Morrigan (BattleMech)
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| Morrigan | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Mualang Alpha |
| Class | Light |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | NCIS Endo Steel Type L |
| Armor | Alpha Composite Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Consolidated 280 XL |
| Speed | 129 km/h |
| Jump Jets | None |
| Armament | |
| BV (2.0) | 1,523[1] |
Description
The Morrigan is a Light BattleMech that was developed by Clan Nova Cat just after the Jihad. The Nova Cats conceived the Morrigan to meet their need for a new Scout 'Mech. The Nova Cats received technical and material support from the Draconis Combine who had access to the design as well. Political wrangling among the Nova Cats and Draconis Combine kept the overall production numbers low. The design was deployed as part of the Nova Cat's Second Line troops, and the Combine sent Morrigans to their elite units.
For its role as a scout, the 'Mech is equipped with an Active Probe to search out hidden targets. Its XL Fusion engine allows for the design to reach speeds up to 129kph, which helps make up for lack of Jump Jets. The Morrigan's hull is protected by 5.5 tons of Ferro-Fibrous armor.[2]
Armament
The 'Mech's main hard hitting weapon is its Model X Heavy Large Laser. To accommodate the Heavy Laser is its three ATM 3 Missile Launchers, which 3 tons of ammunition has been allocated to it. With only 20 Double Heat Sinks, a MechWarrior would needs careful from overheating the machine.[3]
Variants
- Morrigan 2 - This is an all energy weapon variant of the Morrigan designed for the Draconis Combine's use. The ATM 3s are removed and switched out for a pair of ER Medium Lasers and Small Pulse Lasers. A Targeting Computer, heat sinks and additional armor round up the additional changes to this variant. BV(2.0)=????[4]
- Morrigan 3 - This is an Experimental Tech variant, which is based on the first Combine variant. This removes the Heavy Laser and Targeting Computer for an experimental BattleMech Taser. BV(2.0)=????[5]
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 147 - Morrigan's BV.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 146-147 - Fluff on Morrigan.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 146-147 - Weapons and equipment info.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 146 - Morrigan's first Draconis Combine variant.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 146 - Taser variant of Morrigan.