User:AlekBalderdash

I played MTG for 20 years before switching to BattleTech in 2022.

My area of interest is in better indexing existing content, particularly in bridging the gap between lore and gameplay.

For example, the https://www.sarna.net/wiki/Category:Miniature_Sets page does not contain info on the date of each set's release, number of minis, etc. In addition, most individual mech pages do not include references to the relevant miniature sets.

I am open to suggestions on how to create/maintain this list, but for now I'll just start with making tables and learning the Wiki syntax.

Superpowers: Excel and data formatting/manipulation.

Annihilator Variants

• ANH-1A 

  The actual variant that first appeared with Wolf's Dragoons in 3005, the -1A was armed with four Autocannon/10s and four medium lasers. While less accurate and unable to use cluster rounds, the 1A was still a highly destructive and dangerous 'Mech that no MechWarrior looked forward to engaging. BV (1.0) = 1,151, BV (2.0) = 1,434

• ANH-1E 

  This field-expedient refit was used by the Dragoons after the Battle of Misery. All of the autocannons were removed and replaced with four PPCs. The ANH-1E also carried forty-one heat sinks, enough to fire the main weapons continually. BV (2.0) = 1,625

• ANH-1G 

  This variant had an ER PPC in the right torso, and three Gauss rifles (one in each arm, and one in the left torso) to provide hard hitting firepower. Each Gauss Rifle had two tons of ammunition. Ten double heat sinks were more than adequate to keep the machine cool. BV (2.0) = 2,274

• ANH-1X 

  The original model created in 2779 was equipped with a head-mounted Small Laser, four LB 10-X AC, a pair of Small Pulse Lasers, and four medium lasers. It carried six tons of LB 10-X ammunition, and the torsos were protected with CASE. Ten double heat sinks kept heat manageable. BV (2.0) = 1,926

• ANH-2AX 

  Developed by the Arc-Royal MechWorks' Michael Bodien, the Annihilator 2AX used nineteen tons of Laser Reflective Armor as protection. It also used several Armored Components to increase battlefield longevity (Sensors, Life Support, and Cockpit). The traditional weapons have been removed and replaced by a pair of Improved Heavy Gauss Rifles. CASE was installed in each torso to protect against Gauss rifle explosion. The ammunition for the Gauss rifles was located in the Annihilator's arms. BV (2.0) = 2,542

• ANH-3A 

  This upgrade made use of double heat sinks and used the tonnage saved to max out the armor on the Annihilator. Offensively, four ER medium lasers and eight light autocannon/2s were incredibly accurate thanks to the inclusion of a Targeting Computer. Ample autocannon ammunition (five tons) allowed flexibility when choosing special munitions, making this 'Mech very effective against vehicles. To fit all this equipment, a compact engine and Compact Gyro are mounted in the center torso. The 'Mech is protected by Light Ferro-fibrous armor and CASE. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = 1,712

• ANH-4A 

  More closely in line with the traditional Annihilator, the 4A carried two LB-X Autocannon/10s from the 2A, but removed two to make room for a pair of Heavy PPCs. Two Light Autocannon/2s from the 3A provide defense against conventional troops. A Compact Gyro freed up enough room for fifteen double heat sinks that kept heat from being completely out of control. BV (1.0) = ?, BV (2.0) = 1,726

• ANH-5W

  A configuration devised by Wolf's Dragoons in cooperation with Arc-Royal MechWorks, the ANH-5W carries four Gauss Rifles and four Medium Pulse Lasers. The 5W also uses advanced components such as CASE II, a Compact Gyro and an Endo Steel internal structure. Ten Double Heat Sinks can provide adequate heat management. BV (2.0) = 2,595

• Annihilator C 

  A variant of the Annihilator that was built using only Clan technology and used exclusively by Wolf's Dragoons, the Annihilator C increased its maximum speed to 54 km/h. The 'Mech was armed with four Ultra Autocannon/10s and four ER medium laser. The Ultra Autocannon/10s allowed the 'Mech to fire at twice the rate of a normal autocannon, allowing it to put as much fire out as if it was carrying eight regular autocannons. BV (1.0) = 2,005, BV (2.0) = 2,520

• Annihilator C2 

  Apparently based on the ANH-1G, this variant only uses Clan technology. The 'Mech's top speed was 32.4 km/h and the armor protection was reduced, but four Gauss rifles backed up by an ER PPC in the center torso and a head-mounted ER Small Laser provided withering firepower for defensive engagements. Ten tons of ammunition kept the Gauss Rifles fed through the longest engagements. To make room for all these weapons, the C2 used an Endo Steel internal structure. Integrated CASE protected the arms and torsos from Gauss Rifle explosions. BV (2.0) = 2,722

Custom Variants

• Annihilator Bryan "Gausszilla" 

  Apparently based on the Annihilator C2, this customized variant carried a fifth Gauss rifle in addition to the standard Gauss Rifle layout, with only eight tons of ammunition altogether. It was the customized personal 'Mech of early 29th century Clan Ghost Bear Star Colonel Bryan Kabrinski, and apparently a unique modification given the note (as of 3074) that the 'Mech was "lost to history". Known as "Gausszilla" in its time, it is obviously a nod to the somewhat famous noncanonical Gausszilla design by Bryan Nystul but it should be noted that it is indeed a slightly different design: It has 14 tons of armor (instead of 11.5), double heat sinks (instead of regular heat sinks), less ammunition (8 instead of 9 tons), and no secondary weapons. BV (2.0) = 2,455

• Schwerer Gustav 

  Schwerer Gustav is an individual FrankenMech built partly from an Annihilator chassis. It could arguably be regarded as a (heavily) customized Annihilator.

