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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image = Wight.jpg | |image = Wight.jpg | ||
| − | |name = Wight | + | |name = ''Wight'' |
| − | |manufacturer = [[Luthien Armor Works]]<ref name= | + | |manufacturer = [[Luthien Armor Works]]<ref name=TRJp66f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 66–67: "WGT-1LAW/SC Wight"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3075 --> |
| − | |production year=3068 | + | ---- |
| − | |year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | + | [[StarCorps Industries]]<ref name=TRJp66f /> |
| − | |model = WGT-1LAW/SC | + | |production year = 3068 |
| + | |year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3546/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| + | |model = WGT-1LAW/SC<ref name=TRJp66f /> | ||
|class = Light | |class = Light | ||
| − | |cost = 3,281,535 C- | + | |cost = 3,281,535 [[C-bill]]s |
| + | |Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| + | |mech type = Battlemech | ||
| + | |feet = 2 | ||
|mass = 35 | |mass = 35 | ||
| − | |chassis = Alshain 560-Carrier | + | |chassis = [[Alshain 560-Carrier Endo Steel]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp66f /> --> |
| − | |armor = New Samarkand Royal | + | |armor = [[New Samarkand Royal Heavy Ferro-Fibrous]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp66f /> --> |
| − | |engine = Omni 175 | + | |engine = [[Omni 175 Compact]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp66f /> --> |
| − | |comsys = [[Sipher CommCon SCU-4]] | + | |comsys = [[Sipher CommCon SCU-4]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp66f /> --> |
| − | |T&T = [[Cat's Eyes 5]] | + | |T&T = [[Cat's Eyes 5]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp66f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double | + | |heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp66f /> --> |
| − | |speed = 86 | + | |speed = 86 <!-- <ref name=TRJp66f /> --> |
| − | |jumpjets = | + | |jumpjets = |
| − | |armament = | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp66f /> --> |
| − | |BV (2.0)= 1,142<ref name= | + | * 1x [[heavy PPC]] |
| + | * 2x [[ER medium laser]] | ||
| + | |BV (2.0) = 1,142<ref name=TRJp66f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 40</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 129</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Developed as much to replace units lost in the [[Word of Blake| | + | Developed as much to replace units lost in the [[Word of Blake|Blakists']] [[Jihad]] as to prove the enduring industrial strength of the [[Draconis Combine]], the '''''Wight''''' is a daring and innovative [['Mech]] design. With the loss of their main facility on the Combine's [[Luthien|capital]] in [[3068]], [[Luthien Armor Works]] was caught between a government contract it could not refuse, yet could not fulfill due to lack of facilities, resulting in a surprising solution. Buying up a large volume of worn out 10-K ''[[Panther]]''s sent to [[Wakazashi Enterprises]] for refurbishment, LAW stripped each 'Mech down to its base [[endo steel]] skeleton and then contracted with [[StarCorps Industries]] of [[Son Hoa]] in the [[Lyran Alliance]] to share the cost of a new design, shipping some of these frames to StarCorps with the paired ER lasers mounted to outfit as they wished. Those frames that LAW retained had [[compact fusion engine]]s, [[double heat sink]]s, and [[heavy ferro-fibrous]] armor installed to give the ''Wight'' surprising longevity for a front-line [[BattleMech#Light|light]] 'Mech.<ref name=TRO3075p70f>''Technical Readout: 3075'', pp. 70-71, "Wight 'Mech Profile"</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| − | The ''Wight'''s weapon array suits its role as a short ranged brawler, based around one of the newly introduced Lord's Light [[ | + | The ''Wight''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapon array suits its role as a short ranged brawler, based around one of the newly introduced [[Lord's Light]] [[heavy PPC]]s in the right torso, backed up by dual mounted [[Diverse Optics (ERML)|Diverse Optics]] [[ER medium laser]]s. Its all energy weapon loadout allows the 'Mech to stay in action as long as its bulky armor and its pilot's endurance will allow.<ref name=TRO3075p70f/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | * WGT-1LAW/SC3 | + | *; WGT-1LAW/SC3 : This field refit removes one [[ER medium laser]] in order to add a [[C3 slave]].<ref name=TRJp66f /> BV (2.0) = 1,057<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 41</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 130</ref> |
