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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= Warlord.jpg | + | |image = Warlord.jpg |
| − | |name= Warlord | + | |name = ''Warlord'' |
| − | |manufacturer= [[General Motors]] | + | |manufacturer = [[General Motors]]<ref name=TRJp168f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 168–169: "BLR-2D Warlord"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3075 --> |
| − | |production year=3070 | + | |production year = 3070 |
| − | |year reference=<ref name= | + | |year reference = <ref name=TRO3075p89>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 88–89</ref> |
| − | |model= BLR-2D | + | |model = BLR-2D<ref name=TRJp168f /> |
| − | | | + | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere |
| + | |mech type = BattleMech | ||
| + | |feet = 2 | ||
|cost = 7,953,240 C-bills | |cost = 7,953,240 C-bills | ||
| − | |mass= 80 | + | |mass = 80 |
| − | |chassis= Hollis Mark XII | + | |chassis = [[Hollis Mark XII Endosteel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp168f /> --> |
| − | |armor= Starshield Special Heavy | + | |armor = [[Starshield Special Heavy]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp168f /> --> |
| − | |engine= [[Pitban 320]] | + | |engine = [[Pitban 320]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp168f /> --> |
| − | |comsys= [[Sony MSF-31]] | + | |comsys = [[Sony MSF-31]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp168f /> --> |
| − | |T&T= [[Federated Stalker]] | + | |T&T = [[Federated Stalker]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp168f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks= 16 [[Double | + | |heat sinks = 16 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp168f /> --> |
| − | |speed= 64 | + | |speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp168f /> --> |
| − | |armament= 2x [[Heavy PPC]] | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp168f /> --> |
| − | |BV (2.0)= 2,041<ref name= | + | * 2x [[Heavy PPC]] |
| + | * 6x [[ER medium laser]] | ||
| + | |BV (2.0) = 2,041<ref name=TRJp168f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 174</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Warlord''''' was originally intended as a streamlined, all-energy weapon variation of the classic BLR-1G '' | + | The '''''Warlord''''' was originally intended as a streamlined, all-energy weapon variation of the classic [[BattleMaster|BLR-1G ''BattleMaster'']], but the changes and weight reduction were significant enough that [[GM]]'s intellectual property lawyers insisted on a new name.<ref name=TRO3075p89/> |
| − | While not normally a GM product, or even a design commonly produced in the [[Federated Suns]], the design specs for the ''BattleMaster'' were supplied by the [[House Sanromea-Davion|Sanromea-Davions]] of [[El Dorado]], wealthy bankers who had previously invested in the now-[[Clan]] held [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]] facility on [[Twycross]]. While lacking political clout outside of their homeworld (except via their impressive banking ties), the Sanromea-Davions wanted [[BattleMech]]s and the planet's advanced civilian industries, virtually untouched by the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] and the [[FedCom Civil War]], allowed GM to bring virtually all aspects of production to one planet, free from disruptions by the [[Jihad]].<ref name= | + | While not normally a GM product, or even a design commonly produced in the [[Federated Suns]], the design specs for the ''BattleMaster'' were supplied by the [[House Sanromea-Davion|Sanromea-Davions]] of [[El Dorado]], wealthy bankers who had previously invested in the now-[[Clan]] held [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]] facility on [[Twycross]]. While lacking political clout outside of their homeworld (except via their impressive banking ties), the Sanromea-Davions wanted [[BattleMech]]s and the planet's advanced civilian industries, virtually untouched by the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] and the [[FedCom Civil War]], allowed GM to bring virtually all aspects of production to one planet, free from disruptions by the [[Jihad]].<ref name=TRO3075p89 /> |
