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|image = Shockwave.jpg
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|name=Shockwave
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|name = ''Shockwave''
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|manufacturer=[[Earthwerks-FWL, Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 80-81, "SKW-2F Shockwave"</ref>
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|manufacturer = [[Earthwerks-FWL, Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+">''Technical Readout: 3085'', pp. 80-81, "SKW-2F Shockwave"</ref>
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|production year=3082
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|production year = 3082
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|year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2929/ MUL online data for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|year reference = <ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2929/ MUL online data for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|model= SKW-2F
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|model = SKW-2F
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|class=Medium
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|cost = 8,493,500 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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|cost=8,493,500 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
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|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|Tech Base=[[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|mech type = BattleMech
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|mass=50<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|mass = 50
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|chassis=[[Corean-II Deluxe]] [[Endo Steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|chassis = [[Corean-II Deluxe]] [[endo steel]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|armor=[[Starshield]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|armor = [[Starshield]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|engine=[[Hermes 250 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|engine = [[Hermes 250 XL]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|comsys=[[Corean Transband-J9]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|comsys = [[Corean Transband-J9]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|T&T=[[Corean B-Tech]]  with [[Artemis IV|Artemis IV Fire Control]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|T&T = [[Corean B-Tech]]  with [[Artemis IV]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|heat sinks=11 [[Double Heat Sinks]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|heat sinks = 11 [[Double Heat Sinks|double]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|speed=86<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|speed = 86.4<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|armament= 1x [[Rotary AC/5]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/> <br> 1x [[LRM-10]] w/[[Artemis IV]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/> <br> 1x [[ER Large Laser]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|armament =  
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| BV (2.0) = 1,453<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 60</ref>
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* 1x [[RAC/5]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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* 1x [[LRM-10]] with [[Artemis IV]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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* 1x [[ER large laser]]<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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|BV (1.0) = N/A
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|BV (2.0) = 1,453<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition'', p. 60</ref>
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''''Shockwave''''' was created by the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] in the years after the [[Jihad]]. Mobile and heavily-armed for a 50-ton [['Mech]], the ''Shockwave'' can deliver a withering barrage and has the heat-sinks to keep it up almost indefinitely. The use of standard armor and commonly employed weapons allows the ''Shockwave'' to be used on nearly any battlefield. This popularity and ease of maintenance allowed Earthwerks-FWL to export it to many buyers across the [[Inner Sphere]], bringing much-needed capital into their accounts.<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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The '''''Shockwave''''' was created by the [[Marik-Stewart Commonwealth]] in the years after the [[Jihad]]. Its high top speed, strong armor, and powerful weapons make it a popular choice around the Inner Sphere. Mobile and heavily-armed for a 50-ton [['Mech]], the ''Shockwave'' can deliver a withering barrage and has the heat-sinks to keep it up almost indefinitely. The use of standard armor and commonly employed weapons allows the ''Shockwave'' to be used on nearly any battlefield. This popularity and ease of maintenance allowed Earthwerks-FWL to export it to many buyers across the [[Inner Sphere]], bringing much-needed capital into their accounts.<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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The ''Shockwave'' is designed to be a tough 'Mech. Its high top speed, strong armor, and powerful weapons make it a popular choice around the Inner Sphere.<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
 
  
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
 
== Weapons and Equipment ==
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The 'Mech is geared for long-range attacks. The combination of its [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced Zeus [[LRM-10]] launcher and [[Martell]] [[Extended Range Large Laser]] provide effective firepower at long range. The ER Large Laser is supplemented by its [[Imperator]] [[Rotary AC/5]], which provides devastating firepower should opposing units close in and try to get under the LRM's minimum range. The only drawback to this weapon configuration is the 'Mech's heavy reliance on ammunition. If the ammo bays run dry, the ''Shockwave's'' pilot is left with only the single extended range large Laser to defend himself.<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
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The ''Shockwave'' is geared primarily for long-range attacks. The combination of its [[Artemis IV FCS]]-enhanced [[LRM-10#Zeus|Zeus]] [[LRM-10]] launcher and [[Martell (ERLL)|Martell]] [[ER large laser]] provide effective firepower at long range, supplemented by an [[Imperator (RAC 5)|Imperator]] [[RAC/5]] for devastating firepower should opposing units close in. The only drawback to this weapon configuration is the 'Mech's heavy reliance on ammunition; if the one ton ammo bays for each weapon run dry, the ''Shockwave'' is left with only a single laser to defend itself.<ref name="TRO:3085p80+"/>
  