| − | * WGT-2SC | + | *; WGT-2SC : Despite sharing the cost of the design, StarCorps has never produced the base model, blasting LAW for its low mobility by light 'Mech standards. StarCorp's base version of the ''Wight'' instead uses standard [[ferro-fibrous]] armor and carries a [[snub-nose PPC]] as its main weapon to allow it to mount [[jump jet]]s, trading firepower for mobility.<ref name=TRJp66f /> BV (2.0) = 1,093<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 44</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 133</ref> |
| − | * WGT-2LAW | + | *; WGT-2LAW : LAW's response to StarCorps' scathing review, this enhanced mobility ''Wight'' variant greatly downgrades its protection and firepower by using [[light ferro-fibrous]] armor and a [[light PPC]] to free up the weight needed for [[improved jump jet]]s.<ref name=TRJp66f /> BV (2.0)= 939<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 42</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 131</ref> |
| − | * WGT-2LAWC3 | + | *; WGT-2LAWC3 : The ''Wight''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s version of the ubiquitous [[DCMS]] [[C3 slave]] field refit kit. Like many such kits it removes one of the [[ER medium laser]]s to free up the space needed, and is available for both the ''1LAW'' and ''2LAW'' models.<ref name=TRJp66f /> BV (2.0)= 821<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 43</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 132</ref> |
| − | * WGT-3SC | + | *; WGT-3SC : A variant developed by StarCorps for possible sale to the [[Capellan]] market, it trades the 2SC's [[jump jet]]s for a 'Mech sized [[plasma rifle]].<ref name=TRJp66f /> BV (2.0)= 1,125<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 45</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 134</ref> |
| − | * WGT-4NC ''Wight Dezgra'' | + | *; WGT-4NC ''Wight Dezgra'' : This ''Wight'' variant is used by [[dezgra|disgraced members]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]] as an [[212th Special Operations|assassination unit]]. Combining Inner Sphere and Clan technology creates a fast, stealthy unit capable of quickly inflicting damage on units and unprotected targets. It is built on a Clan spec [[composite internal structure]], and is armed with a Clan [[large pulse laser]] and [[medium pulse laser]], while Clan [[ferro-fibrous]] armor provides protection. A [[Watchdog CEWS]] provides electronics support, powered by an Inner Sphere [[XL engine]]. A [[Chameleon LPS]] and [[Null-Signature system]] affect enemy targeting systems. The ''Wight Dezgra'' has a jump radius of 210 meters.<ref name=XTRO:Pp3>''Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms'', p. 3</ref> This design is also used by [[Republic of the Sphere]] special forces units.<ref>''Spotlight On: Stone's Trackers'', p. 7</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
| − | + | The WGT-1LAW/SC ''Wight '' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 95 BattleMech Quirk Table - Wight Entry.</ref> | |
| + | * [[Exposed Actuators]] | ||
| + | * [[Weak Legs]] | ||
| − | |||
The WGT-4NC ''Wight Dezgra'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:Pp3/> | The WGT-4NC ''Wight Dezgra'' variant is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref name=XTRO:Pp3/> | ||
* [[Bad Reputation]] | * [[Bad Reputation]] | ||
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* [[Distracting]] | * [[Distracting]] | ||
* [[Improved Sensors]] | * [[Improved Sensors]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * Luthien Armor Works' ''Wight''s are produced over the planet [[Dover]] by a L.A.W. mobile factory, which had been constructed in the hull of the unfinished battleship ''Yamato''.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 70</ref><ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 6</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Wight.jpg|Original ''Wight'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' | |
| + | Wight Dezgra XTROPhantoms.jpg|Experimental WGT-4NC ''Wight'' ''Dezgra'' from ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms|XTRO:Phantoms]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | ||
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Spotlight On: Stone's Trackers]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Lyran Alliance BattleMechs]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] |
[[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | [[Category:C3 Slave Equipped BattleMechs]] | ||
Revision as of 23:24, 12 April 2023
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| Wight | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works[1]
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| Production Year | 3068[2] |
| Model | WGT-1LAW/SC[1] |
| Class | Light |
| Cost | 3,281,535 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 35 tons |
| Chassis | Alshain 560-Carrier Endo Steel |
| Armor | New Samarkand Royal Heavy Ferro-Fibrous |
