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Line 1: {{InfoBoxBattleMech {{InfoBoxBattleMech − |image = Mackie.jpg + |image=Mackie.jpg − |name = ''Mackie'' + |name=Mackie − |manufacturer = [[Skobel MechWorks]] + |manufacturer=[[Skobel MechWorks]] − |production year = 2439 + |model=MSK-6S − |year reference = <ref>''The Star League'', p. 31</ref><ref name="XTRO8">''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1'', p. 8</ref><ref name="TRO3058-148">''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 148: "Mackie Profile"</ref><ref>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 5</ref>+ |class=Assault − |introduced = + |cost= 8,654,000 C-bills − |model = MSK-6S+ |mass=100 − |cost = 8,654,000 C-bills + |chassis=Ford Super H QWA3X − |Tech Base = Primitive+ |armor=Standard − |mech type = BattleMech+ |engine=Hermes 360 − |feet = biped+ |speed=54.0 − |mass = 100 + |armament= − |chassis = [[Chassis|Ford Super H QWA3X]] + *1x[[PPC]] − |armor = [[Primitive Armor|Standard]] + *2x[[Medium Laser]]s − |engine = [[Hermes 360]] + *1x[[Autocannon/10]] − |comsys = + |BV (1.0)= 1,180 − |T&T = + |BV (2.0)=1,461 − |heat sinks = 15 [[Heat Sink|single]]+ }} − |speed = 54 − |armament = − * 1x [[PPC]] − * 2x [[medium laser]] − * 1x [[autocannon/10]] − |BV (1.0) = 1,180 − |BV (2.0) = 1,461<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 191</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 69</ref>}} ==History== ==History== − Developed by the [[Terran Hegemony]] in the [[twenty-fifth century]], midway through the [[Age of War]], the '''''Mackie''''' was the first true [[BattleMech]]. Based on advanced technology that the [[Hegemony Armed Forces]] (HAF) had been developing for decades under [[Director-General]] [[Jacob Cameron]], the ''Mackie'' was the ultimate manifestation of Hegemony military might. The ''Mackie'''s first combat trial was on February 5, [[2439]], at Yakima Firing Center, outside of Yakima, (Washington) [[Terra]]. The pilot, [[Colonel]] [[Charles Kincaid (25th c.)|Charles Kincaid]], utterly obliterated his test targets, four remote-control [[Merkava]] heavy tanks.<ref name="TRO3058-148"/>+ Based on advanced technology that the [[Hegemony Armed Forces]] (HAF) had been developing for decades under Director-General [[Jacob Cameron]], the ''Mackie'' was the ultimate manifestation of Hegemony military might. − When the ''Mackie'' was first built, it epitomized the Terran Hegemony's technological advantage over the [[Great Houses]]. It was the pinnacle of military technology until [[2455]], when the plans were stolen by agents of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. Still, the ''Mackie'' had such symbolic importance to the Terran Hegemony that it remained in production until the start of the [[Amaris Civil War]], although it has not been built since then. In [[Operation EXODUS]] several hundreds of these were embarked in the fleet.<ref name="TRO3058-148"/>+ On February 5, [[2439]], the ''Mackie'' had its first combat run piloted by Colonel [[Charles Kincaid]]. Facing four remote control [[Merkava]] heavy tanks, Colonel Kincaid utterly obliterated the test subjects. − − Incredibly, some ''Mackie''s survived for almost seven centuries, with some even remaining operational. One of these examples was used by the [[First Fusiliers of Oriente]] until [[3042]], when it was relocated to the [[Covington 'Mech Museum]] on [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]].<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'' p. 75</ref> The head and partial torso of another was preserved in the BattleMech museum on [[Solaris]]; another, taken from a ''Rasalhague'' military museum, was gifted to [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] by [[Clan Wolf]] in [[3057]], and in [[3059]], another fully operative was piloted by [[Horse (Clan Jade Falcon)|Horse]] on [[Huntress]] during a fake duel. It is unknown if the 'Mech, which was on [[Huntress]] since the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Jaguars]] took possession of it, survived the later attack by [[Task Force Serpent]]. Another ''Mackie'' was in the BattleMech museum in [[Strana Mechty]]. In the [[3062]] [[Battle of Robinson (3062)|defense]] of [[Robinson]] against Combine forces, the [[Robinson Battle Academy]] employed all serviceable machines, including a ''Mackie'' with only a PPC functional.