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Line 28: *2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s *2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s *1x [[Small Laser]] *1x [[Small Laser]] − |BV (1.0)=1,490<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 148–149: "Maelstrom Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 294</ref> + |BV (1.0)=1,490<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 148-149, "Maelstrom Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 294</ref> |BV (2.0)=1,694<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 281</ref> |BV (2.0)=1,694<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 281</ref> }} }} Line 42:
Line 41: *;MTR-6E : This short-lived version was the prototype for the MTR-6K. Its equipment, heat sinks, and armor configuration is identical to the -6K variant. The weapon configuration tested showed that the ER Large Laser and ER PPC would quickly overwhelm the reduced cooling system, which led to the downrated weapons used on the -6K. BV (2.0) = 1,806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 282</ref> *;MTR-6E : This short-lived version was the prototype for the MTR-6K. Its equipment, heat sinks, and armor configuration is identical to the -6K variant. The weapon configuration tested showed that the ER Large Laser and ER PPC would quickly overwhelm the reduced cooling system, which led to the downrated weapons used on the -6K. BV (2.0) = 1,806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 282</ref> − *;MTR-6K : This scout version designed by [[Telfar BattleMechs]] and also produced by [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] has seen limited success. It adds a [[Beagle Active Probe]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. In order to make way for them, two heat sinks were removed and the pulse lasers were downgraded to standard [[medium laser]]s. A pair of [[Small Laser]]s were added to make up for the lost firepower, but the lost accuracy is sorely missed. Since the loss of heat sinks put the ''Maelstrom'' in danger of building heat, the extended range weapons were downgraded to a [[Large Laser]] and [[PPC]] respectively. BV (1.0) = 1,549,<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 295</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,678<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 283</ref> + *;MTR-6K : This scout version designed by [[Telfar BattleMechs]] and also produced by [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] has seen limited success. It adds a [[Beagle Active Probe]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. In order to make way for them, two heat sinks were removed and the pulse lasers were downgraded to standard [[medium laser]]s. A pair of [[Small Laser]]s were added to make up for the lost firepower, but the lost accuracy is sorely missed. Since the loss of heat sinks put the ''Maelstrom'' in danger of building heat, the extended range weapons were downgraded to a [[Large Laser]] and [[PPC]] respectively. BV (1.0) = 1,549<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 295</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,678<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 283</ref> *; MTR-7K : This ''Maelstrom'' variant is equipped with an engine [[Supercharger]] to allow it to briefly hit 100 km/h. The engine has been increased to allow it to cruise at 58 km/h. It carries a [[C3 boosted slave]] and three [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s for close-in fighting. It carries a [[Clan]]-built [[Heavy Large Laser]] in the left arm, and a Clan-built ER PPC in the right arm. Nineteen double heat sinks keep it cool. BV (2.0) = 2,462<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 158</ref> *; MTR-7K : This ''Maelstrom'' variant is equipped with an engine [[Supercharger]] to allow it to briefly hit 100 km/h. The engine has been increased to allow it to cruise at 58 km/h. It carries a [[C3 boosted slave]] and three [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s for close-in fighting. It carries a [[Clan]]-built [[Heavy Large Laser]] in the left arm, and a Clan-built ER PPC in the right arm. Nineteen double heat sinks keep it cool. BV (2.0) = 2,462<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 158</ref> Line 48:
Line 47: *;''Redback'' : Created by [[Clan Widowmaker]] in the [[Golden Century]], it carries an [[Enhanced ER PPC]] and a standard Clan [[ER Large Laser]]. The small laser has been replaced by a prototype [[ER medium laser]]. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,0761<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 111</ref> *;''Redback'' : Created by [[Clan Widowmaker]] in the [[Golden Century]], it carries an [[Enhanced ER PPC]] and a standard Clan [[ER Large Laser]]. The small laser has been replaced by a prototype [[ER medium laser]]. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,0761<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 111</ref> − ==Design Quirks== + == Design Quirks == − The ''Maelstrom'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Maelstrom Entry</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> + The ''Maelstrom'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 93 Design Quirk Table - Maelstrom Entry.</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> * [[Good Reputation|Good Reputation (1)]] * [[Good Reputation|Good Reputation (1)]] <!-- No Torso Twist removed by errata --> <!-- No Torso Twist removed by errata -->
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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image=Maelstrom.jpg | |image=Maelstrom.jpg | ||
|name=''Maelstrom'' | |name=''Maelstrom'' | ||