| Engine | Omni 175 Compact |
| Communications System | Sipher CommCon SCU-4 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Cat's Eyes 5 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 double |
| Speed | 86 km/h |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 1,142[1][3][4] |
Contents
Description
Developed as much to replace units lost in the Blakists' Jihad as to prove the enduring industrial strength of the Draconis Combine, the Wight is a daring and innovative 'Mech design. With the loss of their main facility on the Combine's capital in 3068, Luthien Armor Works was caught between a government contract it could not refuse, yet could not fulfill due to lack of facilities, resulting in a surprising solution. Buying up a large volume of worn out 10-K Panthers sent to Wakazashi Enterprises for refurbishment, LAW stripped each 'Mech down to its base endo steel skeleton and then contracted with StarCorps Industries of Son Hoa in the Lyran Alliance to share the cost of a new design, shipping some of these frames to StarCorps with the paired ER lasers mounted to outfit as they wished. Those frames that LAW retained had compact fusion engines, double heat sinks, and heavy ferro-fibrous armor installed to give the Wight surprising longevity for a front-line light 'Mech.[5]
Weapons and Equipment
The Wight's weapon array suits its role as a short ranged brawler, based around one of the newly introduced Lord's Light heavy PPCs in the right torso, backed up by dual mounted Diverse Optics ER medium lasers. Its all energy weapon loadout allows the 'Mech to stay in action as long as its bulky armor and its pilot's endurance will allow.[5]
Variants
- WGT-1LAW/SC3
- This field refit removes one ER medium laser in order to add a C3 slave.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,057[6][7]
- WGT-2SC
- Despite sharing the cost of the design, StarCorps has never produced the base model, blasting LAW for its low mobility by light 'Mech standards. StarCorp's base version of the Wight instead uses standard ferro-fibrous armor and carries a snub-nose PPC as its main weapon to allow it to mount jump jets, trading firepower for mobility.[1] BV (2.0) = 1,093[8][9]
- WGT-2LAW
- LAW's response to StarCorps' scathing review, this enhanced mobility Wight variant greatly downgrades its protection and firepower by using light ferro-fibrous armor and a light PPC to free up the weight needed for improved jump jets.[1] BV (2.0)= 939[10][11]
- WGT-4NC Wight Dezgra
- This Wight variant is used by disgraced members of Clan Nova Cat as an assassination unit. Combining Inner Sphere and Clan technology creates a fast, stealthy unit capable of quickly inflicting damage on units and unprotected targets. It is built on a Clan spec composite internal structure, and is armed with a Clan large pulse laser and medium pulse laser, while Clan ferro-fibrous armor provides protection. A Watchdog CEWS provides electronics support, powered by an Inner Sphere XL engine. A Chameleon LPS and Null-Signature system affect enemy targeting systems. The Wight Dezgra has a jump radius of 210 meters.[16] This design is also used by Republic of the Sphere special forces units.[17]
Design Quirks
The WGT-1LAW/SC Wight has the following Design Quirks:[18]
The WGT-4NC Wight Dezgra variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[16]
Notes
- Luthien Armor Works' Wights are produced over the planet Dover by a L.A.W. mobile factory, which had been constructed in the hull of the unfinished battleship Yamato.[19][20]
Gallery
Original Wight from TRO:3075
Experimental WGT-4NC Wight Dezgra from XTRO:Phantoms
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 66–67: "WGT-1LAW/SC Wight"
- ↑ MUL online date for the Wight
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 40
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 129
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 70-71, "Wight 'Mech Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 41
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 130
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 44
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 133
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 42
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 131
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 43
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 132
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 45
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 134
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms, p. 3
- ↑ Spotlight On: Stone's Trackers, p. 7
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95 BattleMech Quirk Table - Wight Entry.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 70
- ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 6