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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image=Mackie.jpg | + | |image = Mackie.jpg |
| − | |name=Mackie | + | |name = ''Mackie'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Skobel MechWorks]] | + | |manufacturer = [[Skobel MechWorks]] |
| − | |model=MSK-6S | + | |production year = 2439 |
| − | + | |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> | |
| − | |cost= 8,654,000 C-bills | + | |introduced = |
| − | |mass=100 | + | |model = MSK-6S |
| − | |chassis=Ford Super H QWA3X | + | |cost = 8,654,000 C-bills |
| − | |armor=Standard | + | |Tech Base = Primitive |
| − | |engine=Hermes 360 | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |speed=54 | + | |feet = biped |
| − | |armament= | + | |mass = 100 |
| − | *1x[[PPC]] | + | |chassis = [[Chassis|Ford Super H QWA3X]] |
| − | *2x[[ | + | |armor = [[Primitive Armor|Standard]] |
| − | *1x[[ | + | |engine = [[Hermes 360]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)= 1,180 | + | |comsys = |
| − | |BV (2.0)=1,461 | + | |T&T = |
| − | }} | + | |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== | ||
| − | 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. | + | 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"/> |
| − | + | 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"/> | |
| + | |||
| + | 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"/> | |
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | The ''Mackie'' carries what were considered top of the line weapons for its | + | {{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 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 | + | *; 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-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> | ||
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| + | *; 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> | ||
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| + | *; 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=== |
| + | *; 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== | |
| + | 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== | |
| + | <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== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' |
| − | *''[[ | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *[[The Star League]] | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' |
| − | * | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | |
| + | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:28, 25 April 2024
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| Mackie | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Skobel MechWorks |
| Production Year | 2439[1][2][3][4] |
| Model | MSK-6S |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 8,654,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Primitive Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | Ford Super H QWA3X |
| Armor | Standard |
| Engine | Hermes 360 |
| Heat Sinks | 15 single |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,180 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,461[5][6] |
Contents
History[edit]
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, utterly obliterated his test targets, four remote-control Merkava heavy tanks.[3]
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.[3]
Incredibly, some Mackies 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.[7] 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 on Huntress during a fake duel. It is unknown if the 'Mech, which was on Huntress since the 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 defense of Robinson against Combine forces, the Robinson Battle Academy employed all serviceable machines, including a Mackie with only a PPC functional.[8]
Description[edit]
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 sinks.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
| “ | 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[9] | ||
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 lasers. 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.[3]
Variants[edit]
- 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.[2][10] The MSK-5S was used by Colonel Kincaid in his now-famous combat trial versus the Merkava tanks. BV (2.0) = 1,436[11][2]
- 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. [10][12] BV (2.0) = 1,900[13]
- 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.[12] The 9H is only a rough standard for Hegemony militia units, with the chassis being very easy to customize.[10] BV (2.0) = 2,022[16][17]
Custom Variants[edit]
- 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.[18]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Mackie has the following Design Quirks:[19]
Gallery[edit]
Original Mackie from TRO:3058
Experimental MSK-5S Mackie from XTRO:Primitives I
The MSK-5S Mackie piloted by Charles Kincaid
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ The Star League, p. 31
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1, p. 8
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 148: "Mackie Profile"
- ↑ Era Digest: Age of War, p. 5
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 191
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 69
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League p. 75
- ↑ Patriots and Tyrants, ch. 13
- ↑ Prometheus Unbound p. 43
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Technical Readout: Succession Wars, pp. 186–187: "MSK-9H Mackie"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 190
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 186
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 70
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 192
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 71
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 189
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 72
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 138
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Mackie Entry