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Line 1: − {{InfoBoxCorporation + {{InfoBoxManufacturer | image = O'Neil-BattleMechs.png | image = O'Neil-BattleMechs.png − | founded = [[3049]]<ref name=H:HSp148>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 148: "O'Neal's BattleMechs (Not Trading)"</ref> + | imagewidth = 160px − | dissolved = + | caption = Company Logo − | affiliation = + | Previous Names = − | previous_names = + | Founded = [[3049]] − | headquarters = [[Xolara]] ([[Solaris VII]])<ref name=H:HSp148/> + | Interstellar = No − | leadership = [[CEO of O'Neal's BattleMechs|CEO]] + | Sites = [[Solaris VII]] − | products = [[BattleMech]]s + | Main Products = [[BattleMech]]s − | parent = + |}} − | divisions = + − | plants = + '''O'Neal's BattleMechs''' (also alternately spelt '''O'Neil's BattleMechs'''<ref name=TRO3055Up142/>) is one of the many small garage level [[BattleMech]] manufacturing firms on [[Solaris VII]] serving the [[Solaris Games]].<ref name=StR-25>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 25 "MechTech - O'Neal's BattleMechs (X-20)"</ref> <ref name=HBHS148>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 148, "Economics - Military Industrial Complex - BattleMech Design Firms of Solaris VII - O'Neal's BattleMechs (Not Trading)"</ref> − }} − '''O'Neal's BattleMechs''' (also alternately spelt '''O'Neil's BattleMechs'''<ref name=TRO3055Up142/>) is one of the many small garage level [[BattleMech]] manufacturing firms on [[Solaris VII]] serving the [[Solaris Games]].<ref name=H:HSp148/><ref name=StR-25>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 25: "MechTech - O'Neal's BattleMechs (X-20)"</ref> ==Overview== ==Overview== − Located in an old warehouse in [[Xolara]] on the Solaris River, O'Neal's is a small team of around ten technicians who opened their doors in [[3049]], customizing or building BattleMechs from scratch under the direction of its founder [[Andrea O'Neal]] for the arenas of the Solaris VII.<ref name=H:HSp148/><ref name=StR-25/> + Located in an old warehouse in [[Xolara]] on the Solaris River, O'Neal's is a small team of around ten technicians who opened their doors in [[3049]], customizing or building BattleMechs from scratch under the direction of its founder [[Andrea O'Neal]] for the arenas of the Solaris VII.<ref name=StR-25/> <ref name=HBHS148/> − Circa [[3055]], O'Neal attracted attention when it received several large purchases from unknown contacts in the [[Draconis Combine]], the shipment arriving at its warehouse under tight security, with the firm going to the extraordinary length of shipping them via the Solaris River rather than the city streets. What the design firm received was unknown, best rumors suggested the shipment contained [[Clan]]-technology for inclusion in the firm's designs.<ref name=StR-25/> Based on later events, it's possible instead that this shipment was the remains of a [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal]] ''[[Spector]]'' whose systems O'Neal hoped to reverse engineer.<ref name=TRO3055Up142>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 142: "WER-LF-005 Werewolf"</ref> + Circa [[3055]], O'Neal attracted attention when it received several large purchases from unknown contacts in the [[Draconis Combine]], the shipment arriving at its warehouse under tight security, with the firm going to the extraordinary length of shipping them via the Solaris River rather than the city streets. What the design firm received was unknown, best rumors suggested the shipment contained [[Clan]]-technology for inclusion in the firm's designs. <ref name=StR-25/> Based on later events, it's possible instead that this shipment was the remains of a [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal]] ''[[Spector]]'' whose systems O'Neal hoped to reverse engineer.<ref name=TRO3055Up142>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 142 "WER-LF-005 Werewolf"</ref> − O'Neal would experience its most notable success when it introduced the WER-LF-004 ''Werewolf'' in [[3056]], the highly mobile and powerful design proving popular in the arenas if not arousing any interest from the [[Great House]] militaries, who cited the short-range and lacking ammunition stores. With no major manufacturer expressing interest in manufacturing the ''Werewolf'', O'Neal instead focused on the [[:Category:Solaris Stables|stables]] and independents, announcing her plans to sponsor a new stable for testing the firm's designs and new equipment. Drawing a number of [[dispossessed]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] to visit its warehouse, the firm ultimately focused on its burgeoning relationship with the [[Banshees Stables]] who expressed a fondness for the ''Werewolf''.