Apocryphal Variants

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The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
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From MechWarrior Online:

• ANH-1P 

  Using the newest technology available at the end of the FedCom Civil War, a 300 rated Light Fusion Engine gives the -1P average speed for an assault 'Mech. A Rotary AC/2 and Rotary AC/5 in each arm provides devastating firepower, in the event the 2 tons of RAC/2 and 3 tons of RAC/5 ammo run dry, four medium lasers split among the side torsos and a center torso-mounted Snub-Nose PPC allows the -1P to continue providing fire support. 16 double heat sinks provide adequate dissipation.

• Mean Baby 

  Possibly a modified ANH-1E, the Mean Baby upgrades the engine to a 300-rated XL engine. The arm-mounted lasers are removed, one of the two center-torso lasers are moved to the head and both are upgraded to ER medium lasers. If an enemy manages to close the distance, 4 Streak SRM-6s with 5 tons of ammo provide a devastating close-range punch, with fifteen and a half tons of armor providing adequate defense. Sixteen double heat sinks are hard pressed to dissipate all the waste heat, so care must taken when firing the weapons.

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Example 3

Set	Release Date	Mfg	Mat	Minis	Mini List
BattleTech Beginner Box	2019-01-23	CGL	Plastic	2	Griffin GFN-1N
					Wolverine WVR-6R
BattleTech Beginner Box, Second Edition	2022-09-16	CGL	Plastic	2	Griffin GFN-1N
					Vindicator VND-??
BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat	2019-01-23	CGL	Plastic	8	Awesome AWS-8Q
					Catapult CPLT-C1
					Thunderbolt Thunderbolt TDR-5S
					Commando COM-2D
					BattleMaster BLR-1G
					Shadow Hawk SHD-2H
					Locust LCT-1V
					Wolverine WVR-6R
BattleTech: Clan Invasion	2020-10-18	CGL	Plastic	7	Executioner
					Timber Wolf
					Nova
					Grendel
					Adder
					A Point of Elementals (x2)
Alpha Strike Boxed Set	2022-11-25	CGL	Plastic	13	Archer (Left foot, wrist barrels protrude, a2?)
					Atlas (Still, arms akimbo, a1?)
					Blackjack (left foot, left arm down)
					Fire Moth (missiles removed, a7)
					Locust (right foot, double barrel arms, a4?)
					Nova (seems identical)
					Phoenix Hawk
					Pouncer
					Timber Wolf (seems identical to CI)
					Warhammer
					Warhawk
					Wasp
					Wraith

Example 2

Set	Release Date	Mfg	Mat	Minis	Mini List
BattleTech Beginner Box	2019-01-23	CGL	Plastic	2	Griffin GFN-1N
					Wolverine WVR-6R
BattleTech Beginner Box, Second Edition	2022-09-16	CGL	Plastic	2	Griffin GFN-1N
					Vindicator VND-??
BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat	2019-01-23	CGL	Plastic	8	Awesome AWS-8Q
					Catapult CPLT-C1
					Thunderbolt TDR-5S
					Commando COM-2D
					BattleMaster BLR-1G
					Shadow Hawk SHD-2H
					Locust LCT-1V
					Wolverine WVR-6R

Example 1

Set	Release Date	Mfg	Material	Minis	Mini List
BattleTech Beginner Box	2019-01-23	CGL	Plastic	2	Griffin GFN-1N, Wolverine WVR-6R
BattleTech Beginner Box, Second Edition	2022-09-16	CGL	Plastic	2	Griffin GFN-1N, Vindicator VND-??
BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat	2019-01-23	CGL	Plastic	8	Awesome AWS-8Q, Catapult CPLT-C1, Thunderbolt TDR-5S, Commando COM-2D, BattleMaster BLR-1G, Shadow Hawk SHD-2H, Locust LCT-1V, Wolverine WVR-6R
BattleTech: Clan Command Star	2020-10-18	CGL	Plastic	5
BattleTech: Clan Command Star	2020-10-18	CGL	Plastic	5
BattleTech: Clan Elemental Star	2020-10-18	CGL	Plastic	5
BattleTech: Clan Heavy Striker Star	2020-10-18	CGL	Plastic	5
BattleTech: Clan Ad Hoc Star	2019	CGL	Plastic	5
BattleTech: Clan Fire Star	2019	CGL	Plastic	5
BattleTech: Clan Heavy Battle Star	2019	CGL	Plastic	5
BattleTech: Clan Striker Star	2019	CGL	Plastic	5
BattleTech: Clan Support Star	2019	CGL	Plastic	5