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| − | The largest [[BattleMech]] ever built by [[HildCo Interplanetary]], the '''''Pillager''''' is built as a larger version of the ''[[Victor]]'', and is intended for assaulting urban centers and hardened fortifications. These design parameters were paramount as the [[SLDF]] mobilized to wage the [[Reunification War]]. Later ''Pillagers'' were upgraded with more cutting-edge Star League technology. Production of the ''Pillager'' halted not because its facility was destroyed, but the advanced [[Gauss | + | The largest [[BattleMech]] ever built by [[HildCo Interplanetary]], the '''''Pillager''''' is built as a larger version of the ''[[Victor]]'', and is intended for assaulting urban centers and hardened fortifications. These design parameters were paramount as the [[SLDF]] mobilized to wage the [[Reunification War]]. Later ''Pillagers'' were upgraded with more cutting-edge Star League technology. Production of the ''Pillager'' halted not because its facility was destroyed, but the advanced [[Gauss rifle]] and [[XL engine]] production lines had been obliterated by the [[Extinction Era::Second Succession War|end of the Second Succession War]]. Curiously, Hildco did not restart production of the original PLG-1N, rather the ''Pillager'' lines only began production again in [[Reintroduction Year::3058]] when advanced components were once again available for the PLG-3Z.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058'', p. 150</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 228</ref><ref name= his24/><ref name=his171/> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The PLG-3Z ''Pillager'' is built using a lightweight [[Vlar 300]] | + | The PLG-3Z ''Pillager'' is built using a lightweight [[Vlar 300]] XL engine, which weighs half as much as a standard [[fusion engine]] and gives the ''Pillager'' a top speed of 54 km/h. The small mass of the engine allows the 'Mech to mount an obscene array of weapons. The 'Mech's mobility is enhanced with three [[HildCo Model 13]] [[jump jet]]s that allow it to jump up to ninety meters. The ''Pillager'' has excellent armor protection at nineteen and a half tons and has fourteen [[double heat sink]]s that provide more than enough heat dissipation capability for the ''Pillager'''s needs. |
The primary weapons on the ''Pillager'' are a pair of [[Poland Main Model A]] [[Gauss Rifle]]s, which allow the ''Pillager'' to engage an enemy at up to six hundred and sixty meters. The Gauss Rifles are supported at intermediate ranges by a [[Defiance B3L]] [[Large Laser]]. For close range combat, the ''Pillager'' has four [[Ceres Arms]] [[Medium Laser]]s that provide a devastating close range barrage. | The primary weapons on the ''Pillager'' are a pair of [[Poland Main Model A]] [[Gauss Rifle]]s, which allow the ''Pillager'' to engage an enemy at up to six hundred and sixty meters. The Gauss Rifles are supported at intermediate ranges by a [[Defiance B3L]] [[Large Laser]]. For close range combat, the ''Pillager'' has four [[Ceres Arms]] [[Medium Laser]]s that provide a devastating close range barrage. | ||
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*;PLG-1N : The original ''Pillager'', designed in [[Introduction Year::2575]] and fielded for the first two decades of the [[Reunification War]]<ref name=his171/>, uses a standard Fusion Engine instead of the Extralight model that went into production. Other limitations include a 60 meter jump range and 17 tons of armor. The weapons suite was also different, relying on twin torso mounted [[Autocannon/20]]s, a single [[SRM-4]], and three [[Medium Laser]]s; one mounted in each arm and a head-mounted laser firing to the rear. Sixteen single heat sinks kept the heat under control. BV (2.0) = 1,812<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 271</ref><ref>''[[Stardate]]'' Vol. 3, Issue 5</ref> | *;PLG-1N : The original ''Pillager'', designed in [[Introduction Year::2575]] and fielded for the first two decades of the [[Reunification War]]<ref name=his171/>, uses a standard Fusion Engine instead of the Extralight model that went into production. Other limitations include a 60 meter jump range and 17 tons of armor. The weapons suite was also different, relying on twin torso mounted [[Autocannon/20]]s, a single [[SRM-4]], and three [[Medium Laser]]s; one mounted in each arm and a head-mounted laser firing to the rear. Sixteen single heat sinks kept the heat under control. BV (2.0) = 1,812<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 271</ref><ref>''[[Stardate]]'' Vol. 3, Issue 5</ref> | ||
