Warhammer IIC

Warhammer IIC
Warhammer IIC
Production information
Manufacturer Auxiliary Production Site 4

Snow Raven Industrial Complex Alpha[1]

Manufacturing Plant DSF-12[2]

Trellshire Heavy Industries

Production Year 2829[3]
Model Warhammer IIC
Class Assault
Cost 9,183,000 C-bills
Technical specifications
'Mech type Clan BattleMech
Mass 80 tons
Chassis SFX-80 Endo Steel
Armor Forging ZM15 Ferro-Fibrous
Engine Type 10 320 standard
Communications System TDWS-37 Mk 2.2
Targeting Tracking System "Hermes" CT-44
Heat Sinks 20 double
Speed 65 km/h
Armament
BV (1.0) 2,159[4]
BV (2.0) 2,570[5][6]


Description[edit]

The original Warhammer was designed as an assault BattleMech. However, it had been superseded by later and heavier 'Mech designs, though it remained a powerful weapons platform. The Clans wisely maintained and built on this solid frame a real assault 'Mech, the Warhammer IIC. Thanks to their technological expertise, they were able to add ten tons with the same speed and firepower and nearly 50% more armor than the original. The Warhammer IIC is built on an Endo Steel frame and is protected by twelve tons of ferro-fibrous armor. The result is a dangerous 'Mech, able to hold its own in any battle against the Inner Sphere. Also note that the armor was the primary concern when designing the IIC version, as just ten tons of standard armor was considered insufficient for an assault-style 'Mech.


One of the premier examples of Clan Diamond Shark's efforts to develop visually refreshed and modernized "Phoenix" versions of classic second-line machines, the Warhammer IIC would receiving a major "marketing boost" when Clan Star Adder used it to good effect in their pre-Wars of Reaving efforts against Clan Blood Spirit's holdings on York, a "mere" second-line machine destroying the best OmniMechs the Blood Spirits had to offer.[7] Later establishing production in the Inner Sphere at Trellshire Heavy Industries on Twycross,[8] the Sharks would first offer it initially to their fellow Clans, but by the late stages of the Word of Blake Jihad variants of the Warhammer IIC were being sold to every major Inner Sphere power and many major mercenary units.[9]

Meanwhile in the Periphery, the Warhammer IIC was simply too expensive for those smaller realms to consider, aside from the Outworlds Alliance with Clan Snow Raven initiating production of the 'Mech at their Industrial Complex Alpha for internal and external buyers. Though experimenting with a variety of variants for such things as vacuum combat, the "prime" model remained the bedrock of Snow Ravens' production of the 'Mech, ramping up output to take the Sea Foxes crown as the premier supplier of the 'Mech by the ilClan era.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The most popular Warhammer IIC variant, from initial production through to the Dark Age era, mounts paired ER PPCs (either Mk. XVII or newer Type DDS "Kingston") which inflict fifty percent more damage than the regular Successor States' PPCs. Added to an Patern J7 SRM-6 launcher and five 14a Medium Pulse Lasers, this firepower overwhelms most 'Mechs of equal or lesser tonnage. Twenty double heat sinks keep the design relatively cool.[1]

Variants[edit]

