Night Gyr

Night Gyr
Production information
Manufacturer	Ironhold Gamma Complex
Production Year	3052
Model	Prime
Class	Heavy
Cost	19,957,656 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type	Clan OmniMech
Mass	75 tons
Chassis	JF 7 Light Endo Steel
Armor	Compound JF Ferro-Fibrous
Engine	300 JF Extralight
Communications System	JF 3048 Series II
Targeting Tracking System	Ironhold Mk II
Heat Sinks	20 Double heat sinks
Speed	65 km/h
Jump Jets	JF Standard
Armament	Primary Configuration 2x ER PPCs 1x Ultra Autocannon/10 3x Medium Pulse Lasers
BV (1.0)	2,750
BV (2.0)	2,830

Description

The Night Gyr came back with Clan Jade Falcon leaders following their return to the Clan homeworlds in 3051 to elect a new ilKhan. It has become more prevalent in the Falcon touman following the Refusal War. No expense was spared in the manufacture of this OmniMech that uses an XL engine and Endo Steel to save weight. It also incorporates eleven and a half tons of ferro-fibrous armor. Though it is on the slow end for a Clan heavy 'Mech, the Night Gyr mounts four fixed jump jets that enable it to jump up to 120 meters in a single bound. The design was a testbed for some new technologies, including the Laser Heat Sink, which was eventually phased out due to a lack of increased performance.

During the Wars of Reaving, Night Gyr's production facilities on Ironhold would end up being destroyed in 3076.

Weapons and Equipment

The primary configuration is hard-hitting, mounting a pair of ER PPCs located in the left arm and an Ultra Autocannon/10 in the right. This blistering firepower can often take down an opponent before they are in range. Three Medium Pulse Lasers serve as accurate backups. Eight additional double heat sinks keep the 'Mech fairly cool.

Variants

• Alternate Configuration A 

  This first variant is a short-range powerhouse. It mounts an Ultra Autocannon/20 to breach opponent's armor and a pair of Streak SRM-6s to exploit those holes. A Large Pulse Laser and a trio of Medium Pulse Lasers are highly accurate weapons that can help to minimize collateral damage in an urban environment. Even with four additional double heat sinks, this variant can be quickly overwhelmed by heat. BV (1.0) = 2,522, BV (2.0) = 2,680

• Alternate Configuration B 

  The Night Gyr B seeks to destroy opponents before they can return fire. A pair of Gauss rifles and LB-X Autocannon/2s carry out that mandate. Ammo is somewhat lacking, however, so this design cannot stray far from supply, especially as it has no backup energy weapons. BV (1.0) = 2,145, BV (2.0) = 2,140

• Alternate Configuration C 

  Another long-range variant, the C mounts three Ultra Autocannon/2s and two ER Large Lasers. A pair of ER Medium Lasers are present for backup. All of these weapons are linked to a Targeting Computer. Six extra heat sinks ensure the 'Mech stays mostly cool. BV (1.0) = 2,350, BV (2.0) = 2,468

• Alternate Configuration D 

  This missile boat carries four LRM-20 launchers, each of which is slaved to an Artemis IV FCS. Six tons of ammunition is barely enough to keep it firing for a minute. A Large Pulse Laser and Medium Pulse Laser are effective backup weapons. BV (1.0) = 2,708, BV (2.0) = 2,889

• Alternate Configuration E 

  This variant uses massed pulse lasers, two large and six medium, in conjunction with an ATM 6 and an SRM-6. The ATM only mounts two tons of ammunition, limiting its flexibility. BV (1.0) = 2,554, BV (2.0) = 2,717

• Alternate Configuration F 

  This variant uses Hyper-Assault Gauss technology to its fullest. Armed with a HAG-20 and a HAG-30, this variant can lay down incredible flak at range. Backing these up are a pair of ER Medium Lasers, and all the weapons are linked to a Targeting Computer. The F also carries an ECM Suite. BV (2.0) = 2,958

• Alternate Configuration G 

  Making use of advanced PPC Capacitor technology, this Dark Age variant mounts a capacitor-enabled ER PPC and a LB-X Autocannon/5 in each arm. It also equips an ER Flamer in each side torso and a third in the head. Sixteen Double Heat Sinks can just about handle the tremendous heat output from the long-range weapons, but this 'Mech will easily overheat if its operator pushes it too hard. BV (2.0) = 3,069

• Alternate Configuration H 

  The heavy laser variant only mounts one, a Heavy Large Laser. A Gauss rifle gives it long-range firepower, while an Ultra Autocannon/10 is effective at medium and short range. A Medium Pulse Laser is an accurate backup weapon. Five heat sinks are added to ensure the design never has to worry about heat. An ECM Suite provides protection against some enemy electronics. BV (1.0) = 2,484, BV (2.0) = 2,428

• Alternate Configuration T 

  This variant mounts an intimidating array of weapons, carrying a pair of ER PPCs to use at long range and three Medium Pulse Lasers and a fearsome LB-X Autocannon/20 for close work. Heat output is a concern, however, even with seventeen Double Heat Sinks. BV (2.0) = 2,767

• Alternate Configuration X 

  A long-range configuration, the X variant carries a pair of rotary autocannon/5s and a pair of Streak LRM-10 launchers, althouh its only short-range weapon is a head-mounted Micro Pulse Laser. Twelve Double Heat Sinks provide more than enough heat dissipation ability to keep this variant cool. BV (2.0) = 2,781

Apocryphal Configurations

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The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

These variants were introduced in various apocryphal sources, and thus far have not appeared in any canonical media.

From MechWarrior Online:

• NGT-JK "Jade Kite" 

  A customized variant of the Night Gyr. The Jade Kite uses a pair of Ultra Autocannon/2s in its left arm, supported by a pair of ammo. The left torso carries a pair of Machine Guns, each with one ton of autocannon ammo and a half-ton of machine gun ammo. The right arm carries a pair of ER PPCs. In the right torso, two Streak SRM-6s with two tons of ammo.

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Design Quirks

The Night Gyr has the following Design Quirk:

• Difficult to Maintain

Notable Pilots

See: Category:Notable Night Gyr Pilots

Notes

• In German products, the unit's proper Clan name was wrongly translated to Geierfalk, which literally means "Vulture Falcon", while the correct translation would be Gerfalk.

• Plastic Night Gyr Prime is included in BattleTech: Clan Support Star

Gallery

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  Original Night Gyr from TRO:3058

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  Night Gyr from RG:iClan v22

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  Night Gyr Prime in combat from CCG

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  Night Gyr A in combat from CCG

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  Night Gyr B in motion from CCG

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  Night Gyr C in motion from CCG

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  Night Gyr D in battle from CCG

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  Model of Night Gyr from MWO

Bibliography

• Master Unit List
• Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 22
• Record Sheets: 3055/3058
• Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
• Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
• Record Sheets: Upgrades
• A Rending of Falcons (novel)
• Technical Readout: 3058
• Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
• The Wars of Reaving Supplemental