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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The '''''Viking''''' began production shortly after the ''[[Beowulf]]'' in a joint effort by the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] and [[ComStar]]. The [['Mech]] is intended to take over in the role that has been traditionally filled by the ''[[Bombardier]]''. The ''Viking'' is built on a GC Type 1 [[Endo Steel]] chassis and powered by a GM 270 [[fusion engine]], giving the 'Mech a top speed of 54.0 km/h. The ''Viking'' is protected by fifteen and a half tons of GC Slab armor with [[CASE]], providing the 'Mech with good armor protection as well as protection against ammunition explosions. To dissipate heat from the ''Viking'''s impressive arsenal, the 'Mech has ten [[double heat sink]]s. The ''Viking'' has proven itself a powerful assault and fire support 'Mech capable of putting out almost twice as much firepower as the 'Mech it replaces. | The '''''Viking''''' began production shortly after the ''[[Beowulf]]'' in a joint effort by the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] and [[ComStar]]. The [['Mech]] is intended to take over in the role that has been traditionally filled by the ''[[Bombardier]]''. The ''Viking'' is built on a GC Type 1 [[Endo Steel]] chassis and powered by a GM 270 [[fusion engine]], giving the 'Mech a top speed of 54.0 km/h. The ''Viking'' is protected by fifteen and a half tons of GC Slab armor with [[CASE]], providing the 'Mech with good armor protection as well as protection against ammunition explosions. To dissipate heat from the ''Viking'''s impressive arsenal, the 'Mech has ten [[double heat sink]]s. The ''Viking'' has proven itself a powerful assault and fire support 'Mech capable of putting out almost twice as much firepower as the 'Mech it replaces. | ||
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==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
The ''Viking'' has a singular mission of long-range missile fire support. To do this, the ''Viking'' carries two Shigunga [[LRM-15]] launchers and two Shigunga [[LRM-20]] launchers, all of which are linked to an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for increased missile accuracy. For close combat, the ''Viking'' has two torso mounted ChisComp 32 [[Small Laser]]s and four Sperry Browning [[Machine Gun]]s for anti-infantry combat. | The ''Viking'' has a singular mission of long-range missile fire support. To do this, the ''Viking'' carries two Shigunga [[LRM-15]] launchers and two Shigunga [[LRM-20]] launchers, all of which are linked to an [[Artemis IV]] fire control system for increased missile accuracy. For close combat, the ''Viking'' has two torso mounted ChisComp 32 [[Small Laser]]s and four Sperry Browning [[Machine Gun]]s for anti-infantry combat. | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
* VKG-2G - Intended to act as a front line assault 'Mech, the 2G variant of the ''Viking'' has all of the weapons stripped out and two more double heat sinks have been added in addition to two more tons of armor. The 2G carries as its primary weapons an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] which is capable of firing both standard and cluster rounds as well as a [[Gauss Rifle]], giving the 2G a powerful long range punch. For medium to close range combat, the 2G has a [[Large Pulse Laser]] and three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. To protect itself from advanced enemy electronic warfare systems, the 2G has a Guardian [[ECM Suite]]. BV (1.0) = 1,878 BV (2.0) = 2,152 | * VKG-2G - Intended to act as a front line assault 'Mech, the 2G variant of the ''Viking'' has all of the weapons stripped out and two more double heat sinks have been added in addition to two more tons of armor. The 2G carries as its primary weapons an [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] which is capable of firing both standard and cluster rounds as well as a [[Gauss Rifle]], giving the 2G a powerful long range punch. For medium to close range combat, the 2G has a [[Large Pulse Laser]] and three [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s. To protect itself from advanced enemy electronic warfare systems, the 2G has a Guardian [[ECM Suite]]. BV (1.0) = 1,878 BV (2.0) = 2,152 | ||