| − | |manufacturer=[[General Motors]]<ref>''Handbook House Davion'' p. 187</ref> | + | |manufacturer=[[General Motors]]<ref>''Handbook House Davion'' p.187</ref> |
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[[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] | [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] | ||
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*2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s | *2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s | ||
*1x [[Small Laser]] | *1x [[Small Laser]] | ||
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,490<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. | + | |BV (1.0)=1,490<ref name=TRO:3058U>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', pp. 148-149, "Maelstrom Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 294</ref> |
|BV (2.0)=1,694<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 281</ref> | |BV (2.0)=1,694<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 281</ref> | ||
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*;MTR-6E : This short-lived version was the prototype for the MTR-6K. Its equipment, heat sinks, and armor configuration is identical to the -6K variant. The weapon configuration tested showed that the ER Large Laser and ER PPC would quickly overwhelm the reduced cooling system, which led to the downrated weapons used on the -6K. BV (2.0) = 1,806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 282</ref> | *;MTR-6E : This short-lived version was the prototype for the MTR-6K. Its equipment, heat sinks, and armor configuration is identical to the -6K variant. The weapon configuration tested showed that the ER Large Laser and ER PPC would quickly overwhelm the reduced cooling system, which led to the downrated weapons used on the -6K. BV (2.0) = 1,806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 282</ref> | ||
| − | *;MTR-6K : This scout version designed by [[Telfar BattleMechs]] and also produced by [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] has seen limited success. It adds a [[Beagle Active Probe]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. In order to make way for them, two heat sinks were removed and the pulse lasers were downgraded to standard [[medium laser]]s. A pair of [[Small Laser]]s were added to make up for the lost firepower, but the lost accuracy is sorely missed. Since the loss of heat sinks put the ''Maelstrom'' in danger of building heat, the extended range weapons were downgraded to a [[Large Laser]] and [[PPC]] respectively. BV (1.0) = 1,549 | + | *;MTR-6K : This scout version designed by [[Telfar BattleMechs]] and also produced by [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] has seen limited success. It adds a [[Beagle Active Probe]] and [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. In order to make way for them, two heat sinks were removed and the pulse lasers were downgraded to standard [[medium laser]]s. A pair of [[Small Laser]]s were added to make up for the lost firepower, but the lost accuracy is sorely missed. Since the loss of heat sinks put the ''Maelstrom'' in danger of building heat, the extended range weapons were downgraded to a [[Large Laser]] and [[PPC]] respectively. BV (1.0) = 1,549<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 295</ref>, BV (2.0) = 1,678<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)'', p. 283</ref> |
*; MTR-7K : This ''Maelstrom'' variant is equipped with an engine [[Supercharger]] to allow it to briefly hit 100 km/h. The engine has been increased to allow it to cruise at 58 km/h. It carries a [[C3 boosted slave]] and three [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s for close-in fighting. It carries a [[Clan]]-built [[Heavy Large Laser]] in the left arm, and a Clan-built ER PPC in the right arm. Nineteen double heat sinks keep it cool. BV (2.0) = 2,462<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 158</ref> | *; MTR-7K : This ''Maelstrom'' variant is equipped with an engine [[Supercharger]] to allow it to briefly hit 100 km/h. The engine has been increased to allow it to cruise at 58 km/h. It carries a [[C3 boosted slave]] and three [[Medium X-Pulse Laser]]s for close-in fighting. It carries a [[Clan]]-built [[Heavy Large Laser]] in the left arm, and a Clan-built ER PPC in the right arm. Nineteen double heat sinks keep it cool. BV (2.0) = 2,462<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 158</ref> | ||
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*;''Redback'' : Created by [[Clan Widowmaker]] in the [[Golden Century]], it carries an [[Enhanced ER PPC]] and a standard Clan [[ER Large Laser]]. The small laser has been replaced by a prototype [[ER medium laser]]. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,0761<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 111</ref> | *;''Redback'' : Created by [[Clan Widowmaker]] in the [[Golden Century]], it carries an [[Enhanced ER PPC]] and a standard Clan [[ER Large Laser]]. The small laser has been replaced by a prototype [[ER medium laser]]. (Note: '''EC''' is an abbreviation used by historians to designate "Early Clan" designs.)<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 62</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,0761<ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 111</ref> | ||
| − | ==Design Quirks== | + | == Design Quirks == |
| − | The ''Maelstrom'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 93 | + | The ''Maelstrom'' has the following [[Design Quirk]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 93 Design Quirk Table - Maelstrom Entry.</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> |
* [[Good Reputation|Good Reputation (1)]] | * [[Good Reputation|Good Reputation (1)]] | ||
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