<ref name=H:HSp148/><ref name=TRO3055Up142/><ref name=StR-25/><ref name=StR-62>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 62: "Werewolf"</ref> + O'Neal would experience its most notable success when it introduced the WER-LF-004 ''Werewolf'' in [[3056]], the highly mobile and powerful design proving popular in the arenas if not arousing any interest from the [[Great House]] militaries, who cited the short-range and lacking ammunition stores. With no major manufacturer expressing interest in manufacturing the ''Werewolf'', O'Neal instead focused on the [[:Category:Solaris Stables|stables]] and independents, announcing her plans to sponsor a new stable for testing the firm's designs and new equipment. Drawing a number of [[dispossessed]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] to visit its warehouse, the firm ultimately focused on its burgeoning relationship with the [[Banshees Stables]] who expressed a fondness for the ''Werewolf''.<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> <ref name=StR-25/><ref name=HBHS148/> <ref name=StR-62>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 62 "Werewolf"</ref> − In [[3060]], the Banshees approached O'Neal seeking a modifications to the WER-LF-004 model for an upcoming grudge match in the [[Hartford Gardens]] against the [[Huntsmen Stables]]. O'Neal agreed and proposed additional experimental modifications that the company wanted to field-test — most notably an imperfect and temperamental copy of [[Star League era]] [[Null Signature System]]. The resulting WER-LF-005 model's debut was a stunning success, with the functional null signature system allowing the Banshee's [[Alan Penkerhman|Alan "Wolfman" Penkerhman]] to easily best Huntsmen [[Mark Clark|Mark "The Shark" Clark]]'s ''[[Hunchback]]''.<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> + In [[3060]] the Banshees approached O'Neal seeking a modifications to the WER-LF-004 model for an upcoming grudge match in the [[Hartford Gardens]] against the [[Huntsmen Stables]]. O'Neal agreed and proposed additional experimental modifications that the company wanted to field-test — most notably an imperfect and temperamental copy of [[Star League era]] [[Null Signature System]]. The resulting WER-LF-005 model's debut was a stunning success, with the functional null signature system allowing the Banshee's [[Alan Penkerhman|Alan "Wolfman" Penkerhman]] to easily best Huntsmen [[Mark Clark|Mark "The Shark" Clark's]] ''[[Hunchback]]''.<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> − By [[3067]], O'Neal BattleMechs were still one of the more well-known garage level 'Mech design firms of Solaris VII, but aside from a slight expansion to just under fifteen techs, the firm had not produced new designs to rival the ''Werewolf''.<ref name=H:HSp148/> While the volume of its losses were unknown, like Solaris as a whole, O'Neal's BattleMechs suffered during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Operation SHOWTIME|occupation of Solaris]] at the start of the [[Jihad]], losing its ability to construct BattleMechs like all its competitors save the [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]].<ref name=ola29>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 29: "Solaris VII"</ref> + By [[3067]] O'Neal BattleMechs were still one of the more well-known garage level 'Mech design firms of Solaris VII, but aside from a slight expansion to just under fifteen techs, the firm had not produced new designs to rival the ''Werewolf''. <ref name=HBHS148/> While the volume of its losses were unknown, like Solaris as a whole, O'Neal's BattleMechs suffered during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Operation SHOWTIME|occupation of Solaris]] at ths start of the [[Jihad]], losing its ability to construct BattleMechs like all its competitors save the [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]]. <ref name=ola29>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 29 "Solaris VII"</ref> ==Manufacturing== ==Manufacturing== Line 29:
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Line 35: | colspan="2" align="center " | <u>Mechs</u> | colspan="2" align="center " | <u>Mechs</u> |- |- − | [[Werewolf (BattleMech)|WER-LF-004 ''Werewolf'']]<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> + | [[Werewolf|WER-LF-004 ''Werewolf'']]<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> − | [[Medium BattleMech]] + | [[Medium BattleMech]] |- |- − | [[Werewolf (BattleMech)|WER-LF-005 ''Werewolf'']]<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> + | [[Werewolf|WER-LF-005 ''Werewolf'']]<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> | Medium BattleMech | Medium BattleMech |- |- Line 48:
Line 46: | ''Werewolf''<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> | ''Werewolf''<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> |- |- − | colspan="2" align="center " | <u>[[Extralight Fusion Engine]]</u> + | colspan="2" align="center " | <u>[[Extralight fusion engine]]</u> |- |- | [[Nissan 200 XL]] | [[Nissan 200 XL]] Line 58:
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Line 74: ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]'' + *''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]'' − * ''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]'' + *''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]'' − * ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' + *''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' + *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' − − [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth Corporations|O'Neal's BattleMechs]] + [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth Companies|O'Neal's BattleMechs]] [[Category: Manufacturing Centers|O'Neal's BattleMechs]] [[Category: Manufacturing Centers|O'Neal's BattleMechs]]
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| − | + | | caption = Company Logo | |
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| − | | | + | | Founded = [[3049]] |
| − | | | + | | Interstellar = No |
| − | | | + | | Sites = [[Solaris VII]] |
| − | | | + | | Main Products = [[BattleMech]]s |
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| − | + | '''O'Neal's BattleMechs''' (also alternately spelt '''O'Neil's BattleMechs'''<ref name=TRO3055Up142/>) is one of the many small garage level [[BattleMech]] manufacturing firms on [[Solaris VII]] serving the [[Solaris Games]].<ref name=StR-25>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 25 "MechTech - O'Neal's BattleMechs (X-20)"</ref> <ref name=HBHS148>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 148, "Economics - Military Industrial Complex - BattleMech Design Firms of Solaris VII - O'Neal's BattleMechs (Not Trading)"</ref> | |
| − | }} | ||
| − | '''O'Neal's BattleMechs''' (also alternately spelt '''O'Neil's BattleMechs'''<ref name=TRO3055Up142/>) is one of the many small garage level [[BattleMech]] manufacturing firms on [[Solaris VII]] serving the [[Solaris Games]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | Located in an old warehouse in [[Xolara]] on the Solaris River, O'Neal's is a small team of around ten technicians who opened their doors in [[3049]], customizing or building BattleMechs from scratch under the direction of its founder [[Andrea O'Neal]] for the arenas of the Solaris VII.<ref name= | + | Located in an old warehouse in [[Xolara]] on the Solaris River, O'Neal's is a small team of around ten technicians who opened their doors in [[3049]], customizing or building BattleMechs from scratch under the direction of its founder [[Andrea O'Neal]] for the arenas of the Solaris VII.<ref name=StR-25/> <ref name=HBHS148/> |
| − | Circa [[3055]], O'Neal attracted attention when it received several large purchases from unknown contacts in the [[Draconis Combine]], the shipment arriving at its warehouse under tight security, with the firm going to the extraordinary length of shipping them via the Solaris River rather than the city streets. What the design firm received was unknown, best rumors suggested the shipment contained [[Clan]]-technology for inclusion in the firm's designs.<ref name=StR-25/> Based on later events, it's possible instead that this shipment was the remains of a [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal]] ''[[Spector]]'' whose systems O'Neal hoped to reverse engineer.<ref name=TRO3055Up142>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 142 | + | Circa [[3055]], O'Neal attracted attention when it received several large purchases from unknown contacts in the [[Draconis Combine]], the shipment arriving at its warehouse under tight security, with the firm going to the extraordinary length of shipping them via the Solaris River rather than the city streets. What the design firm received was unknown, best rumors suggested the shipment contained [[Clan]]-technology for inclusion in the firm's designs. <ref name=StR-25/> Based on later events, it's possible instead that this shipment was the remains of a [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal]] ''[[Spector]]'' whose systems O'Neal hoped to reverse engineer.<ref name=TRO3055Up142>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 142 "WER-LF-005 Werewolf"</ref> |
| − | O'Neal would experience its most notable success when it introduced the WER-LF-004 ''Werewolf'' in [[3056]], the highly mobile and powerful design proving popular in the arenas if not arousing any interest from the [[Great House]] militaries, who cited the short-range and lacking ammunition stores. With no major manufacturer expressing interest in manufacturing the ''Werewolf'', O'Neal instead focused on the [[:Category:Solaris Stables|stables]] and independents, announcing her plans to sponsor a new stable for testing the firm's designs and new equipment. Drawing a number of [[dispossessed]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] to visit its warehouse, the firm ultimately focused on its burgeoning relationship with the [[Banshees Stables]] who expressed a fondness for the ''Werewolf''.