| − | As much as possible has been done to simplify and streamline construction of the ''Warlord'', including avoiding the wiring nightmare represented by the ''BattleMaster'''s second cockpit by just leaving the space empty. Save for the focusing lens of the lasers, virtually every component was easily within the production ability of the [[Helm Memory Core]]-enhanced factories on El Dorado, with only the [[Endo Steel]] chassis produced off world.<ref name= | + | As much as possible has been done to simplify and streamline construction of the ''Warlord'', including avoiding the wiring nightmare represented by the ''BattleMaster'''s second cockpit by just leaving the space empty. Save for the focusing lens of the lasers, virtually every component was easily within the production ability of the [[Helm Memory Core]]-enhanced factories on El Dorado, with only the [[Endo Steel]] chassis produced off world.<ref name=TRO3075p89 /> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Designed with the goal of lengthy battlefield endurance and avoiding reliance upon fragile supply trains in the [[Jihad]], the ''Warlord'' is armed with an all energy weapon | + | Designed with the goal of lengthy battlefield endurance and avoiding reliance upon fragile supply trains in the [[Jihad]], the ''Warlord'' is armed with an all energy weapon loadout consisting of two arm mounted [[Magna Hellfire]] [[Heavy PPC]]s and six [[Martell]] [[ER medium laser]]s split between each side torso. The large number of [[double heat sink]]s carried allows the ''Warlord'' to fire either both PPCs or all lasers near continuously whilst moving. The advanced PPCs use much of the parts of the standard and easily available [[Magna Hellstar]] [[PPC]]s, while the specialized focusing mirrors of the ER lasers are the only exotic component, greatly aiding both construction and repair.<ref name=TRO3075p89/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;BLR-2Dr : This variant adds [[Triple Strength Myomer]] and a [[C3 | + | *; BLR-2Dr : This variant adds [[Triple Strength Myomer]] and a [[C3 slave]], reorganizes the laser complement (four ER medium lasers, [[Medium Pulse Laser]], [[Small Pulse Laser]], and [[medium laser]]), and carries a single [[ER PPC]]. One of the Heavy PPCs is removed in exchange for this equipment.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 191</ref> BV (2.0) = 2,284<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New'', p. 109</ref> |
| − | *;BLR-2G : The 2G is a variant developed to overcome the production bottleneck the off-world construction of chassis represented as disruptions of interstellar shipping increased. While El Dorado lacked the orbital facilities to produce Endo Steel, they readily produced the advanced crystalline polymers shared by double heat sinks and [[XL | + | *; BLR-2G : The 2G is a variant developed to overcome the production bottleneck the off-world construction of chassis represented as disruptions of interstellar shipping increased. While El Dorado lacked the orbital facilities to produce Endo Steel, they readily produced the advanced crystalline polymers shared by double heat sinks and [[XL engine]]s. Saving weight on the power plant allowed a switch to a standard chassis, with the six ER lasers replaced with 12 standard medium lasers mounted in a two over, three under configuration. Two medium lasers cover the rear of the 'Mech. An additional ton of armor is the token recognition of the increased fragility of an XL engine.<ref name=TRJp168f /> BV (2.0) = 2,033<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 83</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 175</ref> |
| − | *;BLR-2XC : An experimental command variant, this ''Warlord'' is five tons lighter than the production ''Warlord''. Equipped with a [[Cockpit Command Console]], [[Angel ECM Suite]], [[Bloodhound Active Probe]], [[Remote Sensor Dispenser]], [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]], and [[C3i]] computer, this variant provides a commander with everything they might need on the battlefield. An | + | *; BLR-2XC : An experimental command variant, this ''Warlord'' is five tons lighter than the production ''Warlord''. Equipped with a [[Cockpit Command Console]], [[Angel ECM Suite]], [[Bloodhound Active Probe]], [[Remote Sensor Dispenser]], [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]], and [[C3i]] computer, this variant provides a commander with everything they might need on the battlefield. An XL engine provides a top speed of 64 km/h, and a pair of ER PPCs and six ER medium lasers provide enough firepower to extract the commander from any trouble that might find him.<ref name=XTRO:Pp5>''Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms'', p. 5</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
| − | + | The BLR-2D ''Warlord '' has the following [[Design Quirks|Design Quirk]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Warlord Entry</ref> | |
