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| image = [[File:Morgenstern TRO3085.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:Morgenstern TRO3085.jpg|191px]]
| name = ''Morgenstern''
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| name = Morgenstern
 
| manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 116-117, "MR-1S Morgenstern"</ref>
 
| manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 116-117, "MR-1S Morgenstern"</ref>
 
| production year = 3086
 
| production year = 3086
 
| year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2220/morgenstern-mr-1s/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2220/morgenstern-mr-1s/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| model = MR-1S
 
| model = MR-1S
| Class = Medium OmniFighter
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| Class = Medium
 
| Cost = N/A<ref name="MUL1"/>
 
| Cost = N/A<ref name="MUL1"/>
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
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| Introduced = 3086
 
| mass = 70 tons<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
 
| mass = 70 tons<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
 
| structural integrity = 7<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
 
| structural integrity = 7<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
 
| frame = [[Lockheed/CBM 300]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
 
| frame = [[Lockheed/CBM 300]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
 
| power plant = [[WAS 280]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
 
| power plant = [[WAS 280]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
| armor = [[Donegal Omni-Sheath Ferro-Aluminum]]
 
 
| Fuel = 320<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
 
| Fuel = 320<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
 
| armament =
 
| armament =
 
Prime Configuration
 
Prime Configuration
* 2x [[ER large laser]]s<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/><br>
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*2x [[ER Large Laser]]s<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/><br>
* 2x [[MML-7]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/><br>
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*2x [[MML-7]]s w/[[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/><br>
* 1x [[ER medium laser]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
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*1x [[ER Medium Laser]]<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
 
| communications system = [[Lockheed/CBM COMSET 300]]
 
| communications system = [[Lockheed/CBM COMSET 300]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[Lockheed/CBM TarSet 75]]
 
| tracking & targeting system = [[Lockheed/CBM TarSet 75]]
| heat sinks = 10 [[double heat sink]]s
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| heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink]]s
 
| BV (2.0) = 1,640<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/><br>1,658<ref name="MUL1"/>
 
| BV (2.0) = 1,640<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/><br>1,658<ref name="MUL1"/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The '''''Morgenstern''''' is a [[Lyran Commonwealth]] [[OmniFighter]] intended to replace the aging ''[[Lucifer]]'', ''[[Hellcat (Aerospace Fighter class)|Hellcat]]'' and [[Lightning (Aerospace Fighter class)|''Lightning'']] [[Aerospace Fighter|aerospace fighters]].<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
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The '''''Morgenstern''''' is a [[Lyran Commonwealth]] [[OmniFighter]] intended to replace the aging ''[[Lucifer]]'', ''[[Hellcat]]'' and [[Lightning (Aerospace Fighter class)|''Lightning'']] [[Aerospace Fighter]]s.<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
  
Much like the ''[[Eisensturm]]'' was intended to take the place of the ''[[Chippewa]]'', immediately prior to the [[Jihad]] [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]] looked to develop an advanced-tech replacement for the ''Lucifer'', which was only ever intended as a [[Succession Wars era]] stopgap design. After the [[Word of Blake]] assault on [[Tharkad]] heavily damaged the company's production lines for the ''Hellcat'' and ''Lightning'', the design team noted that all three fighters had similar weights and components, expanding the project to develop an OmniFighter that could replace all three fighters.<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
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Much like the ''[[Eisensturm]]'' was intended to take the place of the ''[[Chippewa]]'', immediately prior to the [[Jihad]] [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]] looked to develop an advanced-tech replacement for the ''Lucifer'', which was only ever intended as a [[Succession Wars era]] stop-gap design. After the [[Word of Blake]] assault on [[Tharkad]] heavily damaged the company's production lines for the ''Hellcat'' and ''Lightning'', the design team noted that all three fighters had similar weights and components, expanding the project to develop an OmniFighter that could replace all three fighters.<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
  
Attempting to reduce costs to make it more palatable to the [[LCAF]] to replace such a large segment of its fighter wings, the ''Morgenstern'' mounts a standard [[WAS 280]]-rated [[fusion engine]], matching but not surpassing the thrust of its three progenitor designs. As well as ensuring better atmospheric performance than the ''Lucifer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[standard armor]], 16 tons of [[Donegal Omni-Sheath]] [[ferro-aluminum]] gave the fighter respectable protection for its weight while freeing up 31 tons of [[pod space]] for a devastating volume of weaponry. However this pod space came at the cost of internal fuel capacity and hard-mounted heat sinks, carrying only four tons of fuel and 10 [[double heat sink]]s on its base chassis.<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
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Attempting to reduce costs to make it more palatable to the [[LCAF]] to replace such a large segment of its fighter wings, the ''Morgenstern'' mounts a standard WAS 280 [[Fusion Engine]], matching but not surpassing the thrust of its three progentior designs. As well as ensuring better atmospheric perfomance than the ''Lucifer''s standard plate, sixteen tons of Donegal Omni-Sheath [[Ferro-Aluminum]] gave the fighter respectable protection for its weight while freeing up 31 tons of pod space for a devastating volume of weaponry. However this pod-space came at the cost of internal fuel capacity and hard-mounted heat sinks, carrying only four tons of fuel and ten [[Double Heat Sink]]s on its base chassis.<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
  