<ref name= | + | O'Neal would experience its most notable success when it introduced the WER-LF-004 ''Werewolf'' in [[3056]], the highly mobile and powerful design proving popular in the arenas if not arousing any interest from the [[Great House]] militaries, who cited the short-range and lacking ammunition stores. With no major manufacturer expressing interest in manufacturing the ''Werewolf'', O'Neal instead focused on the [[:Category:Solaris Stables|stables]] and independents, announcing her plans to sponsor a new stable for testing the firm's designs and new equipment. Drawing a number of [[dispossessed]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] to visit its warehouse, the firm ultimately focused on its burgeoning relationship with the [[Banshees Stables]] who expressed a fondness for the ''Werewolf''.<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> <ref name=StR-25/><ref name=HBHS148/> <ref name=StR-62>''Solaris: The Reaches'', p. 62 "Werewolf"</ref> |
| − | In [[3060]] | + | In [[3060]] the Banshees approached O'Neal seeking a modifications to the WER-LF-004 model for an upcoming grudge match in the [[Hartford Gardens]] against the [[Huntsmen Stables]]. O'Neal agreed and proposed additional experimental modifications that the company wanted to field-test — most notably an imperfect and temperamental copy of [[Star League era]] [[Null Signature System]]. The resulting WER-LF-005 model's debut was a stunning success, with the functional null signature system allowing the Banshee's [[Alan Penkerhman|Alan "Wolfman" Penkerhman]] to easily best Huntsmen [[Mark Clark|Mark "The Shark" Clark's]] ''[[Hunchback]]''.<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> |
| − | By [[3067]] | + | By [[3067]] O'Neal BattleMechs were still one of the more well-known garage level 'Mech design firms of Solaris VII, but aside from a slight expansion to just under fifteen techs, the firm had not produced new designs to rival the ''Werewolf''. <ref name=HBHS148/> While the volume of its losses were unknown, like Solaris as a whole, O'Neal's BattleMechs suffered during the [[Word of Blake]] [[Operation SHOWTIME|occupation of Solaris]] at ths start of the [[Jihad]], losing its ability to construct BattleMechs like all its competitors save the [[Vining Engineering and Salvage Team]]. <ref name=ola29>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 29 "Solaris VII"</ref> |
==Manufacturing== | ==Manufacturing== | ||
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===Solaris VII=== | ===Solaris VII=== | ||
| − | {|class="wikitable" | + | {|class="wikitable" |
! colspan="2" |Components produced on Solaris VII:<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> | ! colspan="2" |Components produced on Solaris VII:<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> | ||
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| colspan="2" align="center " | <u>Mechs</u> | | colspan="2" align="center " | <u>Mechs</u> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[Werewolf | + | | [[Werewolf|WER-LF-004 ''Werewolf'']]<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> |
| − | | [[Medium BattleMech]] | + | | [[Medium BattleMech]] |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[Werewolf | + | | [[Werewolf|WER-LF-005 ''Werewolf'']]<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> |
| Medium BattleMech | | Medium BattleMech | ||
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| ''Werewolf''<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> | | ''Werewolf''<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> | ||
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| − | | colspan="2" align="center " | <u>[[Extralight | + | | colspan="2" align="center " | <u>[[Extralight fusion engine]]</u> |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Nissan 200 XL]] | | [[Nissan 200 XL]] | ||
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| ''Werewolf''<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> | | ''Werewolf''<ref name=TRO3055Up142/> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | colspan="2" align="center " | <u>[[Armor | + | | colspan="2" align="center " | <u>[[Armor - BattleMechs & Vehicles]]</u> |
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| [[Starshield]] w/[[Null Signature System]] | | [[Starshield]] w/[[Null Signature System]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]'' | + | *''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]'' | + | *''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' | + | *''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' | + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' |
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| − | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth | + | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth Companies|O'Neal's BattleMechs]] |
[[Category: Manufacturing Centers|O'Neal's BattleMechs]] | [[Category: Manufacturing Centers|O'Neal's BattleMechs]] | ||