| + | * [[Easy to Maintain]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | The BLR-2XC ''Warlord'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:Pp5/> | ||
| + | * [[Battle Computer]] | ||
| + | * [[Improved Communications]] | ||
| − | + | ==Notable Pilots== | |
| + | :''See: [[:Category:Notable Warlord Pilots]]'' | ||
==Related BattleMechs== | ==Related BattleMechs== | ||
| − | *''[[BattleMaster]]'' - The ''Warlord'' was originally based on the chassis of the ''BattleMaster'', acquired by the Sanromea-Davion family through their interest in [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]] of [[Twycross]].<ref name= | + | * ''[[BattleMaster]]'' - The ''Warlord'' was originally based on the chassis of the ''BattleMaster'', acquired by the Sanromea-Davion family through their interest in [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]] of [[Twycross]].<ref name=TRO3075p89/> |
| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
| − | The '' | + | * The author's original solicitation for the GM-built ''Warlord'' was a 75-ton version of the ''[[BattleMaster]]'' that would be "industrially streamlined" to use more common components than 4-ton gyroscopes and 340-rated engines. The large number of Inner Sphere 4/6, 75-ton designs (like GM's 75-ton ''[[Marauder]]s'') meant that the ''Warlord'' would have a plentiful supply of parts for construction and repair. As an out-of-character matter, it also allowed the demonstration of how the ''BattleMaster'' could be built without much difficulty on a 75-ton chassis. This ''TRO:3075'' entry reached the "raw draft" stage with most of the continuity tie-ins established when shuffling of other 'Mechs in ''TRO:3075'' meant that the Federated Suns needed an 80-ton 'Mech. The ''Warlord'' was bumped to 80 tons, which somewhat compromised the original concept. The 80-ton weight class was certainly more populated than the 85-ton 'Mech weight class and thus the write-up only required minimal alterations, but 80 tons would be a less expedient size for the Sanromea-Davions and General Motors to quickly implement.<ref>Input by author Mike Miller</ref> |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Image:BLR-2XC Warlord.jpg|BLR-2XC ''Warlord'' | + | File:Warlord.jpg|Original ''Warlord'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' |
| + | Image:BLR-2XC Warlord.jpg|Experimental BLR-2XC ''Warlord'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms|XTRO:Phantoms]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' |
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[[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Federated Suns BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:28, 15 April 2024
- This article is about the 80-ton BattleMech. For other uses, see Warlord (disambiguation).
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| Warlord | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors[1] |
| Production Year | 3070[2] |
| Model | BLR-2D[1] |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 7,953,240 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 80 tons |
| Chassis | Hollis Mark XII Endosteel |
| Armor | Starshield Special Heavy |
| Engine | Pitban 320 |
| Communications System | Sony MSF-31 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Federated Stalker |
| Heat Sinks | 16 double |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 2,041[1][3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Warlord was originally intended as a streamlined, all-energy weapon variation of the classic BLR-1G BattleMaster, but the changes and weight reduction were significant enough that GM's intellectual property lawyers insisted on a new name.[2]
While not normally a GM product, or even a design commonly produced in the Federated Suns, the design specs for the BattleMaster were supplied by the Sanromea-Davions of El Dorado, wealthy bankers who had previously invested in the now-Clan held Trellshire Heavy Industries facility on Twycross. While lacking political clout outside of their homeworld (except via their impressive banking ties), the Sanromea-Davions wanted BattleMechs and the planet's advanced civilian industries, virtually untouched by the Succession Wars and the FedCom Civil War, allowed GM to bring virtually all aspects of production to one planet, free from disruptions by the Jihad.[2]
As much as possible has been done to simplify and streamline construction of the Warlord, including avoiding the wiring nightmare represented by the BattleMaster's second cockpit by just leaving the space empty. Save for the focusing lens of the lasers, virtually every component was easily within the production ability of the Helm Memory Core-enhanced factories on El Dorado, with only the Endo Steel chassis produced off world.[2]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