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
A refined version of the ''Lucifer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapons array, the ''Morgenstern''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s primary configuration mounted twin [[ER large laser]]s beside a pair of [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced [[MML-7]] launchers in its nose. Carrying an [[ER medium laser]] to discourage pursuit from the rear, seven additional [[double heat sink]]s attempted to keep the two tons of reloads for the launchers from exploding.<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
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A refined version of the ''Lucifer''s weapons array, the ''Morgenstern'''s primary configuration mounted twin [[ER Large Laser]]s beside a pair of [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced [[MML-7]] launchers in its nose. Carrying an [[ER Medium Laser]] to discourage pursuit from the rear, seven additional heat sinks attempted to keep the two tons of reloads for the [[Multi-Missile Launcher]]s from exploding.<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
  
 
== Alternate Configurations ==
 
== Alternate Configurations ==
*; Alternate Configuration A : Intended to be equally effective as an aerospace superiority and ground attack fighter, the A configuration carried an [[ER PPC]] supported by two [[plasma rifle]]s in its nose. Three tons of reloads allow the ''Morgenstern'' A to maul even the heaviest opponents, while a single rear-mounted [[ER medium laser]] fends off attacks from behind. Eight extra [[double heat sink]]s strive to keep the heavy waste heat of its weapons in check. BV (2.0) = 2,012<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
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*;Alternate Configuration A : Intended to be equally effective as an aerospace superiority and ground attack fighter, the A configuration carried an [[ER PPC]] supported by two [[Plasma Rifle]]s in its nose. Three tons of reloads allow the ''Morgenstern'' A to maul even the heaviest opponents, while a single rear-mounted ER Medium Laser fends off attacks from behind. Eight extra heat sinks strive to keep the heavy waste heat of is weapons in check. BV (2.0) = 2,012<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
  
*; Alternate Configuration B : The ''Lightning'' clone, the B configuration mounted a massive [[improved heavy Gauss rifle]] and an [[MML-5]] in its nose, supported by six [[ER medium laser]]s, two carried in each wing and its tail. Three tons of Gauss rifle reloads and a two-ton ammo bay for the MML-5 give the ''Morgenstern'' B reasonable endurance. BV (2.0) = 1,949<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
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*;Alternate Configuration B : The ''Lightning'' clone, the B configuration mounted a massive [[Improved Heavy Gauss Rifle]] and an [[MML-5]] in its nose, supported by six ER Medium Lasers, two carried in each wing and its tail. Three tons of Gauss Rifle reloads and a two-ton ammo bay for the MML-5 give the ''Morgenstern'' B reasonable endurance. BV (2.0) = 1,949<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
  
*; Alternate Configuration C : The ''Hellcat'' configuration, the ''Morgenstern'' C mounted two paired [[ER large laser]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s in its nose, supported by a single [[large pulse laser]]. The remaining weaponry consists of two ER medium lasers in the wings, with two more mounted aft supported by a [[medium pulse laser]]. Even seven extra [[double heat sink]]s still forced pilots to rely on [[volley fire]] to avoid overheating. BV (2.0) = 1,816<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
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*;Alternate Configuration C : The ''Hellcat'' configuration, the ''Morgenstern'' C mounted two paired ER Large and ER Medium Lasers in its nose, supported by a single [[Large Pulse Laser]]. The remaining weaponry consists of two ER Medium Lasers in wing, with two more mounted aft supported by a [[Medium Pulse Laser]]. Even seven extra heat sinks still forced pilots to rely on [[Volley fire]] to avoid overheating. BV (2.0) = 1,816<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
  
*; Alternate Configuration D : A missile-heavy support platform, the D configuration featured three [[Artemis IV]]-enhanced [[MML-7]]s, one in the nose and each wing, supported by [[ER large laser]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s also carried in the nose. With an ER medium and standard [[small laser]] mounted aft, the ''Morgenstern'' D carried four tons of missile reloads, a [[targeting computer]] and one additional [[double heat sink]].  BV (2.0) = 1,704<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
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*;Alternate Configuration D : A missile-heavy support config, the D weapons package featured three Artemis enhanced MML-7s, one in the nose and each wing, supported by ER Large and Medium Laser also carried in the nose. With an ER Medium and standard [[Small Laser]] mounted aft, the ''Morgenstern'' D carried four tons of missile reloads, a [[Targeting Computer]] and one additional heat sink.  BV (2.0) = 1,704<ref name="TRO3085p116+"/>
  
*; Alternate Configuration E : This in [[Introduction Year::3134]]<ref name="MUL2"/> developed configuration carries a nose-mounted [[LRM-15]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]]. A [[large re-engineered laser]] is carried in each wing, and a single [[ER medium laser]] covers the rear of the craft. All the energy weapons are tied into a [[targeting computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,757<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 210</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6812/morgenstern-mr-1se/ MUL online entry for the Morgenstern MR-1SE variant]''</ref>
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*;Alternate Configuration E : This in [[Introduction Year::3134]]<ref name="MUL2"/> developed configuration carries a nose-mounted LRM-15 with [[Artemis IV FCS]]. A [[Large Re-engineered Laser]] is carried in each wing, and a single ER Medium Laser covers the rear of the craft. All the energy weapons are tied into a [[Targeting Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,757<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 210</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6812/morgenstern-mr-1se/ MUL online entry for the Morgenstern MR-1SE variant]''</ref>
 
 
== Related Fighters ==
 
* [[Sternensturm]] - This light fighter was designed as a complement to the ''Morgenstern''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 200</ref>
 
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
  
 
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes|Morgenstern]]
 
[[Category:Aerospace Fighter classes|Morgenstern]]
 
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes|Morgenstern]]
 
[[Category:Medium Aerospace Fighter classes|Morgenstern]]
 
[[Category:OmniFighter classes|Morgenstern]]
 
[[Category:OmniFighter classes|Morgenstern]]

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