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| + | {{otheruses|the SLDF successor model to the iconic BattleMech|other uses|Atlas (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image = Atlas II RGilClan v24.png |
| − | |name=Atlas II | + | |name = ''Atlas II'' |
| − | |manufacturer=[[Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division]] | + | |manufacturer = |
| − | |model=AS7-D-H | + | [[Defiance Industries]] |
| − | |production year=2765 | + | ---- |
| − | |year reference=<ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 184 | + | [[Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division]]<ref name=TRJp182f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 182–183: "AS7-D-H Atlas II"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3075 --> |
| − | |cost= 11,198,000 C-bills | + | |model = AS7-D-H<!-- <ref name=TRJp182f /> --> |
| + | |production year = 2765 | ||
| + | |year reference = <ref>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 184: "The ''Atlas II'' was in its first stages of deployment when the [[New Vandenberg Uprising|New Vandenberg Revolt]] sparked off the Periphery uprisings in [[2765]]</ref><ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/152/atlas-ii-as7-d-h ''MUL online date for the'' {{PAGENAME}}]</ref> | ||
| + | |cost = 11,198,000 C-bills | ||
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere | |Tech Base = Inner Sphere | ||
| − | |mech type =BattleMech | + | |mech type = BattleMech |
| − | |feet=biped | + | |feet = biped |
| − | |mass=100 | + | |mass = 100 |
| − | |chassis=Foundation Type 10X | + | |chassis = [[Foundation Type 10X]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp182f /> --> |
| − | |armor=StarSlab/2 | + | |armor = [[StarSlab/2 Ferro Fibrous]] with [[CASE]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp182f /> --> |
| − | |engine=[[Vlar 300]] | + | |engine = [[Vlar 300]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp182f /> --> |
| − | |speed=54 | + | |speed = 54 <!-- <ref name=TRJp182f /> --> |
| − | | comsys = [[Army Comm Class 5]]<ref name= | + | | comsys = [[Army Comm Class 5]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp182f /> --> |
| − | | T&T = [[Army Corporation Type 29K]]<ref name= | + | | T&T = [[Army Corporation Type 29K]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp182f /> --> |
| − | |heat sinks = 14 [[Double Heat | + | |heat sinks = 14 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp182f /> --> |
| − | |armament= | + | |armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp182f /> --> |
| − | *1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] | + | * 1x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]] |
| − | *1x [[LRM-20]] | + | * 1x [[LRM-20]] |
| − | *1x [[SRM-6]] | + | * 1x [[SRM-6]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[medium pulse laser]] |
| − | *2x [[ | + | * 2x [[extended-range large laser]] |
| − | |BV (1.0)=1,740 | + | |BV (1.0) = 1,740 |
| − | |BV (2.0)=2,169<ref | + | |BV (2.0) = 2,169<ref name=TRJp182f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 186</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 67</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | First fielded in [[Introduction Year::2765]],<ref name=TRO184>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 184</ref> the '''''Atlas II''''' was designed by the [[ | + | First fielded in [[Introduction Year::2765]],<ref name=TRO184>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 184</ref> the '''''Atlas II''''' was designed by the [[Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division|Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division]] of the original [[Star League]] to maintain the technological edge over the other [[Great Houses]]. It was exclusively for the SLDF's [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal Regiments]].<ref name=TRO184>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 184</ref> |
| − | In [[Extinction Era::2785]], when General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] put out his call for loyal forces to join him in his [[Exodus]], every ''Atlas II'' pilot responded and left with him. These 'Mechs are prized by the [[Clans]] when they were found. One such 'Mech was spotted in [[3052]] during the [[Battle of Tukayyid]].<ref name=TRO184 /> | + | In [[Extinction Era::2785]], when General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] put out his call for loyal forces to join him in his [[Operation EXODUS|Exodus]], every ''Atlas II'' pilot responded and left with him. These 'Mechs are prized by the [[Clans]] when they were found. One such 'Mech was spotted with the [[Clan Jade Falcon Touman|Jade Falcon ''touman'']] in [[3052]] during the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]].<ref name=TRO184 /> |
In the early 3070s, the design was resurrected by the [[Word of Blake]] when they captured [[Hesperus II]]'s factories. After the liberation of Defiance Industries, Devlin Stone's coalition forces kept the 'Mechs in production.<ref name=TRO184 /> | In the early 3070s, the design was resurrected by the [[Word of Blake]] when they captured [[Hesperus II]]'s factories. After the liberation of Defiance Industries, Devlin Stone's coalition forces kept the 'Mechs in production.<ref name=TRO184 /> | ||
| + | |||