| − | *;PLG-4Z : The 4Z variant of the ''Pillager'' is built to provide an almost perfect long range sniper 'Mech. It walked off [[Hellespont Industrials]]' production line in the mid-3060s, as HildCo did not have the ability to produce the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s new [[Stealth Armor]], which the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces#Strategios|Strategios]] insisted be incorporated. The armor makes it harder to hit, as does the required [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. In order to do this, the 'Mech has had two Medium Lasers and the Large Laser removed. The remaining Medium Lasers have been upgraded to [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The ''Pillager'' has also replaced the | + | *;PLG-4Z : The 4Z variant of the ''Pillager'' is built to provide an almost perfect long range sniper 'Mech. It walked off [[Hellespont Industrials]]' production line in the mid-3060s, as HildCo did not have the ability to produce the [[Capellan Confederation]]'s new [[Stealth Armor]], which the [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces#Strategios|Strategios]] insisted be incorporated. The armor makes it harder to hit, as does the required [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. In order to do this, the 'Mech has had two Medium Lasers and the Large Laser removed. The remaining Medium Lasers have been upgraded to [[ER Medium Laser]]s. The ''Pillager'' has also replaced the XL engine with a standard engine and added [[CASE]] for more reliability, so the 'Mech can survive a side torso destruction. BV (1.0) = 2,542<ref name=CO/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 354</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,868<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 272</ref> |
*;PLG-5L : The 5L is an upgrade to the original 3Z. It removes one of the Gauss Rifles to make room for an [[Arrow IV Artillery]] piece and three tons of ammunition for it. The remaining rifle has four tons of ammunition. Three lasers remain, all of them [[ER Medium Laser]]s, though the large is upgraded to an [[ER PPC]]. Only ten [[double heat sink]]s remain, potentially causing serious heat problems for a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] who wishes to fire indiscriminately. Finally, a Guardian ECM Suite aids the 'Mech defensively. BV (1.0) = 1,911<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 355</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,656<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 273</ref> | *;PLG-5L : The 5L is an upgrade to the original 3Z. It removes one of the Gauss Rifles to make room for an [[Arrow IV Artillery]] piece and three tons of ammunition for it. The remaining rifle has four tons of ammunition. Three lasers remain, all of them [[ER Medium Laser]]s, though the large is upgraded to an [[ER PPC]]. Only ten [[double heat sink]]s remain, potentially causing serious heat problems for a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] who wishes to fire indiscriminately. Finally, a Guardian ECM Suite aids the 'Mech defensively. BV (1.0) = 1,911<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades'', p. 355</ref>, BV (2.0) = 2,656<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 273</ref> | ||
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| Pillager | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | HildCo Interplanetary [1] StarCorps [1] |
| Production Year | 2594[2][3][4] |
| Model | PLG-3Z |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 22,290,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | HildCo Heavy Type VIIQT |
| Armor | StarSlab/9.5 Mk II |
| Engine | Vlar 300 XL |
| Communications System | CeresCom Recon Model 12k |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Jump Jets | HildCo Model 13 |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 2,551[5][6] |
| BV (2.0) | 2,697[7] |
Contents
Description
The largest BattleMech ever built by HildCo Interplanetary, the Pillager is built as a larger version of the Victor, and is intended for assaulting urban centers and hardened fortifications. These design parameters were paramount as the SLDF mobilized to wage the Reunification War. Later Pillagers were upgraded with more cutting-edge Star League technology. Production of the Pillager halted not because its facility was destroyed, but the advanced Gauss rifle and XL engine production lines had been obliterated by the end of the Second Succession War. Curiously, Hildco did not restart production of the original PLG-1N, rather the Pillager lines only began production again in 3058 when advanced components were once again available for the PLG-3Z.[8][9][3][4]
Weapons and Equipment
The PLG-3Z Pillager is built using a lightweight Vlar 300 XL engine, which weighs half as much as a standard fusion engine and gives the Pillager a top speed of 54 km/h. The small mass of the engine allows the 'Mech to mount an obscene array of weapons. The 'Mech's mobility is enhanced with three HildCo Model 13 jump jets that allow it to jump up to ninety meters. The Pillager has excellent armor protection at nineteen and a half tons and has fourteen double heat sinks that provide more than enough heat dissipation capability for the Pillager's needs.
The primary weapons on the Pillager are a pair of Poland Main Model A Gauss Rifles, which allow the Pillager to engage an enemy at up to six hundred and sixty meters. The Gauss Rifles are supported at intermediate ranges by a Defiance B3L Large Laser. For close range combat, the Pillager has four Ceres Arms Medium Lasers that provide a devastating close range barrage.
