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|image=Mangonel 2.jpg | |image=Mangonel 2.jpg | ||
|name=Mangonel | |name=Mangonel | ||
| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer=[[Arc-Royal MechWorks]] |
| − | |model= | + | |model=MNL-3L |
|class=Heavy | |class=Heavy | ||
|mass=70 | |mass=70 | ||
| − | |chassis=[[Endo Steel]] | + | |chassis=AR-7b [[Endo Steel]] |
| − | |armor=[[Ferro-Fibrous]] | + | |armor=Royal-7 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] |
| − | |engine=350 [[ | + | |engine=Magna 350 [[Light Fusion Engine|Light]] |
| − | |speed= | + | |speed=86 |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament=2 x [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s <br> 4 x [[ER Medium Laser]]s |
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|BV (1.0)= | |BV (1.0)= | ||
| − | |BV (2.0)= | + | |BV (2.0)=1,552 <ref name=TRO3085-97>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 97</ref> |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A heavy | + | A controversial and quirky heavy cavalry unit, the '''''Mangonel''''' was a [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]] [[BattleMech]] built using [[Inner Sphere]] rather than [[Clan]] technology. |
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| + | Facing increasing shortages of Clan-grade material, [[Khan]] [[Phelan Kell]] sponsored several programs to develop Inner Sphere equipment to pad out his forces, the ''Mangonel'' one of the most visible outcomes of these initiatives. While the rare upgraded MNL-3W appeared in the Wolves-in-Exile's front-line commands, the standard MNL-3L was most commonly used in their second-line forces to allow the reassignment of Clan [[OmniMech]]s. As with any 'Mech produced on [[Arc-Royal]], the ''Mangonel'' was also utilized by the [[Kell Hounds]] and a small number were shared with the [[Republic of the Sphere]]. | ||
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| + | Built on a AR-7b [[Endo-Steel]] frame and powered by a Magna 350 rated [[Light Fusion Engine]] to allow the ''Mangonel'' to reach speeds of 86 kph and save weight for its heavy weapons array, a mere eight tons of Royal-7 [[Ferro-Fibrous]] armor and lack of [[CASE]] to ward against Gauss coil detonation greatly hamper the design's endurance during close-range slugging matches.<ref name=TRO3085-96>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 96</ref> | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
| − | The ''Mangonel'' | + | The ''Mangonel'' was literally built around the massive torso bay which contained its primary weapons, a pair of [[Corean Enterprises|Corean]] [[Light Gauss Rifle]]s, which when combined with its high speed allowed the 'Mech to dance around its targets at range. Unfortunately the single ton of reloads carried was adequate only for Clan Trials, while the pair of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]]s mounted in each arm made it an effective close-ranged combatant as only as long as it minimal armor held out. <ref name=TRO3085-96/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *MNL-V1 - | + | * MNL-3L - Such an extensive modification to the point it was an entirely different design, the MNL-3L was a complete rebuild utilizing Clan technology. Built on a Clan-grade Endo-Steel chassis, powered by a Clan 350 rated [[XL Fusion Engine]] and clad in ten tons of Clan-grade Ferro-Fibrous armor, the 3L saved more weight while boasting superior durability to the Inner Sphere tech model. The weight saved allowed the replacement of the standard weaponry with a pair of full Clan-grade [[Gauss Rifle]]s and swapped the IS ER Mediums for more deadly Clan models. The MNL-3L also had far superior endurance in the field thanks to the four tons of Gauss reloads, two dedicated for each cannon, carried in automatically CASE equipped bays and two additional heat sinks. <ref name=TRO3085-96/> |
| − | *MGL-V3 - | + | * MNL-V1 - |
| − | One ''Mangonel'' | + | * MGL-V3 - |
| + | * Dark Age - One ''Mangonel'' sighted in action during the [[Dark Age era]] was described as mounting [[Autocannon]]s instead of Gauss Rifles. | ||
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
*[[Anastasia Kerensky]] - Clan MechWarrior and Mercenary Commander. | *[[Anastasia Kerensky]] - Clan MechWarrior and Mercenary Commander. | ||
*[[Enlil Searcy]] - | *[[Enlil Searcy]] - | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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<references/> | <references/> | ||
| + | ==Biblography== | ||
| + | *''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 03:39, 27 December 2010
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| Mangonel | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Arc-Royal MechWorks |
| Model | MNL-3L |
| Class | Heavy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 70 tons |
| Chassis | AR-7b Endo Steel |
| Armor | Royal-7 Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Magna 350 Light |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Armament |
2 x Light Gauss Rifles |
| BV (2.0) | 1,552 [1] |
Description
A controversial and quirky heavy cavalry unit, the Mangonel was a Clan Wolf-in-Exile BattleMech built using Inner Sphere rather than Clan technology.
Facing increasing shortages of Clan-grade material, Khan Phelan Kell sponsored several programs to develop Inner Sphere equipment to pad out his forces, the Mangonel one of the most visible outcomes of these initiatives. While the rare upgraded MNL-3W appeared in the Wolves-in-Exile's front-line commands, the standard MNL-3L was most commonly used in their second-line forces to allow the reassignment of Clan OmniMechs. As with any 'Mech produced on Arc-Royal, the Mangonel was also utilized by the Kell Hounds and a small number were shared with the Republic of the Sphere.
Built on a AR-7b Endo-Steel frame and powered by a Magna 350 rated Light Fusion Engine to allow the Mangonel to reach speeds of 86 kph and save weight for its heavy weapons array, a mere eight tons of Royal-7 Ferro-Fibrous armor and lack of CASE to ward against Gauss coil detonation greatly hamper the design's endurance during close-range slugging matches.[2]
Armament
The Mangonel was literally built around the massive torso bay which contained its primary weapons, a pair of Corean Light Gauss Rifles, which when combined with its high speed allowed the 'Mech to dance around its targets at range. Unfortunately the single ton of reloads carried was adequate only for Clan Trials, while the pair of Diverse Optics ER Medium Lasers mounted in each arm made it an effective close-ranged combatant as only as long as it minimal armor held out. [2]
Variants
- MNL-3L - Such an extensive modification to the point it was an entirely different design, the MNL-3L was a complete rebuild utilizing Clan technology. Built on a Clan-grade Endo-Steel chassis, powered by a Clan 350 rated XL Fusion Engine and clad in ten tons of Clan-grade Ferro-Fibrous armor, the 3L saved more weight while boasting superior durability to the Inner Sphere tech model. The weight saved allowed the replacement of the standard weaponry with a pair of full Clan-grade Gauss Rifles and swapped the IS ER Mediums for more deadly Clan models. The MNL-3L also had far superior endurance in the field thanks to the four tons of Gauss reloads, two dedicated for each cannon, carried in automatically CASE equipped bays and two additional heat sinks. [2]
- MNL-V1 -
- MGL-V3 -
- Dark Age - One Mangonel sighted in action during the Dark Age era was described as mounting Autocannons instead of Gauss Rifles.
Notable Pilots
- Anastasia Kerensky - Clan MechWarrior and Mercenary Commander.
- Enlil Searcy -