  • Warhammer IIC 2 
    This variant turns the Warhammer IIC into a fire support 'Mech. Clan scientists replaced the Medium Pulse Lasers with a pair of LRM-15s and three tons of ammunition.[10][11] BV (1.0) = 2,173;[citation needed] BV (2.0) = 2,482[12]
  • Warhammer IIC 3 
    Designed by Clan Diamond Shark, this variant replaces the PPCs and missile launcher of the original design with a pair of arm-mounted Heavy Large Lasers,[2] two additional heat sinks, and a half ton of armor. An advanced Targeting Computer was also added to help ensure that the hard-to-use heavy lasers hit. BV (1.0) = 2,038;[citation needed] BV (2.0) = 2,382[13]
  • Warhammer IIC 4 
    The IIC 3 was not well-received by the Clan's buyers, so they went back to the drawing board and devoted a significant amount of energy and resources to this variant. Almost completely reworked from the ground up, the IIC 4 has a different aesthetic from the original, but its communication systems and weapons have been upgraded to top-of-the-line models, unlike the traditional view of second-line 'Mechs. The old ER PPCs were swapped out for a pair of newer Type DDS "Kingston" models, while the secondary weapons were stripped out. They were replaced by a pair of System 4 ATM-6 launchers and a Series 1 Mk. III ER Small Laser. This variant is also the Reseen Warhammer IIC. BV (1.0) = 2,162;[citation needed] BV (2.0) = 2,386[7] or 2,162[2]
  • Warhammer IIC 6 
    This variant of the IIC 4 replaces five heat sinks and the missile launchers with a Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle 30 and four tons of ammunition.[14] BV (2.0) = 2,661[16]
  • Warhammer IIC 7 
    Developed by Clan Snow Raven this variant is unique in that it's intended for vacuum operations. To this end it carries two Fuel Tanks to carry the additional reaction mass it requires. The weapons are a mix of pulse and extended range lasers but the main firepower comes from the arm mounted ER PPCs. A single ATM-6 launcher provides additional long or short range firepower.[14] BV (2.0) = 2,915[17]
  • Warhammer IIC 9 
    This version drops the ER PPCs and replaces them with experimental Rotary AC/5s. An XXL fusion engine provides enough power for a top speed of 86 km/h. The RACs are backed up by a pair of ER Medium Lasers and ER Small Lasers, and the missile launcher is now an LRM-10. In addition to the ferro-fibrous armor, an ECM Suite in the head disrupts enemy electronics. BV (2.0) = 2,819[18]
  • Warhammer IIC 10 
    Introduced in the Dark Age era, this version carries four ER Large Lasers supported by twin SRM-6 launchers. A single ER Small Laser rounds out the armament. It's powered by a standard fusion engine, but uses an Endo Steel frame and ferro-fibrous armor. BV (2.0) = 2,290[19]
  • Warhammer IIC 11 
    Another Dark Age variant, this model carries a Heavy Large Laser in each arm, an ER Medium Laser in the head, and a Streak SRM-6 in the side torsos. To protect it from enemy infantry, each leg mounts a single A-Pod. BV (2.0) = 2,021[20]
  • Warhammer IIC 12 
    This version uses an XXL engine to reach top speeds of 86 km/h. Its weapon load hearkens back to the original Warhammer, carrying ER PPCs in the arms and a single ER Medium Laser and ER Small Laser in the left and right torso. An SRM-6 is also carried in the right torso, and an ECM Suite disrupts enemy communications and targeting. This version is protected by Heat-Dissipating Armor. BV (2.0) = 2,680[21]
  • Warhammer IIC 13 
    A variant produced by the Raven Alliance, this version combines the secondary arrays of the original model and the version 2, at the expense of armor protection. It mounts an ER PPC in each arm and an LRM-15 on each shoulder. Five Medium Pulse Lasers and an SRM-6 launcher add additional power at close range. BV (2.0) = 2,715[22]

Apocryphal Variants[edit]

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The information after this notice comes from apocryphal sources; the canonicity of such information is uncertain.
Please view the reference page for information regarding their canonicity.

From MechWarrior Online:

  • WHM-IIC-ML Maul 
    The first Hero 'Mech variant of the Warhammer IIC, the Maul carriers an ER PPC in each arm. Each torso carries an SRM-6, heavy machine gun, and a medium pulse laser. The 'Mech carries two tons of machine gun ammo and three tons of missile ammunition. An anti-missile system is mounted in the center torso. This variant mounts eight double heat sinks and carries a 320-rated standard engine.[24]
  • WHM-IIC-BL Bludgeon 
    The second Hero Variant of the Warhammer IIC, the Bludgeon carriers an ER PPC in each arm, an ER Medium Laser in each side torso supported by right torso ATM 6 fed by a three ton ammo bay, along with three Jump Jets mounted in the Torsos.[25]
  • WHM-IIC-A
    The A variant carries an LB 10-X Autocannon in each arm, supported by a Streak SRM-6 and ER Medium Laser in each side torso, with an additional ER Medium in the center torso. Carrying two tons each of autocannon and Streak reloads, the Warhammer IIC is built around a 320-rated standard engine, endo steel frame and ferro-fibrous armor and carries twelve double heat sinks.[24]

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Design Quirks[edit]

The Standard Warhammer IIC and variants, unless specified otherwise, are subject to the following Design Quirks:[26]

Notable Pilots[edit]

Related Designs[edit]

  • Warhammer - Ten tons lighter, the Warhammer was one of the 'Mechs the Star League Defense Force would take with them to the Exodus Fleet. The original design was meant to be an Assault 'Mech, but its purpose would be fulfilled when the SLDF-in-exile became the Clans. The technology of the Clans would convert its weapons to Clan standards and increase the design up to ten tons.

Notes[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4, p. 10: "Warhammer IIC"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, pp. 64–65: "Warhammer IIC 4"
  3. ↑ MUL online date for the Warhammer IIC
  4. ↑ Maximum Tech, p. 114
  5. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 272
  6. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4, p. 30: BV2 same PPU
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Technical Readout: Project Phoenix, p. 70
  8. ↑ Objectives: The Clans, p. 6: "Trellshire Heavy Industries"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Technical Readout: 3085, p. 283
  10. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055, p. 108
  11. ↑ Record Sheets: Phoenix Upgrades, p. 232
  12. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 274
  13. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 275
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Technical Readout: 3085, p. 282
  15. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 276
  16. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 277
  17. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 278
  18. ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix, p. 281
  19. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 166
  20. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 167
  21. ↑ Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades, p. 168
  22. ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 4, p. 10
  23. ↑ MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards, p. 245: "Monic Delaportas"
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 MechWarrior Online Warhammer IIC Sale Page
  25. ↑ MechWarrior Online 2018 Holiday Bonus
  26. ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 95: Design Quirk Table - Warhammer IIC Entry
  27. ↑ Wolf Hunters, p. 145
  28. ↑ BattleCorps Scenario: Shake N Bake Falcon

Bibliography[edit]

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