 
== Variants ==
 
== Variants ==
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*;SKW-4G : This variant developed in [[Introduction Year::3083]]<ref name="MUL2"/> replaced the ER Large Laser with an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Large X-Pulse Laser]] at the expense of the Artemis system and a heat sink. This version hasn't seen much action because of the (alleged) fragility of the laser. BV (2.0) = 1,449<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 118</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2930/shockwave-skw-4g/ MUL online date for the Shockwave SKW-4G variant]''</ref>
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*; SKW-4G : This variant, developed in [[Introduction Year::3083]]<ref name="MUL2"/>, replaced the [[ER large laser]] with an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[large X-Pulse laser]] at the expense of the [[Artemis IV]] system and one [[double heat sink]]. This version hasn't seen much action because of the alleged fragility of the laser, however. BV (2.0) = 1,449<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 118</ref><ref name="MUL2">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2930/shockwave-skw-4g/ MUL online date for the Shockwave SKW-4G variant]''</ref>
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*; SKW-6H : This [[Dark Age]] variant, introduced in [[Introduction Year::3102]]<ref name="MUL3"/>, removes the [[RAC/5]] and instead carries a [[UAC/10]]. The [[LRM-10]] loses its [[Artemis IV]] fire control system, and engineers had to use an [[XL gyro]] to free enough mass for the heavy weapon and ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,364<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 122</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6903/shockwave-skw-6h/ MUL online date for the Shockwave SKW-6H variant]''</ref>
  
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*;SKW-6H : This [[Dark Age]] introduced in [[Introduction Year::3102]]<ref name="MUL3"/> variant removes the Rotary AC and instead carries an [[Ultra AC/10]]. The LRM-10 loses its Artemis IV fire control system, and engineers had to use an [[XL Gyro]] to free enough mass for the heavy weapon and ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,364<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 122</ref><ref name="MUL3">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6903/shockwave-skw-6h/ MUL online date for the Shockwave SKW-6H variant]''</ref>
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*; SKW-8X : Based on the 6H and fielded in [[Introduction Year::3134]]<ref name="MUL4"/>, this is another Dark Age configuration. It keeps the [[UAC/10]], but removes the [[LRM-10]] and [[ER large laser]]. In their place is a [[thumper cannon]] with one ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,065<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 123</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6902/shockwave-skw-8x/ MUL online date for the Shockwave SKW-8X variant]''</ref>
  
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*;SKW-8X : Based on the 6H and fielded in [[Introduction Year::3134]]<ref name="MUL4"/>, this is a Dark Age configuration. It keeps the Ultra AC/10, but removes the LRM and ER Large Laser. In their place is a [[Thumper Cannon]] with a ton of ammunition. BV (2.0) = 1,065<ref>''Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades'', p. 123</ref><ref name="MUL4">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6902/shockwave-skw-8x/ MUL online date for the Shockwave SKW-8X variant]''</ref>
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==Design Quirks==
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The ''Shockwave'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Shockwave Entry.</ref>
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* [[Battlefists]]
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* [[Easy to  Maintain]]
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* [[Exposed Weapon Linkage|Exposed Weapon Linkage (RAC/5)]]
  
 
== BattleMech Gallery ==
 
== BattleMech Gallery ==
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== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/death_from_above_6.pdf MWDA Swordsworn's F. S. Burdnak's Dossier]''
 
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* ''[http://cf.sarna.net/docs/mwda_dossiers/death_from_above_26.pdf MWDA Dragon's Fury Viki Drexel's Dossier]''
 
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]''
 
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
  
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Latest revision as of 16:15, 22 March 2024

Shockwave
Shockwave
Production information
Manufacturer Earthwerks-FWL, Incorporated[1]
Production Year 3082[2]
Model SKW-2F
Class Medium
Cost 8,493,500 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
'Mech type Inner Sphere BattleMech
Mass 50 tons
Chassis Corean-II Deluxe endo steel[1]
Armor Starshield[1]
Engine Hermes 250 XL[1]
Communications System Corean Transband-J9[1]
Targeting Tracking System Corean B-Tech with Artemis IV[1]
Heat Sinks 11 double[1]
Speed 86.4[1] km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) N/A
BV (2.0) 1,453[1][2][3]


Description[edit]

The Shockwave was created by the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth in the years after the Jihad. Its high top speed, strong armor, and powerful weapons make it a popular choice around the Inner Sphere. Mobile and heavily-armed for a 50-ton 'Mech, the Shockwave can deliver a withering barrage and has the heat-sinks to keep it up almost indefinitely. The use of standard armor and commonly employed weapons allows the Shockwave to be used on nearly any battlefield. This popularity and ease of maintenance allowed Earthwerks-FWL to export it to many buyers across the Inner Sphere, bringing much-needed capital into their accounts.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The Shockwave is geared primarily for long-range attacks. The combination of its Artemis IV FCS-enhanced Zeus LRM-10 launcher and Martell ER large laser provide effective firepower at long range, supplemented by an Imperator RAC/5 for devastating firepower should opposing units close in. The only drawback to this weapon configuration is the 'Mech's heavy reliance on ammunition; if the one ton ammo bays for each weapon run dry, the Shockwave is left with only a single laser to defend itself.[1]

Variants[edit]

Design Quirks[edit]

The Shockwave is subject to the following Design Quirks:[10]

BattleMech Gallery[edit]

  • Shockwave from MechWarrior: Dark Age

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Technical Readout: 3085, pp. 80-81, "SKW-2F Shockwave"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online data for the Shockwave
  3. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Print Edition, p. 60
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 MUL online date for the Shockwave SKW-4G variant
  5. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 118
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 MUL online date for the Shockwave SKW-6H variant
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 122
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 MUL online date for the Shockwave SKW-8X variant
  9. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 123
  10. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 94 BattleMech Quirk Table - Shockwave Entry.

Bibliography[edit]

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