<ref>''Patriots and Tyrants'', ch. 13</ref> ==Description== ==Description== − At the time the ''Mackie'' was designed, its technology was largely unproven, and its systems were not as efficient as those on modern BattleMechs. It carries a [[Hermes 360]] [[fusion engine]], allowing it to reach a top speed of 54.0 km/h. The 'Mech also has a heavier than normal cockpit, at five tons. In total, the ''Mackie'' has 20 tons of armor protection, which is as much armor as the entire mass of some modern light 'Mechs. To keep the ''Mackie'' cool, it uses fifteen [[heat sink]]s.<ref name="TRO3058-148"/>+ The first [[BattleMech]] to be built, the ''Mackie'' represents the technological advantage that the [[Terran Hegemony]] enjoyed over the other great houses when it was first built. The ''Mackie'' remained the pinnacle of military technology until plans were stolen by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in [[2455]]. It held so much importance as a symbol of the Terran Hegemony's strength that it was produced until the start of the [[Amaris Civil War]], although it hasn't been produced since. Because the ''Mackie'' was built with then unproven technologies, and the systems were not as efficient as those on modern BattleMechs, it carries a Hermes 360 [[fusion engine]] to reach a top speed of 54.0 km/h. The 'Mech also has a heavier than normal cockpit at five tons. In total, the ''Mackie'' has twenty tons of armor protection which is as much armor as the entire mass of some modern light 'Mechs. To keep the ''Mackie'' cool, it has fifteen [[heat sink]]s. − ==Weapons and Equipment== + ==Armament== − {{quote|''And now, just one of these machines, Johann, can turn any soldier into Death itself, can turn any man into an unstoppable world-killer...''|[[Colonel]] [[Simon Kelswa]]<ref>''Prometheus Unbound'' p. 43</ref>}}+ The ''Mackie'' carries what were considered top of the line weapons for its time. The primary weapons on the 'Mech are a [[PPC]] and an [[Autocannon/10]] that both have similar range and damage profiles. For close combat, the ''Mackie'' has two [[Medium Laser]]s. The weapons systems employed on the ''Mackie'' aren't that dissimilar to their modern counterparts, though their exact designations and model names have been lost to time. − The ''Mackie'' carries what were considered top-of-the-line weapons for its era. The primary weapons on the 'Mech are a [[PPC]] and an [[Autocannon/10]] that both have similar range and damage profiles. For close combat, the ''Mackie'' has two [[medium laser]]s. The weapons systems employed on the ''Mackie'' are similar to their modern counterparts, though their exact designations and model names have been lost to time.<ref name=TRO3058-148/> ==Variants== ==Variants== − *; MSK-5S : The initial prototype ''Mackie'' was designated the MSK-5S, and carried a slightly different weapons load than the production model MSK-6S. Using an [[Autocannon/5]] in the right arm instead of the AC/10, the MSK-5S also mounted a [[Large Laser]] in the center torso, rather than the twin medium lasers, and had two more heat sinks. Twenty tons of [[Primitive Armor]] protected the first generation ''Mackie''. This armor, though heavier, provided less protection than later models.<ref name="XTRO8"/><ref name=TRSWp186f>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', pp. 186–187: "MSK-9H Mackie"</ref> The MSK-5S was used by Colonel Kincaid in his now-famous combat trial versus the Merkava tanks. BV (2.0) = 1,436<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 190</ref><ref name="XTRO8"/> + * MSK-5S - The initial prototype ''Mackie'' was designated the MSK-5S and carried a slightly different weapons load than the production model MSK-6S. Using an [[Autocannon/5]] in the right arm instead of the AC/10, the MSK-5S also mounted a [[Large Laser]] in the center torso rather than the twin Medium Lasers and had two more heat sinks, but all other systems were identical to those seen on the MSK-6S. The MSK-5S was used by Colonel Kincaid in his now-famous combat trial versus the Merkava tanks. