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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>[[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] | + | |manufacturer=[[General Motors]]<ref>''Handbook House Davion'' p. 187</ref> |
| + | ---- | ||
| + | [[Norse-Storm BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | [[Telfar BattleMechs]] | ||
|model=MTR-5K | |model=MTR-5K | ||
| − | |production year= | + | |production year=3056 |
|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1988/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/1988/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| − | |||
|cost= 18,016,687 C-bills | |cost= 18,016,687 C-bills | ||
| + | |Tech Base=Inner Sphere | ||
| + | |mech type=BattleMech | ||
| + | |feet=biped | ||
|mass=75 | |mass=75 | ||
| − | |chassis=Norse TRA34 | + | |chassis=[[Norse TRA34]] |
| − | |armor=Kallon Royalstar Heavy | + | |armor=[[Kallon Royalstar Heavy]] |
| − | |engine=Ford 375 XL | + | |engine=[[Ford 375 XL]] |
|comsys=[[Sony MSF-21]] | |comsys=[[Sony MSF-21]] | ||
|T&T=[[Cirxese BallistaCheck, Cirxese RockeCheck]] | |T&T=[[Cirxese BallistaCheck, Cirxese RockeCheck]] | ||
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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> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Maelstrom''''' was originally designed to carry on the revolutionary line of [[BattleMech]]s that started with the ''[[Marauder]]'' and its hunched-over, pod-like torso, and the unique ball-and-socket construction used throughout its body. The collapse of the [[Star League]] doomed the extended project and left the ''Maelstrom'' on the drawing board. With the discovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]] by the [[Gray Death Legion]], the plans for the ''Maelstrom'' were also rediscovered and finally began to see production in the | + | The '''''Maelstrom''''' was originally designed to carry on the revolutionary line of [[BattleMech]]s that started with the ''[[Marauder]]'' and its hunched-over, pod-like torso, and the unique ball-and-socket construction used throughout its body. The collapse of the [[Star League]] doomed the extended project and left the ''Maelstrom'' on the drawing board. With the discovery of the [[Helm Memory Core]] by the [[Gray Death Legion]], the plans for the ''Maelstrom'' were also rediscovered and finally began to see production in the post–[[Clan Invasion]] era of the [[Inner Sphere]]. In an ironic twist of fate, a 'Mech that had been intended for use by the [[SLDF]] is one of the most capable machines at defending against a renewed advance of their descendants. The ''Maelstrom'' is built using a weight-saving Ford 375 [[XL engine]] that propels the 'Mech up to 86.4 km/h. For protection, the ''Maelstrom'' carries fourteen and a half tons of armor and uses nineteen [[double heat sink]]s to handle the 'Mech's heavy heat load.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Maelstrom'' carries a Defiance 1001 [[ER PPC]] as its primary long range weapon and is backed up by a Cyclops XII [[ER Large Laser]]. For close combat, the ''Maelstrom'' carries two Defiance P5M [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a Jackson Model 12 [[Small Laser]]. Finally, the ''Maelstrom'' carries a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator that allows the 'Mech to call in [[Arrow IV]] artillery and [[Semi-Guided LRM]] fire.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> | + | The ''Maelstrom'' carries a [[Defiance 1001]] [[ER PPC]] as its primary long range weapon and is backed up by a [[Cyclops XII]] [[ER Large Laser]]. For close combat, the ''Maelstrom'' carries two [[Defiance P5M]] [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s and a [[Jackson Model 12]] [[Small Laser]]. Finally, the ''Maelstrom'' carries a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] laser designator that allows the 'Mech to call in [[Arrow IV]] artillery and [[Semi-Guided LRM]] fire.<ref name=TRO:3058U/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*;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 [[ | + | *;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 | + | *; 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> | ||
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| + | ==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> | ||
| + | * [[Good Reputation|Good Reputation (1)]] | ||
| + | <!-- No Torso Twist removed by errata --> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''''Mahlstrom'''''. The model code was left unchanged. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Maelstrom.jpg|Original ''Maelstrom'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3058|TRO:3058]]'' | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Golden Century]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' | |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:'Mechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Boosted C3 Equipped BattleMechs]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Clan Widowmaker BattleMechs|Redback]] |
[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:41, 11 March 2024
- This article is about the 75-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Maelstrom.
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| Maelstrom | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors[1]
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| Production Year | 3056[2] |
| Model | MTR-5K |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 18,016,687 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | Norse TRA34 |
| Armor | Kallon Royalstar Heavy |
| Engine | Ford 375 XL |
| Communications System | Sony MSF-21 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Cirxese BallistaCheck, Cirxese RockeCheck |
| Heat Sinks | 19 Double heat sinks |
| Speed | 86.4 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,490[3][4] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,694[5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Maelstrom was originally designed to carry on the revolutionary line of BattleMechs that started with the Marauder and its hunched-over, pod-like torso, and the unique ball-and-socket construction used throughout its body. The collapse of the Star League doomed the extended project and left the Maelstrom on the drawing board. With the discovery of the Helm Memory Core by the Gray Death Legion, the plans for the Maelstrom were also rediscovered and finally began to see production in the post–Clan Invasion era of the Inner Sphere. In an ironic twist of fate, a 'Mech that had been intended for use by the SLDF is one of the most capable machines at defending against a renewed advance of their descendants. The Maelstrom is built using a weight-saving Ford 375 XL engine that propels the 'Mech up to 86.4 km/h. For protection, the Maelstrom carries fourteen and a half tons of armor and uses nineteen double heat sinks to handle the 'Mech's heavy heat load.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Maelstrom carries a Defiance 1001 ER PPC as its primary long range weapon and is backed up by a Cyclops XII ER Large Laser. For close combat, the Maelstrom carries two Defiance P5M Medium Pulse Lasers and a Jackson Model 12 Small Laser. Finally, the Maelstrom carries a TAG laser designator that allows the 'Mech to call in Arrow IV artillery and Semi-Guided LRM fire.[3]
Variants[edit]
- 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[6]
- 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 lasers. A pair of Small Lasers 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,[7] BV (2.0) = 1,678[8]
- 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 Lasers 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[9]
- 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.)[10] BV (2.0) = 2,0761[11]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Maelstrom has the following Design Quirk:[12][13]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Mahlstrom. The model code was left unchanged.
Gallery[edit]
Original Maelstrom from TRO:3058
References[edit]
- ↑ Handbook House Davion p. 187
- ↑ MUL online date for the Maelstrom (BattleMech)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, pp. 148–149: "Maelstrom Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 294
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 281
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 282
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 295
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere), p. 283
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 158
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 62
- ↑ Technical Readout: Golden Century, p. 111
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 93: Design Quirk Table - Maelstrom Entry
- ↑ BattleMech Manual Errata (Version 6.01), p. 9
Bibliography[edit]
Categories:
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