* VKG-3W - The 3W is a [[Word of Blake]] variant that is reconfigured at refit factories on [[Hall]]. It strips out the weapons and replaces them with four Krupp [[MML-9]]s that allow the ''Viking'' access to both SRM and LRM munitions; and with seven tons of ammunition, it is almost guaranteed to have both. The close-support weapons were replaced with a pair of Skobel "Little 20" [[Light AC/2]]s and a pair of Hovertec [[Streak SRM-2]]s that seem ancient by comparison. This variant is protected by seventeen tons of armor, but the Blakist refit does not add any heat sinks. Of course, all the weapons are aided by the inclusion of a [[C3i Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,778 | * VKG-3W - The 3W is a [[Word of Blake]] variant that is reconfigured at refit factories on [[Hall]]. It strips out the weapons and replaces them with four Krupp [[MML-9]]s that allow the ''Viking'' access to both SRM and LRM munitions; and with seven tons of ammunition, it is almost guaranteed to have both. The close-support weapons were replaced with a pair of Skobel "Little 20" [[Light AC/2]]s and a pair of Hovertec [[Streak SRM-2]]s that seem ancient by comparison. This variant is protected by seventeen tons of armor, but the Blakist refit does not add any heat sinks. Of course, all the weapons are aided by the inclusion of a [[C3i Computer]]. BV (2.0) = 1,778 | ||
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| + | *A [[Word of Blake]] ''Viking'' fought against a [[Clan Nova Cat]] ''[[Nova Cat]]'' on 21 August [[3072]], in the [[Nagasaki]] community zone of the [[Crane (district)|Crane]] district on [[Luthien]].<ref>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 1, "Manifest Destiny"</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | *[[Record Sheets: 3060]] | + | <references /> |
| − | *[[Technical Readout: 3060]] | + | |
| − | *[http://www.battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=218 VKG-3W ''Viking'' Technical Readout] | + | |
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Technical Readout: 3060]]'' | ||
| + | *''[http://www.battlecorps.com/BC2/news.html?article=218 VKG-3W ''Viking'' Technical Readout]'' | ||
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[[Category:BattleMechs]] | [[Category:BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 15 February 2010
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Grumium Creations |
| Model | VKG-2F |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 10,227,700 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 90 tons |
| Chassis | GC Type 1 Endo Steel |
| Armor | GC Slab |
| Engine | GM 270 |
| Speed | 54.0 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 1,749 |
| BV (2.0) | 2,079 |
Description
The Viking began production shortly after the Beowulf in a joint effort by the Free Rasalhague Republic and ComStar. The 'Mech is intended to take over in the role that has been traditionally filled by the Bombardier. The Viking is built on a GC Type 1 Endo Steel chassis and powered by a GM 270 fusion engine, giving the 'Mech a top speed of 54.0 km/h. The Viking is protected by fifteen and a half tons of GC Slab armor with CASE, providing the 'Mech with good armor protection as well as protection against ammunition explosions. To dissipate heat from the Viking's impressive arsenal, the 'Mech has ten double heat sinks. The Viking has proven itself a powerful assault and fire support 'Mech capable of putting out almost twice as much firepower as the 'Mech it replaces.
Armament
The Viking has a singular mission of long-range missile fire support. To do this, the Viking carries two Shigunga LRM-15 launchers and two Shigunga LRM-20 launchers, all of which are linked to an Artemis IV fire control system for increased missile accuracy. For close combat, the Viking has two torso mounted ChisComp 32 Small Lasers and four Sperry Browning Machine Guns for anti-infantry combat.
Variants
- VKG-2G - Intended to act as a front line assault 'Mech, the 2G variant of the Viking has all of the weapons stripped out and two more double heat sinks have been added in addition to two more tons of armor. The 2G carries as its primary weapons an LB-X Autocannon/10 which is capable of firing both standard and cluster rounds as well as a Gauss Rifle, giving the 2G a powerful long range punch. For medium to close range combat, the 2G has a Large Pulse Laser and three Medium Pulse Lasers. To protect itself from advanced enemy electronic warfare systems, the 2G has a Guardian ECM Suite. BV (1.0) = 1,878 BV (2.0) = 2,152
- VKG-3W - The 3W is a Word of Blake variant that is reconfigured at refit factories on Hall. It strips out the weapons and replaces them with four Krupp MML-9s that allow the Viking access to both SRM and LRM munitions; and with seven tons of ammunition, it is almost guaranteed to have both. The close-support weapons were replaced with a pair of Skobel "Little 20" Light AC/2s and a pair of Hovertec Streak SRM-2s that seem ancient by comparison. This variant is protected by seventeen tons of armor, but the Blakist refit does not add any heat sinks. Of course, all the weapons are aided by the inclusion of a C3i Computer. BV (2.0) = 1,778
Sightings
- A Word of Blake Viking fought against a Clan Nova Cat Nova Cat on 21 August 3072, in the Nagasaki community zone of the Crane district on Luthien.[1]
References
- ↑ Jihad Turning Points: Luthien, p. 1, "Manifest Destiny"