''''. The model code was accordingly changed to '''LUC-5S'''. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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