Designed with the goal of lengthy battlefield endurance and avoiding reliance upon fragile supply trains in the Jihad, the Warlord is armed with an all energy weapon loadout consisting of two arm mounted Magna Hellfire Heavy PPCs and six Martell ER medium lasers split between each side torso. The large number of double heat sinks carried allows the Warlord to fire either both PPCs or all lasers near continuously whilst moving. The advanced PPCs use much of the parts of the standard and easily available Magna Hellstar PPCs, while the specialized focusing mirrors of the ER lasers are the only exotic component, greatly aiding both construction and repair.[2]
Variants[edit]
- BLR-2Dr
- This variant adds Triple Strength Myomer and a C3 slave, reorganizes the laser complement (four ER medium lasers, Medium Pulse Laser, Small Pulse Laser, and medium laser), and carries a single ER PPC. One of the Heavy PPCs is removed in exchange for this equipment.[4] BV (2.0) = 2,284[5]
- BLR-2G
- The 2G is a variant developed to overcome the production bottleneck the off-world construction of chassis represented as disruptions of interstellar shipping increased. While El Dorado lacked the orbital facilities to produce Endo Steel, they readily produced the advanced crystalline polymers shared by double heat sinks and XL engines. Saving weight on the power plant allowed a switch to a standard chassis, with the six ER lasers replaced with 12 standard medium lasers mounted in a two over, three under configuration. Two medium lasers cover the rear of the 'Mech. An additional ton of armor is the token recognition of the increased fragility of an XL engine.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,033[6][7]
- BLR-2XC
- An experimental command variant, this Warlord is five tons lighter than the production Warlord. Equipped with a Cockpit Command Console, Angel ECM Suite, Bloodhound Active Probe, Remote Sensor Dispenser, TAG, and C3i computer, this variant provides a commander with everything they might need on the battlefield. An XL engine provides a top speed of 64 km/h, and a pair of ER PPCs and six ER medium lasers provide enough firepower to extract the commander from any trouble that might find him.[8]
Design Quirks[edit]
The BLR-2D Warlord has the following Design Quirk:[9]
The BLR-2XC Warlord variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[8]
Notable Pilots[edit]
Related BattleMechs[edit]
- BattleMaster - The Warlord was originally based on the chassis of the BattleMaster, acquired by the Sanromea-Davion family through their interest in Trellshire Heavy Industries of Twycross.[2]
Notes[edit]
- The author's original solicitation for the GM-built Warlord was a 75-ton version of the BattleMaster that would be "industrially streamlined" to use more common components than 4-ton gyroscopes and 340-rated engines. The large number of Inner Sphere 4/6, 75-ton designs (like GM's 75-ton Marauders) meant that the Warlord would have a plentiful supply of parts for construction and repair. As an out-of-character matter, it also allowed the demonstration of how the BattleMaster could be built without much difficulty on a 75-ton chassis. This TRO:3075 entry reached the "raw draft" stage with most of the continuity tie-ins established when shuffling of other 'Mechs in TRO:3075 meant that the Federated Suns needed an 80-ton 'Mech. The Warlord was bumped to 80 tons, which somewhat compromised the original concept. The 80-ton weight class was certainly more populated than the 85-ton 'Mech weight class and thus the write-up only required minimal alterations, but 80 tons would be a less expedient size for the Sanromea-Davions and General Motors to quickly implement.[10]
Gallery[edit]
Original Warlord from TRO:3075
Experimental BLR-2XC Warlord from XTRO:Phantoms
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 168–169: "BLR-2D Warlord"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 88–89
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 174
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 191
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - Old is the New New, p. 109
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 83
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 175
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms, p. 5
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95: BattleMech Quirk Table - Warlord Entry
- ↑ Input by author Mike Miller