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 1,436 − − *; MSK-7A : Multiple variants emerged from factories with an "MSK-7#" designation. Dating to the late 2400s, these were the first variants to utilize what would become standard components. The most common 7A variant replaces the Autocannon/5 with a colossal [[Autocannon/20]], a second large laser is mounted in the torso, and the originals PPC remains. The total heat sink count is brought up to 21 and the switch to standard armor allows for a significant boost to survivability. <ref name=TRSWp186f /><ref name="TRO75186">''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 186</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,900<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 70</ref> − − *; MSK-8B : This catchall series of ''Mackies'' was used to designate retrofits of -6S, with a wide variety of more modern components.<ref name="TRO75186" /> The 8B is virtually identical to the 9H, with an extra heat sink and slightly heavier armor.<ref name=TRSWp186f /> BV (2.0) = 2,019<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 192</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 71</ref> − − *; MSK-9H : Though most nations got rid of their cloned ''Mackies'' in favor of their own 'Mechs, the Hegemony was proud of their achievement. Moreover, many Hegemony militia units made extensive use of the first BattleMech, resulting in a continuous production right up until the Amaris Coup. Many of the various militia upgrades coalesced into the -9H, helped by the fact that [[Skobel]] continued to produce small quantities of this design. It mounts two [[Donal]] PPCs and an [[Imperator]] [[Autocannon/20]], backed up by the pair of [[Starflash]] medium lasers. Nineteen tons of armor gave it full protection, allowing the 9Hs longevity. Nonetheless, [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] could only locate around 100 of the 'Mechs to take with him on the Exodus of the SLDF.<ref name="TRO75186" /> The 9H is only a rough standard for Hegemony militia units, with the chassis being very easy to customize.<ref name=TRSWp186f /> BV (2.0) = 2,022<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 189</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 72</ref> − ===Custom Variants===+ * MSK-7A - Multiple variants emerged from factories with a "MSK-7#" designation. Dating to the late 2400s, these variants utilized powerful autocannons and energy weapons.<ref name=TRO75186>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 186</ref> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = ?? − *; MSH-9HKR ''Mackie'' Kill Roy's Little Buddy : The unofficial mascot of the Desert Wars portion of the [[Martial Olympiad]], ''Kill Roy'' uses two [[LB 10-X]] autocannons instead of the single AC/20. Two tons of ammunition are stored in each side torso. For protection, the torsos are equipped with [[CASE]]. To make room for these, the [[Beagle Active Probe]] has been removed. Thirteen [[Double Heat Sinks]] keep the 'Mech running.<ref>''Era Report: 2750'', p. 138</ref> − ==Design Quirks==+ * MSK-8B - This catchall series of ''Mackies'' was used to designate 6S's retrofitted with a wide variety of more modern components.<ref name=TRO75186 /> BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 2,019 − The ''Mackie'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Mackie Entry</ref> − * [[Easy to Maintain]] − * [[Protected Actuators]] − * [[Rugged|Rugged (1)]] − * [[Oversized]] − ==Gallery==+ * MSK-9H - Though most nations got rid of their cloned ''Mackies'' in favor of their own 'Mechs, the Hegemony was proud of their achievement. Moreover, many Hegemony militia units made extensive use of the first BattleMech, resulting in a continuous production of the first BattleMech right up until the Amaris Coup. Many of the various militia upgrades coalesced into the 9H, helped by the fact that Skobel continued to produce small quantities of this design. It mounts two Donal PPCs and an Imperator [[Autocannon/20]], backed up by the pair of Starflash Medium Lasers. Nineteen tons of armor gave it full protection, allowing the 9Hs longevity. Nonetheless, [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] could only locate around 100 of the 'Mechs to take with him. BV (1.0) = ??, BV (2.0) = 2,022<ref name= TRO75186 /> − <gallery> − Mackie.jpg|Original ''Mackie'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' − MSK-5S Mackie.jpg|Experimental MSK-5S ''Mackie'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1|XTRO:Primitives I]]'' − Mackie 5S (C Kincaid) BTLegends.jpg|The MSK-5S ''Mackie'' piloted by [[Charles Kincaid (25th c.)