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*THG-10E - The 10E is a downgraded version of the 11E produced by [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] following the destruction of Maltex's facilities in [[2835]]. The primary changes come from the loss of the [[double heat sink]]s, [[CASE]], and the [[Endo Steel]] structure. To compensate for the weight needed for a standard structure, the [[SRM]]s have been downgraded from six tube launchers to four tube. In addition, the ''Thug'' lost one ton of ammunition. While this version can still compete with the ''[[Warhammer]]'', the replacement of its double heat sinks with [[single heat sink]]s takes away its greatest advantage.<ref name=BV10E>''Record Sheets: 3039'', pg. 173 & ''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 274-275</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,203,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,501<ref name=BV10E />
 
*THG-10E - The 10E is a downgraded version of the 11E produced by [[Earthwerks Incorporated]] following the destruction of Maltex's facilities in [[2835]]. The primary changes come from the loss of the [[double heat sink]]s, [[CASE]], and the [[Endo Steel]] structure. To compensate for the weight needed for a standard structure, the [[SRM]]s have been downgraded from six tube launchers to four tube. In addition, the ''Thug'' lost one ton of ammunition. While this version can still compete with the ''[[Warhammer]]'', the replacement of its double heat sinks with [[single heat sink]]s takes away its greatest advantage.<ref name=BV10E>''Record Sheets: 3039'', pg. 173 & ''Technical Readout: 3039'', pp. 274-275</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,203,<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 130</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,501<ref name=BV10E />
  
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*THG-11Eb - The 11Eb is an upgrade of the ''Thug'' used by the [[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal Brigades]]. It upgrades the PPCs to [[ER PPC]]s and loosing 2 double heat sinks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> <ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabriged'', p.180 </ref>
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*THG-11Eb - The 11Eb is an upgrade of the ''Thug'' used by the [[SLDF Royal units|SLDF Royal Brigades]]. It upgrades the PPCs to [[ER PPC]]s and losing 2 double heat sinks.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> <ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabriged'', p.180 </ref>
  
 
*THG-12E - Take an extremely powerful long range [['Mech]], extend its range and accuracy, and put it in the hands of the [[Inner Sphere]]'s two most secretive organizations and you have the 12E ''Thug''. The PPCs have been upgraded to ER PPCs and an [[improved C3 computer]] has been added. To make the change to a C3i computer, a [[double heat sink]], one ton of ammunition, and the corresponding [[CASE]] were removed.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 226</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,476 (C3: 202),<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 124</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,751
 
*THG-12E - Take an extremely powerful long range [['Mech]], extend its range and accuracy, and put it in the hands of the [[Inner Sphere]]'s two most secretive organizations and you have the 12E ''Thug''. The PPCs have been upgraded to ER PPCs and an [[improved C3 computer]] has been added. To make the change to a C3i computer, a [[double heat sink]], one ton of ammunition, and the corresponding [[CASE]] were removed.<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 226</ref> BV (1.0) = 1,476 (C3: 202),<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 124</ref> BV (2.0) = 1,751

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Thug
Thug
Production information
Manufacturer Maltex Corporation, Earthwerks Incorporated
Model THG-11E
Class Assault
Cost 8,414,040 C-bills
Technical specifications
Mass 80 tons
Chassis Earthwerks VOL Endo Steel
Armor Mitchell Argon
Engine Pitban 320
Communications System Colmax 90
Speed 64.8 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 1,450[1]
BV (2.0) 1,640[2]


Description

The Thug was designed by Maltex Corporation as a direct competitor to the popular Warhammer BattleMech. First seeing production in 2572, the Thug brings the advantages of greater heat dissipation capabilities, Endo Steel construction and CASE protection for its vulnerable ammunition. When compared side-by-side, the Thug has a great many advantages over the Warhammer, yet it never reached the same level of popularity as its competitor. Maltex produced the Thug until 2835, when their primary plant was destroyed. Since then, Earthwerks (Tikonov) has continued production under its license from Maltex.

This mech is used by Word of Blake, Free Worlds League, ComStar, Capellan Confederation, Draconis Combine and Federated Suns.[3]

Armament

The armament on the Thug is a very simple, yet effective, combination. For striking power, it carries two arm mounted Tiegart Particle Projector Cannons, similar in performance to those found on the Warhammer yet ten percent smaller. Backing up the PPCs are two Bical-6 SRM-6 launchers that allow the Thug to capitalize on any breaches in the enemy's armor. When fired together at the same target, only the strongest 'Mech can survive such a barrage.

Variants

  • THG-10E - The 10E is a downgraded version of the 11E produced by Earthwerks Incorporated following the destruction of Maltex's facilities in 2835. The primary changes come from the loss of the double heat sinks, CASE, and the Endo Steel structure. To compensate for the weight needed for a standard structure, the SRMs have been downgraded from six tube launchers to four tube. In addition, the Thug lost one ton of ammunition. While this version can still compete with the Warhammer, the replacement of its double heat sinks with single heat sinks takes away its greatest advantage.[4] BV (1.0) = 1,203,[5] BV (2.0) = 1,501[4]
  • THG-12E - Take an extremely powerful long range 'Mech, extend its range and accuracy, and put it in the hands of the Inner Sphere's two most secretive organizations and you have the 12E Thug. The PPCs have been upgraded to ER PPCs and an improved C3 computer has been added. To make the change to a C3i computer, a double heat sink, one ton of ammunition, and the corresponding CASE were removed.[8] BV (1.0) = 1,476 (C3: 202),[9] BV (2.0) = 1,751
  • THG-13K - The 13K is a variant that removes many of the traditional strengths of the Thug to increase its damage potential. The missiles have been removed and the 'Mech is now powered by an XL Engine. This, combined with the loss of a half-ton or armor, reduces the much-vaunted survivability of the Thug. Another heat sink is removed from the 12E, but the armament has been replaced with three Heavy PPCs. Though this gives the 13K great damage potential, it can quickly overwhelm its heat dissipation system. Two Medium Pulse Lasers provide close range defense in case an enemy gets within the minimum range of the PPCs and an Improved C3 CPU enables it to share targeting telemetry with other units equipped with the same.[11] BV (2.0) = ???

Related BattleMechs

  • Hatamoto-Chi - The armament of the Thug inspired the Draconis Combine's redesign of the Charger, the Hatamoto. In addition, the Thug and Hatamoto are built using the same chassis.

Gallery

  • THG-10E Thug

  • THG-10E Thug

  • THG-11E Thug

References

  1. ↑ Combat Operations, pc. 107
  2. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 217
  3. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 216
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Record Sheets: 3039, pg. 173 & Technical Readout: 3039, pp. 274-275
  5. ↑ Combat Operations, p. 130
  6. ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 169
  7. ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabriged, p.180
  8. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 226
  9. ↑ Combat Operations, p. 124
  10. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 227
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 (Clan & Star League), p. 228
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 216

Bibliography

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