| + | During the Dark Age, Defiance Industries decided to reduce the number of ''Atlas'' models they were producing. Following the introduction of the AS8-S ''Atlas'' in 3138,<ref>[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/8433/atlas-as8-s ''MUL online date for the Atlas'']</ref> they were left with a surplus of components that were not used in their new flagship design. They created a limited run of ''Atlas II''s which combined its weapons profile with the massive engine of the AS7-K2. This new variant, the AS7-DK-H, was a major success and redefined the ''Atlas II'' as the speedier counterpart to the original model.<ref name=RG24p13>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24'', p. 13</ref> | ||
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Atlas II'' is armed with an array of weaponry, including an [[LB-X | + | The ''Atlas II'' is armed with an array of weaponry, including an [[Blakenburg (LB10X)|Blankenburg]] [[LB 10-X autocannon]], a pair of [[Blankenburg 25]] [[ER large laser]]s, and a [[Holly (LRM20)|Holly]] [[LRM-20|20-tube long-range missile launcher]] for long-range attacks. For close-range combat, the 'Mech is equipped with a pair of [[Raker-V]] [[medium pulse laser]]s and a [[Holly (SRM6)|Holly]] [[SRM-6|Six Pack]]. In addition, the 'Mech has been given [[CASE]] for both sides of the torso in order to keep an ammunition cook-off from consuming the 'Mech.<ref name=TRO184 /> |
| − | The weapons payload gives the design | + | The weapons payload gives the design a broader range of attacks compared to the ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s brawling weaponry and its limited long-range attack capacities. |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | *;AS7-D-H2 : This variant exchanges both ER | + | *; AS7-D-H2 : This variant exchanges both ER large lasers and its LB 10-X for a [[Kinslaughter H-Class|Kinslaughter]] [[ER PPC]] and a [[Gauss rifle]] while removing only one [[double heat sink]].<ref name=TRJp182f /> BV (2.0) = 2,340<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 187</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 68</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | *; AS7-DK-H : Defiance Industries' redesign of the ''Atlas II'' emphasized speed with its Inner Sphere 400 XL engine, but also used some of the company's most advanced weapon systems to make up for the mass of the oversized engine. The design boasted several Clan-spec weapons: a pair of ER large lasers in the left arm, two [[ER medium laser]]s in the left torso and an [[LRM-20]] launcher in the right torso. Both side torsos are protected by Inner Sphere [[CASE II]] The design also mounted an Inner Sphere [[SRM-6]] next to the medium lasers and a right arm–mounted [[RAC/5]]. BV (2.0) = 2,599<ref name=RG24p42>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24'', p. 42</ref> | ||
===Custom Variants=== | ===Custom Variants=== | ||
| − | *;AS7-D-H Devlin : Used by Devlin Stone, this ''Atlas'' variant used a combination of [[Clan]] and Inner Sphere technology to maximize survival. The ER | + | *; AS7-D-H Devlin : Used by Devlin Stone, this ''Atlas'' variant used a combination of [[Clan]] and Inner Sphere technology to maximize survival. The ER large lasers, XL engine, and heat sinks came from Clan sources. A [[heavy-duty gyro]] is also fitted to enhance survivability. The LRM and SRM launchers have been replaced by a single [[MML-9]] with an [[Artemis IV]] system. [[CASE II]] protects each side torso from ammunition explosions, an [[Angel ECM]] suite foils [[Blakist]] communications gear and, for additional protection, the left torso carries an [[anti-missile system]]. The cockpit, sensors, and life support system in the head are all [[Armored Components|armored]]. BV (2.0) = 2,491<ref>''Total Chaos'', p. 255</ref> |
| − | *;AS7-D-H Kerensky : The custom version used by Nicholas Kerensky, this version of the ''Atlas II'' retains the weapon array of the original but swaps the Inner Sphere components for more advanced [[Clan]] equivalents. It also adds a second SRM launcher. All the missile systems are equipped with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems. Double heat sinks were replaced with their less bulky Clan equivalents and increased to nineteen. The ferro-fibrous armor protection remains the same, but again was replaced by more compact Clan version. To handle electronic warfare duties, a small [[ECM | + | *; AS7-D-H Kerensky : The custom version used by Nicholas Kerensky, this version of the ''Atlas II'' retains the weapon array of the original but swaps the Inner Sphere components for more advanced [[Clan]] equivalents. It also adds a second SRM launcher. All the missile systems are equipped with [[Artemis IV]] fire control systems. Double heat sinks were replaced with their less bulky Clan equivalents and increased to nineteen. The ferro-fibrous armor protection remains the same, but again was replaced by the more compact Clan version. To handle electronic warfare duties, a small [[ECM suite]] and [[active probe]] were added to the center torso. The CASE systems were integrated into the side torsos, as was common to all Clan designs. BV (2.0) = 2,777<ref>''Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption'', p. 29</ref> |
| − | *; AS7-D-HT : Its origins unknown, the only known example of the AS7-D-HT was found inside [[Castle Nautilus]], an SLDF Outpost Fortress found | + | *; AS7-D-HT : Its origins unknown, the only known example of the AS7-D-HT was found inside [[Castle Nautilus]], an SLDF Outpost Fortress found on the world of Artru, in the [[Aurigan Reach]] and used by Kamea Arano during her final defeat of the [[Aurigan Directorate]].<ref name=HATAC-25>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'', p. 24: "Military Forces"</ref> This seemingly custom variant retains the bulk of the standard model's weapon loadout save swapping the LB 10-X for a mammoth [[Autocannon/20]] for enhanced short-range combat. Three double heat sinks were dropped to mount this weapon.<ref name=HATAC-75>''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'', p. 73: "Atlas II AS7-D-HT" record sheet</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Design Quirks== |