Variants
- PLG-1N
- The original Pillager, designed in 2575 and fielded for the first two decades of the Reunification War[4], uses a standard Fusion Engine instead of the Extralight model that went into production. Other limitations include a 60 meter jump range and 17 tons of armor. The weapons suite was also different, relying on twin torso mounted Autocannon/20s, a single SRM-4, and three Medium Lasers; one mounted in each arm and a head-mounted laser firing to the rear. Sixteen single heat sinks kept the heat under control. BV (2.0) = 1,812[10][11]
- PLG-4Z
- The 4Z variant of the Pillager is built to provide an almost perfect long range sniper 'Mech. It walked off Hellespont Industrials' production line in the mid-3060s, as HildCo did not have the ability to produce the Capellan Confederation's new Stealth Armor, which the Strategios insisted be incorporated. The armor makes it harder to hit, as does the required Guardian ECM Suite. In order to do this, the 'Mech has had two Medium Lasers and the Large Laser removed. The remaining Medium Lasers have been upgraded to ER Medium Lasers. The Pillager has also replaced the XL engine with a standard engine and added CASE for more reliability, so the 'Mech can survive a side torso destruction. BV (1.0) = 2,542[5][12], BV (2.0) = 2,868[13]
- PLG-5L
- The 5L is an upgrade to the original 3Z. It removes one of the Gauss Rifles to make room for an Arrow IV Artillery piece and three tons of ammunition for it. The remaining rifle has four tons of ammunition. Three lasers remain, all of them ER Medium Lasers, though the large is upgraded to an ER PPC. Only ten double heat sinks remain, potentially causing serious heat problems for a MechWarrior who wishes to fire indiscriminately. Finally, a Guardian ECM Suite aids the 'Mech defensively. BV (1.0) = 1,911[14], BV (2.0) = 2,656[15]
- PLG-5Z
- This upgraded version of the 4Z removes the jump jets and a ton of Gauss ammo to mount an ER PPC. It takes advantage of the heat buildup from the Stealth Armor and PPC to mount Triple Strength Myomer so that it can move on the ground more quickly. BV (1.0) = 2,240[16], BV (2.0) = 3,008[17]
- PLG-4X Pillager "Anvil"
- Created as a defensive artillery unit, the Pillager Anvil replaces all the standard weaponry, equipment, and torso with two Long Tom Artillery Cannons. A head mounted Laser AMS required the use of a Small Cockpit. A Light Engine allows the Pillager Anvil to retain the movement curve of the original, but the jump jets and two tons of armor were replaced by experimental Coolant Pods to keep the Pillager Anvil's heat under control.[18] BV (2.0) = 1,927[19]
Design Quirks
The Pillager has the following Design Quirk:[20]
Notable pilots
- Solaris VII gladiator Michael Searcy piloted a 3Z model of the Pillager during his last fights and the Solaris Riots, which in turn were the first spark of FedCom Civil War, until his apparent death.[21].
Notes
The Pillager first appeared in the apocryphal Stardate volume 3, issue 5. While its artwork changed substantially between its appearance here and its subsequent publication in TRO:3058, the broad strokes of its in-universe history would remain the same.
In German products the unit's proper name was translated to Brandschatzer. The model code was accordingly changed to BRS-3Z.
Gallery
Pillager from TRO:3058
Experimental Pillager "Anvil" from XTRO:Liao
A Pillager in colors of Hansen's Roughriders from FM:Mercenaries
PLG-3Z Pillager in combat from CCG
Original Pillager from the Stardate magazine
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Technical Readout 3058 Upgrade p.228
- ↑ MUL online date for the Pillager
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Historical: Reunification War, p. 24
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Historical: Reunification War, p. 171, RUD "Royal SLDF"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Combat Operations, p. 123
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 353
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 270
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 150
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 228
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 271
- ↑ Stardate Vol. 3, Issue 5
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 354
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 272
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 355
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 273
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades, p. 356
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 274
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Liao, p. 6
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Liao, p. 19
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 Design Quirk Table - Pillager Entry.
- ↑ Illusions of Victory, p. 252
Bibliography
- BattleMech Manual
- Combat Operations
- Experimental Technical Readout: Liao
- Master Unit List
- Record Sheets: 3055/3058
- Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades
- Record Sheets: Upgrades
- Technical Readout: 3058
- Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade
- Stardate, Vol. 3, Issue 5