|Charles Kincaid]] − </gallery> − − ==See also== − * [[Bellerophon (BattleMech)]] − * [[Kyudo]] − * [[Helepolis]] ==References== ==References== Line 75:
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image = Mackie.jpg | + | |image=Mackie.jpg |
| − | |name = | + | |name=Mackie |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Skobel MechWorks]] | + | |manufacturer=[[Skobel MechWorks]] |
| − | | | + | |model=MSK-6S |
| − | + | |class=Assault | |
| − | | | + | |cost= 8,654,000 C-bills |
| − | + | |mass=100 | |
| − | |cost = 8,654,000 C-bills | + | |chassis=Ford Super H QWA3X |
| − | + | |armor=Standard | |
| − | + | |engine=Hermes 360 | |
| − | + | |speed=54.0 | |
| − | |mass = 100 | + | |armament= |
| − | |chassis = | + | *1x[[PPC]] |
| − | |armor = | + | *2x[[Medium Laser]]s |
| − | |engine = | + | *1x[[Autocannon/10]] |
| − | + | |BV (1.0)= 1,180 | |
| − | + | |BV (2.0)=1,461 | |
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| − | |speed = 54 | ||
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| − | * 1x [[PPC]] | ||
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| − | |BV (1.0) = 1,180 | ||
| − | |BV (2.0) = 1,461 | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | Based on advanced technology that the [[Hegemony Armed Forces]] (HAF) had been developing for decades under Director-General [[Jacob Cameron]], the ''Mackie'' was the ultimate manifestation of Hegemony military might. | |
| − | + | On February 5, [[2439]], the ''Mackie'' had its first combat run piloted by Colonel [[Charles Kincaid]]. Facing four remote control [[Merkava]] heavy tanks, Colonel Kincaid utterly obliterated the test subjects. | |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | The first [[BattleMech]] to be built, the ''Mackie'' represents the technological advantage that the [[Terran Hegemony]] enjoyed over the other great houses when it was first built. The ''Mackie'' remained the pinnacle of military technology until plans were stolen by the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] in [[2455]]. It held so much importance as a symbol of the Terran Hegemony's strength that it was produced until the start of the [[Amaris Civil War]], although it hasn't been produced since. Because the ''Mackie'' was built with then unproven technologies, and the systems were not as efficient as those on modern BattleMechs, it carries a Hermes 360 [[fusion engine]] to reach a top speed of 54.0 km/h. The 'Mech also has a heavier than normal cockpit at five tons. In total, the ''Mackie'' has twenty tons of armor protection which is as much armor as the entire mass of some modern light 'Mechs. To keep the ''Mackie'' cool, it has fifteen [[heat sink]]s. | |
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| − | + | The ''Mackie'' carries what were considered top of the line weapons for its time. The primary weapons on the 'Mech are a [[PPC]] and an [[Autocannon/10]] that both have similar range and damage profiles. For close combat, the ''Mackie'' has two [[Medium Laser]]s. The weapons systems employed on the ''Mackie'' aren't that dissimilar to their modern counterparts, though their exact designations and model names have been lost to time. | |
| − | The ''Mackie'' carries what were considered top | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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| − | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 | + | * "Birth of the King" Scenario (published via BattleCorps.com, 16 May 2005) |
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:100 ton BattleMechs]] |
| + | [[Category:SLDF 2750 BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:1001-1500 BV BattleMechs]] | ||