| − | + | The ''Atlas II'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>''BattleMech Manual'', p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Atlas II Entry</ref> | |
| + | *[[Battlefists]] | ||
| + | *[[Command BattleMech|Command 'Mech]] | ||
| + | *[[Distracting]] | ||
==Notable Pilots== | ==Notable Pilots== | ||
| − | + | :''See [[:Category: Notable Atlas Pilots]]; the ''Atlas II'' is considered a subtype of the ''Atlas'' series for the purpose of the category.'' | |
| − | * [[ | + | ==Related BattleMechs== |
| + | * ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' - The base model of the ''Atlas II'', which was utilized originally for the [[SLDF]]'s regular army. | ||
| − | + | ==Gallery== | |
| − | + | <gallery> | |
| − | + | Atlas II.jpg|Original ''Atlas II'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3075|TRO:3075]]'' | |
| − | + | Atlas II RGilClan v24.png|''Atlas II'' from ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24|RGilClan: Vol 24]]'' | |
| − | + | Atlas II (Unity) BTLegends.jpg|[[Nicholas Kerensky|Nicholas Kerensky's]] ''Atlas II'' ''Unity'' from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]'' | |
| − | + | Atlas II (Phantom) BTLegends.jpg|[[Devlin Stone|Devlin Stone's]] ''Atlas II'' ''[[Phantom (Individual BattleMech)|Phantom]]'' from ''BT:Legends'' | |
| − | + | </gallery> | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' | + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> |
| − | *''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]'' | + | * ''[[BattleMech Manual]]'' |
| − | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' | + | * ''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Master Unit List]]'' | + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'' |
| − | *''[[Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption]]'' | + | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' |
| − | + | * ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24]]'' | |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | [[Category:'Mechs]] | ||
[[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Star League BattleMechs]] | ||
[[Category:SLDF Royal BattleMechs]] | [[Category:SLDF Royal BattleMechs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lyran Commonwealth BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:21, 18 February 2024
- This article is about the SLDF successor model to the iconic BattleMech. For other uses, see Atlas (disambiguation).
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| Atlas II | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Defiance Industries
Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division[1] |
| Production Year | 2765[2][3] |
| Model | AS7-D-H |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 11,198,000 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Inner Sphere BattleMech |
| Mass | 100 tons |
| Chassis | Foundation Type 10X |
| Armor | StarSlab/2 Ferro Fibrous with CASE |
| Engine | Vlar 300 |
| Communications System | Army Comm Class 5 |
| Targeting Tracking System | Army Corporation Type 29K |
| Heat Sinks | 14 double |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Armament |
|
| BV (1.0) | 1,740 |
| BV (2.0) | 2,169[1][4][5] |
Contents
Description[edit]
First fielded in 2765,[6] the Atlas II was designed by the Hegemony Research and Development Department, Weapons Division of the original Star League to maintain the technological edge over the other Great Houses. It was exclusively for the SLDF's Royal Regiments.[6]
In 2785, when General Aleksandr Kerensky put out his call for loyal forces to join him in his Exodus, every Atlas II pilot responded and left with him. These 'Mechs are prized by the Clans when they were found. One such 'Mech was spotted with the Jade Falcon touman in 3052 during the Battle of Tukayyid.[6]
In the early 3070s, the design was resurrected by the Word of Blake when they captured Hesperus II's factories. After the liberation of Defiance Industries, Devlin Stone's coalition forces kept the 'Mechs in production.[6]
During the Dark Age, Defiance Industries decided to reduce the number of Atlas models they were producing. Following the introduction of the AS8-S Atlas in 3138,[7] they were left with a surplus of components that were not used in their new flagship design. They created a limited run of Atlas IIs which combined its weapons profile with the massive engine of the AS7-K2. This new variant, the AS7-DK-H, was a major success and redefined the Atlas II as the speedier counterpart to the original model.[8]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Atlas II is armed with an array of weaponry, including an Blankenburg LB 10-X autocannon, a pair of Blankenburg 25 ER large lasers, and a Holly 20-tube long-range missile launcher for long-range attacks. For close-range combat, the 'Mech is equipped with a pair of Raker-V medium pulse lasers and a Holly Six Pack. In addition, the 'Mech has been given CASE for both sides of the torso in order to keep an ammunition cook-off from consuming the 'Mech.[6]
The weapons payload gives the design a broader range of attacks compared to the Atlas's brawling weaponry and its limited long-range attack capacities.
