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| − | * SKW-4G | + | *;SKW-4G : This variant 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> |
==Dark Age Variants== | ==Dark Age Variants== | ||
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| Shockwave | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Earthwerks-FWL, Incorporated |
| Production Year | 3082[1] |
| Model | SKW-2F |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Chassis | Corean-II Deluxe Endo Steel[2] |
| Armor | Starshield |
| Engine | Hermes 250 XL[2] |
| Communications System | Corean Transband-J9 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Corean B-Tech with Artemis IV Fire Control |
| Heat Sinks | 11 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Armament |
1 x Rotary AC/5 |
| BV (2.0) | 1,453[3] |
Contents
Description
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.
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.
Armaments
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. [2]
Variants
- SKW-4G
- This variant replaced the ER Large Laser with an 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[4]
Dark Age Variants
- A variant seen in action during the Dark Age era, the Rotary AC was replaced with a Republic Thunder Ultra AC/10[citation needed]
- Another variant removes the laser and missile rack and replaces them with an experimental Thumper Cannon.[citation needed]