Variants[edit]
- AS7-D-H2
- This variant exchanges both ER large lasers and its LB 10-X for a Kinslaughter ER PPC and a Gauss rifle while removing only one double heat sink.[1] BV (2.0) = 2,340[9][10]
- AS7-DK-H
- Defiance Industries' redesign of the Atlas II emphasized speed with its Inner Sphere 400 XL engine, but also used some of the company's most advanced weapon systems to make up for the mass of the oversized engine. The design boasted several Clan-spec weapons: a pair of ER large lasers in the left arm, two ER medium lasers in the left torso and an LRM-20 launcher in the right torso. Both side torsos are protected by Inner Sphere CASE II The design also mounted an Inner Sphere SRM-6 next to the medium lasers and a right arm–mounted RAC/5. BV (2.0) = 2,599[11]
Custom Variants[edit]
- AS7-D-H Devlin
- Used by Devlin Stone, this Atlas variant used a combination of Clan and Inner Sphere technology to maximize survival. The ER large lasers, XL engine, and heat sinks came from Clan sources. A heavy-duty gyro is also fitted to enhance survivability. The LRM and SRM launchers have been replaced by a single MML-9 with an Artemis IV system. CASE II protects each side torso from ammunition explosions, an Angel ECM suite foils Blakist communications gear and, for additional protection, the left torso carries an anti-missile system. The cockpit, sensors, and life support system in the head are all armored. BV (2.0) = 2,491[12]
- AS7-D-H Kerensky
- The custom version used by Nicholas Kerensky, this version of the Atlas II retains the weapon array of the original but swaps the Inner Sphere components for more advanced Clan equivalents. It also adds a second SRM launcher. All the missile systems are equipped with Artemis IV fire control systems. Double heat sinks were replaced with their less bulky Clan equivalents and increased to nineteen. The ferro-fibrous armor protection remains the same, but again was replaced by the more compact Clan version. To handle electronic warfare duties, a small ECM suite and active probe were added to the center torso. The CASE systems were integrated into the side torsos, as was common to all Clan designs. BV (2.0) = 2,777[13]
- AS7-D-HT
- Its origins unknown, the only known example of the AS7-D-HT was found inside Castle Nautilus, an SLDF Outpost Fortress found on the world of Artru, in the Aurigan Reach and used by Kamea Arano during her final defeat of the Aurigan Directorate.[14] This seemingly custom variant retains the bulk of the standard model's weapon loadout save swapping the LB 10-X for a mammoth Autocannon/20 for enhanced short-range combat. Three double heat sinks were dropped to mount this weapon.[15]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Atlas II has the following Design Quirks:[16]
Notable Pilots[edit]
- See Category: Notable Atlas Pilots; the Atlas II is considered a subtype of the Atlas series for the purpose of the category.
Related BattleMechs[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Original Atlas II from TRO:3075
Atlas II from RGilClan: Vol 24
Nicholas Kerensky's Atlas II Unity from BT:Legends
Devlin Stone's Atlas II Phantom from BT:Legends
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Technical Readout: Jihad, pp. 182–183: "AS7-D-H Atlas II"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 184: "The Atlas II was in its first stages of deployment when the New Vandenberg Revolt sparked off the Periphery uprisings in 2765
- ↑ MUL online date for the Atlas II
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 186
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 67
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Technical Readout: 3075, p. 184
- ↑ MUL online date for the Atlas
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24, p. 13
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 187
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 68
- ↑ Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24, p. 42
- ↑ Total Chaos, p. 255
- ↑ Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption, p. 29
- ↑ House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition), p. 24: "Military Forces"
- ↑ House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition), p. 73: "Atlas II AS7-D-HT" record sheet
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90: BattleMech Quirk Table - Atlas II Entry